West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, is one of the most famous tourist attractions in China. For hundreds of years, people have loved West Lake not only for its beautiful views but also for its rich culture and long history.

The lake itself is the main attraction, with green hills on three sides, which makes it peaceful and beautiful. Around the lake, there are many old trees, especially willows, and lovely bridges. Sometimes mist covers the area, giving it a dreamy feeling. Small streams flow quietly through the nearby valleys. The whole scenic area is about 60 square kilometers, and the water area is about 5.68 square kilometers.

There are over ninety parks and scenic spots around West Lake. The most famous ones are called the “Ten Views of West Lake”. These include beautiful scenes like “Spring Dawn at Su Causeway” and “Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake”. Whether it’s sunny or rainy, West Lake is attractive in all seasons.

West Lake is not only about nature — it also has many folktales and cultural relics. Some famous historical figures visited here and wrote poems and essays about it. There are many protected historical sites, including five under national protection and others under provincial or city protection. Many museums also help people learn about local art and history.

1.1. Where do the small streams run?

A Under the lovely bridges.

B Around the old trees.

C Through the nearby valleys.

D On the green hills.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。第二段末尾明确提到“Small streams flow quietly through the nearby valleys”，即“小溪静静地流过附近的山谷”。因此C选项“Through the nearby valleys”（穿过附近的山谷）是正确答案。A选项“在可爱的桥下”、B选项“在古树周围”和D选项“在青翠的山上”都是文中出现的其他景物，但并非小溪流淌的具体位置。故选C。

2.2.From the description of the “Ten Views of West Lake”, we can infer that ______.

A the area has many famous scenic spots

B Su Causeway is the most beautiful place

C autumn is the best season to visit the lake

D the area is about 60 square kilometers

解析：选A。A推理判断题。文章第三段介绍了“Ten Views of West Lake”（西湖十景），如“苏堤春晓”“平湖秋月”等，并提到西湖周围有“over ninety parks and scenic spots”（九十多个公园和景点）。由此可以推断，该地区拥有许多著名景点，故A正确。B选项说“苏堤是最美的地方”，但原文没有进行比较；C选项说“秋天是最佳季节”，但原文强调西湖四季皆宜；D选项的“面积60平方公里”是事实信息，无需推断。故选A。

3.3.Why does the author mention the famous historical figures?

A To tell us they built the historical sites.

B To show the lake’s natural beauty.

C To prove the lake’s cultural importance.

D To explain why the lake is protected.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。文章第四段提到：“West Lake is not only about nature — it also has many old tales and cultural relics. Some famous historical figures visited here and wrote poems and essays about it.”（西湖不仅关乎自然，还有许多古老传说和文化遗产。一些著名历史人物曾到访并为之题咏。）作者提及历史人物是为了强调西湖的文化价值，因此C正确。A选项“他们建造了历史遗迹”、B选项“展示自然美”和D选项“解释受保护的原因”均与原文“到访并写作”这一行为无直接因果关系。故选C。

4.4.What is the best title for the passage?

A A Famous City: Hangzhou.

B The Beautiful Views of West Lake.

C Old Stories About West Lake.

D West Lake: Nature and Culture.

解析：选D。D主旨大意题。文章从自然景观（如湖水、山峦、溪流、四季景色）和文化内涵（如历史人物、文化遗产、博物馆）两方面介绍了西湖，并强调它是“a place to enjoy both natural beauty and Chinese culture”。因此，D选项“West Lake: Nature and Culture”最全面概括了文章主旨。A选项“著名城市：杭州”范围过大，文章重点是西湖；B选项“西湖的美丽风光”只涵盖了自然部分，忽略了文化部分；C选项“关于西湖的古老故事”只涉及文化历史的一个方面，表述不全面。故选D。