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        Considering that Sundarbans National Park is situated in thetropics, Septemberto March is the ideal time to come here. April, May and June are too hot while July andAugust often bring heavy season winds that limit travel and don't make for avery pleasant sightseeing experience. You can really enjoy doing lots ofcharming things in the Sundarbans during September to March.

        Take a river tour

        Most tourists who explore the Sundarbans arrive in KhulnaCity first. Fromthere, youcan join a boat tour that travels south along the Ganges River through miles ofpreserved forest all the way to Kotka, where there is a beautiful beach alongthe Bay of Bengal.

        Visit a bird habitat

        This bird habitat is a nesting place for dozens of tropicalbirds found in the Sundarbans. The best way to observe these birds isclimbing up the Sajnekhali Watchtower. If you're lucky, you'll also catch the famed BengalTiger making its rounds through the swampy jungle.

        Visit the Mangrove(红树林)Interpretation Centre

        If you wish to spend some time indoors out of the sweatyheat, goto the Mangrove Interpretation Centre. This place is very educational withmany posters, mapsand exhibits showing the wildlife and varieties of mangrove plants found withinthe park. You'llalso get to see crocodiles in a small pool.

        Take a tour of local villages

        Experience village life that has largely remained unchangedfor centuries. Inthis vast tropical region, there are villages made up of variousethnic groups who rely on fishing, farming and working in the localthrough growing tourist industry for their livelihoods. The Sundarbans is a UNESCO worldheritage site where you can visit villages and talk to locals,who will gladly sharetheir culture with you.

    1. (1) Which month is suitable for a visit to Sundarbans National Park?
      A . December. B . August. C . June. D . May.
    2. (2) What can visitors do in the Mangrove Interpretation Centre?
      A . See some plants and animals. B . Put up posters about wildlife. C . Feed crocodiles in a small river. D . Observe birds by climbing up the trees.
    3. (3) What is the author's main purpose in writing the text?
      A . To advertise some natural animal habitats. B . To advocate the protection of forests in Khulna City. C . To introduce several charming villages in the vast tropical region. D . To show visitors something attractive to do in the Sundarbans.

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