Trees, plants and flowers are all around us and we enjoy their beauty every day. We are so used to them that we may even take them for granted without realising how much inspiration they have given us. In fact, nature has inspired many of the most fascinating designs around us.
People who are interested in exploring the relationship between art and science will enjoy Singapore’s ArtScience Museum. Shaped like a lotus flower, it appears to float above the waterfront promenade(滨海步道) with the water surrounding it. Its roof collects rainwater and channels it 35 metres down to a waterfall in the centre of the space.
Based on the form and process of termite(白蚁) mounds(土堆), Harare’s Eastgate Centre is a superb example of biomimicry(仿生学). It has a “skin” covered in holes.
Great buildings like these enables us to live in closer harmony with nature.
| A．It is also presented in various architectural designs. |
| B．What we need is to seek more inspiration from nature. |
| C．The holes are designed to allow air to move freely in and out. |
| D．The world’s first algae-powered building is in Hamburg, Germany. |
| E．The water is then recycled through the building’s plumbing system. |
| F．During the day, warm air is drawn into the building through the holes. |
| G．The design shows the connection between people and modern city environment. |
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【推荐1】Khotyn Fortress
Built in the 13th-14th century, it lies on the bank of the Dniester River in Khotyn, of western Ukraine. It is also in the historical northern Bessarabia region which was split in 1940 between Ukraine an Moldova. And it is near to the Old Kam'yanets Castle of Kamianets-Podilskyi, which was also used as a famous defensive structure. It is convenient to book the hotels nearby it at low prices, such as Premier Club, Reikartz Kamianets-Podilsky and so on.
Kamianets Podilski Castle
It lies in the Khmelnytsky Region, Ukraine. This architectural treasure is about 800 years old. Its architecture which unites best western and eastern traditions fits into the nature perfectly. The castle consists of minaret buildings , a town hall , an Orthodox church and a Polish Catholic church. Its beauty has been attracting tourists from all over the world for many years
Vorontsov Palace
It is an historic palace lying at the foot of the Crimean Mountains near the town of Alupka in Crimea. It is one of the oldest and largest palaces in Crimea, and one of the most popular tourist attractions on Crimea's southern coast. The construction of the palace began in the early nineteenth century, according to a project by English architect Edward Blore and it was supposed to be the palace for Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov to spend summer.
The Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans
It was built between the years 1864-1882 according to the designs of the Czech architect Josef Hlavka. The Residence, whose buildings are now part of Chernivtsi National University, Ukraine, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.
1. What can we know about Khotyn Fortress?| A．It served as defence work. |
| B．It is open to the public for free. |
| C．It is the oldest building in Ukraine. |
| D．It was divided into two parts in 1940. |
| A．The Kamianets Podilski Castle. |
| B．The Khotyn Fortress. |
| C．The Vorontsov Palace |
| D．The Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans. |
| A．A travel magazine. |
| B．A science brochure. |
| C．A research paper on history. |
| D．A geography textbook. |
【推荐2】A Hong Kong Disneyland Park admission ticket is your passport to a full day of magical adventures. Learn the ways to buy your tickets now.
Three types of 1-day ticket are available:
| Ticket Type | Price |
| General Admission Ticket(aged 12-64) | HK$499 |
| Child Ticket(aged 3-11) | HK$355 |
| Senior Ticket(aged 65 or above) | HK$100 |
Free admission for children aged under 3.
Purchase Tickets Directly at Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express
You can purchase tickets at the Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express, conveniently located at the MTR Hong Kong Station. Open from 9:00 am.-8:00pm. from Monday to Friday and from 9:00am.-5:00pm. on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Purchase 2 Park Tickets at One of the Following Locations and Receive a FREE Limited-edition Disney Gift:
Avenue of Stars Kiosks
You can purchase tickets at Avenue of Stars Kiosks in Tsim Sha Tsui. Open daily from 9:00am.-10:30pm.
Asia World-Expo Box Office
You can purchase tickets at Asia World-Expo Box Office. Open a Mondays to Fridays from 10:00am.-6:00pm.
1. In which place can you get a free gift for buying two tickets?| A．Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express. |
| B．Disney’s Hollywood Hotel. |
| C．Hong Kong Disneyland Main Entrance. |
| D．Asia World-Expo Box Office. |
| A．HK$499. | B．HK$854. |
| C．HK$998. | D．HK$1,353. |
| A．10:30pm. | B．6:00pm. |
| C．5:00 pm. | D．8:00 pm. |
【推荐3】A South-African female engineer has become an inspiration for other women looking to succeed in fields led by men, after photos of her constructing an extension to her house went so popular on social media.
Last month, South Africa celebrated Women's Month and a 26-year-old woman from Pietermaritzburg became the unlikely poster girl for this year's celebration, after photos of her single-handedly working on an extension to her house went popular on Facebook and other social networks. The pictures showed the woman preparing the cement, making all the measurements and piling the building blocks all by herself, which not only won her a lot of praise, but also empowered other women to follow their dreams even if the difficulties are against them.
South African website Briefly managed to track down the woman of the photos, who turned out to be a trained civil engineer named Zama Philisiwe Zungu. She inherited the passion for construction from her father, who is also a builder, and made the decision to become an engineer in 2014, getting into the Umgungundlovu TVET College in her home city.
Zama said that she had never worked in construction before, but that the practical exams she had passed during college gave her the confidence that she could build the extension to her house by herself. “This is what I am good at,” the 26-year-old said. “Renovating my home is very fun and exciting at the same time; practices are more fun than theory.”
Zama dreams of one day running her own construction company and plans to empower more women in the engineering industry. “Always put your best in everything that you do and never underestimate the power of pouring your heart in what you do. Always seek to improve and empower yourself.” Zama advised other women.
1. Why has the female engineer become an inspiration for other women?| A．Because she is popular on social media. |
| B．Because she goes to college in a poor country. |
| C．Because women finally control the main fields. |
| D．Because women seldom succeed in the construction industry. |
| A．She chose the best location for her house. | B．She made a lot of preparations on her own. |
| C．She praised other women following their dreams. | D．She made a lot of building blocks and cement. |
| A．Making the room better and larger. | B．Painting the walls of a new house. |
| C．Tearing an old house into pieces. | D．Drawing a new room in the paper. |
| A．Inspiring and persevering. | B．Romantic and hardworking. |
| C．Creative and sympathetic. | D．Cooperative and reliable. |
