There are a number of old cities in the United States. Learn more about America’s roots with this list of the oldest cities in the United States.
Jamestown, Virginia
The city of Jamestown is the second-oldest city in the United States in North America. It was founded on April 26, 1607. By the end of 1865, most of the settlement had fallen into ruin. Preservation efforts began in the 1900s. In 2007, Queen ElizabethⅡ of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was a guest for the 400th-anniversary celebration of Jamestown’s founding.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe holds the distinction of being the oldest state capital in the United States as well as New Mexico’s oldest city. Santa Fe (and present-day New Mexico) didn’t become a part of the United States until 1848. Today, Santa Fe is known for its Spanish territorial style of architecture.
Kecoughtan, Virginia
Jamestown’s founders first met the region’s native people at Kecoughtan, Virginia, where members of the Kikotan people lived. In 1690, the town was developed into part of the larger town of Hampton. Today, it remains a part of the larger municipality (自治市).
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth was the site of what most of us know as the first Thanksgiving. Located on the southwestern shores of Massachusetts Bay, present-day Plymouth had been occupied by native people for centuries.
1. Which city invited Queen ElizabethⅡ to celebrate its founding?A.Jamestown. | B.Santa Fe. | C.Kecoughtan. | D.Plymouth. |
A.It was partly ruined in 1865. | B.It owns foreign style of architecture. |
C.It is a settlement for the Kikotan people. | D.It held the first Thanksgiving. |
A.To encourage people to travel in the United States. |
B.To stress the importance of the cities’ development. |
C.To tell the public about several old cities in the United States. |
D.To inform the public of the present situation of the cities. |
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【推荐1】Top Wonders of the World
From India to Rome, these sights will inspire your next historical vacation.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Constructed from 1632 to 1648, the property covers 42 acres, including its beautiful gardens.
Best time to go: Late spring and early summer in this part of India has often severe heat. Then come monsoons. November to February is your best chance for pleasant weather. The sunrises here are highly admired.
The Great Wall
The Great Wall of China is the world’s longest wall and one of the most famous landmarks in China. Dating back to about 700 BCE, it stretches over 13,000 miles and was designed to protect the country from invaders.
Best time to go: Plan for a spring or fall trip when the weather is nicer and fewer people visit. Summertime is often hot and crowded, and winter can be extremely cold in northern China.
Petra
Located in the Kingdom of Jordan, Petra was built directly into the cliffside around 312 BCE by the Nabataeans. The city includes temples, tombs, and its most well-known building — the Treasury.
Best time to go: Summer can get very hot in Jordan, and winter is much colder than you may realize. Weatherwise, aim for spring or fall.
The Colosseum
The Colosseum remains Rome’s top attraction. Built in the first century by Emperor Vespasian, the massive theater spans 620 by 513 feet, which would hold 80,000 people.
Best time to go: You’ll find fewer tourists there during Rome’s low season (winter), weekdays and during the opening hour or near closing time. If you show up in summer at midday, it’s going to be hot!
1. What’s the best time to travel to Taj Mahal?A.March. | B.July. | C.October. | D.December. |
A.Taj Mahal. | B.The Great Wall. | C.Petra. | D.The Colosseum. |
A.In a research paper. | B.In a travel brochure. |
C.In a science magazine. | D.In a geography textbook. |
Nadun Festival, celebrated by the Tu Nationality, falls between the 12th day of the seventh month and the 15th day of the ninth month on the lunar calendar. The annual festival is often described as the word’s longest carnival. Temple fairs are held during the two months to celebrate the harvest. It was included in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006.
Video: Voyage along the Grand Canal
The Grand Canal a UNESCO world Heritage site, is the longest artificial waterway in the world and a famous tourist destination. Starting Beijing, it passes through Tianjin and flows through the provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang and Hangzhou, linking the Yellow and Yangtze rivers. The oldest parts of the canal date back to the Sui Dynasty(581-618).
Art: Qianlong vase to go under the hammer
A porcelain vase from Emperor Qianlong’s(1735-96) collection will go under the hammer in Hong Kong in the fall, Sotheby’s announced. The 40-cm antique was sold for an astonishing 43 million pounds($55.25 million) at the Bainbridge auction(拍卖)house in the United Kingdom in 2010. It was displayed at an exhibition in New York in 1905 and was purchased by a Japanese collector in 1924. It has remained in the private collection for almost a century.
Travel: Chinese tourists are biggest spenders
China maintained its leading role in the global tourism market with outbound(出境的) tourists spending $258 billion last year, accounting for one-fifth of the world’s total spending on tourism, according to a world tourism report.
1. How long does the Nadun Festival last?A.Three days. | B.Two months. |
C.Seven months | D.Nine months. |
A.The Nadun Festival. | B.The Tu Nationality. |
C.The Bainbridge auction house. | D.The Grand Canal. |
A.It is now still in the private collection. |
B.It will be destroyed this autumn by Sotheby’s. |
C.A Japanese collector sold it at an exhibition in New York. |
D.The Bainbridge auction house got it at an amazing price in 2010. |
【推荐3】Chinatown, lying in Downtown L. A.near the city’s cultural center, is one of L. A.’s most popular tourist destinations. What are you waiting for? Go to explore this amazing place right now!
A MECCA FOR FOODIn Chinatown, a mix of new and old restaurants meets everyone’s needs. Early birds should stop by Philippe The Original, a local restaurant that’s beloved for French Dip sandwiches, but also serves a good classic American breakfast. Night owls will want to head to Full House Seafood on Hill Street, which is open late into the night.
CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUMFood is far from the only reason to visit Chinatown. People interested in history will want to start their trip at the Chinese American Museum (CAM), lying just outside of Chinatown at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The museum is housed in the Garnier Building, the oldest surviving Chinese building in a major area of California.
CENTRAL PLAZAA big statue of Bruce Lee has become a must-photograph site in Chinatown’s Central Plaza. The late martial arts star once had a studio in Chinatown at 628 W. College St.
Nearby is Dragon Chasing Pearl, which was originally painted on the wall in 1941 by Tyrus Wong. The artist, who passed away in December 2016 at age 106, was famous for his work in films, particularly as the lead artist on Disney’s Bambi.
FESTIVALSChinatown hosts many party-style events throughout the year, like the music and food truck Chinatown Summer Nights, the yearly Moon Festival and the biggest one, Chinese New Year! It’s really a good place to experience L. A.’s cultural diversity.
1. Of the following places, which one may be popular for its breakfast?A.Garnier Building. | B.Philippe The Original. |
C.Full House Seafood. | D.Chinese American Museum. |
A.A chef. | B.A journalist. | C.A poet. | D.A historian. |
A.Visit Bruce Lee in person. | B.Taste different food for free. |
C.Celebrate the Spring Festival. | D.Protect the oldest Chinese building. |
【推荐1】 Here are some of the coolest robots in the world.
Pleo
Pleo is one of the most good-looking robots on the market. The robot is designed to learn from its experiences, and the environment it is kept in. Pleo has become especially popular among children, as it could be used for both entertainment and educational purposes. It exhibits lively behavior like eating and sleeping. It can now be bought at a price of $469.
BigDog
BigDog is the most advanced rough land robot on earth. Designed to serve military (军事的) uses, the machine is around 3 feet long, 2.5 feet tall, and weighs 240 pounds. The robot can move on rough land at a speed of four miles per hour, and is able to carry up to 340 pounds of weight.
I-Sobot
An Amazing human-like robot, I-Sobot is one of the smallest human-like robots, with a height of just 6.5 inches and a weight of 12 ounces. It costs $300. It has become the most-produced robot in the world. This small robot can walk, play the air guitar, and perform about 200 moves. This robot can be controlled by either a remote control or voice commands.
Schaft
Schaft is an award-winning robot by Google. It looks like a man. Schaft can perform several tasks on its own, and is able to get through disaster areas and work with any tools and materials at hand. With the strength of 10 average people, Schaft is able to lift and clear heavy things. It weighs 209 pounds. It is able to move at a speed of 2km / h.
KeepOn
KeepOn is a small robot which can perform simple and natural interaction. Developed in 2015, KeepOn is an interactive toy designed to help children with autism(自闭症) in their social development, and costs anywhere from $40 to $100.
1. What makes Pleo different from the other four robots mentioned in the text?A.Being very cheap for customers. | B.Having a very special appearance. |
C.Having the ability to learn new things. | D.Being able to be played with all the time. |
A.Pleo | B.BigDog | C.I-Sobot | D.KeepOn |
A.It can move fast. | B.It is difficult to control. |
C.It is expensive to produce. | D.It has been very popular. |
A.Entertainment | B.Interacting with children |
C.Educational purposes | D.Performing rescue tasks |
A.Children who want to win an award. |
B.Old and lonely people who need much help. |
C.Parents with a child who cannot interact well. |
D.Parents who want their children to learn new things. |
【推荐2】Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization compare actual decisions made by people with theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are. Supporters of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions. Although there are several variations on the exact format that worksheet can take, they are all similar in their essential aspects. Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the relevant considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined. Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together. The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision.
Since most important problems are multifaceted (多层面的), there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember. On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once. A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with complex relationships. A realistic example for many college students is the question “What will I do after graduation?” A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year.
A decision-making worksheet begins with a brief statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones. Focusing on long range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to “What will I do after graduation that will lead to a successful career?”
1. Of the following steps, which occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet?A.Listing the consequences of each solution. |
B.Calculating a numerical summary of each solution. |
C.Deciding which consequences are most important. |
D.Writing down all possible solutions. |
A.has the fewest variables to consider | B.uses the most decision worksheets |
C.has the most points assigned to it | D.is agreed by the greatest number of people |
A.most decisions involve seven steps | B.human mental capacity has limitations |
C.some people have difficulty making minor as well as major decisions | D.people can learn to keep more than seven ideas in their minds with practice |
A.A tool to assist in making complex decisions. |
B.A comparison of actual decisions and ideal decisions. |
C.Research on how people make decisions. |
D.Differences between long-range and short-range decision making. |
【推荐3】Teens who have good, supportive relationships with their teachers enjoy better health as adults, according to a research.
“This research suggests that improving students’ relationships with teachers could have important, positive and long-lasting effects beyond just academic success,” said Jinho Kim, the author of the study. “It could also bring about important health benefits in the long run.”
Previous research has suggested that teens’ social relationships might be linked to health outcomes in adulthood—perhaps because poor relationships can lead to chronic stress which can raise a person’s risk of health problems over the lifespan, according to Kim. However, it is not clear whether the link between teen relationships and lifetime health is certainly cause and effect—it could be that other factors, such as different family backgrounds, might contribute to both relationship problems in adolescence and poor health in adulthood. Also, most research has focused on teens relationships with their peers, rather than on their relationships with teachers.
To explore those questions further, Kim analyzed data on nearly 20,000 participants from the Add Health study, a national study that followed participants for 13 years, from seventh grade into early adulthood. The participants included more than 3, 400 pairs of brothers and sisters. As teens, participants answered questions, like “How often have you had trouble getting along with other students?” “How much do you agree that friends care about you?” “How often have you had trouble getting along with your teachers?” and “How much do you agree that teachers care about you?” As adults, participants were asked about their physical and mental health. Researchers also took measures of physical health, such as blood pressure and BMI (体质指数).
Kim found that, as expected, participants who had reported better relationships with both their peers and teachers in middle school and high school also reported better physical and mental health in their mid-20s. However, when he controlled for family background by looking at pairs of brothers and sisters, only the link between good teacher relationships and adult health remained significant.
The results suggest that teacher relationships are even more important than previously realized and that schools should invest in training teachers on how to build warm and supportive relationships with their students, according to Kim.
1. According to paragraph 3, we can know that ________.A.teen relationships with teachers were not studied before. |
B.family background is the main factor in improving mental health. |
C.teen relationship is not the only factor that affects the lifetime health. |
D.relationship problems in adolescence can cause poor health in adulthood. |
A.How the research was done | B.What questions were explored |
C.How physical health was measured | D.What kind of participants were studied |
A.Good adult health depends on teens’ good teachers. |
B.More attention should be paid to the students relationships with teachers. |
C.The importance of student-teacher relationships was fully realized before. |
D.Participants reported better relationships with their teachers and better health as adults. |
A.A. family survey | B.A medical report |
C.A term paper | D.A health magazine |
Arriving in New York There are three airports in New York. When you arrive at one of them, you can take buses or taxis to any place in New York. | Eating Out There are many kinds of food in New York and you needn’t eat at McDonalds every day. There are good restaurants in Little Italy and Chinatown, for example. |
Hotels There are lots of good hotels in New York. The best is The Plaza on Fifth Avenue but you don’t have to pay a lot to stay in the city. There are also lots of smaller hotels and the YMCA near Central Park is great for the young people. | Public Transport In New York, there’s a good bus and subway service. If you are planning to use the subway a lot, you should buy a subway ticket for the journey because it’s cheaper. But you don’t have to use public transport—there are lots of places you can go to on foot, such as the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue and Central Park. The New York taxis are a part of the city experience, so you should take at least one taxi during your visit! |
Places to See Finally, there are a lot of places to see in New York-Times Square, the Statue of Liberty. And you shouldn’t go home without climbing the Statue of Liberty to enjoy the scenery of the city. | Shopping Shopping in New York is fun. There are big shops on Fifth Avenue. They are open seven days a week. But be careful when you look at the prices, because you have to pay a special 8% tax (税) on everything you buy in New York. |
1. “The Plaza” is the name of ________ in the passage.
A.a hotel | B.a restaurant | C.a park | D.a McDonald shop |
A.$20.16 | B.$21.6 | C.$20 | D.$28 |
A.You can only take buses at airport. |
B.You must stay in the best hotel. |
C.You had better climb the Statue of Liberty. |
D.You have to be disappointed by shopping. |
【推荐2】New York City consists of five parts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. The population is about 7.5 million and there are 1.5 million in Manhattan alone.
Manhattan, the center of the city, is on the island between the Hudson River and the East River. Most of the famous buildings such as the Empire State and the United Nations and other skyscrapers are in Manhattan. Some of its districts are: Broadway, which has many theatres and cinemas, Fifth Avenue, with stores and apartments, Greenwich Village, where many artists and writers have lived, and Central Park, with a skating rink (溜冰场). From Manhattan you have to cross to the other parts of New York City through a tunnel or over a bridge. The bridge from Brooklyn to Staten Island is the longest in the world.
New York is the second biggest port in the world and it has two airports. The people who live there come from all over the world and speak many different languages. There are 324,000 Germans and 390,000 Poles as well as people from Greece, Scotland, Ireland, Italy and Romania. People call one district "Little Italy" and another "China town".
1. The most important part of New York is _______.A.Hudson River | B.East River |
C.Bronx and Staten Island | D.Manhattan |
A.a state of the U.S.A. | B.a country |
C.a skyscraper | D.a district in New York |
A.Broadway | B.Fifth Avenue |
C.Greenwich Village | D.Central Park |
A.Staten Island and Brooklyn are separated by the sea |
B.Staten Island and Brooklyn are one landmass |
C.Manhattan and Queens are one landmass |
D.Brooklyn and Queens are separated by the sea |
A.people from Poland and China |
B.children from Brooklyn and Staten Island |
C.people from Germany and Italy do not |
D.children from Greece and Romania do not |
【推荐3】Are you too old for fairy tales? If you think so, Copenhagen is sure to change your mind.
See the city first from the water. In the harbor sits Denmark’s best-known landmark: the Little Mermaid. Remember her? In one of Andersen’s fairy tales, she left the world of the Sea People in search of a human soul. From the harbor you can get a feel for “the city of green spires”. In cloudy weather, the copper-covered spires of old castles and churches give the city a dream-like atmosphere; you’ll think you’ve stepped into a watercolor painting.
Copenhagen is a city on a human scale (人性化的). You don’t have to hurry to walk in the city’s centre in less than an hour. Exploring it will take much longer. Copenhagen was the first city to declare a street for pedestrians (行人) only. The city has less traffic noise and pollution than any other European capital.
Churches and castles are almost all that remain of the original city. Copenhagen became the capital city in 1445. During the late 16th century , trade grew, and so did the city. But fires in 1728and 1795 destroyed the old wooden structures. Much of what we see today dates from the 19th century.
1. The passage is mainly about ________ of Copenhagen.A.the size | B.a brief introduction |
C.castles and churches | D.history |
A.Little Mermaid | B.The copper-covered spires of castles and churches |
C.water color painting | D.Less traffic noise and pollution |
A.In the late 16th century | B.Between 1728and 1795 |
C.In 1445 | D.From 19th century |