1 . 阅读以下短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Travels of Xu Xiake is a travel note
This book is the first work to systematically investigate China’s geomorphology (水文地质学) and geology (地理学). In addition, the beautiful words also make it a masterpiece of literature,
The fresh and beautiful writing style used to describe things in The Travels of Xu Xiake
The historical value of The Travels of Xu Xiake covers a wide range
From these rich
The day of the first chapter of The Travels of Xu Xiake (May 19) is
1. What do we know about the area?
A.Lightning strikes mostly in December. |
B.The area is near the Andes Mountains. |
C.The people there worry about getting hit. |
A.The Never Ending Storm of Catatumbo. |
B.The Lightning Capital of the World. |
C.The Light of Venezuela. |
A.Warm mountain winds. |
B.Warm sea air. |
C.The crowded population. |
A.He’s scared of storms. |
B.He’ll never visit Venezuela. |
C.He’d be careful if he lived in the area. |
3 . Most of us have a map of the world in our mind that we use any time we think about places.
For example, we all believe that South America is just south of North America, of course. But you may be surprised by the fact that virtually the entire South American continent is east of Florida. There are lots of possible reasons for geographical misconceptions like this one, says cartographer (地图绘制员) John Nelson.
Europe is also often placed much farther south on mental maps than it really is. But it actually lines up better with Canada.
Mercator maps distort the shape and relative size of continents, particularly near the poles. This is why Greenland appears to be similar in size to all of South America on Mercator maps.
A.Locations aren’t the only way our mental maps can be wrong. |
B.But these mental maps aren’t necessarily dependable. |
C.Nelson says that climate might play a role in this misunderstanding. |
D.In fact, South America is more than eight times larger than Greenland. |
E.He believes the misplaced Americas may be partly a result of their names. |
F.However, our physical experience of the world may come into play as well. |
G.None of these geographic misconceptions would be surprising for a student. |
For those looking to escape the concrete jungle, maybe it’s time to dive into the bamboo forests of southern Sichuan.
A natural forest that people in Sichuan province tend
Known as one of the country’s 10 most beautiful forests, it
Two years later, the bamboo forest received world-wide
The Bamboo Sea covers Changning and Jiang’an, two counties
1. What did NASA call the area?
A.The Light of Venezuela. |
B.The Lightning Capital of the World. |
C.The Never-ending Storm of Catatumbo. |
A.The warm ocean current. |
B.The strong mountain winds. |
C.The special geographical location. |
A.About 12%. | B.About 30%. | C.About 70%. |
A.The man is afraid of lightening very much. |
B.The locals are surprisingly fearless of lighting. |
C.About 12,000 American people get hit in their lifetime. |
Among the numerous lakes on the north of the Yangtze River, Taihu Lake is the
There are more than 30,000 cherry trees
The history of cherry planting in Yuantouzhu can be traced back to
7 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
About 5,000 years ago, to escape the cold weather, the ancestors of the Liangzhu people settled around the Taihu region
The Liangzhu ancient city was composed of the palace zone, the inner city and the outer city, and there
A complex multi-functional water management system was constructed on the northwest outskirts of the ancient city. Taking advantage of the natural terrain (地势), the system connected numerous valleys,
Jade (玉)
In 1936, the remains of the Liangzhu ancient City were found
Recently, Guangzhou has successfully hosted the “Understanding China” International Conference 2023, the 5th World Media Summit, and other significant events, once again highlighting its role as
Economy is another crucial aspect in understanding China. In recent years, Guangzhou has
Connecting with the world also requires a highly
Guangzhou’s openness, inclusiveness, vitality, and innovative spirit make it an ideal choice for hosting international events, which, in turn,
China has countless attractions. The Great Wall is
The Great Wall was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a dragon, it winds its way from west to east, across deserts, over mountains, through valleys, till at last it reaches the sea.
With a history of about 2,700 years, some parts of the Great Wall are now in ruins or have disappeared. However, the Great Wall of China is still one of the most appealing
Today, there is a general