Through travelling you can enjoy beautiful views and
2 . The Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya (弥勒大佛) in sitting posture. The Buddha is located in Sichuan Province, facing Minjiang, Qingyi and Dadu rivers. In December, 1996, the Buddha was included by UNESCO on the list of the World Heritage List (世界遗产名录).
The statue was begun in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty, and finished in the year 803. The Buddha is 71 meters high. The 8meterlong instep (脚背) is big enough for one hundred people to sit on and the 28meterwide shoulder is large enough to be a basketball playground.
A monk called Hai Tong is connected with the Buddha forever. At that time, wild waters brought out many boat accidents and people just put the disaster down to the presence of a water spirit. So Hai Tong decided to make a statue beside the river thinking that the Buddha would bring the water spirit under control. After 20 years’ begging from door to door, he finally collected enough money for the plan. When some local government officials tried to get this amount of money, Hai Tong said that they could get his eyeballs but not the money raised for the Buddha. After he dug out his eyeballs, these officials ran away in fear. The project was half done when Hai Tong passed away, and two of his disciples (门徒) continued the work. After a total of 90 years’ hard work, the project was finally completed.
Having such a long history, the Buddha was nearly destroyed by the wind and rain. The Chinese government began the repairing work in 1963 under the instructions of experts from UNESCO.
1. What’s the main idea of this passage?A.To explain the Leshan Giant Buddha briefly. |
B.To tell us how the Leshan Giant Buddha was built. |
C.To say where the Leshan Giant Buddha is. |
D.To mention how the Leshan Giant Buddha came into the World Heritage List. |
A.By calling for donation. |
B.By working on the river. |
C.By asking the government. |
D.By selling his eyeballs. |
A.To make his temple more famous. |
B.To show respect to the water spirit. |
C.To protect the safety of the local people. |
D.To get more people to believe in Buddhism. |
A.Generous. | B.Cruel. | C.Easygoing. | D.Longsuffering. |
Chengdu, a city with a permanent population of more than 21 million and an area of more than 14, 300 square kilometers, is home
When
The charm of Chengdu goes far beyond pandas and Sichuan cuisine. For visitors interested in experiencing the folk customs and scenes of old Chengdu, my
Jingdezhen, known as the “Porcelain Capital (瓷都)” of China, has a history of more than 2,000 years and a magnificent culture.
Endowed(赋予) by nature with a network of rivers, hills and adequate sunshine, sufficient rainfall and obvious distinctions between the four seasons, the city gained its reputation for producing fine porcelain
As the most busy and bustling street in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties,
5 . Recently, China has announced the list of the first five national parks. Each of them is divided into two parts — the core protection area and the general control area. In the core protection area, only research and surveillance (监视) in science are allowed. And the general control area is open to the public, allowing travel activities such as camping and hiking. In the future, national parks are expected to be natural classrooms. People can learn about different kinds of animals and plants through eco-friendly travel activities.
Three River-Source National Park on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the largest national park in China. Because it is home to the sources of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers, people call it “China’s water tower”.
Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park is in Heilongjiang and Jilin Provinces. It covers an area of 14,100 square kilometers. It is our country’s biggest and only place for wild Siberian tigers and Amur leopards to live in.
Wuyi Mountain National Park in Fujian Province is a UNESCO natural and cultural heritage site. The forest makes up over 96 percent of the park. The park is the paradise of birds, kingdom of snakes and world of insects. You can also see the Danxia landform there.
Giant Panda National Park connects panda habitats in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu Provinces. Inside the park are more than 1,600 wild giant pandas. They make up over 70 percent of the pandas in China.
Hainan Tropical Rain forest National Park is the largest tropical forest in China. There are more than 400 kinds of plants that can only be found in Hainan.
1. Which is called “China’s water tower”?A.Three River-Source National Park. | B.Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park. |
C.Giant Panda National Park. | D.Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park. |
A.a perfect place | B.a happy feeling |
C.a good example | D.a sweet smile |
A.Three River-Source National Park is the largest national park in China. |
B.Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park covers an area of 14,100 square kilometers. |
C.There are more than 1,600 wild giant pandas in Giant Panda National Park. |
D.More than 400 kinds of plants and animals can only be found in Hainan. |
A.The beautiful scenes of nature | B.The home of animals and plants |
C.The introduction to the five national parks | D.The relationships among the five national parks |
Karakul Lake, which literally means “Black Lake” in the local language, is anything but black. I’ve
It’s also possible
Dubai was a 6, 000-person fishing village half a century ago. Since 1966, when oil was discovered there, the population of Dubai
Indeed, travelling around this country will
Mount Wutai, located in the northeastern part of Shanxi province, is 230 kilometers away from the provincial capital city Taiyuan. It was named after five peaks that look like five giant columns (柱子)
Mount Wutai is quiet a beautiful mountain landscape with a cultural heritage that is at least as
Wutai Mountain displays its outstanding
9 . 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. |
The Old Town of Lijiang, lying in the northwest of Yunnan Province, is one of the most
The Yulong Snow Mountain
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