Mount Emei,World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in China,
The Leshan Giant Buddha, lying at the eastern foot of Mount Emei,
Mount Emei with its natural and cultural values well interconnected is attracting
2 . In the 1960s, while studying the volcanic history of Yellowstone National Park, Bob Christian-sen became puzzled about something that, strangely, had not troubled anyone before he couldn’t find the park’s volcano. It had been known for a long time that Yellowstone was volcanic in nature—that is what accounted for all its hot springs and other steamy features. But Christian-sen couldn’t find the Yellowstone volcano anywhere.
Most of us, when we talk about volcanoes, think of the classic cone(圆锥体)shapes of a Fuji or Kilimanjaro, which were created when erupting magma(岩浆)piled up. These can form remarkably quickly. One day in 1943, a Mexican farmer was surprised to see smoke rising from a small part of his land. In one week he was the confused owner of a cone five hundred feet high. Within two years it had topped out at almost fourteen hundred feet and was more than half a mile-across. Altogether there are some ten thousand of these volcanoes on Earth, all but a few hundred of them extinct. There is, however, a second less known type of volcano that doesn’t involve mountain building. These are volcanoes so explosive that they burst open in a single big crack, leaving behind a vast hole, the caldera(火山口).Yellowstone obviously was of this second type, but Christian-sen couldn’t find the caldera anywhere.
Just at this time NASA decided to test some new high-altitude cameras by taking photographs of Yellowstone. A thoughtful official passed on some of the copies to the park authorities on the assumption that they might make a nice blow-up(放大的照片)for one of the visitors’ centers. As soon as Christian-sen saw the photos, he realized why he had failed to spot the caldera: almost the whole park—2.2 million acres -was a caldera. The explosion had left a hole more than forty miles across-much too huge to be seen from anywhere at ground level. At some time in the past Yellowstone must have blown up with violence far beyond the scale of anything known to humans.
1. What does the underlined word “its” in paragraph 1 refer to?| A．The ground. | B．The nature. |
| C．The volcano. | D．The park. |
| A．A single big crack was forming there. | B．Someone was burning stalks there. |
| C．A volcano was erupting underneath. | D．There were some hot springs there. |
| A．By looking at the photographs. | B．By analyzing its steamy features. |
| C．By researching historical documents. | D．By using some advanced equipment. |
| A．Its level is much higher than the surrounding areas. |
| B．The volcano in it involved mountain building. |
| C．It is a large hole left by the explosion. |
| D．Its shape is much like a cone. |
Located in the northwest of Hunan Province, about 300 kilometers away from Changsha, capital of Hunan, Zhangjiajie,
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4 . The Eiffel Tower is very famous in France. It is visited by 7 million visitors a year. The Eiffel Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel in the late 19th century. On Monday, March 31st, 2019, it turned 130.
The look of the Eiffel Tower is greatly loved by people today, but things were different when the design was first shown to the public. Many French artists thought that the design was ugly. However, Eiffel did not change a thing. He believed that once it was completed, people in Paris and visitors around the world would love the tower. He was certainly right.
The tower became popular with the public as soon as it opened on March 31st, 1889, two years after the construction began. Over 3,000 people came to look at this new tower and even made the effort to climb the 1,710 stairs to the top. The 984-foot-tall Chrysler Building in New York City beat it.
Today, the tower houses a number of restaurants on its first and second levels. The third level has been turned into a vast platform (平台). From there visitors can see the entire city of Paris. While visitors are allowed to take the stairs to the first two levels, the platform can only be got to by taking the elevators.
To ensure that the “Iron Lady” always looks good, the tower is cleaned and repainted every eight years. It’s an effort that takes a team of 25 workers, an entire year. If you travel to Paris one day, don’t miss it, the excellent achievement.
1. When Gustave Eiffel first showed his design to the public, _________.| A．the public celebrated the birth of it |
| B．many French artists disliked the design |
| C．the public thought it would be a popular tower |
| D．many French artists decided to change the design |
| A．In 1887. | B．In 1888. |
| C．In 1889. | D．In 1890. |
| A．The first level is provided for hotels. | B．Restaurants are all on the second level. |
| C．The third level is mainly for sightseeing. | D．The elevators can go to all the three levels. |
| A．130th celebration | B．popularity |
| C．brief history | D．designer |
5 . Photos of the moon are beautiful if taken well, but it can be very hard to get a picture of the moon that doesn't look blurry! In order to take a perfect picture of the moon, apart from a highquality camera, the associated equipment and the skills to set up your camera, you also need to pick a proper time and a good place.
Choose your favorite moon phase. The moon can be photographed in any phase except the new moon, which is not visible to Earth. The first quarter, half, and third quarter phases provide high contrast that allows you to see the craters(坑) in greater detail, while the full moon is a dramatic choice for a skyscraper. What phase you choose is up to your personal preference, but it's best to have a phase chosen before going out to photograph the moon.
Learn when the moon rises and sets. When the moon sets or rises, it is closer to the horizon, making it appear larger and closer. This makes it much easier to photograph! Check an almanac(年历) or a weather app for moon rising and setting times in your area.
Pick a clear night. Clouds, fog, and air pollution will blur your photographs. Check a weather app or watch the weather forecast before leaving for your session and while photographing. A clear night with low smog content and no rain is best for moon photography.
Choose a location away from direct light sources. The moon appears bright because it reflects the light of the sun, and additional light from streetlights, homes, and cars can make the moon appear duller and blurrier in pictures. It is fine if there is light in the distance, but be sure that you are not photographing close to another light source.
1. Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “blurry”？| A．Unclear. | B．Transparent. |
| C．Confusing. | D．Ugly. |
| A．Because the new moon is not enjoyed by most people. |
| B．Because the new moon is visibly seen from the earth. |
| C．Because it appears at the earliest time of a month. |
| D．Because the new moon can't be photographed on Earth. |
| A．A highquality camera. | B．The skills to set up the camera. |
| C．A weather app. | D．A suitable location. |
| A．How to select a camera for a perfect moon photo. |
| B．How to pick a time and place for a perfect moon photo. |
| C．What the necessary skills are to take a perfect moon photo. |
| D．Why the new moon is a bad choice for a perfect moon photo. |
6 . To most people of Norway(挪威), skiing is the best way to have fun in winter. Almost everyone can ski. Children learn to ski soon after they learn to walk. Long long ago in Norway, there were no buses, trains or cars. The people had to find a way to walk over the deep snow. Skis were the right answer! And Norwegians have been skiing ever since.
Today most Norwegians ski just for fun. Most families, mothers, fathers and children, may go together on a ski trip across the snowy countryside. Some of Norwegian young men and women are among the best skiers in the world. They have won many prizes.
Although the Norwegians love winter, the people of Norway are happy to see summer come. They enjoy the out-of-doors at any time of the year. In summer they swim and sunbathe near the oceans. Some people go hiking and mountain climbing. Sail-boats glide(滑行) down the sea during the warm sunny summer months.
The Norwegians, like people everywhere, find many ways to have a good time. During the long winter they also enjoy films. They like to read and enjoy books from the libraries no matter what the season is. Family life is very important to the people of Norway.
1. In the past, Norwegians skied for .| A．having fun | B．winning prizes |
| C．being skiers | D．walking over the deep snow |
| A．before they go to primary school | B．soon after they learn to walk |
| C．when they go to middle school | D．after they go to college |
| A．Norwegians also like indoor activities |
| B．Norwegians like winter, but they don’t like summer |
| C．Norwegians ski just for prizes now |
| D．Norwegians don’t think family life is very important |
| A．skiing | B．the life of Norwegians |
| C．outdoor activities | D．indoor activities |
For urban dwellers living in concrete jungles, few things are more therapeutic (使人心情好转的) than a mindful walk in nature, especially a tropical jungle
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Once you step into the forest, you will be awed by what you are seeing and want to snap some pictures
With the help of local guides, you could feast your eyes on various mesmerizing (有吸引力的) rainforest
