A skywell, or “tian jing” in Mandarin, is a typical feature of a traditional home in southern and eastern China.
In today’s rapidly urbanising China, fewer and fewer people live in skywell dwellings,
However, there are some
2 . Caves (洞穴) have a primary appeal — they hold the secrets to our past and are mysterious in and of themselves.
● Mammoth Cave
Kentucky, USA
The longest cave system in the world lies beneath the Green River Valley in Kentucky and while over 400 miles of passageways have been mapped, it has yet to be fully discovered. The complex limestone labyrinth (石灰岩迷宫) was discovered by humans 4,000 years ago.
● Blue Grotto
Capri, Italy
Once used as the personal swimming hole for the Roman Emperor Tiberius, this extremely bright sea cave is almost 200 feet long and 82 feet wide. Its unique glow comes from the light entering the small opening to the outside.
● Avshalom Cave Nature Reserve
Beit Shemesh, Israel
Also known as the Soreq Cave Nature Reserve, Avshalom is considered to be the Rosetta Stone of climate history in the Eastern Mediterranean through the packed stalactites (钟乳石) found in the cave, some of which are over 13 feet long, and are as old as 300,000 years.
● Cave of the Crystals
Naica, Mexico
This unique cave system in Mexico contains some of the largest natural crystals (水晶) ever found—the longest of which is 39 feet long and 13 feet thick. However, it is rarely explored due to logistical difficulties: it is extremely hot due to its location above a volcanic vent, and the huge crystals block also block the passage.
1. Where does the longest cave lie in?A.Kentucky, USA. | B.Capri, Italy. |
C.Beit Shemesh, Israel. | D.Naica, Mexico. |
A.the most beautiful cave. | B.the Soreq Cave Nature Reserve. |
C.the Emperor’s swimming hole. | D.over 400 miles of passageways. |
A.Cave of the Crystals. | B.Blue Grotto. |
C.Mammoth Cave. | D.Avshalom Cave Nature Reserve. |
3 . World's best scuba diving destinations
If you are planning to go on a scuba diving vacation in the near future, here is a list of some of the best destinations in the world that you can consider.
The Red Sea, Egypt
One dive underneath the surface of the Egyptian Red Sea, and all you can see is a huge variety of marine life all around you. This is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world. You can experience a fantastic swim with the dolphins and sharks. And a variety of colorful coral and sponges (海绵动物) in the reefs look absolutely astonishing.
Bali Island, Indonesia
Considered to be the “Jewel of Indonesia”, Bali Island is undoubtedly one of the most unusual holiday destinations in the world. And that is certainly true when it comes to a scuba diving vacation as well. The most popular underwater attraction for the divers gathering here is Mola mola, the world's heaviest-known bony fish. Bali Island is known for some of the world's best scuba diving instructors and diving spots.
Half Moon Caye, Belize
If you are looking forward to doing a wall dive, then the Half Moon Caye is the perfect place for you. Once you begin diving downwards, you will be excited by seeing the variety of marine life. There are numerous tunnels filled with a variety of sponges and monster groupers. The most noticeable sightings are those of eagle rays, logger head turtles, barracudas and the rosy razor fish.
1. Which of the following is in agreement with the author?A.The Red Sea is the richest marine ecosystem in the world. |
B.Most divers might be attracted to Bali Island because of its jewels. |
C.There are some top class scuba diving instructors in Bali Island. |
D.Half Moon Caye excites the divers with the walls and wrecks in the depths. |
A.Numerous tunnels. |
B.A variety of sponges. |
C.Being a perfect place for wall dives. |
D.Allowing divers to swim with sharks. |
A.To educate. | B.To inform. |
C.To amuse. | D.To advertise. |
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