1 . Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses.
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.
On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.
1. Why has Ireland produced many great writers and poets?A.The beautiful countryside gives them inspiration. | B.The people there are all good at writing. |
C.The modern industry makes them free from labor. | D.The education system there is advanced. |
A.Many green counties. | B.Rolling green hills. |
C.Sheep and cattle. | D.Beautiful lakes. |
A.Meet a local people. | B.Surf the Internet. |
C.Introduce yourself to a friendly face. | D.Have a trip with your parents. |
A.songs | B.shopping | C.dancing | D.food |
1. 家乡的位置(North)、人口(21.8 million)及面积(16.41 million平方公里);
2. 家乡的美食和景点;
3. 家乡的历史和人文;
4. 欢迎来我家乡体验当地文化和习俗。
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1. Who first recorded the sighting of the Nazca Lines?
A.A ruler. | B.A pilot. | C.A researcher. |
A.Ancient peoples. | B.Animals. | C.Rocks. |
A.Local climate. | B.Special techniques. | C.Humans’ protection. |
A.They were created by aliens. |
B.They were created to record star changes. |
C.They were created for water-related events. |
4 . The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. With a
It is the
No one knows
Today, many of the visitors go to see the Great Wall.
A.number | B.purpose | C.history | D.choice |
A.But | B.So | C.And | D.However |
A.longest | B.shortest | C.farthest | D.biggest |
A.needs | B.gets | C.spends | D.sounds |
A.from | B.into | C.by | D.of |
A.hand | B.accident | C.machine | D.mistake |
A.usually | B.normally | C.exactly | D.luckily |
A.provide | B.protect | C.search | D.produce |
A.smart | B.awful | C.terrible | D.peaceful |
A.Before | B.Unless | C.When | D.Though |
Hol Xil or Kekexili is the world’s third
At the 41st session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee
Now that Hol Xil has made it onto the UNESCO list, it is believed that the
6 . If you’d like to go sight-seeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province reaches a height of more than 4800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystem(生态系统). There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. For more information, please visit https://whc. unesco. org/en/list/637.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological(考古的)interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major center for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit https://whc. unesco. org/en/list/365
Henderson Island
Henderson Island which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls(环礁)in the world whose ecology(生态)has not been touched by human beings. It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island. For more information, please visit https://whc. unesco. org/e n/list/487.
The Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “List of World Heritage in Danger” the following year. For more information, please visit https://whc. unesco. org/en/list/148.
1. What can we know about The Jiuzhaigou Valley?A.Most of Chin’s endangered plants can be found here. |
B.In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there. |
C.It has different forest ecosystem. |
D.It sits at the foot of a 4, 800-meter-high mountain. |
A.once played a great role as a trade center |
B.was once great Zimbabwe’s the largest city |
C.had a very short history |
D.was ruined in the mid-16th century |
A.https://whc. unesco. org/en/list/637 |
B.https://whc. unesco. org/en/list/365 |
C.https://whc. unesco. org/en/list/487 |
D.https://whc. unesco. org/en/list/148 |
7 . The ground we walk on seems firm, but deep under the earth and under the sea the rocks change and move. In some parts of the world there are “fire mountains”, which we call volcanoes. From time to time they burst open and throw out fire and burning ashes. These volcanoes are very dangerous.
Hong Kong does not have any volcanoes but there are many volcanoes in Indonesia and Philippines. There is also a famous mountain near Tokyo, Japan, which is a volcano too. Its name is Mount Fuji. For much of the year it is covered with snow.
One of the most famous volcanoes which erupted in recent times was Krakatoa, on an island in Indonesia. The first explosions took place on 20th May, 1883, but the biggest eruption did not come until the 26th and 27th August of that year. The people on the island were used to the explosions by that time, and so they were completely unprepared for this terrible happening. Almost all the people on the island died and the explosion also made huge waves in the sea, which drowned (淹死) many people on the other island nearby. After the eruption was over, people saw that the whole northern part of the island had completely disappeared. Scientists say that 15 cubic (立方) kilometres of rocks and ash were thrown up in the explosion. The noise of the explosion was heard nearly 5,000 kilometres away in the middle of the Indian Ocean, and the city of Jakarta was completely dark for about two and a half hours.
1. There are many volcanoes ________.A.everywhere in the world |
B.under the earth and the sea |
C.in Hong Kong |
D.in Indonesia |
A.had never met any explosions of the volcano before |
B.were used to the explosions by that time |
C.didn't want to leave their island |
D.could do nothing but wait |
A.see that the 15 cubic kilometres of rocks and ash were thrown up |
B.hear the noise of the explosion |
C.see the huge waves |
D.see that Krakatoa was dark |
A.all the people on the island die |
B.the whole island disappear |
C.the city of Jakarta completely dark for about two and a half hours |
D.huge waves in the middle of the Indian Ocean |
Zhalong is a nature reserve in Heilongjiang in northeast China. It is one of
Zhalong Nature Reserve is an important
This year,
If you live in northeastern China, you expect long, cold winters. People
The festival includes several thousand ice sculptures. Some of these works are the recreations of castles, historic landmarks and famous people, lit up at night in bright colors. There
The city started
10 . You might have heard a lot about ancient towns and ancient cities in China. Here, we list several of the most beautiful ancient villages in China.
Baoshan Stone Village, Yunnan Province
Baoshan Stone Village was built on a huge mushroomshaped rock, and only has about one hundred houses. The houses are laid out in an orderly way, built on the rock, and linked by stone steps. The Naxi people there still lead an original life and grow crops in terraces; you can experience the colorful culture of the Naxi ethnic group there.
Tuvas Village in Kanas, Xinjiang
Kanas Tuvas Village is near the mysterious Lake Kanas. The small village is located in a valley, and only has about 80 houses. These Swissstyle wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences. Tuvas is an ancient minority group. They traditionally lived as hunters. You can visit a local family, go herding with the locals and experience the peaceful ancient village life.
Jiaju Tibetan Village, Danba, Sichuan Province
Jiaju Tibetan Village is known as the “Tibetan fairyland”. It stands on a mountain slope, and consists of about 140 houses. These unique houses are all built with crownshaped roofs, red caves, and white walls, which make the houses look like little castles among the forest.
Xijiang Miao Village, Guizhou Province
If you're interested in the Miao Minority, Xijiang Miao Village can be a great destination for deepening your understanding of Miao history and culture. It's the largest Miao village in China, and now has 1,432 households with a population of over 5,000, of which 99.5% are Miao ethnic group. It's also famous for the houses built on stilts of different heights.
1. What can you do in Kanas Tuvas Village?A.Hike in terraces. | B.See houses of a foreign style. |
C.Experience the modern village life. | D.Learn about houses built on stilts. |
A.In Baoshan Stone Village. | B.In Kanas Tuvas Village. |
C.In Jiaju Tibetan Village. | D.In Xijiang Miao Village. |
A.They remained secret to the outside world in the past. |
B.They are the ethnic villages with unique architecture. |
C.They are still cut off and difficult to access nowadays. |
D.They were originally built to defend their homeland. |