The Tianshan Tuomuer Grand Canyon (峡谷), also
On June 21, 2013, the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang
2 . Known locally as sakura, the cherry blossoms in Japan are popular with both locals and tourists alike. For the Japanese, sakura hold much cultural and historical significance that goes deeper than their obvious beauty.
Sakura are usually only in full bloom (盛开) for about one week.
While the cherry blossom season occurs between March and May each year, the specific time varies from region to region. Luckily, the Japanese Meteorological Corporation (JMC,日本气象厅) has done all the work.
A.Many people hold flower-watching parties known as hanami. |
B.The pink flowers have inspired poets, artists and soldiers for centuries. |
C.Each year it posts forecasts of when the blooming will begin in each region. |
D.It’s pretty easy to plan your trip around the blooming sakura. |
E.Most people bring beer or other drinks to mark the occasion. |
F.Cherry blossom season is one of the high seasons in Japan. |
G.If you manage to catch the end of the blooming, you’ll see the beautiful flowers. |
For five years, the most famous clock tower in Britain was hidden behind an ugly fortress of scaffolding (脚手架) for restoration. This summer, a sound familiar
The clock tower stands tall over the Palace of Westminster
The size of Big Ben,
During the restoration, the clock was serviced for the first time since it started ticking in 1859, when crowds lined the streets to greet Big Ben’s
1. Where is Mountain Kilimanjaro located?
A.In America. | B.In Africa. | C.In Asia. |
A.It is part of a mountain range. |
B.It is the greatest nature wonder in the world. |
C.It attracts people to see the glacier-covered (冰川覆盖的) peaks. |
A.In 1889. | B.In 1973. | C.In 1987. |
A.Nobody tries to climb it because of worse weather. |
B.Disappearance of snow may be reducing the income of tourism. |
C.Changing climate makes it disappear gradually. |
5 . Here are some fantastic parks in San Antonio.
Brackenridge Park
The park was first established in 1899 and has been popular with both locals and visitors ever since. Towering trees and peaceful riverbanks will greet guests along the park’s paths, and the facilities include playgrounds, museums, a miniature train, a Japanese tea garden, and one of the oldest golf courses in the city.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
In the park, you’ll find about 10 miles of paved(铺过的)and unpaved trails(路线), with a little something for everyone. From rocky climbs to deep canyons, and enchanting forests to open views, there’s no shortage of natural beauty. The area is nationally famous for birdwatching.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The park is the state’s only one on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers quite a large area, so it’s best to make it a full-day or at least a half-day trip so you can be sure to cover everything. While the Alamo is a separate attraction, you will get to enjoy the architectural wonders of Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. They’re all connected by a hike and bike trail, with plenty of stops along the way to picnic, climb trees, and refill water. Admission is free!
Eisenhower Park
Just a 20-to 30-minute drive from the city center, the park puts the best landscapes in the Texas Hill Country on full display, holding 6 miles of hiking trails, both paved and unpaved. Explore dried creek beds, look out over plunging canyons, and enjoy full views of San Antonio down below. You can also find playgrounds for the little ones, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities.
1. What is Friedrich Wilderness Park well-known for?A.Birdwatching. | B.Ancient buildings. |
C.A Japanese tea garden. | D.Unpaved hiking paths. |
A.Brackenridge Park. |
B.Friedrich Wilderness Park. |
C.San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. |
D.Eisenhower Park. |
A.Golf courses and bicycle trails. |
B.Museums and no entrance fee. |
C.Birdwatching and playgrounds. |
D.Hiking trails and barbecue facilities. |
6 . Scotland is packed with beautiful places to visit and you could honestly spend months and months exploring everything this wonderful country has to offer! Next I’m going to take you through some of the best place to visit in Scotland, based on where we have personally visited so far!
Glen Coe
If you asked me where my favourite place to visit in all of Scotland is... I would say, Glen Coe. The whole area of Glen Coe constantly had my face in shock due to the beauty that I was witnessing1 was witnessing (亲眼看见). It’s just a stream of dramatic mountains, lakes, rugged (崎岖的) beauty and more.
Fort William
Fort William is probably one of the most well-known places to visit in Scotland. It’s a popular tourist destination thanks to being home to the UK’s tallest mountain: Ben Nevis. Fort William is also the starting point for one of the world’s most famous train rides: The Jacobite. Harry Potter fans will recognize it as the Hogwarts Express, and this train ride will take you through the beautiful countryside, crossing some iconic Harry Potter filming locations such as the Dumbledore’s Grave and the Glenfinnan Viaduct!
Isle Of Skye
This island feels totally different from other parts of Scotland and is truly rugged and ready! There are many hot spots to explore including the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Glen. I even stayed on a private island with its very own lighthouse, which was one of the coolest places I’ve ever visited and one of the most romantic places stay in Scotland.
Cairngorms National Park
This is the largest national park in the UK so it’s another popular place to visit in Scotland and it’s no surprise why. It’s absolutely beautiful and there’s so much happening at the Cairngorms National Park! From skiing or meeting local reindeers, you’ll not go bored and you’ll be surrounded by beauty the entire time.
1. Which place probably attracts Harry Potter fans most?A.Glen Coe. | B.Isle Of Skye. |
C.Cairngorms National Park. | D.Fort William. |
A.The Jacobite. | B.Local reindeers. |
C.The UK’s tallest mountain. | D.A cool lighthouse. |
A.A geography textbook | B.A science journal. |
C.A travel blog. | D.A diary. |
Venice is an attractive city between the sea and the sky. The city
Venice has a lot of worldfamous tourist
Sadly, the Italian city has been regularly flooded by rising sea water over the years. From November to February, sea level rises up to one and a half meters,
Many of us thought the world had four oceans— the Atlantic, Indian, Pacific and Arctic Oceans. That’s what we
National Geogra phic said its recognition of the world having a fifth ocean would have an impact on
9 . Antarctica
Weather
Antarctica lies in the most southern part of the world. It is the coldest area on Earth. There isn’t much rain, but there is a lot of snow and wind. The lowest temperature was on 21 July in 1983 at -89.2℃!
Population
Nobody lives in Antarctica all the time! The first people to stay there for a while were fishermen in 1786. Now there are about 5,000 scientists and researchers there in the summer.
History of exploration (探险)
During 1907-1909, British explorer Earnest Shackleton explored Antarctica on foot. In 1911, two explorers — a British man named Scott and a Norwegian named Amundsen — raced 1,400 kilometers to the South Pole (南极). Amundsen arrived first.
Animals and birds
There aren’t any large animals in Antarctica. Polar bears live at the North Pole. But there are a lot of penguins and seabirds. Every spring there are over 100 million seabirds in Antarctica.
1. When did the lowest temperature appear in Antarctica?A.In 1786. | B.In 1907. | C.In 1911. | D.In 1983. |
A.Fishermen. | B.Scientists. | C.Researchers. | D.Explorers. |
A.Britain. | B.Norway. | C.The South Pole. | D.The North Pole. |
A rainforest is an area
In the past hundred years, humans
Rainforests are often called the world’s drug store. More than 25% of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests. However, fewer than l%of rainforest plants have been examined for their