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. |
3 . 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. |
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
6 . 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. |
My hometown is Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, located in the central and southwestern part of Gansu Province. It
Linxia is rich in water resources. It is home to the Taohe River, the Daxia River
With green mountains, clear rivers and its
To sum up, people can be exposed
Located in Sichuan Province, the greater Chengdu area is home
As well as being known for
Chengdu has several panda breeding and research facilities, which
The teahouse culture is a big part of Chengdu. Teahouses are
Fan Jinshi, the honorary president of the Dunhuang Academy, is more widely known as the ” Daughter of Dunhuang“. She has spent more than four decades
Fan, together with other scholars, has made several breakthroughs in cave preservation technologies such as
The city of Zibo has never seen so many visitors.
As the sun begins to set, the aroma of sizzling meat falls the air and draws in more
The city was barely known by outsiders
Zibo- style barbecue’s classic three-piece set contains roast lamb, green onions, and nan bread, which,
Behind Zibo’s sudden fame
To promote Zibo-style barbecue, Zibo has launched two dozen “special barbecue trains,” where local tourism officials would serve tourists