1 . Are you a fan of outdoor adventures? Do you enjoy scenic views to relax? Look no further, as the following destinations offer all that and more.
Athabasca Falls
Alberta, Canada
Water from the Canadian Rockies flows down into the waterfalls of Jasper National Park, creating a flow with wild energy. The falls are wheelchairs accessible, with a paved path taking admirers to a number of viewpoints. If visitors leave the path, they can explore both the upper and lower regions of the trail.
Akaka Falls Trail
Hakalau, Hawaii
A short half-mile hike is big on sights and low on hard activity. The well-kept ring like trail guide visitors around to see a number of waterfalls, including the 442-foot main attraction, and beautiful local flora (植物群) among the famous landscape. Though there are no hills to climb, there are a number of stairways to go.
Nugget Falls
Juneau, Alaska
Located in Tongass National Forest about 12 miles from Juneau, the Mendenhall Glacier has produced Nugget Falls, a fan-like waterfall that leads into a lake. A series of short hikes allows for different views of the waterfall and icy surrounds, which are also known for frequent brown bear sightings.
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Valley, California
Yosemite National Park is one of the oldest national parks in America and home to the fifth tallest waterfall in the world. Hikers can reach it by taking a 1-mile trail from the lodge or the 7.2-mile round-trip Yosemite Falls Trail route. Late spring is best, with the highest water flow. In the winter, the temperatures dip below freezing. A park admission fee applies.
1. Where can visitors expect to see frequent brown bear sightings?A.Athabasca Falls. | B.Akaka Falls Trail. | C.Nugget Falls. | D.Yosemite Falls. |
A.Winter. | B.Spring. | C.Summer. | D.Fall. |
A.In a travel magazine. | B.In a novel. | C.In a history book. | D.In a diary. |
2 . Mexico has more than just beaches. Several Mexican cities have been recognized as forming part of the heritage of humanity and are considered to be of outstanding universal value.
Oaxaca
Oaxaca and the nearby archaeological site Monte Alban have both been recognized by UNESCO. Oaxaca, the capital city of the state of the same name, was founded in 1529 and offers a good example of previous Spanish town planning. Oaxaca is considered one of Mexico’s best foodie destinations. Learn what foods and drinks you should try in Oaxaca.
Guanajuato
As a silver mining town in the past, Guanajuato seems special. The winding streets and small squares give it a more friendly feel than some of the other cities. This is a student town with a vibrant culture and an important cultural festival — the International Cervantino Festival which is held every October.
Puebla
Puebla is one of Mexico’s large cities, but its historical center can easily be explored on foot. It has some special historical structures such as the 16th-century cathedral and some other fine buildings with walls covered in tiles.
Morelia
Morelia, the capital of the state of Michoacán, was originally called Valladolid, but its name was changed in honor of independence hero José María Morelos y Pavón. The Museo del Dulce is a stop you shouldn’t miss in Morelia. Visits to nearby Patzcuaro or the reserves are also recommended on a trip to Morelia.
1. What are visitors recommended to do in Oaxaca?A.Walk on a beach. | B.Enjoy local cuisine. |
C.Visit a student town. | D.Join a cultural festival. |
A.Architecture. | B.Reserves. | C.Silver mining. | D.Foods and drinks. |
A.Oaxaca. | B.Guanajuato. | C.Puebla. | D.Morelia. |
1. 地理位置中国的东南部、面临东海
2. 名胜之地西湖
3. 休闲:划船,漫步,在草坪上野餐
4. 变化:高楼大厦。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯:
3. 电子邮件的开头和结尾已写好不计入总词数。
参考词汇:草坪 lawn
Dear Linda,
I am very glad to know that you will come to my city-Hangzhou this summer vacation. Now I’m writing to tell you something about it.
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4 . A bridge is a structure constructed to connect two places without blocking the way beneath it. Below are four famous bridges in the world.
Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs is in Venice, Italy, which was designed by Antonio Contino. The bridge’s construction was begun in 1600 and completed in 1603. The bridge was supposed to be the last view for prisoners, who would sigh at the beauty of Venice, before being taken to prison. That is why it is called the Bridge of Sighs.
Tsing Ma Bridge
The bridge is named after the two islands it connects-Ma Wan and Tsing Yi in Hong Kong. It has both a roadway and a railway and is the longest suspension bridge (悬索桥) with two decks. The bridge is 4518 feet long and 676 feet tall, which was designed by Mott MacDonald. The construction was begun in 1992 and completed in 1997.
Tower Bridge
The Tower Bridge is situated in London, which is a combination of the drawbridge (开合桥) and suspension bridge. Designed by Horace Jones and John Wolfe Barry, it was built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge stretches across the River Thames near the Tower of London. The drawbridge is drawn about 1,000 times a year.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge joins the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, whose chief designer was Jbseph Strauss. The bridge has been named the most beautiful and most photographed bridge in the world. It is 8,981 feet long, 746 feet tall and 90 feet wide. Construction of the bridge was begun in 1933 and completed in 1937. In 1987, the bridge was named a California historic landmark.
1. Which bridge has the longest history?A.The Bridge of Sighs. | B.The Tsing Ma Bridge. |
C.The Tower Bridge. | D.The Golden Gate Bridge. |
A.It was named by its designer. | B.It was named by the government. |
C.It got its name because of its length. | D.It got its name from the two islands it connected. |
A.It links two oceans. |
B.It is the longest bridge in the world. |
C.It is a historic landmark in California. |
D.It is a combination of the drawbridge and suspension bridge. |
旅游资源 | 许多世界著名的风景名胜,如九寨沟(湖水清澈见底;色彩斑斓)和都江堰水利工程(2,000多年的历史;仍在发挥作用) |
相关信息 | 气候适宜;交通便利 |
2.信的开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数;
3.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:都江堰水利工程Dujiangyan Irrigation Project
Dear Nick,
I’m glad to hear that you’re coming to Sichuan in October.
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Li Hua
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7 . With no special equipment, no fences and no watering, two abandoned agricultural fields in the UK have been rewilded (重新野化), in large part due to the efforts of jays, which actually “engineered” these new woodlands. Researchers now hope that rewilding projects can take a more natural and hands-off approach and that jays can shed some of their bad reputations.
The two fields, which researchers have called the New Wilderness and the Old Wilderness, had been abandoned in 1996 and 1961 respectively. The former was a bare field, while the latter was grassland—both lay next to ancient woodlands. Researchers had suspected that the fields would gradually return to wilderness, but it was impressive to see just how quickly this happened, and how much of it was owed to birds.
Using aerial data, the researchers monitored the two sites. After just 24 years, the New Wilderness had grown into a young, healthy wood with 132 live trees per hectare, over half of which (57%) were oaks. Meanwhile, the Old Wilderness resembled a mature woodland after 39 years, with 390 trees per hectare.
“This native woodland restoration was approaching the structure (but not the species composition) of long-established woodlands within six decades,” the researchers explained in the study.
Part of this reforestation was done by the wind, and researchers suspect that previous ground disturbance may have aided the woodland establishment—which is good news, as it would suggest that agricultural areas may be reforested faster than anticipated. However, animals—Eurasian jays, thrushes, wood mice, and squirrels—also played an important role in helping the forests take shape. This handful of species provided much of the natural regeneration needed for the forest to develop. Jays, in particular, seem to have done a lot of heavy lifting.
1. What does the underlined word “shed” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Be opposed to. |
B.Be ashamed of. |
C.Get used to. |
D.Get rid of. |
A.The scale of the woodlands. |
B.The diversity of the fields. |
C.The rate of the changes. |
D.The frequency of the wilderness. |
A.The woodland restoration was approaching the structure of long-established ones. |
B.Much of the wilderness of the fields was owed to birds. |
C.Previous ground disturbance aided the woodland establishment. |
D.How quickly the fields returned to wilderness over time. |
A.The essential role of humans in the reforestation. |
B.The factors that contribute to the reforestation. |
C.The importance of woodland establishment. |
D.The threats faced by a handful of wild animals. |
1.家乡的概况(地理位置、人口、气候、历史等);
2.家乡的特色(美景、美食、名人等);
3.邀请听众来做客。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.开头已给出,不计入词数;
3.可以适当增加细节、以使行文连贯。
Hello everyone. I am Li Hua…
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9 . The Silk Road is the name of different roads that connected Europe, Africa and Asia long ago. People reached these different places along these roads. Scientists believe people began to travel the Silk Road about 3000 years ago. At that time the Chinese silk trade became important in the world. The Silk Road covered almost 6500 kilometers. It went from Rome to China, which is from the West to the Far East.
Merchants travelled along the Silk Road to carry silk, of course. They also carried and traded other things like spices (香料), cloth, jewels and gold. Along and around these ancient paths have come many fascinating and mysterious stories. It is said that Roman soldiers who lost a war travelled through central Asia. They decided to live somewhere near the ancient Chinese villages. Some of these Romans married local Chinese women and the legend of the blond-haired, blue-eyed tribes of China was started.
Some historians believe that the people of Kashmir were taken away from their country Israel. They were prisoners (俘虏) of war almost 2800 years ago. People say that these people travelled along the Silk Road. They kept their Jewish way of life for a long time.
During its busiest period, the Silk Road allowed people from many different cultures and countries to meet each other and mix. The Silk Road allowed the sharing of valuable things and new ideas. It included people and trading goods from different areas. All these peoples travelled the Silk Road. And they shared goods, stories, languages, and cultures. In modern times, the old Silk Road routes are still used, but now they are crossed by trains instead of camels and horses. There is even a silk route museum in Jiuquan in China. It has over 35,000 objects from all along the Silk Road. In this way, China protects the history of many countries and peoples.
1. The underlined word “Merchants” in the passage probably means ________.A.foreigners | B.businessmen | C.soldiers | D.prisoners |
A.the Silk Road began with the wars. |
B.the Silk Road covered almost 6500 kilometers in China. |
C.people began to travel the Silk Road about 3000 years ago. |
D.people from Israel were not included among people on the Silk Road. |
A.there are many old stories about them. |
B.the historians and scientists think highly of them. |
C.China will make good use of the Silk Road again. |
D.people can keep on traveling and trading along them. |
A.Stories along the Silk Road | B.Silk Route Museum |
C.Trade for Silk | D.The West and the Far East |
内容包括:(1)基本介绍(位于中国东部;占地11万平方公里;人口1000万);
(2)城市特色(树木繁多;沿海城市;啤酒之城)
(3)其他情况
沿海城市:coastal city 青岛啤酒:Tsingtao beer
Dear Mike,
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Best wishes,
Li Hua