Yueyang Tower is
Before the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Yueyang Tower was mainly used
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. |
On Huangshan, there are oddly-shaped pines scattered about the peaks and ravines(沟壑). They are one of the four wonders of Huangshan.
Huangshan pines
Huangshan pines are different from other pines. Most of them don’t grow on the earth,
The Pine Greeting Guests is about 10 meters high. The diameter of
4 . Washington D.C.is the capital of the United States. It's the center of the national government. It's a busy，working city with a large population. But what is more，Washington is also a city of history and culture.
Washington was created in 1790，when Congress(国会)decided to place the nation's new capital in the east of the country. It was built halfway between the northern and the southern states of the America. And of course it was named after George Washington，the first President of the United States.
There are many tourist sights in Washington. One of them is the White House. This is the home and office of the President of the United States. Most visitors are，however，surprised by how small the White House actually is.
Washington is also a great culture city. The Library of Congress contains one of the largest library collections in the world. The Smithsonian Museum holds the nation's largest collection of cultural materials. And John F.Kennedy Center is a famous center of art and culture. It has many great musical and theatre performances throughout the year.
1. The writer mainly talks about________.| A．Washington |
| B．the history and culture of Washington |
| C．buildings and sights in Washington |
| D．the history of Washington |
| A．the east of the USA |
| B．the center of the USA |
| C．the east and halfway away from the north |
| D．the east，on the middle point from north to south of the country |
| A．general introduction，history，sights and culture. |
| B．general introduction，sights and history |
| C．population，history and culture |
| D．history and culture |
| A．Washington is the largest city in the USA |
| B．Washington is also the center of economic in the USA |
| C．it is situated in the west of the USA |
| D．Washington is a young city |
5 . Sitting on the peaceful coast of the Calapagos Islands, Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn’t forget the Charles Darwin (1809-1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired his famous work On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwin’s footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.
The islands are certainly a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be.
The most well-known animals of the Calapagos is the giant tortoise (巨型陆龟), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago (群岛). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.
Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.
Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.
1. What do we know about Darwin’s visit to the islands?| A．He studied different creatures on the islands. |
| B．He completed his famous book on the istands. |
| C．He was touched by the geography of the islands. |
| D．He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands. |
| A．Animals on the islands feed on grass. |
| B．Local government forbids killing wildlife. |
| C．People cannot visit the islands as they wish. |
| D．Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals. |
| A．the beautiful sea views |
| B．Darwin’s inspiring trip |
| C．a closer view of animals |
| D．various daring activities |
| A．A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers |
| B．Calapagos as a Paradise for Adventurers |
| C．Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Calapagos |
| D．A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection |
