1 . Have you ever been into a cave? If not, please follow us and explore some of the most beautiful caves from around the world!
Marble Caves
Located in the center of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color (depending on the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.
Reed Flute Cave
Reed F1ute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China. The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites (钟乳石), stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.
Fingal’s Cave
This incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave’s size, shape, and naturally – arched (拱形的) roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral - like atmosphere.
The Blue Grotto
The Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.
1. Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves?A.Because boats are only available at sunset. |
B.Because it has the most beautiful scenery. |
C.Because it is surrounded by clear waters. |
D.Because it has enough light in it. |
A.Reed Flute Cave. | B.Marble Caves. |
C.The Blue Grotto. | D.Fingal’s Cave. |
A.Bright blue light | B.Various plants and animals. |
C.Unique underwater hole. | D.Strange sounds. |
In ancient times, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, in Eastern China was called Jing kou.
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River deposit a lot of silt (淤泥) here,
There are three beautiful mountains here—Jinshan Mountain, Beigu Mountain and Jiaoshan Mountain, which are
Jinshan mountain is only 42 meters above sealevel.
Beigu Mountain, 10 meters
Jiaoshan, the highest of the three,
3 . Best Parks to See Wildlife
A recent report from a vacation site listed the total number of species and sizes of several well-known national parks. Here are some of them to see the widest variety of animals.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Number of species per square meter: 317
Located 20 miles southwest of Cleveland, Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a mixed ecosystem of forest and wetlands sheltering a variety of animals. From the boardwalk at Beaver Marsh, watch for water-loving mammals or snapping turtles (鳄龟) that can weigh as much as 55 pounds each. More than 200 bird species live in the park.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Number of species per square meter: 286
The representative for Carlsbad Caverns is the Brazilian free-tailed bat. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of the furry, big-eared creatures live in these caves in southeastern New Mexico, attracting crowds at sunset with their spectacular out Nlight. The Brazilians are one of he 17 bat species that nest at Carlsbad. You might also encounter wild pigs and cave swallows.
Acadia National Park, Maine
Number of species per square meter: 242
The Atlantic Ocean meets the Maine coast at this popular park on Mount Desert Island, providing habitat for wildlife with feet and flippers (鳍状肢) . From the shore, scan the water for the heads of harbor porpoises (鼠海豚) and gray seals.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Number of species per square meter: 219
In western Colorado, the 2, 722 feet between this park s canyon edge and the Gunnison River below support numerous wildlife habitats. Experienced climbers and hikers who adventure into the inner canyon find collared lizards and mule deer.
1. Which park has the fewest species per square meter?A.Acadia National Park. | B.Carlsbad Caverns National Park. |
C.Cuyahoga Valley National Park. | D.Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park |
A.Playing with turtles weighing over 55 pounds. |
B.Watching crowds of flying bats at sunset. |
C.Meeting wild pigs in forests and wetlands. |
D.Observing 17 swallow species nesting in the city. |
A.gray seals. | B.coastal scenery. |
C.collared lizards. | D.harbor porpoises. |
4 . MUST SEE BRAZILIAN LANDMARKS
A country is often defined by its memorable and impressive landmarks. Brazil is no exception. Here are the must-see natural, and man-made landmarks that make Brazil unique.
Cristo Redentor
This is the large statue of an outstretched Jesus Christ that sits upon Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. The statue, over the years, has became an icon for the city. It can be easily accessed via the city bus that starts off in the Santa’ Teresa neighborhood.
Patio do Colegio
This small Jesuit College may not look too grand, but it is the founding site of Sao Paulo itself. Based on history and folktale, if this building was not built by Jesuit monks, the city of Sao Paulo would not be around today.
Amazon Rainforest and River
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest and most biodiverse area of tropical rainforest in the world. Contained within it is its life force, the Amazon River, which is the lar gest river in terms of volume and discharge (排水量) in the world. Together, these two giants create the most spectacular natural wilderness that one should visit.
Iguacu Falls
This churning (漩涡的) white water with thundering sound is a sight to behold. The name of the falls comes from the Guarani word meaning ‘water’ and ‘big’。 The falls themselves are separated into numerous smaller falls, and one large impressive drop, called the Devil’s Throat.
1. Which place can you visit by public transportation?A.Patio do Colegio. | B.Cristo Redentor. |
C.Iguacu Falls. | D.Amazon Rainforest and River. |
A.Cultural buildings. | B.A large statue in Rio de Janeiro. |
C.Natural wilderness. | D.The biggest waterfall in the world, |
A.To introduce the unique symbol of Brazil. |
B.To explore the largest wilderness areas in Brazil |
C.To introduce four must-see Brazilian landmarks. |
D.To display impressive modern Brazilian landmarks |
Xi'an,or Chang'an as it was called for many centuries,has been a built-up urban area for over 3,000 years,and once
These days,the city has made