1. What did NASA call the area?
A.The Light of Venezuela. |
B.The Lightning Capital of the World. |
C.The Never-ending Storm of Catatumbo. |
A.The warm ocean current. |
B.The strong mountain winds. |
C.The special geographical location. |
A.About 12%. | B.About 30%. | C.About 70%. |
A.The man is afraid of lightening very much. |
B.The locals are surprisingly fearless of lighting. |
C.About 12,000 American people get hit in their lifetime. |
For people from outside the city, Chengdu is the Land of Abundance with a soft dialect, adorable giant pandas, tea houses
For the locals, Chengdu is their hometown with a charming dialect and delicious food in unattractive restaurants, where lovable “obedient” (服从的) husbands can
1. What happened to boats and ships in the Bermuda Triangle?
A.They caught fire without reason. |
B.They crashed into each other. |
C.They disappeared. |
A.A famous explorer. | B.A popular writer. | C.A well-known reporter. |
A.In the 15th century. | B.In the 20th century. | C.In the 17th century. |
A.All of the reports on it are untrue. |
B.It is a dangerous area in the ocean. |
C.It is completely safe at the moment. |
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
The Grand Canal is the longest and
The Grand Canal bears witness to a remarkable and early development of hydraulic engineering(水利工程). It is an essential technological achievement
The Great Wall of the ancient Qi State,the oldest
“Historical records say the Qi State built the wall here to defend itself
In the 1970s,parts of the rammed earth wall(夯土墙)were dug out and used by farmers for their land, but since the early 1990s, the local government
Rapid development and
It states that local governments will establish a dynamic conservation system using remote sensing satellites, drones, information platforms and other technological
Beijing is a city that straddles(跨越)the divide between the ancient and the modern. It is home
This integration of styles
Yet
The development of this city, which is carefully designed
More than 500 pieces of relics
The relics, discovered at the six new sacrificial pits of the ruins, include golden masks, jade and ivory artifacts and bronze wares
The new finds bring the total number of items discovered at Sanxingdui to nearly 2,000
“The new discoveries demonstrate once again that
Tang added that the excavation of the new pits has entered a critical stage,
Originally discovered in the late 1920s, the Sanxingdui Ruins have been referred to as one of the world’s greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
Located in the city of Guanghan, around 60 km from the provincial capital Chengdu, the ruins covering
9 . Britain's brilliant bridges have supported trade, brought communities together and are always the most exciting part of the journey. These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their own right.
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
Described by its legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as “my first love, my darling", it was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic. Now, more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-long toll (通行费)bridge over the Avon Gorge. The £ 1 toll for every journey pays for its maintenance. The history of the bridge, dating back to 1864, is kept alive through a programme of tours, events and exhibitions.
Infinity Bridge, Stockton-On-Tees
A pedestrian(行人)and cycle footbridge across the River Tees, its working title was the North Shore Footbridge, before it was given its grander name when opened in 2009. It is particularly incredible at night. The arches(拱形)of the bridge are also lit white and, on calm nights, their reflection in the water appears as an infinity(无穷大)symbol, thus inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.
Tower Bridge, London
An engineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Portland stone and steel, it took construction workers eight years to complete. More than 120 years old, it's a popular tourist attraction, as well as a functional bridge. Visitors can take in the views over the capital, experience seeing London life through the Glass Floor, and visit the Victorian Engine Rooms.
Iron Bridge, Shropshire
Opened in 1781 , this is the first arch bridge in the world made out of cast iron. Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution, it transformed the craft of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the iron trade in Shropshire.
1. Which bridge has the longest history?A.Clifton Suspension Bridge. | B.Infinity Bridge. |
C.Tower Bridge. | D.Iron Bridge. |
A.It was originally meant for pedestrains. | B.The public give it two names. |
C.Ifs well worth visiting at night. | D.Its arch is bigger than any other bridge's. |
A.It charges drivers for each passing. | B.It offers walkers a good view at night. |
C.It was made from thousands of stones. | D.It's a symbol of the industrial revolution. |
The Xi’an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China’s long history. It
We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.
After
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