A.The south of the country. |
B.The North Sea. |
C.The west of the country. |
1. When was the Burj Dubai completed?
A.In 2015. | B.In 2009. | C.In 2008. |
A.In Europe and the Middle East. |
B.In Asia and the Middle East. |
C.In North America and Asia. |
A.Tall buildings are wonderful to look at. |
B.Tall buildings save more resources. |
C.People like to live in tall buildings. |
A.About 400 meters. | B.About 200 meters. | C.About 300 meters. |
3 . Galapagos Islands: Paradise for Animals
A trip to the Galapagos Islands will be the journey of your lifetime. The Islands are a group of 12 volcanic islands and numerous islets and rocks, off the Pacific coast of Ecuador. The area of the islands is 3,086 square miles, consisting of 13 major islands, of which 5 are inhabited. The islands are hilly, rising to a height of 5,000 feet. Even though the Galapagos Islands were formed about 4 to 5 million years ago, volcanoes are still active.
The islands have been known by many different names, including the “Enchanted Islands” because of the way in which the strong and swift currents make navigation difficult. Legend has it that there are sea monsters living on the islands. They control the sea. The islands are also named Giant Land Tortoises for those giant tortoises that live there.
The Island s interesting volcanic geology, as well as its rich plants and animals have been admired and studied by numerous travelers, scientists, and naturelovers. Scientists are still faced with a mystery how such a large diversity of species could develop in a remote location like the Galapagos Islands.
Galapagos has been called “a living museum and showcase of evolution”. The Islands are famous for their unique species, which are not found elsewhere. Best known are the huge tortoise and some species of lizards.The animals on the islands influenced British nature scientist Charles Darwin’ s ideas about evolution. He visited the islands in 1830. It was here that he made the major part of his observation that led to his theories on evolution and The Origin of Species. Many scientists have since carried out research on the islands.
The Galapagos Islands are ideal for adventure activities, whether your favorite adventures are snorkeling, kayaking, hiking or others, the Galapagos has activities for everyone.
1. From the first paragraph we know that ________.A.the Galapagos Islands are volcanic islands |
B.the Galapagos Islands are situated on the east of Ecuador |
C.the Galapagos Islands are deserted islands |
D.volcanoes on these islands are dead ones |
A.unique landscapes |
B.diversity of plants and animals |
C.difficult navigation due to the strong currents |
D.legend about the sea monsters |
A.tell readers Darwin once lived on Galapagos |
B.show the importance of Galapagos to evolution |
C.suggest that these islands have a long history |
D.show there is a variety of species on these islands |
A.the volcanic geology |
B.the highly diverse wildlife |
C.the birthplace of evolution |
D.the different names |
My friend and I have arrived in Katherine,
Marrakech (马拉喀什) is the fourth largest city in Morocco and has a rich architectural heritage. However, an earthquake in September caused serious damage
The Medina district, the old cultural center of Marrakech, was one of them.
Apart from ancient walls, Morocco World News reported that the city’s Kharbouch Mosque (清真寺) was almost
After visiting Marrakech
6 . Enjoy the Beauty of Yunnan
Spring: March to May
Yunnan’s spring is warm with few rains, and the temperature changes quickly.
Average temperature: 6-20℃ (43-68℉)
Clothes: jackets, hoodies (连帽衫), long sleeves, jeans
Recommended tour destinations: The spring in Yunnan is the best time to visit blooming flowers and newly sprouted (发芽的) plants. Luoping, Dali and Lijiang are the most beautiful places in Yunnan during this time. You may go to Luoping for the seas of yellow rape flowers, and enjoy the cherry blossoms around Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake in Dali.
Summer: June to August
It’s not as hot as other places in China, and it’s often rainy. You may take an umbrella and raincoat with you.
Average temperature: 15-26℃ (59-79℉)
Clothes: T-shirts, short sleeves, thin pants...
Recommended tour destinations: In summer, you may appreciate lotus flowers in Puzhehei Scenic Area, stroll around Lijiang Ancient Town, visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Shuhe Ancient Town and Lugu Lake in Lijiang.
Autumn: September to November-BEST Months to Visit Yunnan
Both the temperature and the rainfall decrease in autumn. It’s cool and clear to go for pleasant trips.
Average temperature: 17-25℃ (63-77℉)
Clothes: T-shirts, jeans, basketball coat...
Recommended tour destinations: To see the most beautiful autumn leaves and flowers in Yunnan, you can go to Gudong Gingko Village in Tengchong, Stone Forest in Kunming and Potatso National Park in Shangri-La.
Winter: December to February
It’s sunny and dry usually with a lower temperature, even so it’s still warmer than the northern China. Lots of visitors go there to escape from bitter cold and consider it the best time to visit Yunnan China.
Average temperature: 8-19℃ (46-66℉)
Clothes: sweaters, overcoats, jackets, thick pants...
Recommended tour destinations: There are varied scenic spots and activities to do in winter. The world heritage Yuanyang Rice Terraces is fantastic with the glittering watering fields all over the mountains. Xishuangbanna houses the only tropical rainforest in China, which is also a popular winter destination.
1. What can we learn about Yunnan’s spring?A.You may appreciate blooming flowers and newly sprouted plants at this time. |
B.It rains quite a lot with changeable weather. |
C.It enjoys a significantly high temperature. |
D.You may pack jackets, short sleeves and thin pants in your luggage then. |
A.It is still hot and rains a lot in Autumn in Yunnan. |
B.Summer in Lijiang is much the same as other places. |
C.Stone Forest features beautiful autumn leaves and flowers. |
D.You may appreciate lotus flowers in Lijiang Ancient Town. |
A.Luoping | B.Xishuangbanna | C.Lijiang | D.Kunming |
7 . Qibao Ancient Village
Qibao, located in the center of Minhang District, Shanghai, is a village with a history of one thousand years. In the village, wine and tea are served on old-fashioned square tables together with long benches, long-mouth copper pots and flat-end chopstick used. The most famous snacks in old Shanghai are square pastry, rice wine and steamed salted pork in wine.
Entrance Ticket: 45 yuan per all-in-one ticket (preferable price of 30 yuan is available now), covering almost all tourist attractions inside the village.
Telephone: 021-21087225
Jinshan Village of Farmer Painting
Villagers skillfully make good use of folk arts such as printing and dyeing, embroidery (刺绣), wood carving. They take the various folk customs and the busy scenes of labor of villagers in the lower Changjiang valley as the theme of paintings and create farmer paintings in a simple style.
Entrance Ticket: 30 yuan/person
Telephone: 021-57355555
Merry Countryside Tour in Zhonghua Village
The village provides tourists with accommodations, tours, chess, cards, fitness and entertainment through renting out separate farmhouse and sells tourist products and agricultural by-products related to the merry countryside tour.
Entrance Ticket: Free Telephone: 021-57395433
Pudong Lingkong Agric Gardening
It is one of Shanghai countryside tour scenic spots, which features art of teapots, crop plantation and export. The Geological Science Popularization Hall stores up tens of thousands of rare stones collected all over the world.
Entrance Ticket: 50 yuan /person
Telephone: 021-33935557
1. What can you do when you are in Qibao?A.Enter the village for free. | B.See busy scenes of labor of villagers. |
C.Experience various folk customs. | D.Taste steamed salted pork in wine. |
A.Jinshan Village. | B.Qibao Ancient Village. |
C.Zhonghua Village. | D.Pudong Lingkong Agric Gardening. |
A.City developments. | B.Countryside life. |
C.Traditional customs. | D.Agricultural achievements. |
8 . The Hangzhou Xixi National Wetland Park in East China’s Zhejiang Province, founded in 2005, is the country’s first national wetland park.
Situated in the western part of Hangzhou, Xixi is only 5 kilometers away from the West Lake, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site in the city.
Water is the soul of Xixi. With an area of 11.5 square kilometers, the park is mostly covered by streams, ponds, lakes and swamps, with six long rivers forming a tangled network of waterways. Nearly 70 percent of the park is water and the length of waterways inside the park surpasses 100 kilometers.
Additionally, about 85 percent of the land in Xixi is covered by plants such as reeds, willows and persimmon(柿子)trees and a variety of wildlife living among them, making Xixi a great platform for animal and bird watching, scientific research and education.
Because of its abundant water resources and species, Xixi Wetland is an important part of Hangzhou’s ecosystem and helps purify water, relieve flooding, regulate the climate and maintain biodiversity. Nestled in an urban area of the city, it is dubbed “the natural purifier of Hangzhou”.
As well as providing a haven for people to enjoy the region’s natural charm, Xixi Wetland is also a cultural treasure trove(宝藏)which has been depicted and extolled by scholars throughout history.
Xixi was a land of idyllic beauty and a place of seclusion(隐居)in the eyes of ancient people. Inspired by the elegance of Xixi, many literati(文人)—including Su Dongpo, Tang Bohu, Dong Qichang and Yu Dafu —created numerous literary works about the place. Some of them are showcased on the inscribed boards and tablets dotted throughout the wetland park.
The Xixi Wetland was not quite so well-known to people until the famous Chinese film director Feng Xiaogang used it as a backdrop for part of his 2008 film If You Are the One, adding the wetland to the list of must-visit tourist attractions in Hangzhou.
Today, the pristine(未开发的)scenery, the rustic(淳朴的)charm of a country lifestyle and the ancient traditions of Xixi lure tourists from around the world.
1. How long is the waterway of Xixi National Wetland Park?A.Over 5 kilometers. | B.Over 11.5 kilometers. |
C.Over 70 kilometers. | D.Over 100 kilometers. |
A.Because it is a platform for animal and bird watching. |
B.Because it is a platform for scientific research and education. |
C.Because it is nestled in an urban area of the city. |
D.Because its ecosystem helps purify water. |
A.criticized | B.praised | C.described C. painted |
A.Return to Paradise | B.Tourist Attractions in Hangzhou |
C.Hangzhou, the Natural Purifier | D.A Place of Seclusion |
The Vikings, whose ancestors came from Scandinavia, were the first Europeans
Later a man, Biarni set sail from Iceland in search
In the year 1002, Leif, Eric the Red’s son, followed Biarni’s directions and sailed to
10 . New Zealand
What can you see? Mountains, volcanoes, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, forests, beaches. Both islands are mountainous. In fact, only 30% of New Zealand is flat. | The Maoris When the Maoris first arrived in New Zealand, they lived in villages and were excellent fishermen, hunters and farmers. About 50 years ago, many Maoris started to live and work in the large cities and took jobs in the government, industries, medicine and education. They are proud of their culture and decide to keep many of the customs which are part of their way of life. |
Who can you meet? Most people live on North Island. Eighty-five percent of New Zealanders are “pakeha” (“white men”), which means their “great grandfathers” came from Europe. Ten percent are Maoris. The Maoris came to New Zealand from the Polynesian islands probably around the tenth century. The “pakeha” started to arrive in New Zealand from Europe about 200 years ago as farmers and traders. | Fact box: New Zealand. Position: South of the equator(赤道). Nearest neighbour: Australia, 1,600 km away. Size: Two main islands —North Island and South Island: together they are 268.680 square kilometers. Population: 4 million. Capital: Wellington. Languages: English and Maori. |
A.Four million white people. | B.20% of the population being Maoris. |
C.About 1, 600 km south of the equator. | D.Nearly 1/3 of the country being plains. |
A.the white people and the Polynesians | B.the white people and the “pakeha” |
C.the Maoris and the white people | D.the Maoris and the Polynesians |
A.Living in small villages. | B.Developing farming skills. |
C.Keeping their own culture. | D.Taking up government jobs. |