Xiechi Lake, also known as Yuncheng Salt Lake in China’s Shanxi Province,
Now, China wants to transform that online
In an effort
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
The Lion Rock mountain stands not only as one of the most famous scenic spots in Hong Kong,
The Lion Rock spirit has also
Cui created Lion Rock in Hong Kong, a colored ink painting. In his painting, Cui depicts (描绘) the cliffs of the Lion Rock, surrounded by blooming trees and
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
5 . The grass swung gently above a crack in the limestone (石灰岩) and Ludvik Husu realized he had found what he was searching for: a new cave in Slovenia’s dramatic Karst (喀斯特) region.
The cave enthusiast, with more than 50 years of experience, told AFP that “the conditions were perfect ... all the signs pointed to something beneath” as he felt the air current push up from below.
The 63-year-old had come across a new, 60-meter-deep limestone cave, a discovery that made the headlines this summer in a country that prides itself on its 14,000 underground caves.
The tiny Alpine nation is unusually rich in caves, which are a major tourist attraction. Perhaps the best known is the Postojna cave system, the longest in Europe, discovered by another amateur enthusiast two centuries ago. It extends for 24 kilometers and has offered up valuable finds for biologists.
Stanislav Glazar, a Postojna cave guide, told AFP that more than 150 species have been discovered in the system.
Glazar said Postojna is one of the richest caves in the world “in limestone formations.” The cave, located about 50 kilometers south of the capital Ljubljana, was also home to the world’s first cave tourist train, which began transporting visitors in 1872.
Elsewhere in the Karst region, the cave systems are of historical, cultural and even extraterrestrial interest. For instance, the UNESCO-listed Skocjan system was where the European Space Agency sent some astronauts to prepare for life in space.
“Astronauts know that the Karst world is exceptional, in a similar way to the environment in space: you don’t know what to expect at your next step,” said Skocjan Caves director Tomaz Zorman.
But for Husu, it’s the exploration that proves most rewarding. Once he knows there is something beneath, he digs around the crack to widen it and alerts fellow cavers to help gain access. He then uses ropes and a lamp to go down to what are vertical entrances in most caves. But doesn’t he feel scared to enter such unexplored depths?
“You enter a cave out of curiosity — there is no fear! Those who feel fear should stay home,” he said.
1. What was people’s attitude towards Ludvik Husu’s new finding this summer?A.Critical. | B.Positive. | C.Doubtful. | D.Indifferent. |
A.It has little biological value. |
B.It has diverse limestone formations. |
C.It is the most famous cave system in Europe. |
D.It has been open to the public for two centuries. |
A.Financial. | B.Political. | C.Alien. | D.Biological. |
A.Slovenia is known for its Karst landforms. |
B.Ludvik Husu started exploring caves before he was 13. |
C.Slovenia has the most underground caves in the world. |
D.Ludvik Husu is often upset about entering unexplored caves. |
6 . Top universities for employability 2021 in USA
California Institute of Technology
The California Institute of Technology, founded in 1891, is one of the best private universities in the world, ranking 9 in National Universities. Its setting is suburban and the campus size is 124 acres. The student population is tiny compared with other colleges with just over 1,000 undergraduates and 1,200 postgraduates (2021 ). Students are admitted on the basis of strong maths, science and engineering skills and interest. Some of them may get high scholarship.
Tuition and fees: $58,680(2020-2021)
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private research university that was founded in 1740 in Pennsylvania, USA. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,872(fall 2021). Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and is one of several institutions that claim to have been the first university in America. University of Pennsylvania is ranked number 4 in National Universities.
Tuition and Fees: $ 57,770(2020-2021)
Columbia University
For more than 260 years, Columbia university has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world. The oldest private institution recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,170(fall 2021) and is the 5th oldest in the United States. It is ranked number 11 in National Universities.
Tuition and Fees: $53,000(2020-2021)
University of Chicago
University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,989(fall 2021). In an urban setting, the campus size is 217 acres. University of Chicago has a reputation for devotion to academic scholarship and its ranking is number 6 in National Universities.
Tuition and Fees: $49,298(2020-2021)
1. What is special about California Institute of Technology?A.It is the oldest university in America. |
B.It is a small but well-known university. |
C.It offers the highest academic scholarship. |
D.It only admits international talented students. |
A.University of Chicago. | B.Columbia University. |
C.University of Pennsylvania. | D.California Institute of Technology. |
A.They are all built in urban areas. | B.They are all small schools in size. |
C.They are all private universities. | D.They are all ranked top 10 in the USA. |
Huangguoshu Waterfall, also called Huangguoshu or Huangguoshu Falls, is the largest waterfall in Asia and the third largest waterfall in the world.
Located on the Baishui River in Anshun, Guizhou (about 128 kilometers away from Guiyang,
Today’s skiers are used to relying on ski lifts at resorts to take them to the top of a mountain before
The pair of boards are wrapped with horsehide(马革),
According to rock carvings uncovered in the area by archaeologists, such
However, Altay plans to protect and promote its skiing culture. The local government department
9 . Unique and distinct to Rwanda, milk bars make many of our communities get together. They are places to meet for breakfast or lunch. They are also places to socialize with people of different backgrounds. While it is difficult for strangers to understand these local milk bars, they reflect a little-known truth about how intrinsic cows and milk are to Rwandan culture.
Pascal Kubwimana, a taxi-moto operator who has been coming to Kuruhimbi almost every day for two years, says he is not going anywhere. “I love the milk here,” he said, washing down his bread and beans with a litre of hot milk. “It helps me feel good all day when I have it for breakfast. I even take some home in the evening. My children love it.”
With around 70% of Rwanda’s population engaged in agriculture, cows are an economic advantage as well as a symbol of wealth and social status in rural areas. In fact, cows are held in such high regard here that it’s common to include the animal into your child’s name. Many traditional Rwandan dances are also inspired by cows. In the Umushayayo, which is often characterized as a sort of Rwandan ballet, women imitate the gentle movements of cows while showing their beauty and grace. And in the Ikinyemera, Igishakamba and other dances, men and women stretch their arms upward to represent cow horns.
In Rwanda, when you want to wish someone well, you say “gira inka” (may you have a cow) or “amashyo” (have thousands of cows), and you’ll hear the response, “amashongore” (have thousands of female cows). When you want to express profound gratefulness, you say “nguhaye inka” (I give you a cow).
1. What can people do in milk bars according to paragraph 1?A.Wear unique clothing. | B.Learn to prepare lunch. |
C.Communicate with others. | D.Drink free specially-made milk. |
A.He is fond of the milk bars. |
B.He usually gets help from the barkeepers. |
C.He often takes his children to the milk bars. |
D.He dislikes staying too long in the milk bars. |
A.The large population of Rwanda. | B.The traditional dances in Rwanda. |
C.The importance of cows in Rwanda. | D.The agricultural development of Rwanda. |
A.To wish someone well. | B.To convey deep thanks. |
C.To congratulate someone. | D.To respond to someone’s question. |
10 . If you’re a camping lover, the scenery of the following campsites will provide you with an experience that you will never forget.
North Rim Campground, Grand Canyon, Arizona
Address: North Rim, AZ 86052, USA
Camping in the famous Grand Canyon, with its layers of million-year-old red rock, is the favorite thing for many people. After all, it is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You will see rural views of the canyon which is shaded by towering pines. And it is home to vast wildlife including wild wolves and deer.
Apgar Campground, Glacier National Park, Montana
Address: US Hwy 2, West Glacier, MT 59901, USA
There are plenty of original forests, mountain meadows, lakes, and rocky mountains in Glacier National Park. Adventurous visitors and campers visiting Montana enter a hiker’s paradise when coming here. Apgar Campground is situated among the trees and wildlife there ranges from mountain goats to grizzly bears.
Watchman Campground, Zion National Park, Utah
Address: UT-9, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
Located a quarter-mile from the south entrance of Zion National Park in Utah, Watchman Campground is surrounded by hug sandstone cliffs, tall rocky peaks and pines. There is the Virgin River near the campgrounds, allowing campers access to bike trails along the riverbank plus hiking to a nearby archeological (考古学的) site.
Hidden Valley Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, California
Address: California 92277, USA
For campers wanting to enjoy a unique experience in the desert, sleeping under the starry skies and surrounded by cacti and rock formations, Joshua Tree National Park is the answer. The campgrounds and park become even more breathtaking at sunset when the colors of the sky are noticeable against the vast ground.
1. What will campers enjoy at North Rim Campground?A.Bike riding along a river. | B.Sunsets against the vast desert. |
C.Goats and bears in ancient forests. | D.Red rocks formed in ancient times. |
A.California 92277, USA. | B.North Rim, AZ 86052, USA. |
C.UT-9, Springdale, UT 84767, USA. | D.US Hwy 2. West Glacier, MT 59901. USA. |
A.Apgar Campground. | B.Hidden Valley Campground. |
C.North Rim Campground. | D.Watchman Campground. |