1. Which is the highest mountain in this area?
A.Mount Karen. | B.Mount Heather. | C.Mount Brown. |
A.Skiing. | B.Seeing wildlife. | C.Having snowmobile tours. |
A.A bit cold. | B.Quite cool. | C.Very hot. |
A.Winter. | B.Autumn. | C.Summer. |
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,
1. Why is the man going to Montreal next summer?
A.To do some business. | B.To attend a wedding. | C.To take a course. |
A.It is the biggest city in Quebec Province. |
B.It is far from the St. Lawrence River. |
C.It is the capital of Quebec Province. |
A.The ancient buildings. | B.The cold winter. | C.The beautiful river. |
After 53 years as Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, the southern shores of Lake Michigan
Don’t let its small size and
Indiana Dunes National Park is located in the Indiana Dunes State Park,
Aside from the spectacular sand dunes, the
The Port of Indiana is a reminder that this area narrowly
5 . 4 Most walkable cities in Europe
Seville, SpainSeville in Spain takes the top spot as Europe’s most walkable city, offering the shortest walking route between the top four tourist attractions.Visitors can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral. After that, it’s only a short trip on foot to visit the beautiful Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood.
Venice, ItalyVenice is well-known as a heaven for pedestrians (行人), so it’s no surprise it ranks as the second best location for walkable city breaks. There are endless alleyways to explore, as well as plenty of beautiful bridges over the crisscrossing canals that the city is famous for. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square, Basilica and bell tower, all in only 1.3 miles.
Porto, PortugalNestled along Portugal’s picturesque coast, Porto comes in third with its top attractions all covered by a 30-minute walking route. Meander along the Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro River, head to the Clérigos Church Bell Tower and enjoy a riverfront walking place along the Cais da Ribeira. The Stock Exchange Palace is also just a short walk away.
Florence, ItalyFlorence, Italy, secures its place as the fourth most walkable city in Europe thanks to its stunning attractions that can be seamlessly explored on foot. A 1.6 mile route covers the awe-inspiring Piazzale Michelangelo; the famous Uffizi Gallery; the Piazza del Duomo where you will be amazed at the magnificent Florence Cathedral; and the Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the statue of David.
1. How long is probably the walking route in Seville?A.1.1 miles. | B.1.3 meters. | C.1.6 meters. | D.1.8 meters. |
A.Seville. | B.Venice. | C.Porto. | D.Florence. |
A.To compare the four cities. |
B.To show the benefits of walking. |
C.To stress the importance of traveling. |
D.To attract visitors to walk in these cities. |
6 . 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 |
7 . When is the best time to visit Canada? It’s really hard to say, but your time can depend on what parts of Canada you plan to visit.
If you are foreign visitors who are traveling in Canada, it’s best to travel from south to north in spring and from north to south in autumn. The south starts warming up earlier in spring, and the north starts cooling off earlier in autumn.
If you want to travel across Canada in autumn, you need to think about the weather in different Canadian places. If you are visiting British Columbia, the Alberta Rockies, Ontario and Quebec, it’s best to start in Vancouver and travel towards the Rockies. It would be helpful to visit the Canadian Rockies at the end of September and certainly on Canadian Thanks-giving that happens on the second Monday in October, which differs from American Thanksgiving in November. Some attractions in the mountains start closing at the beginning of October.
In spring, it will be good to travel in the opposite direction. You can start visiting Quebec and Ontario in May, and travel westwards so that you get to the Canadian Rockies in June. If you travel around the coast of British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies, you should remember that the coast warms up much earlier than the mountains do.
When you are designing your trip, it helps to know the average temperature and the highest and lowest temperatures in the destinations you will visit, because temperatures will affect your holiday experience and the hours of daylight. In Canada, days are short and nights are long in winter, but in summer they are opposite.
1. As a foreign visitor to Canada in spring, you’d better travel ______.A.from south to north | B.from north to south |
C.from west to east | D.from east to west |
A.It is warmer in the north of Canada than in the south. |
B.Days are short and nights are long in summer in Canada. |
C.American Thanksgiving comes later than Canadian Thanksgiving. |
D.The average temperatures in Canadian Rockies are higher than in eastern parts. |
A.No foreign travelers visit Canada in winter. |
B.Canadians spend Thanksgiving Day in November. |
C.It’s better for foreigners to visit Canada when it’s warm. |
D.You needn’t care about temperatures when designing your trip. |
A.Natural attractions in Canada. | B.The climate change in Canada. |
C.The best time to visit Canada. | D.Plans for traveling in Canada. |
8 . From the time I went to flea markets with Daddy, I have been
Then I heard about a
So in 1995, I went
I loved it all so much, and I
Emma Lee Turney
I’d come for vintage
A.cautious | B.crazy | C.optimistic | D.particular |
A.normal | B.super | C.cultural | D.potential |
A.show off | B.hand over | C.bring back | D.pick out |
A.arose | B.lived | C.assisted | D.gathered |
A.privately | B.consequently | C.occasionally | D.eagerly |
A.connected | B.tied | C.packed | D.challenged |
A.spotted | B.lost | C.polished | D.sold |
A.called to | B.went after | C.focused on | D.responded to |
A.regular | B.worn | C.special | D.smooth |
A.expert | B.evidence | C.designer | D.story |
A.recovered | B.celebrated | C.returned | D.suffered |
A.arrived | B.died | C.sponsored | D.settled |
A.attraction | B.goal | C.faith | D.conflict |
A.recognized | B.honored | C.elected | D.awarded |
A.partner | B.site | C.slogan | D.reminder |
A.coverage | B.cost | C.position | D.attendance |
A.swells | B.refers | C.sticks | D.relates |
A.turns | B.finds | C.trips | D.plays |
A.mind | B.show | C.town | D.suitcase |
A.includes | B.awakens | C.refreshes | D.fulfills |
Long ago in Ancient China, there was a mythical figure
It is said that the home town of Shennong was a forest in Hubei Province, which today is called “Shennongjia”. This beautiful and diverse region covers
Banbiyan is famous for its stone forest, as well as its bamboo forests and grasslands that flood with
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