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A Beautiful Place in China
November 13th, 2023By Li Jin
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2 . Mexico has more than just beaches. Several Mexican cities have been recognized as forming part of the heritage of humanity and are considered to be of outstanding universal value.
Oaxaca
Oaxaca and the nearby archaeological site Monte Alban have both been recognized by UNESCO. Oaxaca, the capital city of the state of the same name, was founded in 1529 and offers a good example of previous Spanish town planning. Oaxaca is considered one of Mexico’s best foodie destinations. Learn what foods and drinks you should try in Oaxaca.
Guanajuato
As a silver mining town in the past, Guanajuato seems special. The winding streets and small squares give it a more friendly feel than some of the other cities. This is a student town with a vibrant culture and an important cultural festival — the International Cervantino Festival which is held every October.
Puebla
Puebla is one of Mexico’s large cities, but its historical center can easily be explored on foot. It has some special historical structures such as the 16th-century cathedral and some other fine buildings with walls covered in tiles.
Morelia
Morelia, the capital of the state of Michoacán, was originally called Valladolid, but its name was changed in honor of independence hero José María Morelos y Pavón. The Museo del Dulce is a stop you shouldn’t miss in Morelia. Visits to nearby Patzcuaro or the reserves are also recommended on a trip to Morelia.
1. What are visitors recommended to do in Oaxaca?A.Walk on a beach. | B.Enjoy local cuisine. |
C.Visit a student town. | D.Join a cultural festival. |
A.Architecture. | B.Reserves. | C.Silver mining. | D.Foods and drinks. |
A.Oaxaca. | B.Guanajuato. | C.Puebla. | D.Morelia. |
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,
Mount Fuji seems to be losing its World Heritage status and becoming the victim of over-tourism. The scenic spot was listed as a world heritage site in 2013.
A local official told reporters that: “Fuji is faced
5 . Having grown up in northern Arizona with the immortal Grand Canyon and the iron red plateaus of Sedona in my backyard, I believed that the southwestern state is home to the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. Towering mountain titans, a cozy valley and an infinite blue sky promised fantastic potential for exploration. For me, no newly discovered sights or foreign landscapes can compare with its beauty.
That is, until I was invited to explore Guizhou province by the China Storyteller Partnerships Tour. Had someone vividly described how beautiful Guizhou can be in poetic detail, they would not have done it exactly. There is no substitute for seeing with one’s own eyes. I will attempt to do so.
During my trip around the city of Xingyi, in Guizhou, I saw the artwork of the Bouyei ethnic group. They use dyes produced from local plants to make clothing of striking blues and greens. Local elders still practice weaving with artful wooden machines and pass that tradition on to their grandchildren.
My father used to drag my brothers and me on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. We would compete to catch the largest fish, and in the mornings, Dad would cook us a basic breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast. I sat in a small boat in the middle of the lake, with fishing pole moving slowly in my impatient hands, and held my bored tongue while my father attempted to share with me the whispers of the wind, a fish dancing on the surface of the lake or the majesty of a hawk hunting for prey overhead. On my trip to Guizhou I had the opportunity to paddle on Wanfeng lake. At one point I rested, floating at the center of the lake, listening to the spaces between silence and taking in the surrounding karst (喀斯特) mountains. I thought about my childhood, and wished I had listened more closely to my father while fishing.
I’ve lived away from Arizona for 10 long years, carving my own destiny in China. I’ve managed to build myself a family, a career, a livelihood, and various projects. I feel as though I have everything that I need. For a moment, in Guizhou, I felt home.
1. What do we know about the author’s hometown?A.Situated in the north of US, it is home to Grand Canyon. |
B.It has varied landscapes, ranging from plateau to valley. |
C.Apparently, there’s no comparison in terms of beauty. |
D.The author spent his childhood and adulthood in his hometown. |
A.Experience. | B.Replacement. |
C.Objection. | D.Agreement. |
A.To express his regret not listening to his father attentively. |
B.To recall the most unforgettable experience with his family. |
C.To compare the trip on Wangfeng lake with his former fishing trips. |
D.To suggest that his trip in Guizhou takes him back to his childhood. |
A.Inevitable. | B.Favorable. |
C.Demanding. | D.Astonishing. |
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
Shanghai, lying in the subtropical zone of monsoon (季风) climate in East Asia,
Shichahai is a famous scenic area in the northwest part of Beijing,
Shichahai is always
One of the
Some snack streets also lie in Shichahai, and people can find two old brands here. One is Lao Rou Ji, a restaurant selling roast meat,
The Grand Canal is the oldest and longest man-made waterway in the world with a history of more than 2,500 years,
The canal
In 2014, it was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. In 2019 China issued a plan
10 . Amsterdam, with its scenic canals lined with picturesque, 17th-and 18th-century buildings, a major European tourist destination, is slowly collapsing.
Sinkholes are appearing in small streets, and nearly half its 1,700 bridges are unstable and need repairs. The fundamental problem is the state of the canal walls: about 125 miles of them are so broken that they are in danger of collapsing into the canals, potentially taking buildings and people with them. As a huge project to shore up the canal walls gets underway, the city is beginning to look like one huge construction site.
Like much of the Netherlands, Amsterdam lies below sea level. Built on a swamp and heavily expanded in the 17th century, the city sits on millions of wooden piles that serve as foundations. As modern life changed the city, many houses were strengthened with concrete, but the foundations of streets and canal walls were ignored. Many of the wooden piles have shifted, cracked or collapsed under the pressure, causing bridges and can al side walls to sink and crack. Water then seeps in, washing away mortar(砂浆), further hollowing out the infrastructure and creating sinkholes.
The alderman, Mr. De Vries, said that if the city had continued to ignore the problem, it would have headed straight for a catastrophe. The reconstruction will take at least 20 years and will cost 2 billion euros, perhaps even more. “These are big numbers, and work needs to take place in a very busy, closely-populated area,” Mr. De Vries said. “People live here and work here, and we usually have many tourists.”
He acknowledged that Amsterdam in the coming years would look different from its usual postcard self. Still, he insisted that tourists should not be discouraged from visiting. “We invite everyone to come and see what we are doing,” he said. “We want visitors to realize that such a magnificent city needs maintenance.”
1. What problem does Amsterdam face?A.Collapsed buildings pose a threat to tourists. |
B.Bridges under construction disturb citizens’ life. |
C.The canal walls are in danger of falling down. |
D.Many old streets are in badly need of being widened. |
A.Ways of building canal walls. |
B.Causes of sinkholes in Amsterdam. |
C.The effects of broken bridges on the city. |
D.The geographical features of Amsterdam. |
A.It is costly. |
B.It demands more than three decades. |
C.It is a huge and dangerous task. |
D.It will promote local employment. |
A.The city will no longer be as magnificent as it used to be. |
B.Modernity is usually achieved at a cost of the environment. |
C.Maintenance and tourism should continue at the same time. |
D.Repairs have become a serious obstacle to the city’s growth. |