| A．Terrible. | B．Worthless. | C．Great. |
2 . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is America’s fifth largest city. Once a major American colonial city, it is the home of America’s first library, its first hospital, and its first zoo. Now it is also the first US city to be named a World Heritage City. On November 6, 2015, Philadelphia joined more than 260 other cities that have been recognized for their influence on the world. These cities include Paris, France, Florence, Italy, and Cairo, Egypt.
The exciting news was announced by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger, responsible for economic development and business guidance, and the Global Philadelphia Association. “Today marks the start of a new and exciting chapter in the history of Philadelphia,” remarked Nutter when the announcement was made. “As a World Heritage City, Philadelphia is being officially recognized on the global stage for its wealth of contributions to the world.”
To be named a World Heritage City, a city must be home to a UNESCO World Heritage site. UNESCO World Heritage sites are selected for their universal value and significance. For Philadelphia, the site is Independence Hall.
Independence Hall is where two of the most important documents in US history — the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution — were adopted. The Declaration of Independence, approved on July 4, 1776, united the 13 former British colonies and declared them independent from British rule. From then on, a democratic and free country was born, which changed the course of world history. The US Constitution, signed in 1787, established the American democratic system of government. A democracy is a system of government in which the people elect their leaders. The Constitution later spelled out the basic freedoms American citizens have.
Greenberger says the city’s selection as a World Heritage City also reflects its educational, cultural, and economic achievements. The city is home to dozens of colleges and universities, and many museums, such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art. “Philadelphia has rightfully earned its place as one of the greatest cities in the world. As we celebrate this milestone, we will focus even more on improving Philadelphia’s status as a World Heritage City to attract more guests to visit, invest, work, study and live here.” Greenberger says.
1. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that Philadelphia ________.| A．has the best American hospitals |
| B．contributed a lot to the global economy |
| C．is known for many America’s firsts |
| D．has been famous as a World Heritage City |
| A．the economic development of the city |
| B．the history of Philadelphia |
| C．the contributions of the city |
| D．the significance of the city’s selection |
| A．The city really deserves the honor. |
| B．It’s easy for the city to win the honor. |
| C．It won’t be long before the city takes off. |
| D．The honor will bring the city a better future. |
| A．Philadelphia Makes a Difference | B．Philadelphia Makes History |
| C．Philadelphia Develops a Lot | D．America Wins Global Respect |
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Dear friends,
Nowadays, a great many holiday makers go out for sightseeing and relaxation.
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Dear Sally,
I am extreme pleased that you are visiting Xi’an this summer vacation. I’d like to express your warm welcome and offer you a few suggestion. Xi’an had a long history and 13 dynasties, included Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui and Tang, made Xi’an their capital. There are plenty of places of interest in Xi’an, among where the Terracotta Army is the most attractive. Besides, visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi History Museum are the best choice. If you are hiking lover, you can climb the Cuihua Mountain, on top of which you can get a wonder view of our city. By the way, you had better to taste famous Xi’an snacks.
Looking forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
A trip to China with the kids could be a test to your nerves, but also
As you travel from area to area, a sea of contrasts is
At first it might seem challenging. But you will find the people helpful,
But as far as children
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With the Spring Festival come, there will be a long winter holiday. However, I am not going to travel somewhere, because I don’t want to join the crowds. Instead of, I just want to stay at home and enjoyed the family time. I am so delightedly that my grandparents will come to stay with us for few days. So my parents decide to having a family hotpot and invite some relatives together. It is so a great reunion that everyone will have much fun. What’s more, we will drive to our hometown, what is near the city center. There will be fewer people and we can appreciate the beauty of natures.
7 . Sightseeing In London
Worried about the time available. Zhang Pingyu had made a list of the sites she wanted to see in London. Her first delight was going to the Tower. It was built long ago by the Norman invaders of AD 1066. Fancy! This solid stone, square tower had remained standing for one thousand years Although the buildings had expanded around it, it remained part of a royal palace and prison combined. To her great surprise, Zhang Pingyu found the Queen’s jewels guarded by special royal soldiers who on special occasions, still wore the four-hundred-year-old uniform of the time of Queen Elizabeth I.
There followed St Paul’s Cathedral built after the terrible fire of London in 1666 looked splendid when first built! Westminster Abbey, too, was very interesting. It contained statues in memory of dead poets and writers, such as Shakespeare. Then just as she came out of the abbey, Pingyu heard the famous sound of the clock, Big Ben, ringing out the hour. She finished the day by looking at the outside of Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s house in London.The Tower of London Oh, she had so much to tell her friends!
The second day the girl visited Greenwich and saw its old ships and famous clock that sets the world time. What interested her most was the longitude line. It is an imaginary line which is very useful for navigation. It passes through Greenwich, so Pingyu had a photo taken standing on either side of the line.
The last day she visited Karl Marx’s statue in Highgate Cemetery. It seemed strange that the man who had developed communism should have lived and died in London. Not only that, but he had worked in the famous reading room of the Library of the British Museum. Sadly the library had moved from its original place into another building and the old reading room was gone. But she was thrilled by so many wonderful treasures from different cultures displayed in the museum. When she saw many visitors enjoying looking at the beautiful old Chinese pots and other objects on show, she felt very proud of her country.
The next day Pingyu was leaving London for Windsor Castle. “Perhaps I will see the Queen?” she wondered as she fell asleep.
1. What is the great surprise to ZhangPingyu while visiting the Tower?| A．The shape of the tower. |
| B．A royal palace. |
| C．The guards’ uniform. |
| D．The Queen’s jewels. |
| A．The Tower. |
| B．St Paul’s Cathedral. |
| C．Big Ben. |
| D．Greenwich. |
| A．Karl Marx’s works |
| B．Karl Marx’s reading room |
| C．treasure of different cultures |
| D．Chinese pots |
| A．Windsor Castle. |
| B．Karl Marx’s statue. |
| C．Greenwich. |
| D．Buckingham Palace. |
8 . Best places to visit in Canada in 2022
Thinking about exploring Canada? Here is the perfect list of the great places that are worthy of being visited in Canada on your trip.
Niagara Falls
Have a great time enjoying the views and clicking pictures of the cascading (倾泻) falls. You’ll have an unparalleled sightseeing experience when you visit it at night.
Best time to visit: June-August
How to reach: The nearest airport is just 30-40 minutes away. You can take a cab and reach the falls easily.
Things to do:
Witness the excellent waterfalls
Whistler
Home to one of the largest ski resorts in North America, it’s one of the best places in Canada for winter holidays! Skiing and snowshoeing are few of the thrilling sports to indulge (沉迷) in for enjoying in this fascinating snow land.
Best time to visit: June-August, December-March
How to reach: The nearest airport is 2.5 hours away from Whistler.You can take a cab and reach Whistler precisely.
Things to do:
Indulge in snowmobiling
Visit dozens of art museums and cultural centres
Quebec City
Have an amazing time with your partner in the magical Quebec city. It is one of the most charming places to see in Canada because of the art and cultural scenes.
Best time to visit: June, September-December
How to reach: You can take a cab from the airport to reach the city easily.
Things to do:
Visit the historic attractions
Walk along the scenic Terrasse Dufferin
Butchart Gardens
It’s the best place to explore with a camera in hand. With a charming display of flowers around and fun boat tours, there’s a lot to see and do!
Best time to visit: July & August
How to reach: The best way is by taking bus number 75.
Things to do:
Capture the excellent flowers around
Witness the fireworks show
1. What do we know about Niagara Falls?| A．You can only take photos of it at night. |
| B．You should take a bus to get there. |
| C．You are forbidden to visit it in July. |
| D．You’ll have a wonderful experience at night. |
| A．Whistler. | B．Niagara Falls. |
| C．Quebec City. | D．Butchart Gardens. |
| A．They offer a free ride to you. |
| B．They appeal to culture lovers. |
| C．They are accessible by plane. |
| D．They open in the same months. |
Located in northern Ariaona, Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most spectacular
But the Grand Canyon can be very crowded. The South Rim,
1. Where is Mountain Kilimanjaro located?
| A．In America. | B．In Africa. | C．In Asia. |
| A．It is part of a mountain range. |
| B．It is the greatest nature wonder in the world. |
| C．It attracts people to see the glacier-covered peaks. |
| A．In 1889. | B．In 1973. | C．In 1987. |
| A．Nobody tries to climb it because of worse weather. |
| B．Disappearance of snow may be reducing the income of tourism. |
| C．Changing climate makes it disappear gradually. |
