FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS
Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.
Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great solutions. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area. But the proposal led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.
A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. Finally, a document was signed, and the work began in 1960.
The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece, and then moved and put back together again in a place where they were safe from the water. In 1961, German engineers moved the first temple. Over the next 20 years, thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics. Fifty countries donated nearly $80 million to the project.
When the project ended in 1980, it was considered a great success. Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.
The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today. Perhaps the best example is shown by UNESCO, which runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world from disappearing. If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation, the global community can sometimes provide a solution.
1. Match the main idea of each paragraph.A. People can learn a lot from Aswan Dam project. B. The project was successful. C. The Egyptian government met a problem. D. Keeping a balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites is a challenge. E. The project united the global community. F. A committee was established to solve the problem. |
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2. What’s the challenge we are facing now?
A.How to improve society rapidly. |
B.How to preserve everything from the past. |
C.How to keep balance between the past and the progress. |
D.How to find great solutions to the progress of society. |
A.Because the Egyptian government wanted to control floods. |
B.Because it would probably destroy cultural relics. |
C.Because it would do great damage to the Nile. |
D.Because it would affect citizens near the dam greatly. |
A.By moving them to safety. |
B.By taking them down. |
C.By asking for contributions. |
D.By investigating the issue. |
A.Over 20 years. | B.More than 30 years. |
C.Less than 20 years. | D.Exactly 20 years. |
A.In a guidebook. | B.In an encyclopedia. |
C.In a history novel. | D.In a theme park advertisement. |
FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS | a big | the new→economic | |
the old→everything from the past→protection | |||
the key→how to keep the right balance | |||
challenges lead to | a challenge: building a new dam | ||
likely damage temples and destroy cultural relics | |||
preparation | turn to the UN | ||
establish a | |||
ask for contributions | |||
sign a document | |||
procedure | take down piece by piece | ||
move and put back together | |||
solution | find a path a combine progress and | ||
work together to build a better tomorrow | |||
the | preventing world cultural heritage sites from | ||
the global community |
9. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959. (标出句中含有人物的行为动作的词汇)
10. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. (标出句中含有人物的行为动作的词汇)
11. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. (标出句中含有人物的行为动作的词汇)
12. 在课文中找出表示人物的行为动作的句子。
2 . Invite your kids to see polar bears up close, step into American history or catch their very first fish: family vacations are a great way for children to explore the world and experience new things. If you’re planning a getaway(短假) with the whole family, America’s most kid-friendly attractions are the perfect place to start.
Each great kid-friendly vacation in our list is filled with amazing children’s attractions and things to do, but family vacations also go beyond water parks, museums and zoos. These getaways are designed for kid-friendly exploring. You never know what you—and your kids—might discover!
From secret handshakes to favorite desserts, every family is different, and every family vacation should be, too. Because there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all trip, we find some of the best kid-friendly attractions and places for vacation in the U.S. There are many great places to go with kids in America’s cities, mountains, islands and small towns. Since the best family vacations are as unique as your kids are, some of these spots might even take you by surprise. Whether you’re looking for educational fun, wild roller coaster rides or just some laid-back beach time, all you need to do is pack your bags, hit the road and get ready to share the memories of a lifetime.
1. Why are family vacations so important for kids?A.They offer chances to kids to explore their inner world. |
B.They are a great way for kids to improve their creativity. |
C.They are beneficial to children’s growth and development. |
D.They are arranged by schools according to laws. |
A.Kid-friendly and unique. |
B.Educational but expensive. |
C.Entertaining and instructive. |
D.Impressive and cheap. |
A.Teachers. |
B.Children. |
C.Parents. |
D.Guides. |
A.A one-size-fits-all trip. |
B.A list of kid-friendly attractions. |
C.A series of museums. |
D.A range of items you need to pack. |
Tom: Uncle Ben, how did the Forbidden City get this name?
Uncle Ben: Well, in the past, emperors had supreme power, so his residence was certainly a forbidden palace.
Tom: His residence?
Uncle Ben: Yes. The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern part was for the emperor to exercise his power over the nation, and the northern part was for his family.
Tom: Oh, unbelievable. This was too luxurious.
Uncle Ben: Even the whole country belonged to him.
Tom: OK, then.I love these unique towers with the fine carvings on them. It’s really artistic.
Uncle Ben: Yeah, the buildings and designs of the Forbidden City are the peak of Chinese traditional architecture, not only scientific but also suitable for living.
Tom: I agree.
Uncle Ben: Some of them are mascots and some are symbols of power.
Tom:
Uncle Ben: Oh, no.In fact, yellow is the symbol of the royal family.
Tom: Just like the pattern dragon, right?
Uncle Ben: Exactly.Here is the Ninedragon Screen.
Tom: Oh, it’s really beautiful.
Uncle Ben: Sure, this will be a really good picture.
A. You mean the whole palace?
B. I want to take a picture here.
C. It’s certainly a product of wisdom.
D. That’s why he is called the emperor.
E. Why are there so many yellow things?
F. What you are going to visit?
G. I want to buy something about the Forbidden City.
4 . The Sanxingdui Museum in southwest China’s Sichuan Province enjoyed huge popularity during the threeday Qingming Festival holidays by receiving nearly 20, 000 visitors on the peak day, after the new archaeological discoveries brought international attention.
According to media reports, the museum saw over 15, 000 visitors on Saturday, the first day of the Qingming Festival, breaking its record for daily visitors. And on the next day, more visitors swarmed into the museum to exceed (超过) 19, 800. To cope with the large flow of people, on Sunday afternoon, the official Weibo account of the Sanxingdui Museum released the message to remind visitors of avoiding rush hours or rescheduling their visiting time.
The Sanxingdui Museum showcases various kinds of precious cultural relics unearthed at the site, such as the 2. 62metertall standing statue, 1. 38meterwide bronze mask, 3. 95meterhigh bronze tree. Earlier on March 20, Chinese archaeologists announced some new major discoveries made during the 37th excavation (挖掘) since its last excavation 35 years ago. The ruins were first discovered in the late 1920s and first excavated in 1934. More than 500 important cultural relics have been unearthed in the six newlyfound pits. Since the new discoveries were known to the public, the number of people visiting the Sanxingdui Museum has increased sharply.
The museum said although they are open as usual, the newlyfound pits have not opened to the public yet and the newlyexcavated cultural relics are still under restoration and cannot meet the public currently. But a hall for cultural relic conservation and restoration will be in pilot operation in April and officially open on May 18. Visitors to it can see how the relics are restored, according to Zhu Yarong, vice director of the Sanxingdui Museum.
Dating back about 3, 000 years, the Sanxingdui Ruins have shed light on the ancient Shu civilization and cultural origins of the Chinese nation, and have been regarded as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the 20th century.
1. What mainly brought about a surge in tourists visiting the Sanxingdui Museum?A.Tourists’ enthusiasm. |
B.Sichuan Province’s policy. |
C.Qingming Festival holidays. |
D.New archaeological discoveries. |
A.The official Weibo account linked the museum with the public. |
B.Newlyexcavated cultural relics on display attracted tourists very much. |
C.The Sanxingdui Museum reacted immediately to the large flow of tourists. |
D.Tourist numbers reached the peak on the first day of the Qingming Festival. |
A.Trial. | B.Private. | C.Official. | D.Personal. |
The Chinatown in San Francisco is the
6 . Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship.
Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling— from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions.
Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group — or even just one other person — you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you.
Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone.
A.Give each other some space. |
B.Include at least one activity for everyone. |
C.So it’s important to make sure you and your friend(s) are on the same page. |
D.At the same time, listen to their concerns and be respectful of them. |
E.Don’t respond to less important work contact or send messages frequently. |
F.It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places. |
G.And remember that consideration and respect go a long way. |
If you don’t come to Xinjing, you won’t know how big China is. And if you don’t come to Xinjiang, you won’t know how
The wide grasslands, blue lakes and wonderful flower fields attract millions of
One of the visitors said in an interview, “Visiting Nalati has left a deep impression on me, and look forward to
Voyo, a l9-year-old American girl, loves Chinese culture and is studying in Xinjiang University. She told the reporter “During my stay, I was shocked by the
8 . I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province, on the historic Tea Horse Road. I have to admit that when I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn’t imagine that there could be such an unusual person in the world.
Last May, I met Paul. He told me that it was his first time in China. He talked to me with great excitement about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. He spoke of the Shu-Yandu Dao (the Southern Silk Road), the travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake, the Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American botanist Joseph Rock. He also talked of Xuanzang. Paul considered many of them heroes and in a sense Chinese pioneers of slow journalism.
I decided to accompany Paul on his walk toward Yunnan. On September 28, 2021, we set out. Our days were simple: walk, eat, sleep, and repeat. We woke up at sunrise, set off in high spirits, and rested at sunset, dragging ourselves into exhausted sleep.
We met many people on the road. Some were curious, surrounding us and watching us; some gave us directions; some invited us into their home to take a rest; some spoke of the charm of their hometown. We met many beautiful souls, simple souls and warm souls. We were walking with our minds.
Together, we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains. As I walked on ancient paths through mountains, I seemed to hear the antique voices of past travelers urging me to be careful on the road.
Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a realization. Walking for its own sake, while healthy and admirable, is only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is rediscovering the world around us, shortening the distance between each other, and sharing each other’s cultures.
1. How did the writer first respond to Paul’s travel plan?A.Scared. | B.Puzzled. |
C.Disappointed. | D.Surprised. |
A.He was a western journalist. | B.He had a knowledge of China. |
C.He came to China several times. | D.He was Joseph Rock’s acquaintance. |
A.They honored the ancestors. | B.They set off in high spirits. |
C.They satisfied the locals’ curiosity. | D.They built bonds with people. |
A.To share and reflect on a journey. | B.To suggest a new way of travel. |
C.To advocate protection of biodiversity. | D.To introduce and promote Chinese culture. |
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C.an app intended to sell travel packages | D.an official site to draw tourists to Rome |
A.They are all guided tours. | B.Symbolic spots are to be visited. |
C.Discounts are available. | D.They are five-star trips. |
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B.Rome Catacombs is a spot most suitable for summer as it brings the dead back to life. |
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D.Visitors can enjoy nice food if they travel a few hours to the Eternal City. |
10 . The Best US National Parks You’ve Never Heard of
Dry Tortugas National Park
Located 70 miles west of Key West, this group of seven islands is a great destination to enjoy some of Florida’s nature. The islands are composed of coral reefs (珊瑚礁) and sand, and they are famous for the birds and sea life. Tourists can also enjoy Fort Jefferson, which dates back to the 19th century.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is divided into two units, a northern unit and a southern unit. Between the two sections, this park gives tourists the opportunity to experience some of North Dakota’s unique scenery, including the Badlands, canyons (峡谷) and more. The hiking trails (小径) allow tourists to see some of this country’s natural wonders and amazing wildlife.
Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale is one of the special parks in the US. The island is only accessible by boat. Once there, you can enjoy the unique wilderness that has been protected in a special way. The island has a beautiful coast that can be explored by boat. You can also explore the island by hiking its many trails. Another unique feature of the island is the ships that have been destroyed at sea.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park extends from the low desert to the high mountains. Tourists to this park can enjoy over 80 miles of trails throughout the park, which travel through canyons, woodlands, springs, mountainous wilderness and more. It is also home to the Salt Basin Dunes, which are an amazing windswept landscape.
1. What can tourists do in Theodore Roosevelt National Park?A.Walk along the hiking trails. | B.Admire coral reefs. |
C.Enjoy the Salt Basin Dunes. | D.See Fort Jefferson. |
A.By train. | B.By car. | C.By water. | D.By air. |
A.Isle Royale National Park. | B.Dry Tortugas National Park. |
C.Theodore Roosevelt National Park. | D.Guadalupe Mountains National Park. |