A. as B. involve C. filling D. rapidly E. major F. developed G. all H. by I. along J. needs K. present |
Throughout the 20th century, Japanese towns and cities grew
The urban areas on the Japanese island of Honshu (本州岛) continue to grow
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2 . You may think that an underground town with 3,500 residents is something out of a science fiction film. You may not believe that such a town has shops, car parks, hotels, restaurants, cafes, swimming pools, churches, galleries, museums, cinemas, a golf course and much more. We Coober Pedy in Australia’s Outback is just such a place. Although film makers sometimes use the town as a spot for science-fiction films, it is a real community full of people who enjoy living underground.
The name Coober Pedy comes from the Aboriginal (土著的) phrase kupa piti which means ‘white man in a hole’. Miners and their families choose to live like this, hoping to get rich looking for the precious stones that Australia is famous for — opals. Living underground is the only way to shelter from the sandstorms and the high temperatures above ground, where it can be up to 50 degrees C (122F). Deep down in the town far below the desert surface, the temperature is between 19 and 20 degrees C and life is cool.
Mary Deane believes that it’s the possibility of being poor one day and rich the next that makes Coober Pedy so addictive. She and her husband Jim are among the lucky ones. They live in a luxurious home, built with money from the opals Jim has found. “Whenever people hear we live underground, they always imagine a dusty cave,” says Mary, “but they are amazed when they sit in my spotless clean kitchen eating home-made apple pie. Everyone loves our pine furniture and I have every electrical appliance money can buy in here. Whatever I need I can have and whenever I·need more space we just dig out a few more rooms! I love my home.”
However, not everything is perfect in Coober Pedy. Mary has a tiny garden that she is very proud of, but the grass is not real. Plant life is rare. Water is also five times more expensive than overground residents pay. Recycling is a way of life, so Jim usually washes his car with bath water and they have a special system to re-use the water from the dishwasher and washing machine. “We must be very careful about how we use water,” he says, “it’s not quite as precious as the opals, but it’s still very scarce!”
1. What can be learned from the passage about Coobor Pody?A.It was originally built for science-fiction films. |
B.It provides residents with recreational facilities. |
C.It is losing its appeal to young people in Australia. |
D.It was designed by Aboriginals who used to live there. |
A.To save money and get rich one day. |
B.To make it possible to produce opals. |
C.To keep away from the modern way of life. |
D.To escape from the terrible weather conditions. |
A.they have to be economical with water |
B.they have to spend more money on food |
C.they cannot use some electrical appliances |
D.they cannot grow plants in the garden |
A.Coober Pedy: Based on Recycling |
B.An Unimaginable Film |
C.Underground Mining |
D.Life Down Under |
The shimmering torus-shaped museum of the future in Dubai is covered in Arabic calligraphy and is supported by a steel diagrid(构架), with a facade(建筑物正面) of 1,024 steel panels. The aviation industry provided inspiration for the technology needed to create the exterior that was developed using learning algorithms.
“All the parameters(参数)
“I think what
Killa first arrived in Dubai from South Africa in 1998,
With its unusual facade, the Museum of the Future, located in Dubai’s financial district features frequently on Instagram posts. And like the city
4 . WELCOME
Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Audio tours
Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.
Guided tours
Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.
Visitors with children
For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends and baby carriers are also available.
St George’s Chapel
Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first before it closes.
Shopping
Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
Refreshments
Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available, visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permit from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel.
Photography and mobile phones
Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’ Chapel in consideration of other visitors.
Security
As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport style security checks For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.
1. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour ________.A.in the Courtyard | B.in the State Apartments |
C.at the Admission Center | D.at St George’s Chapel |
A.Visitors expecting to eat outside the Castle. | B.Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops. |
C.Visitors buying water from the Courtyard. | D.Visitor seating outside St George’s Chapel |
A.To ensure the safety of others, | B.To ensure the security of the Castle. |
C.To prevent them from disturbing others. | D.To prevent the use of the built-in cameras. |