主要内容:
1.简况:也被称作“凤凰城”,人口290万,面积9025平方公里;
2.有着2000多年的历史,是古丝绸之路的重要节点(node);
3.其他特色。
参考词汇:古丝绸之路 the ancient Silk Road;凤凰城the Phoenix city;
西夏王陵Western Xia imperial tombs;岩画 rock paintings;
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2 . In the blue-green depths of the sea off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, an unusual seafloor sculpture park is defending its watery setting.
Since fisherman Paolo Fanciulli’s teens, he has been heading out daily to fish in these coastal waters along the Maremma coastline. It was in the 1980s that he began to notice the clear signs: a seabed that was becoming barren (贫瘠的), with exhausted fish stocks. Until recently, he has been forced to share catches with a threatening part: illegal “bottom trawlers (拖网捕鱼的人)”, who randomly spoil a large quantity of ocean life as they fish, dragging a weighted net along the seafloor behind their boats.
Fanciulli’s style of artisanal fishing (手工捕鱼), in contrast, needs to be friendly to nature as damaging the ecosystem could reduce fishermen’s income. Fanciulli understood that the success of his fishing activity was linked to the good state of the environment. The underwater “House of Fish” sculpture park, which was started in 2015 was encouraged by this fisherman. “One of the most effective solutions is to physically prevent trawling through artificial reefs…so I started working on this project, trying to combine the protection of the seabed with something that could also give an added value to our environment, something as beautiful as a sculpture,” he said.
Rocks or sculptures can break weighted trawler nets. They can also play a role as artificial reefs, giving corals and other sea life a place to live. Thanks to the underwater sculptures, some species not seen in a long while such as groupers and lobsters have returned. The sculpture park represents both an artistic statement and a physical barrier to seafloor trawling.
Today, 39 huge stone sculptures dot the seabed along an area of Tuscan coastline near the town of Talamone. In the immediate future, Fanciulli hopes to continue his great solution in coastal waters. “Man is still destroying the seas,” he says, “and my task continues.”
1. What poses a threat to Fanciulli’s work of artisanal fishing?A.Rocks on the seafloor. | B.Frequent terrible weather. |
C.A growing number of fishermen. | D.Illegal trawling industry. |
A.To show artists’ creativity. |
B.To develop the local green tourism. |
C.To protect the ecosystem of the sea. |
D.To warn against fishing in coastal waters. |
A.The results of banning seafloor trawling. |
B.The process of building the sculpture park. |
C.The damaging effects of trawling on sea life. |
D.The roles of the sculpture park under the sea. |
A.The first underwater park in the world |
B.Fanciulli’s innovation in cleaning the ocean |
C.A seafloor park: Artworks for sea protection |
D.Waters with sculptures: Better habitats for fish |
3 . Why I Always Travel With a Paper Map in Hand?
The first thing I do when I arrive in a foreign city is find a paper map. To me, it’s the single most important task I have to accomplish upon arrival.
Then I use that paper map to figure out which sights are closest to each other and how I can use my time most efficiently.
No doubt you may wonder why I don’t just pull out my phone. I do own a smartphone with GPS.
My trusty map, on the other hand, is all about context. Ask me the nearest bridge, major market or landmark, and I’ll be able to tell you in an instant. Besides, a paper map does not run out of battery.
For a traveler like myself, that paper map is like an entrance into another world. Staring at it transports me into a dreamlike state. I imagine all the places I’ll go and the things I will do.
A.But I don’t have the habit of using GPS. |
B.It never has a poor signal and connection. |
C.And all these makes me become a responsible tourist. |
D.However, I think my phone’s GPS robs me of something. |
E.That map, as you can see, is my key to getting around the city. |
F.I make marks where the bookstores, restaurants and museums are. |
G.And it can enable me to begin planning how I’ll make it come true. |
“Military-style” travel has become the
Different people have different views, with some netizens
According to some experts, the “military-style” travel is a form of budget travel appealing to specific groups of people who are less
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I, together with my friend, went to Mount Tai by bus on last weekend. The scenery were beautiful beyond description and the weather was excellent that day, that made me smile from time to time. The path was crowded with visitors, who laughed and pause to enjoy the views frequently. It took us more than four hour to reach the summit. And that’s exhausted. Honestly speaking, we were much too tired so we didn’t give up. Through this unforgettable activity I realize that they should take more exercise and relax on weekends. What is more, we should try our best improve our awareness of environmental protection to make our environment better. By do so we can live in harmony with nature.
6 . Going on vacation is something that everyone needs. Then what can you do while you’re on vacation?
You can also enjoy the architecture in the city. If you go to a place where there is plenty of European-style architecture, you will have a chance to learn a lot! Don’t rush from one place to another.
You may keep busy every moment when you’re on vacation. There is something to be said for taking a break, though. You took time off, so you could take it easy after all, didn’t you?
A.Find out your favorite food. |
B.They can get a little boring after a while. |
C.When you’re in a new place, enjoy the sounds. |
D.Instead, give yourself time to take in all of the sights. |
E.Better yet, plan to pay a visit when the jazz festival is taking place. |
F.If you want to have fun while you’re away from home, enjoying the local foods is a good idea. |
G.So don’t forget to plan for rest and relaxation when you’re away from your home and your daily life. |
7 . Over the last century, engineers all over the world have spared no effort to achieve the unachievable in bridge design.
Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge
No bridge is as long as the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in the world. The 164.8-kilometre-long bridge built in 2011 in China serves as part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway. The trip from Ningbo to Jiaxing that previously took 4.5 hours has been reduced to two, thanks to this bridge.
Rio-Niterói Bridge
Completed in 1974, the Rio-Niterói Bridge in Brazil is the second-longest bridge in all of Latin America connecting the cities of Rio and Niterói across the Guanabara Bay. The Rio-Niterói Bridge is technically known as a “box-girder (箱形梁)” bridge, made of special concrete. It receives an astonishing 140,000 (or more) vehicles per day.
Hartland Covered Bridge
The Hartland Covered Bridge is the world’s longest covered bridge. The 1,282-foot-long bridge was opened in 1901 and has been on Canada’s list of National Historic Sites since 1980. Although it was originally built without a roof, the bridge was capped with wooden materials during the repairs in 1921.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
The newly-built Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China was named “world’s longest bridge over water” by Guinness Book of World Records in 2011, a title previously held by the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. The dispute was settled when the title of “longest continuous bridge over water” was given to the causeway, with the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge receiving the title of “longest bridge over water”.
1. On which of the following can trains pass?A.Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge. |
B.Rio-Niterói Bridge. |
C.Hartland Covered Bridge. |
D.Jiaozhou Bay Bridge. |
A.It is a busy bridge. | B.It was built in 1980. |
C.It has a roof. | D.It is a wooden bridge. |
A.In America. | B.In Brazil. | C.In Canada. | D.In China. |
首府:乌鲁木齐(Urumqi) 位置:中国西北 面积:160多万 平方千米 历史:6000 多年 | 人口:约23,000,000 气候:四季分明 旅游景点:可可托海国家地质公园(Keketuohai National Geological Park),伊犁的那拉提草原(Nalati Grassland in Yili)和吐鲁番的坎儿井(Karez Well System in Turpan) 美食:大盘鸡(Spicy Chicken with Potatoes )和羊肉串(Lamb Skewers) |
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Li Hua
9 . 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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