Li Daiyu and her cousin stayed in Toronto for only a few hours. They went on
It
That night they boarded the train heading towards the Gulf of St Lawrence and
2 . Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons—for example, economic reasons—why they should be preserved. So, let us assume(假设)that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed?
In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own hometown of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not affect its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.
It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative and do not like change.
Although we have to respect people’s feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward. If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves. Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different, even though that might be the more risky choice.
1. What does the author say about historical buildings in Paragraph 1?A.Some of them are not attractive. |
B.Most of them are too expensive to preserve. |
C.They are more pleasing than modern buildings. |
D.They have nothing to do with the historic feel of an area. |
A.We should reproduce the same old buildings. |
B.In no way should buildings affect the surroundings. |
C.Some old buildings have ruined the area they are in. |
D.Nobody knows why people speak against new buildings. |
A.destroy old buildings |
B.put things in a different place |
C.choose new architectural styles |
D.respect people’s feelings for historical buildings |
A.To explain why people dislike change. |
B.To warn that we could end up living in caves. |
C.To admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings. |
D.To argue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas. |
A.The hot weather. | B.The culture shock. | C.The long journey. |
Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada to visit their cousins in Halifax. They decided
They spent two days in Vancouver. There they took a boat ride,
Then they boarded the train to Lake Louise, where the blue water took
From Jasper, they caught the train bound
After another day on the train, they
One of the most remote destinations on the planet, Antarctica is not an easy (or affordable) endeavor. Perhaps the difficulty is part of the attraction — the seventh continent remains on the top of many travelers’ wish lists. The striking white desert, with its dramatic, snowy peaks and vibrant turquoise waters, as well its exotic wildlife, including Emperor penguins and Weddell seals, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
HawaiiHawaii is underrated. To be sure, it is a gorgeous place, with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and every beach seemingly prettier than the next, but its beauty goes much deeper than its preternatural appearance. Extraordinary beaches — some even boast black and green sand (Papakolea Beach and Punalu’u Beach, respectively)—have their expected appeal, but visitors who take time to venture out and away from the coast quickly discover Hawaii’s charms are everywhere.
CanadaSkiing, surfing, hiking and Northern-lights sighting. Eclectic cuisine, world-class shopping, a diverse and rich culture. This is Canada. The 13 provinces and territories that make up the world’s second-largest country by total area. It has something wonderful for every type of traveler. Nature lovers take so lace in mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and Atlantic or Pacific coastlines while sophisticated palates nosh at Michelin-starred restaurants and hole-in-the-wall mainstays alike.
SingaporeTravelers don’t want to spend any more time in an airport than they have to. But Singapore’s Changi is not an ordinary airport. While the rest of the world was staying at home, Singaporean locals were paying to hang out at Changi, whether it was co-working in one of the lounges or camping alongside the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at the Changi Jewel, which opened in 2019.
1. Which place would you like to choose if you are an animal lover?A.Hawaii. | B.Canada. | C.Singapore. | D.Antarctica. |
A.It is the second most beautiful place in the world. |
B.It can almost satisfy all kinds of travelers. |
C.It has some extraordinary beaches. |
D.It attracts many locals. |
A.They can appreciate the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. |
B.They can experience Michelin-starred restaurants. |
C.They can decorate the lounges together. |
D.They can enjoy world-class shopping. |
The Chinatown in San Francisco attracts
Keep your eyes open, and you will be astonished
7 . What do Tom Sawyer and jumping frogs have in common? Stories about both of them were created by one man: Mark Twain. Twain was four years old when his family moved to Hannibal, Missouri, located on the west bank of the Mississippi. Twain grew up there and was fascinated with life along the river—the steamboats, the giant lumber(木头)rafts, and the people who worked on them.
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is one of Twain's best loved short stories, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of his most famous novels. Both these works are celebrated by events held during National Tom Sawyer Days, which originated in the late 1950s and became national in the 1960s. Children enter their frogs in the jumping contest during National Tom Sawyer Days. There's also a fence painting contest to see who can paint the fastest. The idea for this contest comes from a scene in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, in which Tom has been told to paint the fence in front of the house he lives in. It's a beautiful day, and he would rather be doing anything else. As his friends walk by, he makes them believe that it's fun to paint, and they join in the “fun”. By the end of the day, the fence has three coats of paint!
Although the story of Tom Sawyer is fiction, it's based on facts. If you go to Hannibal, you'll see the white fence, which still stands at Twain's boyhood home.
1. Which of the following statements about Mark Twain is TRUE?A.He was born in Hannibal. |
B.He enjoyed his life in Hannibal. |
C.He spent most of his childhood on the Mississippi. |
D.He often went rafting(坐船漂流)on the Mississippi with his parents. |
A.about forty years ago |
B.in memory of a great writer |
C.shortly after Twain's death |
D.to improve kids' interest in reading |
A.Bob, painting the longest. |
B.Julia, painting most carefully. |
C.Jim, painting in the newest way. |
D.John, painting in the shortest time. |
A.the story of Tom Sawyer is based partly on Twain's experiences |
B.the story of Tom Sawyer is based totally on Twain's imagination |
C.Twain's old house is painted by the fence painting competitors |
D.Twain's old house is visited by people from all over the country |
1.古埃及属于世界四大文明古国,其金字塔是世界八大建筑奇迹之一。(定语从句)
2.古代世界奇迹大多已经毁损,但金字塔依然屹立在大地之上。
3.关于金字塔是如何建成的众说纷纭,有人认为是借助运河的水把石料运来的。
4.科学家和研究人员积极投入到对它们的调查研究中,试图解开金字塔是如何建成的这一世界之谜。(同位语从句)
5.出于对金字塔的好奇,每年都有数以千万计的人动身前往参观。
6.这促进了当地经济的发展,进一步扩大了它们的影响。
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①当我得知你们计划去另一个见证中国悠久历史和丰富文化的城市旅游时,我非常兴奋。②经过慎重考虑,我决定推荐拥有辉煌历史的西安。③据证实它是13个朝代的都城,在那里你可以接触到无数的历史遗迹,如兵马俑(the Terracotta Warriors)和大雁塔(the Big Wild Goose Pagoda)。④西安是一个极为美丽的地方,它使东方迷人的艺术和文化充满了生机。⑤我相信,美丽而历史悠久的西安一定会引起你的共鸣!
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(1). 说起我的家乡青岛,我承认它是我最喜欢的城市之一。
(2). 青岛不仅地理位置优越,而且有着100多年的历史。
(3). 青岛有许多著名的景点,吸引着来自世界各地的游客。(现在分词作状语)
(4). 这里气候温和,使青岛成为一个适宜居住的地方。
(5). 这里有各种各样的特色小吃供人们选择。
(6). 我的家乡绝对值得一游。
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