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2 . Chile is famous for its many attractions. If you’re planning a visit, be sure to add “Mano del Desierto” or “Hand of the Desert” to your must-see list.
Standing 11 meters tall and made of iron and cement (水泥), this sculpture of a hand emerges from the sand in the Atacama Desert, which is known as the driest desert in the world outside of polar regions. The sculpture was created by Mario Irarrazabal in the early 1980s and was financed by a local nonprofit organization. The sculpture is not only impressive in terms of its design but also in the message it expresses. Many people believe that the hand represents the weakness and helplessness of human beings, as well as their strength and determination to overcome hardships. It is a reflection on the human condition and our relationship with nature.
If you’re interested in visiting the Hand of the Desert, take Route 26 or 28 from Antofagasta, a port city in northern Chile. The sculpture is located between mile markers 1309 and 1310 and can be reached from either direction. The desert’s flatness makes it easy to spot the sculpture from far away.
Visitors should take precautions (预防措施) before leaving, such as filling their gas tanks, packing plenty of water, and wearing sunscreen. They should also avoid driving too quickly, as many car accidents occur in the desert each year.
For those who are nervous about driving alone, working with an agency like Plan South America is a good choice. The founder of the agency, Harry Hastings, said that he always tries to join a visit to the sculpture with guests traveling to the desert, calling it an “important landmark” that is both culturally and visually significant.
1. What makes the Hand of the Desert a famous attraction?| A．Its height and material. | B．Its location and. designer. |
| C．Its building time and local support. | D．Its design and meaning. |
| A．The sculpture can be reached very easily. |
| B．The sculpture can be seen from far away. |
| C．The sculpture is protected by the government. |
| D．The sculpture attracts millions of visitors every year. |
| A．He built the sculpture “Hand of the Desert”. |
| B．He gave the financial support to the sculpture. |
| C．He speaks highly of the sculpture. |
| D．He likes driving alone to visit the sculpture. |
| A．A science fiction. | B．A magazine. | C．A fairy tale. | D．A book review. |
| A．Paris. | B．Rome. | C．Vienna. |
4 . China’s famous museums include ancient buildings and world class modern museums with big collections. They are excellent places for sightseeing and learning about China.
Sanxingdui Museum
The museum is on the path less beaten by tourists, but it makes one of the top museums for the 3,400-year-old artworks. If you’re an ancient history fan, this place will attract you. If you love art, its style will surprise you a lot.
The Palace Museum
The museum is one of the largest old buildings kept in the country with a history of 600 years old. Built at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420, it was the home of 24 rulers and their courts. It is one of the finest buildings in China and a good place to study Chinese history.
The Shanghai Museum
The big modern museum is popular with foreign tourists. It is probably the most modern museum with the focus on creative art displays about the history of the whole area. Located in People’s Square, the museum is most famous for its huge collection of china.
The Shaanxi History Museum
Since 14 historical dynasties founded their capitals and developed in Shaanxi Province, the museum may have the oldest treasure of all the museums in China. The artworks show the greatness of the museum, and the displays are modern and well laid out.
1. What do we know about the Palace Museum?| A．The museum is one of the oldest buildings in China. |
| B．The museum was built at the end of the Ming Dynasty. |
| C．The museum was the home of 26 rulers and their courts. |
| D．The museum is a good place to learn Chinese history. |
| A．Sanxingdui Museum. | B．The Palace Museum. |
| C．The Shanghai Museum. | D．The Shaanxi History Museum. |
| A．A person who is fond of music. | B．A person who is into Chinese culture. |
| C．A person who has passion for movies. | D．A person who is interested in sports. |
7 . 如果你能给我一些关于提高英语的建议,我将不胜感激。(I’d appreciate it if…)(汉译英)
| A．Plastic. | B．Paper. | C．Glass. |
| A．Playing football. | B．Playing golf. | C．Playing tennis. |
| A．What they want to eat. |
| B．When they need to go to sleep. |
| C．Which scary movie they will watch. |
