1 . For many visitors to Peru, Machu Picchu is the No.1 attraction. But it'd be a waste without spending an extra day or two to appreciate some of the country's other wonders.
The Andes
The area near Machu Picchu is perfect for mountain biking. Some of the best trips include the peaceful Lares Valley, the popular Sacred Valley and Abra Malaga Pass. All these biking trips are within shouting distance of Machu Picchu.
The Colca Canyon
No one's entirely sure how deep the Colca Canyo n is, but scientists have determined that the distance from its edge to its bottom measures more than 10,000 feet — twice the depth of the Grand Canyon. The huge space within those towering walls in the canyon is filled with some of South America's prettiest scenery: untouched valleys, pre-Columbian agricultural lands still in use and dead volcanoes.
The Manu National Park
The park is well known for diverse ecosystems. Most travel within the park is done by boat, which allows for eye-level views of more than 15,000 species of plants in one of the world's greatest preserved rain forests. Manu is best known, though, for its variety of animal life: at least a million different insect species.
The Nasca Lines
A trip to Machu Picchu almost always requires connections in Lima, Peru's coastal capital, while arriving and departing. While there, a short flight can be easily arranged to view the Nasca Lines, which rival (与······相匹敌) Machu Picchu as Peru's greatest ancient wonder. Why the need for a view from planes? Because of the huge size of the geoglyphs (地质遗迹) that have been carved into the desert: spiders, fish, monkeys, and more. Some of them stretch more than 600 feet across.
1. Which place should a visitor select if he dislikes crowds?A.Sacred Valley. | B.Lares Valley. |
C.Abra Malaga Pass. | D.Machu Picchu. |
A.by plane | B.by bike | C.by boat | D.on foot |
A.They are ancient wonders. |
B.They are located in the same city. |
C.They are known for their biodiversity. |
D.They are surrounded by similar environments. |
2 . About 15 years ago, Oliver Muensterer packed his suitcase (行李箱) and traveled from his home to a town a few hours away. He had a job interview, so he
When he
This discovery made Muensterer
But rather than
That
A.regretted | B.laughed | C.arrived | D.chatted |
A.stepped back | B.turned back | C.stood up | D.woke up |
A.forgotten | B.hoped | C.afforded | D.begun |
A.suddenly | B.quickly | C.perfectly | D.secretly |
A.excited | B.worried | C.curious | D.proud |
A.replied | B.wrote | C.attended | D.rushed |
A.suggest | B.open | C.remember | D.clean |
A.bill | B.solution | C.card | D.coworker |
A.calling | B.inviting | C.directing | D.carrying |
A.surprising | B.tiring | C.wrong | D.stupid |
A.waited for | B.took off | C.made up | D.held on |
A.flight | B.station | C.computer | D.interview |
A.moment | B.price | C.danger | D.city |
A.ask | B.share | C.hide | D.joke |
A.driver | B.manager | C.stranger | D.passenger |
"What? I can't believe what you're telling me," my mother said when my sister Helentold her of the arrangement that she would invite two strangers to stay with her in her Califurnin home. Actually, our entire family tried to discourage Helen from this undertaking.
This story began with Helen on a flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix. Although the flight was short, it provided enough time for my sister to get to know the Morrisons, an Arizona couple seated in her row. The plane was only in the air for a couple of minutes when the wife, Marcie, fell asleep, leaving her husband Daniel and my sister sitting next to each other in silence. Maybe it was a feeling of awkwardness that sparked(触发) it, or maybe it was the need to unload. Whatever the case, within minutes Daniel began to relate the couple's story.
He told my sister how he and Marcie had flown to Los Angeles that morning to meet with a doctor of alternative medicine about treating Marcie for her stage 4 breast cancer. Although they both felt good about what had been described to them that day, they were also depressed to learn that the alternative treatment would cost $34,000 and not be covered by insurance. Additionally, they'd have to pay for a place to stay while Marcie accepted the treatment.
"The money's not even a consideration," Daniel explained. "What's debt compared to keeping my wife alive?" At this point tears coursed their way down Daniel's face and my sister joined right in. Marcie was only thirty-five years old and they had five children between ages two and twelve.
When it was time to get off the plane, Daniel woke Marcie, and since she was unable to walk, they requested a wheelchair. It was while my sister was waiting with them for the chair that she made the decision that had our family so concerned. Helen gave the Morrisons her business card and explained that they could stay with her during their trips to Los Angeles.
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Helen received a call from Daniel the following week.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________My family's feelings of concern changed to feelings of admiration!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . Experts continue to learn new things about the 600-year-old Machu Picchu. Last year, researchers discovered that the ancient Incan city is at least 30 years older than previously thought. Now, it turns out that we may be calling it by the wrong name.
A recent paper by Amado Gonzalez and Brian Bauer concludes that the Incas who built the city in the clouds actually called it Huayna Picchu — or simply just Picchu — the name of a mountain overlooking the ruins.
When Hiram Bingham first discovered the place in 1911 and asked what it was called, the report found, he was initially told it was known as Huayna Picchu. But days later, he was told by a different guide that the site was called Machu Picchu. It appears that’s the name that stuck.
“It’s true that at the time it was not so well-known to people, but there is a lot of evidence suggesting that those who did know it did not call it Machu Picchu,” said Amado Gonzalez. “Even more importantly, the research is based on centuries of documents, including some of the region’s first maps, land records, and even Bingham’s own notes and letters. An official record dating back to 1539 refers to the area as Picchu. Another, dated 1568, specifically mentions a city of the same name. We also have a clear reference to the ancient Inca town of Huayna Picchu’ from a 1715 document.”
But that doesn’t mean that there are any plans in the report to change the name of one of South America’s most popular tourist destinations. More than 7,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains, the UNESCO World Heritage site has drawn about 1 million visitors every year.
“It may not have been Machu Picchu to the Incas but now it’s Machu Picchu to the world,” Amado Gonzalez said.
1. What was Machu Picchu most probably named after?A.The builders. | B.A nearby village. |
C.A mountain. | D.The first discoverer. |
A.Machu. | B.Picchu. |
C.Huayna Picchu. | D.Machu Picchu. |
A.Supportive. | B.Unconcerned. | C.Interested. | D.Disapproving. |
A.Historians May Get a Wrong Name for Machu Picchu |
B.Machu Picchu Is 30 Years Older Than Previously Thought |
C.The 600-year-old Machu Picchu Keeps Making Headlines |
D.Experts Have Decided to Learn More About Machu Picchu |
5 . Magical Towns and Cities at Christmas
Hallstatt, Austria
On the banks of Hallstätter See, the town of Hallstatt and its amazing landscape enjoy UNESCO protection. The 16th-century townhouses, arid snow o£ winter make this the perfect place for getting into the festive atmosphere. Picture brightly lit trees and stands selling decorations, and you’re halfway to imagining just how special this town is.
Colmar, France
There are plenty of wonderful Christmas markets to be found all over Europe. But few catch the imagination in a fairytale setting quite like that of Colmar. More than six themed markets can be found in the center, linked by lit streets, where wooden houses are packed tightly together. At around 5:00 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a children’s band will be on stage, providing even more holiday cheer.
Rudesheim, Germany
Located in the heart of the Rhine Valley’s wine-making country, Rudesheim is a top destination throughout the year. However, once the night draws in and Christmas comes into view, the town takes on a special atmosphere. Those arriving by riverboat can go to the Christmas Market of Nations, which is filled with stores selling gifts and traditional festive dishes from all over the world.
Tromso, Norway
Tromso has been a cultural center with its Arctic Cathedral, the home of regular concerts and events. It’s over the festive season, when there is no daylight, that the city, located high above the Arctic Circle, becomes a must-see. Visitors can taste a hot chocolate before taking the cable car (缆车) above the city to catch sight of the northern lights.
1. What can visitors see in Hallstatt?A.Old townhouses. | B.Northern lights. |
C.Arctic Cathedral. | D.Rhine Valley. |
A.On Thursdays. | B.On Fridays. | C.On Saturdays. | D.On Sundays. |
A.Tromso. | B.Rudesheinx | C.Colmar. | D.Hallstatt. |
1. 春节在中国的地位;
2. 春节持续的时间;
3. 春节来临之前人们的活动;
4. 除夕人们的活动;
5. 春节期间人们的活动;
6. 你对春节的态度。
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Dear Jack,
Thanks for your email.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How do you like the Chinese Spring Festival? I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
7 . As we know, everyone can make mistakes, but don’t worry about it. The following is what we should do when we make mistakes.
Just admit it.Don’t think that our mistakes are caused by others.
A.Solve it at once. |
B.So be away from stress. |
C.Don’t be afraid of failure. |
D.So decide quickly and act. |
E.Think about what we can learn from our mistakes. |
F.Realise that making mistakes is the best way to learn. |
G.Be brave and face the fact that we have made the mistakes. |
因为失去耐心,他最终放弃了那个任务。