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1. 地理位置、气候、风景名胜、特色等；2.推荐理由；3. 提醒防护措施。
注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：the cradle of Hakka 客家摇篮；the Tongtian Grottoes 通天岩
the Ancient Wall 古城墙；Bajing Pavilion 八镜台
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7 . Experts using a high-tech laser scanner (激光扫描仪) have discovered thousands of ancient Maya buildings hidden under the thick forests of northern Guatemala, officials said Thursday. Some 60, 000 buildings were found over the past two years in a scan of an area in the northern department of El Peten between Mexico and Belize, said Marcello Canuto, one of the projects’ lead researchers.
These findings are a “breakthrough in Maya archeology(考古),” Canuto said.
The new discoveries in this Central American country include city centers with sidewalks, homes, wide steps, farming facilities and so on, said Canuto, an archaeologist at Tulane University in the United States.
Among the finds was a 30-meter high pyramid (金字塔) that had been earlier recognized as a natural hill in Tikal. Also discovered in Tikal: a series of holes and a 14 kilometer-long wall.
The Maya development reached its height in what is present-day southern Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of Belize, El Salvador and Honduras between 250 and 950 CE. Researchers now believe that the Maya had a population of 10 million, which is “much higher” than previous judgment, Canuto said.
The project depended on a remote (远程的) sensing method known as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Aircraft with a LiDAR scanner produced 3D maps of the surface by using light in the form of laser linked to a GPS system.
The technology helped researchers discover sites much faster than using traditional archeological methods. “Now it is no longer necessary to cut through the jungle to see what’s under it,” said Canuto.
Details of the research will appear in a documentary to air on February 11 on the National Geographic TV channel, said Minister of Culture and Sports Jose Luis Chea.
1. What did Canuto think of the new discoveries in the past two years?| A．Leading. | B．Frightening. | C．Annoying. | D．Puzzling. |
| A．It saves time in discovering site. |
| B．It is more convenient for researchers to work in forest. |
| C．Explorers have to go deep into the jungle to research. |
| D．Research can be done at a distance. |
| A．that lay in Africa | B．that was less developed |
| C．whose pyramid was made of a hill | D．with a surprisingly large population |
| A．To inform readers of the new discoveries about Maya. |
| B．To introduce a new method used to discover Maya buildings. |
| C．To show Maya development was of great influence. |
| D．To tell us a new documentary will be launched on TV in Feb. |
8 . Yangzhou paper cutting, with a history of 2,000 years, can be dated back to the Sui Dynasty, making Yangzhou one of the places where paper cutting first became popular.
In the Sui Dynasty, the people of Yangzhou would cut colourful paper or silk and satin (缎子) to celebrate festivals. It is said that Emperor Yang came to Yangzhou three times. In winter, the flowers and trees in the garden became dry and weak. The emperor ordered the gril servants to cut fine silk and satin into flowers and leaves and use them to decorate the trees and lakes. Since then, “colorful cutting” has become a popular art in Yangzhou.
In the Tang Dynasty, the paper cutting industry was highly developed and a large amount of high-quality paper was made as presents to the Court (宫廷).
In the Qing Dynasty, because of the economic development, the people of Yangzhou became interested in wearing fine clothing, especially embroidered (刺绣的) clothing. The embroidered designs were based on paper-cuts, the most well-know of them was from Bao Jun, a paper cutting master. He won a high reputation (名声) as Magic Scissors for his wonderful cutting skills.
After the People’s Republic of China was started, the Chinese government accepted the importance of paper cutting like many other arts and skills. In 2007, China Paper-cuts Museum opened to the public in the back garden of the Wang’s Residence (住所), Yangzhou, greatly helping the development of Yangzhou paper cutting.
1. When did “colourful cutting” become a popular art in Yangzhou?| A．In the Sui Dynasty. | B．In the Tang Dynasty. |
| C．In the Ming Dynasty. | D．In the Qing Dynasty. |
| A．种植 | B．装饰 | C．浇水 | D．砍伐 |
| A．In 2007. | B．In 2008. | C．In 2009. | D．In 2010. |
| A．How to make paper cutting. |
| B．The way to cut paper. |
| C．The importance of Yangzhou paper cutting. |
| D．The history and development of Yangzhou paper cutting. |
9 . When going out to dine with kids, you need to know the places where kids are not only welcomed, but really catered for. The following are some of the best family-friendly restaurants and cafés.
Flying Fox Café
It is located in a park in Mona Vale. Near the café is a fantastic fenced children's playground, famous for playground facilities including a bike track, walking tracks and a dog walking beach.
Business Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm
The weather can sometimes influence the closing time. If you are unsure, please call 9986 0980.
Gladesville Bistro
Welcome to our revolutionary kid-friendly family bistro(小餐馆）－where your kids are welcome to play, draw, slip and slide. Our menu includes sandwiches and chips. Your children will receive a free cup of popcorn with every kid's meal purchased.
Business Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 11 am to 7 pm
Tel: 9816 4052
MUMU Grill
It offers the perfect family dinner. The children can eat and then play in the park opposite the restaurant. Children will be kept amused by the kids' menus, which feature coloring-in activities. Children are able to color in a picture of a cow with crayons.
Business Hours:
Monday to Friday: 4 pm to 6 pm
Saturday to Sunday: 3 pm to 7 pm
Tel: 9460 6877
Billy Lids
It is a unique environment where your child can play safely while you relax in the central cafe area. The indoor playground includes facilities for children up to 11years old. There are plenty of food options for the kids, including home-made sausage rolls.
Business Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
Friday to Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm
Tel: 9916 0350
1. Where can your children enjoy popcorn for free?| A．At Flying Fox Café. | B．At Gladesville Bistro. |
| C．At MUMU Grill. | D．At Billy Lids. |
| A．Tuesday evening | B．Wednesday afternoon |
| C．Friday morning | D．Saturday afternoon |
| A．Gladesville Bistro only offers sausage rolls to parents and children. |
| B．The business hours of Billy Lids may be influenced by the weather. |
| C．Children could walk dogs in Flying Fox Café. |
| D．MUMU Grill offers playground facilities for children. |
1. 建议开办一个校园艺术画廊，展示在校学生自己的作品；
2. 画廊可以给学生提供一个展示自我的平台，丰富学生的知识、传播校园文化。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Committee members,
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Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
