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Who says only big cities can be beautiful and charming? The world is full of really eye-catching and fascinating villages and small towns － you’ll find some of the most interesting in the list below:
| Places | Descriptions |
| Alberobello 
| Alberobello, in southeastern Italy, features perhaps the best examples of a kind of dry stone hut with a conical (圆锥的) roof. These modest traditional huts are great examples of ancient building techniques, even though these constructions aren’t more than a few centuries old. |
| Reine 
| As a part of the Lofoten archipelago in northern Norway, Reine is one of the most beautiful and welcoming places in the north of the Arctic Circle. Surprisingly, mild weather means that locals and travelers alike can take full advantage of the impressive surroundings, whether that means hiking, or admiring the scenery and the unique Fishermen’s huts. |
| Eze 
| Eze is a breathtakingly beautiful place, located on the French Riviera. Rising 1, 400 feet above the sea, it overlooks the coasts and offers amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea. In addition to its location, Eze features a certain medieval (中世纪的) charm, thanks to its many well-preserved centuries-old buildings. Not surprisingly, the fairy-tale village was a favorite of Walt Disney’s |
| Tulou Clusters 
| Fujian Tulou is largely made up of the clay buildings in Yongding County and Nanjing County in the southwest Fujian Province. The Nanjing Tulou Cluster consists of 3 parts－Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, Yuchanglou and Taxia Village, Roughly Nanjing Tulou Cluster is about 160km west of Xiamen and takes one and half hours’ drive from Xiamen Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster consisits of 5 clay buildings, with a square tulou at the center and circled by 4 circular tulous, forming a pretty pattern of so called “four dishes with one soup” |
1.Which country may suit you best for a visit if you are a fishing-lover?
A. Italy. B. Norway.
C. France. D. China
2.Which of the following makes Tianluokeng Tulou Clusters attractive?
A. Its building material. B. Its location.
C. Its number of clay buildings. D. Its architectural shape and design
3.What can we learn about the places mentioned in the text?
A. They all feature well-preserved traditional buildings.
B. They are all situated in wealthy developed countries.
C. They are all places providing visual feasts for tourists.
D. They are all small towns with fascinating scenery and mild weather.
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The young woman became critically ill and was sent to the big city,where specialists can be called ___to study the ____disease.
| A．up , general | B．in, rare | C．on , serious | D．for , important |
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Enjoy yourself in the beauty and energy of Havana and the charm and history of Trinidad as we explore these two dynamic Cuban cities. We'll experience the people, politics, and culture of the island during this important period in the country's history.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
●Learn about housing, infrastructure (基础设施)，and restoration (修复)programs in Havana during a lecture with urban planner MiguetCoyula.
●Hear from Norma Guillard, a Cuban social psychologist and former brigadista with the 1961 Cuba Literacy Campaign, about Cuba's efforts to bring literacy to the entire country.
●Attend a discussion about the current process of economic reform with economist Giulio Rioci.
●Visit the site of the Bay of Pigs invasion of 1961 and the Bay of Pigs Museum.
●Take a walking tour of Old Havana and feel amazed at the splendid architecture.
●Wander the cobblestone streets of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with Nancy Benitez, an expert in restoration, architecture, and history.
●Tour a second UNESCO World Heritage site-Cienfuegos-and observe wonderful French and Spanish architecture during a walking tour.
These are only a few of the highlights of this extraordinary program. See the full travel guide at TheNation.com/HAVANA-TRINIDAD
The whole trip costs $5,455 per person ($370 extra for a single room) and includes hotel accommodations for 7 nights, all transportation within Cuba, all tours, all lectures, meals, tips, and numerous other events and activities.
100% of the income from our travel programs support our journal The Nation.
For more information, e-mail us at travels@thenation.com, call 212-209 -5401, or visit us at theNation.com/HAVANA-TRINIDAD.
1.Who is skillful at restoring old buildings?
A.Miguel Coyula. B.Norma Guillard.
C.Giulio Ricci. D.Nancy Benitez.
2.If you are fond of European architecture, where will you go?
A.The Bay of Pigs Museum. B.Old Havana
C.The stets of Trinidad. D.Cienfuegos.
3.In which aspect may different costs occur?
A.Accommodations. B.Transportation.
C.Lectures. D.tours.
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Most city parks are places where you can escape from big，ugly structures of metal and stone．The Manhattan High Line is different．Raised 25 feet above the ground，this massive metal structure once supported a rail line．The line opened in 1934 but it was hardly used after the 1960s，and much of it was torn down．However，one stretch remained in a region of Manhattan．The railway structure was ugly and everyone knew that at some time，it would have to be removed．
But the High Line was not destroyed．In fact．now the old rail line serves as one of the most peaceful places in the city．The idea to change the rail line into a park came from Joshua David and Robert Hammond．In 1999，they attended a community meeting to decide the fate of the High Line．David and Hammond were the only people at the meeting interested in saving the historical structure. Later on，when they asked railway officials to take them up to look at the High Line，they saw a mile and a half of wild flowers growing in the middle of the city，and they realized that the High Line had potential to become a park．There was growing interest in improving urban centers，and so the project quickly gathered funds for construction．
The first section of the High Line opened in 2009 and immediately became popular with tourists and locals alike．Each part of the park has a different atmosphere．Some areas are like balconies with wonderful city views．Other sections have wide lawns and walkways planted with wild flowers．Only the final section remains the way it has been for the last fifty years—a railway line overgrown with weeds．
1.What is the text mainly about?
A．A park． B．A train line．
C．City transport． D．A historical monument．
2.Which of the following is NOT true about the High Line?
A．It is above ground level． B．Only part of the line remains.
C．It is now a popular park． D．Trains still use the line.
3.Why did David and Hammond want to save the High Line at first?
A．They thought it would make a good park．
B．They wanted to reopen the train line．
C．They thought it had historical value．
D．They were interested in improving the city.
4.Why were people easily persuaded by David and Hammond’s idea?
A．They wanted to make cities nicer places．
B．They wanted to see the wild flowers too.
C．They realized the High Line was important.
D．They knew that funds were available．
5.We can infer from the last paragraph that the park is ______________.
A．popular with tourists B．similar to what it used to be
C．various in its design D．1ike natural countryside
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Most city parks are places where you can escape from big, ugly structures of metal and stone. The Manhattan High Line is different. Raised 25 feet above the ground, this massive metal structure once supported a rail line. The line opened in 1934 to bring trains directly into factories and warehouses. It was hardly used after the 1960s, and much of it was torn down. However, one section remained in an area of Manhattan called Chelsea. Chelsea was becoming more and more valuable as restaurants, art galleries and apartments were built, but the ugly railway structure remained as a dead weight. Everyone knew that at some time, it would have to be removed.
But the High Line was not destroyed. In fact, now the old rail line serves as one of the most peaceful places in the city. It holds an elevated park, with beautiful gardens, a sidewalk and great views of the city. The idea to change the rail line into a park came from Joshua David and Robert Hammond. In 1999, they attended a community meeting to decide the fate(命运) of the High Line. David and Hammond were the only people at the meeting interested in saving the structure for its historical significance. Later on, when they asked railway officials to take them up to look at the High Line, they saw a mile and a half of wild flowers growing in the middle of the city, and they realized that the High Line had potential to become a park. There was growing interest in improving urban centers, and so the project quickly won support and funds for construction were easily obtained.
The first section of the High Line opened in 2009 and immediately became popular with tourists and locals alike. Each part of the park has a different atmosphere. Some areas are like balconies (阳台)with wonderful city views. Where the rail line goes between buildings, trees are thickly planted. Other sections have wide walkways planted with wild flowers. Only the final section remains the way it has been for the last fifty years – a railway line overgrown with weeds.
1.The underlined phrase “a dead weight” in Paragraph 1 means_____.
A. something with potential to be better.
B. something with historical interest.
C. something which is a danger to people.
D. something useless which slows progress.
2.According to Paragraph 2, David and Hammond wanted to save the High Line because they_____.
A. thought it had historical value
B. wanted to reopen the train line
C. thought it would bring them money
D. were interested in improving the city
3.From the last paragraph, we can learn that the park ______.
A. is different in its design
B. is covered with trees
C. didn’t change at all
D. became a natural countryside
4.Which of the following is NOT true about the High Line?
A. It is situated above ground level.
B. Only part of the line remains.
C. It is now a popular park.
D. Trains still use the line.
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The big company should be ready to ______ many talents who can often _____ a new idea for increasing sales.
A. take in; come across B. take on; come on C. take on; come up with D. take in; come up with
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Young people who have got jobs may realize university lessons can’t be the only preparation for all of the situations ________ appear in the working world．
A．where B．when C．that D．what
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Young people who have got jobs may realize university lessons can’t be the only preparation for all of the situations ________ appear in the working world.
A. where B. when C. that D. what
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Young people who have got jobs may realize university lessons can’t be the only preparation for all of the situations ________ appear in the working world.
A. where B. when
C. that D. what
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Young people who have got jobs may realize university lessons can’t be the only preparation for all of the situations ________ appear in the working world.
A． where B． when C． that D． what