______ 840 square miles, the national park has beautiful lakes, mountains and forests.
A. Cover B. Covering
C. Covered D. To cover
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______ 840 square miles, the national park has beautiful lakes, mountains and forests.
A. Cover B. Covering
C. Covered D. To cover
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Welcome to the UK National Parks
The United Kingdom has beautiful national parks. Try our quick guide for a handy introduction to each of the following four parks.
The Broads
The Broads, Britain’s largest protected wetland, is now home to some of Britain’s rarest wildlife.
Key areas of interest:
● home to over a quarter of our rarest wildlife.
● over 125 miles of waterways to explore
● gentle footpaths and cycle routes, fabulous fishing
● a Roman fort, medieval churches and traditional windmills
● the River Wensum runs right into the city of Norwich, just 2 hour from London
Lake District
The Lake District has inspired writers and visitors for centuries.
Key areas of interest:
● England’s largest National Park is now a World Heritage Site
● Scafell, England’s highest mountain
● 16 main lakes and many smaller tarns
● boat trips, sailing, boating and swimming
● less than 2 hour from Manchester
New Forest
It is a historic royal hunting forest, where you can enjoy the sight of ponies, cattle, sheep and pigs.
Key areas of interest:
● ponies, cows and pigs on the open forest
● ancient trees, some over 1,000 years old
● a coastline of sea creatures, like shingle, saltmarsh, lagoons and mudflats
● less than an hour from Southampton, Bournemouth and Salisbury
South Downs
Discover the world-famous white cliffs at Seven Sisters, rolling green and gold hills, ancient woodland and lowland heaths or explore “picture perfect” villages, traditional country pubs and flourishing vineyards.
Key area of interest:
● walk, cycle or horse ride the length of the national park on the 160 km South Downs Way national trail
● grasslands and woodlands rich in wildflowers and butterflies
● market towns and hidden villages
● just over an hour by train from London and a short bus ride from Brighton, Portsmouth, East Bourne and Winchester
1.Which park is listed as a World Heritage Site?
A. The Broads. B. Lake District. C. New Forest. D. South Downs
2.What will you see in New Forest?
A. Ponies, cattle, sheep and pigs. B. Some rarest wildlife.
C. Beautiful lakes. D. Churches and windmills.
3.What activity do the Broads and South Downs both offer?
A. Swimming. B. Sailing. C. Cycling. D. Horse riding.
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London has just signed to be the first National Park City. Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, along with several organizations and individuals, signed the London National Park City Charter(宪章) on Monday.
London is already extremely park-like. With a large number of urban parks and waterways and 8.4 million trees, it has a lower urban density (密度) than many other major cities. It is also home to 15,000 species.
The charter aims to improve the lives and well-being of people and wildlife by improving the natural environment of the city. In practical terms, that means trying to reach the goal of turning 50% of the city into green space by 2050. That can be achieved by asking residents to change empty lots and yards into gardens, planting more trees throughout the city and even cutting holes in garden fences. Adding green roofs to existing buildings is also part of the plan,
One way to help achieve its goal is pairing development with conservation. London is expected to add some 2 million new residents to its current population by 2040, meaning it needs thousands and thousands of new homes. Home developers can play a role by surrounding new homes with parks or nature reserves.
"Inspired by the aims and values of the world’s national parks, the London National Park City is fundamentally about making life better in the capital through both small everyday things and long-term strategic thinking." says Daniel Raven-Ellison, founder of the concept.
"It's about lifting our ambitions; going further to make the city greener, healthier and wilder; improving our mental health, cleaning our air; making the city richer in wildlife: freeing children to play and meet friends outdoors again; solving the climate crisis and bring more joy to the city." He added.
Timothy Beatley, an urban planner, says countless cities have already woken up to the idea that greening and improving natural connections make urban life much better. "The basic idea is that nature in cities is not optional but absolutely essential to a happy, healthy and meaningful life." He says.
1.What are mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 4 about the green move?
A.The conflicts caused by the charter.
B.Different voices about the move.
C.Specific ways to expand green space.
D.Challenges the move will run into.
2.The founder and the planner mentioned both hold a(an) ___________ attitude to the charter.
A.skeptical B.critical
C.reserved D.favorable
3.What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A.A green and meaningful life in London
B.London to be "National Park City"
C.Reasons for more green space in London
D.Green ways to make London park-like
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The Summer Palace is really beautiful. In fact I doubt whether China has ________ park.
A. a more beautiful B. a most beautiful
C. the most beautiful D. a beautiful
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Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure
Size: 4,028 square miles(平方英里)
Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.
Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year around (expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at higher heights).
Beaches: 47 Golf Courses: 20 Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.
Agriculture: The bulk (主体) of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.
Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from$ 35—$ 5,000.
Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.
Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts(度假胜地). In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.
Resources: Call (800) 648—2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland.org for Updated information.
Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.
1.The passage is intended to be read by _______.
A．tourists B．businessmen
C．students D．immigrants(移民)
2.The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.
A．28 B．32 C．44 D．37
3. What does the underlined part “expect the mercury to drop at higher heights” mean?
A．Things are easy to lose weight at higher places.
B．Dropping things from higher places is expected.
C．Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places.
D．Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means(交通工具) to get around the Big Island?
A．By rental car. B．By air.
C．By train. D．By taxi.
5. What can we infer from the passage?
A．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.
B．You can call (800) 648 – 2441 to order some food.
C．You can find some courses to play tennis on the island.
D．You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.
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Thingvellir has been a National Park in Iceland since 1930 and was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2004. Aside from its historical interest, Thingvellir holds a special attraction for nature lovers.
How to get to Thingvellir National Park
1. Take Road No. 1 heading north out of Reykjavík. After driving through the town Mosfellsbær take the first exit to the right at roundabout onto Road No. 36 to Thingvellir.
2. Another choice in summertime out of Reykjavik is to take the Road No.1 towards south coast. Then turn left onto Road 431 and follow it onto Road 435 . Note that this road (435) is closed in winter and only open from May to September depending on snow conditions. Make sure to check conditions before driving it.
What to see in Thingvellir?
There is much to explore in the park including the 20-meter (66ft) Oxara waterfall, and the Nikulasargja Gorge, better known as Peningagja (Money Gorge) because it is a custom to throw coins (and sometimes credit cards!) into the icy-cold water and make a wish.The Oxararfoss Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall, though the pool under it has a darker story, for men and women were drowned there, after being sentenced to death in the Middle Ages.
Camping
There are two camp sites at Thingvellir :One by the parks service centre at Leirar and another one by Vatnskot.
Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal cans. Ash from the barbecues should be disposed of into separate containers.
Price:
Adults (18-66 years) ISK 1300 /night + 300 ISK tax Senior (67 +) and disabled ISK 650 / night + 300 ISK tax Children/teens 0-17 years free of charge.
Parking
Thingvellir does not have entrance fee as such,but if you travel by car you will have to pay a parking fee.
The charge for a daypass on all the parking lots is as follows:
A) Passenger car, 5 seats or less - 750 ISK
B) Passenger car, 6-8 seats - 1000 ISK
C) Bus, 9-19 seats - 1800 ISK
D) Bus ,20 seats or more - 3500 ISK
For further info please contact thingvellir@thingvellir.is.
1.How much you need to pay in all if you take your family( your wife;your two kids,age 3 and 5;your parents,age 68 and 70) to camp for a night in Thingvellir National Park ?(You travel with your 7-seat car)
A.8300ISK B.6100ISK
C.5800ISK D.5100ISK
2.What is most special about the Nikulasargja Gorge?
A.People throw coins into the water and make a wish there.
B.There is a beautiful waterfall nearby.
C.The water there is icy-cold.
D.You can use your credit card there.
3.Which of the following is False according to the article?
A.Thingvellir National Park in Iceland is a World Heritage site.
B.Road 435 of Iceland is closed in winter for safety concern.
C.In the Middle Ages some people were drowned under Oxararfoss Waterfall.
D.Rubbish has to be sorted in Thingvellir National Park when camping.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where does the woman want to go?
A.The city park. B.The market square. C.The shopping center.
2.What should the woman do at the next crossroads?
A.Turn right. B.Turn left. C.Keep straight on.
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When I visited the city of Rome，I found the buildings，squares and parks _____________in very different styles．
A．tobedesignedandbuilt B．todesignandbuild
C．designedandbuilt D．designingandbuilding
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One day when Jack was walking in the park, he saw a woman, who lived a few miles away, sitting on a bench with a dog beside her. The dog was looking up at the woman.
Jack walked up to the woman and said, "Hello, Sue, how are you? May I sit and talk with you for a while?" "Of course, please sit down," Sue said. Jack sat down next to Sue on the bench, and they talked quietly together. The dog continued to look up at Sue, as if waiting to be fed.
"That's a nice dog, isn't he?" Jack said, pointing at the animal.
"Yes, he is. He's handsome. He's a bit of a mixture, but that's not a bad thing. He's strong and healthy."
"And hungry, "Jack said." He hasn't taken his eyes off you. He thinks you've got some food for him."
"That's true, "Sue said." But I haven't."
They both laughed and then Jack said, "Does your dog bite?"
"No, "Sue said, "He's never bitten anyone. He's always gentle and friendly."
Hearing this, Jack decided to hold out his hand and touched the animal's head. Suddenly it jumped up and bit him.
"Hey!" Jack shouted." You said your dog didn't bite."
Sue replied in surprise, "Yeah, I did. But this is not my dog. My dog's at home."
1. The dog looked at the woman because ___.
A. the woman wanted to feed him B. the woman was friendly
C. he was strong and healthy D. he was hungry
2.Jack touched the dog because he believed ___.
A. the dog was handsome B. Sue's dog was unfriendly
C. the dog belonged to Sue D. Sue's dog was at home
3.We can infer form the passage that ___.
A. Sue gave a wrong answer B. Jack made a mistake
C. the dog wasn't dangerous D. both Jack and Sue liked the dog
4.Which of the Following can be the best title of the passage?
A. A Wrong Question B. Sue's Dog
C. A pleasant Meeting D. Sue's Friend
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Welcome to Olympic National Park!
The park is located in the western state of Washington and it covers more than 400,000 hectares. Each area of the park offers visitors something special. Here are some places to go.
Elwha Valley
The Elwha Valley is in the central part of the park. It is the Olympic Peninsula’s largest watershed (分水岭). Long ago, the rivers in this area held the most salmon (鲑鱼) outside of Alaska. In the 1920s, a growing community of settlers built two hydroelectric (水力发电) dams to provide energy for the local economy. The dams created many problems for the river. They decreased the water in the rivers, which caused the fish population in the area to decrease. This affected the other animals that depended on fish for food.
The community later decided to take some measures to solve these problems. Today, the Elwha River is the site of one of the largest ecosystem restoration projects in National Park Service history.
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge is a mountain area in the northern part of the park. It is easy to enter, and provides incredible views of the Olympic Mountains.
The ridge has many hiking paths. In winter, people come here to ski. They also come here to take part in other fun winter activities, like sledding and snowboarding.
Hurricane Ridge usually has snow from December through the end of March. Visitors must be prepared for icy roads and severe weather.
The Coast
The westernmost part of the park is Pacific coastline. Olympic National Park has many breathtaking beaches.
Rialto Beach is known for its tall seastacks (海蚀柱). These formations are tall towers of rock standing in the sea. Kalaloch Beach is known for its white sand. It also has three national wildlife refuges, which protect the area’s bird and fish species.
The coastline areas offer hiking and camping. They are some of the most popular places in the park.
1.What happened to the Elwha River after the two dams were built?
A. Local settlers had enough energy.
B. Local settlers made more money.
C. The Elwha Valley was formed.
D. The ecosystem was greatly affected.
2.Which place is most suitable for winter activities?
A. Elwha Valley B. Hurricane Ridge
C. Rialto Beach D. Kalaloch Beach
3.What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To attract visitors to the park,
B. To introduce the parkas history.
C. To show the variety of the park.
D. To stress the importance of ecosystem.
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