UNESCO Announces New World Heritage Sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, meets each year to choose the latest additions to its World Heritage list. The World Heritage Committee chooses sites based on historical and cultural importance, as well as their beauty. Here are some recent additions:
Babylon (Iraq)
The ancient city of Babylon is closely connected with one of the seven wonders of the ancient world — the Hanging Gardens. Now, the area is gaining World Heritage Site status. The city on the Euphrates River is about 85 kilometers south of Baghdad. The 4,300-year-old Babylon is where dynasties have risen and fallen since the earliest days of settled human civilization.
Paraty and Ilha Grande (Brazil)
The historic coastal town of Paraty and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors to Brazirs Rio de Janeiro state. Now, they make up a newly named UNESCO site. Paraty was the final stop along the Gold Route, along which gold was shipped to Europe in the 1600s. The area is also home to a huge number of animals, some of which are threatened.
Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City (China)
The ruins of Liangzhu represent an early state with a collective belief system based on rice growing, dating from 3300 to 2300 BCE. The site is made up of four areas along the Yangtze River Basin. The ruins, UNESCO says, are an “outstanding example of early urban civilization”. They include an ancient water system and social divisions represented in different kinds of burials.
Writing-on-Stone (Canada)
Canada’s Writing-on-Stone monument, known also as Aisinai’pi,has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings. Some of them are 2,000 years old. The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who live in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United States. The Blackfoot people consider the area to be holy.
【小题1】Why does the World Heritage Committee meet annually?A.To assess potential sites. |
B.To choose world wonders. |
C.To recommend cultural cities. |
D.To study various social systems. |
A.It witnessed gold transport. |
B.It lay in the south of Baghdad. |
C.It developed based on rice growing. |
D.It was once famous for rock paintings. |
A.Iraq. | B.Brazil. |
C.China. | D.Canada. |
Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Phillips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1,024 passengers (including 770 prisoners) from Britain. Today there are 2.5 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, and one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
There are over 20 fine beaches close to Sydney. Its cool summer climate and warm winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants (移民) from overseas. There are three things that made Sydney famous –its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, and the Sydney Opera House.
But there are many more interesting things in Sydney: beautiful shops and restaurants, for example, rows of interesting old houses built everywhere in the 19th century. Summer or winter, day or night, Sydney is an outdoor city.
Some Americans think it is very British. Some British visitors think it is like America. There is some truth in both these opinions, because Sydney takes from both the Old World-Europe, and the New World – America, and makes it into something that is neither British nor America but truly Australian.
【小题1】The climate in Sydney is_____.A.hot in summer and cold in winter | B.warm all the year round |
C.neither too hot nor too cold | D.cool all through the year |
A.with some ships and more than 1,000 passengers |
B.with 11 ships and only 700 prisoners |
C.with 1,024 passengers besides 700 prisoners |
D.with only more than ten ships and some helpers |
A.Three things---the beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. |
B.Immigrants from Britain, the beautiful Harbor and ships. |
C.Beautiful shops, modern restaurants and interesting old houses and seas. |
D.The Sydney Opera House, interesting old houses and interesting restaurants. |
A.is like America |
B.is very British |
C.is neither British nor American but truly Australian |
D.takes from Europe |
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses.
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.
On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.
【小题1】Why has Ireland produced many great writers and poets?A.The beautiful countryside gives them inspiration. | B.The people there are all good at writing. |
C.The modern industry makes them free from labor. | D.The education system there is advanced. |
A.Many green counties. | B.Rolling green hills. |
C.Sheep and cattle. | D.Beautiful lakes. |
A.Meet a local people. | B.Surf the Internet. |
C.Introduce yourself to a friendly face. | D.Have a trip with your parents. |
A.songs | B.shopping | C.dancing | D.food |
Explore the Amalfi Coast on this day trip from Sorrento with your experienced guide. Visit Positano,Amalfi and Ravello!
Notes
·Please wear comfortable shoes.
·Please note that any extra activity is not included, but can be purchased on site (i.e. boat tours of the Amalfi Coast, visits to museums, art galleries, and churches).
Schedule
·Departure Location & Details
Check in:9:15 am
Departure:9:40 am
Location: Piazza Torquato Tasso, 16, 80067 Sorrento NA
·Return Location &Details
Time:6:00pm
Location:Piazza Torquato Tasso,16,80067 Sorrento NA
Tour Overview
Join us in a breathtaking day trip from Sorrento to visit the beauty of the Amalfi Coast: Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. With your local and experienced guide, discover the amazing past events and the civilization of this part that make Amalfi Coast a top destination for visitors year in and year out. You will have plenty of free time to explore on your own and create your own memories throughout the trip.
Walk along the narrow streets of the cliffside(悬崖边的)village of Positano. Explore along the beautiful beaches or visit one of the art shops or galleries. In Amalfi, you can explore the dramatic city built at the bottom of cliffs along the Italian Coast. In the city center, there’s the Cathedral(大教堂) of Sant’ Andrea built between the 9th and 11th centuries. The last stop is Ravello, a city home to symbolic cliffside gardens that overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea. We highly recommend finding a local cafe that offers homemade lemon drinks!
At the end of our day exploring the Amalfi Coast, we will head back to Sorrento and drop you off at the original departure point.
【小题1】What should visitors do to take a boat along the Amalfi Coast?A.Hire a guide. |
B.Pay on the spot. |
C.Wear formal clothes. |
D.Book tickets in advance. |
A.For the cheap seafood. |
B.For its convenient traffic. |
C.For its history and culture. |
D.For the year-round warm weather. |
A.In downtown Amalfi. |
B.In Positano. |
C.In Ravello. |
D.In Sorrento. |
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