Death Valley is one of the most famous deserts in the United States, covering a wide area with its alkali（碱性的）sand. Almost 20 percent of this area is well below sea level, and Badwater, a salt water pool, is about 280 feet below sea level and the lowest point in the United States.
Long ago the Panamint Indians called this place “Tomesha”— the land of fire. Death Valley’s present name dates back to 1849, when a group of miners coming across from Nevada became lost in its unpleasantness and hugeness and their adventure turned out to be a sad story. Today Death Valley has been declared a National Monument(纪念碑) and is crossed by several well-marked roads where good services can be found easily. Luckily the change created by human settlement has hardly ruined the special beauty of this place.
Here nature created a lot of surprising, almost like the sights on the moon, ever-changing as the frequent wind moves the sand about, showing the most unusual colors. One of the most astonishing and variable parts of Death Valley is the Devil’ s Golf Course, where it seems hard for one to tell reality from terrible dreams. Sand sculptures(沙雕) stand on a frightening ground, as evening shadows move and lengthen.
【小题1】_______ is the lowest place in the desert.| A．Tomesha | B．Death Valley |
| C．Nevada | D．Badwater |
| A．an Indian name | B．the death of the miners |
| C．the local people | D．a National Movement |
| A．no one had ever known the desert before the miners |
| B．it’s still not easy to travel across the desert |
| C．people can find gas-stations, cafes and hotels in the desert |
| D．people have changed the natural sight of the desert |
| A．appreciates | B．is fearful of |
| C．dislikes | D．is tired of |
All About Qatar
Location: Qatar is part of Asia and is in the Middle East.
It is in the northern hemisphere.
It is a peninsula (a strip of land sticking out into the ocean) surrounded by the Gulf. It has a land border in the south to Saudi Arabia.
Capital City: Doha
Official Language: Arabic. English is also widely spoken.
Currency: Qatari Riyal
Government: Qatar is an absolute monarchy. which means there is only one leader who is called an Emir. The Emir has the final say in all matters to do with governing the country.
Religion: Most Qataris are Muslim.
Flag: The flag of Qatar is maroon and white with a jagged line in between the two colours.
Climate: Qatar is warm all year round and gets very hot in summer. Temperatures can reach 50 degrees centigrade! Hardly any rain falls at all.
Sandstorms are common in Qatar.
Physical Features: Qatar is approximately 100 miles long from north to south and 50 miles from east to west. The land of Qatar is mostly barren, low plains which are covered in sandy desert.
Wildlife: There is hardly any vegetation in Qatar apart from desert shrubs and grasses. In the north there are some farming areas which produce crops including dates, tomatoes and melons. Animals like goats and camels are raised too.
·The most popular sport in Qatar is football and the country has many beautiful football stadiums.
·Qatar is the host for the 2022 FIFA football World Cup.
·Qatari cuisine uses lots of fresh fish, rice and spices.
·Coffee is a very popular drink in Qatar.
·Qatar is a wealthy country due to the large deposits of oil underneath the land and natural gas (which is mostly mined off-shore).
【小题1】The underlined word “barren” probably means “______”.
| A．sandy | B．poor | C．fertile | D．rich |
| A．Powerful as the Emir is, there is still something he can’t decided. |
| B．There is hardly any animal due to the lack of vegetation. |
| C．It is an island with border to Asia. |
| D．In Qatar, people communicate in Arabic and English. |
| A．A travel review. | B．A tour instruction. |
| C．A newspaper. | D．An official introduction |
Salt Lake City Tour
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah’s capital city is surrounded by the mountains of the American Southwest on the shores of the breathtaking Great Salt Lake. The city is rich in history and architecture besides wonderful scenery.
Duration (持续时间): About 50 Minutes
The Utah State Capitol
As a member of the National Register of Historic Places, the Utah State Capitol has been opening since 1916. Decorated with columns and a dramatic dome (圆屋顶), the style is the same as the famous national Capitol building in Washington.
Duration: About 45 Minutes
The Salt Lake Temple
This temple took 40 years to build, and was opened in 1893. It sits in 10-acre Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it is a popular tourist destination even though the inside is off-limits.
Duration: About 30 Minutes
The Great Salt Lake
Located in the northern part of Utah, the Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Its level of salinity is actually even higher than the ocean.
Duration: About 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Departure & Return
Departure: The free airport pickup is only available during 11 am-6 pm. Please wait for your tour guide at Terminal 2 Door 10. (the phone number for the pickup: 626-522-6791; suggested tips:$10)
Return: Please schedule flights to depart from Salt Lake City International Airport after 12 pm. If you want to return to Las Vegas from Salt Lake City on the last day, you shall pay $ 20 per person.
Price Includes: hotel accommodations for 3 nights
The airport pickup & drop-off: If arriving outside this period, you should take the free shuttle to the hotel on your own.
【小题1】Which takes the most time to visit?| A．Salt Lake City, UT. |
| B．The Utah State Capitol. |
| C．The Salt Lake Temple. |
| D．The Great Salt Lake. |
| A．10 am. | B．11 am. |
| C．2 pm. | D．4 pm. |
| A．In 1840. | B．In 1853. |
| C．In 1916. | D．In 1933. |
The National Park System offers families a wonderfully affordable way to enjoy America’s most beautiful scenery.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
As the most visited national park in America, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers over 522, 000 acres (英亩) of land in North Carolina and Tennessee. It offers breathtaking scenery and wildlife viewing. Despite attracting large numbers of visitors, it presents plenty of opportunities for visitors to be alone, whether to go on a hike, take a scenic drive or relax at a park campsite.
Yellowstone National Park
Set up in 1872 as the first U. S. national park, Yellowstone is arguably the most unique. Its 2. 2 million acres fall mainly in Wyoming and sit at the highest point of one of the continent’s largest active supervolcanoes. It has a diverse ecosystem including lakes, rivers, and mountain ranges.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles include mountain lakes and rolling grasslands. There are more than 300 miles of hiking paths to explore along with wildlife like sheep and deer. Adventurous travelers can brave the 48-mile Trail Ridge Road, which takes travelers to an altitude (海拔) of near 11, 500 feet!
Acadia National Park
This park on the rough Maine coast is home to various plants and animals and the tallest mountain on the U. S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike rock peaks, bike along historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the natural beauty near the coast.
【小题1】What can visitors do in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?| A．Feed wildlife. | B．Go camping. |
| C．Drive along the coast. | D．Climb rocky mountains. |
| A．It has diverse grasslands. | B．It has the most breathtaking scenery. |
| C．It lies on top of a supervolcano. | D．It is home to the States’ tallest mountain. |
| A．In Acadia National Park. |
| B．In Yellowstone National Park. |
| C．In Rocky Mountain National Park. |
| D．In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. |
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