The London Eye which is 450 feet in height above the Thames River is the world’s biggest spinning structure. It is one hundred feet taller than Big Ben and weighs 1,600 tons. It was built to celebrate the year 2000. Maybe building such a big spinning structure suggested that people longed for bigger and better things in the future.
In London Eye,there are 32 capsules (舱).Each of the capsules can hold up to 25 people. And they’re air conditioned in summer,heated in winter. From these capsules the visitors can see the most beautiful views of London.
It was difficult to assemble (安装) and put a wheel of this size. And it required new technology and a lot of imagination. The parts of London Eye were sent up the Thames River,and the wheel was assembled on temporary (暂时的) platforms on the river. Lifting it into an upright position was a major challenge. It took a week to winch (吊) it up to its final position.
Now the London Eye is regarded as a monument to new millennium. And many visitors from all over the world come to visit it.
【小题1】How tall is Big Ben?A.450 feet | B.350 feet | C.550 feet | D.250 feet |
A.To set a new record |
B.To celebrate the Queen’s birthday |
C.To celebrate the coming of 2000 |
D.To beat the first observation wheel in Chicago |
A.pick up | B.grow up | C.made up | D.lifted up |
A.it took great trouble for people to build the London Eye |
B.the London Eye has been changed into a monument |
C.the latest technology was used to assemble the London Eye |
D.imagination is very important to build the London Eye |
A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower. To get the most out of your visit read our tips below:
Visit at Night
Riding up the Eiffel Tower at night and looking out over the streets of Paris, you’ll see why Paris is known as the “City of Light”. At street level, the spotlights on the top of the Tower and the reflections (倒影) of the Tower in the Seine (塞纳河) are sights not to be missed.
Purchase (购买) Your Ticket in Advance Online
Avoid the long ticket lines at the Eiffel Tower by purchasing your ticket online from the Eiffel Tower website.
You’ll pick a time to visit and then select whether to print out the ticket or display it on your phone or iPad, a convenient choice if you buy your ticket in Paris without a printer.
Don’t Bring Valuable Objects with You
Before entering the Eiffel Tower, your bags will be examined by a security officer. If an item you are carrying sets off the metal detector, the officer will take you away from the line for further inspection. Probably you will miss the chance to go up the Eiffel Tower.
Have Drinks and Snacks at the Eiffel Tower
If you’re like us, after an exciting trip to the Eiffel Tower, you’ll be ready to rest your legs and have a relaxing snack and a drink in a Parisian cafe. Across the Seine in the Trocadero area, there are many elegant cafes. The atmosphere is great, but the prices are in the stratosphere (极高水平). Actually, the perfect place for common visitors to eat and drink is on the Eiffel Tower itself.
【小题1】Why does the author suggest visiting the Eiffel Tower at night?A.Because you can have special sights of the city of Pairs. |
B.Because you can stand on the top of the Eiffel Tower. |
C.Because you can see the Seine as clearly as possible. |
D.Because you can avoid the crowds and enjoy it peacefully. |
A.A printer will be necessary if you want to buy a ticket. |
B.Tickets to the Eiffel Tower can only be bought online. |
C.Tourists are not allowed to take bags to the Eiffel Tower. |
D.Some objects can’t be brought to the Eiffel Towel. |
A.The Eiffel Tower provides expensive foods and drinks. |
B.The author recommends tourists have snacks on the Eiffel Tower. |
C.You will spend more if you have snacks at the Eiffel Tower. |
D.The author prefers to eat across the Seine. |
The ancient city is in Pingyao county, Shanxi Province. The city wall was first built during the Zhou Dynasty and rebuilt in 1370. Since 1997, it has been listed as a World Heritage Site. Now Pingyao city is the only one in China completely protected as it was hundreds of years ago.
The perimeter (周长) of this square city is 6.4k m long and the city wall is the earliest and largest city wall in China. It is 12m high with width of 5m . The wall was built with earth and covered with bricks. Outside the city wall there is a river, 4m wide and 4m deep.
There are several gates of the city, two each on the east and west and one each on the south and north side. All the gates have two doors each. This has given the city the name “Turtle City” with the two gates on the south and north standing for the head and tail of the turtle and four gates on the east and west as the four legs. The doors on the south and north st and opposite each other. like the head of the turtle extending out and two wells just beyond southern gate are like a turtle’s two eyes.
Located on the trade route between Beijing and Xi’an, Pingyao developed into a merchant center where the local people set up the nation’s earliest banks. These banks were the first in China to use checks (支票).
Several old courtyards have been turned into museums, most of which were homes and offices of Pingyao’s old banks. One of the most unusual aspects of a visit here is realizing that this place was very important to China’s financial history.
【小题1】What does the passage mainly talk about?A.The ancient city — Pingyao. | B.China’s ancient financial center — Pingyao. |
C.The city wall of Pingyao. | D.The museums in Pingyao. |
A.the city wall of Pingyao was first built in 1370 | B.Pingyao city hasn’t been a World Heritage Site |
C.Pingyao’s streets are wide and made of earth | D.Pingyao city is well protected |
A.Four. | B.Five. | C.Six. | D.Seven. |
A.Pingyao city played an important role in ancient China’s finance |
B.museums in Pingyao city are now used for bank offices |
C.Pingyao city was one of the largest cities in ancient China |
D.old banks in ancient Pingyao city used checks only |
I would like you to come to my place and meet my people at the end of your journey. You can’t leave America without visiting New York. My brother’s hobby, as you know, is taking pictures. He has a big album(相册)of pictures of the United States and of New York. I’m sending some of them to you. When you look atthemyou’ll understand why New York is a city of islands. In fact it lies on three big islands: Manhattan, Staten Island and Long Island. There are many small islands in the city.
The most expensive part of New York is Manhattan. This island is famous for its skyscrapers(摩天大楼).Broadway is a famous street in New York. It is known for its theatres and you can see wonderful shows there.
There are many museums and art galleries(画廊)in New York. Pupils often visit museums and have their art classes there. School children often visit the Bronx Zoo. It is the largest of the New York City zoos. It opened in 1899 and since then has always been a favorite place for animal lovers and children.
In 1789, New York became the first capital of the United States of America but it remained the capital for only one year. Now, as I’m sure you know, Washington, D.C. is the capital of the country.
【小题1】The underlined word “them” in Para.2refers to__________.
A.cards | B.albums |
C.pictures | D.letters |
A.Manhattan is known for its skyscrapers |
B.New York is famous for its wonderful shows |
C.the Bronx Zoo has the longest history among the zoos in America. |
D.New York contains three islands in total |
A.an advertisement | B.a letter |
C.a travel journal | D.a geography report |
A.persuade his friend to visit New York |
B.introduce Washington D. C. in America |
C. describe three islands in New York |
D.show his brother’s album |
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