Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed.
“I noticed that’s true of my hometown,” adds Zhong Wei. “Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. But now the buildings are really old.
According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change. “In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite the school.
A.It is still there and has become quite a symbol of the place. |
B.I hear they’re going to build a new school there. |
C.Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memories in our hearts. |
D.Some people still live in their hometown. |
E.Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. |
It's known to us all that New York is the biggest city of the USA. A long time ago, it was called Lenapehoking. In 1626, Dutch(荷兰)people bought the land for only $24! They called it New Amsterdam. Then in 1664, the British took it over and changed the name into New York.
New York had an excellent harbour. Many people from all over the world came by sea and landed in New York. These people wanted a better life. New York seemed to give that to them. By 1835, New York became the largest city in the United States. New York City used to have five smaller towns but now they are all parts of the same city. They are Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
Today, New York is home to millions of people from all over the world. These different cultures make New York an exciting place to visit. There's much to do in New York. You can take a helicopter travelling around the city, ride horses in Central Park, see a movie in the afternoon and watch the sunset over the Brooklyn Bridge. Don't worry if you get hungry. Some restaurants are open 24 hours a day!
【小题1】In 1626, New York was called_______________.A.Lenapehoking | B.New Amsterdam | C.New York | D.Manhattan |
A.before the 1800s | B.about two hundred years ago |
C.at the end of last century | D.less than one hundred years |
A.The city got the name "New York" in 1664. |
B.New York is a big and exciting city. |
C.New York has five smaller towns now. |
D.If you are hungry at 3 a. m., you can go to a restaurant in New York. |
You can do pretty much anything you like in Europe. You can go skiing, visit an ancient castle, and admire fine art. Now you have one more choice: you can also have dinner in an underwater restaurant!
The world’s largest underwater restaurant opened in Norway recently. It is named “Under”. The building looks like a huge tube in the water. More than half of it sits about five meters below sea level. It has room for 40 guests. Guests are able to watch sea animals swimming around through a large window while they are eating. Of course, seafood dishes are served.
Under is so popular that around 7,000 people have already booked a table. And it is fully booked for six months. The designer said the most exciting experience was to see the seabed scenery in different seasons and weather conditions through the large glass window. Would you like to have dinner there?
【小题1】What new choice can people have in Europe?A.Go skiing. | B.Visit an ancient castle. |
C.Enjoy fine art. | D.Dine at an underwater restaurant. |
A.5. | B.40. | C.400. | D.7000. |
A.Under in Norway is the largest restaurant in the world. |
B.More than half of the restaurant is five meters below sea level. |
C.Guests can have a good view of the undersea scenery while eating there. |
D.The business of the underwater restaurant has been good since its opening. |
New York is the biggest city of the USA. A long time ago, it was called Lenapehoking. In 1626, Dutch (荷兰) people bought the land for only $24! They called it New Amsterdam. Then in 1664, the British took it over and changed the name to New York.
New York had an excellent harbour (港口). Many people from all over the world came by sea and landed-in New York. These people wanted a better life. New-York seemed to give them that. By 1835, New York became the largest city in the United States. New York City used to have five smaller towns but now they are all part of the same city. They are Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
Today, New York is home to millions of people from all over the world. These different cultures make New York an exciting place to visit. There’s much to do in New York. You can take a helicopter (直升飞机) riding through the city, ride horses in Central Park, see a movie in the afternoon and watch the sunset (日落) over the Brooklyn Bridge. Don’t worry if you get hungry. Some restaurants are open 24 hours a day!
【小题1】In the year 1626, New York was called ________.A.Lenapehoking | B.New Amsterdam | C.New York | D.Manhattan |
A.by train | B.because it was beautiful |
C.to look for a better life | D.to travel |
A.about three hundred years ago | B.about two hundred years ago |
C.one hundred and eighty-eight years ago | D.one hundred years ago |
A.Brooklyn | B.Queens | C.the Bronx | D.Staten Island |
A.The city got the name “New York” in 1664. |
B.New York is a big and exciting city. |
C.New York has five smaller towns now. |
D.If you are hungry at 3 a.m., you can go to a restaurant. |
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