The damage caud by the flooding is immen, and the fabric of the ancient buildings is now being further damaged by pollution from the mainland town as well as by the wash produced by the constantly increasing number of motor boats that speed up and down the canals.
A further threat to Venice comes from the Venetians themlves, some of whom are not particularly interested in prerving the city as one of the wonders of the world and would prefer to e it modernized.
“What better place is there for the meeting of dear friends? See how it glows with the advancing summer; how the sky and the a and the rosy air and the marble of the palaces all glimmer and melt together.” Thus wrote the famous author Henry James, of Venice, which provided the tting for his story The Aspern Papers, in the nineteenth century. The splendor of Venice has captured the imagination of artists for centuries—and not just of the great painters and novelists. How tragic now that she is faced with the double threat of man and nature. Venice indeed will be lucky to survive.
( )1.Venice proudly boasts________.
A．its beautiful churches, palaces and hous
B．its unique St. Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal
C．its picturesque waterscape
D．its marvelous ancient buildings
.
A．is very confident that Venice will survive
B．is doubtful whether Venice will survive
C．thinks that Venice will have luck
D．is afraid that Venice will no longer attract artists and novelists
(二)
The Best of Alaska
Nothing evokes(唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine the images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7day excursion(远足) to the last frontier!
Highlights：英语缩写
JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.
williamsHAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fjords(海湾). The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.
ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: 顺序 英文Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the prervation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes. We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading(玻璃珠) and culture from the master artists.
SKAGWAY: Skagway is a lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor’s Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.
GUSTAVUS: you are welcomeGustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. We’ll stay at a comfo
rtable lodge here for two nights. This will be the ba for both the whalewatching excursion and a full day crui in Glacier Bay.
汉语译英语DATES/PRICES:
2012: May 15, June 17, July 16, August 14.
7 days—$3500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: Alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.
Contact:
Call: 800－766－3396
Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School
P．O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827
( )6.You can feel the history of the local place at ________.
read all about it
变形金刚3原声大碟A．Juneau B．Skagway
C．Haines D．Gustavus
( )7.You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at ________.
A．Glacier Bay National Park
B．the Klondike Gold Rush National Park
C．the White Pass Yukon
D．the fjords
( )8.According to the advertiment, the participants of the excursion ________.
numberone A．will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts
