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Must-See Landmarks For Your Xi’an Tour
Serving as the capital of China for 13 dynasties, Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi province has numerous historical sites and relics. If you are planning a tour of Xi’an taking less than 3 days, check out the recommended attractions, which we think best capture the spirit of the ancient city.
The Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Army is one of the most significant archaeological finds in the world and one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century.
Discovered in 1974, the army of Terracotta Warriors was constructed by China’s First Empe
ror Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC). It is a collection of thousands of life-size terracotta soldiers, hors and chariots in battle formation, through which people can get a great insight into the history, military development and culture of ancient China in that period.
Ancient City Wall
Xi’an City Wall was built in the 14th century by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) as a military defen system. Now it is one of the oldest and best-prerved Chine city walls. When you take a walk or cycle on the massive wall, you can enjoy a good view of the city.
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恒星英语Giant Wild Goo Pagoda
One of China’s most famous Buddhist pagodas, the Giant Wild Goo Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) specially for the study of Buddhist scriptures. Situated in Da Ci’en Temple, the pagoda was built with layers of bricks and has a grand structure that gives it a holy appearance. It is a good example of traditional Chine architecture.
1．What do the Terracotta Army and Ancient City Wall have in common?
A．They both reflect military history.
B．They show China’s first emperor’s ambition.
C．They are great discoveries of 20th century.
D．They are the best-prerved tourist attractions.
2．What makes Giant Wild Goo Pagoda special?
A．Its building bricks. B．Its grand structure.
C．Its holy appearance. D．Its religious purpo.
3．Where is the text probably from?
A．A geography textbook. B．A news report.
C．A tourist guidebook. D．A science magazine.
Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner, once told a story of a hummingbird. When a forest fire breaks out, a hummingbird will volunteer to do its best to fight the fire despite its small size and little impact, while larger animals like the elephants just sit by and watch. In many Kenyan people’s eyes, the youth group Komb Green Solutions is such a hummingbird.
Formed in 2017, Komb Green Solutions is a community-bad organization in Nairobi. Though it started off with no support at all, it was armed with a passion to change the environment in their slum (贫民窟).
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Fredrick Okinda, the group’s founder, said that before the group was formed, some young people in Korogocho were engaged in crime to earn a living. This always resulted in gang fights, with Okinda having lost many friends to crime.
During an upgrading project where a new bridge linking Dandora and Korogocho slums was being built, Okinda and his co-founders saw an opportunity. Having worked as casual laborers and curity officers for the project, the youth decided to carry on by rest
小娘oring the river under the bridge on a voluntary basis.
“When we started, our main focus was the dumpsite (垃圾场) under the bridge,” Okinda said. “It was a hiding place for thieves and a place where drug dealers and urs would go to conduct their illegal activities, so we wanted to create a green and safe space for children to play and for young people to relax.”
With limited resources, lack of funds and an enormous task, Komb Green Solutions has slowly but surely started turning the city’s Korogocho slum from an eyesore into a safe space where children can play and adults can live healthy lives.
4．Why does the author mention hummingbird in paragraph 1?
A．To introduce a Kenyan youth group. B．To show Wangari Maathai’s theory.
C．To amu readers with a funny story. D．To stress the importance of hummingbirds.
5．What made Okinda start Komb Green Solutions?
A．Saving wild birds. B．Making a living.
C．Solving the drug problem. D．Changing the community.
belonging6．Which of the following best describes Okinda?
A．Rerved. B．Devoted. C．Polite. D．Honest.
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7．What is a suitable title for the text?
A．Living a Healthy Life B．Bridging Two Slums
C．Transforming the City Slum D．Volunteering in Communities
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