Tibet's capital city Lhasa is labeled one of the most dreamed-about cities in the world.
May to July is the best time to visit Lhasa.
The Potala Palace is considered to be a model of Tibetan architecture. It has 13 storeys. It was first constructed in 641, by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo, in order to welcome his bride, Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty. This structure was later burned to the ground during a war and rebuilt in the17th century by the Fifth Dalai Lama. Over the past three centuries, the palace has gradually become a place where the Dalai Lama lives and works and a place for preserving the remains of previous Dalai Lamas.
Admission: 200 yuan (May 1-Oct 31); 100 yuan (Nov 1-Apr 30)
Namtso, or Lake Nam, is one of three holy lakes in the Tibet autonomous region and should not be missed by any traveler to the region. In Tibetan, Namtso means "Heavenly Lake". It is famous for its high altitude and imposing scenery. It is the second largest salt lake in China.
Admission: 120 yuan (May 1-Oct 31); 60 yuan (Nov 1-Apr 30)
Barkhor is a small neighborhood consisting of ancient streets and a public square surrounding Jokhang Temple in the old area of Lhasa. The oldest street appeared about 1,300 years ago. The streets are filled with a religious atmosphere and show the original Lhasa. Shops offer prayer wheels, chubas (traditional Tibetan clothing), Tibetan knives and religious article.
Admission: Free
The Tibet Museum is the first large and modern museum within the Tibet autonomous region. It was set up in October 1999, with a permanent collection related to the cultural history of Tibet. The museum displays more than 1,000 artifacts, including Tibetan art and architectural design.
Admission: Free
1.The best time of the following to visit Lhasa is in ______
A.April B.June C.August D.September
2.Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo built The Potala Palace to ______
A.welcome his bride B.live and work there
C.show the original Lhasa D.preserve the remains of previous Dalai Lamas
3.Mr Smith wants to learn more about the history of Tibet, he can visit ______.
A.The Potala Palace B.Namtso C.Barkhor D.The Tibet Museum
4.Mr Wang is going to visit these four places next winter holiday with his wife. He can at least save ______ yuan
A.160 B.220 C.320 D.380
5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The Potala Palace was rebuilt by the fourth Dalai Lama. B.Namtso is the largest salt lake in China.
C.You can enjoy the original Lhasa in Barkhor. D.You can see about 1,000 artifacts in the Tibet Museum.
When we think of how cities will look in the future，we probably picture that there are tall gray buildings around the cities and skies are _______ flying cars. One city in Australia however，is trying to _______ that image. Earlier in last September，it was reported that the city of Melbourne plans to build a pair of tall towers. The tall towers look more like big tree houses than skyscrapers. The _______ will turn Melbourne's skyline from gray to green once the two towers are completed. One of the buildings will become the _______ in the Southern Hemisphere，at 356. 2 meters tall. _______ towers will have balconies with plants and trees. Meanwhile，on the top of each tower，a botanical garden will _______ a relaxing ace. Visitors can enjoy nature _______ ，away from the noise of the city.
In fact, several cities around the world have planned to build skyscrapers from wood.
For example, an 18-story building _______ pine has already existed in Minneapolis, US. In o this modern age of technology and tall buildings. It seems that people just want a touch of nature in their lives.
Making cities greener places isn't a new _______ . Wooden buildings themselves have been far longer than concrete and steel ones. In fact, China's wooden Fogong Temple Pagoda, located in Shanxi province, is still standing almost 1,000 years ____________ it was built.
It seems that human is taking a step backwards to a simpler time. Our future may not be t it'll certainly be a lot greener.
1.A.compared with B.filled with C.played with D.connected with
2.A.change B.control C.believe D.achieve
3.A.program B.performance C.project D.theme
4.A.tallest B.widest C.longest D.deepest
5.A.Every B.Each C.All D.Both
6.A.include B.offer C.discover D.hide
7.A.noisily B.carefully C.quickly D.quietly
8.A.made from B.made up C.made into D.made in
9.A.brain B.idea C.problem D.suggestion
10.A.before B.until C.after D.since
—Hey，Let's do something outdoors today.
—_______. I have to work today at the laboratory.
A.All right B.Sorry，I can't C.Sound great D.I hope not
—The flowers look beautiful. Could you tell me __________？
—In Taobao.
A.where did you get them do it next time. B.where you got them
C.when did you get them D.when you got them
—Look at the child! He is climbing the tree.
—Oh, dear! He ______ hurt himself. He ______ do it next time.
A.must, mustn't B.should, can't C.need, mustn't D.may, can't
—A recent research shows many Chinese students would like to study abroad.
—Yes. But students ______ study abroad usually face lots of challenges.
A.which B.who C.when D.what
