廣東省2012屆高三英語二輪復習專題訓練：信息匹配（44）

1、廣東省2012屆高三英語二輪復習專題訓練：信息匹配（44）請閱讀下列應用文和相關信息，并按照要求匹配信息。以下是旅游景點的信息：A. Agra FortNear the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial cit

2、y of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques. B. Taj MahalTaj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western hi

3、storians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. It was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers. I

4、t was completed in 1648 C.E. at a cost of 32 Million Rupees.C. Keoladeo National Park This former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas is one of the major wintering areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia. Some 364 species of birds, including the r

5、are Siberian crane, have been recorded in the park.D. Humayun's Tomb, DelhiThis tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj

6、Mahal. The gardens also contain the red-and-white sandstone and black-and-yellow marble tomb of Humayuns wife and the tomb of Humayuns barber.E. Grand Canyon National ParkThe Grand Canyon is perhaps the most awesome sight in the United States-and one of the wonders of the world. Much of the park'

7、;s beauty is related to its geology and ecology. Schmidt explores the shape of the land, its plants and animals, and its human history. A fascinating book that everyone visiting the Grand Canyon should read. The Skywalk at Grand Canyon West is really exciting.F.Sundarbans National ParkThe Sundarbans

8、 covers 10,000 sq. km of land and water (more than half of it in India, the rest in Bangladesh) in the Ganges delta. It contains the world's largest area of mangrove forests. A number of rare or endangered species live in the park, including tigers, aquatic mammals, birds and reptiles.請閱讀以下旅游者的信

9、息，然后匹配旅游者和他/她擬旅游的景點。1. Carina is fond of art and likes traveling very much. In order to take part in the following exhibition, she wants to take some photos of birds from all over the world, especially the rare Siberian crane. In the meanwhile, she doesnt want to spend too much money. 2. Daisys majo

10、r is biology. She is interested in studies of tigers in India. Before graduation, she needs to write an essay on the tiger. She hears that it is one of the largest tiger populations of any of Indias parks. And so she wants to go there to do some research. 3. Alexander is a college student of Physics

11、. He learns that this canyon is a gift from past generations that goes beyond what we experience. He is looking forward to going there and experiencing the Skywalk in the park.4. Sammy majors in history. He will visit it again this summer. He says its built entirely of white Marble and is one of the

12、 eight wonders of the world. Its beauty is beyond description, particularly at dawn and sunset. It seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience it as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.5. Nancy comes from the history department. Last summer she visited the ancient markets of Agra and this year she wants to visit it again. Not long ago she said: “Arriving at the Delhi ai