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课时分层作业(一)
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.For a small state it has a large urban (城市的) population.
2.The hotel restaurant is noted for its excellent cuisine (菜肴,饭菜).
3.His voice was quiet but every word was distinct (清晰的,清楚的).
4.He seemed a dynamic (充满活力的) and energetic leader.
5.The audience watched as the story unfolded(展示,展现) before their eyes.
6.They have refused to allow UN troops to be stationed in their territory(领土).
7.The custom has come down to us from our ancestors(祖先).
8.The statue was carved(雕,刻) out of a single piece of stone.
9.Show me a sample(样本,样品) of your works,please.
10.An estimated 1,600 vessels pass through the strait (海峡) annually.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
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Canadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes, mountains and rivers to explore for a lifetime.We've also got some of the most awesome waterfalls on Earth.
Pissing Mare Falls—Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
Pissing Mare Falls may have a funny sounding name but they're no joke: in fact, they're one of the highest waterfalls in Canada.Located in the beautiful Gros Morne National Park, the falls are only accessible by boat.
Takakkaw Falls—Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Takakkaw translated from Cree loosely means “the magnificent”, and it's a suitable word for the secondhighest waterfalls in Canada.After a steep drive up a winding road, these falls are only a short hike from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path.
Niagara Falls—Ontario
Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada.Actually they are made up of three different falls—the Horseshoe Falls, the most powerful waterfall in North America, are the only one located on the Canadian side.Melted glaciers formed the falls thousands of years ago and the beautiful green color is due to dissolved salt and finely ground(磨细的)rock.
Bridal Veil Falls—Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia
Pretty and delicate, Bridal Veil Falls are located just east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really