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广东省中山市2019-2020学年高一上学期英语期末考试试卷
The latest additions to its World Heritage (遗产)list. The following are some of the recent additions.
Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture((Russia))
The structures, many of which are churches, were all designed by the Pskov School of Architecture. It was a leading school of building design in the country, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Some elements common to Pskov architecture date back to the 11th century.
Babylon((Iraq))
The ancient city of Babylon is gaining World Heritage Site status. The city was once a main tourist site before Iraq suffered several wars. The 4, 300-year-old city is where dynasties have risen and fallen since the earliest days of settled human civilization. UNESCO Says the site "offers a look into one of the most influential empires of the ancient world".
Writing-on-stone(Canada)
Canada^ Writing-on-stone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings. Some of them are 2, 000 years old. The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United States. The land that makes up Writing-on-Stone is filled with rock posts that have been formed into "spectacular shapes" by erosion (侵蚀).
Party and Ilha Grande(Brazil)
The historic coastal town of Party and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors to Brazils Rio de Janeiro state. Party was the final stop along the Gold Route, along which gold was shipped to Europe in the 1600s. The area is also home to a huge number of animals, some of which are in danger now.
The following is a selection of the 2017 summer programs offered at colleges and universities around the world.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Kowloon, Hong Kong July 26-31 PolyU is offering a 5-dayprogram for Grade 10 or 11 students wishing to explore the field of engineering and understand various engineering disciplines.We are looking for 6-8 students from the same high school to join the program, along with 1-2 accompanying teachers.Students can enjoy a special program fee of $200 (all-inclusive).The said fee is ignored for teachers. Program Contact Email: denquiry@polyu.edu.hk |
Queen's University: Kingston, ON August 13-18 The Summer Enrichment Experience at Queen's gives students the opportunity to learn beyond the school classroom with engaging and challenging courses, motivating them to explore and apply new knowledge.After the experience, students will return to school with renewed energy, and excitement for learning. Program Contact Email: linda.lamoureux@queensu.ca |
University of Missouri: Columbia, MO July 13-28 The Career Exploration Summer Program is a 2-week program in which Explorers experience a taste of various 21st century career paths.The program includes professional site visits to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and U.S. Government Buildings.Social activities include free time at the on-campus Student Recreation Center, watching professional sports teams, and exploring new places during program field trips. Program Contact Email: mucoemie@missouri.edu |
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