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江苏省南京市建邺区2020年九年级中考英语一模试卷
Seeing someone who seems to be walking on a cloud sounds like a dream. But this scene indeed exists —and it isn't just in your head. It's a popular attraction in the South American country of Bolivia called the Salar de Uyuni. The area covers a large amount of white, glistening salt and runs across 10,582 kilometers of the Altiplano and you can even see it from space.
What's special about the Salar? This salt flat can create an endless natural mirror (镜子), which gives you an amazing experience. On a still day, a thin layer of water covering the salt changes the salt flat into "The World's Largest Mirror" reflecting the sky. Those who are lucky enough to see this natural wonder will tell you how difficult it is to find out the dividing line between the sky and land.
Some 40,000 years ago, water from the surrounding mountains gathered here and there were no outlets (出口) where the rainfall could flow out. So a huge lake was formed with natural salt inside. Over time, about 25,000 years ago, a rise in temperatures reduced the amount of rainfall in the area. The climate from wet to dry caused the water to slowly evaporate (蒸发). About 10,000 years ago, the body of water dried up and a deep layer of salt flat was left behind.
With about 10 billion tons of salt lying around it, it's no surprise that salt production in the Salar is a big business. But the real treasure lies under the surface of the salt flat, where around 70% of the world's lithium (锂) reserves can be found. The lithium is used for powering mobile phones, laptops, electric cars and this resource could be of great value.
What is the Salar de Uyuni |
●It's a place of in the South American country of Bolivia. ●It is an area with white and glistening salt. ●It runs across about 10,582 kilometers and can even be from space. |
What's special about the Salar de Uyuni? |
●On a still day, the salt flat will into "The World's Largest Mirror", which gives you a wonderful experience. ●If you are lucky enough to see it, you may find it difficult to tell The sky ends and the land begins. |
How did the Salar de Uyuni ? |
●40,000 years ago, the surrounding mountains the water from flowing out and it became a huge lake. ●25,000 years ago, the climate changes to the evaporation of the lake. ●10,000 years ago, the lake dried up, behind a deep layer of salt. |
What's under the Salar de Uyuni? |
●70% of the world's lithium lies under the salt flat. ●Lithium can be used to power things mobile phones, laptops and electric cars. |
Have you ever taken photos by using mobile phones with selfie sticks (自拍杆)?{#blank#}1{#/blank#}
However, a pair of US artists from New Mexico, Arie Snee and Justin Crowe believe they have invented a better one and they call it "selfie arm". {#blank#}2{#/blank#} It makes those people in the pictures seem to be holding hands with a love one.
The pair say it offers a far better experience than using a straight stick. The selfie arm makes people feel they are not alone when they take photos. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} They think their invention solves the main problem that the selfie stick has – people look alone while they are taking pictures of themselves with great interests. The product, at present, just an art project and a model, conveniently provides you a welcoming arm. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} The pair say they are fascinated by these new ideas.
The "selfie are" is made of fiberglass. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
The project that they work on shows the growing selfie stick phenomenon (现象) directly and increasing need for narcissism (自恋) and Internet agreement.
A. It is lightweight and easy-taking. B. It seems that they are together with their friends. C. For better or worse, they have taken the world by storm. D. This new invention is a small, useful and cleverly-designed tool. E. And better yet in the future, it'll talk in a friendly way and never get angry or upset. |
A good book can be satisfying, can improve your knowledge and can teach you a lot. There are several ways to develop a lifetime reading habit.
Set times. You should have a few set times every day when you'll read for at least 5—10 minutes, no matter what happens. For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch (and even dinner if you eat alone).
Always carry a book. No matter where you go, take a book with you. When you leave the house, make sure to have at least one book. You may keep the book in the car, or into the office or to anywhere you go, unless you're sure you won't have time to read.
Make a list. Keep a list of all the great books you want to read. You can keep this in a pocket notebook. Be sure to add to it whenever you hear about a good book. Keep a running list, and cross out the ones you have read.
Find a quiet place. Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair without television or computer near the chair. There should be no music or noisy family members.
Set a high aim. For example, tell yourself that you want to read 50 books this year. Your best to finish reading them. Just be sure you're still enjoying the reading.
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Set times |
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Always carry a book |
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Find a quiet place |
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Do your {#blank#}10{#/blank#} to finish reading them. Be sure to enjoy the reading. |
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