13. Although the earthquake last only some seconds, but its....... terrified all the local people. (OCCUR)

14. Niagara Falls, on the border of the USA and Canada, is one of the most..... really sceneries in the world. (SPECTACLE)

15. Different kinds of environmental pollution in recent years have destroyed many ......habitats. (NATURE)

16. The birth of emails has made the..... among people much easier than again before. (CORRESPOND) . 

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All of the natural wonder of the world, few are as spectacular as Niagara Falls.
located on the niagara river along the border between the United States and Canada, Niagara actually consist of two falls, the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. the former is on the US side of the border , in the state of New york, while the latter is on the Canadianside. About 85% of the water in Niagara River flows over the Horseshoe Falls, which is the more impressive of two falls. About 10 milion people visit the falls each year, most during the summer tuorist season. Sightseers can ride steamers up close to the boiling warter of the falls, or view them from parks on both sides of the river . Niagara Falls has long been a popularhoneymoon destination for newly weds.

1. it can be inferred from the passage that Horseshose falls..........

A. is the larger of the two falls B.is the less impressive fall

C. is in the state of New York D. has 15% of the Niagara River flowing over its edge

2. according to the passage, where can people watch the falls?

A. From trains B. From airplanes C. From parksor boats D. From cars or buses

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the 173-foot- high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point of Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500 feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State of New Y ork in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.

The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses_______.

A. additional ways to observe the falls

B. steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls

C. a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada

D. further problems that are destroying the area around the falls

VI. Read and complete the statement.

Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls is located on the border between the United States and Canada. It is a group of falls in the state of New York and the Canadian Province of Orlando. This group is the second largest in the world in terms of volume of water flowing over its edge. It is the largest in North America. It is a popular tourist destination.

The Niagara Falls was formed approximately 10,000 years ago when glaciers melted at the end of the last ice age. Water from the Great Lakes carved a path of the Atlantic Ocean, formed the Niagara River. The Niagara Falls is not very high, but it is very wide. The amount of water flowing over the falls varies throughout the year. During season of high flow, usually springtime, more than 6 million cubic feet (165,000 m³) of water passes over the falls per minute. The annual average flow rate is almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) per minute.

1. The Niagara Falls was formed approximately ___________ years ago.

2. The Niagara Falls is the largest in ___________.

3. Water from the Great Lakes formed the ___________.

4. During springtime more than 6 million ___________ of water passes over the falls per minute.

5. The annual average ___________ is almost 110,000 m³ per minute.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the 173-foot- high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point of Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500 feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State of New Y ork in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.

A “steamer” in paragraph 2 is probably________.

A. a bus

B. a boat

C. a walkway

D. a park

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the 173-foot- high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point of Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500 feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State of New Y ork in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.

The passage implies that tourists prefer to_______.

A. visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather

B. see the falls from a great distance

C. take a ride over the falls

D. come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation

1 We'll take the early_____from Sydney to Wellington(fly)

2 Niagara Falls on the border of the USA anfd Canada is one of the most _______scenery in the world (spectacle)

3______waste spills can contaminate groundwater(industry)

4_______elements have been found in both ground and underground water sources(pollute)

5astronomers are concerned about light pollution because they have _______ in viewing activities in the sky and outer space (difficult)

6 fish and many other animals are killed by_______in their habitat

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the 173-foot- high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point of Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500 feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State of New Y ork in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.

What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?

A. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side

B. A trip to the United States isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls

C. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history

D. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the 173-foot- high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point of Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500 feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State of New Y ork in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.

According to the passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?

A. Niagara Falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American

B. American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls

C. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in The United States

D. Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are only in the United States