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This month, National Geographic Channel takes a closer look at China''s Stone Dragonthe Great Wall. It is one of the structural1 wonders of China which will be shown in NGC''s China Special series. Even though the Great Wall is famous around the worl
Jane is great at taking care of everyone in her life. She has even assisted 27 friends in planning their weddings. Now, she is busy helping her sister put together a dream wedding. There is just one problem: Jane is in love with her sister's fiance1,
St.1 Valentine's2 story started a short time before his death in AD 280. The emperor at the time was namedClaudius. He decided that none of the men in the army could be married. Saint Valentine, whose real name was Valentinus, was a Christian3 priest
Dialogue A Jerry and Susan are in their office. Jerry: It has been raining since last night. Susan: I heard a typhoon is approaching. It's going to hit our city tonight. Jerry: Will it be a strong one? Susan: Yes, it will. So we had better finish our
Seeing Taiwan for the first time can be a great experience for travelers. But it can sometimes also cause trouble for visitors who are only used to the customs and manners of their home country. Taiwan has some taboos1, which are things that should n
People love to keep track of who the world's richest person is. If you ask, almost anyone will say it is Bill Gates. After all, that has been the answer for over a decade. However, according to a Mexican business reporter, Carlos Slim Hel's US$67.8 b
Destination: New Orleans 前进纽奥良 Dialogue A Karen is greeting Martin. Karen: Welcome to New Orleans! Martin: Thanks, I've come to experience Mardi Gras. Karen: Well, you're in the right place. Martin: I can't wait to see people in cos
The Light at the Edge of the World 世界尽头的光明 Each day, humans are faced with terrible news about war, poverty, and crime from every direction including TV, radio, and the Internet. To settle themselves, many people take some time out of t
Once upon a time, an old man lived by himself up in the mountains above a village. His wife had died of a terrible illness years before and everyone thought he was very lonely. All of the townspeople liked the old man. He was very friendly with every
Small, Smart, and StrongAnts 小蚂蚁的大世界 by Rachel Black Man has long considered the ant to be a hardworking, well-organized creature. This social insect lives in an ordered colony that may contain millions of _(1)_. There are currently 11,
The Strange Case of the Duck-Billed Platypus 光怪陆离鸭嘴兽 by Jeremy Beacock The duck-billed platypus is a creature that just doesn't fit in. 哺乳类?爬虫类?傻傻分不清楚。 When 18th-century scientists first came across Austral
My Brilliant Brain 神奇大脑 by Kevin Lustig Geniuses amaze us, impress us, and make us all a little jealous. How do they differ from the average person? Scientists are working hard to figure out that answer. Tune in to the National Geographic Cha
A Reader's Struggle 阅读障碍知多少 by Zoe Catsiff Many individuals struggle with a life-long condition known as dyslexia. These individuals have difficulty reading, writing, and spelling accurately. They may reverse words or confuse letters th
The Beijing Water Cube 北京水立方 by Lars Berry The Water Cube is set to make a splash for the 2008 Olympics. 北京水立方势必在 2008 年奥运会引起轰动。 China is no doubt one the most remarkable places in the world today, particul
Bizarre Dino 远古巨兽 by Kevin Lustig Around the world, scientists are constantly in search of dinosaurs. Real ones disappeared about 65 million years ago, but dinosaurs left behind a lot for humans to study, like eggs, bones, and entire bodies.
环球影城的环球魅力 by Rebecca Fratzke Universal Studios Hollywood a place for fun, entertainment, and even history is taking its first steps in a 25-year plan to expand the park. The new outline envisions an incredible growth of the amusemen
I've Got to Hand It to You 指尖的艺术-指甲彩绘 by Rachel A. Black In the 1930s, actresses on the silver screen looked elegant and sophisticated. What was the finishing touch to their look that made women across the Western world wish to im
Singing the Praises of Singapore 美哉狮城 by Jason Alloy Located between Malaysia and Indonesia, Singapore is an island that's small in size but big in reputation. Spanning only 683 square kilometers, it is one of the busiest ports in the world a
Vertical Gardens 垂直花园 by Marcus Maurice More than 30 years ago, a French scientist named Patrick Blanc went to Thailand to study plants. This adventurous young man traveled to the heart of a tropical rainforest and set up a platform at the to
Since 1971,the Bushnell Cup has been awarded to the Ivy football player of the year, who is selected by vote of the eight coaches. This trophy,presented to the Ivy League by the Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials,was na