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There were many famous explorers during 1400—1600. What were the names of the most famous explorers? What were the major achievements of the famous explorers? This website provides what you want to know.

Famous Canadian Explorers

The discovery of the New World opened up new colonies (殖民地)in Canada. One of the most famous Canadian explorers was Louis Jolliet who explored the Great Lakes area and discovered the Mississippi River.

Famous Spanish Explorers

Famous Spanish explorers explored the Caribbean and South America. Just a few famous Spanish explorers conquered (征月艮)millions of local people who made up the nations of the Incas and the Aztecs.Famous Spanish explorers included Hernando Cortes, Francisco Pizarro, Hernando de Soto,Vasco Nunez de Balboa and Juan Ponce de Leon.

Famous English Explorers

The most famous English explorers started their voyages of discoveries during the Elizabethan reign of Queen Elizabeth I .The most famous English explorers included Sir Walter Raleigh,Sir Francis Drake, Sir Martin Frobisher and Sir John Hawkins.

Famous Portuguese (葡萄牙的)Explorers

Famous Portuguese explorers led the way when it came to exploration. The most famous Portuguese explorers included Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, Bartholomeu Dias and Miguel Corte-Real.

35.      What did Louis Jolliet do?

A.  He led the way when it came to exploration.

B. .He explored the Caribbean and South America.

C.   He explored the Great Lakes area and discovered the

Mississippi River.

D.   He conquered millions of local people who made up thenations of the Incas and the Aztecs.

36   What nationality (国籍)was Juan Ponce de Leon?

A. Spanish.       B.Portuguese.

C. Canadian.      D.English.

37.  Which of the following did NOT belong to Portugal?

A.Bartholomeu Dias.         B.Miguel Corte-Real.

C.Hernando de Soto.        D.Vasco da Gama.

38.  Why did the writer write this passage?

A.  To show some explorers.

B.   To show the New World.

C.  To ask us to donate money.

D. To ask us to explore.

39.  Where can you see this passage?

A. In a cooking magazine.

B.  In a notebook.

C.    In a textbook.

D.   On the Internet.


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             Spring break—a US style

  If Tomb Sweeping Day (清明节) gives you a holiday to go outdoors,spring break is what teenagers in the US look forward to.

   Unlike our semester,which starts in late February or early March this year,1       So in late March and April,most American schools,ranging from kindergartens to colleges,give students one to two weeks off school.

   What do students do during the time? 2      ,but theyall beat studying!

   Some kids take trips with their parents,visiting a new state or even a new country.There is one place in the US that all kids dream about going to on their spring break—Disney World in Florida. For some kids that dream will come true. 3      

   For many,spring break means relaxing or family reunions.They may stay home,read and watch movies,or they may go to visit friends. Others may travel to visit family members who live far away.

    4       On a tenday trip,for example,students may go

on a tour throughSpain,France,andItaly. These trips are often expensive,but they give students a great chance to see other parts of the world.

    Some students in the US don't have their spring break at the same time. 5       .Sowhile students from one town are on vacation,their neighbors in the next town may have classes as usual.

   A.      They’ll get to meet Mickey Mouse  

   B.       Sometimes teachers lead overseas trips for groups of students

   C.       American schools begin as early as January

   D.      It depends on where they live

   E.       They like to do many things

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