选修七Unit-5-PERU秘鲁

1、选修七Unit 5 PERU秘鲁Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America. 秘鲁是南美洲临太平洋海岸的一个国家。 It has three main geographical areas: 从地理上讲，秘鲁有三大地区：a narrow coastal belt; the Andes Mountains running parallel to the coast; and high, flat plains in the southeast. 狭长的临海地带，与海岸平行的安第斯山脉以及东南部地势较高的平原地区。In the h

2、igh plains area is Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world, on which boats can travel. 在高原地区有的的喀喀湖，这是世界上海拔最高的湖，湖上可以行船。 Peru has abundant plants from desert grasses to vast areas of jungle. 秘鲁有着多种多样的植物，从沙漠中的草到大片的丛林。Once the centre of the powerful and extremely wealthy Inca Empire, much of South

3、America was governed by Spain from the sixteenth century onwards. 秘鲁曾经是强盛而极为富裕的印加帝国的中心，从16世纪起，南美洲许多地区都是由西班牙统治的。 Peru finally gained its independence from Spain in 1821. 秘鲁最终于1821年脱离西班牙而独立。 The capital of Peru is Lima, which is in the north on the coast. 秘鲁的首都是利马，位于北部的临海地区。The ancient Inca capital, C

4、uzco, is found high in the Andes. 人们发现古印加帝国的首都库斯科位于安第斯的高山之上。 It is a popular tourist destination as it is close to the famous Inca ruins of the city of Machu Picchu. 这儿是旅游的热点，因为它离马丘比丘城著名的印加遗址很近。Cuzco is a lively city with many hotels and inns, where both Indian and Spanish culture and art can be see

5、n. 库斯科有许多旅店和酒吧，是一座富有活力的城市，在那儿你可以看到印第安和西班牙的文化艺术。1. Why is Cuzco popular with tourists?为什么库斯科是旅游人士喜欢去的地方？2. What is special about Lake Titicaca?的的喀喀湖有什么特色？3. What do you think the two official languages of Peru are?你认为秘鲁有哪两种官方语言？TRAVEL PERU秘鲁旅游 Peru offers a variety of experiences from ancient ruins a

6、nd centuries-old Spanish villages to thick forests, high mountains and desert coastline. 秘鲁提供丰富的旅游资源，从古代的遗址、具有数百年历史的西班牙式的村庄，到茂密的森林、耸立的高山和临海的沙漠TRAVEL PERU offers tours for all ages and tastes. “秘鲁之旅”为各种年龄和品位的人提供旅游服务。 The following tours are based at Cuzco, the site of the ancient capital of the Inca

7、civilization.。下列旅游项目都是从库斯科出发，库斯科是印加文化的古都所在地。Tour 1旅游路线1 Experience the jungle and its diverse wildlife close up. 体验丛林，近距离观赏种类繁多的野生生物。During this four-day walking tour, you will be amazed by mountain scenery and the ancient ruins we pass on our hike. 在四天的徒步旅游中，山区的风景和步行途经的古代遗址将会令你叹为观止。On the last day,

8、 we arrive at the ruins of Machu Picchu in time to see the sunrise over the Andes. 最后一天到达马丘比丘遗址，正好赶得上去安第斯山上观看日出。 Spend the day visiting the ruins of this ancient Inca city before catching the train back to Cuzco.白天参观古印加城的遗址，然后乘火车返回库斯科。Tour 2旅游路线2 A full-day trip by road from Cuzco to Puno with fanta

9、stic views of the highland countryside. 全日乘车旅游，从库斯科到普诺，观赏高原乡村的秀丽景色。From Puno, we travel by boat across Lake Titicaca, stopping on the way at the floating islands of the Uros people. 再从普诺乘船穿过的的喀喀湖，半途停歇在乌罗族人的浮岛上。These floating islands and the Uros Indians houses are made of the water plants that grow

10、in the lake. 这些浮岛和乌罗印第安人的房子都是用湖里的水草做成的。A full-day stay with a local family gives you an opportunity to learn more about their life. 有一整天的时间待在当地居民的家里，这样你会有机会更多地了解他们的生活。Return to Puno on the fourth day for your flight back to Lima. 第四天返回普诺，再乘飞机返回利马。Tour 3旅游路线3 Spend four days high in the-Andes at Cuzc

11、o. 在库斯科的安第斯高山上玩四天， Learn about its history and visit the museums.了解它的历史，参观博物馆。Admire the Spanish architecture, enjoy some excellent Spanish cuisine and take some time to bargain for some souvenirs at the colourful markets. 观赏西班牙式的建筑，品尝西班牙美味，好好逛逛五颜六色的市场，花些时间讨价还价买点纪念品。 Take the train up to Machu Picch

12、u for a guided tour of the ruins and the royal tomb of the Inca king. 乘火车去马丘比丘，由导游陪同去参观遗址和印加国王的皇家墓地。Tour 4旅游路线4A short flight from Cuzco takes you from the Andes into the lowlands of the Amazon Jungle. 从库斯科乘飞机作短途飞行，从安第斯山到亚马孙河丛林的低地。 From here youll travel by boat to your accommodation in a forest reserve, which holds the record for th