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Geneva is situated between the Jura range and the Alps on the western end of Lake Geneva. Capital of Peace is one of its names—t
Geneva is situated between the Jura range and the Alps on the western end of Lake Geneva. Capital of Peace is one of its names—t
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Geneva is situated between the Jura range and the Alps on the western end of Lake Geneva. Capital of Peace is one of its names—the European headquarters of the United Nations is located here in Palais des Nations. Another well-deserved name for this city with a humanitarian tradition, international organizations and cosmopolitan flair, is The World’s Smallest Metropolis.
The Jet dEau (Water Fountain) together with the Flower Watch are the main attractions every year for the tourists visiting Geneva. The Jet dEau has become the symbol of Geneva for a long time. The traveler, who discovers Geneva for the first time, will certainly be fascinated by the Jet dEau, the water-fountain in the lake. This is a 140 meters high water monument, sort of an exclamation mark dominating the roadstead. A white column, constantly moving, mounting rapidly into the sky and then falling down again in millions of drops as a curtain with thousands of constantly renewed folds. The Jet dEau of Geneva has a rich history. Originally it was the safety valve for a hydraulic plant. In 1891, the City of Geneva decided to install the Jet dEau together with electric lighting. However, it was not until 1947 that it was provided with an autonomous pumping station, propelling 500 liters of water per second to a height of 140 meters at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. Eight 13 500-watt projectors light the fountains majestic column in the evening as it soars skywards, from early March until the second Sunday of October.
One of Genevas most photographed sites is undoubtedly the flower clock. In 1955 the huge Flower Watch was created at the edge of the English Garden. The Flower Watch reminds us about that Geneva is the birthplace of the Swiss clock and watch making and that this industry has become internationally famous, as well through the quality of the watches as through their elegance. The flower clock has the peculiarity to have the world’s longest arm for seconds. It measures 2. 5 meters. Each second it moves about 27 centimeters. Its total circumference is 15. 70 meters, and its diameter is 5 meters.
Cruises on Lake Geneva is also enjoyable. The Lake of Geneva, nestled amidst the Alps, is a true inland sea making possible a wide range of cruises. You can relax and watch the magnificent landscapes glide by. (399 words)
Which statement of the following is NOT true about the flower clock according to the third paragraph?
选项
A、It is the place where people like to take pictures.
B、It is famous for its decoration with flowers.
C、It reminds us that the first Swiss clocks and watches were made in Geneva.
D、The flower clock has the longest arm for seconds in the world.
答案
B
解析
花钟的出名不是因为钟被花所装饰,而是钟表制造业是该国的骄傲。还有…个原因是这个钟巨大。
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