The Itaipu Dam4
The Itaipu hydroelectric power plant is one of the largest constructions of its kind in the world. It consists of a series of dams across the River Parana5, 11 forms a natural border betweenBrazil6 and Paraguay. Started in 1975 and taking 16 years to complete, the construction was carried out as a joint project between the two 12 . The dam is well-known for both its electricity output and its size. In 1995 it produced 78% 0f Paraguays and 25% 0f Brazils 13 needs. In its construction, the 14 of iron and steel used was equivalent to over 300 Eiffel Towers8. It is a 15 amazing wonder of engineering.
词汇:
worthy .adj.值得的 withstand .v.经受住
surpass. v.超过,胜过 seismic.adj.地震的
symbolize .v.象征 dam.n.堤,坝
congestion .n.拥挤 hydroelectric .adj.水电的
注释:
1.The Petronas Twin Towers:国油双峰塔,又称吉隆坡双子塔。建于1997年,共有88层,高达452公尺,曾是世界上最高的摩天楼。国油双峰塔由两幢大楼组成,两幢楼的第41层由58公尺长的天桥连接。这座设计新颖的、大量使用了不锈钢与玻璃等建材的双峰塔是吉隆坡市的象征。不论你在吉隆坡的哪一个角落都可以看到这座十分现代化的建筑物。
2.Kuala Lumpur:吉隆坡(马来西亚首都)
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