● Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Stretching for five miles along Ireland 5s western coast, the Cliffs of Moher are a sight more than 300 million years in the making. At their highest, the cliffs soar an impressive 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, offering the million visitors who visit each year incredible views sure to leave hearts racing both from the beauty and the height.

● White Cliffs of Dover, UK

These famous cliffs along England’s south-eastern coast are as rich in history as they are in beauty. They stand tall along the Strait of Dover, separating England from France and continental Europe. During World War I, the first bomb to hit the UK fell in Dover, and it served as a prominent location during WWII as well. And nowadays, the city is the best known for the beauty of its chalky white cliffs.

● Mount Thor, Canada

The name Mount Thor may inspire fear or respect — as well it should, considering this is the steepest, tallest cliff in the world. Thor reaches an astonishing 4?101 feet above sea level, and the utter greatness of its vertical incline kept it from being successfully gone up until 1965. Today, it remains a challenging and popular place for rock climbers. '

● Cliffs of Etretat, France

Located along France’s Alabaster Coast, these cliffs offer more than just steep walls. Climb to the top and you’ll have views of arched rock formations, as well as scenery that inspired the famous painter Claude Monet. At various points along the cliffs5 80-mile stretch, you can spot natural sculptures that are said to resemble an elephant, among other things.

1.The purpose of the author is to ^

A. introduce some of the world’s most amazing cliff views

B. advise people to climb rocks in their free time

C. ask people to explore why the cliffs are so steep

D. call on people to protect our environment

2.If you want to challenge yourself as a rock climber, the t choice is

A. Cliffs of Etretat B. White Cliffs of Dover

C. Ckiffs of Moher D. Mount Thor

3.The beauty of the chalky white cliffs can be enjoyed by visiting .

A. the Atlantic Ocean B. Dover

C. Alabaster D. the Strait of Bass

4.We can learn from the passage that

A. Claude Monet got his inspiration partly from Cliffs of Dover

B. Thor soars an amazing 702 feet above sea level

C. visitors to Cliffs of Dover are impressed by its history

D. natural sculptures are commonly seen along most cliffs

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