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(1)Operations at one of Australia’s largest gold mines had to be temporarily suspended on Friday after a partial wall collapse at one of the mine’s dams
The wall collapse at the Cadia mine came just a few days after two earthquakes hit the area.
The damage to the dam wall was noticed in the late afternoon on Friday when workers found a section of
the northern dam wall had collapsed into the southern dam.
The dams contain waste products of mining and can contain materials which are harmful to the environment and human health.
The dams are generally constructed using earth-fill and are gradually raised over time.
The company was unable to confirm whether the recent earthquakes had contributed to the dam’s wall
collapse,but said it was conducting a thorough investigation.
(2)A company spokesperson said the operations at the site had been halted while the investigation is
ongoing and that the break had posed no safety threat to workers.
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(5) A Spanish island called Palmador has been bought by a family from Europe for 18 million euros. The island is often described as heaven on earth by holidaymakers.
(6) For decades tourists have been flocking to Palmador, which is located off the southeast coast of Spain. They come to enjoy its unspoiled beaches and crystal clear waters. Its natural beauty is protected as it lies inside a natural park.
Although Palmador is one of the most famous private islands in the world, its seafront is public land and is a favorite destination for famous people. When the island was put up for sale, it was offered to the local government but proved too expensive for the local authorities. It is unclear whether the new owners have the power to ban tourists from the island. But with their newfound luxury comes the responsibility for its protection and maintenance. The island is less than two miles long and half a mile wide. (7) It is said to have a remarkable location that few other private islands of this size can match, according to estate agents.
that few other private islands of this size can match 定语从句
Palmador is the perfect place to retreat to, somewhere to get away from the city noise and relax in beautiful surroundings with zero stress.
Translation
在中国农历中，立秋 (Start of Autumn)意味着夏天的结束和秋天的开始。立秋带来的首先是天气的变化，气温逐渐下降。人们看到树叶开始变黄飘落时，知道秋天已经来临，这就是所谓的“一叶知秋”。但此时酷热的天气并未完全结束，高温通常还会持续一段时间，被称为“秋老虎”。立秋对农民意义重大，这时各种秋季作物迅速生长、开始成熟，收获的季节即将到来。
In Chinese traditional calendar, Start of Autumn means the end of summer and the start of autumn. Firstly, Start of Autumn brings the change of the weather. The temperature begins to decline. When people watch the leaves turn to yellow and fall down, they realize the autumn has arrived, which is so-called ‘judging autumn from one leaf’. Then, the hot weather does not end entirely. The high temperature often persists for a long time which is referred to ‘Autumn Tiger’. The start of autumn means a lot for peasants. During this time, different kinds of crops grow rapidly and are ripe, which means the harvest season is approaching.
In the traditional Chinese calendar, the Start of Autumn marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. First of all, it brings changes in the weather, as temperatures gradually begin to drop. When people see leaves turning yellow and falling, they realize that autumn has arrived, which is known as “judging autumn from a single leaf.” However, the hot weather does not disappear completely. High temperatures often continue for some time, a period called the “Autumn Tiger.”
The Start of Autumn is also very important to farmers. During this time, many autumn crops grow rapidly and begin to ripen, which means the harvest season is approaching.