高一英语期末复习Book2 Unit 3
词性转换 (背诵版)
wedding n. 婚礼, 结婚典礼→ wed v.嫁, 娶→(wedded, wedded)
belong v. 属于→ belonging_n.归属→belongings n.私人物品
decorate vt.& vi.装饰; 点缀; 粉刷, 油漆→decoration n.装饰;装修
formal adj.正规的; 庄重的→informal adj.非正式的;不正规的→formally adv.正式地
custom n. 风俗;光顾→ customer n.顾客 → customs n. 海关
tradition n.传统, 传统的信仰→ traditional adj.传统上的→ traditionally adv.传统上
impression n. 印象;感想;影响,→impress v.给……留下深刻印象 →impressive adj.令人印象深刻的
entrance n. 入口;进入,出场;准许加入;进入权→enter v.进入
occasion n. 时刻;时机;特殊场合→ occasional adj.偶然的;偶尔的→ occasionally adv.偶然;有时
engine n.发动机,引擎→engineer n.工程师
hunt vi.& vt.寻找,搜寻;打猎,猎杀;追捕→hunter n.猎人
merry adj. 愉快的,高兴的→merrily adv. 愉快地,高兴地
clap vt.& vi.& n. 鼓掌,拍手→( clapped , clapped )
current adj.& vi.& n. 当前的,水流,潮流→ currently adv.当前地,通用地→currency n.通货;通用;流传
annual adj.每年的,年度的→ annually adv.每年地,年度地
earn vt.& vi. 赚的,赢得→ earner n. 挣钱的人→ earnings n.薪水工资
promote vt. 促进,推动;促销;提升,晋升→promotion n. 促进,推动;促销; →promoted adj.晋升的
observe vt. 遵守;观察;注意到;庆祝→ observation n. 观察;监视→ observer n. 观察者
nation n. 民族,国家→ national adj.民族的,国家的→ nationality n. 国籍
honour n.&.vt 尊敬,尊重→ honourable adj.令人尊敬的,光荣的→honoured adj. 感到光荣的
generation n.一代人,一代→generate v. 产生
identity n.特性,身份→ identify v. 识别,认出→ identical adj.完全相同的 →identification n. 鉴定,辨认
previous adj.先前的,以往的;稍前的→ previously adv.先前地;早先
bite n.&.vt &.vi 咬,咬伤→(bit, bitten)
select vt.选择,挑选→ selection n.选择,挑选→ selective adj. 选择性的 →selected adj. 被选出来的
settle vi.& vt.定居;结束;解决;决定;使处于舒适的位置→settler n.定居者;移民→ settlement n. 解决;定居点→unsettled adj. 悬而未决的
convenient adj.便利的,方便的,省事的;实用的→ inconvenient adj.不便利的,不方便的→convenience n.方便,便利;便利设施
represent vt.代表;为……代言;体现→representative n.代表;典型人物 adj.有代表性的;典型的
tear n.&.vt &.vi 眼泪, 撕裂,撕碎→( tore ,torn)
fortune n. 机会,运气;巨款;命运→ misfortune n.厄运→ fortunate adj.幸运的→ unfortunate adj.不幸运的→fortunately adv.幸运地
词性转换 (默写版)
____________ n. 婚礼, 结婚典礼→ __________ v.嫁, 娶→(______, _______)
_______ v. 属于→__________n.归属→__________n.私人物品
__________vt.& vi.装饰; 点缀; 粉刷, 油漆→__________n.装饰;装修
__________ adj.正规的; 庄重的→__________ adj.非正式的;不正规的→__________ adv.正式地
__________ n. 风俗;光顾→__________ n.顾客 →__________ n. 海关
__________ n.传统, 传统的信仰→ __________ adj.传统上的→ __________ adv.传统上
__________ n. 印象;感想;影响,→__________ v.给……留下深刻印象 →__________ adj.令人印象深刻的
__________ n. 入口;进入,出场;准许加入;进入权→__________ v.进入
__________ n. 时刻;时机;特殊场合→ __________ adj.偶然的;偶尔的→ __________ adv.偶然;有时
__________ n.发动机,引擎→__________ n.工程师
__________ vi.& vt.寻找,搜寻;打猎,猎杀;追捕→__________ n.猎人
__________ adj. 愉快的,高兴的→__________ adv. 愉快地,高兴地
__________ vt.& vi.& n. 鼓掌,拍手→( __________ ,__________ )
__________ adj.& vi.& n. 当前的,水流,潮流→ __________ adv.当前地,通用地→__________ n.通货;通用;流传
__________ adj.每年的,年度的→__________ adv.每年地,年度地
__________ v 挣得;赚得;挣钱 →__________ n. 挣钱的人→ __________ n. 薪水;工资;
__________ vt. 促进,推动;促销;提升,晋升→__________ n. 促进,推动;促销; →__________ adj.晋升的
__________ vt. 遵守;观察;注意到;庆祝→ __________ n. 观察;监视→ __________ n. 观察者
__________ n. 民族,国家→__________adj.民族的,国家的→ __________ n. 国籍
__________ n.&.vt 尊敬,尊重→ __________ adj.令人尊敬的,光荣的→__________ adj. 感到光荣的
__________ n.一代人,一代→__________ v. 产生
__________ n.特性,身份→__________ v. 识别,认出→ __________ adj.完全相同的 →__________ n. 鉴定,辨认
__________ adj.先前的,以往的;稍前的→ __________ adv.先前地;早先
__________ n.&.vt &.vi 咬,咬伤→(__________, __________)
__________ vt.选择,挑选→ __________ n.选择,挑选→__________ adj. 选择性的 →__________ adj. 被选出来的
__________ vi.& vt.定居;结束;解决;决定;使处于舒适的位置→__________n.定居者;移民→__________ n. 解决;定居点→__________ adj. 悬而未决的
__________ adj.便利的,方便的,省事的;实用的→ __________adj.不便利的,不方便的→__________ n.方便,便利;便利设施
__________ vt.代表;为……代言;体现→__________ n.代表;典型人物 adj.有代表性的;典型的
__________ n.&.vt &.vi 眼泪, 撕裂,撕碎→(__________ ,__________)
__________ n. 机会,运气;巨款;命运→ __________ n.厄运→ __________adj.幸运的→__________ adj.不幸运的→__________adv.幸运地
三.课文短语互译 (背诵版)
1. 属于 belong to
2. 归属感 a sense of belonging
3. 与... 相似 be similar to
4. ...的一种方法 a way to do sth
5. 参加一场印度婚礼 attend an Indian wedding
6. 习俗与传统 traditions and customs
7. 邀请某人至... invite sb to...
8. 一生一次的机会 the opportunity of a lifetime
9. 用…装饰… decorate... with (be decorated with...)
10. 根据传统 according to/by tradition
11. 装饰明亮的酒店 a brightly decorated hotel
12. 穿着正式的服装 be dressed up in formal clothes
13.给…留下印象 make/leave an impression on sb
14. 引领…到…lead ... to...
15. 使某人想起…remind sb of ...
16.绝不/根本不普通anything but ordinary
17.许诺make a promise
18. 只能说/且说 let’s just say
15.在…的入口at the entrance to
16. 跳舞笨拙 have two left feet
17. 下飞机 get off the flight
18. 不足为奇的是(it)it is no wonder that...
19. 请假一周 take a week off
20. 可感觉到/在传播中in the air
被卷入/陷入be caught up in
亲自for oneself/ in person
刚要做某事….就…be about to do sth...when...
就位/入座 take one’s place
穿着华丽服装的乐队 a band in fancy costumes
随风飘扬 blow in the wind
兴奋地等待着 wait with excitement
爆发出一阵…an explosion of
立刻行动起来 jump into action
扭动某人的身体 twist and turn one’s body
大量…/茫茫一片 (sea) a sea of
一波又一波 wave after wave
街头小摊 street stands
一路上/至始至终all the way
登场 make one’s entrance
冲向卡车 rush to the truck
搜寻/寻找 (hunt) hunt for
剩下的钱 the remaining money
看着镜子中的倒影 look at the reflection in the mirror
.每周20美元的收入 an income of 20 dollars per week
一系列(chain/range)a chain/series/ range of
使世代相传/流传 pass down
从... 角度/观点 from the perspective of ...
一套梳子 a set of combs
一袋子... a package of
推广中国传统节日 promote traditional Chinese festivals
恰逢,正逢 fall on
在中国农历 in the Chinese lunar calender
遵守传统observe traditions
为了纪念/向…表达敬意 in honour of
很荣幸做某事(honour / honoured)it’s an honour to do sth / be honoured to do sth
使...能够做... enable ...to do sth
被认为是 ... be considered to do /as ...
代表 stand for
家庭团圆 family togetherness
重视中国优秀价值观 honour fine Chinese values
是民族自豪感的源泉 a source of national pride
塑造民族身份shape national identity
使某人在…充满自豪感 fill sb with the pride in
共有的经历 shared experiences
做某事是某人的责任/义务 it’s the duty of sb to do sth
前辈 the previous generations
后代 the coming/future generations
诗歌创作比赛poetry writing competition
弥足珍贵的团圆饭 a precious family dinner
布满 be covered with
各色菜肴 all sorts of dishes
揭开大碗的盖子 lift the cover of a large bowl
吸入,呼进 breathe in
咬一口, 品尝 take a bite of
为...挑选... select ... for...
充满喜悦与激动 be full of joy and excitement
没有比…更开心 could not be happier
欢乐的笑声响彻屋子 merry laughter rings throughout the house
在... 定居 settle in/on
使做...更加方便 make it much more convenient for sb to do sth
做某事对某人来说很方便 it is convenient for sb to do sth
.在某人方便的时候at one’s convenience
某人一到就… on one’s arrival/ on arriving (on+n.=on+v.ing)
贴窗花 paste paper-cuttings on the windows
贴春联 paste the Spring Festival couplets on the door
贴年画paste New Year paintings on the wall
所有的一切都代表着欢乐,好运和幸福 Everything represents joy, luck, happiness.
在午夜 at midnight
守岁 stay up late on the Chinese New Year’s Eve
新年伊始 at the very start of the new year
年迈的父母aging parents
考虑做某事considering doing
毕竟after all
随着午夜临近 as midnight approaches/ with midnight approaching
燃放烟花爆竹set off firecrackers and fireworks
被…点亮be lit up with
四.课文短语互译 (默写版)
1. 属于 ___________________________________
2. 归属感 ___________________________________
3. 与... 相似 ___________________________________
4. ...的一种方法 ___________________________________
5. 参加一场印度婚礼 ___________________________________
6. 习俗与传统 ___________________________________
7. 邀请某人至... ___________________________________
8. 一生一次的机会 ___________________________________
9. 用…装饰… ___________________________________
10. 根据传统 ___________________________________
11. 装饰明亮的酒店 ___________________________________
12. 穿着正式的服装 ___________________________________
13.给…留下印象 ___________________________________
14. 引领…到…___________________________________
15. 使某人想起…___________________________________
16.绝不/根本不普通___________________________________
17.许诺___________________________________
18. 只能说/且说 ___________________________________
15.在…的入口___________________________________
16. 跳舞笨拙 ___________________________________
17. 下飞机 ___________________________________
18. 不足为奇的是___________________________________
19. 请假一周 ___________________________________
20. 可感觉到/在传播中___________________________________
被卷入/陷入___________________________________
亲自___________________________________
刚要做某事….就…___________________________________
就位/入座 ___________________________________
穿着华丽服装的乐队 ___________________________________
随风飘扬 ___________________________________
兴奋地等待着 ___________________________________
爆发出一阵…___________________________________
立刻行动起来 ___________________________________
扭动某人的身体___________________________________
大量…/茫茫一片 ___________________________________
一波又一波 ___________________________________
街头小摊 ___________________________________
一路上/至始至终___________________________________
登场___________________________________
冲向卡车 ___________________________________
搜寻/寻找 ___________________________________
剩下的钱 ___________________________________
看着镜子中的倒影 ___________________________________
.每周20美元的收入 ___________________________________
一系列(chain/range)___________________________________
使世代相传/流传 ___________________________________
从... 角度/观点 ___________________________________
一套梳子 ___________________________________
一袋子... ___________________________________
推广中国传统节日___________________________________
恰逢,正逢 ___________________________________
在中国农历 ___________________________________
遵守传统___________________________________
为了纪念/向…表达敬意 ___________________________________
很荣幸做某事(honour / honoured)___________________________________
使...能够做... ___________________________________
被认为是 ...___________________________________
代表 ___________________________________
家庭团圆 ___________________________________
重视中国优秀价值观 ___________________________________
是民族自豪感的源泉 ___________________________________
塑造民族身份___________________________________
使某人在…充满自豪感 ___________________________________
共有的经历 ___________________________________
做某事是某人的责任/义务 ___________________________________
前辈 ___________________________________
后代___________________________________
诗歌创作比赛___________________________________
弥足珍贵的团圆饭 ___________________________________
布满 ___________________________________
各色菜肴___________________________________
揭开大碗的盖子___________________________________
吸入,呼进 ___________________________________
咬一口, 品尝 ___________________________________
为...挑选... ___________________________________
充满喜悦与激动 ___________________________________
没有比…更开心 ___________________________________
欢乐的笑声响彻屋子 ___________________________________
在... 定居___________________________________
使做...更加方便 ___________________________________
做某事对某人来说很方便 ___________________________________
.在某人方便的时候___________________________________
某人一到就… ___________________________________
贴窗花 ___________________________________
贴春联 ___________________________________
贴年画___________________________________
所有的一切都代表着欢乐,好运和幸福 ___________________________________
在午夜 ___________________________________
守岁___________________________________
新年伊始 ___________________________________
年迈的父母___________________________________
考虑做某事___________________________________
毕竟___________________________________
随着午夜临近 ___________________________________
燃放烟花爆竹___________________________________
被…点亮___________________________________
课文内容填空
1. The wedding ceremony took place in a brightly __________ (decorate) hotel room.
2. There were hundreds of guests, all __________ (dress) up in formal, colourful clothes.
3. I didn’t understand all of the __________ (tradition) customs, but a few made a deep impression __________ me.
4. One was the bridegroom’s __________ (enter) on a beautiful white horse.
5. Although our cultures are so different, the __________ (smile) faces are the same.
6. It reminded me __________ my sister’s wedding.
7. The customs that followed were anything __________ ordinary.
8. No wonder people from Rio take a week _________ for this happy occasion.
9. I could feel it already--the Carnival was __________ the air!
10. Luckily, I arrived just in time the show was about to begin __________ I took my place in the merry crowd.
11.Then there was an __________ (explode) of bright colors and lively music.
12. I could see a group of 20 dancers and a band in fancy costumes __________ (stand) in the street.
13. The Carnival current carried us through the ever-growing sea of people, __________ (dance) all the way.
14. I was so __________ (catch) up in the party fever _______ I hardly noticed five hours fly by.
15. Even as I _________ (lie) in bed that evening, the bright colors and lively music were still ___________ (swim) all around me.
16. ________ their arrival, they find Luo’s parents eagerly__________ (wait) for them.
17. “I hope we won’t have to be separated again,” he says, looking at his__________ (age) parents.
18. We’ll come back more frequently and we’re also considering __________ (take) them to the city to live with us.
19. As midnight approaches, Luo Yan takes his parents, wife and son outside to set __________ firecrackers.
20. However, the high-speed train has made _________ much more convenient for them to go back home.
21. The whole village is _________(light) up with colourful fireworks.
22. The customs that followed were ________________(绝不) ordinary.
23. I was ____________________ (被卷入)in the party fever that I hardly noticed five hours fly by!
24. I could feel it already- -the Carnival was ________________(可感觉到)!
25. As midnight approaches, Luo Yan takes his parents, wife and son outside to ___________(燃放) firecrackers.
单句语法填空
Sofia gave us the ________ (impress) that she was anxious about everything.
There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more _________(convenience).
There’s no harm in your staying up late_________(occasion).
He_________(observe) the stars for 30 years up to now.
I _____________ (appreciate) it very much if you could post the letter for me.
I’m Tyson’s little brother, but that’s only part of my________(identify).
We went to the reading-room to do some reading, only to be told that it ________ (decorate).
I feel _________(honour) to be invited here to give you a lecture.
The Dragon Boat Festival takes place every year in honour ______ the great poet-Qu Yuan.
He set out_________(break) the record for the English Channel swim.
China is willing to work with other countries to create a better future for ______(generation) to come.
Applicants ________(select) for jobs on the results of a competitive examination.
Within a__________(generate), the flight has become the method used by many travellers.
Both countries committed themselves to_________ (settle) the dispute peacefully.
She must have written it ________(immediate) she got home.
The clerk was given a_______(promote)and an increase in salary.
This man may have killed others but ______(fortune) we have no firm evidence.
Nowadays many young people dream of _______(make) a fortune in big city.
Is it convenient for you _______(pick)up my son tomorrow
They were observed _______(open)the window and jump into the house.
The ________(observe) of stars is a very boring job, in fact.
She reminds me ________the wife of the pilot who used to work for you.
The firm has an excellent _______(custom) service department.
When I passed his house, I observed him_________(play) in his yard.
That couple always holds a little celebration every year on their wedding_______(annual).
The medicines you are _______(current)taking could be affecting your balance.
We go to Paris on Monday, but after that all our plans are up _______the air.
This is an important___________(remind)for all of us.
Please remind me__________(buy) some milk tonight.
Roger can’t make up _________(he) mind whether to go to college or get a job.
Keep _______mind that every word I said to you is valid until the last date of my life. (用适当的词填空)
They said they _______(inform)me as soon as they got there.
She would have to earn _________(she)living when she grew up.
Some fishermen are found__________ (hunt) sharks for their fins.
________(represent) our school, I’m glad to tell you something about these activities.
They decorated the room ________ flowers and balloons. (用适当的词填空)
________one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night.
Paul was fond of Chinese culture, so he determined ___________(settle)in China.
I'll never forget the occasion _________I was accepted as a League member.
Firstly, our ___________(identify) can be discovered and we can be in trouble.
七. 单词七选五
impress ordinary enter decorate tradition clap occasion
1. She made her ___________ after all the other guests had arrived.
2. He spent five years in Pairs, with ____________ visits to Italy.
3. I didn’t get the ____________ that they were unhappy about the situation.
4. The lobby is tall, ____________ with fine antiques from yesteryear.
5. She sang the song with her hands ____________ and feet tapping in time.
settle identity select current observe convenient promote
1. ____________, over 500 students are enrolled on the course.
2. Her job is mainly concerned with sales and ____________.
3. He spent two nights in hospital under ____________.
4. With a lot of difficult problems ____________, the president is having a hard time.
5. If you would like to place a special order, just call me at your ____________.
八.词组填空
in honor of, in the air, pass down, fall on, anything but, be caught up in,set off
leave a deep impression on, be precious to, earn a living
The Chinese painting ____________ to him from his grandmother .
Do you ____________ fireworks every Spring Festival in Chinatown
In our shop the attitude of being considerate in service will ____________ you.
The most important thing for me now, is to work and ____________ .
His birthday ____________ Sunday and all the family can get together in celebration of the birthday
If we turned to face the sun, we can not ____________ the shadows.
The majesty of the tree will last only a week, it should us. And I had almost missed it.
Our eyes were burning from the chemicals____________ .
The monument was set up ____________ the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.
The hotel was ____________ cheap but we had no choice to check in.
课文内容填空
1.The wedding ceremony took place in a brightly decorated (decorate) hotel room.
2.There were hundreds of guests, all dressed (dress) up in formal, colourful clothes.
3.I didn’t understand all of the traditional (tradition) customs, but a few made a deep impression on me.
4.One was the bridegroom’s entrance (enter) on a beautiful white horse.
5.Although our cultures are so different, the smiling (smile) faces are the same.
6.It reminded me of my sister’s wedding.
7.The customs that followed were anything but ordinary.
8.No wonder people from Rio take a week off for this happy occasion.
9.I could feel it already--the Carnival was in the air!
10.Luckily, I arrived just in time the show was about to begin as I took my place in the merry crowd.
11.Then there was an explosion (explode) of bright colors and lively music.
12.I could see a group of 20 dancers and a band in fancy costumes standing (stand) in the street.
13. The Carnival current carried us through the ever-growing sea of people, dancing (dance) all the way.
14. I was so caught (catch) up in the party fever that I hardly noticed five hours fly by.
15. Even as I lay (lie) in bed that evening, the bright colors and lively music were still swimming (swim) all around me.
16. On their arrival, they find Luo’s parents eagerly waiting (wait) for them.
17. “I hope we won’t have to be separated again,” he says, looking at his ageing (age) parents.
18. We’ll come back more frequently and we’re also considering taking (take) them to the city to live with us.
19. As midnight approaches, Luo Yan takes his parents, wife and son outside to set off firecrackers.
20. However, the high-speed train has made it much more convenient for them to go back home.
21. The whole village is lit (light) up with colourful fireworks.
22. The customs that followed were anything but(绝不) ordinary.
23. I was caught up(被卷入)in the party fever that I hardly noticed five hours fly by!
24. I could feel it already- -the Carnival was in the air (可感觉到)!
25. As midnight approaches, Luo Yan takes his parents, wife and son outside to set off (燃放) firecrackers.
六.单句语法填空
Sofia gave us the impression (impress) that she was anxious about everything.
There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient (convenience).
There’s no harm in your staying up late occasionally (occasion).
He has observed (observe) the stars for 30 years up to now.
I would appreciate (appreciate) it very much if you could post the letter for me.
I’m Tyson’s little brother, but that’s only part of my identity (identify). .
We went to the reading-room to do some reading, only to be told that it was being decorated (decorate).
I feel honoured (honour) to be invited here to give you a lecture.
The Dragon Boat Festival takes place every year in honour of the great poet-Qu Yuan.
He set out to break (break) the record for the English Channel swim.
China is willing to work with other countries to create a better future for generations
(generation) to come.
Applicants are selected (select) for jobs on the results of a competitive examination.
Within a generation (generate), the flight has become the method used by many travellers.
Both countries committed themselves to settling (settle) the dispute peacefully.
She must have written it immediately (immediate) she got home.
The clerk was given a promotion (promote)and an increase in salary.
This man may have killed others but unfortunately (fortune) we have no firm evidence.
Nowadays many young people dream of making (make) a fortune in big city.
Is it convenient for you to pick (pick)up my son tomorrow
They were observed to open (open)the window and jump into the house.
The observation (observe) of stars is a very boring job, in fact.
She reminds me of the wife of the pilot who used to work for you.
The firm has an excellent customer (custom) service department.
When I passed his house, I observed him playing (play) in his yard.
That couple always holds a little celebration every year on their wedding anniversary (annual).
The medicines you are currently (current)taking could be affecting your balance.
We go to Paris on Monday, but after that all our plans are up in the air.
This is an important reminder (remind)for all of us.
Please remind me to buy (buy) some milk tonight.
Roger can’t make up his (he) mind whether to go to college or get a job.
Keep in mind that every word I said to you is valid until the last date of my life. (用适当的词填空)
They said they would inform (inform)me as soon as they got there.
She would have to earn her (she)living when she grew up.
Some fishermen are found hunting (hunt) sharks for their fins.
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Representing (represent) our school, I’m glad to tell you something about these activities.
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. (用适当的词填空)
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night.
Paul was fond of Chinese culture, so he determined to settle (settle)in China.
I'll never forget the occasion when I was accepted as a League member.
Firstly, our identity (identify) can be discovered and we can be in trouble.
七. 单词七选五
impress ordinary enter decorate tradition clap occasion
1. She made her entrance after all the other guests had arrived.
2. He spent five years in Pairs, with occasional visits to Italy.
3. I didn’t get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation.
4. The lobby is tall, decorated with fine antiques from yesteryear.
5. She sang the song with her hands clapping and feet tapping in time.
settle identity select current observe convenient promote
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course.
2. Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion.
3. He spent two nights in hospital under observation.
4. With a lot of difficult problems to settle, the president is having a hard time.
八 词组填空
in honor of, in the air, pass down, fall on, anything but, be caught up in,
set off, leave a deep impression on, be precious to, earn a living
The Chinese painting was passed down to him from his grandmother .
Do you set off fireworks every Spring Festival in Chinatown
In our shop the attitude of being considerate in service will leave a deep impression on you.
The most important thing for me now, is to work and earn a living.
His birthday falls on Sunday and all the family can get together in celebration of the birthday
If we turned to face the sun, we can not be caught up in the shadows.
The majesty of the tree will last only a week, it should be precious to us. And I had almost missed it.
Our eyes were burning from the chemicals in the air.
The monument was set up in honor of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.
The hotel was anything but cheap but we had no choice to check in.