The Pyramids of Egypt

There are about eighty pyramids known today. The most well 一 known was for Pharaoh (法老) Khufu. It is known as the "Great Pyramid". It's also the largest one. Workers used about 2. 3 million blocks of stones to build it. (A)用了20年药时间才建成。

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

The gardens sat on a hill. They were large and wonderful structures (建笑物). Many parts of the gardens were high u on large columns (支柱). There were many big and green trees with lovely flowers. Although there are many different ideas about the gardens. we are not sure whether this wonder ever existed (存在)!

The Lighthouse of Alexandria

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was designed over 2,000 years ago. It was in Egypt too.

(B)It was one of the ancient wonders of the world, about 135 metres high. It was once the highest building in the world. Although it doesn't exist now, many people come to see its relics (遗址) every year.