Task 2 We have chosen what we believe to be the five most spectacular natural wonders — those that are the biggest, longest or most impressive of their kind. These natural wonders inspire awe (敬畏) in everyone who views them. Jomolangma Jomolangma, which is located at the border between China and Nepal, is the world’s highest mountain. It measures 29,035 feet. And the mountain is still growing! Geological forces push it up a few millimeters each year. Grand Canyon Visitors to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in Arizona admire its breathtaking Colors, rock 6formations and cliffs. No picture can adequately capture its beauty. The canyon is 277 miles long and 4 to 18 miles wide. Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef extends 1,200 miles along Australia’s northeast Coast through the Coral Sea. It is the largest coral formation in the world and is visible from space! Actually, it is not one reef but a chain of thousands. Victoria Falls Victoria Falls stretch across the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Locals call the falls "Mosioa Tunya" or "The Smoke that Thunders". The roar of the water can be heard long before the mist from the falls comes into view. Amazon Rain Forest The Amazon Rain Forest covers more than a billion acres of northern South America. if this rain forest were a country, it would be the ninth largest in the world! (1) is the world’s highest mountain. The Grand Canyon is (2) in length and from 4 to 18 miles in width. The largest coral formation in the world is located in the country of (3) . "Mosioa Tunya" is the name of (4) called by the locals. The area of the Amazon Rain Forest is more than (5) .