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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is perhaps the earliest and most famous example of botanical gardens. Over decades and centuries, many amazing botanical gardens have been set up. Here is a list of them.
Orto Botanical di Padova
The Orto Botanical di Padova in Padua, north-eastern Italy, is the oldest academic botanical garden still in its original location. It was founded in 1545 by the Venetian Republic. It is spread across an area of 22,000 square meters. It is particularly known for its historical architecture, as well as the collection of 6000 kinds of plants. The astonishing botanical garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is located at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It is one of South Africa’s national botanical gardens, which covers five out of six biome(生物群落), and the first of its kind in the world. It is famous for exhibiting native plants from different regions.
Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum
The Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum is located in Berlin, Germany. It has 22000 different plant species. Among its different plants is a giant bamboo. This astonishing garden has a large scientific library attached to it. The complex has buildings and glasshouses.
Singapore Botanic Garden
The 74-hectare Singapore Botanic Garden in Singapore is the only botanic garden that stays open from 5 am to 12 midnight, every day. Its attractions include Rainforest, Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden and other gardens. It has the Tembusu tree, seen on the Singaporean five-dollar bill.
21. What is the special part of Orto Botanical di Padova?
A. It is an academic garden located in its original place.
B. It is considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
C. It has a collection of plants with the longest history.
D. It possesses items dating back to the ancient times.
22. If you want to admire the native plants in diverse areas, you should visit _____.
A. Orto Botanical di Padova
B. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
C. Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum
D. Singapore Botanic Garden
23. According to the passage, which of the following statements is Not true?
A. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is a typical botanical garden.
B. Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum has a library of science.
C. Singapore Botanic Garden is available at 11:00 pm on Sundays.
D. Tourists are able to see The Tembusu tree in a European country.
