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哥倫布Columbus
Annie L. In the 1400s, the majority of Europeans believed that the world was flat. However, a small grop of people had a theory that the world was round. With the help of Queen Isabella, a young man named Christopher Columbus put together a team of explorers. In hopes of finding a new trade route to China, these ambitious men boarded their boats and set sail. Instead of finding Asia, Columbus and his crew stumbled upon a new land; America. Columbus discovered a whole new continent. Furthermore, he proved to Europeans that the world was actually round. With his endurance, intelligence, and creativity, Columbus and his crew discovered the continent of North America.

點評：本段是句子結構多樣性的典范。Annie的主句都以復雜多變的短語開頭："With the help of Queen Isabella... In hopes of finding a new trade route to China... Instead of finding Asia... Furthermore... With his endurance, intelligence, and creativity..."這最個聰明的作者。