The beautiful Li River and its amazing    1     (surround) scenery is one of the most well­known tourist destinations in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Previously, water quality in the Li River    2     (suffer) greatly from water pollution. Local officials    3     (concern) that the pollution was damaging the natural environment and felt that urgent steps should    4     (take) to restore the river’s original beauty. A comprehensive initiative was started, with     5    number of measures that addressed the issues. With these measures, it     6     (believe) that the beauty of the Li River will be preserved for generations    7     (come).

    8    addition, the ambitious “Water Ten Plan” is also now tackling water pollution across the country. Other initiatives, such as the “River Chief System”, hold senior officials     9     (response) for reducing water pollution. With such campaigns     10    effect, China’s waterways are heading towards a clean and sustainable future.

After graduating     1    college, Wang Kun and Wang Wei decided     2    (take) a trip along the entire Mekong River by bicycle. It was Wang Wei     3    first came up     4    the idea. They had dreamed about the trip ever since middle school, and they bought mountain bikes two years ago. Wang Kun was fond     5     his sister although she could be stubborn at times. She insisted that she     6    (organize) the trip     7    (proper). There was a     8    (determine) look on her face, which suggested once she had made     9     her mind, nothing could change it. Finally, Wang Kun had to give     10    to his sister.

As the bus drove across Sydney Harbor Bridge, the city’s famous Sydney Opera House     1       （come） into sight. White as a pearl, as if numerous seashells lined the shores, the great building seemed to bloom like a graceful lotus（荷花）. The sky above matched     2    （it） beauty. The iron structure of Sydney Bridge looked like a giant’s arm, embracing the opera house, crowning it the jewel of the sea.

The boat-ride afterwards was     3    （extreme） amazing as well. Plates of food, drinks and various desserts provided a feast fit     4     a king. The boat that transported passengers glided through the water,     5    （send） ribbons of waves and gentle ripples（涟漪） through the sea. The quiet harbor’s mix of hills, houses and beautiful ships gave the air a pleasant harmony.

The University of Sydney was another harbour. It was the place     6     the famous Harry Potter series was shot. The towering ancient buildings, with their fantastic carvings, gave me

    7     magical feeling in the afternoon sun. Their beauty was matched only by the blossoming roses on the ground, making the university quite     8    （enjoy）for studying.

Another     9    （attract） was Bondi Beach. The white sand was made smooth by the waves. The blue sea-line was met with on-going waves, blue water, clear skies and laughing people. I had my slippers     10    （put）on, so I walked down into the shallows to feel the sand and water flow over my feet.

As the bright sun cast my shadow upon the sand, I realized that this unforgettable land had made a deep impression on my heart.