The natural beauty of Fanjingshan ensures its place among the country’s top nature reserves.

Flowers are coming out pretty at    1    foot of Fanjingshan in early April, while white snow is still attached to the mountaintop.    2    (it)green and fresh vegetation(植被)is a major feature of Fanjingshan,    3    stands northeast of Tongren city in southwestern China’s Guizhou province. Fanjingshan is home to more than 7,100 species of wild plants and animals. There are more than 40 different    4    (type)of forests as well as endangered animals.

The Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve was established in 1978. It    5    (recognize)as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1986. The reserve covers an area    6    more than 77,500 hectares and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018.

To protect biological activity more    7    (effective), the Fanjingshan administration has set up observation stations and put in    8    (monitor)equipment. Experts say Fanjingshan has an advantage in its application to become a    9    (nation)park in that it is the only natural habitat for the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey and the Fanjingshan fir, both of which have been rated as    10    (threaten)species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

From the Atlantic Ocean to the Ural Mountains stretches the continent of Europe. The most striking geographical feature within this densely-populated area is the Alps Range, commonly     1     (call) the Alps. The Alps covers most of Austria and Switzerland as well as significant areas of Germany, France and Italy.

The ladies can look forward to dirndls, which    2     (wear) particularly by the German-speaking population of the Alps. Most dirndls are hand-made and rather     3     (cost). Of course, a dirndl is well worth the expense. If dirndls are really     4     your affordability, though, the hundreds of species of Alpine flowers will also give you a sense of     5     (relax) from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Speaking of handicrafts,       6     Alpine women take pride in is their embroidery (刺绣技法). Scarves, shirts, blouses, wall hangings and table coverings can still     7    (purchase) in the smaller, more remote hamlets in tiny mountain valleys. It’s a pity that some Alpine treasure cannot be taken home. World-class skiing, mountain climbing, mountain hiking and white-water rafting are among them. Appreciating the views of the permanent glaciers of Mount Blanc, the Alps’s highest peak, is     8     must for you.

For the people suffering from mounting pressure, the Alps is     9    (complete) an ideal place to release your pressure. The more you explore the Alps, the     10     (stressed) you will feel. With so much to see and appreciate, perhaps the next priority vacation spot should be the Alps.

After seeing the Terra Cotta Warriors, we returned to view the Xi’an City Wall, the oldest and largest surviving wall of its kind in China, which is a 40-foot tall rectangle that     1     (stretch) for 8.5 miles. At the top, it’s wide enough for Xi’an     2     (resident) and tourists to run, walk, or ride a bike around. From the wall you can see the ancient Bell Tower, a beautiful building     3     (mark) the center of the ancient city.

Xi’an remained     4     important military stronghold (要塞) for centuries. Just like the Great Wall, the Xi’an City Wall was     5     (original) built for defense, with watchtowers and even a deep moat (护城河) and drawbridges.

During our visit, we     6     (treat) to a display of ancient Chinese drumming and dancing. And as I watched these performances, I was struck by how this wall,     7    was constructed as a physical blockade, now serves as a     8     (symbol) connection between China’s past and present. There you stand, on top of a wall that’s hundreds of years old — a wall that has withstood war and famine and the rise and fall of dynasties. Yet when you look down, you realize that below you, on both sides,     9     (lie) a city full of bustling cars and commercial districts, but also quiet residential areas. Here at Xi’an, you can’t miss how both sides of China — the ancient and the modern — are intertwined in a city that’s as much a part of China’s past     10     it is its future.

When it comes to ancient Chinese detectives, the name Di Renjie, a famous judge and administrator of the Tang Dynasty (618—907), often     1     (spring) to mind. For centuries, Di has been portrayed as a heroic investigator in popular novels and stories throughout ancient China, who was     2     (high) logical and dialectical (辩证的), and much adored by his contemporaries. Today, this tradition lives on in Chinese entertainment, with numerous TV and film adaptations of Di’s detective stories.

The new TV series “Judge Dee’s Mystery” records the life of Judge Dee. While solving various criminal cases in different places     3     he serves during the early stages of his career, Dee also uncovers the mystery     4     (surround) his own birth.

    5     traditional Chinese detective fiction, which often combines supernatural elements, the new series emphasizes logic, reason, and realism. Facing a tangled web of cases, Judge Dee and his assistants employ reasoning skills to crack mysteries. “    6     (compare) to other adaptations of Di Renjie’s stories, our drama stands out for its     7     (diverse) and inclusiveness,” said Li Yunliang, the director of the series.

However, the series never intends     8     (pursue) a faithful recreation of the Tang Dynasty     9     offers a modern interpretation of the classical stories that still strike a chord with contemporary audiences.

Li believes that every audience can gain     10     unique insight into Judge Dee’s character and the cultural roots of Chinese civilization. “Judge Dee shows traditional Chinese virtues that deserve to be admired by the Chinese people.” he adds.