In Xinjiang, China, the beautiful scenery can often take miraculous forms. Anjihai Town has become famous the world over due to one canyon (峡谷) in particular. The river,     1     originates in the Tianshan Mountains,     2     (rush) down the steep slopes, carving its way through cliffs formed over thousands of years.

The canyon is about 30 kilometers     3     length, with the valley floor being 3 to 4 hundred meters at its     4     (wide), while the narrowest part is only two or three meters. From above, Anjihai Grand Canyon is rich in colors. On either side of the canyon, red sandstone and gray mudstone alternate to create an astonishing landscape. The colors are formed as the river erodes and dissolves the sandstone and mudstone,     5     (draw) abstract pictures on the land. It is one of the most beautiful and yet     6     (virtual) unknown canyons in Xinjiang. Because it is so     7     (hide) and the land on either side of the canyon is the same     8     (high), people sometimes come across it without warning. If they don’t stop in time, they are likely     9     (fall) off the cliff. No wonder it     10     (recognize) as one of the steepest cliffs in China.

Belgian chocolate, Belgian waffles — the small country between Germany and France is famous     1     its mouthwatering sweet treats. But Belgium has more than just desserts to offer     2     (visitor). So let’s take a walk through the streets of its capital, Brussels.

    3     (be) a great place to visit in August, the     4     (impress) Royal Palace of Brussels is only open to the public for tours from July 22 until     5     beginning of September. If you want to learn about the history of Belgium, try the BELvue Museum     6     (locate) next to the palace. And when you’re ready for a break from the August heat, go to Océade, the capital’s water park,    7     is open all year round and features (以……为特色) water slides and wave pools.

Can you imagine a floor blanketed in flowers? The people of Brussels can. Every other summer, more than 100 volunteers work together     8     (create) an eye-catching carpet in the Grand-Place market square. The flower carpet     9     (general) takes months to complete. First the architects meet to plan the carpet’s design. The theme differs every time and often honors an event. After the design is chosen, the flowers must     10     (reserve) to make sure there are enough flowers to produce the pattern. Finally, the gardeners come together and make the flower carpet.

Brussels is beautiful all year round, but August is the month to see it at its colorful best!