These days, tall modern buildings are everywhere, But if you want to see how life was back in the old days, China still has many beautiful water towns to visit. And now, CNN has chosen five of the country’s most beautiful ones.
The village of Zhouzhuang in Jiangsu calls itself the “oldest water town in China”. The village was built in 1086and is crossed with canals. Taking a boat ride through town, the red lanterns might make you think of China’s romantic past.
Hongcun in Anhui is 900 years old. It was built to look like a big ox. Huangshan Mountain is the head; the town is the body and the bridges are legs. Hongcun is filled with lakes and beautiful Anhui-style buildings.
Fenghuang in Hunan doesn’t look like a bird, but is name mans “phoenix” in Chinese. The town is really as beautiful as the mythical bird. The stilted buildings on each side of the Tuojiang River make the area look like a scene from a postcard.
Huangyao in Guangxi is known for its natural fengshui. The town lies in a river bend. People say it can prevent the villagers’ good fortune from flowing away
While most water towns are in the south, Shangdong’s Tai’erzhuang stands out in the north. The town lies on the bank of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It was a busy trading center during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the town, there are ancient bridges, a canal and temples, making you think of its past glory.
1. Where are we supposed to go if we want to taste the ancient beauty of China?| A．The water towns. | B．The modem buildings. |
| C．Jiangsu Province. | D．North china. |
| A．Hongcun is the oldest town in China. |
| B．The river bend in Huangyao can protect its villagers. |
| C．Most water towns are located in the north. |
| D．Tai’er Zhuang used to be a trading center. |
| A．Welcome to China. | B．China’s Water Towns. |
| C．Tips for Visiting China. | D．CNN’s Choices. |
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Bird watching
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Horses
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Camping
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Swimming and other activities
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Enjoy your trip to Long Beach, Washington!
1. Which of the following is allowed on Long Beach?| A．Sleeping in your tent. |
| B．Digging sand to find something. |
| C．Setting camp fires far away from the beach. |
| D．Driving at the speed of 30 mph along the beach. |
| A．The scenery of Long Beach |
| B．Long Beach, the longest beach |
| C．Long Beach, an unforgettable place |
| D．Travel information about Long Beach |
| A．a travel guide | B．a news report |
| C．a travel journal (日志) | D．a research paper |
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Peach Blossom Valley, Nyingchi
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1. If you are a festival lover, which destination will you choose?| A．Nanyi Valley |
| B．Ranwu Lake |
| C．The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon |
| D．Peach Blossom Valley, Nyingchi |
| A．Admiring snow mountains. |
| B．Watching white waterfowl. |
| C．Enjoying peach blossoms. |
| D．Appreciating azalea flowers. |
| A．A book review | B．A website |
| C．A magazine | D．A travel brochure |
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What do you think Zurich is famous for? Great banks? Yes. People can find many Swiss banks and foreign banks here. But the city is of great interest to many people for another reason. Zurich hosts Europe’s largest street party each year. Its Street Parade has overtaken London’s Notting Hill Carnival. What’s hot in the city in 2014? In August, Zurich hosted the European Athletic Championships. This gave tourists a chance to see the world’s top athletes making new records.
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1. Many Chinese poets and artists are attracted by ________in Guilin.| A．elephant trunks |
| B．warm weather |
| C．the highway to Yangshuo |
| D．the green hills and limestone caves |
| A．even worse |
| B．exactly the same |
| C．much better |
| D．less popular |
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| B．In February, Europe. |
| C．In March, Adelaide. |
| D．In August, Zurich. |
