People often think of China’s water towns as “Venice in the East”. They are famous     1     their old buildings, bridges, canals and ways of life.

Lying in the north of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, the beautiful water town of Wuzhen is one such town. It has     2     history of over 6, 000 years. During those years, Wuzhen didn’t change its name, water system, or way of life. It is just like a living museum for people     3     get much knowledge.

People there built houses     4     were made of black bricks, grey tiles and white walls in the small town along the river. From the far distance it is just like a Chinese ink-wash drawing.

The place is quiet, and     5     are many nice cafes, restaurants and theaters. If you want to run away from the busy city life and relax, you can even have great fun on a boat tour. Wuzhen Water Town is a great choice.

Tianshui lies in the southeast of Gansu Province. Spicy Hot Pot     1     (become) popular all of the network recently. It’s a historic city in the northwest China and one of the most important birthplaces of Chinese civilization (中华文明). We     2     (take) you here through a historical journey of all the ages.

It is known as the “Hometown of Emperor of Fuxi”. Emperor Fuxi     3     (say) to be one of the three emperors in ancient Chinese legend. He created the Eight Trigrams (八卦) on     4     (he) own and opened a new age of human civilization.

According to the legend, Fuxi noticed all things in heaven and earth     5     (change), invented fishing nets and made people’s lives more convenient. He led humans     6     (keep) wild animals. Entering the Fuxi Temple, I feel as I’m     7     (complete) lost in an ancient legend. On the wall of the temple, there are excellent murals (壁画),     8     (describe) Fuxi’s achievements and legends vividly (逼真地).

I feel a strong power of history and culture here. Everything here tells a story from ancient times. The more you learn about Fuxi Temple, the     9     (deep) understanding of Chinese culture you will get. I’m proud of our such Chinese     10     (wealthy). It made us know about how wise and creative our Chinese in ancient times were.

Do you know Tianshui, a big city along the ancient Siłk Road? It is one of the     1     (最古老的) cities in Gansu Province. So people     2     (通常地) visit Tianshui for its history and culture. Things have     3     (改变) these days, however. More and more people are traveling there for its spicy hot pot (麻辣烫). According to Trip.com, bookings for hotels and attractions in Tianshui have risen     4     (四十) percent from a year ago.

In early February, a student posted a video of the spicy hot pot on social media. So far, the video has quickly deceived 1,000,000 likes. Many people said that they wanted to taste the food     5     (他们自己).

What makes the food special in Tianshui? That’s all thanks to the seasonings (佐料).     6     (蔬菜) and meat are cooked with a mix of peppercorns and red pepper oil. The red pepper is grown in Tianshui’s Gangu County (甘谷县). The     7     (气候) there makes the pepper look bright red and taste great. This gives the hot pot an unusual look and flavor.

The city’s increasing popularity has excited the     8     (本地的) government. They hope to follow the examples of Zibo and Harbin and     9     (发展) the city. Since March 11, they have offered two new bus services to take tourists from train stations to dining places. Also, a food festival was     10     (举办) to show the delicious food. They hope to make tourists feel at home.

I came to Shanxi University as an international student from Bangladesh in October 2018. I found myself falling in love     1     Shanxi. And I became more interested in local life and knew more about the city.

    2     I first came here, I found it might be hard to start a new life in a new place. But with the help of my teachers and friends, I could adapt (适应) to the life here. I think their warm-hearted help     3     a main reason for my growing love of China. My experience in Shanxi is a chance to help open my     4     and I find life here is full of surprise. I love visiting different parts of Shanxi by cycling because it can help me have a better understanding of the city and make friends with local people.

With a recorded history of more than 3,000 years, Shanxi is one of the cradles (发源地) of ancient Chinese culture. The province     5     is called “a museum of ancient Chinese culture” has lots of treasures. Having lived in Shanxi for many years, I have been impressed by the Chinese people’s strong sense of pride in their traditional culture. Maybe you will enjoy this place like me.

Puyang is a charming city located in the northeastern part of Henan Province, China. It is known     1     its rich history, cultural heritage (遗产), and beautiful natural scenery.

In 1987, at Xishuipo, Puyang City, a dragon pattern made of clamshells (蛤壳) dating back to 6400 years ago was excavated (挖掘). It is named as the “First Dragon of China”.

Famous historical people from Puyang, such as Cang Jie, Shang Yang, Wu Qi and so on left us lots of encouraging stories. The Chinese surnames (姓氏), including Zhang, Fan and Yao were all originated in Puyang, which attracted many overseas Chinese     2     seek their roots (寻根).

In addition to its history and culture,     3     are many famous attractions in Puyang. The beautiful rivers run through the city, offering wonderful views and opportunities for boat rides. The city     4     also surrounded (环绕) by parks, and gardens, making it a peaceful and beautiful place to explore.

Overall, Puyang is a city     5     offers a perfect blend (交融) of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for travelers.

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province. I like it so much that I have     1     (be) there over ten times so far.

Chengdu is     2     (冠词) ancient city. In the city, there are lots of famous historical sites (历史遗址). In the past ten years, I have visited many of them and learned a lot     3     (介词) the history of the wonderful city.

Chengdu is a city of Gastronomy (美食学), and the food there is famous all over the world. People often say, “Eat in Sichuan and Taste in Chengdu. ”There are many kinds of food in Chengdu. And they are     4     (difference) in flavors (风味). In February, 2010, Chengdu became the first city in Asia and the     5     (two) city in the world to be     6     (name) as the City of Gastronomy by UNESCO. Every year a large number of tourists come to Chengdu to try the food. I also enjoy     7     (eat) Chengdu food.

Chengdu is the home town of the giant panda. It is one of the rarest (最稀有的) animals in the world. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) chose the giant panda to be     8     (it) symbol. The giant panda is a bridge of friendship (友谊) between Chengdu     9     (连词) the other parts of the world.

In a word, with its rich culture, delicious food and     10     (love) animals, Chengdu is a must-visit place for everyone.