1     (construct) from the 5th century BC, the Grand Canal was a means of communication for the Empire for the first time in the Sui Dynasty.

Before foundation of Sui Dynasty, China had     2     (continuous) evacuated several canals,     3     had been suspended due to natural environment. Some needed to be repaired but were still navigable, but were too separated from each other to form large-scale water transport nationwide.

The establishment of Sui Dynasty     4     (declare) the end of long-lasting split situation. In 605 AD, Emperor Yang Guang, the     5     (two) emperor of Sui Dynasty, ordered excavation of the Grand Canal to meet the political,     6     (economy) and military needs of unified nation.

The Grand Canal reached a new peak in the Yuan Dynasty (13th century), providing a unified inland navigation network consisting     7     more than 2,000 km of artificial waterways, linking five of the most important river basins in China,     8     (include) the Yellow River and the Yangtze.

As     9     major means of internal communication today, it has played an important role in ensuring the prosperity and     10     (stable) of China over the ages.

Yuanmingyuan — garden of all gardens     1    (burn) and fell into ruins in 1860. Recently my classmates had a discussion about     2     it should be rebuilt or not. Supporters of rebuilding the garden say only by doing so can we see the     3     (origin) sight of the garden, which reflects the Chinese civilization. And it will be another place of interest for     4     (visitor). If it is party rebuilt, it will provide a comparison and help us remember the history. Those     5     disagree think it more reasonable     6     (keep) the garden like this. The ruins will remind us     7     the past. We should never forget the history. Other buildings like the Palace Museum and the Summer Palace can also be symbols of the Chinese culture, so it isn’t     8     (necessity) to rebuild this garden. Some also worry that the environment will be destroyed when the construction goes on in this district.     9     (person), it is advisable to rebuild Yuanmingyuan, which will add beauty to the city. What’s more, the new scenic spot will no doubt promote     10     economic development of the local.

Liulichang Cultural Street is known throughout China and the world for its ancient books, calligraphy, paintings, rubbings, ink stones and ink. The street, which is only 750 meters long,     1     (locate) south of Hepingmen Gate within walking distance of the Hepingmen Ouanjude Peking Duck Restaurant. It is     2     must-see for visitors traveling in Beijing.

Liulichang’s history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty,     3     it was part of Jixian County. During the Liao Dynasty, it was known     4     Haiwangcun (Village of the Sea King). The kiln (窑) which made glazed tiles (琉璃瓦) was first built in the Yuan Dynasty. When Ming rulers began to build     5     (they) palaces in Beijing, the kiln was enlarged. Most glazed structural     6     (component) of the Ming halls and palaces were produced in the kiln. In Ming and Qing times , Liulichang was a favorite place for scholars, painters and calligraphers who gathered there     7     (write) and read books, as well as to paint and compose poetry.

In 1979, the Chinese government     8     (approve) a recommendation to restore and expand Liulichang. The     9     (origin) shops have been restored and the road broadened into a 15-meter-wide pedestrian mall. A museum     10     (display)classical paintings, calligraphy and other antiquities tells the story of the old street.

Anji, a small county in East China’s Zhejiang Province,     1     (receive) over 28 million tourists every year. There are more than 300 coffee shops there,     2     in terms of population density has surpassed that of Shanghai. “A cup of coffee bridges the gap between the big city and the small county,” said Han Jie, a Shanghai tourist who     3     (temporary) escaped the large city and came to Anji over the weekend. In Zhejiang,     4     increasing number of coffeehouse owners are venturing into rural areas to meet the demands of a growing population of young and adventurous coffee enthusiasts.

    5     (locate) in the bamboo forests of Penghu Village in Anji , a café called Waterfall Coffee has gained popularity     6     social media influencers. Visitors can not only taste coffee on the cliff halfway up the mountain, admiring waterfalls in the distance,     7     enjoy boating on the lake with an excellent view.

The outdoor café, the Deep Blue Coffeehouse, has received 350,000 tourists in less than a year, with the highest daily number of visitors     8     (reach) 8,000 people. By far, the small coffee shop has fueled the rural economy of Hongmiao Village in some way, causing university students     9     (cooperate) with the local government in organizing a start-up fair, with the aim of attracting more university     10     (graduate) to start business in the village.

Jiezi Ancient Town is located in Chongzhou, Sichuan Province. “Jiezi” means small street. In the Tang Dynasty and Five Dynasties, it was called “Hengqu”,     1     means across Weijiang River. Due to wars, the lively town turned into     2     street along the river in 1615 in the Ming Dynasty. The local people set this street a new name “Jiezi Chang” for marketing. Hence, it got “Jiezi”.

The town has a     3     (combine) of mountains and water, and travelers can enjoy elegant natural scenery and historical sites in the same visit. It is famous for its ancient bluest one roads, ancient houses and locals who have lived here for     4     (generation). The best way to explore it is    5     (simple) wandering around the old streets     6     (discover) the old shops with old books, handmade straw shoes, old furniture. Immerse (沉浸) yourselves in the old time and relax your eyes by     7     (overlook) the beautiful mountains.

Visitors can see a wealth of relic sites     8     (distribute) around Jiezi Old Town. It features Guangyan Buddhist Temple, Fengqishan Scenic Spot, Primitive Forest, Millennium gingko tree, well-preserved Qing-dynasty street and 32 temples. Jiezi Ancient Town also proudly serves     9     the birthplace of Tang Qiu, a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty, who     10     (adopt) the pen name “Gourd Ladle (瓢)”, the special container of his poems.

7 . Home to the world’s second biggest freshwater lake, as well as its longest lake, Africa hosts some of the best lakes on the planet. Here are some of our picks:

Lake Assal, Djibouti

Sitting at 155 meters below sea level, Lake Assal is in Africa’s lowest point. Its salt levels are 10 times greater than the sea. As such it is also the world’s largest salt reserve (储备量). Visitors will note there is no wildlife around due to its unfriendly desert climate and super salty water.

Lake Retba, Senegal

Photography fans will love Lake Retba for its breathtaking scenery. Also called the Pink Lake of Senegal, it is an impressive pink-colored lake. The color comes from a type of algae (海藻) that grows because of the large amount of salt in the lake. To see the lake at its most pink, you’ll want to visit during the November to June dry season.

Lake Turkana, Kenya

Lake Turkana is the largest long-lasting desert lake in the world, as well as its fourth-largest salt lake. Lake Turkana is most famous for the vapor rising out of the active volcano (火山) within it. A dream place for bird-watchers, it is home to hundreds of bird species that are only found in Kenya.

Kilauea has been erupting almost without stopping since 1983. It is one of the world’s most     1     (close) observed volcanoes. Most of these observations took place at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Kilauea’s highest point, from     2     researchers now have to withdraw. But the     3     (late) eruption is one of the biggest and could provide scientists     4     a lot of new information.

Scientists from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and University of Hawaii are studying     5     the molten (熔化的) rock beneath the earth flows through a series of cracks (缝隙) under Kilauea before     6     (send) flying into the air. They want to learn what warning signs may exist for future eruptions to better protect Hawaii’s     7     (community).

Hundreds of small earthquakes caused by the eruptions have damaged the structure of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. So the scientists were forced     8     (take) the equipment and records out of the building and moved     9     (they) to the University of Hawaii. The records include     10     (science) information and photos that are more than 100 years old.