1       (locate) in the center of Spain, the capital city Madrid is famous for its art galleries. The Prado Museum has one of the world’s     2     (big) collections of art works and paintings by Picaso     3     (exhibit) at the Reina Sofia Museum. Many people are attracted to Madrid for its exciting nightlife, but the city appeals to young people because it is home     4     the Real Madrid soccer team with many star players.

2 . Warm Mineral Springs Park

Step into the past at the only natural warm spring in Florida! With a consistent average temperature of 85 °F year round, Warm Mineral Springs Park provides visitors with a number of recreation options. The spring is reported to have one of the highest mineral contents of any natural spring in the United States. With highly mineralized properties, internationally known for its healing qualities, the park attracts more than 130,000 visitors annually.

At Warm Mineral Springs Park, you will find a day full of relaxation. A variety of spa services are available to those who book in advance by calling (941) 426-1692. An on-site gift shop offers diverse items and souvenirs for purchase.

Pricing

Tickets are not refundable, cannot be exchanged, and cannot be reissued if lost or stolen. Same day re-entry is permitted. Residents include all of Sarasota County. Proof of residency includes driver’s license, water bill and tax bill. Entry pricing, including sales tax, is as follows:

General Rules

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, please respect the following rules:

♦ Children 10 years and younger must stay in the children’s area.

♦Children ages 11-16 must remain in the outer border.

♦You must be 17 years or older to swim in the middle.

♦No toys are allowed in the water.

♦No food or drinks in the water.

♦No visitors may block the entrance or exit ramps (坡道).

♦Devices for the producing or reproducing of sound are prohibited.

For Daily Programming, Contact: (941) 426-1692

Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open every day, with the exception of December 25.

Many Chinese have learned the classic tale of The Foolish Old Man Removes the Mountains back in elementary school. In the story,     1     80-year-old man attempts to move two mountains standing     2     his way by himself. Failing to make much headway, he decides the job would fall on his children after him. But his perseverance impresses the gods who grant his wish.

One of the     3    (mountain) is Wangwu, located in Jiyuan, Henan Province. Wangwu Mountain, named a UNESCO world geological park in 2006,     4    (cover) an area of 270 square kilometres, with the peak at 1,715 metres, and has many Taoist temples.

“The Yugong (name of the man in the fable) spirit is     5     visitors look forward to here,” says Gu Luyu, a local tour guide. “People dressed in Red Army uniforms     6     (see) moving around earlier this month. They are from government offices and companies,” Gu says.

It takes about two hours to hike up to the peak from the foot. The peak is covered in mist in the mornings, especially on colder days. The cliffs and views below are magnificent,     7     (especial) when the mist clears. Visitors can also see monkeys near a temple at the mountaintop. They aren’t bothered by the     8     (present) of people.

“We will build a street     9     (feature) local folk culture,” Gu says of an ongoing construction project at the foothill of the mountain. The project includes setting up food and     10     (tradition) Chinese medicine stores along the street once completed.

Unlike fossil-fuel power plants, solar and wind power plants only generate electricity when the sun shines and the wind blows. Now the batteries     1     (need) to store power for the cloudy day arise. However, they are still not cheap enough or able to store power for long enough periods     2     (rely)heavily on. A breakthrough in battery technology is of great practical     3     (worthy)for solar and wind energy to become the main part of electric grids (电网). Geothermal (地热地) energy, however, does not require battery storage to ensure a reliable supply and     4     (have)enormous potential instead.

The U. S. leads the world in the process     5     the heat is mined from Earth’s crust (地壳) to produce electricity.     6     it accounts for only 0.4 percent of total U. S. electricity production, the technology could someday provide almost limitless amounts of power. Geothermal power plants situated near hot spots in Earth’s crust could get the intense heat and steam     7     drilling down 1 or 2 miles. The geothermal company Alta Rock Energy estimates that     8     (approximate) 0.1percent of the heat content of Earth could supply humanity’s total energy needs for 2 million years. “Jamie Beard, who runs the Geothermal Entrepreneurship Organization, ranked among the     9     (high)at the University of Texas at Austin, called     10     an “engineering problem that, when solved, solves energy.”

The most famous, most traveled to, and most popular city in all of Australia is the city of Sydney. Sydney sits on the shores of Sydney Harbour and is an     1     (excite) city that offers an incredible experience to those travelers who come     2     (it) way.

Sydney is also blessed with being very near to a number of natural areas in the surrounding region     3     are also popular with visitors from outside the country. It doesn’t matter where someone is from, but they have probably already seen     4     (photo) of the famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Both of those are worth visiting and are     5     (extreme) interesting, but Sydney is much more     6     that.

Sydney also offers attractions like Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney Tower, and Taronga Zoo. There are also a wide variety of fun things to do in and around the Sydney area. Swimming and spending time at the beach     7     (be) popular activities and there are plenty of inviting coastal areas to choose     8     both within and just outside of Sydney.

Sydney is also very bicycle friendly and it is possible     9     (rent) bicycles and ride them all about the city. So much can be done during a visit to this     10     (wonder) international city that it is nearly impossible to see it all in one trip.

7 . Kunta is a small attractive stone-built town in England. Water is a natural gateway to the Cheviot Hills and the Northumberland National Park. From its main street formed by the Market Place and High Street three roads lead off through the foothills into the National Park. The main street has hotels, specialist shops, pottery(陶器) factories and grocery stores. The shopping centre in the area has a reputation for friendly, helpful service.

The beauty of the surrounding scenery is eye-opening: on the one side the fallen sandstone goes across the valley below and on the other the wonderful Cheviot Hills rising behind the town to form a splendid background. Alnwick is a town with a historic castle and the famous Alnwick Gardens lie a few miles south while the Scottish Borders are within easy travelling distance from Kunta on clean country roads. Therefore, the town is an excellent place for a holiday. It offers a wide range of accommodation, ranging from youth hostels(招待所), campsites to local hotels. The summer months see the town’s High Streets become a busy scene of local people and visitors. Each July the town holds its Glendale festival with a program of events spread over the weekend.

Activities to do in Kunta include bowling, skiing, junior football clubs, fitness clubs, running, tennis, and walking. The industries are sheep farming and tourism.

There is much evidence of settlements throughout the area dating back to pre Bronze(青铜器) Age times. The Roman period seems to have had little impact on the area. In the twelfth century, it was ruled by Anglo Saxons, then Danish and eventually the Normans. In the twelfth century, the population was little more than eighteen hundred.

Xi'an,or Chang'an as it was called for many centuries,has been a built-up urban area for over 3,000 years,and once     1    （serve）as capital for 13 dynasties.It is home     2     many immovable cultural heritages,three of     3     are on the UNESCO 's world cultural heritage list.

These days,the city has made     4    （effect）exploration in building modernity while preserving historical legacy（遗产）.A recent piece of news     5    （announce）by Shaanxi's cultural relic authority caused nationwide attention,that a ruin of ancient capital dating back to Qin Dynasty was unearthed during the construction of the Xi 'an MetroLine5.In order to protect the ruin,the metro line may have to change     6    （it）route.

    7     （face）the heavy and important task of protecting cultural relics while promoting urban construction,Xi’an made active    8    （attempt）.Rails of the metro system are built 15 to 20 meters underground in order to protect the ancient tombs which are     9     （usual）buried in the layer within5meters from the surface level.Besides,the metro constructors have also painted the walls inside the stations with historical stories,presenting       10     visual feast for citizens.