Jiuzhaigou,     1     scenic area on the UNESCO World Heritage list, fully reopened on Tuesday after sustaining serious damage     2    (cause)by the earthquake. Jiuzhaigou was closed     3    (temporary) following the earthquake    4     killed 25 people and injured 493.

In the aftermath(后果) of the quake, the Nuorilang Waterfall collapsed. Standing 24.5 meters tall, it is China's     5    (wide) waterfall at 270 meters width and has been chosen by netizens     6     one of the country's most spectacular natural sights.

After two years of reconstruction, 85 percent of the scenic     7    (area) of Jiuzhaigou were reopened in 2019, with entrance ticket costing 169 yuan ($26), down from its normal price of 220 yuan. After     8    (it) full reopening on Tuesday, the 169-yuan entrance fee would remain for some time. There     9    (be)a big crowd of visitors on Tuesday. After     10    (view) the landmark sights, many visitors felt Jiuzhaigou looked as beautiful as ever. "The Nuorilang Waterfall and the Sparkling Lake look the same," said Hong Shuang, a middle-aged visitor from Chengdu, capital of Sichuan.

It has preserved one of the most stunning（惊人的） view of nature that it could     1    (call)China's Garden of Eden.     2    (it) signature landscape is the crystal(水晶) lakes with turquoise and many other    3    (color) of white, blue green, or emerald... It is Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan Province. The secret of colouring the lake is the spirogyra(水棉), charophyte（轮藻）, and other kinds of ferns that grow in the water. They contain chlorophyll（叶绿素）,    4     helps create various colors. These colors vary according to the season, light and the viewing angle. There     5    (be) 108 lakes like this dotted around the three major valleys in Jiuzhaigou. Each of these valleys has an altitude     6    (high) than 2000 meters and altogether the valleys are 49 kilometers long. Besides these magical lakes, Jiuzhaigou also has China's widest waterfall Nuorilang Waterfall,     7     a width of 270 meters.    8    you visit Jiuzhaigou during the right time, you may even experience the rotation(交替) of four seasons in one day. From the colourful scene to the white     9    (appear), Jiuzhaigou could do it in very short time. It is perhaps     10     ultimate(最终的) fairyland in China.

4 . On Aug. 13, four Chinese irrigation (灌溉) sites won global recognition and were added to the 2018 list of Heritage Irrigation Structures. Let’s look at these amazing sites.

Dujiangyan

Dujiangyan is the oldest and only surviving dam-less irrigation system in the world. More than 2,000 years ago, Chengdu was threatened by frequent flooding from the Minjiang River. Li Bing, a local official, studied the situation and designed the Dujiangyan irrigation system, which could control the water flow from the mountains to the Chengdu Plain throughout the year.

The Dujiangyan irrigation system has created harmony between man, earth and water. It is the last remaining ecological project of its kind.

Changqu Canal

Changqu Canal is in the city of Xianyang in Hubei province. It is 48 km long and was originally used to transport soldiers. It was later used for irrigation – in fact, it is still used to provide water to more than 20 square km of farmland.

“The recognition of irrigation heritage is intended to help us better use ancient irrigation projects that are still functioning and preserve our precious historical and cultural heritage,” says a notice on the official website of the Hubei provincial government.

Lingqu Canal

Lingqu Canal is located in Xing’an county, near Guilin, Guangxi province. As the oldest canal in the world, it has been described as “another wonder of the world”. The design of the canal is unique. “It magically shows the ease of transportation along the north and south waterways,” according to the Travel China Guide.

Jiang-Xi Dam

The Jiang-Xi Dam in Zhejiang province actually consists of two dams–the Jiang and Xi dams. Built in the 14th century, it improved life for local people for centuries. “It not only plays an important role in irrigation, but also responds to environmental governance,” said Ding Kunlun, vice chairman of International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage.

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.

Once regarded as a geographical disadvantage, Shantang village in Zhejiang province has now become an     1     (attract) tourism destination. It     2     (locate)in the northeastern tip of Guangchen town. It was off the beaten track when the road was not in good condition. However, with transportation improved, the village is connected to Shanghai by a stone bridge     3     a river.

Tourists can enjoy     4     (they) by walking among trees and grasslands, taking in the view of the lake and getting a look at the past through old items such as     5     (sew) machines, radios and photos which are preserved in a museum converted (改造) from an old house. Buses connecting the village to neighboring provinces are up and running in     6     endless stream. Over the past few years, dragon boat competitions and local festivals have been     7     (regular) held to enrich visitor experience. Local authorities have also restored a street     8     dates back to the Qing Dynasty to promote rural tourism in the village.

Shantang now offers sightseeing, leisure and shopping     9     (activity). Favorable policies have been introduced to encourage locals     10     (set) up shops on the streets. Last year, the historical street had 400,000 tourist visits, earning more than 20 million yuan in tourism income.

The Xi’an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China’s long history. It     1     (build) originally to protect the city     2     the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored (修复). It is possible       3     (walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.

We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.

After     4     (spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for some action and what     5     (good) than to ride on a piece of history!

We     6     (hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky     7     did the job. It took us about 3 hours to go all     8     way around the Xi’an City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and     9     (watchtower) to take pictures or just to watch the local people going about their     10     (day) routines.

Going to Mount Huangshan reminds me of the popular Beatles’ song “The Long and Winding Road”.     1     is so breathtaking about the experience is the out-of-this-world scenes. The rolling sea of clouds you see once you are at the top will remind you how tiny we     2     (human) are.

The hot spring at the foot of the mountain is something you must try after the climb. It will     3    (undoubted) help you get refreshed! The amazing thing about the spring is that the colder the temperature gets, the     4     (hot) the spring! Strange, isn’t it? But that’s how nature is — always leaving us     5     (astonish).

What comes next is the endless series of steps. You can’t help wondering how hard it     6     (be) for the people then to put all those rocks into place. Though it is the only unnatural thing on your way up the mountain, still it highlights the whole adventure     7    offers a place where you can sit down to rest your     8     (ache) legs.

As the song goes, this long and winding road “will never disappear”, and it will always stick in the visitor’s memory. It sure does in     9     (I). While you’re in China, Mount Huangshan is     10     must to visit!