In China’s northwestern Xinjiang, there are many different landscapes and remarkable views. Deep in its northern dense forest, there is an     1    (amazing) beautiful lake. The color of the lake changes     2     the season, light, and temperature difference between morning and evening.

The Kanas Lake, the second largest deep-water lake in China, has a water     3     (deep) of 190 meters. Perhaps it’s the fear of     4     lies below the surface that has stirred up legends of a lake monster.

Since the late 1980s, there     5     (be) numerous sightings of the creature in the lake. It is said that horses drinking by the lake were once     6    (force) into the water by the monster. Many tourists come all way to the Kanas Lake,     7     (hope) to catch a glimpse of the marine creature.

Most scientists believe the so-called water monster is freshwater salmon living deep below the surface, some of which can grow to nearly two meters long. They can be fierce and secretive,     8     they occasionally come out from the water and make waves. The warm and humid Atlantic air     9    (current) travel over 6,900 kilometers of land into the Altay Mountains, and bring more than 600 mm of rain every year, nurturing the most     10     (mystery) Siberian taiga forest in China. They grow and multiply by the Kanas Lake, carrying their life on from generation to generation.

Shennongjia is one of the most popular scenic spots in China. It is said to be the place     1     the Emperor Yan once lived. Some visitors hope that they may even encounter the legendary “wild man”. They do not actually see any wild man,       2     they’re attracted by Shennongjia’s natural wonders and rich biodiversity. Shennongjia’s beauty     3     (vary) over the year as nature takes     4     (it) course. Tourists can enjoy flower blossoms in spring, be shaded from the summer heat, appreciate red leaves in   autumn and go skiing in winter.

Official data showed that tourist     5     (visit) to Shennongjia Forestry District reached more than 15.5 million last year. And the forest area aims     6     (increase) that annual figure to over 30 million in the near future. The journey to Shennongjia will take up to five hours from nearby Yichang and Shiyan cities. By July, it’s estimated that Shennongjia will be linked to a newly built high- speed railway,     7     (make) the mountainous region more     8     (access).

    9     Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, tourists can buy a discounted ticket of the six major scenic areas in Shennongjia for 99 yuan, about 40 percent of     10     original price.

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.”

Sayram Lake, known as a pearl on the mountain, is the     1     (large) and highest alpine lake in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The lake lies in a mountain basin in the western part of Tianshan Mountain.     2     is the only way to Ili prefecture.

In ancient China, the lake     3     (call) the “clean sea.” It is also known as the “Atlantic Ocean’s last teardrop,” because it is the farthest place     4     the warm and humid (湿) air current of the Atlantic Ocean reaches.

    5     (locate) 2,073 meters above sea level and measuring 30 kilometers long and 25 kilometers wide, the lake covers     6     area of 460 square kilometers. The main source of the lake is ground water, in addition to some snow and river water. The lake rises     7     3 to 5 centimeters every year. Its area also     8     (continue) to grow.

The water in the lake is clear and peaceful,     9     (attract) flocks of ducks and swans. Flourishing cedar (雪松) trees cover the whole mountain. Herds of horses and sheep graze on the grassland. The lake has become a top     10     (choose) for lovers to take wedding photos and spend their honeymoons.

The Bell Tower in Xian, has a history of over 600 years and reopened to the public after renovation (整修).

The Bell Tower     1    (build) in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty. The 36-meter-tall, wood-and-brick structure is known as one of the     2    (large) and best-protected bell towers in China. The tower has witnessed the city's changes and development for     3     (century).

“Due to long-time exposure     4    wind, sunlight, rain and dust, the tower became broken,with its roof leaking and some paint     5     (drop).” Wang Lei, curator (馆长) of Xian Bell and Drum Towers Museum said. To prolong the life of the tower, the museum began to repair     6     (it) roof and outer golden columns in June.

The reopening of the Bell Tower has attracted visitors     7     come from home and abroad.     8    (visit) by more than 1,000 tourists on the opening day, it had attracted twice the number of visitors before its repair. The museum staff told the media that they determined     9     (extend) the opening hours by one hour every night.

This was     10    sixth renovation to the Bell Tower since 1949, with the last done in 2011.

Before it was brought to New Zealand about a century ago and became world-renowned as kiwifruit, this humble fruit     1     (plant) as “Chinese gooseberry” for almost 1,500 years. Back in its hometown in northwest China, it has brought good     2     (fortunate) to over 120,000 people.

Deng Xiaoqing, a farmer in Baoji city of Shaanxi province, sold out all of this year’s kiwifruit harvest. “The kiwifruit farmers     3     sales goal was completed ahead of schedule this year are enjoying great happiness,” said the     4     (ambition) farmer who was optimistic about the kiwifruit industry in his hometown. The fruit was recorded in China’s ancient medical book, Compendium of Materia Medica during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644),       5     it was cultivated (耕种) in fields and gardens as early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

The juicy fruits     6     (dry) for one day after being harvested in autumn can be better preserved in the county’s shared cold storage. Stored at a temperature     7     minus one degree Celsius and one degree Celsius, the fresh kiwifruit is kept hydrated (吸水) with automatic sprinklers and sufficient nitrogen.

    8     kiwifruit-themed museum has been set up in the county     9     (display) the fruit’s history and modern industrial development. The local government has teamed up with universities to     10     (far) improve the production efficiency and taste of the fruit.

Welcome to Lijiang,     1     very impressive ancient city! Upon your     2     (arrive), your guide and driver will meet you at the airport or the railway station, and transport you to the hotel in ancient town area with a private car which is     3     (comfort), air-conditioned and non-smoking.

After a short rest, you’ll start a memorable tour in Lijiang Ancient Town.     4     (establish) in the Ming Dynasty as a business center, it is a well-preserved 800-year-old town, which     5     (list) as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Wander to the central area of the old town and visit Mufu Palace. It is famous     6     the architectural buildings.     7     (get) into the palace, you can know Tusi’s ruling history and appreciate Naxi people’s brilliant culture and fine arts. Then, walk through the old alleys (小巷), old bridges, featured shops and bars to Sifang Street Square,     8     is a must-see attraction. If time permits, join the Naxi people and tourists to dance     9     (happy) in a round.

The small town also enjoys convenience in transportation. There     10     (be) direct flights from dozens of cities and trains are also available from Kunming, Dali.