The Mount Changbaishan Geopark, along with five other Chinese geoparks,     1     (recognize) as a Global Geopark by UNESCO on March 27. The number of Global Geoparks in China has increased to 47, making     2     the country with the most such geoparks in the world.

“China is rich in geological heritage, with a broad distribution and a complete range of geological types,” Ren Fang,     3     expert with the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, told People's Daily. “It is one of the first countries worldwide to propose and establish national geoparks.”

China set up national-level geoparks and began applying for Global Geopark status in 2003 in response to UNESCO's initiative     4     (establish) the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) . In 2004, Beijing witnessed the First International Conference on Geoparks,     5     17 European geoparks and eight Chinese geoparks joined the GGN. The network aims to promote best     6     (practice) and high standards for the conservation of geological heritage and the promotion of     7     (sustain) regional economic development.

The Mount Changbaishan Geopark, newly     8       (add) to the GGN network, is situated in Jilin Province and is home     9     the “millennium eruption,” a massive volcanic event that occurred roughly1, 000 years ago. Renowned for its Quaternary volcanic landforms, the park, spanning 2, 723 square km,     10     (feature) giant compound volcanic cones, ancient eruptions and their deposits, and the splendid Tianchi lake. With over 380 craters, it boasts the highest number, greatest density, and widest distribution of volcanic rock types in East Asia.

    1     (locate) in the suburbs of the capital, the Beijing Grand Canal Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time on December 27, 2023. China’s Grand Canal, which     2     (construct) initially during the Spring and Autumn Period, is the longest and largest ancient canal system in the world. It remains an important symbol of traditional Chinese culture,     3     (witness) important changes in Chinese society over the past centuries.

This newly opened smart museum has     4     total construction area of around 99,700 square meters, integrating function halls ranging from exhibition display areas and social education spaces to cultural heritage restoration workshops.     5     (celebrate) its opening, the Beijing Grand Canal Museum has launched a series of exhibitions centered around the close relationship     6     the Grand Canal and the city of Beijing, focusing on the themes of people, water, and the city.

As the highlight of the museum, the core exhibition showcases over 1,000 cultural relics     7     artworks following a timeline that follows the development of the Grand Canal. In addition to displaying the cultural heritage of the Grand Canal, the museum’s exhibits also highlight     8     (technology) skills. In the earthquake prevention exhibition hall, there is a piece of glass through     9     a seismic (地震的) isolation bearing is visible. Underneath the exhibition building, there are around 240 such     10     (facility) supporting the entire museum, significantly improving the safety of the building.

It may be impossible to visit the “end of the world,” but one place in Argentina could take you close. Ushuaia—     1     (pronounce) “ooh-SWA-ya”—is often called the southernmost city in the world.

Almost the only thing south of Ushuaia is Antarctica, making     2     one of the few places from where you can travel to the White Continent. And with an increase in Antarctic tourism during the past few years, more boats     3     (leave) from Ushuaia—meaning more people have been attracted to this southern city.

So, what is there to do?     4     20-minute drive from the city is the Tierra del Fuego National Park,     5     visitors can enjoy mountains, glaciers, beaches and wildlife. The park has lots of hiking     6     (route), or you can rent a canoe to enjoy     7     (incredible) beautiful views from the water. Take the “End of the World Train” to the park-with its vintage cars,     8     you may feel like you’ve traveled back in time. Ushuaia is also a great place     9     (see) penguins, which are mostly found on the islands of the Beagle Channel to the south. Martillo Island is easy to get to     10     boat, and is full of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. At the end of the day, enjoy some local seafood—such as king crabs—and a warm cup of traditional yerba mate, an Argentinian tea.

If you’re visiting Hangzhou, the one place you absolutely cannot miss is the West Lake. It     1    (locate) southwest of the city. It’s twice the size of New York City’s Central Park. West Lake’s natural beauty and     2    (history) relics have inspired Chinese poets and artists throughout time.

You would need a whole day to     3    (full) appreciate its beauty. The lake has 10 scenic sites, each with     4     story of its own.

You can start with the Leifeng Pagoda. Local legend has it that a white snake spirit was once imprisoned in the five-story, eight-sided pagoda by a monk,     5     tried to separate the immortal spirit from a mortal lover.

Afterwards, you can walk northward along the Su Causeway,     6    (construct) with the help of the great poet Su Shi about 1,000 years ago.

At the other end of the causeway, you will encounter a lotus pool and a winding courtyard. A culture show will be staged here     7     the tourists.     8    (make) sure to indulge yourself with a lakeside sunset before you leave. It’s here that the still waters of the lake meet up with the     9    (color) of the skies,     10    (create) an image you won’t soon forget.

Mining has seen ups and downs but traditional condiment (调味品) continues to appeal. Any mention of Zigong, Sichuan province, reminds people    1     its salt production and, until recently, this was    2     important source of revenue (财政收入).

The city, about 200 kilometers from Chengdu has a history of mining salt    3     (stretch) back 2,000 years. The salt was sold all over Sichuan and other provinces, and was consumed by one-tenth of China’s population. The salt is from wells. One of them, the Shenhai well, was opened in 1835, and is still in    4     (operate). With a depth of 1,001.42 meters, it is among the world’s deepest of its kind and    5     (current) produces around 2,000 kilograms of salt per day. Visitors to the well can buy packs of iodine-free salt    6     (mine) just three days earlier.

But, during Spring Festival,     7     ends with the Lantern Festival on the 15^th day of the first lunar month — falling on Sunday this year — more people from around the country flock to Zigong    8     (view) its world-famous lanterns. Viewing lanterns became a Spring Festival custom in Zigong during the Tang Dynasty. Since then, the    9     (city) lantern show has been held in more than 70 countries and regions around the world, becoming a calling card of both Zigong and China. The popular show    10     (start) from the economic dilemma in the 1980s, when Zigong’s economy over-relying on a single product became a problem.

Terra-cotta Warriors in Xi’an,     1     is known as the eighth wonder of the world, now is a museum to display the terra-cotta warriors and horses     2     (make) in Qin Dynasty. Qin terra-cotta warriors have guarded the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang for over 2000 years.

In 221 B.C., Emperor Qin Shi Huang of Qin Dynasty established the first centralized feudal dynasty in China. After his death, he     3     (bury) at the northern foot of Lishan Hill in the east of Lintong County. The tomb took 39 years and 700,000 workers     4     (reach) completion. It had pearls embedded in the ceiling to represent the stars, and rivers and lakes were modeled with liquid mercury.

Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum is the     5     (large) imperial mausoleum with most peculiar structure and abundant connotation. It is not only the art treasures of the Chinese people,     6     the common cultural heritage of the world’s people.

Terra-cotta Warriors is     7     real-life theme art. Its means of artistic expression is delicate, lucid and     8     (live). The gestures and facial expressions are different between two terra-cotta warriors, with distinct personality and strong     9     (characteristic) of that age,     10     (show) peak clay sculpture art at that time.