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.

5 . 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.

The Mogao Caves were added to the list in December 1987.     1     (locate) in the southeast of Gansu province, the Mogao caves are also known as the Thousand-Buddha Caves.

According to historical records, the carving of the caves     2     (start) in 366 AD and continued for about 1, 000 years. The 492 well-preserved cells and cave sanctuaries (保护区) in Mogao,     3     about 45, 000 square metres of wall paintings and more than 2, 000 painted sculptures are housed, are well-known     4     their statues and wall paintings.

Painted clay sculptures and wall paintings in the Mogao Grottoes have     5       (main) Buddhist themes, but they also include human figures,     6     (reflect) various societies and cultures of different times. Besides, they also show     7     (paint) styles of combination (结合) Of Chinese and Western arts.

In 1900, a total of 4, 500 valuable cultural relics dating from 256 AD to 1002     8       (find) in the Buddhist Sutra Cave. This is regarded as one of the world’s greatest Oriental cultural     9     (discovery).

It is important     10     Mogao Caves offers invaluable reference for studying the complex history of ancient China and Central Asia.

7 . If you have lived in New York City for many years, like I have, the skyline becomes part of you and your daily life.

When I was invited to visit the recently completed Summit One Vanderbilt, New York’s fourth-highest tower, I wasn’t expecting much. I felt like I’d seen it all and I thought that this observation deck (观测台) would be another space for a view of the city, but nothing else.

Let me tell you something: I have never seen one like this before. It sits on top of a building on 42nd street and Vanderbilt, right next to Grand Central Station. Once you have ascended to the top floor, you step into air, which makes you feel like being at l,000 feet above ground level with its mirrored floors. Once you make your way throughout the space, you feel like New York is part of a body, and your sense of space is challenged by the reflections of the light. The reflections create endless possibilities for photos and videos, and the light changes throughout the day. I took out my camera and began to take photos, feeling a connection with the city that no other observatory has been able to give me.

Summit is something unique, an art work with architecture. It will be an observatory that will change with the city. I personally can’t wait to take photos at sunset, or when winter arrives.

9 . 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.

10 . Sea level, also referred to as mean(平均的) sea level is the level at which the oceans exist when averaged between high and low tides. It is calculated by measuring the level of the oceans over long periods of time and under all types of weather conditions.     1     For instance, the height of Mount Everest is considered to be 29,028 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level.

    2    Other factors that cause changes include water temperature, air-pressure, seasons of the year, the presence of ice and snow, and the amount of salt in the water.

    3    Therefore, sea level can vary depending on where it is being measured in the world, and it is not a constant(常数).

    4     One of these is for aviation (航空) where it is often important for a pilot to be able to determine his or her height above this level at any given time. Another important function of sea level is to determine how much the sea is rising due to factors such as the melting of the polar ice caps. Mostly, it is calculated in order to determine heights of geological formations (地质建造)and land.

    5     Death Valley, California, for instance, is 282 feet (85.5 meters)below sea level, and there are many other similar locations, throughout the world. The Dead Sea is the lowest of these, measuring an amazing 1,371 feet(418 meters) below sea level.