2 . It was a fine day. My husband David and I set off on a short ________ with a friend as our guide. He said it would be a rather ________ two-hour hike to see the rare Paiute cutthroat trout in its natural habitat. But we later found it was a different story.

When we arrived, we were ________ , but not too tired to enjoy the thrill ________ we saw the colorful fish swimming there. It was late, so we could only appreciate the scenery for a ___________ while and then went back to our car before dark. We ________ the rest of the hike should be relaxing. But it wasn’t. It was the steepest way we’d faced so far.

When we ________, my huge backpack felt like a ton of stone. My knees were in ____________ and tears poured out of my eyes. And there was another mountain ahead of us. As the sun began to set, my legs gave out ________. Seeing that, David asked me to take one tiny __________ at a time. “Don’t look at the mountain. ________ your eyes on your feet,” he said. With David’s ________, I struggled to move slowly. Eventually, we climbed over the mountain, __________ to find it was the last obstacle (障碍) in our way.

Though it has been years since that hike, David’s words have continued to be a source of ___________ for me when I faced difficult situations. They remind me that I don’ t need to __________ everything all at once, but rather make small progress at a time.

8 . Whether you want a snowy or sunny winter getaway, these hotels are hot on our list of places to stay this winter.

Dive Motel &Swim Club: Nashville, TN

A former’50s motor inn, the new Dive Motel & Swim Club has been fully updated to look like the 70s. Choose to stay in one of 23 uniquely decorated rooms, each equipped with a disco ball and party switch. Book the Penthouse Suite for a private deck overlooking the pool, or become a Swim Club member and enjoy pool benefits anytime.

Hotel Joaquin: Orange Country, CA

A newcomer to coastal Orange County, Hotel Joaquin is a high-end hotel. This small-sized accommodation feels like a private beachside house, but with perfect service, well-prepared activities, fine dining and a relaxing pool. Restaurant Saline(for guests only)serves Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood. Even better, the hotel will pack a picnic to take to the beach—which is just steps away.

Hotel Orania: Berlin, Germany

Hotel Orania, located in the creative center of Kreuzberg, offers guests a five-star stay in recently-decorated rooms that are light and cheerful with warm wood accents and Asian influence. The restaurant specializes in a four-course meal featuring duck in each course. Catch a free concert in the hotel’s “salon” or sip（小口地喝）a hand-crafted cocktail at the bar.

Snowpine Lodge: Alta, UT

The ski-in/ski-out Snowpine Lodge, located on the slopes of Alta Ski Resort just 40 minutes south of Salt Lake City, offers an excellent, cozy retreat. Having undergone a $50-million dollar decoration, the lodge now offers incomparable luxury and impressive facilities such as ski boot warmers, a fully stocked game room, and farm-to-table dining featuring slope views.

The Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the     1     (ten) anniversary of its groundbreaking on Thursday,     2     President Joe Schott expressing great confidence in the resort’s future. “We believe in the long-term benefits of the China market. That’s     3     you will see us continue to do,” Schott says.

Since its opening, the Shanghai Disney Resort     4     (set) many records, which include beating market     5     (expect) by welcoming more than 11 million visitors in its first year of operations. The main features of the resort saw rapid expansion of its operations. The first major expansion, Disney Pixar Toy Story Land, opened on April 26, 2018,     6     (make) Shanghai Disneyland the fastest Disneyland in the world to expand after     7     (open). The second major expansion is the Zootopia themed land,     8     is currently under construction. It is also the first-ever Zootopia themed land at any Disney park in the world.

He Jianmin, a professor at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, says the resort has made a positive impact on the industry, improving service quality     9     innovating tourism products. Shanghai plans to double the number of scenic spots and tourism projects with more than 10 million visits     10    (annual) in 2025, as compared with last year. He hopes the Shanghai Disney Resort could be a new driver for high-quality development of the tourism industry.

10 . For those who have never been to Harbin there’s almost an endless list of things to do. Here are several activities that have to be included.

Turning water into instant ice

One can’t go to the Ice Snow World without stopping by the Sun Island Snow Expo. After all, the former is for appreciating illuminated (照亮的) ice at night, and the latter is for checking out snow in the daytime. Tourists from the south might be astonished by the bright sunshine reflected in the snow, so don’t forget the sunscreen.

This is also a good place to toss water and watch it turn into ice instantly. Find a safe place with no one nearby, and enjoy the unique phenomenon.

Snow tubing (雪地滑轮胎) on the Songhua River

In winter, the Songhua River turns into “thousands of miles of ice” and becomes a natural ice-skating rink. The frozen river offers opportunities for many different winter activities. But make sure the ice is solid before going stomping (跺脚) in the snow.

Speeding down Yabuli Ski Resort

One place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Harbin is Yabuli Ski Resort, where you can ski down splendid snow-covered mountains. The snow is thick and moderately hard. There are junior, middle and senior ski runs. Professional staff are available to improve your skiing ability.