Personally speaking,     1     I like most about Australia is the people themselves. They have a    2     and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and    3       made me feel at home wherever I went.

After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism    4    :”There’s nothing like Australia.”

3 . Whether you are a fine art lover or history enthusiast, there are some museums that you should visit in your lifetime. Here’s a list of the best museums in the world.

LE LOUVRE, PARIS

A visit to the Louvre lets visitors discover ancient civilizations and Western art from the Middle Ages to 1848. The palace of the museum, dating back to the twelfth century and developed by architects from 1200 to 2011, is a lesson in architecture. The most famous art work is Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”.

THE UFFIZI GALLERIES, FLORENCE

The museum occupies a large building constructed between 1560 and 1580. It’s famous for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings from the Middle Ages to the Modern period, and mainly known for its paintings by Italian artists.

THE BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON

As the first national museum to cover all fields of human knowledge, it was founded in 1753 and opened its doors in 1759. Its eight million objects allow us to explore the diversity of human cultures, and discover the expressions in human being’s life. It boasts the world’s second finest collection of Egyptian antiques.

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK

Also known as “the Met”, it’s the largest art museum in the America. Presenting over 5,000 years of art from around the world, the museum lives in two sites in New York: The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Since its founding in 1870, it has been a treasury of rare and beautiful objects, ranging from European paintings, Egyptian collections to American paintings.

5 . Canadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes, mountains and rivers to explore for a lifetime. We’ve also got some of the most amazing waterfalls on Earth.

Horseshoe Falls Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada — and understandably so. Actually they are made up of three different falls, and the fittingly named Horseshoe Falls is the only one located on the Canadian side, which is the most powerful in North America. Multiple viewing options are available including tourist ships and sightseeing buses.

Nailicho (Nirginia Falls) Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories

Coming in at twice the height of Niagara Falls, this massive waterfall is located on the South Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. The remote location means it receives only about 1,000 visitors per year who must make their way by either boat or floatplane.

Takakkaw Falls — Yoho National Park, British Columbia

Takakkaw translated from Cree loosely means “the magnificent (壮丽的)”, and it’s a suitable word for the second-highest waterfall in Canada. After a steep drive up a winding road, Takakkaw Falls is only a short distance from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path.

Bridal Veil Falls — Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia

Pretty and delicate, Bridal Veil Falls is located just east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really does look like its name, with water gently pouring over smooth rock. An easy 15-minute walk to the waterfall takes you through rich leaves. Tables are available to have a meal outdoors, and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way.

7 . Milan’s most famous mural (壁画), Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, is hidden away on a wall of the dining hall adjoining the Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie. It’s a masterful psychological study and one of the world’s most iconic images.

Centuries of damage has left the mural in a fragile state despite 22 years of restoration, which was completed in 1999. Da Vinci himself is partly to blame: his experimental mix of oil and tempera (蛋彩画) was applied between 1495 and 1498, rather than within a week as is typical of fresco (湿壁画) techniques. But the most damage was caused by restorers in the 19th century, whose use of alcohol and cotton wool removed an entire layer. Yet the work’s condition does little to lessen its astonishing beauty.

You may very well kick yourself if you miss it, so book in advance or sign up for a guided city tour. English-language guided tours (€3.50 on top of the regular ticket price) take place at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday. Again, you’ll need to book ahead.

Details

Address: Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2

Phone: 02 9280 0360

Website: https://www.cenacolovinciano.org

Hours: 8:15a. m. - 7 p.m., Tue-Sun

Price: adult €10， children €5 (children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free), plus booking fee €2.

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Zigong, a city in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, is known     1     the City of Lanterns. Chinese people     2     (appreciate) the beauty of lanterns for years, but the custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong as early as the Tang Dynasty. Most Chinese lanterns are made with wire structures and fabric coverings.     3     (add) to their beauty, Zigong craftsmen also use a     4     (various) of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain.

Lantern production is now     5     driving force for the local economy, as most of the large-scale lanterns     6     (use) in festive shows are produced in Zigong. The annual Zigong Lantern Show is also a major attraction for the city’s tourism. Visitors flock to Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as various other entertaining     7     (activity).

The excellent skills of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad,     8     (contribute) to spectacles of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. Zigong lanterns are now a name card for     9     hometown.

For the Chinese, lanterns have not only lit up the night, but also illuminated hearts     10     are anxious to go home to celebrate festivals with families.