4 . After ten years of teaching at a primary school, and always dreaming about my next travel adventure, I decided to follow my heart and combine it with a career (事业).     1    

I have loved travel for as long as I could remember. My parents started travelling with me at a very young age. Our summer holidays, and a lot of our weekends, were spent travelling in our car. We made not only a lot of local trips but also some long journeys.     2     Therefore, Social Studies was always my favorite subject in school.

I was badly bitten by the travel bug in eleventh grade, when I took my first foreign trip to Paris. It was the first time I had ever been on a plane! And then I fell in love. Not a temporary preference for a new movie or a new dress.     3     The kind of love makes me truly happy.

Was I in love with Paris? Oh yes! But more so.     4     I could not get enough of it. I wanted to see as much as I could, learn as much as I could, and make the most of every minute. Travelling by bus, I even enjoyed simple scenes as they were flying past my window.

    5     I’ve tried independent trips, group tours and package holidays. While there are advantages and disadvantages to each type of travel, I have discovered my travel preferences. I tend to prefer travelling independently to places that have a mix of beautiful scenery and historic heritage. Travelling makes me happy, and I find it to be extremely satisfying on a deeper level.

6 . Cannes(戛纳)is a place that offers lots of different ways to spoil yourself. During the Cannes Film Festival in May, nothing changes, except that there are more people doing this, and that they talk about film. Here’s a guide to what you should do during the festival, both film-related and not.

Hotel Intercontinental Carlton

The film festival is a busy time for Cannes. The best way to appreciate the crowds might be having a dinner on a terrace(露天平台). Head to the Hotel Intercontinental Carlton and wander the lobby to take it all in. If you’re lucky you might be able to secure a table in the restaurant. Dress to impress or you won’t stand a chance of getting in.

Cinema de la Plage

Throughout the Cannes Film Festival, one of the best places to soak up some of the wonderful atmosphere is the open-air Cinema de la Plage at Mace beach. If you haven’t secured a ticket in advance for a seat, there’s no need to worry. You can spread a blanket out on the ground, open up your pre-prepared picnic, and enjoy the movie.

Marché Forville

The Marché Forville is a must-see for any visitor to Cannes and a foodie’s delight. On most days, vendors sell home-made fruits and vegetables as well as local specialties to eat for lunch. But don’t go on Mondays, unless you want to browse for bargains, as that’s when the flea market is on instead.

La Croisette

La Croisette is the most famous walk in Cannes and is listed under the cultural inventory of France itself. Stroll the whole length, stop for a coffee, and end your walk by sitting on one of the free blue chairs along the way while taking in the view. It is also a great place to admire Cannes’ sculptures.

9 . Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Thanks to a program, we got a chance to explore the Garden City for one day.

First, we headed to the Gardens by the Bay. We were attracted by the Supertrees at once. They are high-rise gardens, which produce electricity using energy from the sun, collect rainwater, and more. From there, we headed to the Cloud Forest, which I found most amazing in this Garden City. In hot and wet Singapore, this is a great place to cool off. Inside, a large waterfall comes down the side of the “cloud mountain.” This intricate structure (错综复杂的建筑) is divided into three levels and contains plants from different places. Visitors are free to walk around and learn more about all of the plants. Our journey then led us to a theater inside the Cloud Forest where we watched a ten-minute film. I was totally taken aback by what I saw. I had never realized that our planet would change so greatly when the temperature increased by just five degrees.

Then we headed back outside and continued on our walk. Between two of the larger Supertrees, you’ll find the Skyway. Visitors can head to the top to enjoy a fantastic bird’s eye view of the city.

Next, we made our way to the Singapore River, where we saw a boat going by. In search of food, we headed into the Marina Bay Sands. It has what has to be the best food court I’ve ever eaten in, with delicious food from all over the world. We ordered different kinds of dishes, which were all tasty.

Needing to walk off that huge lunch, we walked from one side of the river to the other. On the other side, we found Merlion, the symbol ( 象征) of Singapore. Water flows out of the mouth of this amazing creation all day long. While walking along the riverside and enjoying the beautiful view, I couldn’t help but wish we had more time to explore this Garden City.

One of the challenges for any trip to Jiuzhaigou is the transportation in and out of northern Sichuan as, unlike most other     1     (destination) in China, the choice is quite limited (有限的).

Many people who visit Jiuzhaigou will fly in. There are daily flights from the most popular airports in the country. The three most popular cities that international travelers often choose when leaving for Jiuzhaigou     2     (be) Chengdu in Sichuan Province, Chongqing, and Xi’an in Shaanxi Province.

The airport that services the area     3     (call) the Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport. It is about a two-hour drive to Jiuzhaigou National Park. There are buses from the airport to the park, but they are limited. The other choice is to take a taxi,     4     will cost several hundred yuan.

Huanglong National Park, another nearby attraction, shares the airport     5     Jiuzhaigou and it’s     6     (close) to the airport — about an hour’s drive.

There is no train station in Jiuzhaigou, because of the terrain (地形). Besides the plane, some buses run from Chengdu each day. Also, you can hire (租用)     7     private car and driver.

On     8     (arrive) in Jiuzhaigou, there are taxis to help you tour around, along with some tourist buses. Many people choose     9     (book) a private tour so they can    10     (easy) visit some of the nearby attractions.