Shaanxi History Museum

Shaanxi History Museum is located on the northwest side of the Big wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province.    1    (build ) in 1983 and opened on June 20, 1991, it is China’s first large-scale modem national museum.    2    (it) completion marks a new development milestone for the Chinese museum industry. The museum is    3    high-rise and group-combined building built according to the layout of the palace courtyard,    4    , covers an area of 65,000 square meters. The collection of cultural relics totals 1,717950 pieces (sets),    5    (rang) from the simple stone tools used in the initial stage of ancient humans    6    the various kinds of artifacts in social life before 1840. The time    7    (span) more than one million years. Since the opening of the museum, it has     8    (full) demonstrated the    9    (advantage) of cultural relics collection. Meanwhile its collections    10    (exhibit) abroad, displaying the splendid Chinese civilization and dazzling Sanqin culture to the people all over the world.

3 . The Best Bars and Cafes in Amsterdam

Hoppe

A reproduction Old Master on the wall, fine sand on the wooden floor, barrels (桶) behind the bar—Hoppe is every inch a traditional “brown cafe”. Hoppe has been going strong since 1670—the right-hand part, the “Standing Room”, is the oldest. Hoppe becomes unbearably packed with after-work drinkers in suits in the early evening, which is unsuitable for relaxation.

Contact: cafehoppe. com

De Jaren

White walls, light woods, high ceilings and minimalist design combine with huge windows overlooking the Amstel River. De Jaren is a long-standing networking venue for those who are working on the media. It’s also great for resting on a rainy afternoon, in a basket chair or at the long reading table. There’s a good range of sandwiches and salads, as well as affordable fuller meals, throughout the day.

Contact: cafedejaren. nl

Canal Belt

Still going strong since the heady 1970s, when it was at the heart of European counterculture, the “Milky Way” is a cutting-edge music and performance venue, and hosts wild weekend club nights. The original old dairy building has been expanded with flash new extensions to include a cinema, art gallery and cafe, hosting everything from Dutch pop via rock and hip hop to contemporary dance. Booking ahead is recommended for some events—there may be a pre-booking surcharge.

Contact: melkweg. nl

Cafe Van Zuylen

It’s a down-to-earth “brown cafe”. One room, especially in the evenings, is cheerfully noisy, and crowded shoulder-to-shoulder. In good weather, tables and basket chairs are spread out on a huge balcony, which stretches across a bridge over the Singel Canal—an ideal spot to bathe in the sun for a while.

Contact: cafevanzuylen. com

Guizhou’s name comes from the Chinese character meaning precious or expensive. Precious in its     1    (peace) environment and expensive with its lush greenery, Guizhou is the perfect place to reset and recharge your battery.

Living in the hustle of Beijing can be exciting but sometimes the country-raised boy inside of me needs to take a moment to relax, so I jumped     2     the chance to visit Guizhou when I     3    (invite) by the China Storytellers Partnerships Tour. As soon as our plane landed, I knew that this was     4     I needed to be.

Our first stop on the trip took us to Wanfeng Lake in Xingyi,     5     vast man-made lake that stretches for miles, weaving in and out of the mountains. We climbed into our kayaks and set off to adventure, all the while thinking to ourselves “surely this is the end of the lake” and were     6    (continuous) shocked as we turned a corner only to see the lake continue. Along our way we were greeted by fishermen and     7    (family) relaxing by the water. The warmth of the people was equal to the fall sun     8    (rest) on our skin.

    9    (we) adventures didn’t stop there. The next day we ventured(冒险) to the Malinghe Canyon. We set out on rafts, drifting(漂流) down the crystal-clear waters with our local guides. The canyon’s dramatic rock formations,     10    (carve) over centuries by the forces of water, created a breath-taking backdrop for our journey.

Time in Guizhou was slower than anywhere else I had been. I didn’t want to leave. There was so much more left for me to explore.

A documentary titled Across the Straits, which describes the cultural bond between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, went online on January 15,     1     (attract) viewers through the historical and cultural bonds between the two sides.

An actor, from Taiwan, and a hostess, from Chinese mainland, are the hosts of the documentary. Together, they undertake     2     cultural exploration of the Guandi Temple in Dongshan County, East China’s Fujian Province.

Guandi Temple, established     3     (honor) the Eastern Han Dynasty warrior Guan Yu, has a history spanning over 600 years. The documentary sheds light on the historical significance of the temple     4     (treasure) by both the Chinese mainland and Taiwan.

The Guandi culture in Dongshan     5     (possess) numerous distinctive features, not only preserving a series of unique folk traditions     6     terms of cultural heritage but also having a wide-ranging influence on cross-Straits exchanges from a different perspective.

“Countless historical facts and folk anecdotes across the Straits     7     (continue) prove that we share a common history, culture and blood     8     (tie),”the actor said, adding that Dongshan for him feels like returning home.

“It is a place     9     the people speak the Minnan dialect, share devotion to Guan Yu, and collectively uphold the values of loyalty, bravery, courtesy,     10     (wise), and trust,” the actor was quoted as saying.

Yangliuqing, an ancient town, is     1    (locate) in Xiqing District of Tianjin, North China. It is known     2     its rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions, particularly in the fields of painting, calligraphy and New Year woodblock (木版) paintings.

In 2022, Yangliuqing     3    (include) on the list of national-level tourist areas, attracting    4    (visit) and cultural enthusiasts from home and abroad. It dates back over 1,400 years and was once an     5    (importance) business center along the Grand Canal. During the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911)dynasties, with the development of river transportation and trade, Yangliuqing became rich and     6    (heavy) populated. Over the years, the town     7    (develop) its artistic traditions, supporting talented painters and calligraphers.

With     8    (it) beautiful scenery, fascinating cultural attractions and rich artistic legacy, Yangliuqing is also home to many historical sites, such as Shijia Mansion, An Mansion and Ruyi Street, as well as cultural landmarks like the Wenchang Pavilion and Puliang Pagoda.

A museum of folk customs opened last year and many buildings have been restored and preserved for the future. Enjoying    9     large number of newly opened tourism spots, Yangliuqing is now a popular location for film and TV shoots,     10     attracts a wealth of filmmakers.

9 . Getting around Valencia can be exhausting on foot if you want to see it all, but luckily, the city is very bike-friendly.

This 3-hour Valencia bike tour takes you on a lovely journey from the historic center to the beach where you’ll enjoy a drink at the end. If you’re looking for a truly personalized experience, this is it. The guide is super knowledgeable and gives lots of inside information about the sites you pass and local culture along the way.

With the warm lights of the historic center’s cobbled streets, cycling around Valencia is so different than in the day. The tour takes you through Turia Park to the City of Arts and Sciences which is impressively lit up at night. As you cycle past different tourist attractions, the guide will let you in on the history and culture of the city.

Being one of the classical guided bike tours Valencia offers, this takes you to the main tourist attractions in the old town like the Valencia Cathedral, the Silk Exchange, and the Serranos Towers. You’ll bike in Valencia’s longest park, Turia Park, which leads to the City of Arts and Sciences and a must-visit on any trip to the city. On different stops, the guide will fill in with history and anecdotes about the places you pass.

This tour takes you through the old town of Valencia where you’ll see the top tourist spots like the Valencia Cathedral and the Silk Exchange along the way on your own. You’ll pass the City Hall and the complex on your way to Turia Park where Valencia’s bike paths are at their best. Eventually, you’ll reach the City of Arts and Sciences where you can admire the modern architecture and learn more about the impressive complex.

10 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As the economy flourishes (v. 繁荣), there always comes a time     1     the old must give way to the new, and thus it is not likely     2     (preserve) everything from the past. In this case, keeping the right balance between progress and the    3     (protect) of cultural heritage sites can be     4     big challenge.

       In 1902, a dam was completed at Aswan, which provided irrigation (n. 灌溉) during     5     (dry) but could not hold back the annual flood of the mighty (adj. 浩荡的；巨大的) Nile River. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government proposed that a new dam    6     (build) across the Nile     7     (benefit) more farmers.     8    , the proposal led to protests because water from the dam would likely    9     (threat) a number of cultural relics of unique historical     10     (significant) to Egypt.