Tom and Jan were on a trip to Canada. Before     1     (start) out, they spent a couple of days in Vancouver,     2     there were some shops selling crafts and     3     (antique). After that they took the train to Lake Louise, where the blue water took their breath    4    .Their next stop was in Edmonton, a city with daily temperatures     5     (average) -10°C.They had known that Canada is a country which has vast lands but     6     small population. However, they didn’t anticipate    7     (see) such an open country. They were so     8     (amaze). The train thundered on, the bushes and maple trees outside their windows were red, gold, and orange, and there was frost on the ground,     9     (confirm) that autumn had arrived in Canada.     10     (eventual), they reached their destination-Toronto. The whole journey took them four days.

2 . Standing on the top of Mount Tai, I watched the sun rising through the cloud and taking its place in the sky. I haven’t seen many _________, but I can feel that seeing one from the top of Mount Tai must be one of the best ways to _________ the beauty of nature.

When I left for China, the _________ of climbing Mount Tai had not even _________ me. I was going to China to _________ its language, history and culture and gain a better understanding of international agricultural trade between my country and China.

Now I have stayed in China for a few weeks. In Beijing, my group have _________ friendship with many Chinese students. Through our broken Chinese and their _________ English, we are still able to teach each other about our cultures. We _________ that we are all just students working towards the same _________ of having careers, families and lives and trying to make the world better. Cultural differences seem __________—even the language almost completely differs from our own. But their daily lives are similar to our own routines(常规). __________, people worry about the same things we do here. They are __________ food safety, pay close attention to the government and feel the effects of the economic markets.

This __________ makes me realize how many cultures my country has in common with other countries around the world. More importantly it makes me have a __________ for travel, and I am looking forward to having more __________ to engage in cross-cultural communication and learning.

I have to admit that it     1    (definite) feels good to come back to San Francisco again. What a city — a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake     2     occurred in 1906.

My hotel is in the Mission District and many people     3    (live) here are from Mexico or Central America. An art movement    4    (call) the “Mission School” started here and it was     5    ( influence) by graffiti art and comic art. I walked around looking at the street art     6     a few hours.

In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum that showed the    7    (history) changes in California. I learnt that many people rushed to San Francisco    8    (seek) fortune when gold was discovered near here. Many Chinese came and did various jobs to earn     9    living. The museum did a really good job of showing how America was built by immigrants from different countries and     10     (culture).   

This evening, I went to Chinatown. There were so many cafés and restaurants to choose from.

I can’t wait to go to a jazz bar tomorrow evening.

In Li Lan’s travel journal, she described her experience back in San Francisco—a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that     1     (occur) in 1906.

In the morning, she walked around the Mission District,     2     (look) at the street art for a few hours.     3     (impress) by some delicious Mexican-Chinese noodles from a food truck, she exclaimed, “What     4     mix of cultures there!”

Later, she headed to a museum     5     the historical changes in California were showed. In 1848, gold was discovered near San Francisco and a gold rush started. Many Chinese arrived during this period.     6     (earn) a living, some opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown. The museum did a     7     (real) good job of showing how America was built by immigrants from different     8     (country) and cultures.

In the evening, Li Lan toured Chinatown. There were so many nice cafes and restaurants to choose     9    . She selected a Cantonese restaurant and enjoyed some     10     (tradition) Chinese dishes.

5 . For centuries, human beings have dreamed of travelling into space, orbiting our little blue planet. It seems that our dream will finally come true, as US startup Orion Span announced in early April that it planned to launch the first hotel in space in 2021. It will be ready to welcome guests the following year.

The space hotel, Aurora Station, will orbit 200 miles above Earth, circling it every 90 minutes. It can house two crew members and four guests. The crew members will likely be former NASA astronauts who worked on the International Space Station. However, there’s a catch: Each guest must pay at least $ 9.5 million for a 12-day stay at the hotel.

Guests can do many exciting things there. According to Orion Span, guests can enjoy the excitement of zero gravity as they fly throughout the space hotel. They can watch 16 sunrises and sunsets every day and view the northern and southern auroras (极光) through the many windows. They can take part in research experiments like growing food, and even take it home as a souvenir.

But most importantly, the trip will offer a real sense of what it’s like to live in space. “The premise (前提) of Aurora Station is for guests to live, feel, and breathe what it’s like to be an astronaut,” Frank Bunger, CEO of Orion Span, told the Robb Report. “The food and drinks are freeze-dried products. It’s not going to be five-star dining... Fire and gas don’t work the same way in space as they do on Earth.”

To better prepare guests for space travel, the company will require a health screening and provide a three-month training program that helps guests understand basic space flight, orbital mechanics and life in the pressurized environment of space.

“Future Aurora owners can live in, visit, or sublease (转租) their space apartment,” Bunger said in a news release. “This is an exciting frontier and Orion Span is proud to pave the way.”

8 . Your Garden Escape

Even in the big city you can find oases (绿洲) of calm and beauty. From a royal palace to a classical garden, we recommend great green spaces to escape the hustle and bustle(喧嚣繁忙) of London.

Horniman Gardens

Homiman Gardens cover 16 acres with breathtaking views of London. Visitors can enjoy the Sound Garden, Meadow Field, and even a Prehistoric Garden, which features a display of “living fossils”. The gardens are very popular with families, and dogs can be let off their leads in the Meadow Field.

Chiswick Garden

As a classical garden landscape in London, it was here that the English Landscape Movement was born with William Kent’s designs. Enjoy fresh bread, seasonal food, and natural wines in the award-winning cafe, while admiring the beauty of the natural scenery, spotted with impressive art and statues.

Buckingham Palace Garden

The 39-acre garden boasts more than 350 types of wildflowers, over 200 trees and a three-acre lake. The garden also provides a habitat for native birds rarely seen in London. A tour of the garden can be completed by having a cream tea in the cafe overlooking the Palace’s famous grassland and lake.

Kew Garden

The Royal Botanic Garden at Kew is one of the world’s most famous gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have a walk through the vast garden, spot local wildlife at the lake, or get your hands dirty by trying a gardening lesson. Be sure to visit the Temperate House, which contains some of the rarest and most threatened plants.

9 . Like everything else, London’s world-class museums closed in March, but one by one, most of them have announced their reopening. Visiting wilt be very different to the museum experience you’re used to, though: you’ll have to pre-book a timed entry slot(时段), you may have to follow a one-way route and face masks will be encouraged.

British Museum

What is it? Since it opened in 1759—the first ever national museum for the public—the British Museum has been displaying artwork of world heritage, including the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon sculptures.

Why go? The museum has over 8 million objects in its collection, 50, 000 of which are on display. That’s a lot of bang for your buck, considering entrance to the main areas is free.

National Gallery

What is it? A first-class and entirely free-to-enter artistic institution in the heart of Trafalgar Square. Founded in 1824, the National Gallery is home to more than 2, 000 paintings from artists such as da Vinci, Van Gogh, Turner, Picasso, Matisse and Cezanne.

Why go? To learn more about the world’s highly praised artworks and even try your hand at drawing in the galleries.

Design Museum

What is it? A fascinating museum that explores contemporary design and architecture. The Design Museum is bursting with free temporary exhibitions, pop-ups and bookable displays.

Why go? The museum’s new home in Kensington is an absolute design feat, and when you’ve finished your walkabout, take a tour to the nearby Holland Park Kyoto Garden for some well-deserved rest.

Imperial(帝国的)War Museum

What is it? A powerful museum shining a light on people’s experiences of conflict from the First World War to today. A few minutes’ walk from Waterloo, IWM is made up of permanent galleries, such as the ace Curiosities of War exhibit, and temporary displays, exploring recent conflicts and terrorist attacks.

Why go? For impressive and extensive collections, including the moving, and eye-opening permanent Holocaust exhibition (not recommended for children under 14).

10 . Travel is fun and exciting, but it’s not if you get sick. You may think, “Not me, I won’t get sick on my vacation.” But for many people, that is what happens.

A vacation is supposed to be a time for relaxing. But very often it is not. “What can I do when I am a tourist?” This is what we should often think about. Usually there are so many places to visit: museums, shops, parks and churches. You may spend most days walking around these places. This can be very tiring. Your feet may hurt. And you may have a terrible headache after a few hours. If this is what you feel, you should take a rest. Don’t ask your body to do too much. A tired body means a weak body. And a weak body can make you get sick easily. Just sit down for a few hours in a nice spot. In good weather, look for a quiet park bench. Or you can rest at a café. You can learn a lot by watching people when you have a rest.

Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy you need enough sleep. You may have trouble sleeping at night when you travel. Your hotel room may be noisy, or the bed may be uncomfortable. If that is true, don’t be afraid to change rooms or hotels. You may not get enough sleep for another reason. You may want to stay out late at night. In many cities the night life can be very exciting. Then you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day. That extra hour can make a big difference.

Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of foods. Your body needs fresh fruit and vegetables, and some meat, milk or cheese. When you are in a new country you may want to try new foods but you need to be careful about how much you eat. Lots of rich food is not very good for you.