In the late afternoon, we found it was so cold     1     our water bottles froze.     2    , the lakes shone like glass in the setting sun and looked wonderful. Wang Wei     3     (ride) in front of me as usual. She is very     4     (rely) and I knew I didn’t need to encourage    5    (she). We were       6     (surprise) by the beautiful view. At one point we were high enough to find ourselves     7    (cycle) through clouds. In the valleys, we saw many yaks and     8     (sheep) eating green grass. We will reach Dali in Yunnan Province soon,     9     our cousins Dao Wei and Yu Hang will join us. We can       10     (hard) wait to see them!

2 . Biscayne is not very far from the lights, noise and excitement of downtown Miami. But it has a very different atmosphere from the big city. Biscayne National Park was established as a national monument in 1968. It became a national park in 1980. That year, its size also increased. The park now covers more than 70,000 hectares.

If you enjoy water, Biscayne is the park for you. Ninety-five percent of the park is water. Many kinds of animals live in these waters. Some of them are threatened or endangered. You will find the huge, gentle West Indian manatee, the less gentle American crocodile, several kinds of sea turtles, and more than 500 species of fish.

Scientists say Human history at Biscayne begins more than 10,000 years ago. However, evidence of the area’s earliest people is mostly underwater now, as water levels have risen over time. Within the last 3,000 years, people began to settle in the area. Scientists continue to learn about these people by examining the big hills of shells they left behind. The shells contain other waste, too, including early tools and house wares.

European explorers began arriving in the area in the early 1500s. They brought with them diseases like smallpox and measles. Over time, these diseases killed huge numbers of natives. Early explorers arrived in the area on ships. The reefs and rough waters made it difficult for ship captains. Biscayne’s waters contain more than 50 shipwrecks. Scuba divers today can explore six of them.

Four ecosystems come together here, which is what makes the park so diverse. The blending ecosystems create “edge communities.” These edge communities support a huge amount of wildlife. The underwater diversity is what attracts most people to Biscayne National Park. Many visitors come here to scuba dive in Biscayne’s clear and warm waters.

4 . Do you like history? Ancient history can seem so far ________ daily life, ________ when you just learn it from a textbook. Lists of dates and people and pictures of places ________ little interest ________ you’re studying for an exam. But going to locations and seeing famous structures for yourself make history come ________. Pictures may be worth a thousand ________ , but the real thing is worth much more! You will be in awe (惊叹) when you visit Xi’an, one of China’s oldest cities. Rulers of several dynasties including Zhou, Han, Sui and Tang made Xi’an their ________. An ________ wall surrounds the city center, originally built during the Tang Dynasty but ________ in the Ming Dynasty. The wall has 18 gates, and several allow ________ to the city. The South Gate is the most spectacular (壮观的) and has recently been beautifully ________. Two museums near the south gate ________ treasures from the city’s past.

One of the main reasons why people visit Xi’an ________ 35 kilometers from the city. They go to see the burial site of Emperor Qin Shihuang. He wanted an army to ________him in the afterlife, so he had craftsmen create 8,000 terracotta soldieries and horses. These were buried in pits(深坑) ________ Qin’s own tomb. About 2,000 ________ the 6,000 warriors and horses buried there have been unearthed. Visitors walk on a walkway ________the pit to view row upon row of soldiers. It’s an amazing ________.

There is much more ________ to discover in Xi’an. And it’s much more exciting than reading about it in a ________!

8 . When you think of Australia's overall atmosphere, what comes to mind? Sun, surf, and sand? That's right, but don't forget the snow! The lifts open at ski resorts across regional Australia from June to October, Tours are excellent option and depart from Queensland, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, or Canberra. Some tours are all- inclusive of accommodation, meals, ski hire, and lift tickets. It's a handy option for first-timers and for meeting other travelers.

Falls Creek, Victoria

Falls Creek is the largest ski resort in Victoria. Falls Creek is seven-hour drive south-west of Sydney and a four - and - a - half - hour drive northeast of Melbourne. There is a resort entry fee of AU $ 51.50 per day for all vehicles or AUS18. 50 per person on a bus.

Mount Hotham, Victoria

Mount Hotham provides challenging terrain(地形), Mount Hotham is a four-hour drive from Melbourne. The train will take yow straight from Melbourne or Sydney to the Victorian snowfield. Lift pass prices vary depending on the day you visit and how early you book.

Mount Buller, Victoria

Mount Buller is a three-hour drive from Melbourne It's easy to get to as there's a coach service that runs regularly during the winter season. Mount Buller offers a “kids stay free” deal where up to two children under the age of 15 can stay for free when accompanied by two adults. Lift passes can get as cheap as S66 when you book ahead of time.

Thredbo, NSW

There are 14 lifts and 54 runs across the resort, with many choices for beginners to advance. Thredbo has a lively village as there's almost always an event going on. You can purchase full - day or half - day lift passes, and prices range depending on the time of year. The resort is a two - hour drive from Melbourne.

10 . The London Eye remains temporarily closed but in line with the Government's roadmap out of lockdown we plan to reopen from 17th May.You can pre-book now. Further information can be found here.

What to Expect

The London Eye soars 443 fee into the sky and views stretching25 miles every direction.Since opening in 2000,it has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike.This is the UK's most popular visitor attraction,visited by over 3.5 million people a year.

Each London Eye capsule holds up to 25 passengers comfortably. All capsules are fully air-conditioned and rotate (旋转)on a special device designed to keep everyone upright as the wheel makes a slow but progressive rotation.The full rotation lasts 30 minutes of an ever changing view of this dynamic city.

Opening Times

■September to May 10:00am—8:00pm daily

■June 10:00am—9:00pm daily

■July 10:00am—9:30pm daily

■August 10:00am—-8:30pm daily

■Not open on Christmas Day or during maintenance period.

Ticket Prices

Booking line

■9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Sunday

■Telephone: 0870 5000 600