Xiamen, lying in Fujian Province, is a famous coastal city. As far as I’m concerned, Xiamen is very clean and pretty. In that city, we can enjoy the clear sky, the beautiful sea,     1     green tropical plants. As Xiamen is in the southeast of China and close to the sea, it’s neither too cold in winter     2     too hot in summer. The best seasons to go to Xiamen     3    (be) both spring and summer. Besides, there are some famous tourist    4    (site) in Xiamen. And the most beautiful scenic spot is Gulangyu Island. We can visit foreign architectures, nice gardens, beautiful parks, and     5    (tradition) museums there. Once we are in Xiamen, we can’t miss going to Gulangyu Island, or we won’t have     6     good time.

However, in recent years, Xiamen has become a lot     7    (much) modern than it used to be. Nowadays, more and more skyscrapers and shopping malls     8    (build), which make Xiamen a wonderful city for sightseeing and shopping. So I     9    (eager) wish to spend my summer holiday there next time.

Next year if I have enough time and money, I plan     10    (have) a nice sightseeing tour in Xiamen with my close friends. I hope we can spend the happiest time together there.

The Old Summer Palace in Beijing will allow free entry to the public on Sunday, the day     1     marks the 160th anniversary of the burning and massive looting (劫掠) of the palace, in an attempt     2     (remember) history and draw more people into the     3     (memory) place. Also known     4     Yuanmingyuan, the site was once an imperial garden and is now open to the public as a park. An architectural wonder of its age, it was built in the 18th and 19th centuries during the Qing Dynasty (1636—1911). British and French forces     5     (destroy) the place on October 18 and 19, 1860, during the Second Opium War.

In order to allow visitors to explore the Old Summer Palace in     6    (deep), the park has launched the “Old Summer Palace Passport”, which can     7     (purchase) at stores in the park or at Tmall and JD.com stores. Visitors can find seals from the shops near the corresponding     8    (attraction) on the map on the front page of the passport. After collecting all the 51 seals, one from each attraction, visitors can get     9     special seal. “This seal is the symbol of treasure coming into and going out of the Old Summer Palace.     10     (complete) the seal collection is like bringing the Old Summer Palace home,” said a person who works at the park.

9 . The Ultimate Guide for a Successful Road Trip

As we all know, the road trip may be the most popular mode of transport.     1     Here are some helpful tips ahead of going away by car, in the near or distant future.

Make a plan

Planning your trip is the key to staying safe and having fun. Although travel restrictions are changing at a quick pace, it is extremely important to do so.     2     This is a great way to break the journey up while providing a taste of adventure as well.

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Since there has been a rise in staycations (宅度假) in the UK, depending where you are going, you may experience more crowds than usual as well as a higher demand for hotels, landmarks, and pubs. To avoid heavy traffic, it’s better to travel outside of peak times and weekends, as this may have a great impact on travel time.

Pre-trip checks

When going on a long car journey, it is vital that your vehicle is in sound condition beforehand. Ahead of departure, conduct your regular checks by looking over the battery, tyres, and fluids to ensure everything is in order.     4    

Take regular breaks

Drivers should ideally have a rest every 2 hours.    5     Avoid driving for long periods at night-time and try to diversify the scenery, as long straight roads are more likely to cause tiredness.