In the 12th century, the Southern Song Dynasty moved its capital to Lin’an. Near Lin’an, on the banks of Lake Tai is the city of Suzhou. Given its location near the capital and its     1     (nature) beauty, Suzhou became a preferred place     2     (live). Thus, there were over 300 gardens     3     (build) here, and more than 60 are still in existence. Among these gardens, the Humble Administrator’s Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan) is the largest and the most famous, and water pools take up a third of its area.     4     (surround) the water pools is a luxuriant (繁茂的) group of flowers, plants, and trees, all carefully chosen according to the way their seasonal colors reflect off the sparkling water below. As is typical     5     Suzhou gardens, this garden     6     (separate) into different sections, offering     7     (vary) kinds of spaces in diverse shapes and sizes that represent different moods and feelings.

Since it is such a large garden, no simple     8     (describe) of the garden will do.     9     you have to do is walk among the water and plants, enjoy every moment,     10     find your own treasures depending on your mood that day.

“Military-style” travel has become the     1     (late) fashion among Chinese college students. Videos of them taking such trips     2     (trend) on social media platforms in recent years. The reason why it has become so popular is     3     college students can spend as little money as possible traveling to as many places as they can during the weekend. They usually hop on a regular-speed train on a Friday night, arrive at the destination city and travel     4     (extensive) there on Saturday. Then, they can repeat the same busy schedule     5     returning to their universities on Monday morning.

Different people have different views, with some netizens     6     (praise) these college students for their high ability to implement their plans. However, others doubt     7     such a tight schedule is healthy.

According to some experts, the “military-style” travel is a form of budget travel appealing to specific groups of people who are less     8     (concern) with in-depth experiences and more focused on checking off popular tourist destinations. Therefore, this has led to the emergence of a type of tourism     9     travelers are willing to sacrifice comfort for     10     (affordable) and convenience.

Over the past decades, the small, industrial city of Zibo has been best known for     1     (it) petrochemical output. In recent months, however, it has become the centre of a     2     (nation) barbecue craze and social-media phenomenon unlike anything China has seen before. Tourists have flooded the city in the central province of Shandong in the hope of     3     (try) its lesser-known kebabs (烧烤), posting videos on the Internet,     4     then departing (离开). Yards have been     5     (temporary) turned into dining halls in order to deal     6     massed crowds.

During the recent May Day holiday, one of     7     most important weeks of the year for shopping and entertainment spending, the petrochemical city     8     (list) as a top tourist destination alongside other popular places such as the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors. A widely     9     (share) online picture jokes that the last time so many people showed up in the city was during the Siege of Qi, a famous battle     10     took place in the area in 284 BC.

BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS

Ireland has beautiful countryside, which has always had a great influence     1    its people and traditions. In the long history of it, there     2    (be) many great writers and poets. The beautiful countryside excites and inspires people,    3    (offer) something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills     4    (dot) with sheep and cattle. You can feel the sun on your skin, breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers and enjoy the birds’ song on     5    quiet morning in the mountains. Owing to all this beauty,     6    is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions     7    include music, dancing, and dining.     8    (have) an opportunity of experiencing this, visit a village pub and have a glass of wine or a local beer. You might be able to enjoy some     9    (tradition) music and dancing if you are fortunate. And you might experience local culture and customs first-hand if you make     10    (friend) with friendly natives.

For some people in China, the aim of travel is to create 15-second videos. It’s not about where you’ve been, but about where you’re seen to have been.

Situated on cliffs above a river, Hongyadong is a stilt house complex (建筑群) in     1    city of Chongqing. The bars, restaurants and golden neon lights    2     (be) a popular draw since it was built in 2006. Last year the number of visitors increased    3    (sharp).

The main reason, it seemed, was Hongyadong’s sudden popularity on an app, Douyin,     4    aim is not to produce a well-crafted video, but simply    5    (show) that you have also been to the popular places. The beauty of the    6    (attract) is less important than the fact that people are flocking there to daka.

A subculture of young people who embrace daka as a lifestyle has developed. So-called daka Zu—“daka tribes”—can    7    (find) roaming various scenic spots, checking out as many hot locations    8    possible within a single day.

The daka craze may have    9    (practice)origins. China’s young urban professionals don’t have so much free time. Sometimes, they need to work overtime. So they have to make the best use of their    10    (limit) leisure time. Douyin captures the mood with its slogan.“ Make every second count.”

Last summer, my family     1     (plan) a trip to Shanghai City. Besides my hometown, Hong Kong, I had never been to such a great city.

I     2     (impress) by what I saw there. There were many more ways     3     my hometown for one to get to one place from another. Everywhere people were driving, riding shared bikes, waiting for buses,     4     rushing underground to the subway stations.

In addition to the people and transportation, I found the buildings were     5     (amaze). Each street was filled with buildings     6     were built side by side and a number of skyscrapers were present throughout the city as well.

    7    (stand) on the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower, I could hold almost the entire city from this view. Some stores were also as large or even larger than the ones in my hometown.

My visit to Shanghai City was like discovering a new way of life. I felt anxious     8     (grow) up and I dream about moving to such a great city. My     9     (one) trip to Shanghai City was one of the most unforgettable     10     (experience) of my life.