As the morning sun went above the hills, Liu Dachun’s wife was guiding her cow through the wetland, while Lu’s daughter, a college art student, spotted the pair and     1    (pencil) a quick drawing.

Shiyanping, a traditional Tujia village, has 182 well-preserved buildings    2    (construct) in the typical wooden building style,     3     (most)built in the Ming and Qing dynasties. In 2013, the ancient architecture complex    4    (recognize) as one of the nation’s major historical and cultural sites.

In recent years, the village’s unique building complex, as well as other Tujia cultural activities, have attracted a stream of tourists. The village received more than 100,000 visits and achieved     5    income of about 5 million yuan from tourism in 2022.

Liu Dachun, a skilled farmer, is hard at work preparing for spring plowing (犁地). He has tried out the rice-fish farming system,     6     not only benefits the environment but also local residents. According to Wu, fish raised in rice fields are more popular among consumers as they are environmentally-friendly — the fish waste can add natural fertility (肥料)to the soil    7    hence promote rice output. Quan Xiping,another 59-year-old villager, was among the first in the village    8     (establish) a family-run hotel. Meanwhile, his son started an online specialty store, capitalizing on the rapid     9     (grow) of rural tourism in the area. His e-commerce business is working more efficiently due to the village’s    10     (rise) appeal.

Since ancient times, people have enjoyed themselves at the theatre. Here are two historical theatres, one in the East and one in the West.

The Deheyuan Grand Theatre, located in the Summer Palace in Beiing, was built in the Qing Dynasty. It is regarded as the place     1     Peking Opera developed into its current form. The theatre has three floors — the Fu stage, the Lu stage and the Shou stage, symbolizing     2     (happy), prosperity and longevity. The stages have special doors for actors     3     (jump) out of the floor, and equipment to help them fly through the air. A well and five ponds under the Shou stage     4     (use) in water scenes and also to increase sound effects. Today, visitors     5     the Deheyuan theatre are still amazed by its structure     6     beautiful paintings.

The first Globe Theatre was created by a group of actors, one of whom was William Shakespeare. It opened in London in 1599 and became     7     huge success until it burnt down in a fire in 1613.     8     (stand) by the River Thames, the Globe Theatre we see today has three main elements: a blue roof painted with stars, the stage itself and a     9     (hide) door in the floor.

If you are a fan of William Shakespeare, you must come to the Globe to see a play. As Shakespeare     10     (he) said, “All the world’s a stage.”

The Forbidden City, also     1    (refer) to as the Palace Museum in the modern days, is located in the heart of Beijing. It is an ancient     2    (architecture) complex with a history of over 600 years.

The aerial view of the Forbidden City shows it is a symmetrical layout. The three main halls-the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony and the Hall of Preserving Harmony comprise the Forbidden City’s central line,     3     is flanked (两侧有) by more than 70 palaces with over 9, 000 rooms. The buildings are all covered with golden roofs with red columns and high walls beneath,     4    (symbolize) the noble status of the royal family. In addition to     5    (it) magnificent appearance, the Palace Museum also houses over one million pieces of cultural relics and treasures.

In recent years, the Forbidden City has become     6     Internet celebrity, launching thousands of cultural and artistic products. These products are well enjoyed by     7    (consumer), combining the traditional imperial elements with modern technology. Up to now, a “Digital Forbidden City”     8    (create). The development of the Internet and AR technology has allowed people to visit the palace in an immersive way and to observe the panorama and details of the imperial treasures.

As a new day begins, the ancient Forbidden City continues to welcome visitors at home and abroad. Be it onsite or online, your visit     9     the Forbidden City may help you travel through time and space and    10    (true) appreciate the time-honored Chinese culture.

The Ancient City of Pingyao, originally named “Gu Tao”,     1    (construct) during the Western Zhou Dynasty. In order to defend from invaders (入侵者), a wall was built     2     the city in 1370. More than 300 years later, gate towers were built     3    (celebrate) a visit by Kangxi Emperor.

The three most historic sites in Pingyao, often referred to as the city’s Three Historic Treasures,     4    (be) the ancient brick-made city wall and the Zhenguo and Shuanglin temples.

The first of these historic treasures, the ancient city wall is 6,163 meters long and separates the city into two parts — an old city enclosed within the walls     5     the newer modern section of the city. The old town still looks as it     6    (do) during the Qing Dynasty, with antique streets and buildings along     7    (age) roads. Walking along the alleyways, one can appreciate the symmetrical (对称的) design of the city and     8    (it) stylish man-made cave houses. In the northeast corner of the city is the second treasure: Zhenguo Temple. Its Wan Fo Hall is the third oldest wooden building in China and houses numerous     9    (value) painted sculptures. The third treasure is Shuanglin Temple. Built during the Qi Dynasty, the temple boasts more than 2,000 painted clay statues     10     were created during the Yuan and Ming dynasties.

Few countries have as rich of a history and civilization as Egypt, so it’s no surprise that the Grand Egyptian Museum(GEM), which     1     (expect) to open later this year, will be the largest archaeological museum in the world. It cost more than a billion dollars     2     (build) it. When finished, it will hold     3     large number of Egypt’s ancient objects, including the treasures of a king’s tomb.

The GEM, also     4     (know) as the Giza Museum, is about 2 km from the Giza Pyramids. It isn’t the only attraction drawing tourists     5     Egypt. Other new attractions include the Mummies Hall in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Cairo     6     two tombs in nearby Saqqara. One of them is Tomb of Djoser,     7     the paths are so puzzling that once you get in, it is difficult to find your way.

“Now many sites are getting improved,” says Egyptologist Nora Shawki. “Even     8     (go) to the pyramids is more convenient, with electric     9     (bus) getting you there and more dining places and better services.”

Though it suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, Egypt has a strong tourism infrastructure (基础设施), making trips here     10     (easy) than you might expect.

During China’s dynastic period, emperors planned the city of Beijing     1     arranged the residential areas according to social classes. The term “hutong”,     2     (original)meaning “water well” in Mongolian, appeared first during the Yuan Dynasty.

In the Ming Dynasty, the center was the Forbidden City,     3     (surround)in concentric(同心的)circles by the Inner City and Outer City. Citizens of higher social classes     4     (permit)to live closer to the center of the circles. The large siheyuan of these high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen often     5     (feature)beautifully carved and painted roof beams and pillars(柱子). The hutongs they formed were orderly, lined by     6     (space)homes and walled gardens. Farther from the center lived the commoners and laborers. Their siheyuan were far smaller in scale and     7     (simple)in design and decoration, and the hutongs were narrower.

Hutongs represent an important cultural element of the city of Beijing. Thanks to Beijing’s long history     8     capital of China, almost every hutong has its stories, and some are even associated with historic     9     (event). In contrast to the court life and upper-class culture represented by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect     10     culture of grassroots Beijingers.

The Badlands National Park, one of the most popular attractions in western South Dakota, contains one of the world’s richest fossil     1    (bed). Scientists believe that 33 million years ago, a watering hole was located in the Badlands and that a drought forced mammals to travel long distances     2    (detect) water. Ancient horses, turtles, and hornless rhinos once     3     (live) here. Nowadays, the park is mainly home    4     mammals like big horn sheep, antelopes, and deer,     5    wander the 244,000 acres of the park. The park is also a reintroduction site of the endangered black-footed ferret(雪貂), one of the world’s     6    (rare) mammals.

Visitors can enjoy hiking on eight routes from 400 meters to 160 kilometers long and     7    (camp) at Cedar Pass Campground with attractive scenic views. Badlands National Park has no formal reservation system, but visitors ought to obey some rules. Firstly, apply for     8     pass ahead of time. Maps are     9    (strong) recommended and are available for purchase in the Badlands bookstore. Besides, campfires     10    (ban) under any circumstances. Finally, remember to take away all garbage, including toilet paper, and all human waste must be buried in a small hole 6 inches deep and a minimum of 200 feet from any water source.

My name is Svetlana and I have worked as a guide at Lake Baikal (贝加尔湖) for more than 10 years.     1    (lie) in a pretty location in Siberia, the deep and fascinating lake with more than 300 rivers flowing into it is one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Lake Baikal holds between 20% and 23% of the world’s surface water.     2     is the world’s oldest, clearest and deepest lake. The climate there is much milder than that of the     3    (surround) area. Plant and animal life in the lake is rich and     4    (vary). There are between 1500 and 1800 animal species at different     5    (deep), and hundreds of plant species live on or near     6    (it) surface.

Every season, I accompany and guide tourists. Baikal is     7     territory with unique wildlife, breathtaking beauty, and vast local culture. Ancient, inspiring, mysterious, and beautiful, Lake Baikal appeals     8     visitors like no other place on the earth. I feel     9    (bless) to have been born here, and I am looking forward to many more years of welcoming visitors to a     10    (memory) experience at Baikal.

There is a saying that you have not been to China if you have not visited the Terracotta Warriors (bing ma yong). Located to the west of Xi'an, bing ma yong is a collection of the tomb treasures of Qin Shihuang, the First Emperor of China. They were built by hundreds of thousands of men more than 2,000 years ago. Bing ma yong were a copy of Qin Shihuang's     1     (power) army which conquered and unified the Six States. Each warrior was as big and vivid as a real soldier. Life-sized war chariots and horses were also made. They were buried in the tomb of China’s first Emperor,     2     died more than 2,000 years ago. This army of clay statues is believed    3     (be) as effective and strong as any real-life army and can protect the Emperor and his tomb.

    4    , no one in modern times knew about the tomb or the terracotta statues until 1974, when some farmers discovered the tomb while     5     (dig) a well nearby. After years of excavation, three underground vaults(坑)     6     (official) opened to tourists in 1979,1989 and 1994 respectively, showing thousands of terracotta warriors, horses and chariots. Since then, the Terracotta Warrior Museum in Xi’an     7     (become) a tourist destination for millions of people from home and abroad. The terracotta warriors have also been put     8    show overseas, showing the fantastic Chinese civilization to the world and promote cultural exchanges.

If you feel an urge to visit the bing ma yong, the Terracotta Army Museum in Xi'an is a must-see, which is considered one of the greatest archaeological(考古的)     9     (site) in the world and one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. It will remind you of the glorious times of    10    Qin Dynasty.

The 7-day holiday is entitled “Golden Week” by the Chinese government     1     (celebrate) the most important festival in China—the Spring Festival. Nowadays more and more people choose to travel by     2     (drive) their own cars to celebrate the Spring Festival Golden Week     3     families.

People can see a report     4     (publish) on the Internet which shows that self-driving tourism     5     (attract) more and more people over the past few years.

Driving your own car is     6     worthwhile way to try when you decide to travel. Compared with joining a travel agency, driving your own car gives more freedom. However, if you are a member of a travel group, your schedule is beyond your control. Guides may lead you to some places     7     you don’t want to go.

Apart from that, self-driving tourism offers you many     8     (opportunity) to spend some happy time with your family. During the tour, you help and encourage each other when tired.     9     (obvious), the emotional connections would become closer after an     10     (enjoy) tour.