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Are you impressed by the mountains in Avatar? The real ones are in Zhangjiajie. For those who love nature, Zhangjiajie is a place     1     is a must. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is now     2     UNESCO World Heritage site, one that has seen tourism boom, stimulating     3     (economy) growth and providing a lot of job opportunities for the locals.

The “fairyland” has thick forests, deep canyons, unique peaks, caves, and pillar-like (像柱子似的) rock formations, which are     4     the park is famous for around the world. One of the fastest and most effortless approaches to     5     (experience) the area is by riding up the world’s tallest outdoor elevator. The 326-meter-tall glass Bailong Elevator     6     (build) onto the side of a cliff at the start of this century and offers impressive views of the park. As well as having the world’s tallest outdoor elevator and the longest glass bridge, Zhangjiajie is also home     7     a variety of wild animals and plants.

This park, together with Suoxiyu Valley, Tianzi Mountain and Yangjiajie Scenic Area     8     (make) up Wulingyuan Scenic Spot. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit it, when the weather is mild, neither freezing cold nor     9     (comfortable) hot. Come to Zhangjiajie     10     (enjoy) its amazing natural scenery and breathtaking Avatar Hallelujah Mountain if you are a fan of Avatar movie!

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During the 18th century, seaside holidays began. However, at that time, it was only a luxury (奢侈) for the wealthiest people. Only the upper class     1    (visit) the seaside in their free time.     2     first British seaside town was Scarborough,     3     became

popular when a stream of acidic water was found in the south of it. It was believed that the water could contribute to     4    (treat) small diseases. Brighton, in the south of the UK, was also an early seaside town. It was     5    (extreme) popular with the wealthy. King George IV especially enjoyed visiting it. In 1815 , he transformed his home into a palace by the sea. Part of his home has now been turned into a museum.

Great changes about seaside holidays     6    (take) place over the last few decades. In the beginning, only the rich could enjoy them, but nowadays, they are     7    (access) to all. In the 1840s, the     8    (invent) of the railway allowed a wider range of people to visit the beach, as it was a cheaper way to travel than before. As a result     9     this, more hotels were built beside the sea. Beaches became more popular too. Bathing machines were made available for people to get     10    (change) in. It was beach etiquette (礼仪) to use them, particularly for women.

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For some people in China, the aim of travel is to create 15-second    1    (video). It’s not about where you have been, but about where you’re seen to have been.

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

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    5    (simple) to show that you have also been to the popular places. The beauty of the attraction is less important than the fact    6    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)hanging out in various scenic spots,    8    (check) out as many hot locations as possible within a single day.

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

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For the first time in 94 years, the Palace Museum has extended its opening hours, allowing the public to celebrate the Lantern Festival at night in the ancient palace.

About 3,000 lucky visitors received free tickets from the government, among     1     was Zhang Zhifu, a 77-year-old public security volunteer. It’s a mark of gratitude for her volunteer work. “It is       2     (true) an honor to be granted this special privilege,” Zhang said.

To guarantee the     3     (safe) of the palace, festival organizers     4     (plan) this year’s Lantern Festival event used LED lights rather than traditional paper lanterns and red candles. It’s a fascinating event for visitors to absorb     5     (they) in the festive atmosphere in the museum. Discussion of the   Palace Museum’s new look lit up social media following Tuesday’s display.

Since he became director of the Palace Museum, Shan Jixiang     6     (bring) many changes to the world’s     7     (large) royal complex (建筑群). Once in a speech the 64-year-old director shared his idea about how to make traditional     8     (treasure) come alive again. “     9     matters to a museum is not how many visitors they have, but how close they are     10     people’s daily lives,” he said.