From ancient times to the present, Qinghai Lake is called "blue sea" because of the natural beauty reflected on it. As to the area, it is the     1     (large) inland and salt water lake in China. Shaped like an ellipse (椭圆), Qinghai Lake reaches 28.71m at the deepest point but     2    (average)19m overall. Due to the high altitude, its weather is very cool,     3     is why it is often selected as a summer resort (旅游胜地) .

Qinghai Lake presents     4     as a really good place for travelers and it offers year-round     5    (please). Many prefer when it is a green and lively world. Many birds     6    (attract) to this beautiful lake, resulting in this place     7     (be) a kingdom for birds' watchers. Every year in July, Qinghai Lake is central to the popular bicycle racing and cycling around it is     8     great way to enjoy the scenery.

When the cold winter comes, the ice     9    (cover) the surface of the lake shines brightly in the sun, adding another degree of beauty. Catching the famous "Icy Fish" is an     10    (incredible) wonderful experience at this time when they are trapped by the ice. All things considered, its an awesome journey for you to explore in full this beautiful spot on the Earth.

The West Lake in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is regarded as China’s most     1     (incredible) beautiful lake. There are wonderful words and poems written     2     (describe) it, including those written by Su Dongpo. Standing on its shores, one can easily understand Su’s     3     (compare) the West Lake to Xizi, an ancient Chinese beauty. As the subject and     4     (inspire) of many famous literary works, the West Lake     5     (work) its charm on all those who visit it for centuries.

Visitors to the lake often spend time viewing the “Ten Scenes of the West Lake”,     6     collection of ten scenic views. They are distributed around and     7     the West Lake. Each scene is unique and when     8     (take) together, they’re said to present the essence of the West Lake scenery.

Here are the three most well-known tourist attractions. Lei Feng Pagoda is a symbol of the West Lake scenic spots. In     9     (it) touching story, a snake girl and a young man fell in love with each other, but they were separated by an evil monk with magic powers,     10     had the snake girl imprisoned. The other two attractions are Melting Snow on the Broken Bridge and the three Pools Mirroring the Moon.

China is in the middle of a boom in rural tourism as city residents escape the country’s     1     (rapid) expanding urban centers to head out to small communities and farms for a taste of the simple life. And the tourism industry couldn’t be     2     (happy).

With international tourism all but impossible due to     3    ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a demand for domestic alternatives isn’t     4     (surprise) , especially as China is home to 55 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

But Chinese tourists aren’t just heading to their country’s historic and natural wonders; some     5     (seek) something a bit different. In posts to Chinese social media site Weibo, one user named Ancailie said after spending a day watching rice grow     6     eating home-grown food, she was “much more delighted”.

Chinese-owned Trip. com Group, one of the world’s largest online travel     7     (agency), said rural tourism trips in China had increased year-on-year     8     more than 300%. The trend is so     9     (profit) that Trip. com is planning a “five-year action plan” to promote rural tourism.

Zhou Mingqi, founder and general manager of Shanghai Tour Guide Enterprise Management Consulting, said Chinese people were getting tired of lives in big cities. “There is a need     10     (experience) a different kind of life to change a lifestyle on the weekend,” he said.

The Taj Mahal is    1    (wide) considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever    2    (create). It is not only a permanent monument to Shah Jahan’s love for his wife but also one of the long-lasting artistic    3    (achievement) of the ancient India.

The Taj Mahal’s familiar round tops are surrounded with four towers, from    4    Indians are called to pray. Each tower    5    (build) with a slight outward lean(倾斜) to protect those round tops in case one of them should fall down. Two red sandstone buildings are also set up on either side of the main building. One, to the west, is a church.    6    other is a guesthouse. All these buildings are set within a beautiful garden, complete with a huge pool to reflect the beauty of the Taj Mahal in the water.

The inside of the main building is a striking (if smallish) space that    7    (invite) some leisurely exploration.    8    the best part of any visit to the Taj Mahal should be spent looking at the building from the outside. The white stonewalls change in color to match the mood of the world outside-a phenomenon so    9    (amaze) that it should be enjoyed in    10    (variety) conditions, such as in the rosy sunrise or in the magical light of a full moon.

Pingyao County is located in central Shanxi Province, China. It     1     (consist) of five towns and nine villages, covering an area of 486.5 square miles. This small county was noted for some     2     (impress) architectures in ancient conventional styles.

As the birthplace of the Jin Businessmen during the Ming and Qing     3     (dynasty), it played an important role in the economic development of Shanxi during that period. The first Chinese trading shop was opened there. For     4     next hundred years, the city was home to almost all of the large trading shops in the country.

Its City Wall is rated     5     (high) of the “Three Treasures” of the county together with Zhenguo Temple and Shuanglin Temple. With a total length of six kilometers, the City Wall covered by bricks and stones is about 12 meters tall and 3 to 6 meters wide on top. From a bird’s eye view, the rectangular (长方形的) wall represents a tortoise (龟). A tortoise was     6    (traditional) considered a symbol of longevity, conveying the residents’ hope     7     the Ancient City would be permanently secure.

Pingyao is no longer very prosperous (繁荣的),     8     the grand Pingyao Old City, constructed a thousand years ago, stands the test of time.     9     (wander) along the Ancient Street inside the old town, you can still sense its former grandeur. Since it was listed as UNESCO World Heritage in 1997, Pingyao     10    (become) a hot destination of millions of tourists.

Beijing is home to more than 3,000 years of charming history. As a keen photographer, I take every opportunity     1     (explore) the capital and record everything I discovered     2     my lens, from hutongs to imperial palaces. But for all its ancient wonders, Beijing is also a place that fully embraces the fast-paced development of modern life, with soaring 21st century architectural wonders     3     (stand) alongside the cultural relics of the past.

Every year I travel a lot to appreciate tourist     1    （attract）. As the saying goes, “Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles.” Large quantities of practice     2    （be）the same important as reading large volumes of books. Since 2015, I have visited more than twenty cities at home and abroad, during     3     time I enjoyed wonderful views of mountains and rivers and saw the powerful strength of our motherland as     4    （good）as the great changes of the world.

However, COVID-19     5    （sweep）the globe during the past two years.     6     great many, people were infected with the disease. But a great part of them have been cured on account     7     the wise policies of our government. Despite     8    （affect）, we firmly believe that our government will pay what it takes     9    （save）her people. At the same time, there are countless organizations and individuals voluntarily     10    （struggle）against the disease. Victory belongs to us, our country and the whole world.

From the Atlantic Ocean to the Ural Mountains stretches the continent of Europe. The most striking geographical feature within this densely-populated area is the Alps Range, commonly     1     (call) the Alps. The Alps covers most of Austria and Switzerland as well as significant areas of Germany, France and Italy.

The ladies can look forward to dirndls, which    2     (wear) particularly by the German-speaking population of the Alps. Most dirndls are hand-made and rather     3     (cost). Of course, a dirndl is well worth the expense. If dirndls are really     4     your affordability, though, the hundreds of species of Alpine flowers will also give you a sense of     5     (relax) from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Speaking of handicrafts,       6     Alpine women take pride in is their embroidery (刺绣技法). Scarves, shirts, blouses, wall hangings and table coverings can still     7    (purchase) in the smaller, more remote hamlets in tiny mountain valleys. It’s a pity that some Alpine treasure cannot be taken home. World-class skiing, mountain climbing, mountain hiking and white-water rafting are among them. Appreciating the views of the permanent glaciers of Mount Blanc, the Alps’s highest peak, is     8     must for you.

For the people suffering from mounting pressure, the Alps is     9    (complete) an ideal place to release your pressure. The more you explore the Alps, the     10     (stressed) you will feel. With so much to see and appreciate, perhaps the next priority vacation spot should be the Alps.