Nowadays, the word “hutong ” has come to mean more     1     just the alleys that connect the courtyards. It also refers to the courtyards     2     (they) and even to the communities that live there.

To help them keep control over the city, the Emperors during these Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty    3    (arrange) different areas of Beijing in neat blocks of houses established around courtyards. They were then able to place guards at the     4    (enter) of the various hutongs, which made it easier     5    (keep) an eye on people’s movements.   

By connecting people’s homes, the hutongs in fact connected people’s lives,     6     the lives of the rich or the lives of the ordinary citizens.

Towards the end of the Qing Dynasty, the conditions in Beijing’s hutongs went down as the political situation cast a dark cloud on China’s economy. Many new hutongs were quickly built to house the     7    (increase) population but these new hutongs    8    (make) poorly.     

Hutongs are still     9     important part of Beijing’s life and it is not surprising that tourists love the hutongs. They can walk up Sanmiao Street,     10    (date) back 900 years.

Cave tours are one of the main attractions of Mammoth Cave National Park, allowing visitors to explore the park’s extensive underground cave system. There are several different types of tours available, ranging from beginner-friendly walks     1     physically demanding adventures.

The most popular tour is the “Historic Tour”,     2     is a 2-hour walk that takes visitors through the park’s most famous caves and tunnels. This tour     3     (offer) a glimpse into the rich cultural history of the cave, including its use by early     4     (settle) and its role as a source of saltpeter during the war of 1812.

For those looking for a more challenging experience, the ”Wild Cave Tour“ is a 6-hour adventure that takes visitors off the     5     (beat) path and into some of the park’s less-explored areas. This tour involves     6     (climb) through narrow passages, and is recommended for experienced cavers and those in good physical condition.

In addition to the     7     (tour) mentioned above, there are several other options, including a “Domes and Dripstones” tour, which shows the cave’s unique geology,     8     a “Frozen Niagara” tour, which features a splendid display of frozen waterfalls and towering stalactites (钟乳石).

No matter     9     your choice is, it is definitely a unique and unforgettable experience to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. The     10     (world) most fascinating underground landscapes will never fail you.

Harbin, the capital city of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province,     1     (welcome) nearly 3.05 million visitors, raking in 5.91 billion yuan (about $832.39 million ) of tourism revenue (税收), during the three-day New Year holiday,     2     ended Monday.

Both the number of tourists     3     the amount of tourism revenue surpassed the figures for 2019, marking a     4     (history) peak.

Data from the city's commerce department shows a significant     5     (grow) of 129.4 percent in the accommodation and catering sectors during the period.

Wang Hongxin,     6     official from the city's tourism department, attributed this surge in tourism to Harbin's     7     (increase) popularity on social media platforms which transforms the city into a bustling holiday destination.

    8     (attract) more tourists and improve overall services, Harbin has rolled out an array of activities, including live performances     9     New Year's Eve, firework displays, theme parks, intangible heritage culture shows and concerts. So far a lot of measures     10     (introduce) to enhance the visitor experience in Harbin, covering sectors such as dining, accommodation, travel, shopping and entertainment.

Diaojiaolou is a masterpiece of Chinese traditional construction. It’s said that when the first ancient pioneers set out from northern and central China in the hope of    1     (settle) in southern China, they came upon difficulties. In the forests of southern China, they met with beasts, poisonous snakes and insects. They managed to settle a colony and set fires to drive away beasts.    2    , they were still troubled by snakes and insects, until one leader,    3     distinguished wise old man in the community at that time, came up with an idea of putting up a building hung on wooden stilts (支柱). The colony then agreed on the idea and such buildings     4     (construct) with joint efforts did help the early settlers stay safe from the dangers. These buildings    5     (gain) popularity among several minorities since then.

Diaojiaolou typically has two to three floors. The upper floors are held up by stilts,     6     appearance makes the building look unsteady. But these stilts    7     (strengthen) by some stone blocks at their base so as to make Diaojiaolou still.

The ground floor is    8     (primary) made up of stilts without walls. This floor tends to be used    9     a place for keeping farm animals or putting firewood and farming    10     (equip). The upper floors are mainly living spaces.

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Zigong, a city in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, is known     1     the City of Lanterns. Chinese people     2     (appreciate) the beauty of lanterns for years, but the custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong as early as the Tang Dynasty. Most Chinese lanterns are made with wire structures and fabric coverings.     3     (add) to their beauty, Zigong craftsmen also use a     4     (various) of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain.

Lantern production is now     5     driving force for the local economy, as most of the large-scale lanterns     6     (use) in festive shows are produced in Zigong. The annual Zigong Lantern Show is also a major attraction for the city’s tourism. Visitors flock to Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as various other entertaining     7     (activity).

The excellent skills of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad,     8     (contribute) to spectacles of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. Zigong lanterns are now a name card for     9     hometown.

For the Chinese, lanterns have not only lit up the night, but also illuminated hearts     10     are anxious to go home to celebrate festivals with families.