4 . Chinese people may not be that familiar with sports tourism but it is one of the fastest growing sectors of tourism, because an increasing number of people are showing interest in sports activities during tours even if sports is not the main objective of their travel.     1    .

Sports tourism refers to tourism involving participation in or watching sports events and staying in an environment different from the usual tourist hotels or resorts.     2    . At that time, people traveled to Olympia to watch or take part in Olympic competitions. Modern sports tourism, on the other hand, started in the 1990s.

    3    . There is also a lack of research to study its true potential. However, given that Chinese authorities attach great importance to people's health, sports tourism, in many ways, can meet people's demand for both leisure and physical activity while leading to consumption upgrading and development of the tourism industry. The success of the Beijing Winter Olympics in promoting winter sports has led to the dramatic increase in the demand for sports tourism and the gradual but steady integration of sports and tourism.

Sports tourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry today, with an annual growth rate of about 15 percent globally.     4    .

Also, the integration of sports and tourism products will to eventually lead to the integration of the sports and tourism markets to meet people's diversified consumption demand. Rural tourism, consist of fishing, hiking, horse riding and other outdoor activities.     5    . This form of tourism, too, has been attracting many tourists.

In short, the rapid growth of sports tourism will help meet people's leisure needs and boost the high-quality development in China.

5 . Railroad trips, which include everything from scenery, transportation, food, to sometimes even accommodations, make the journey as attractive as the destination for families. Here’s a selection of outstanding routes around North America.

Cass Scenic Railroad

This 11-mile rail line that was laid in 1901 connects the former lumber town of Cass with the peak of Bald Knob (4,843 feet). Today guests aboard the Cass Scenic Railroad ride in renewed logging cars that are pushed uphill by turn-of-the-century train heads.

Glacier Discovery Train

This 65-mile train rolls southeast from Anchorage along the shore of the narrow Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet. The scenery alone is worth the trip, starting with the ice-topped Chugach and Kenai Mountains. Everyone from kids in diapers to folks in wheelchairs can get in. The nice conductor will point at the wildlife for kids.

Santa Cruz Beach Train

The train, once used to transport timber to the beach, starts at Roaring Camp in Felton, California and pulls open-air viewing cars through the 40-acre Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The park’s largest tree, 277 feet tall and 1,500 years old, is enough to excite teens. Then it runs through the 1875 tunnel and finally reaches Santa Cruz Beach.

Rockies to the Red Rocks

Rockies to the Red Rocks, opened in U.S. last August, is owned by Rocky Mountaineer, a company known for overnight rail journeys across the Canadian Rockies. Starting in the mountains, it passes through a wide range of landscapes between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah. Guests can enjoy freshly prepared meals and access to roomy, 3-side glass cars.

Global warming is causing many physical risks such as droughts, wildfires, and floods.     1    (luck) , some countries have started planning ahead. The South Korean City of Busan, and other cities     2    (join) forces to build the world's first prototype(原型) floating city in order to get ahead     3     physical risks in recent years.

As the population rises, more and more people are being pushed to coastal cities.     4     , these regions are easily affected by floods and hurricanes. Part of climate change     5    (adapt) is building the kinds of cities that can withstand these risks. The technology and science     6    (use) in this first prototype city could be repeated in other cities.

The city of Busan,     7     is also bidding for World Expo 2030, is one of the most important maritime     8    (city) of the 21st century and an ideal location for the first prototype floating city.

The new floating city will consist of a series of hexagonal(六边形的) platforms and will benefit from a limestone coating that when     9    (expose) to an electric current, it can be used to repair itself. The city will be completely self-sufficient,     10    (develop) its own food and water, and will be immune to all kinds of climate change-related threats including category 5 hurricanes. All in all, the city will be a notable example of the cities of the future.

Ocean Park Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong’s greatest tourist     1     (attract). Because the park isn’t run for profit, it is much more suitable for education and wildlife conservation research. And     2     (compare) with other theme parks, it takes better care of the animals. In addition, you will find prices there fairly reasonable considering the size and the quality. Therefore, since its opening, the park     3     (draw) a large number of visitors.

    4     (cover) about a square kilometer on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, the theme park is conveniently close to downtown. As the park attracts large crowds every day, try to be there     5     the park opens at 10 in the morning and avoid the busy holidays and weekends. It is also recommended that tickets     6     (buy) online in advance.

Hong Kong is a unique city in the world     7     you can buy one card to pay for public transport and all your purchases.     8     card is available at the ticket windows of any subway station in Hong Kong, with which then you can pay for things in the park. And you can add money as you wish and have     9     returned to a station window for the remaining money back.

Wish you an     10     (enjoy) day in Hong Kong’s most popular theme park.