Venice (威尼斯)is famous     1     its beautiful buildings and waterways, but the 1,600-year-old city is in danger because of rising sea level. In the past 20 years, Venice has experienced 163 big floods. Strong underwater walls and gates     2     (build) to protect the city since 2009. However, for people     3     live in Venice, there are still floods and this blocks business. A shop owner there said in an interview, “Venice lives thanks to its tourism and it is our duty     4     ( save) it.”

2 . Europe is the perfect place for a holiday. Every corner of the continent is bursting with history, culture and sights. The countries are so very close to one another, and yet so completely different.

Sweden

Sweden is a brilliant destination for a campervan (露营车) holiday, with hundreds of well-appointed camping sites suitable for vehicles. Head north to Lapland in the Arctic Circle and you’ll find true wildernesses where you can truly get close to nature. Head here between June and mid-July and you’ll be able to take in the midnight sunshine. If you’re looking for great nightlife, head to Gothenburg, Stockholm or Malmo.

Germany

There are massive industrial cities, rolling plains, towering mountains, deep forests and long, sparkling rivers. It’s not just what’s to see that makes Germany so great, but the ease of seeing everything. All these wonderful locations are all linked by one of the world’s best road systems.

Scotland

Scotland has something for everyone: cities with rich nightlife, incredible scenery, wonderful lochs and medieval (中世纪的) castles. If you want to get away from it all, then the Highlands are one of the least populated areas in the whole of Europe. Hikers will love the Cairngorms – the largest national park in the UK.

Spain

Spain’s famous for its beach holidays, but it offers so much more than that. With a lovely climate, rich history, excellent architecture, delicious cuisine and friendly locals, Spain has long been a favoured destination for holiday.

3 . 5 Best Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, SC

From fishing to tours on gondolas, there is a huge variety of things to enjoy here. Explore the best of the best, whether you are staying in downtown Myrtle Beach or North Myrtle Beach, there are plenty of good things to discover during your vacation.

Live Entertainment at the Carolina Opry: Head to Barefoot Landing to enjoy some amazing live music and fun at one of the best Myrtle Beach attractions! The Carolina Opry is one of the most popular entertainment places in the area. Once known as the Calvin Gilmore Theater, the Carolina Opry offers shows such as Time Warp, Thunder & Light, and its same-name Carolina Opry show.

Family Kingdom Amusement Park: If you are a roller coaster addict, be sure to visit Family Kingdom Amusement Park. This thrilling adventure park has fun for all ages, offering a ton of thrill rides such as the Twist’ N Shout, Slingshot, and even water rides at its nearby water park. All of this fun takes place by the sea, so you get awesome views along with your adventures.

Wonderworks: Head to Wonderworks for some of the best attractions! With these interactive exhibits, guests can exercise their minds. Explore the world through these unique exhibits and learn about natural disasters, space, light, and sound, and test your strength and your skills at the Physical Challenge Zone. The museum also features an indoor ropes course, 6D motion ride, and laser tag!

Myrtle Waves Water Park: Enjoy a splash at this amazing amusement park! Visitors will find a large variety of water slides and water attractions, from a lazy river to thrill rides and tubing adventures. It is a good way for families of all ages to enjoy some water fun.

Tanger Outlet: This outlet store is a popular place for those wanting to go shopping. You can choose either the Tanger Outlets South location or the Tanger Outlets North location. No matter which one you visit, you’ll find amazing deals from your favorite stores like Under Armour, Michael Kors, and the Disney Outlet.

4 . The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index has just published the latest ranking of the best places to live in the world. Look at some of the top cities.

Calgary, Canada

Overall rating: 96.3

Stability:95; Healthcare: 100; Culture&-Environment : 90; Education: 100; Infrastructure（基础设施）:100 Calgary is a place where nature and urban living go hand in hand. You can see mountains from nearly anywhere within the city，and outdoor wonderlands like Lake Louise and Banff National Park are just a couple hours away. Meanwhile, there is a boost in food and cultural activities—just check out the world-famous Calgary Stampede for proof.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Overall rating :95.3

Stability: 90; Healthcare:100; Culture&-Environment97.2; Educationi:91. 7; Infrastructure: 96.4

You know Amsterdam’s oh-so-famous central canal, rightly named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Add in broad green space, storied red-brick buildings, and museums filled with Van Gogh paintings—not to mention an incredible healthcare system—and you have yourself one of Europe’s best places to live.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Overall rating :98

Stability: 100; Healthcare:95.8; Culture&-Environment;95.4; Education: 100; Infrastructure:100

Besides the cutting-edge restaurants and hotels, Copenhagen has an ageless charm that makes you want to keep going back. The dreamlike 1800s-era Tivoli Garden puts all other amusement parks to shame. The city is expensive, but you don’t necessarily need a fat wallet to enjoy it. There are many public parks and free galleries, and the infrastructure makes it one of the most bike-friendly places in the world.

Vienna, Austria

Overall rating: 99.1

Stability:100; Healthcare:100; Culture & Environment:96. 3; Education: 100; Infrastructure: 100

Vienna has earned a perfect score in nearly every category, benefiting from a prosperous（繁荣的）art and culture scene and incredible healthcare and education. Between visiting the opera and touring the gardens at Schonbrunn Palace, you’ll never get bored here. Plus, the local government puts a lot of resources behind infrastructure and housing, so the living cost is far lower than incomparable European cities.

5 . Harbin Ice and Snow World

When talking about China Ice Festival, people are typically referring to the Harbin Ice and Snow World, which shows ice sculptures of huge proportions and opens usually from 11 am to 10 pm each day.

Best time to enter: Harbin gets dark at around 4 pm in winter. The best time to enter the ice world is around 3 pm to appreciate the shining ice sculptures in the daytime, soon followed by the dazzling colors and light effects at night. It is recommended to spend no more than 4 hours inside the ice world, since it is well below freezing, especially after sunset. Activities to take:

1. Put on your Elsa dress, walk into dreamlike but real ice buildings, and appreciate ice castles and people sculptures.

2. Experience the speed and excitement of icy super slides. You have the choice of eight ice slides of different sizes. The longest is 300 meters.

3. Entertain yourself with various amusements like ice climbing, skating, skiing, ice mazes, snow fights, and ice biking.

4. Attend the Harbin Show —— a splendid ice-and-snow-themed show combining ice dances, ice magic, clown comedy, catwalk models, ice acrobatics, etc. The Harbin Show is performed by artists from all over the world, three times a day after 5 pm, each show lasting around 40 minutes. No matter whether you are a solo traveler looking for a travel partner, a couple looking for something romantic and fairy tale, or traveling with young children or with friends for fun and adventure, we can create a trip that is right for you. Read our personalized One-Day Ice and Snow Fairyland Tour for inspiration or scan the QR code to tell us your needs.

The first landmark to catch my eye is the splendid Qingshuihe Bridge, the    1    (long) bridge built over permafrost in the world. A group of Tibetan antelopes is moving under the bridge, some of    2    stop to eat grass at their leisure. Thirty-three passages have been built under the railway    3    (allow) the animals to move safely and freely in their natural habitat. Wild animals such as these Tibetan antelopes have now been using these passages for years. They seem totally unaware    4    we are speeding past at over 100 kilometres an hour.

People in Paris love the view of the city’s old    1    (building), especially Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (巴黎圣母院).    2    the top of the 850-year-old church and two-thirds of the roof were destroyed by a fire on April 16. Parisians were so shocked and gathered around the giant church,    3    (pray) for the hundreds of firefighters who fought the flames.

From Edmonton, the train headed southeast across the great Canadian Prairie. At school, Daiyu and Liu Qian     1     (learn) that Canada’s population is only slightly over thirty-seven million. However, they did not anticipate     2     (see) such an open country, and were truly     3     (amaze). They went through two wheat-growing provinces,     4     they saw a bunch of farms that covered a very large area.