I’m writing in response to your letter. I strongly recommend you to visit Hangzhou.   

Hangzhou,     1     (位于浙江省) , is the capital city of Zhejiang. The Italian Traveler Marco Polo once     2     (把它称作) a paradise on earth. There are a variety of     3     (标志性景点) in Hangzhou, such as the West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Qiandao Lake, the Qiantang River, which     4    (分布在杭州各地). Besides, walking in the street, you can     5    (偶遇) beauties everywhere, who are tall as well as elegant. If you are tired, you are to     6     (走进) a tea house to taste Longjing green tea. Last, remember to take some good hiking boots and a big backpack to put all your souvenirs in.

Yours,

Li Hua

I arrived in Australia in October     1    (visit) my friend. Australia,     2    (locate) to the south of the equator, is often informally referred to     3     “down under”. My first impressions of Australia have been all about food! Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes and restaurants everywhere provide some of     4     premier food experiences in the world. I learned to play the local instrument, didgeridoo. I put my mouth on one end and blew while     5     (vibrate) my lips but failed. A     6     (skill) player can play for a long time by     7     (continual) breathing in through his nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo. After experiencing Australia, personally speaking,     8     I like most about Australia is the people     9     (they). Their friendliness and     10     (warm) made me feel at home whenever I went.

My friend and I have arrived in Katherine,     1    is a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and     2    (custom) of the Aborigines, who are native     3     Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but     4    (it) influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word which     5    (mean) “water breaking over rocks”.

    6    (survive) in the vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature, which shows in their music, too, like     7    (celebrate) the natural world and the     8    (spirit) world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks     9     (find) on the ground, among which there is     10     amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.

DUBAI — Dubai has retained its leading position in the MENA (中东和北非) region on Kearney’s Global Cities Index, ranking 23rd globally and     1     (claim) a spot in the top 25 for the third consecutive year.

According to the report, prominent emerging venues around the world,     2     (particular) in the Middle East, have seen incredible gains in their global city performance amid a changing profile of     3     (global) — and a new distributed geography of opportunity is emerging. Abu Dhabi,     4     instance, climbed ten spots on the global rankings as it strengthened its position as     5     leading international venue.

8 . During the summer holidays, you might be eager to get out and about. What would you like to do? There are plenty of helpful websites and apps with good ideas.

The Wildlife Trusts charity has a map of walks all over the UK. You can zoom in to find the ones nearest where you live, read about them and plan a visit. Another good website for finding places to walk is AllTrails, where you can search for the name of a nearby city or park to explore with your family or friends.

One fun way to explore your neighborhood is through wildlife. The Week Junior Science+Nature’s summer scavenger hunt (寻宝游戏) asks you to track down 10 natural objects, including clouds and creepy-crawlies. There’s also a photo competition for young nature lovers.

Summer is the best time for butterfly-spotting, and iRecord Butterflies is a free app that helps you to identify the ones you see. It also uses the data to protect these beautiful creatures.

Another cool app worth checking is Seek by iNaturalist, which includes information about all sorts of wildlife, including bugs, fish and plants. And you can take part in monthly challenges. It’s been designed for families to use.

Finally, there’s Parkrun, where adults and young people get together to run in thousands of local parks. The Junior Parkrun website has a map showing you when and where these events take place, to help find your nearest one.

9 . There are some amazing places to visit across the world, so get ready to put clothes into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home.

Italy continues to delight and no matter how many times you may have visited, there’s always something new to uncover. Discover beautiful lakeside towns near Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake—it’s also the perfect base if you’re looking to take tours to the wonderful cities of Venice and Verona.

Whether it’s the wonderful Spanish weather you’re after, or to experience the country’s culture, cuisine (菜肴), art and history, there’s something for everyone in this fantastic place. There are also plenty of tours from Tenerife, with Mount Teide and the UNESCO World Heritage Site (联合国教科文组织世界遗产地) of San Cristeóbal de La Laguna in easy distance for a visit.

From the noticeable city of Porto to the beautiful beaches of the Algarve, whether you want to enjoy culture or relaxation, you’ll find it all and more with a trip to Portugal. Holidays to the Algarve are some of the most popular in Europe and for good reason. It is an area full of fascinating culture and history, charming towns and villages and superb cuisine.

It is one of the smallest countries in the world, but Malta is a huge shock. With a fascinating mixture of history, culture, golden sandy beaches and wonderful weather, it’s a place just waiting to be explored.

10 . China has a lot to offer. Do you want to take a China tour? Here are some of our best sellers.

Tour 1 Wonders of China ( Price: $2,699 )

Beijing—Xi’an—Guilin—Yangshuo—Yangtze River—Shanghai

Suitable for those who love splendid Chinese culture, unique natural scenery and more leisure holiday. Visit Forbidden City, walk up to Great Wall, see amazing Terracotta Warriors, take cruise along Yangtze River and ride bikes along Yangshuo country.

Tour 2 Water Town and Yellow Mountains Tour ( Price: $1,409 )

Shanghai—Suzhou—Huangshan—Hangzhou—Shanghai

Suitable for those who like interesting water town traditions and amazing scenery. See gorgeous Yellow Mountains scenery and the prosperous Shanghai, visit a famous water town - Tongli, explore the classical beauty of Hangzhou and Suzhou.

Tour 3 Authentic Yunnan Discovery ( Price: $1,629 )

Kunming—Dali—Lijiang—Shangri-La

Suitable for those who are interested in minority (少数民族) culture and snow mountain. The Stone Forest, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge show you the creativity of the nature and the Lijiang Ancient Townand Shangri-La show you the colorful culture of the minorities there.

Tour 4 Golden Silk Road ( Price: $1,749 )

Xi’an—Dunhuang—Turpan—Urumqi

Suitable for those who are eager to uncover the secret of the Silk Road. Listen to the stories about the ancient Silk Road and see the relics on the channel which connected the eastern and western world.

Tour 5 In Pursuit of Kungfu Tour ( Price:$1,509 )

Shanghai—Xi’an—Luoyang—Dengfeng—Beijing

Suitable for Kungfu fans who want to learn Kungfu in Shaolin Temple. Lighten your trip by learning the most authentic Chinese Kungfu at Shaolin Temple, and the Longmen Grottoesc石窟) in Luoyang help you understand the spirit of Kungfu.