Confucius Temple, one of the most visited attractions in Nanjing,     1     (locate) at the heart of the city’s historic district. While most first-time visitors are confused by the hundreds of stores that offer     2     (variety) types of snacks and local foods. Confucius Temple is a major part of the city’s rich historic and cultural heritage.     3     presents an incredible mixture of culture and trade, past and present. You will be     4     (true) happy with the local foods and unique cultural relics if you join an exploration to Confucius Temple.

The original purpose of the Confucius Temple is, of course,     5     (honor) Confucius. He is often referred to     6     the greatest educator, and the direct source of all knowledge and truth. The Confucius Temple in Nanjing has     7     history of over six hundred years, and reached its summit in the Ming dynasty,     8     Nanjing was the political and cultural capital of China. Many scholars came to offer tribute in order to seek blessings for their academic or political career. Now fully     9     (preserve), the temple is also a very popular attraction, attracting tourists from all over the world interested in seeing China’s cultural heritage. With historic paintings and carvings     10     (record) Confucius’ wisdom and teachings, the temple offers an insight into the origin of Chinese culture and national spirits.

When it comes to impressive bridges    1    (cross) over waterways, China’s Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) and United States’ San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge stand out as remarkable     2    (project). The two bridges not only serve    3    vital transportation hubs but also    4    (develop) into sought-after tourist destinations over the years, attracting visitors from around the world    5    (admire) their views and grandeur.

With a span of 55 kilometers, the HZMB is one of the world’s longest cross-sea bridges. It links Hong Kong and Macao with Zhuhai in south China’s Guangdong Province. The bridge is     6     remarkable engineering achievement, acting not only as a convenient transportation link but also as a breathtaking landmark. The HZMB offers many    7    (attract) sights to tourists. To people’s    8    (amaze), it connects three distinct regions so    9    (close) that visitors can explore the diverse cultures, cuisines and attractions of Hong Kong, Macao and Zhuhai in a single day. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is a landmark of the San Francisco Bay Area. This bridge connects San Francisco and Oakland,    10    provides an ideal gateway for exploring the region.

3 . For people who are planning a trip, a visit to a museum might not be the first thing they think of. After all, there are plenty of ways to appreciate the world’s civilization, gain exciting experiences and spend quality time with family and friends.     1    

Museums are where people learn something new, at every age! Are you interested in something specific?     2    . There, you will find yourself drawn in and inspired! Museums are a fantastic place to learn about a region’s history, scientific achievements, major cultural events, and of course, dinosaurs. They also design exhibitions related to visual arts, industrial innovations and anything that inspires an individual to learn about the past and create new paths to the future.

    3     They will surely be an exciting part of the educational experience with the main purpose to expose children to knowledge of various fields and expand their horizons. To achieve that, museums are working to create meaningful and engaging activities, interactive and knowledge-based.

Museums support tourism. They are tourism promoters in small towns and large cities. Museums aren’t a burden on tax revenue (税收) or a separate concern from other city projects.     4    Statistics show that museums support more than 726, 000 jobs in America.

Museums shape communities. They have activities and exhibitions through which visitors can learn about local history. Museums are places where a shared heritage is celebrated and a collective identity is formed. They provide an interesting public space where people meet and talk to each other.     5