1 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. hike B. requires C. hosts D. man-made E. attraction F. Belonging G. peak H. introduce I. romantic J. fascinating K. sun-bathe |
Touring “Treasure Island”
Chinese mainland tourists will be able to visit Taiwan via charted flights in July according to two landmark agreements signed on June 13. So, 21st Century invited two young Taiwanese to 1 their favorite site on the island.
Yangming Mountain, north of Taipei
Young couples can definitely enjoy a 2 evening on the mountain and a bird’s eye view of the Taipei city. College students often visit the mountain for a 3 : others ride motorbike to the top. The mountain and the nearby town of Pei-tou have many hot springs, which often appear in romantic Taiwan TV dramas.
Ali Mountain, Jiayi County
Ali Mountain is the general name for 18 hills. The highest 4 of Ali Mountain is Tower Hill, which has a height of 2,663 meters. Ali Mountain is famous for its “five rare sites” - the sunrise, the Ali mountain Forest Railway, the famous Alishan Sacred Tree, the Grand Sea of Clouds and the Flamboyant Cherry Blossom. The best time to visit the 5 scenery is during the comfortable midsummer.
Taipei 101 tower, Taipei
The 101-floor landmark is one of the world’s tallest completed skyscrapers. Besides the shops inside and outside the tower, Taipei 101 6 splendid firework shows during festivals. A new 7 next to the tower is under construction. It will be a 8 beach on which the public will be permitted to 9 .
Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Memorial Hall and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei
The squares in front of these halls are open all day to the public. They have become a paradise to colleges students, who often meet there for an activity that 10 space. You will run into students dancing, rehearsing skits or even playing musical instruments.