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The Silk Road is in fact a (relative) recent term. These ancient roads had no particular name until the mid-nineteenth century;
Baron Ferdinand von Richthoften named the trade and communication network the Silk Road. Since then the term (accept) globally.
In the nineteenth century, a new type of travelers stepped onto the Silk Road: archaeologists and geographers, enthusiastic explorers who were eager (look) for adventure. Researchers who came from many countries traveled through the Taklamakan Desert, is now in Xinjiang, to explore ancient sites along the Silk Road, (lead) to many discoveries and studies, and most of all, a renewed interest the history of these routes.
Today, many historic (build) and monuments still stand, marking the passage of the Silk Road through hotels, ports and cities. What's more, the long-standing legacy of this (impress) network is reflected in a large number of cultures, languages, customs and religions that have developed for many years along these routes. The passage of merchants and travelers of many different nationalities resulted not only in commercial exchange, in a widespread and continual process of cultural interaction. Obviously, it (become) a driving force in the formation of diverse societies.
Have you ever traveled around by bike? This spring my older brother and I 1 the busy city and spent a long weekend cycling in the countryside. Our speed was only around 14 kph, but we didn't 2. We hadn't come to break any speed records, after all. All we wanted were some 3 air and a break from schoolwork.
We really 4 ourselves while cycling along traffic-free country paths. There was plenty of sunshine, but it was quite cold, 5 in the mornings. The good news was that soon we 6 as we rode along. Our only 7 was when my brakes started making a terrible noise. But I didn't care as it gave us an 8 to visit a café while a bike mechanic (机修工) had a look at it.
Every few kilometres there was a 9 where we could talk with local people. One of the women was very 10 and showed us the way when we got lost. On Saturday night we were 11 at 2 a. m. by some young people. They kept singing loudly in the next room, which made us sleepless all night. We felt very12 when we got up the next morning. Soon we 13. We were more cheerful on the way when the sun came out. Luckily, things like that happened only once. Anyway I still like traveling around by bike — it's 14 and it's fun. If you're looking for a short break that's active and cheap, then cycling is a great 15!
