Pack a sunhat and your favorite book, and get ready to uncover the beautiful magic of Cuba. The country is buzzing with its local charm. Here are the top activities that really contain Cuba's essence.
Soak up Cuba's live music scene
If you have been in Cuba for more than a day and still haven't heard any live music, you are clearly hanging out in the wrong bars. Welcome to one of the most musically diverse countries on the planet, where melodious guitars rule over background tapes and singing seems just another form of verbal communication, Cuba has a well-developed musical industry.
Sleep overnight in Cuba's casas
Stay in a private homestay and you quickly uncover the unique Cuban's everyday life. Thare the rocking chairs on the porh, the front rom fu of family heirlooms, and he her conversations over breakfast. Casas in Havana and vinales are positively splendid, while om remain refreshingly down-to-earth; all offer a wonderful view of Cuba that no hotel could copy.
Escape to the beach and dive in the Caribbean
Cuba's beaches are famous for a reason - they are uncrowded, well given with tropical beauty and extremely varied. You can enjoy the wild, deserted eco beaches of the Peninsula de. Guanahacabibes where turtles lay their eggs. Search around long enough, and you're sure to find your own slice of favor. What makes it the best place for diving are the uniquely clear and protected Caribbean waters.
Recently, a new kind of tourism has sprung up in China. Called "special forces style tourism", this new kind of tourism features visiting multiple scenic interests in a short, intense period, most often on weekends. It is popular among college students, reported China Youth Daily.
Yu Yinghua in Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance is one of them. The 22-year-old started the "special forces style tourism" in March after she was attracted by such experiences of Xiaohongshu travel bloggers. "Confined (限制) to the school for almost three years due to the pandemic, I'm hungry to take trips in my spare time," said Yu.
Her most recent trip was to Shanghai. Starting at 7 am, the 22-year-old visited nine local attractions. "That day, I walked almost 30,000 steps," Yu said, "Though it's a bit tiring, I enjoy the trip as much as day-long trips. It still lets me have a better understanding of the cities I go to."
Unlike Yu who traveled in nearby cities, Chen Junjun, a doctoral student at Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, CAS, likes to travel far to rid herself of academic stress. In April, the 24-year-old took a two-day trip to Xi'an, Shaanxi. During her trip, she visited all the scenic sites in the city. "Juggling (同时应付) many academic responsibilities, such a trip can bring a splash of color (一抹亮色) to my stressful life!" said Chen.
Even so, the 24-year-old added that such tourism is not suitable for everyone. Chen said that it's labor-consuming as visitors have to see as many sites as possible in an intensive (集中的) period. To some extent, such trips are not flexible as long-day trips in which you can change your plan as you like. "Thus, abundant energy and a calm mind are necessary for special forces style tourism," said Chen.
The plot of the story of "The Million Pound Bank Note " centers on the impossibility of encashing (兑现) a high valued bank note by a common man. Within this story it is narrated (叙述) that only two such notes were ever issued and anyone who walks into a bank to cash that note will get himself in trouble. So, do such million pound bank notes really exist? Let's do a bit of digging around for the purpose of satisfying the curiosity over this question.
Such high valued pound bank notes do exist, and they were usually used for transactions (交易) within banks. The Bank of England used "one million " and "hundred million " pound bank notes to keep parity (等价) with bank notes issued by Scottish and Northern Irish banks. These notes — the one million ones were called "giants " and came in A5 size and the hundred million ones were called "titans " having an A4 size — were more like IOU documents (legal forms that describe a loan between a lender and a borrower) and they were special issues from the Bank of England to meet the requirement of backing the value of everyday notes issued by banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Nine such one million pound notes were issued in connection with the Marshall Plan (the US's post-war aid program to Western Europe), equal to the loan from the US after World War II (WWII) in 1948. After cancellation (取消), of these nine only seven were destroyed and two survived with private collectors. Such high valued notes are not usually found in the normal transactional scenes and it is believed that notes worth eight billion pounds were printed in these heavy denominations (面额) in total.
Mark Twain can create humor from narrations of unrealistic (不现实的) and often funny simple situations and "The Million Pound Bank Note " is a nice example of his storytelling abilities.
One of the world's most significant ecological and environmental problems is desertification. Desertification is a type of land degradation in which a relatively dry land region becomes increasingly arid (干旱的), typically losing its bodies of water as well as vegetation and wildlife. It's happening all over the world and it's happening very quickly.
There are several causes of desertification. The immediate cause is the removal of most vegetation. This is driven by a number of factors, such as drought, tillage (耕种) for agriculture, overgrazing (过度放牧) and deforestation for fuel or construction materials. Some farmers farm their land too much, without giving the soil a chance to recover. Others allow their animals to eat up large areas of grass far too quickly — at a rate that makes it impossible for the grass to grow back. Cutting down trees is another major cause of desertification. Trees help protect the soil. Without trees, the soil easily blows away in the wind or washes away in floods. Besides, wildlife plays an important role in the preservation of vegetation and soil. So removal of animals is also one of the main drivers of increasing desertification. Moreover, some parts of the Earth are hotter today than they used to be. This change in climate has dried out a lot of land.
The consequences of desertification can be disastrous. So we need to take steps to prevent desertification. We should pay attention to how much energy we use in our daily lives. That way, we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released. We can walk or cycle short distances, and use less water. We can also protect our forests by reusing paper and not using disposable chopsticks. What's more, we should try to make people around us aware of the problem and encourage them to change their daily habits in the same way. As long as we create a harmonious environment, life on this planet will live in peace and abundance, and stop the pace of desertification together.
As an artist who shares her journey on social media, I'm often asked by curious followers how to begin an art journey. Unfortunately, there is no magic list I can offer. I do remember, though, what it was like to be a complete beginner. So I've put together some good tips for starting an art journey.
Start small. I suggest using a sketchbook (素描本) for small studies. These small studies provide inspiration and may be a springboard for more complex works in the future. You'll want to look back on your journey to see how far you've come.
Paint often and paint from life. There's no better way to improve than to put in those brush miles. Whether you paint still lifes, portraits, or landscapes, paint from life as much as possible.
Continually challenge yourself to try something new. Artistic growth can be a bit painful. Welcome to the club；we've all been there. I love taking on challenges. I once took up a challenge to create a painting every day for a month and post the works online.
Seeking and accepting constructive feedback (反馈) is crucial to growth. I post my work on social media and, in turn, have met some of the kindest people. They make me feel valued and respected, no matter my level of artistic ability.
The journey you're on won't follow a straight path. Push through, give it time and put in the effort. You will harvest the rewards of an artistic life.
A. Get out of your comfort zone.
B. Make career plans and set goals.
C. Don't throw away your beginner art.
D. Share your work if you feel comfortable doing so.
E. You'll hit roadblocks, and you'll feel discouraged at times.
F. Evaluate your performance and, if needed, redefine your role.
G. You'll develop that painting muscle memory that only comes with repetition.
When Mae Jemison was born in Decatur, Alabama, in 1956, no one would have predicted that she would circle the Earth one day. When she was three years old, her parents 1 to Chicago. In the kindergarten, Jemison 2 her teacher by telling her she wanted to be a scientist. The 3 was unusual for any girl, let alone an African-American girl. But she never 4 her dream.
Throughout her academic career, Jemison was a(n) 5 student. And she had a variety of 6 outside of school, including dance and theater. After 7 from Stanford University with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering, she entered a medical college. Her passion for global 8 took her to Cuba, Kenya and Thailand during medical school.
Returning to the United States in 1985, for a long-held 9 , Jemison applied for admission to NASA's astronaut training program. Later, she was 10 from 2, 000 applicants. 11 , that selection began a series of "firsts" for Jemison. She was the first African-American woman 12 to the training program and became the first African-American woman astronaut. On Sept. 12, 1992, she became the first African-American woman in 13 as a science mission specialist.
Jemison has been awarded many honors for her great 14 . She has set an admirable example of how someone with capability and 15 can open up a new path to achieving their highest goals.
The ancient town of Fenghuang is a place with beautiful village life in rural China. Having travelled directly from the busy city, I regard Fenghuang as a better (choose) to have a breath of the fresh air.
When I paid visit to Fenghuang, it was July. My friend and I (excited) explored, walking along the ancient wall and crossing the beautiful, old bridges. People there were very (relax). They were neither troubled by the hot weather nor by the tourists, walking, eating and playing outdoors. the first evening we bought spicy, cold noodles and ate on the riverbank as we watched the sunset.
We stayed in a small hotel was similar to many of the traditional (building) in the village. Our room was built on high stilts(桩子) over the banks of the river. From our window we could hear the rush of the water and the sounds of of excited tourists (travel) in small boats downstream. We saw people at work busy catching fish and young children playing in shallow waters.
Although there (be) many visitors to Fenghuang, we did not see any other foreigner during our stay. After several days, I was still unwilling ( leave).
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Richard,
Yours,
Li Hua
Mary sat down heavily on the sofa, feeling a bit down. Father's Day was drawing near, yet she didn't have a gift for her dad. "How can I possibly get a gift if I don't have any money?" she wondered.
Noticing the newspaper on the couch, Mary reached for it. A big advertisement on the front page caught her attention. The local store was hosting a contest. "Share with us why your dad is special and win a $100 gift card for him," the advertisement said "This is fantastic!" Mary thought with excitement. She hurried to her room with the newspaper in hand. She picked up a pencil and a piece of paper, sat down, and began writing.
"My dad is really amazing. He works tirelessly to support our family and never complains. He always has time to listen to me and gives the best advice. He teaches me valuable life lessons and supports my dreams. Whenever I feel down, he lifts my spirits with his humor and love. And although he is tough on the outside, he has a heart of gold. "
Mary felt satisfied with her heartfelt words. She carefully copied them, caught an envelope and a stamp from her bedside, and rushed to the mailbox with her entry. "Dad will be overjoyed with a gift card," she thought optimistically.
Days turned into weeks as Mary eagerly checked the mailbox each day, hoping for news about the contest. However, as Father's Day was just around the corner, she still hadn't received any response.
"What should I do now?" she wondered, feeling disappointed. She had no gift and no money and time was running out. But Mary was determined to show her love and appreciation. She had to come up with a plan. Mary closed her eyes and took a deep breath, searching for a solution.
注意：1. 续写词数共150左右；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
All of a sudden, she knew what to do.
Paragraph 2:
On the morning of Father's Day, Mary gave the letter to her father.
