—It can't be better! Everything is nice here.
—It's really ____.
—At first I wanted to take a taxi, but I _ walking here because of the heavy traffic.
—Great! It will help China improve the ____ with those related countries.
— He is in good health ____ he is over 100 years old.
—People should choose good environments, that will develop good habits.
—Really? How come?
What will you do when you travel-visit places of interest, do some shopping or take photos? There's one thing you should never forget-send a 1 .
Postcards have 170 years of history in the UK. By the 20th century, trains became a 2 and easy way to travel. More people went on holiday to the 3 by train. There were no mobile phones, so they 4 postcards to let others know that they arrived safely. Those postcards were 5 coast pictures, such as beaches and traditional food.
Today, most postcards show their hometowns' beauty. These postcards have pictures of 6 scenic (风景优美的) photos or drawings. Others may be 7 , with jokes on the front.
People usually write words to 8 "they miss someone" on their postcards. It's common to 9 "thinking of you". The most famous postcard words are "Wish you were here".
Modern postcards also celebrate British humor (幽默). They often make fun of the British 10 . For example, some postcards show the rain pouring down on an empty beach. This humor keeps postcards popular in Britain.
Yunnan is known for its natural beauty, ethnic (民族的) cultures and delicious local food. Here is a Yunnan travel guide according to the four different seasons.
◆Spring In March, the famous Hani Terraces are covered with water. They make colorful scenery under the blue sky. In April, Yunnan is filled with cherry blossoms (樱花), especially in Kunming's Cuihu Park and Dali's Butterfly Spring. |
◆Summer Summer in Yunnan is hot and humid (潮湿的), but it is a perfect time to visit the mountains. Visitors can also visit all kinds of lakes, such as Erhai Lake and Fuxian Lake. It is pleasant to enjoy water sports or just relax by beaches. |
◆Autumn In autumn, many places are painted in changing colors. Lugu Lake is covered in a sea of pink and purple flowers. Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jianshui Ancient Town are the best places to visit in this season. |
◆Winter Visitors can experience a special winter because of different festivals. Naxi and Lisu people have traditional festivals in winter. Kuoshi Festival (阔时节) is celebrated by Lisu people in December or the following January. Visitors can join them in singing, dancing, swinging and crossbow shooting (射弩箭). |
Sydney Tower |
Tel: 02-9333-9222 Fax: 02-9333-9203 Opening time: Monday—Friday, 9:00 a.m.—10:30 p.m. Saturday—Sunday, 8:00 a.m.— 11:30 p.m. Price: $60 for adults; $30 for children Web: www.sydneytower.com How to get there: by train to Town Hall Station and then a short walk along Market Street. How to book (预定) a ticket: by phone or fax or online. Views: Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point(点) above Sydney to enjoy the wonderful views of the beautiful city. |
Famous places around China
| The Great Wall is one of the greatest wonders in the world. It's over 2,000 years old and more than 21,000 kilometers long. People regard the Great Wall as a symbol of the Chinese nation. Every year, many people find great pleasure in visiting it. |
| Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum (陵墓) Site Museum is in Xi'an, Shanxi Province. There are thousands of terracotta warriors and horses buried in the mausoleum of the first Chinese emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Do you know how many warriors there are? |
| In English, people call Huangshan the Yellow Mountain. It is in the southern part of Anhui Province. Huangshan is famous for its beautiful mountains and pine (松木) trees. The scenery with high peaks and nice pine trees will make you believe that Huangshan is the most beautiful mountain in China. It attracts many people every year. |
| The West Lake is in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The lake looks different in each season. There are beautiful lotus flowers (莲花) and fish in the water. The beauty of the West Lake not only lies in the lake, but also lies in the mountains. There are many beautiful mountains around the lake. |
A new travel route (线路) was created in memory of a historic event. Under the guidance of Mao Zedong, the Communist Party of China (CPC) left Xibaipo village for Beijing 75 years ago. Mao compared this important journey to "going to the capital for the big exam" in ancient China because they headed north to build a new China in Beijing. It showed the leaders' strong will to face new challenges.
The museums along the route provide a lot of valuable photos and exhibits (展品) for visitors to learn about this historic journey. According to the files, the CPC members set off on March 23, making a stop in Shulyu village where Mao had discussions with local people. They then got on a train at Zhuozhou Railway Station and arrived at Qinghuayuan Railway Station in Beijing on March 25. Later, they went to the Summer Palace for a rest and finally ended the journey at Xiangshan Mountain.
The new route connects all these famous places. Among them, Qinghuayuan Railway Station is especially important as it marked the historic moment when the CPC leaders and members entered Beijing. It is also on the Beijing-Zhangjiakou railway, the first railway that was designed and built by Chinese engineers without the help of foreign countries. The construction (建造) of it started in 1905 and was completed four years later when Qinghuayuan Railway Station was finished.
By following the route map, people can find more details of the historic journey and get encouragement from the memories. They will come to understand the challenges CPC members faced at that time and keep their spirit alive.
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The People's Bank of China came out the (five) edition of the RMB from August 30, 2019. The paper money has brighter colors and new safety features.
We've been using paper money for about 1,000 years. Back in the Northern Song Dynasty, Chinese people (make) the worlds earliest paper money to replace metal coins. The paper money (call) jiaozi at that time. Paper money is cheaper to make and (easy) to carry. These advantages made it more popular than other (form) of money. But now, in the digital (数码) age, paper money seems (be) disappearing for the same reason. China seems to be heading towards becoming a cashless society. From supermarkets to street stores, people pay by (use) the We Chat Wallet and Alipay apps on their mobile phones. Sweden is even (close) to a future without paper money than others. Many Swedish banks even no longer have cash on hand.
But there are worries about creating cashless societies. Some say it is unfair to the poor and people without much education. It's not easy for them to open bank accounts or use mobile phones (pay). And if all of your money is "digital", it may not be safe enough. Is paper money going away? Although paper money is used less than electronic payment in some countries, it (not disappear) at once in most parts of the world.
A. The air line isn't busy now. B. I have no idea. C. And we went swimming and boating. D. How much does it cost to fly to Hainan? E. Did you have a good journey? |
A: Hi, Simon. What are you going to do after the graduation exams?
B: I'm too tired and just want to relax myself.
A: What about a journey? I've just been to Hainan Island.
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A: Yes, of course. We saw many different kinds of flowers there.
B: Did you meet any foreign visitors there?
A: Yes, a lot. And I talked with some of them.
B: That sounds great. I can relax myself and practice my English as well.
A: The price of a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Haikou is 1,530 yuan. They can give you a 50%.
B: Good. I'd like to go there with my classmates next week.
要点如下：
1. 举行讲座、演讲、展览等；
2. 开展各种演练；
3. 引导学生关注网络安全。
注意：
1. 短文须包含所有信息内容，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3. 词数80～100（开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数）。
参考词汇：drill（n. 演练）
Dear Linda,
I'm glad to tell you all about my school's actions about students' safety.
That's all. With my best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
