The Tigris River and the Euphrates River are two of the most significant rivers in the Middle East 【小题1】 define Mesopotamia, the ancient land between the rivers. They shaped the civilizations that flourished along their banks and have been essential 【小题2】(source)of water for agriculture, transportation and trade.

The Tigris River originates in the Taurus Mountains of eastern Turkey and flows southeast through Iraq before joining the Euphrates River 【小题3】(form)the Shatt al-Arab which then empties into the Persian Gulf. The river has a 【小题4】(long)of about 1,900 kilometres.

In ancient times, the Tigris River served as 【小题5】 lifeline for different groups of people, 【小题6】(include)Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians. Cities like Baghdad and Mosul 【小题7】(situate)along its banks. The river provided water for irrigation, enabling the cultivation of crops such as wheat, barley and dates. It also facilitated trade routes, connecting ancient Mesopotamian cities and 【小题8】(great)improving the exchange of goods and ideas. Similar 【小题9】 the Tigris River, the Euphrates River played a crucial role in the development of ancient civilizations.

Both rivers 【小题10】(face)challenges in recent times. Dams, diversions(分水渠)and water projects have been constructed along their courses, impacting the flow and availability of water downstream.

Kanas is a Mongolian word 【小题1】(mean) “beautiful and mysterious lake”. Kanas Lake is China’s deepest freshwater lake famous for its picturesque view, and home to 798 species of plants and 117 varieties of birds. 【小题2】(surround) by snow-capped mountains and heavy forest, Kanas Lake in Burqin takes on different colors in different seasons.

Kanas Lake lies in the northern part of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 150 kilometers away from Burgin County. The lake water 【小题3】(come) from the melting water of the mountains such as Kuitun Peak and Friendship Peak. The best time 【小题4】(visit) the Kanas Lake is in June and September. In June, flowers bloom and trees turn green and everything are full 【小题5】 energy. The flowers are at their best and Kanas looks like 【小题6】 ocean of flowers. In September, Kanas enters the pure golden season. 【小题7】(natural), this is also the best time for photography.

Winter operation period (October 16 — April 30) is a perfect 【小题8】(choose) for visitors with limited budgets. Kanas does not close the mountain in winter, in 【小题9】 scenic spots are open for business. Visitors will see the fairyland — like original snowy scenery. Kanas will also host five major theme 【小题10】(activity), namely, Snow and Ice Festival, Snow Carnival, Winter Ice and Snow Photography Season, Snowboard Invitational, Snow Sculpture Invitational.

Sunshine, beaches and coconuts… these may appear in our minds 【小题1】 we discuss Hainan province. But this land is more than 【小题2】 place on the bucket list of travellers and foodies(美食家). It’s also a key area for ecosystems.

In April, Chinese President Xi Jinping 【小题3】(inspect) a section of Hainan Tropical(热带的) Rainforest National Park in Wuzhishan city, saying that “Hainan is a province of ecological resources and the work of building Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park 【小题4】(be) top priority.”

Covering a total area of 4,269 square kilometres, Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park has the most concentrated and well-preserved tropical rainforests in China. 【小题5】(know) as “nature’s regulator”, rainforests can not only provide locals 【小题6】 rich soil and a constant supply of water, but also reduce the effects of climate change by taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. The park is famous for 【小题7】(it) rich biodiversity.

Though only 【小题8】(occupy) 0.045 percent of the country’s area, Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park is home to thousands of special plants and animals. 【小题9】(preserve) the ecosystem, the Hainan provincial government has promoted the construction of the park. 【小题10】(lucky), their efforts paid off.