Venice, one of Europe’s most historical, romantic, and unique cities, is in danger of drowning — not in one of its famed canals but under the weight of people. Since 1980, there have been more tourists than residents in Venice and right at present the number 【小题1】 (climb) rapidly. As tourists arrive, so do businesses to support them. Small, local stores are being replaced by souvenir shops and fast-food joints; Lately, accommodations 【小题2】 (transform) to Airbnbs, driving the cost of living here forever upwards. As locals leave the city, the vacuum (真空) is filled with yet 【小题3】 (much) tourist investment and before you know it, the charm and culture of old Venice that attracted us here in the first place has been transformed and lost. It’s no wonder that 【小题4】 World Heritage Committee has made a plan to add “Venice and its Lagoon” to its World Heritage in Danger list.

Venice is not alone. Croatian favourite Dubrovnik, with history and cultural excellence, is suffering the same fate. There were 5,000 residents in 1991, but in 2017 only 1,157 people were living in the Old Town 【小题5】 it became overcrowded with tourists and businesses flooding to them. Dubrovnik is a convenient stop for cruise ships moving around the waters of the Adriatic and its popularity has grown further following the success of Game of Thrones, 【小题6】 was filmed there.

Many popular locations have started to apply strategies 【小题7】 (fight) the rising tide of tourism using a combination of legislation and financial instruments. Barcelona is limiting the number of licenses for tourist accommodation 【小题8】 reducing the number of cruise ships allowed to dock (停泊). A smaller number of tourists are allowed to visit the Old Town and 【小题9】 will need to pay a city entry fee. The tourist tax is being increased to a price higher than 【小题10】 (expect). Venice has recently introduced a tourist fee to discourage day-trippers.

Estonia is home to the longest official ice road in Europe, a 25-km-long stretch of frozen ice along the country’s coast, 【小题1】 it’s illegal to wear a seatbelt and drive at medium speed.

It’s a frozen stretch of the Baltic Sea 【小题2】 (connect) the Estonian coastline to the island of Hiiumaa. Driving on this particular ice road in winter 【小题3】 (say) to be an unforgettable experience, but if you plan on adding it to your bucket list, you should know it has some rather 【小题4】 (conventional) driving rules. You can’t drive here after sunset, and wearing a seatbelt 【小题5】 (be) illegal, as is driving at speeds between 25 and 40 km/h (16-25 mph).

Travelling on ice is part of Estonian culture. Teutonic knights (骑士) did it on horseback on 【小题6】 (they) way to the isles (岛) in the 13th century. Villagers used the thick ice 【小题7】 (bring) in supplies from the mainland, and even wild animals like bears, moose and wolves used it to travel to and from islands in search 【小题8】 food. To this day, it remains a 【小题9】 (cheap) and more convenient way to get around, at least 【小题10】 (compare) to paying for a ferry ride.

Whatever your age or interests, Buxton 【小题1】 (have) something to see or do to make your visit 【小题2】 (true) memorable.

【小题3】 you desire physical activities, you can choose activities from swimming 【小题4】 horse riding. Explore the heights with Go Ape, the high wire forest adventure course, 【小题5】 journey beneath the earth at Poole’s Cavern. And don’t forget: we 【小题6】 (surround) by a natural playground just perfect for walking, caving, climbing and cycling.

Buxton is justifiably 【小题7】 (pride) of its cultural life and you’ll find much 【小题8】 (suit) all tastes with art, music, opera and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre and Green Man Gallery. There are plenty of 【小题9】 (opportunity) for the creative person to become involved, 【小题10】 (include) workshops and events.