Located in southwestern China, Guilin is a world-known tourist city 【小题1】 population nears one million. The city is 【小题2】 (extreme) beautiful, which is surrounded by karst hills. The views with green hills dotting and rivers 【小题3】(run) through the city are so spectacular that Guilin has lived up to its reputation of being peerless landscape under the heaven for ages. Previously, it 【小题4】(highlight) the tourism development and the other industries played the supporting role. However, in marked contrast, Guilin is pursuing the comprehensive development where tourism is playing the dominant role in the new era.

【小题5】(count) osmanthus trees (桂花树) are living everywhere in Guilin, which is 【小题6】 Guilin is named so.

When osmanthus is in blossom, the city 【小题7】(fill) with its sweet scent. Most buildings in Guilin are limited 【小题8】 about 20 floors so that the vivid hills can’t feel humbled and the peerless views can’t be spoiled. It is easy 【小题9】 (sense) a relaxing atmosphere and a slow-paced life in the city where you see the locals enjoying themselves by chatting, walking and playing.

Guilin is really worth of 【小题10】(it) name. Why not come here and have a look?

As I stepped off the airplane, my adventure (历险) in the UK began.

The first time I 【小题1】 (hear) I could go to this country on a study tour, I knew I was qualified (合格的) enough. I’m outgoing and like to communicate with others in English. Meanwhile, my independence makes 【小题2】 easy for me to adapt to (适应) new environments. In my daily life, I always take part in various activities to improve my social skills, which I believe play an important role in 【小题3】 (deal) with problems in a foreign country.

I really had a good time in the UK, as I thought I would. 【小题4】 impressed me most was the English classes we took. The teachers always created an atmosphere (气氛) 【小题5】 we could voice our opinions freely. The activities in class equipped me with a vast range of knowledge about the English language, as well as the customs in the UK.

This country, which is famous 【小题6】 its beautiful scenery, attracts tourists from all corners of the world every year. During the trip, we paid a visit to many famous tourist destinations, such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye.

Besides from these popular spots, we found ourselves walking among nature every day, with the sun shining all the way 【小题7】 midnight, and 【小题8】 variety of beautiful flowers blooming (开放) in green fields.

Not only was I able 【小题9】 (create) new friendships on this tour, but it also highlighted (点亮) ordinary school life in China. Thanks to the 20 days I spent in the UK, my 【小题10】 (speak) English improved, and I got a better understanding of British culture.