The Grand Tang Mall in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, offers a fascinating experience that transports visitors back to the Tang Dynasty. Even after 10 p. m. on weekdays, the pedestrian area comes alive 【小题1】vibrant lights and lively music. The main street【小题2】 (line) with Tang-style pavilions, and people dressed in traditional Chinese attire (服装) can be seen 【小题3】 (leisure) strolling. 【小题4】 sets this modern recreation apart is a series of outdoor performances 【小题5】 (feature)cultural elements from the Tang Dynasty presented in a contemporary way. Onstage, acclaimed Tang Dynasty poets, 【小题6】 (play) by actors, engage visitors in conversations about ancient Chinese poetry. Within a compact area, captivating musicals and dance performances blend traditional and contemporary elements, providing an 【小题7】 (impress) cultural experience. These interactive events 【小题8】 (become) the city’s tourism highlight, attracting 【小题9】daily average of 300, 000 tourists to the Grand Tang Mall since June.

Inspired by the glamour of the Tang Dynasty, the Grand Tang Mall continues to create new productions【小题10】showcase the era’s poetry and art performances. With over 20 regular programs, each lasting 10 minutes, visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good view of these popular shows.

The Hongkong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the world’s longest cross-sea bridge, 【小题1】 (enter) the history of human engineering and connection as a point of pride upon its 【小题2】 (open) to traffic at 9 am on Oct.24,2018.

One day after the opening 【小题3】 (announce) at a ceremony held in Zhuhai, the bridge’s ports in three different administrative   【小题4】(region) started serving travelers around-the-clock, opening 24 hours a day, seven days a week.   【小题5】(ensure) faster boundary crossings for passengers, the Macao and Zhuhai ports jointly use 【小题6】 one-off immigration clearance model, 【小题7】allows travelers to queue up only once to finish both exit and entry procedures of the two cities in about seconds.

Apart from private cars, taxis and goods vehicles, two types of public transportation – shuttle bus and cross-boundary coach-- can also run on the HZMB. The frequency of shuttle buses is about 5-10 minutes during peak hours. Booking tickets for the shuttle bus online in advance【小题8】 (be) available since 9am on Tuesday. With the bridge now in service, the traveling time between Zhuhai and Hong Kong International Airport will be【小题9】 (sharp) shortened from four hours to 45 minutes, 【小题10】   the time between Zhuhai and Hong Kong’s Container Terminals will be cut from 3.5 hours to 75 minutes.

DUJIANGYAN

Originally【小题1】(construct) around 256 BCE by the State of Qin as an irrigation and flood control system, Dujiangyan is a 【小题2】(remark) example of ancient engineering skill and is still in use today. During the Warring States period, people 【小题3】 lived along the banks of the Min River were troubled by annual flooding. Qin governor and irrigation engineer Li Bing 【小题4】 (investigate) the problem thoroughly. He led a team to construct a levee (河堤）to redirect a portion of the rivers flow. Then they cut a channel through Mount Yulei【小题5】 (discharge) the excess water. After the system was finished, no more floods occurred. What’s more, it made Sichuan one of the most productive agricultural【小题6】 (region) in China because the redirected water from the Min River could【小题7】(use) for irrigation. If you visit Dujiangyan, you will see an unusual construction that resembles a fish’s mouth. This famous attraction, Yuzui, together 【小题8】 two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, were scientifically designed to control the water flow throughout the year. Recognised as 【小题9】UNESCO heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while【小题10】 (prevent) floods for over 2,000 years.