Shennongjia was so named because it is said to be the place 【小题1】 the mythical Emperor Yan (Shennong) once lived. In the remote mountains and forests, Shennong tasted 【小题2】 (vary) herbs to figure out how to use them to cure sickness.

Some tourists hope to encounter the legendary yeren (wild man). They may not see any such creature, 【小题3】 they are attracted by the rich biodiversity and karst land forms (喀斯特地貌).

These days 【小题4】 is the plants and animals that are its biggest 【小题5】 (attract). Tourists can enjoy flower blossoms in spring, 【小题6】 (shade) from the summer heat, appreciate red leaves in autumn and go skiing in winter. 【小题7】 adds to the amazement may be the occasional sight of golden snub-nosed monkeys and constant sounds of birds 【小题8】 (sing).

The natural beauty of karst land forms is common. There are waterfalls, pools and a 56-ft-high arch 【小题9】 (create) by nature after centuries of rain erosion (侵蚀). Trips in such a mountainous region depend very much on the weather. An early rise on a misty morning may be rewarded 【小题10】 a stunning view of a sea of clouds beneath.

China has stepped up efforts 【小题1】(promote) ”red tourism“ which features visits to sites with the history of【小题2】(significance) revolution, 【小题3】(say)the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The ministry said more revolutionary museums will be open to the public for free and more creative cultural products of revolutionary relics will 【小题4】(develop). 【小题5】, the red tourism sites are encouraged to increase cooperation with 【小题6】(surround) schools, the Communist Party of China (CPC) committees and government 【小题7】institution), to attract more students and party members to learn about the country’s revolutionary history.

China has 33,315 revolutionary sites and relics on record. Statistics show that more than 800 million red tourism trips are made 【小题8】average every year.

In the city of Jinggangshan in East China’s Jiangxi province, 【小题9】 center of early revolutionary activities of the CPC, tourists can wear Red Army uniforms and visit places 【小题10】revolutionary figures once lived and worked.

Shu Road connected Xi'an, in Shaanxi province, to Sichuan in ancient times and is more than 3,000 years old. If an adventurous holiday is【小题1】one is after, then a hike along Shu Road shouldn't 【小题2】(miss).

I hiked along the road last year. Certain parts of it were so narrow that even two slim people could 【小题3】(bare) pass each other. I【小题4】(bend) over from time to time to avoid bumping my head against rocks on my left.

Despite the rough ground, there are many 【小题5】(hide) delights appealing to tourist. Blue rivers and towering trees make up Shu Road's landscape. The varied shapes of the clouds float low, 【小题6】(surround) the mountain in mist, which gives the Road a fairy-tale touch.

A middle-aged man hiking along with us carried a big bamboo basket full of sand on his back. After taking 【小题7】 break to catch his breath, he told us the sand was intended 【小题8】building work in higher mountains. Parting from the kind man, we headed for Zhaohua ancient town, distinguished for many historical 【小题9】(attract). It is one of the 【小题10】(well) preserved sites featuring elements from the Three Kingdoms period(AD 220-280).