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My first overseas trip was at 14 years old, which 3) my curiosity for the world. Since finishing high school I have 4) through various countries and been amazed by all the 5) cultures scattered around the globe. My eyes are my greatest asset as they have 6) the most beautiful scenes that replay in my mind every day: 7)C. stunning landscapes, friendly locals, breathtaking architecture, and food that makes your mouth water once your eyes catch a(n) 8) . Traveling teaches you to be independent in the most 9)L. positive way. I know how to depend on myself, go out and meet people, and not let anyone else39。s expectations 10)N. dictate my life. Every day I see my dream and every day it39。s in a new place. I am 22 years young. I quite agree with Anthony Bourdain, If you39。re 22, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them, wherever you go.麗江地處云南省西北部,境內(nèi)多山。麗江古城坐落在玉龍雪山腳下,是一座風(fēng)景秀麗的歷史文化名城,也是我國(guó)保存完好的少數(shù)民族古城之一。麗江古城始建于南宋,距今約有800年的歷史。麗江不僅歷史悠久,而且民族眾多,少數(shù)民族人口占全區(qū)人口的半數(shù)以上。隨著麗江旅游業(yè)的發(fā)展,到麗江古城觀光游覽的中外游客日益增多。1997年12月,麗江古城申報(bào)世界文化遺產(chǎn)獲得成功,填補(bǔ)了中國(guó)在世界文化遺產(chǎn)中無(wú)歷史文化名城的空白。 Lijiang is a mountainous city in northwest Yunnan Province. The old town of Lijiang, located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, is a town of scenic beauty and known for its history and culture. It is also a wellpreserved old town with features of ethnic minorities. The construction work of the old town was started from the Southern Song Dynasty about 800 years from now. Not only does Lijiang boast a long history, but also it boasts many ethnicminorities who make up over a half of the total population in the region. With the booming of Lijiang tourism, the old town of Lijiang is receiving a growing number of tourists from home and abroad. In December 1997, the old town succeeded in applying to be named a World Cultural Heritage Site, filling the gap of lacking a noted historical and cultural city in China on the World Cultural Heritage List. Unit 5In a study conducted in the UK, it was found that only four out of every five 1) were happy at work. Surprisingly, contrary to popular 2)F. notion, friendly, supportive colleagues and a good manager, instead of the salary or the love for the work, have been found to be the 3) causes of happiness at work. So, how do you keep your spirits up and, at the same time, 4) a sense of joy on the job? Here is one of the tips to help you on your way to finding happiness and plete job satisfaction in the workplace. Start with a positive outlook. Happiness is a state of mind。 it 5) an attitude, though not many people realize it. Staying happy at work is totally based on your 6)H. motivations and on a positive outlook toward your job, not on 7) rewards or material gain. Dwelling on (老是想著) the good 8)N. aspects of the work rather than rattling on and on (對(duì)...喋喋不休) about what makes you unhappy is the basic key to happiness. Negativity and 9)E. gossiping about bad things may be easy, but it is looking at the bright side that makes for the challenging part of a job. As Francesca Reigler puts it, Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves 10) , or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same.中國(guó)是茶的故鄉(xiāng),也是茶文化的發(fā)源地。自古以來(lái),茶就被譽(yù)為中華民族的“國(guó)飲”。無(wú)論是文人墨客生活中的“琴棋書(shū)畫(huà)詩(shī)酒茶”,還是平民百姓生活中的“柴米油鹽醬醋茶”,茶都是必備品。同時(shí),中國(guó)又是文明古國(guó),禮儀之邦。凡是來(lái)了客人或朋友,沏茶、敬茶的禮儀必不可少。隨著中外文化交流和商業(yè)貿(mào)易的發(fā)展,中國(guó)茶及茶文化傳向了全世界?,F(xiàn)在五大洲有不少?lài)?guó)家種茶,也有很多國(guó)家從中國(guó)進(jìn)口茶。中國(guó)茶和中國(guó)的絲綢及瓷器一樣,已經(jīng)成為中國(guó)在全世界的代名詞。 China is the hometown of tea and the birthplace of tea culture. Since ancient times, tea has been known as the national drink of China. In both the Chinese scholars39。 seven daily necessities, namely music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine and tea and mon people39。s seven ones, namely firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea, tea is listed as one of the necessities. Meanwhile, China is a country with ancient civilization and a land of courtesy. The practice of making and serving tea is essential whenever there are guests or friends. With the development of cultural exchange, merce and trade between China and other countries, Chinese tea and tea culture spread to the world. Today, a number of countries across the five continents grow tea plants, and many countries import tea from China. Chinese tea, like Chinese silk and chinaware, has bee synonymous with China in the world.