The national,　 ①historical( history)　 city of Dunhuang is a famous tourist city famous for the Mogao Caves. It is ②situated ( situate)　 in the common boundary of Gansu Province,　 Qinghai Province and Xinjiang Province. Dunhuang,　 long ago ③referred ( refer)　 to as ‘Sha Zhou’,　 was the center of middle and eastern silk routes in ancient times.

　 With the flourishing of trade along the Silk Road,　 Dunhuang was made ④to become(become) the most open area in international trade in Chinese history.

Today,　 as a reminder of this historical area,　 we ⑤are left ( leave)　 with the Mogao Caves,　 Yangguan Pass,　 Yumenguan Pass and many wonderful Chinese poems ⑥describing ( describe)　 the time.

　　　　 Today, Dunhuang is a typical tourist city,　 clean and beautiful. Because of its splendid stone caves,　 tourism has become an important industry to Dunhuang City.

As a western city in China, it has become more convenient for people

to come and go as they please. Transportation is much more efficient,

⑦ensuring ( ensure)　 that your wonderful trip runs smoothly. May to September is the best time to visit, so be sure to plan your trip during these months.　 ⑧Including ( include)　 Dunhuang City in your tour is a decision you won’t regret!

8. The Chinese nation has a long and splendid civilisation.

7. I am studying painting and sculpture at an art school.

6. Every man is the architect of his own fortune( 命运) .

5. White is the symbol of purity( 纯洁) .

4. The school is situated in the heart of the city.

3. The Eiffel Tower is a famous Paris landmark.

2. The prices range from 30 yuan to 200 yuan.

1. Texas is the biggest state by area in the continental United States.

5. The first museum that he visited in China was the History Museum.