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a wonderful place for sightseeing both for travelers from China and abroad.Facing the Bohai Sea, Tianjin possesses a semi-moist continental monsoon climate.It has four distinctive seasons and each season has its own beauty to explore.

Tianjin’s spring begins from late March to early May.It is pleasant and suitable for traveling.Taking a hike on Mount Panshan in Jixian County is a good choice in this season.Early April is also a good time for travelers to pay a visit to the ancient town of Yangliuqing.However, occasionally there may be windy days or even sandstorms.

Summer in Tianjin is usually from mid-May to the end of August when it is very hot and damp.The temperature can reach as high as 35°C.The rainy season from June to August generates 75% of the year’s total rainfall.July tends to be the wettest month in this city, but there are still lots of things to do for fun.Travelers can choose to go to the seaside or visit the biggest man-made port in China.It is located in the district of Tanggu, which is no more than one hour drive from downtown.As well, the annual Tianjin Beer Festival is held in July.

The best time to visit Tianjin is September and October, as autumn is very pleasant with a mild temperature, and it is the right time to enjoy the brilliant(灿烂的) red, yellow and green leaves on Huangyaguan Great Wall.

In November, Tianjin slowly turns to winter, and the first snow usually falls during this month.The average low and high temperatures are -2°C and 16°C, respectively.January can be rather chilly and accompanied by piercing winds at times.The maximum temperature is 6°C and it can get down to as low as -15°C.Winter in this city is very dry and windy.On sunny days, however, shopping will be an ideal choice for visitors, as the city is less crowded and attractive discounts are available.Foreigners are fond of Ancient Culture Street.There they can find a wide variety of cultural Chinese items, such as calligraphy brushes, tea pots and all kinds of traditional handicrafts.

1.What beautiful tourist attractions and natural sceneries are mentioned in the passage?

2.What time is the rainy season of Tianjin?

3.Where is the biggest man-made port in China located?

4.What is the ideal place for visitors to travel in autumn?

5.Which month is the coldest in Tianjin? What is the lowest temperature?

Match the words with their Chinese translations:

21.go sunbathing

22.fun sports meet

23.swimming contest

24.fishing tackle

25.professional college

26.Dragon Boat Festival

27.students’union

28.outdoor activity

29.cyclingrace

30.on campus

A.端午节

B.钓具

C.在校园

D.职业学院

E.户外活动

F.晒日光浴

G.学生会

H.游泳比赛

I.趣味运动会

J.骑自行车比赛

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nt, I am filled with mixed feelings. It makes me happy and excited that I’ll see my beloved wife and children soon, but at the same time I don’t want to bid farewell to you, my dear students and friends as well as Tianjin, your beautiful city.

In fact, I regard Tianjin as my second hometown, and the students and teachers here as my family members and best friends. I’ll never forget the warmest welcome you gave me when I first arrived in Tianjin. I’ll never forget the day on which you took me to the hospital when I fell ill an the dumplings that Li Ming’s parents prepared for me that night.

Yet, I still remember you were all laughing at me when I was trying to use chopsticks for the first time in Tianjin Food Street, but do you know that now I prefer chopsticks to knives and forks?

I’m very glad to see the great progress you’ve made in your English and the prosperity of vocational education in Tianjin. I am told that many graduates from this college are devoting themselves to the construction of Tianjin now. I believe your future is bright and so is the future of Tianjin.

Now I’m leaving soon, but I have a strong desire to come back to Tianjin, back to my beloved school with my family as soon as possible.

Best wishes!

Thank you!

Answer the following questions according to the passage.

1.Why does the foreign teacher feel happy and excited?

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2.When and where were the students all laughing at him?

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3.What does the teacher say about the graduates of the college he has worked for?

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4.What is the speaker’s strong desire?

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5.What would you like to say to the speaker if he is your English teacher?

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