四、综合填空
Guilin has long been known 1.
for
its amazing natural beauty, but its stone carving relics (遗迹) are also a must-see for tourists.
Guilin stone carving began in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and 2.
developed
(develop) quickly in the Tang Dynasty. There are more than 2,000 stone carvings in all. Many of these 3.
artworks
(artwork) were placed in more than 30 famous mountain caves in the 4.
central
(centre) area of Guilin's tourist sites. Among the beautiful mountains and rivers, this forest of stone carving relics makes Guilin seem like a huge open-air museum.
Ancient stone carvings are valuable treasures 5.
because/as
they show the rich history and artistic skills of our culture. There are many different themes carved on the stones. Tourists can make a 6.
choice
(choose) to focus on their favourite themes, and then explore the carvings deeply to unlock the stories behind them.
These relics are not just silent stones—they are windows to the past. As it's said in the historical records, each carving carries special cultural meanings, 7.
including
(include) stories of ancient people and their daily life.
John Smith, 8.
a
tourist from the USA, said, "I 9.
have travelled
(travel) to many different cities around China already, and what touches me most is Guilin stone carvings. I believe more and more people 10.
will make
(make) their way to Guilin to enjoy the beauty of stone carvings."