Cultural Experience in San Francisco Journal

Li Lan describes her cultural adventure in San Francisco, exploring the diverse neighborhoods, enjoying multicultural cuisine, and learning about the city's history. From street art in the Mission District to a museum showcasing California's past, she immerses herself in the blend of cultures. In Chinatown, she savors traditional Chinese dishes, reflecting on how immigrants contributed to shaping America. Li Lan's travel journal captures the essence of cultural fusion and heritage in the vibrant city of San Francisco.

• San Francisco
• Cultural Experience
• Travel Journal
• Multicultural Cuisine
• Immigrant Heritage

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2. In Li Lans travel journal, she described her experience back in San Franciscoa city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that ____56____ (occur) in 1906. In the morning, she walked around the Mission District, ____57____ (look) at the street art for a few hours. ____58____ (impress) by some delicious Mexican- Chinese noodles from a food truck, she exclaimed, What ____59____ mix of cultures there! Later, she headed to a museum ____60____ the historical changes in California were showed. In 1848, gold was discovered near San Francisco and a gold rush started. Many Chinese arrived during this period. ____61___ (earn) a living, some opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown. The museum did a ____62____ (real) good job of showing how America was built by immigrants from different ____63____ (country) and cultures. In the evening, Li Lan toured Chinatown. There were so many nice cafes and restaurants to choose ____64____. She selected a Cantonese restaurant and enjoyed some ____65____ (tradition) Chinese dishes.

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4. 66. Do you do exercise on a r_______ basis? Yes, twice a week. 67. Children are full of e _______ and never get tired. 68.I m deeply g_______ to Mary for her timely help. 69. Just p_______ the button and the machine will start. 70. In China, parents a_______ great importance to education nowadays. 71. I m so sorry! Tom admitted his mistake and a_______ to his mother. 72. You must show your i_______ card or the ticket when checking in for the train. 73. After three hours of climbing, they e_______ made it to the top of the mountain. 74. In space, astronauts collect all dirty water so that it can be r_______ for later use. 75. Tom has great b _______ in his doctor, saying he is confident that his doctor can cure him.

5. Terry 1. 2. 1. 80 2. Chinese Dragon Boat Races Dear Terry, Glad to hear that you ve received the invitation. I d definitely recommend you go for the races. As is known, Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is a significant cultural event in China. By participating in boat races in our school, you can experience this festival to the fullest. Also, this team-building activity will be an ideal chance for you to make new friends and practice communication skills. What s more, it won t take much effort for you, so smart and athletic, to learn dragon boating. I ll be right there cheering for your team. Hope you ll win a medal. Anyway, enjoy the races! Yours, Li Hua

6. My grandpa lived at the top of a mountain all by himself. This was my first time to stay with him. I was curious about everything around. Sometimes I went into the woods and pretended that I was Alex the Adventurer. I must stay near and I couldn't go past the big rock alone. This way, Grandpa could always see me from the yard.One morning, I raced up the path back to Grandpa's yard as fast as I could. Grandpa, I hear something strange in your woods!" I told him, He saw the excitement and fear in my eyes. hand with his big and warm one. As we hiked toward the big rock, I held Grandpa's hand tighter. I could feel my palms becoming sweaty. Cack-cack-cack ( )! There was that sound! I grabbed Grandpa's leg. Grandpa? " I whispered. "It's the first sign of spring," he said. big rock a bit. See if you can find out what it is." do next, "'I promise it's safe," he gently encouraged me. " nd I'll stay here by the big rock where you can see me. "No." I looked at Grandpa. His whole face seemed to be smiling, even his eyes, I wondered what an adventurer would do. I stood up straighter and made a brave face. I think I can do it. Crunch! Crunch! My feet stepped on the dead leaves as I got closer, Suddenly there was silence.I stopped and looked back. My face must not look so brave, because Grandpa said, "It's all right, Alex. Just a little further. Let's go to find out what it is," He took my What is that, How about you going past the By myself?" I hesitated, unsure of what to Grandpa," I said,

7. I stood up straighter and took a big step forward. Grandpa was watching me, and that gave me strength.l kept going, slowly but firmly. Going past the big rock, l found nothing but a big puddle ahead of me. Cack-cack-cack! Suddenly, the sound exploded. Several pairs of golden eyes were sticking up out of the water! Frogs! filled with wonder. Grandpa, come and see!"I called out. He walked over to where l stood, sign of spring. You are an adventurer" As l headed back up the path holding Grandpa's hand, l looked back and smiled. There was something special in Grandpa's woods. yelled, my voice You've found the first

8. I stand up straighter and take a big step forward.I'm Alex the Adventurer! Squish! goes the stinky mud when I lift up my shoes. Brown tadpoles are squirming at the edge of the puddle. Grandpa hands me a net. I scoop up a tadpole, and we put it in a jar of puddle water.Grandpa helps me boil lettuce and spinach leaves in the microwave to feed my little brown tadpole.Each time I come back to Grandpa's house, the tadpole is bigger, First, its back legs come in, Then,one day, my tadpole has front legs. Grandpa says it's called a now, and it's time for it to return to its puddle home.On this trip to the big puddle, I am brave enough to go ahead of Grandpa. I even smile at the stinky mud when it creeps into my shoes. I reach into the jar and get the little froglet on my finger, I hold it out to the water's edge. It won't budge. little further, I say. I touch the stub of its shrinking tail,and plip. its body makes a tiny ripple in the water.As I head back up the trail, holding Grandpa's hand, I look back and smile. There's something special in Grandpa's woods. froglet" It's all right, just a

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