Lesson 5

The group arrives in Dunhuang. They take a tour around the city.

Ms. Martin：This is an amazing city.

Li Ming：It’s one of the main stops on the Silk Road. It’s famous as the City of Sands.  Many

people come here to see the ancient paintings in the Mogao Caves.

Jenny：I can’t believe it! We are walking on the same road as Marco Polo.

Danny：Yes, Marco Polo walked here. But did he ride a camel here?

Ms. Martin：Yes, Danny. Of course he did!

Danny：Well, then I want to ride a camel, too!

（They find a camel man on their way to Mingsha Mountain.）

Danny：Hello, sir. May I ride a camel?

Camel man：Sure.

Danny：Is it safe?

Camel man：Yes. You will not fall off.

Danny：Are you sure? That camel is really tall.

Camel man：Yes, he is tall. But you will be all right.

Jenny：Come on, Danny. It will be fun! I will ride a camel, too.

Danny：OK.

（The man helps Danny and Jenny onto the camels.）

Danny：Yay！This is fun! Look at me. I’m Marco Polo!