Siena is an old city in the north of Italy. It began with a group of people living on(it) hills over 2,900 years ago. Around the year 1100, Siena becameimportant business centre in Italy, In 1472, the first bank of the world(build) in this city and has been doing business since then.
Today Siena is famous for(keep) its "old face".example, its city walls, which helped keep the city safe in the past, are(hundred) of years old now and look almost the same as before. Also, many old buildings are seen at the Piazza del Campo, the(important) meeting place of the city. Few things have really changed in this centre of public life for hundreds of years. Now people still go to the open space for sharing news, shopping,playing sports. There is one more thinghelps keep Siena's old face: Cars cannot enter the city most of the time.
Siena is old, but it's beautifully old. People are welcome(visit) this beautiful city and walk into the past.
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B: Yes, sir. Which country would you like to visit?
A:I'm too tired and just want to relax.
B: Maybe you can spend your holiday in Switzerland.
A: But it's too cold.
B: What about Australia? There is a lot of sunshine there all the year round.
A:And I can practice my English well.
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A. Where are you going? B. It's a wonderful place for skiing. C. I'd like to spend my holiday abroad. D. I've no idea. E. Good idea. F. It doesn't matter. G. I prefer warm places. |
In Australia, different people have different ways to enjoy themselves. They also have their own ideas about1to spend time.
2children, about 80%, work hard in school because they have to take lots of exams. After school, they don't want to stay at home reading books any more.3, they put aside their schoolbags and go out to play.
Some old people4early in the morning to5. It helps them know what is happening around the world. In the evening, they prefer to stay at home6rather than do anything else.
Young people enjoy having7trips at weekends. They go to mountains to have a picnic or go to the8to camp. They usually start on Friday and spend one or two days outside. Then on9evening, they start their way back home.10seems to be in a hurry, although a busy week is coming again.
