Macao is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. It is an interesting place and it has a long history. Macao is a part of China and most people1there are Chinese.
The first Europeans to reach Macao came from Portugal（葡萄牙）. More than four2years ago the Portuguese went there to do business with Chinese. Some settled and3their homes there. They built strong forts to guard their city on the island. They also built churches, schools, hospitals and other places. Slowly the city4. People from many countries came to live and work in Macao.
Today, many people visit Macao. Some only go there to5dog-racing or motor racing or to gamble（赌博）. But Macao is a quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just to walk around and look at the old buildings and forts. You6you are back in the old days. Of course, some of the buildings are now in ruins（毁坏）. The church of St. Paul has only the front wall7steps leading up to it. But it is still interesting to see.
When you are hot and tired, there are small cool gardens to rest8. When you are hungry, there are good restaurants with many9food. Nearby are some islands, which are also nice to visit and are easy to get to. There is certainly10to see and to do in Macao.
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