Part 1

Hometown

13. Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?

答案:

Yes, we definitely learned about the history of Shanghai at school. Our teachers emphasized its transformation from a small fishing village to a bustling metropolis. We explored significant events, like the Opium Wars, and how they shaped the city's development. This knowledge helped me appreciate the diverse culture and the vibrant spirit of my hometown.


助记: history of Shanghai, transformation, fishing village, bustling metropolis, Opium Wars, shaped, diverse culture, vibrant spirit.


翻译:

是的,我们在学校确实学习了上海的历史。我们的老师强调了它从一个小渔村到繁忙大都市的转变。我们探讨了重要事件,如鸦片战争,以及它们如何塑造了这座城市的发展。这些知识让我更好地欣赏了我故乡的多元文化活力精神


笔记:

  1. transformation (/ˌtræns.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/) - a complete change, 转变
  2. metropolis (/məˈtrɒp.əl.ɪs/) - a large city, especially the chief city of a country or region, 大都市
  3. significant (/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/) - important or noteworthy, 重要的
  4. diverse (/daɪˈvɜːs/) - varied, different, 多元的
  5. vibrant (/ˈvaɪ.brənt/) - energetic and lively, 充满活力的