中国国粹 quintessence of China

和谐相映 blend harmoniously

Step III 参考范文

Dear John,

I am glad to tell you something about Beijing.

Beijing, the capital of China, is an ancient and beautiful city, which lies in the north part of the country. Various buildings of both ancient and modern styles are harmoniously blended.

It is the center of politics, economy as well as culture in China.

Beijing has many places of interest, among which are the Great Wall, one of the eight wonders of the world, the Palace Museum and Tian'anmen Square which is one of the largest city squares in the world.

Regarding culture, Beijing Opera is

regarded as the quintessence of China. You shouldn't miss it if you come here.

When staying in Beijing, one of the most unforgettable experiences is to taste the famous Beijing Roast Duck. It is very delicious and I enjoy it very much.

Welcome to Beijing!

Best wishes! Yours,

Li Ming

Step IV Homework

Write a passage to introduce your hometown according to what we have learned today.