Macau is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to 1 . It is an interesting place and it has
a long history. Macau is a part of China and most people 2 there are Chinese .
The first Europeans to reach Macau came from Portugal (葡萄牙). More than four 3 years ago
the Portuguese(葡萄牙人) went there to trade with China. Some settled(定居) and 4 their homes
there. They 5 strong forts(要塞) to guard(保卫) the city on the island . They also built churches,
schools , hospitals and other places. Slowly the city 6 . People from many countries came to live
and work in Macau.
Today , many people visit Macau . Some only go there to 7 dog-racing or motor-racing or to
gamble(赌博). But Macau is quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just to walk around and look at
the old buildings and forts. You 8 you are back in the old days. Of course , some of the buildings
are now in ruins(废墟). The church of St Paul has only the front wall 9 steps leading up to it. But
it is still interesting to see.
When you are hot and tired, there are small cool gardens to rest 10 . When you are hungry,
there are good restaurants with many 11 food. Nearby are some islands, which are also nice to
visit and are easy to get to. There is certainly 12 to see and to do in Macau. |
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