Sunday, June 8, 2008

Introduction of Seoul

Seoul is located in east north Asia, between China and Japan. In size, Seoul is not large, just half of New York. But population of Seoul is over 10million. There are four seasons in Seoul : spring, summer, fall, winter. Whenever seasons change, Seoul shows various features. When you visit in Seoul, the most outstanding feature is Han River which runs through the center of the city. Another feature is mountains surrounding the city. 600 years ago, ancestors established the capital in present site, Seoul. Although dynasty changes, Seoul is holding position as the capital of Korea. Because of status as a capital, Seoul has been center of political, economic and cultural for a long time. As a result, Seoul has traditional and modern cultures at the same time. Especially, various historical traces are concentrated in urban area : Inside of four gates. And Seoul has many entertainment facilities. Seoul is famous for convenient transportation. You can freely transfer a bus and subway. Seoul has seen significantly growth in so short a period and recognized as a symbol of Korea in the world. But trying is not stopped. Now Seoul has competed with other great cities of the world to be a special city with clearness and attraction.

practice
1. One of Seoul’s features is a long river, Hangang, that is through out the city.
- One of Seoul’s features is a long river, Han River, which runs through out the city.
2. The view of the beach is more spectacular than I saw any other places until now
- The view of the beach is more spectacular than that of any other places I have seen until now
3. How long time have passed me after I leaved my office!
- How long has it been since I left my office?
4. There live in in 2001
- 4,609 people lived there in 2001/There lived 4,609 people in 2001.
5. My home locates in apart from other homes.
- My home is located apart from other homes.
6. It’s size is 31.16㎢.
- Its size is 31.16㎢.
7. He is wearing white shirt, striped trouser and black hat and wearing white shoes.
- He is wearing white shirt, striped trouser, black hat, and white shoes.
8. her eyes are middle and have no eyelids.
- her eyes are medium size and she has no eyelids.
9. she looks a stubborn person
- she looks like a stubborn person / she looks stubborn.
10. And Seoul has many entertainment facilities.
- Seoul has many entertainment facilities.
11. The city are many interesting tourist attractions: museum, gallery, royal palace,
amusement park, etc.
- The city has many interesting tourist attractions: museums, galleries, royal palaces, amusement parks, etc.
12. All seasons is very beautiful like a landscape.
- All seasons are very beautiful such as a beautiful landscape in a postcard.
13. The waves is strong and high.
- The waves are strong and high.
14. most outstanding features is Han-river which across the center of the city.
- the most outstanding feature is Han River which runs through the center of the city.

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