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Singapore

Mrs. ORegan

International School Manila

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Rikka

Bangkok

Kyohei

Rome

Jessica

NewYork

Caele

Athens

YoonHee

Kiev

Bianca

Paris

Georgie

Auckland

Antonella

Seoul

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BANGKOK AN AMAZING CITY

WITH MANY SITES TO SEE AND

EXPLORE.Bangkok has over 1,000 temples

that are just beautiful. Bangkok

also has a range of huge golf

courses and yummy foods.

Before the fall of Ayutthaya

Bangkok was a beautiful city

with lots of culture and activity.

In 2007 they built the newairport called Suvarnabhumi.

Before the Suvarnabhumi in its

place was a rice field and partly a

housing compound. If youre

wondering Bangkok is located in

the heart of Southeast Asia.

Night life in Bangkok

BangkokBANGKOK ISAMAZING!

Thats whats left of the

Ayutthaya Kingdom

! Tuk-Tuk in Bangkok


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! A temple in Bangkok

Golf: Bangkok has a number of large golf courses.

Some of them have the highest ratings in Asia.

Shopping: Bangkok has huge shopping centers. With

awesome discounts sometimes up to 80% off!

Night life: Bangkok is known for its night life and

entertainment.

Grand palace: which is an awesome architectural

building. That also has the infamous Emerald

Buddha.

Snake Farm: the Snake Farms real name is The

Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute. The Snake

Farm has one of the largest amounts of anti-venom

Serum in Asia.

Crocodile Farm: The crocodile is 30 kilometers away

from Bangkok and is very close to the Rose Garden, so

you could do them both on the same day! The

Crocodile Farm has over 60,000 seawater Crocodiles

for yoNational Museum: the National Museum wasonce

National Museum: the National Museum was once

used as a palace. The National Museum also consists

of many artifacts from Neolithic times, Sukhothai,

Ayutthaya to the modern Bangkok period.

Wha Mahathat: this is an old temple it was built

during the reighn of king Rama 1.

Wat Pho: Wat Pho has the very impressive hugeBuddha which is 46 meters long and 15 meters high.

Wat Ratchanatdaram: Wat Ratchanatdaram was

built during the reign of King Rama III, Next to the

temple is a statue of King Rama III.

Wat indravaihan: In this temple you will find a

Buddha (Luang Pho To) that is 32 meters tall and 10

meters wide. Wat indravaihan was build during the

reign of King Rama IV.

Vimanmek Mansion Museum: Vimanmek Mansion

Museum is a mansion that is the worlds largest golden

teak building. It is 3 stories high and contains 81

rooms and halls

Wat Trai Mit: Inside the Wat Trai Mit you will find

a solid gold Buddha that weighs 5! tonnes and 3

meters high.


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Past to Present

People have changed Bangkok by

building the new airport called

Suvarnabhumi. People built

the new airport because of the

increased number of tourism and

they needed a larger airport and

they needed increased services.

Before the Suvarnabhumi in its

place was a rice field and partly a

housing compound. After theybuilt it there was a beautiful and

a bigger airport.

Changing Landscape

Before the fall of Ayutthaya

Bangkok was a beautiful citywith lots of culture and activity.

However after the kingdom

collapsed in 1767 the new king,

Taksin, declared a new city called

Bangkok. After king Taksins

rule ended in 1782 the new

king, Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke,

transferred Bangkok to the east

bank of Thailand. The newname of the place was Krung

Thep Maha Nakhon, which

means city of angels. In the

boom years (1980s to 1990s)

Bangkok started to get its beauty

back by building skyscrapers and

shopping malls. But because the

kingdom collapsed it affected the

present by a lot of land getting

destroyed and Bangkok had to

change into a whole new city.

Bangkok tried but could not

recover the damage. In place of

the Ayutthaya kingdom now is

nothing but there are still remains

of the kingdom that attract a lotof tourists.

The airport was built on

September 28, 2007.

when the airport was built the

land had less parks and less

neighborhoods.

Chao Phraya River

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Bangkok was found in

1782 by the monarch

present during the Chakri

dynas ty . Bangkok i s

located in the heart of

Southeast Asia.

Some opportunities

that are in Bangkok is the

theatre, some cultural

dances and the orchestra.

People moved to Bangkok

in the pas t becauseBangkok had a lot of

natural resources some

natural resources include:

tin, rubber, lead and

natural gasses.

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people live in Bangkok.

There are two major

businesses in Bangkok

c a l l e d : B a n g k o k

International Trade and

Exhibition Center and

S t o c k E x c h a n g e o f

Thailand. People chose to

live in Bangkok today

because of the food and

restaurants and a lot of

people move to Bangkok

today because of job

opportunities.

Bangkoks Population.

A little girl in her home.

Bangkoks dancers performing the

traditional dance


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Population:

About 9,100,000 people

(2008)

Weather/Climate:

The climate can get up to 75

to 90 Fahrenheit (24 to 32

Celsius)

November to February is a

slightly cooler season during

these seasons Bangkok is dry

and warm temperatures are

about 19 to 33 degrees

Celsius.

March to May is a hot season

with temperatures that can beabout 42 degrees Celsius

June to October is the rainy

season. Bangkoks weather is

wet, but never cold the rain is

warm.

Symbol:

Elephants are a symbol

because they are important to

Thai culture and beliefs.

Languages:

Central Thai, Southern Thai,Northeastern Thai and

northern Thai are all

languages that are spoken in

Bangkok.

Religions:

About 95% are Buddhists

About 4% are Muslims

Bangkok also has a small number

of Christians and Hindus.

Traditions/customs: Buddhist holidays:

Visakha Bucha-takes place in late

May or early June-celebrates the

buddhas birth and death.

Khao Pansa is the Buddhist

season of lent-lasts from July to

October

Holidays:

Thai New Year is in April.

Songkran is a three day waterfestival it takes place on the

hottest day of the year.

Loi Krathong is the candle

festival takes place in fall usually

late October or November under a

full moon

Landmarks:

Grand palace, Vinamek, palace

complex and another landmark is

Bangkoks thousands of temples.Topography:

Bangkok is on a Bay.

Bangkok is only 1 or 2 meters

above sea level.

Buddha


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TokyoRelocation GuideBy Nea Tan

Tokyo is like a cherry blossom blooming

with color. It was already a very modern place

(in that time) and had many hi-tech supplies,

but after the earthquake, they improved and

rebuild everything making it look like what it is

today! In 2010 the population of Tokyo is

around 13 million or more. It is one of the

busiest cities in the world compared to other

place like Philippines. In the year 1960,

Shibuya, Tokyo bus station was a large spaced

area with only small spaced bus parking areas

just like other bus stations in Tokyo. Now

Tokyo bus station and many other places are

colorful and very lively! So if you find this

interesting keep reading the article to find out

more!

TOKYO

By:N

eaTan


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Tokyo was already a very

modern place (in their time)

that had many hi-tech supplies.

Tokyo already had building,

roads, and cars but there

werent any non- flammable

supplies.Japanese people usedto believe that a giant catfish

lived underground that causes

earthquakes.On September 1st,

1923 at 11:58 pm the

earthquake struck. This event

happened around lunch time

so many of the people were

using stoves but when the

earthquake struck many of the

stoves toppled over causing a

fire that spread across Tokyo.

They couldnt put the fire outbecause the earthquake had

broken the water mains. Many

homes and buildings were

swept away by the landslides.

100, 000 or more died and

people disappeared

mysteriously when this event

occurred.After the earthquake,

the people reconstructed

Tokyo with new and better

roads, trains and public

service. Public buildings are

now made with regulationsand to accommodate

refuges for the people. In

1960, September 1st turned

into a holiday called Disaster

Prevention Day to

commemorate the

earthquake and to remind

people of the importance of

that day. Also private and

public schools host disaster

drills so they can be

prepared if this mighthappen again. There is now a

memorial museum called the

Kanto Earthquake memorial

museum.

When I went to Tokyo first thing I thought

was this is technology city. I strolled

around the city visiting many place but my

favorite was Tokyo Tower and it looked likethe Eiffel Tower! After I ambled threw the

park looking at the beautiful Cherry

Blossoms but there where so many people!

They must have wanted to look at the

Cherry Blossom too! Tokyo has many

awesome places to go too and I hope I

can visit there again!

Sarah Rodriguez

Impacts on Past and Present

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Tokyo

Disneyland

It was the

first Disney

Park to be

built outside

of the United

States and is

the #1 place

to go in

Tokyo!

Watch the

fireworks!

Fireworks in

Tokyo are

held over

rivers and

lakes and it

is best to

watch in hot

summer

nights!

Population and

Resources

The city of Tokyo was established in 1868 when Tokyo became the capital of Japan instead of Kyoto.

It is located on the east side of the main island, Honshu near the Tama River (which separates Tokyo

and Kanagawa) and Sumida River (which branches from the Arakawa River and flows into Tokyo

Bay). In the past people came to Tokyo because of many reasons; two of the reasons are that Tokyo

used to be a fishing village and the trading center. Today people come to Tokyo because of the

beautiful scenery, great food, safety and fashion. The population is 13 million or more (2010). The

major nationalities represented are Japanese (of course), Korean, Chinese, Americans, Filipino and

Britts. Some of the major industries and businesses today include Nintendo, Sony and Toyota. Today

people choose to live in Tokyo due to the good schools, safety and job opportunities. Therefore Tokyo

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Changing landscapes

This picture shows how

people have changed the

landscape of Tokyo. Before, in

the year 1960, Shibuya, Tokyo

bus station was a large spaced

area with only small spaced busparking areas. Then around the

year 2009, humans changed the

landscape by adding more

parking areas for the buses, more

buildings, colorful buses smaller

roads a shaded area for people to

wait in. They did this because

they probably wanted to make

the place more modern so more

people can come and use theirbuses. Today, because of this

change, Shibuya, Tokyo bus

station has more people come to

use the buses and it is as colorful

as ever!

Cherry

Blossom

Viewing is one

of the bestthings to do in

Tokyo! It is best

to go there in

spring!

Shop! Shop! Shop! Tokyo is one the places

with unique clothing styles that CANNOT

be missed!

Tokyo Tower is a

place where you

can see a

wonderful view of

Tokyo and it looks

likes the EiffelTower!


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Ueno Zoo is a 100 year old zoo filled

with exotic birds and animals. There

is also a petting zoo for kids withadorable animals in it. (below)

The Basics

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(Left) Tokyo dome City is an

amusement park with awesome

City: Tokyo

Country it is in: Japan

Area/Region: Asia

Population/Statistics: 13 million and

more (2010)

Location:

It is located on the eastern

side of the main island,

Honsh!

Weather/Climate:

Winter (December to

February) is below freezing.

Summer (June to August) is

hot, muggy and may have

torrential (violent) rains.

Spring (March to May) is

warm and pleasant.

Autumn (September to

November) is windy andcool.

Motto: My town Tokyo

Languages: Japanese

Religion:

Christian

Buddhist

Shintoist

Traditions/Customs:

No shoes in houses

Fireworks

Festivals

School Fairs

Holidays:

New Years

Golden Week

Girls day

Boys day

Kids day

Tanabata

Obon

Christmas Valentines day

Landmarks:

Tokyo Tower

Mt. Fuji

Hanazapo Jinja

Kamnari Gate

Jingo Shrine

Imperial Palace

The Tokyo Earthquake

Memorial

The Japan Calligraphy

Museum

The Rainbow Bridge

Topography:

Tama River

Separates Tokyo and

Kanagawa

It runs from west to the east

Sumida River

It branches from the

Arakawa River at Iwabuchi

and flows into Tokyo Bay

It runs from the north to the

south


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March.9th 2011

Welcome to Roma! The Rome is like a mixture

of ancient and present.

Roman Empire was the

largest empire of the ancient

world. When the Rome was

the largest empire, there were

so many trading. The river

was used for transportation.

Roman people traded actively

using the river and the sea. So

the many culture was mixing

like many kind of cheeses are

melting in pizza. As the

culture developed, people came

to Rome. People changed the

landscape because of roads,

bridges, and buildings.

By-Abe:HISTORICALROME

Authentic Pizza

Mouth of Truth

Location Map of Rome

Trevi Fountain

Map of Rome City


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Fun Facts of RomaCity: Rome (in Italy)

Area: Europe

Population: 2,724,347people

(Dec.31 in 2008)

Location: Central west coast

Climate: Mediterranean climate

(meaning: when the summer

comes, its hot. But when wintercomes, its so cold.)

Symbol: Capitoline mother wolf

with 2 human baby boys (symbol

of Rome).

Language: Italian

Religion: Roman Catholic

Tradition:Name ----- Pesta della

Madonna del Carmine

Date ------- July 16th every year.

Place ------ Rome

Why ------- It is

dedicated to the Madonna.

Holidays: See paper.

Landmarks: Trevi Fountain,

Colosseum, and Roman Forum.

Topography: Surrounded by hills,mountains and there are so many

rivers in Rome.

FROM:

ANECDOTES

What Do You Want To

Know About Rome?

The Colosseum was used for many murder and

open punishments. It is one of the famous

buildings in Rome.


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Roman Empire was the

largest empire of the

a n c i e n t w o r l d . T h e

Pantheon was one of the

most important buildings in

a n c i e n t R o m e . T h e

Pantheon was built for all

of the Roman gods. Rome

controlled all the places

around the Mediterranean

Sea. The first Pantheon

was built by Emperor

Agrippa in 27 A.D. But it

burned in 80 A.D. Then,

Emperor Domitian built

again. But it also burned in

110 A.D. So, the EmperorH a d r i a n r e b u i l t t h e

Pantheon in 126 A.D, and

still remains today. But it

was changed from the first

one. The architecture of

the Pantheon is famous in

the world. For example,

Rotunda, Rotunda is the

architecture in University

of Virginia, and the many

government bui ldings

c o p i e d P a n t h e o n s

architecture.

Grape for the Italianwine.

Pantheon after Hadrian rebuilt it Skylight of Pantheon

Hadrians Pantheon

Jefferson's Rotunda (University of

Vir inia


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Rome was established in 753 B.C. There were 7

hills and a river, and they were by the sea. The 7

hills were steep, so they were good for defense

against enemies. The river was used for

transportation. Roman people traded actively using

the river and the sea.

There are many opportunities to find in Rome,

such as its history, art, architecture, sport (soccer,etc.), food, and cooking. In the past, people came to

Rome, because it was the center of Europe and

famous for its trade. Today it is also famous for

tourism, technology, fashion, and Italian wine.

There are 2,724,347 people (Dec.31, 2008). The nationality is Italian. The major

industries are tourism, Italian film, banking, electronics, and aerospace industry. Today

people choose to live in Rome, because it has many attractive opportunities to live, and it is

one of the beautiful cities in the world.The most important thing I learned about the population of Rome is that the location and

its trade effected the life of Roman people very much.

Do You Think Roman People Do

The Same Things As Us?

Authentic Spaghetti

There is a canon, and when its 11:30, 2

armies will come. When 12 oclock came,

they fire. Janiculum is on the hill, so you

could see many old buildings.

Vatican is smallest country in the world.

Vatican has biggest church in the world (St.

Peter's Basilica).


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Rome changed from 1485 to now. People changed the landscape

because of roads, bridges, and buildings. There were two world wars

(1915-1916 and 1943-1944). Each war changed the landscape of Rome

very much. A lot of old buildings were destroyed in each war. Therewere 7 steep hills but its not steep now, because the building was

increased.

People changed Rome because the population got bigger. Before,

there were many farms around Rome, but today there are only buildings.

When the population got bigger, the landscape of Rome changed very

much.

As you can see from 2 pictures that the buildings were gone and the

new road was build, and the buildings were rebuilt. These pictures show

the time line from 1900-now in the Rome.

The population of Rome, is very proud of the history of my city. They

try to protect the citys history.

Look How We Have Changed The

Landscape.

St. Peter's Basilica (New picture)St. Peter's Basilica (1900-1914)


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New York City is the North Star Polaris, in the night sky,

gleaming and shimmering brightly; its a one of a kind city.

This city used to be a leisure city with loose airline security and

less police patrol and FBI dogs sniffing on its streets; however, after

the nine eleven tragedy, security tightened, and your safety is

ensured seven-fold when you are in New York City. People in New

York City can step into a building, feeling confident that they wont

get hurt.

Today, New York City attracts people from all corners of the

Earth with its unbeatable glamour, like a magnet, and people come

here seeking to fulfill their dreams, which is why New York Citys

population is roughly 8,400,000 people! Thats why New York Citys

streets are as busy as a bee!

On Park Avenue, there used to be a railroad. It was changed

because with the economy picking up, more and more people flowed

to the city to make a living, and hence the trains in the street are notenough and efficient for commuters. Instead, subways were used as a

new way of transportation. This is because subways are faster, easier

to ride, and you don't have to wait for a long time, and there is no

traffic jam, either. They start to consider more of the environment

protection when developing the community, and they show this by

planting plants, grass, and green life, which replaces the old railroad.

New York City is like your favorite dessert; it has up- to- date

transportation and building, etc, which is also starting to growenvironmentally friendly.

Come to New York City, and experience all the wonderful

sensations!

The Basics

City: New York City

Location: North America,

Northeast Coast of United States

Population/ Statistics: 7.3 million

(1996)

Weather/Climate: Average

temperatures range from 26F in

Jan. to 84F in July

Motto/ Symbols: The Big Apple,

Gotham City, The City That Never

Sleeps

Languages: English (Official)

Religion(s): Christian, Hebrew,

Buddhism * main religions*

Traditions/Customs: Eating hotdogs

from street vendors, New Year's

Eve Ball Dropping, Parading,

Fireworks

Holidays: New Year's Day, St.

Patrick's Day, Independence Day,

Thanksgiving, Christmas

Landmarks: The Statue of Liberty,

World Financial Center, Empire

State Building, Chrysler Building,

Central Park, Times Square,

Rockefeller Center, Ellis Island,

Liberty Island!Topography: Hudson River-

separates New York and New

Jersey and is next to Government

Island, East River- separatesManhattan and Queens and flows

into the Sound River, Harlem River-

Separates Manhattan and the

Bronx, flows from Hudson River

into East River

New York CityJessica

Welcome to New York City

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROUDLY PRESENTS.... A FINANCIAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD....

JESSICA

Map of New

York City


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New York City used to have two spectacular tall twin

towers, called the World Trade Center, as its city

landmark. This city used to be a leisure city with loose

airline security and less police patrol and FBI dogs

sniffing on its streets. The city's financial center used to be

located in the Downtown

Wall Street area, which in

large contributed to the

Downtownaccomplishment and

supported and boosted

small nearby business. Life

in Downtown was lively

and colorful, and it was

like a dream.

T h e n e v e r y t h i n g

changed on September

11th, 2001 when the Al-

Qaeda terrorists attacked

the World Trade Center.

There were several reasons

why the terrorists initiated such

an attack. One reason is the presence of the United

States in Saudi Arabia, or the "Holy land. The Al-

Qaeda decided to give Americans a lesson so that the US

will never disturb them ever again. Another reason is

because the United States was supporting Israel, and the

Al Qaeda didn't want the "Great Satan" to exist in themiddle east. One more reason is because the United

States had sanctions against Iraq.

The terrorists hijacked four airplanes on September

11th, 2001, each had over 200 passengers. Each plane

was targeted to crash into a major landmark of the

United States: the World Trade Center, the Pentagon,

and the White House. People screamed and ran as two

jets crashed into the World Trade Center in New York

City, which engulfed in flames as the Twin Towers hit

many other buildings until they fell apart, all crumpled up

in a heap of ashes. People died in a miserable way; the

police had said that people were falling down, and they

hit the ground with such force it sounded like a shotgun

going off.

At the end, there were many casualties. In total, there

were 2,997 deaths, 2,606 of which were either in the

Towers or on the ground, running away. There were no

survivors on the

planes either. Beside

heavy casualties,

Wall Street was hithard financially as

well: many banks

and financial service

companies

abandoned

Downtown and

relocated to

Midtown; many

small Downtown

business vanished as

a result. Downtown's

prosperity vanished as

fast as a snap.

With such a huge loss, Americans began to

think about how to tightly control the security to prevent

tragedies like this happening again in the future. As a

result, New York City, and the rest of the world, are now

taking extra precautions to not just airline security, but

security of all kind. All passenger bags will be screened,and all passengers will be requested to take off shoes and

jackets to pass through the security gate. Sometimes

people might be singled out for more detailed inquiry and

examination, and no more knifes and liquids can be

carried onboard. Trained FBI dogs appear everywhere in

the airport, in the streets, in the subways, etc, and police

patrol more often than before and people are stopped to

be checked. The 9-11 tragedy impacted New York City,

and the rest of the world in many ways, good and bad.

IMPACTS OF THE PAST ON THE PRESENT- THE NINE ELEVEN TRAGEDY...

World Changing History

The Nine Eleven Tragedy

How this Changed the World

Did you know?

That Osama Bin Ladens father had

close ties with the royal family of Saudi?

The World Trade Centers Twin Towers


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Fun Facts

Columbia

University

private university in New

York City

a traditional member of the

Ivy League

used to be called Kings

College in 1754

it was renamed Columbia

College in 1784 after the

American Revolution

became Columbia

University in 1912.

its liberal arts college began

admitting women in 1983

differed from other private

Eastern universities in its

emphasis on such subjects

as nature study, commerce,

history, and government

It has strong graduate

programs in the arts and

sciences and several

notable research institutes

It is one of the mostprofessional schools in

America

The city of New York City (NYC) was

established in 1664. It was located near

the Hudson River. The river now serves as

a fishing area and a trading port

(transportation). The first inhabitants

were Native Americans of the Iroquois

tribe called the Lenape people.

In the past, people came to New York

City for many reasons. One of the reasons

is that New York City was a huge trading

center because it is near the Hudson River.

Another reason was because New York

City is part of the New World, so people

come to this place to seek their dreams.Also, there were fish, rocks and minerals,

freshwater, hunting land, and good land

for agriculture. But now, most of the

resources are gradually disappearing,

which makes the difference between the

past NYC and the current NYC.

Today, New York City attracts people

from all over theEarth with its unbeatable

glamour, like a magnet. One reason why

people come here is because New York

City is the world's biggest financial center

and people come here looking for better

paid jobs with better career development.

Another reason is because NYC is one of

the fashion capitals of the world. Many

young people come here with their dreams

to work in the model industry. New York

City is also famous for its Broadway shows.

Many people come to audition for the

cast, while others decide to watch and

enjoy the show. New York City has good

education systems; top-notch Colombia

University and New York University are

located here. There are numerous foreign

students coming here to receive an

advanced education. New York City has a

lot of attractions for tourists such as

museums and the Statue of Liberty, and

the tourism incom e is also a big

contribution to the city's economy. With all

of this happening around, you can sure

say that New York City is as busy as a

bunch of worker bees!

New York City is the most populated

city in the United States. The populationof New York City is roughly 8,400,000

people, and the population of New York

State is about 20,000,000 people. That

means that around 43 percent of New

York States population lives in New York

City!

New York City is an immigration city.

The major ethnic groups are African

American, who mostly live in Harlem,

Chinese, who mostly live in Chinatown,

Spanish, who mostly live in East Harlem,

and Italian, who mostly live in Little Italy.

New York City is a very fascinating

city. It provides opportunities for people

with different abilities/skills, different

needs, and people with different

expectations. I'm sure that no matter who

you are, you will definitely find what you

came her looking for. No matter what

you're here for, you'll find New York City

full of hope and opportunity.

People andthe

City--------------------------------------------------------------------

Where the LandMeets the City

PEOPLE AND THE CITY....

JESSICA

A View of New York City


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Park Avenue is one of the major avenues in New York City. As a miniature of the city, these pictures of Park

Avenue not only show how the avenue changes over the years but also reflect how people have changed the

landscape of New York City from one side. The first photo (right) is Park Avenue in the 1950s. The second photo

(below) shows its current appearance.

Before, in the early 1950s, there was a railroad running across the city in the middle of the avenue and a few

old styled cars on the street. Few short and tall buildings stand across the street. The vast and endless blue sky

hugs the city with a faint trace of white clouds that are always smiling to people.

Then, around 1960s, humans started to change the landscape. A building project, the addition of the tall

skyscrapers and the grass and plants as a replacement of the railroad tracks was what changed this scene the

most.

It was changed because with the economy picking up, more and more people flowed to the city to make a

living, and hence the trains in the street are not enough and efficient for commuters. Instead, subways were used

as a new way of transportation. This is because subways are faster, easier to ride, and you don't have to wait for a

long time, and there is no traffic jam, either. All of these made subways the most efficient and convenient way to

travel around the city. Also with economy booming, many more companies were established or expanding andmany more people moved into the city. With limited land, people started to construct a lot more buildings and

high rising skyscrapers along the avenue to live or work. Because the city had no more space to expand out, it

expanded up.

What happened to Park Avenue also happened to many other parts of New York City. Today, because of

these changes, the city of New York is now like a giant full of nature stepped into a shrinking machine, and

turned into a human being, with a suit, and only has eyes for the economy. Numerous amounts of skyscrapers

and buildings are standing closely with each other on the streets, which blocked the beautiful blue sky, and it

seems like there is only a scrap of sky above us. Technology is more advanced, and the building materials in

fashion are now different. That's why most of the buildings now aren't made of bricks, but mostly made of

cement, steel, or glass, which also lasts longer, stronger and more beautiful.

The city probably has more pollution than before because the number of cars on the streets are increasing

sharply, and when a taxi passes by, you can smell the foul scent of gas. When the railroad was removed, the

government realized the need to be more environmentally friendly, and planted the path of the railroad with

plants, glass, flowers, etc., and day by day, the city is still growing, and learning from its mistakes.

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TheLandscape

Over Years...

THE LANDSCAPE OVER YEARS.....

Experiences in New York City

I remember going to New York City for the first time, and I was little. I just came from a subway straight away from the

airport, and boy was I amazed! The subway was filled with people, and I remember having to squish between two strangers. Itwas really hot, and sweaty, but it all payed off when I reached Central Park. I was playing in the so many playgrounds, and going

to a bunch of water parks! It was...COOL, yeah, thats the word. -Trish

Ok, so, when we first when there, my family and I walked or took the subway to get from place to place. I especially remember

walking down Fifth Avenue, staring at the displays. I also remember going into this HUGE Toys R Us Store, 4 stories high, with a

FERRIS WHEEL right smack in the middle of the whole store, which I rode with my little sister. Then I remember going into a

giant M&M Store, that had SO MANY FLAVORS!!! YUMMY!!! ! -Bianca

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There is so much to do in New York City! This is one of the most crowded places in the world, because there are so

many tourists trying to get a glimpse of all of New York Citys sights, and trying to cram them in their limited amount of

vacation time!

8. Jingle bells, jingle bells! Rockefeller Center is an amazing place. You will really be lucky if you

come at Christmas, when you can watch the spectacular sight. Its still as excellent when its not

Christmas, though!

7.SCENE! Welcome to Broadway, New York Citys specialty! Actors

rom all over the world gather here in search of playing in a Broadway show. Auditions are held,

nd the best of the best get in!

6. This is what I call the one with nature. Central Park is New York

Citys top spots. This is one of the only parts of New York where nature is still preserved. If you

are someone who enjoys calm vacations, nature, and/or adventure/ hiking, then this is definitely

the place for you!

5. Ever dreamed of seeing New York City from its highest point? Ever thought of seeing one of

s major financial centers? Ever wondered what King Kong was holding on to would be like? Ever

een the movie Elf, and where it was based in? Being in New York City is a great opportunity to

chieve all those goals. The Empire State Building allows many people to look up to it, as the tallest

building in New York.

4.My country tis of thee. Sweet land of liberty Smiles broaden whileothers disappear when immigrants see Lady Liberty. Many people now enjoy

seeing the famous Statue of Liberty, or Lady Liberty, and dont break out in

stress. There are many smaller Lady Liberty models in the world, but

why not see the original one?

3. In Fifth Avenue, there are plenty of shopping centers and you can shop, shop, shop all

ay! However, a major biggie in this area is the glass Apple store. It is so amazing; many of

Apples newest creations are put there, and the builders put in a LOT of effort in building this

technological palace.2. When you visit New York City, you have to visit the Museum of Natural History as well. Make

sure you stay late, and so you can watch as all of the things inside it become alive, like in Night at

the Museum! Just kidding, but when you go there, you can feel like youre reliving history! By the

way, your exit pass is eating a Sabretts hot dog on the steps of this great museum!

1. We saved the best for last! This is where New York City really

ets one of its nicknames; the City that Never Sleeps. A lucky time to come would be New

Years Eve, when Times Square is lighted with all different colors, then counting down to

, and announce it is a new year. However, without being here at that particular time

oesnt mean that Times Square is boring! Jobs, shops, and anything else you can dream

f is aligned on this street! You can never be bored here!

! As you can see, New York City is a city with basically everything to do! Shops you want may just be aroundhe corner, and anything you want can be found there This city definitely deserved the title as The City that Never Sleeps.

Top Things Not to Miss in New York City!

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M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 1

The Latin motto ofLondon is, Domine

dirige nos whichmeans, Lord direct

(guide) us.

The landmarks ofLondon stretch from all

different areas of thecity. They include

Buckingham Palace,Big Ben, The Tower of

London, Palace ofWest Minister, and St.

Pauls Cathedral.

LONDONb y : j a i m e t .

London is located at 52.875N

2.375W. measures 93,642 sq miles

long. It covers an area of 607 sq. miles

and is also separated by the River

Thames. The population in 2005 was

7.2 million. The urban population is

84.4% while the rural population is

10.6%. It is snowy in the winter (and is

sometimes rainy) but generally there is a

slight chill in the summer.

The

symbols of

London are as

shown:

The red cross is the St. Georges

cross

The red sword represents the same

sword that beheaded St. Paul, who is

the patron saint of the city.

The pound is the currency of

London

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The languages of London are

English, Welsh, Irish Gaelic, andScottish Gaelic.

There are different religions in

London, which includes 59% Anglican,

9% Catholic, 3% Muslim, 23% Non

Denominational

London is rich with a wide variety

of traditions and customs that they

practice.

May Day, a festival that celebrates

the month of May. It is the time of the

year when the warmer weather begins

and the flowers and the trees begin to

blossom.

Trooping of the Color is the

carrying of the flag.

Changing of the guard

London holidays include

Halloween, April Fools Day, Christmas,

Easter, New Year, Guy Fawkes Day, and

Burns night.

London bridge at sunset

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London has a rich 2000-year-old history, but

much of it is hidden and hard to perceive by the

uninitiated. Today, The buildings that we see in

Modern London are made up of the original

foundations during the Second World War. It had

a horrific past but the country overcame that to

become a sprawling economic metropolis. But the

real spirit of Blitz is reflected by the courage and

bravery of the citizens of London and their unityto make the country a better place to live in.

Dorchester street in the early

1920s

Following the

German invasion of

Poland, the British

Government declared

war on Germany in

1939. In the year 1940,

during the Second World

War, German bombers

attacked London and

other British cities. This

bombing raid becameknown as the Blitz. The

Blitz was an incredibly

damaging event in the

history of London.

People were fearful for

their lives during the

Blitz and they took

shelter underneathsubway stations to save

themselves. A large

number of people were

evacuated for their safety.

The Germans

objective was to destroy

the British industry. They

knew that Britain would

not be able to fight back

if their factories were

destroyed. Hitlers main

area of interest during

the bombing raid wasthe production of

weapons being made in

London. Hitler wanted

to dramatically decrease

this countrys weapons

production and the raid

was his key to doing that.

Secondly, Hitler wantedto destroy all of Englands

air force and naval bases.

There were many effects, which the Blitz caused. One of them was the

destruction of London and other major cities of England. A lot of

important historical monuments, which have some practical use in English

Society was damaged. The House of Commons, which is the second

branch of parliament and contain government officials who are not noblemen or noble women was also greatly damaged. Secondly, there were

43,000 innocent men, women, and children killed during this horrific raid

and more than 2 million people were made homeless because of the Blitz.

On the other hand, there also were good effects, which the Blitz gave

England. Firstly, women got more involved and got more respect after the

war because they kept the country going while the men were gone for war.

The second good effect to London and the rest of England was the

enormous production rate, which occurred during the war. This boosted

the countrys economy more than ever before. Prime Minister Winston

Churchill graciously commented on the citizens of London because of their

bravery during this great tragedy.

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M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 1POPULATION AND RESOURCES: LONDON

London was formed around

two thousand years ago by the

greatest civilization known to

man -The Romans. At first

London was composed of two

cities, the city of Westminster

and London. London lies in the

heart of these two great cities

making it a large area between

them. In 43 AD, London was

already a great roman tradingpost. Goods were shipped in

from one country to another

forming Roman Trade.

London is now becoming a world

recognized financial center of track. It is

becoming so financially

rich that the entire

world recognizes

their potential as a

heightening world

economy. Several

manufacturing

businesses can be

found in London.

Some of which,

includes electrical

electronic devices,

and food production.Most jobs can also be

found in Central

London.

There is a wide range of job

opportunities available for people from

different countries like Asians, Africans or

others who have migrated to England.

Immigrants from certain countries, which

are prone to abuse when immigrating to

western countries are being treated fairly.Workers are being compensated fairly

depending on the nature of their jobs.

Taxes are low for everybody living within

the city. Also, there are a wide range of

health care services for both an immigrant

and a citizen of London, which are

provided whenever one is injured or ill.

Lastly, there are excellent

university choices available

for college students to

choose from which are

world famous for the

education they provide.

Shipbuilding is providing

London with a huge

amount of financial

benefits and economical

heightening. Because

London is becoming aleading world global

center, it is high in arts

and entertainment as well as

fashion. It is also the worlds largest

financial center along side New York.

In summary London has been largely

benefiting from its growing economy.

It is has been consistently growing and

becoming globally competitive. Years

from now, together with its strong

foundations, interesting past, and

united citizens, London will become

one of the worlds greatest countries.

People have changed the landscape of London through the building of historical monuments such as Big Ben; these and

several wars changed Londons landscape. There are several different reasons for why people have changed Londons landscape.

The main reason for this is that is that noblemen and kings were a motivation for the building of the landscape of London. The

changes were that the buildings in early London were shorter than modern buildings today and the traffic then was less than the

current traffic today. The types of traffic include road blockage, road accidents, traffic jams weather and other natural traffic

causers.

The exact changes to the buildings in London were that the buildings height increased over time and there were fewer trees

surrounding the buildings than now. Also there was little traffic before in comparison with modern times. The major changes which

affected Londons landscape occurred in the early 20th century all through toward the 21st century. Architects in the early 20th

century saw the potential for London to be a city of skyscrapers and so they began building taller buildings and gradually over

tome traffic increased.

The effect of all of this was that there are now much taller buildings than before, traffic has increased over time and there arenow more trees being planted in the areas where early 20th century buildings stood. Because the bombings made large areas of

land be destroyed this therefore made it an area to build tall buildings.

In summary Londons landscape has changed through the advancement of technology and time.

THE CHANGE OF : LONDON

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ALBERT MEMORIAL HYDE PARK,

London, England

People have changed the

landscape of London through the

building of historical monuments

such as Big Ben; these and several

wars changed Londons landscape.

There are several different reasons

for why people have changed

Londons landscape. The main

reason for this is that is that

noblemen and kings were a

motivation for the building of the

landscape of London. The changes

were that the buildings in early

London were shorter than modern

buildings today and the traffic then

was less than the current traffic

today. The types of traffic include

road blockage, road accidents, traffic

jams weather and other natural

traffic causers.

The exact changes to the

buildings in London were that the

buildings height increased over time

and there were fewer trees

surrounding the buildings than now.

Also there was little traffic before in

comparison with modern times. The

major changes which affected

Londons landscape occurred in the

early 20th century all through

toward the 21st century. The effect

of all of this was that there are now

much taller buildings than before,

traffic has increased over time and

there are now more trees being

planted in the areas where early

20th century buildings stood.

Because the bombings made large

areas of land be destroyed this

therefore made it an area to build

tall buildings.

In summary Londons landscape

has changed through the

advancement of technology and

time.

EXPERIENCING LONDON

Anecdote from a tourist

Question to tourist: Briefly describe your trip to London.

Always shopped at the price of coffeeThinks streets are dull

Likes the greenery located there

Stayed with good friends

Enjoys English history

Went into the surrounding English countryside

-Mrs. Rena Oregan

Question to tourist: Briefly describe your trip to London.

A wide range of activities to do there

Always saw friend there

Monuments were always quite interesting to see

Forest like parks encouraged me to jog in those particularly wooded areas

- Jaime T.

CHANGING LONDON

Architects in the early

20th century saw the

potential for London to

be a city of skyscrapers

and so they began

building taller buildings

and gradually over time

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The tower of London : This

monument of British history is sure to shock

those who have a taste for violence as many

royal family members were executed by their

ever hating relatives and prisoners were

executed for their crimes against English

society

Westminster Abbey: This church has

been made famous because of its involvement

of the coronation and weddings of kings and

queens and of i ts burying of monarchs, this is

an interesting historical site to see.

London Theater: This particular

theater was made famous for the plays whichwere performed in it. This site is best for those

who have a taste for theatrical performances,

and who would wish to see a truly famous

English theater.

Buckingham palace: This famous

monument houses the royal family of England.

It has a history which dates back to the 18th

century and since then it has housed a large

number of famous English monarchs.

The Tate Modern: This art gallery

houses many famous paintings of which are

deeply treasured by England. This is an area

which modern art lovers will enjoy and will and

to come back to for many years to come.

The London eye: This fascinating giant

of Ferris wheel will give you an excellent view

of the city whilst travelling at an extremely slow

and gentle pace. Tourists will love to come and

ride this knowing that its pace is safe.

Covent Garden market: This market is

quite interesting because it used to be a famous

vegetable market. Tourists and sightseers alike

will want to come and see this market as well as

buy from it.

Hyde park: This park is famous for its

quite atmosphere and its many beautiful tree

species. Everyone will love to see this amazing

park because it is quite peaceful and good for

relaxation

Portobello market: This market isfamous for the many spectacles sold there as

well as the many sights to see there. Tourists are

recommend to buy souvenirs at this area in

particular

Big Ben: This clock tower is famous

because it provides London with some

reminder of the time. Tourists are advised to

take pictures as the inside areas of the clock are

off limits.If you ever wanted to experience a

European city that can make Paris look as if

though it had been destroyed by the largest

amount of atomic bombs the world has ever

seen than look no further than the 2,000 year

old city of London located in England.

Following the German invasion of Poland,

the British Government declared war on

Germany in 1939. In the year 1940, during the

Second World War, German bombers attacked

London and other British cities.

Despite facing this terrible raid made by

the German air force known as the Luftwaffe

London basically survived and this is proof of

how skilled the citizens of London are at

surviving particularly violent situations.

London is now becoming a world

recognized financial center of track. It isbecoming so financially rich that the entire

world recognizes their potential as a

heightening world economy.

Londons financial growth is so enormous

that it is now currently the worlds largest

financial economy alongside the American city

of New York.

The exact changes to the buildings in

London were that the buildings height

increased over time and there were fewer trees

surrounding the buildings than now.

The buildings in London have not only

changed in height but they have also positively

changed in design. Modern designs of the

buildings of London have made these tallstructures more interesting to look at. Also the

amount of trees which has decreased over time

maybe less eco friendly but it does give space

for further construction of the buildings in

London

In conclusion London is a fascinating city

to live in and visit not just because of the many

interesting designs of the buildings located

there but because of the true spirit of this

extremely great European city.

10 THINGS NOT

TO MISS IN

LONDON

WHY SHOULD YOU

COME TO

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2011! !

Singapore a successful nation is

absolutely clean and sustainable as an

eco-friendly and environmental city. I

would describe the city Singapore as an

environment maintainer. Public

transport in Singapore is comparable to

the best in the world buses, and MRT

(Mass Rapid Transit). Singapore is a

multicultural country. Most of them are

Chinese, Malay, and Indian. Its like a

Mongolian mixed everything. People in

Singapore are all mixed, and also

Singapore is famous by different food

from different country than their own

traditional food. As a result, the city of

Singapore has now had become one of

the worlds most successful nations that

is highly developed free market,

economy, strong international trading

links, and highest per capita gross

domestic product. The development of

all those had given people in Singapore

easier life. Singapore provides very safe

environment, wide choices of housing,

first-class medical services, and also an

excellent education system. In 2002,

there were about 4,452,732 people, and

on Feb.2 2011, approximately

4,510,050. As you see, the city has

improved a lot so the population had

increased too. humans have changed the

landscape by building hotels, and

skyscrapers. With good planing for

many years, Singaporeans enjoy high

quality living environment. It could not

have achieved without sustained effort

of their landscape industry. Because of

the changes to landscape, the land had

increased, and there are lots of fancy

hotels you could visit. There are

amazing places, and infinity of things not

to miss in Singapore! Why dont you

travel to Singapore with me? Why dont

you visit Singapore and make various of

different exciting memories? Lets go!

Visit Singapore the City of the Future

LOCATOR MAP OF SINGAPORE CITY MAPOFSINGAPORE SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE

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History of Singapore

POPULATION OF SINGAPORE

Singapore was established or became an independent nation

on 9 August, 1965. Singapore is the peninsula between

Malaysia, and Indonesia, and near Malacca the shortest sea

route between India, and China. In Singapore, there isnt any

unemployment, and they also import workers from

neighboring countries. In the past, lots people came to

Singapore to trade, and they used to return with other

kinds of goods. Also, Singapore was fair in health caring. Itis very important for people to have a fair and a good

quality of health care. Singapore has no natural resources,

and as I said before, there is no unemployment. Singapore

imports workers from neighboring countries, so they have

more opportunities to work, and to have a job. In 2002,

there were about 4,452,732 people, and on Feb.2 2011,

approximately 4,510,050. As you see, the population of

Singapore has increased. Chinese, Malay, and Indian were the

nationalities represented in Singapore. Manufacturing

computers and other things that are related to electronics

are the major industries in Singapore. People choose to live

in Singapore today because of the quality of life, based on

income, education, and Singapore ensures for fair housing

to citizens, and health care. Singapore provides very safe

environment, wide choices of housing, first-class medical

services, and also an excellent education system. Public

transport in Singapore is great that its comparable to the

best in the world buses, and MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) thats

servicing almost every corner of the island. Even though

that Singapore is a multicultural society, they use English

as a main working language. I think that Singapore could

develop to a better nation because they became independent

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How People have Changed the Landscape of Singapore...

These pictures show how people have

changed the landscape of Singapore.

Before, in the year 1972, Changi village

had bigger trees than they are now.

But there are more plants showing on

the picture of 2010, than it was in

1972. Then, around the year

1965-1988, humans have changed the

landscape by building hotels, and

skyscrapers. They did this to increase

the size of the island, and to have

space to preserve the water. Today,

because of this change, the city ofSingapores land area has built up 49%,

forest were covered 2.5%, and the size

of this island was increased from

586-636sq.km. It is a positive change,

because by changing the landscape of

Singapore, the size of the land has

increased, then they have more area

for preserving the water. Before this

change, the land was all covered with

tropical rain forest. You can imagine

that its a big development from the

tropical rain forest to an independent

nation that provides good quality of

life. With good planing for many years,

Singaporeans enjoy high quality living

environment. It could not have

achieved without sustained effort of

their landscape industry.

The city Singapore in Singapore is a

perfect place for some people who

are searching for a clean city to visit.

Singapore is the cleanest, and the most

comfortable country Ive ever been

to. Also, this country has very strict

rules which help Singapore to be a

sustainable city. They have beautiful

views, and also fun places to visit. Im

sure that theres a possibility of 99.9%

that youll get too excited, and youdont want to go back to where you

used to live before.

I had a special interview with Ms.

Lime. She told me lots and lots of

things about her experience in

Singapore. Ill let you share it.

Singapore was really a developed

country, and the people who live there

were being so kind to me when I told

them that this was my first experienceto visit Singapore, and didnt know

much about there. Some people

even introduced me about some

beautiful places where I could visit.

How kind is that? I even made some

friends! I was really touched that they

had bought a very special souvenir for

me on the last day to go back to Paris.

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My City: Singapore

Country it is in: Singapore

Area: Singapore lies between

Malaysia and Indonesia, with a

total area of 693sq km and a

coastline of 193km.

Population/Statistics:4,452,732

(2002 estimate), About

1,000,000 are not citizens or

permanent residents.

Location: Southeastern Asia,

islands between Malaysia and

Indonesia.

Weather/Climate: Singapore

naturally enjoys a tropical

climate. It does not have clear-

cut seasons like summer,

spring, autumn, and winter. The

weather is warm and humid all

year round.

Motto/Symbols:

Motto: Majulah Singapura

(Malay, Onward Singapore)

Language(s): English, Mandarin

(Chinese), Malay, and Tamil,

(Indian) are Singapore's four

official languages.

Religion(s): Buddhist, Muslim,

Christian, Hindu

Customs:

In many cultures it is rude to

point with the foot even when

the object is on the floor.

Use the whole hand to point.

Pointing with a finger is

disrespectful.

Hand things over with two

hands (particularly business

cards and money.) Offering an

item with one hand is

disrespectful.

It is widely accepted to call

people older than oneself as

uncle or aunty even if you dont

know them.

Holidays:

Hari Raya Puasa (December/

January)

Chinese New Year (January/

February)

Good Friday: (March/April)

Vesak Day: (May)

National Day: (August 9)

Deepavali: (October/

November)

Christmas: (December 25)

Landmarks:

Chijmes: A beautiful building,

Chijmes (pronounced Chimes)

is the one of the most popular

dining, shopping, and lifestyle

venues in Singapore.

Esplanade: Known by the locals

as the Durian because of its

spiky roofing, and Esplanade is

another performing arts venue

in Singapore.

Merlion Park: The Merlion is

the symbol of Singapore,

located at the Merlion Park atMarina Bay. The statue is a

creature that is between a fish

and a lion, spouting water out

from the mouth into the river.

Topography: Singapore is

slightly more than 3.5 times thesize of Washington DC.

Singapore has reclaimed land

with earth obtained from its

own hills, the seabed, and

neighbouring countries. As a

result, Singapore's land area has

grown from 581.5 km2 in the

1960s to 710.2 km2 today, and

may grow another 100km2 by

2033.

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March 8, 2011 Issue No. Seventeen apple.com/iwork ANYONE

SHANHGHAI

BASICS

Shanghai City is expanding faster thangrowing teenager. Shanghai used to bethe f ishing vil lage in the late 7th century.

Today Shanghai is the place where people

get off ice jobs. The population is13,418,000. Shanghai is like a blue city inthe world. Before in the year 1990,Shanghai was like an old and smallcountries. This country have manytower, the best pattern of al l the towersis the oriental of pearl and the most

interesting part is that Shanghai has afastest train that has the record501!km/h (311 mph).

City: Shanghai

Country it is in: China

Area: Asia

Population: 18,455,391(2010)

Weather- Mostly dry, Very mild (max

12C on Tue afternoon, min 4C on Wed

night), Winds increasing (light winds

from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds

from the NE by Wed night)

Language: Chinese, Wu Chinese, Standard

Mandarin.

Religion: Malayan, Buddhism, Taoism.

Traditions: Chinese new year...

Holidays: New Year, Lantern Festival,

Longhua Temple Fair, Shanghai International

Music Festival.

Landmarks- The Bund, French Concession.

Topography: As part of the Yangtze River

Delta Plain, Shanghai (including Chongming

Island) has low, open terrain about four

meters above sea level crisscrossed by a

maze of natural waterways of the Taihu

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These pictures show how people

change the landscape of Shanghai.

Before in the year 1990, Shanghai

was like an old and small city. Then

around the year 2010, humanschanged the landscape by expanding

the city because the population of

Shanghai is increasing. The people

made many building to make house

and jobs. They did this because they

made the government to expand the

city because the population is

increasing today. Because of this

change, the city of Shanghai is now

like a new city that have many

technology and bigger city.

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Shanghai used to be a

fishing village in the late

7th century. They traded

fish and cottons. Therewas a big wall needed to

defended against pirates.

Then everything changed

in 1839(the first opium

war)-1842(treaty of

Nanjing). During this day,Shanghai grew as the city

at the mouth of Yangtze

River was received by

western power as a

location for trade with

inner part of China andsurrounding regions.

The Western people came

to Shanghai to trade drugs.

The Chinese people made

a concession only for the

western people. All

Chinese people of

Shanghai were protected by

their own soldiers.

As a result, the city of

Shanghai is now the placefor people getting job,

exporting water and still

some part of it was fishing

village.


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Population and Resources

The city of Shanghai was established in 1292. It was

located along the east coast of China within Jiangsu

province. In the past people came to Shanghai because

they wanted to trade. Today people come to Shanghai

because they want to trade, be wealthy and have a

reputation for being smart.

The population is 13, 418, 000. The major industries

and business today include Shanghai international expo

center (SNIEC ). Today people choose to live in

Shanghai due to natural resource which is water.

Therefore, Shanghai is now a place where all people get

water, be wealthy and have a reputation for being

smart.

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Beijing was chosen to

hold the olympic

games by almost

every country voting!

BEIJING

Beijing!Beijing is the beam of light in the mist. It is like a castle on a plain. Olympic

buildings of Beijing are the most expensive buildings ever created. They are the

luminosity of the capital. They are the masterpiece of the sprawling metropolis.

Beijing is one of the biggest cities in China and has more than 13.82 million

people. It is the mark of chinas development. It is like the icon,

figure, and symbol of China! There are streets that changed

completely in just three yearsbecause of progress so you

wouldnt be able to see the

same thing over and over.

This is a good because it gets

annoying to see the same

place but in Beijing there is no such

thing, there is only progress, development

and nicer Beijing! Beijing is the seed that grows into a tree. So if you want to

see something new then you just have to visit Beijing! It is also full of

wonderful laces that can never be recreated!

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Did you know that Beijings used to

be a trading outpost? It was made

to trade with neighboring nations

such as Mongolia. Later it was

turned into a military outpost to

claim land from barbarians. Then

the emperors decided it was better

Everything you need to have fun!

Beijing is the capital city of China.

Metro Area Population: 10.6 million

The entire population is 14,930,000 Their main religions are Taoism and Buddhism

Currency: Yuan (CNY)

Main Rivers: Yongding, Chaobai and North Canal

The capital has been there for the past seven hundred years.

It is located in the north eastern part of China on the Asian

Continent.

Beijings former name is Peking.

It is the political and cultural center of China.

Beijing is China's second largest city in population.! July is the hottest month with an average temperature of 25.2 C

or 75F.

January is the coldest with an average temperature of -4C or 18F.

The mountains encircling the western, northern and eastern sides

of the city help maintain the temperatures.

There are many tourist destinations in and around the city. There

s the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, and

he Temple of Heaven. And of course, there are the!Great Wall!andhe Ming Tombs. The Great Wall is visible from space.

There are a lot of five star restaurants in the city. So dinning is a

great experience in Beijing.

Population!In the past people came to Beijing

are the people who went to the

countryside and mountains during the

"Cultural Revolution" and came back to

Beijing afterwards trying to find a job or

anything to live on. Also because is of

the large labor forces migrating to

Beijing from other provinces seeking a

job or doing business, since the gap in

social and economic development is

getting larger.

Today people come to Beijing

to see the great structures such as the

Great Wall of China. Also structures

that are built for Olympic Games andother great events. Some people come to

see the museums and monuments that

are being built in Beijing.

The major nationality

is Han Nationality. 96.5% of the total

population is Han nationality.

The major industries and businesses

today include China World Trade

Center, China International

Expedition Center and Beijing

International Convention Center

Therefore Beijing is now

a!political and a cultural center ofChina. And is the capital of The

Peoples Republic of China. So I hope

all you people are looking forward on

visiting Beijing.

BEIJING


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PopulationThe city of Beijing was

established more than 3,000 years ago. It

was located on the northern edge of

North China Plain. Beijing is one of the

biggest cities in China and has more than

13.82 million people. Some languages

that are spoken are Standard Chinese or

Mandarin (Putonghua, based on the Beijing

dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu

(Shanghaiese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan

(Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka

dialects, minority languages. There are

ethnic groups such as Han Chinese 91.9%,

Zhuang, Uygur, Hui, Yi, Tibetan, Miao,

Manchu, Mongol, Buyi, Korean, and

other nationalities 8.1%.

In the past people came to

Beijing are the people who went to the

countryside and mountains during the

"Cultural Revolution" and came back to

Beijing afterwards trying to find a job or

anything to live on. Also because is of the

large labor forces migrating to Beijing from

other provinces seeking a job or doing

business, since the gap in social and

economic development is getting larger.Today people come to Beijing to

see the great structures such as the Great

Wall of China. Also structures that are built

for Olympic Games and other great events.

Some people come to see the museums and

monuments that are being built in Beijing.

The major nationality is

Han Nationality. 96.5% of the total

population is Han nationality.

The major industries and businesses

today include China World Trade

Center, China International Expedition

Center and Beijing International

Convention Center

Therefore Beijing is now

a!political and a cultural center of China.And is the capital of The Peoples Republic

of China. So I hope all you people are

looking forward on visiting Beijing.

Beijing is the cultural center

of Beijing. It is the most

advanced part of Beijing. So

if you want to see change

than Beijing is the right

place to go!

A Little History

In the past Beijing did

not have many great events that

made an assortment of people

go there. So it needed somegigantic tourist attraction and

needed a good motivation to

built something huge

Then everything

changed because it was chosen

to hold the 2008 Olympic

Games. That was the motive for

many great structures to be

built and one of the most

famous ones was Beijing

National Stadium.

Beijing National

stadium is one of the most

artistic buildings designed in the

history. It was designed by the

leading designer in china. It

also had a shopping mall and a

hotel build near it to attract

more great events. It was built

on December 8, 2003 and

opened on July 28, 2008. It had

a renovation and an expansion

on 28 June, 2008.

As a result, the city of

Beijing is now famous for

holding the 2008 Olympic

Games and has the most artisticbuildings. Beijing also held

other great events that attracted

many tourists from all over the

world. And many people go

there just to look at the grand

structures that were build to

hold the Olympic Games. This

helped the progress of Beijing

on a short and a long term

scale. It has also increased its

chance of being chosen for

various grand events. Even I am

hoping I am going to go there

this summer to see the grandbuildings and visit many other

great places in Beijing and

hoping you people would go

there to see the grand buildingsthat I am sure you cant find in

any other place!

Beijing


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T h i n g s n o t t o m i s s

Anecdoteswo Mondays

esday morning, 10am. I turn up fory class, and find there's another

acher already taking it. Being kind ofw, I assume it's my fault, and

nder back to my office to check mymetable and the calendar. It'sesday, it's 10am, its my class. I

lk back up the stairs, then halfwaycide to just go back to my office andit for my next class. Halfway back

my office, I change my mind. Itn't look good if one of the first

ngs I do after arriving is fail to takelass because another teacher has

ade a mistake. I walk back up, and

ock apologetically on the door. It'sEnglish class, so I can talk to thecher.

Me: Sorry Sylvia, I think this is myclass.

Her: I think it is mineRoomful of Chinese 10-year-olds eager

to test-drive their new foreignteacher: It's his class, it's his class!!!Her: Today is Monday

Me: Sorry, today is TuesdayHer: No, today is MondayMe: Yesterday was Monday

Her: YesMe: So today is Tuesday, it's my class

Her: No, today is MondayMe : Yesterday was Monday, so today

is TuesdayHer: Not todayMe:Me:

Me: Sorry?Her: This week there are two

Mondays.Me: Two Mondays?Her: Yes

Me: Yesterday and today are bothMonday

Her: Yes. It's my class.Me: Ok.

I then went off and taught the class Ihad taught at that time yesterday,

who wanted to know why I was late.

The reasoning behind this, which I

didn't understand due to being newand still under the impression that

days of the week had a natural orderto them, was that the school was

having a six-day week to make up aday they'd lost earlier in the term, andas the day they'd lost had been aMonday, they had two Mondays in this

six day week.

Nobody told me, and nobodyapologized for not telling me, simplybecause it wasn't anybodies job to tell

The Tiananmen square is located at the heart of Beijing. And

is the symbol of Beijing. Most parades take place here. In 1949,

this was the place from which Chairman Mao proclaimed the

establishment of Peoples Republic of China.

This temple is the highlight of the Beijing. This is one of the

most Holy places in he whole country. This used to be a sacrificial

building. What makes this palace special is not only its history buttrees that are over 600 years old.

This palace has the biggest garden in all of China. It is also

the most complete garden in China. This palace is near a Kunming

Lake. In the old days emperors were using this palace as a

relaxation resort. They used to come every summer.

This is the best part of a trip to Beijing. Even if you have to hike

up for a long time it is worth it to see what it looks like. There are 8

major parts of the wall that you should se and they include

Badaling, Juyongguan, Huanghuacheng, Jiankou, Mutianyu,

Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and Simatai.

The forbidden city has over 9,000 rooms. This

majestic palace has been built between 1406 and

1420. However this palace has been burnt, rebuilt,

sacked and renovated countless times so you cant

find the original form of this palace.

Things that you just cant miss!


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T h i n g s n o t t o m i s s

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Seoul is like a whole new

worldthats just itits nothing

more. Simply that!It is just

amazing and filled up with millions

of things to do. Seoul includes

everything that you could ever

imagine, just like in a hotel all-you-

can-eat buffet. The rapid and

amazing economic growth of!SouthKorea! started and transformedSeoul into one of the biggest and

modern cities of the world. Today,

Seoul is like an escape from the

w o r l d

into themodern

f u t u r e .

Seoul is

n o w a

magnificent city and home for over

10 million people. This is mainly

because of the millions of job

opportunities, high technology, and

possible trade and industry

between the neighboring and

international countries. Seoul is astart to a new successful future

enriched with the high technology

and the organized government.

Besides that, before, in the year

1398, Namdaemun gate was one of

the four gates that gave an entrance

to the fortified city of Seoul. The

current landscape of Seoul is likethe view of your dream city, made

up of lights of vivid colors on

buildings and decorated with the

most modern skyscrapers. ! Sodont waste your time, just come

visit this unique city that you will

soon fall in love with! This city is

filled up of the most glimmering

lights that will prove to you that

this city is truly a new world!

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Seoul

Adventures!

! Seoul is a wonderful city filledwith historic mysteries. I have lived there

for over five years and each one are ones

that I will never forget. It is a perfect city

if you are looking

for an exciting and

adventurous trip. In

Seoul there are

millions of activities

and places. Which

will always keep you

entertained! You

can visit amazing

modern skyscrapers like the 63 building

and observe the crowed city from a

unique perspective! I always enjoyed

ambling through the busy streets that

looked like giant shopping malls. At the

same time Seoul is a perfect city to

expand your knowledge on all of the

amazing historic Seoul and visit all of the

exclusive palaces where the kings used to

live. In conclusion, Seoul is THE city that

you just must visitand when you do,

you will not be able to return!!!

! This Is a city that is justmagnificent, its modern, clean, and

invaded with the

h i g h e s t

technology. But,

at the same time

having beautiful

historic palaces all

different but the

same in many ways. One of my favorite

palaces is the Korean Garden. Which isfilled with the most beautiful flowers all

painted with the most vivid colors. On

my past experience thereare you

ready? If you are ready, you may

continue reading, if you arent, you just

simply assume that this was the end.

There was an American man that farted.

VERY loud. Then he said, That was the

sound of the ancient Korean duck! Well,

you see, Seoul is just i s filled with unique

andventures! Thats why you should buy

your ticket and just visit the city of

SEOUL!

Seoul Basic Facts

Country it is in: South Korea

Location: Seoul is located in the

west central part of the Korean

Peninsula. Seoul is both the capital and

the heart of the Republic of Korea.

Climate: Seouls temperature is

moderate, with very consistent four

seasons. Besides that, Seoul has heavier

rainfall in the summer than the winter

and is coldest during December to

February. Spring and autumn are mild

and the best time to visit!

Symbols: Seoul has

many significant symbols.

For example, Mugunghwa

is the beautiful pink

national flower of Korea.

The Seoul Tower is also

well known throughout the

world. The South Korean

flag is also an important

symbol but, it is also

important to many cities

other than Seoul.

L a n g u a g e s : I n

Seoul, they mainly only

speak Korean, but English

is also widely taught in school and

generally understood.

Seoul has many religions:

49% Christians

47% Buddhists

3% Confucians

1% Other

Traditions and Customs: Seoul

is a city rich in traditions and Customs.

The most important holiday of the year

is Chosuk (Korean Thanksgiving). The

p e o p l e s t i l l w e a rHanboks (traditional

dress) for important

o c c a s i o n s a n d f o r

visiting older relatives.

Kimchi is the traditional

food which is always a

part of a Korean meal.

The greeting is a special

bow which is different

and unique from the rest

of Asia. In Seoul, the

respect for older peoplea n d w i t h g r e a t e r

significance has a higher

value.Traditional Dress

Places in Seoul.....

KEY

1)City Hall/Gwanhwamun

2) Myeong-dong/Namaemun Market

3) Dongdaemun Market

4)Jong-ro/Insa-dong

5)Itaewon/Mt.Namsan

6)Yoido/Mapo

7)Yeongdeungpo

8)GangmanSt/Yeoksam

9)COEX/Lotte World

10)Apgujung/Chongdam

11)Gimpo Airport

12) Shinchon/Hongik Univ./Ewha Univ.

13)Deahakro14)Sinsa/Nonhyeon/Seocho

15)Dong-Seoul

16)Ganguk (North of the Han River)

17) Gangseo (West of Han River

18)Others


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Things NOT 2

miss! ! Seoul"was the capital city of the"Choson"state since 1394. The Choson kings built alarge city with fortified walls and four main gates to prevent attacks and invasions to the city.

They also built important palaces for the kings residence and most importantly, the city

remained the centre of the Hermit Kingdom, with very limited communication and contact

with the rest of the world. Being so isolated from the ou

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