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In the UK, bus journeys are very common. Buses are often convenient（便利的）for the people who live or work in the city center. Passengers can avoid heavy traffic and not have to pay for the parking. However, taking the bus is just a necessary but boring part of life: they get on the bus, pay for it and sit or find a place to stand when it is crowded. Everyone seems sad and bored.
In Latin America, however, bus trips can be wonderful. For a start, films are showed on the buses between cities for passengers to have fun along the journeys. Local buses do not show films, but drivers usually turn on the radio and it can be great for passengers to listen to songs and get relaxed.
Even better than films and music are the sights and sounds on the buses. Local buses always go to parts of the town that passengers would not visit by themselves. There passengers can see shops that they have never heard about. And they can also see other cultures of the town from the windows of the buses.
Besides, passengers' luggage（行李）is also interesting. It is common to see a happy dog's head getting out of somebody's bag or a lovely chicken“speaking cheerfully”under somebody's arm. Once on a bus in Peru, a farmer even tied a sheep to the top of the bus. It was quite surprising.
In all, taking the bus in Latin America is really fun and unforgettable.
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about me diary photos e—mail webcam home | Once upon a time, a personal diary was something you kept hidden away. It was where you wrote down your most private thoughts and feelings, knowing that no one else would read it. Then along came the Internet, and now the idea of a private diary seems old—fashioned. Many teenagers like writing online diaries because they feel free to write anything. “In real life, you can't always say what you think,” says Jake, an eighteen-year-old from New York. “On the Internet, you can express yourself more freely.” Fans of Jake's site log on to find out what he's been up to. What he's wearing and how he feels. He gets around two hundred letters a day from people who read his online diary. Some people are not sure that online diaries are a good idea. “Teenagers need to be careful with what they write on a website,” says Patricia Chadwick. “You don't know who is visiting your website and whether they will try to find you,” she says. “It's playing with fire.” Jake doesn't agree. “Sometimes people are a bit rude,” he says, “but I just pay no attention to them. Most of the feedback（反馈）I get is pleasant and hopeful.” He goes on, “people reading other people's diaries is nothing new. My brothers used to secretly read my diary when we were kids. The only difference is this one is seen by a lot more people!” |
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Most Goods Are Priced in Hong Kong Dollars |
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Where Are Shopping Areas |
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When Is the Hong Kong Shopping Festival |
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Opening Hours in Hong Kong |
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The Best Three Buys in Hong Kong |
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Where Can You Buy Souvenirs |
Hong Kong is a shopping heaven (天堂). During the Hong Kong Shopping festival in July and August each year. Hong Kong puts on special events and the stores put on sales for the festival.
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Hong Kong is a city with many shopping malls, department stores and street markets, but shopping areas are mainly in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
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Hong Kong is one of the best shopping places in the world. The best three buys are clothes, cosmetics and electrical appliances. As the goods are tax free, the prices are always louver than those found in other countries.
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When you shop in Hong Kong, you will find the currency (货币) symbol $. It looks like the symbol of US dollars but it always refers to Hong Kong dollars rather than US dollars. You can exchange your currency for Hong Kong dollars at any authorized (授权) money exchanger.
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There are many street markets in Hong Kong. Exploring street markets is a way to experience the local people's lifestyle and buy souvenirs. The famous street markets are Stanley Market, Ladies' Market and Temple Street Market.
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Retail shops generally open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. But most department stores and shopping malls in major tourist areas will stay open until 9:30 p.m. or even later. Please check the opening hours before you pay them a visit.
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