Ottawa

Ottawa

      Ottawa is the capital of the Canada, and it is third largest city. With its suburbs, Ottawa hold about 900.000 people. Ottawa stands in the province of Ontario in south-east Canada. The Ottawa and Rideau rivers flow through the city.

      Ottawa`s best-known buildings are the Parliament buildings, which stand on a hill above the Ottawa River. They include the tall Peace Tower which contains 53 bells. Ottawa also has universities and museums.

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Capital of a Country in East Asia

      It is the capital of a country in East Asia. It is one of the biggest cities in the world. The city is one the south-east coast of Honsu, the main Island of the country.

      Almost every kind of work goes on in this enermous city. There are factories which make paper, electronic and electrical goods, cars and motorbikes. So many people work in the city that most of them have to live on the outside edge of the city. Some people have to spend four hours a day going to and from their work.

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Paris

          Paris

          Paris is the capital and largest city of France. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is also one of the world`s most crowded cities. Lovely gardens and parks are found throughout Paris. At night, many palaces and statues are light up. For this reason, Paris is often called the City of Light. Every year, millions of people visit Paris. The most popular place to visit is the Eiffel Tower. This huge structure has become the symbol of Paris. The Louvre, one of the world`s largest art museums, draws many visitors. The Cathedral of Notre Dame, a famous church, is another favourite place to visit.'

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Australia

Australia

      Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the worlds sixth-largest country by total area. Neighbouring countries include Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea to the north; the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia to the north-east; and New Zealend to the south-east.

      The name Australia is derived from the Latin australis, meaning “southern”. The country has been referred to colloquially as Oz since the early 20^th century. Aussie is a common colloquial term for “Australian”.

      Australia is the flattest continent, with the oldest and least fertile soils, desert or semi-arid land commonly known as the outback makes up by far the largest portiont of land. The driest inhabited continent, only its south-east and south-west corners have a temperature climate. The population density, 2.8 inhabitants per square kilometre, is among the lowest in the world, although a large proportion of the population lives along the temperate south-eatern coastline, English is so entrenched that is has become that de facto national language.

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London

      London

      London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It has about seven million people. The river Thames runs through London.

      People from all over the world visit London to see Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. There are many museums, theatres and parks in London, as well as offices and factories.

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Our Sand Castle

Our Sand Castle

      Last weekend, my family and I went to a beach near our grandparents` house. The day was sunny and hot, of course. The view was so beautifull. There were many people at the beach. Most of them were parents and their children, just like us.

      We were having fun. We built a sandcastle. We had to rebuild it three times before it really stood up. The first attempt failed because we built it too close to the water. The wave came and wiped our castle away. The second attempt also failed because the sand and water mixture lacked water. The castle would not stand up. The third attempt, the successful one,was just right. The spot we chose was not too close to the water and the mixture was good.

      Our parents loved our work. Some people who passed our castle loved it, too. They even took pictures near our castle. We were so proud of our work that day.

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