Hong Kong's 29th Birthday Celebration
香港29週年慶祝活動
Introduction
The Hong Kong government has a plan for the 29th anniversary of the city.
香港政府已為該市的29週年慶典制定了計劃。
Main Body
The city will have parties in 18 areas. There will be flags and parades. Many shops and restaurants will help with the events.
全市將在18個地區舉辦派對。屆時將有旗幟與巡遊。許多商店與餐廳將協助舉辦這些活動。
Travel is cheaper on July 1. Some trains and boats are free. Children and old people pay less for the Airport Express.
7月1日的交通費用較便宜。部分列車與船隻免費。兒童與長者搭乘機場快線可享有優惠。
Old people get food coupons. They can buy tea and snacks for 18 dollars. This helps old people meet their friends.
長者可獲贈食物券，可用18元購買茶點。這有助於長者與朋友聚會。
People can visit museums for free. Also, people get more points when they recycle trash.
民眾可免費參觀博物館。此外，回收垃圾可獲得更多積分。
Conclusion
The government gives free things and help to people for the anniversary.
政府在週年紀念日為民眾提供免費項目與協助。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 THE 'FREE' PATTERN
In this story, we see the word free many times. For a beginner, this is a gold mine for building sentences about money and costs.
How it works:
Something is free You pay .
Look at these examples from the text:
- Some trains and boats are free.
- People can visit museums for free.
Comparison for A2 Level:
- Free Cost is zero. (Example: The water is free.)
- Cheaper Cost is low, but not zero. (Example: Travel is cheaper on July 1.)
- Pay less A discount for specific people. (Example: Old people pay less.)
🛠️ QUICK WORD SWAP
Notice how the text describes people. Instead of just saying 'humans,' it uses specific groups:
- Children
- Old people
- Friends
A2 Tip: When you talk about a city or a plan, try to name the group of people it helps. It makes your English sound more natural!