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ID: 4621 Upper Intermediate
Today we are talking about the capitals of different countries, and the lack thereof!
Sat Mar 19 2022 |
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首都 shǒudū capital (city)
特区 tèqū special administrative region
华盛顿 Huáshèngdùn Washington, US State
车水马龙 chēshuǐmǎlóng endless stream of horse and carriages (idiom), hustle and bustle
美国的首都是华盛顿特区。
Měiguó de shǒudū shì Huáshèngdùn tèqū 。
The capital of the United States is Washington DC.
我们意大利的首都也是车水马龙的地方，特别是上班跟下班两个尖峰时段。
wǒmen Yìdàlì de shǒudū yě shì chēshuǐmǎlóng de dìfang ，tèbié shì shàngbān gēn xiàbān liǎng ge jiānfēng shíduàn 。
The capital of Italy is a busy and bustling place, especially during rush hours.
鸟类随着四季的气候变化而迁移。
niǎolèi suízhe sìjì de qìhòubiànhuà ér qiānyí 。
Birds migrate with the changes of the seasons.
印尼政府正如火如荼地进行着迁都的计划。
Yìnní zhèngfǔ zhèng rúhuǒrútú de jìnxíng zhe qiāndū de jìhuà 。
The Indonesian government is in full swing with plans to move the capital.
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