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Setting up a birthday party
A: Well, Cindy. We were going to try to surprise you for your birthday. But you’re just too busy! Can you tell me when you’ll be free?
B: Oh, Brian. That’s really sweet of you guys. I would love to get together with all of you. How about Friday?
A: Great! What time?
B: I’m free all afternoon. Why don’t we meet at 1 o’clock in the lobby?
安排生日聚会
A：噢，辛蒂，我们打算给你个生日的惊喜，但是你的确太忙了。你能跟我讲你什么时候有空吗？
B：哦，布莱恩，你们真太好了。我非常想和大伙儿聚一聚。星期五怎么样？
A：太好了！什么时间？
B：我一下午都有空。我们1点在大厅见好吗？
Mayor of Barcelona, Jordi Hereu, addresses the ceremony.
Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng addresses the ceremony.
Mayor of Barcelona, Jordi Hereu, and Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng unveil the replica of Antonio Gaudi’s dragon.
The replica of Antonio Gaudi’s dragon attracts crowds.
Mayor of Barcelona, Jordi Hereu, today presented a special gift to Shanghai — a replica of Antonio Gaudi’s dragon, a symbol representing the city of Barcelona.
Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng received the gift at the Barcelona Pavilion, where the Barcelona Special Day was celebrated.
The replica is 3.28 meters long and 1.82 meters high and weighs 12 tons. It will be exhibited at the pavilion and remain permanently in Shanghai after the Expo.
Hereu hoped the replica could bring good luck to the Chinese people as dragon is a strong symbol in China’s traditional culture. Shanghai and Barcelona signed a sister city agreement in 2001.
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