我的家乡广东

　　Ladies and Gentlemen, Honorable Judges, Good afternoon.

　　I come from one of the most lovely and attractive areas of China, the Pearl River Delta of Guangdong Province and I'd love to say a few words about this area that is so dear to my heart.

　　Guangdong Province is a magically beautiful wonderland, with endless natural treasures. The lush and green mountains are inhabited by songbirds and exotic animals; the farm land is fertile and productive, providing all of its people with wonderfully nutritious grains and all the fruits they need to be healthy and strong. The Pearl River meanders through the province and eventually comes to our beautiful seashore with crystal clear blue water, flourishing with all kinds of different fish and sea creatures. All these natural advantages help to boost the ever-expanding economy of Guangdong and increase the welfare of its people.

　　Guangdong is privileged to have such a beautiful landscape, with hundreds of historical sites and places of great interest to local people and foreigners alike. Our capital city, Guangzhou, is also known as "the city of flowers". Everywhere you look you will see flourishing plants and blossoming flowers overflowing with vigor.

　　The people of Guagdong are very friendly to visitors from anywhere. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, Guangdong people will greet you with the only language---Guangdong dialect.

　　Guangdong is also known as the Chinese capital of delicious food. There is an old saying that "The only best delicacies are in Guangdong. Food from this province is internationally famous. Its variety of tastes, shapes and colors can satisfy even the most refined palette. I'm sure, the moment you seat yourself at a Cantonese banquet, your appetite will naturally become keen and eager to taste all the numerous delicacies of the region. Here are but a few I will mention in passing: steamed fish in ginger sauce, seasoned chicken, drunken shrimp, dance fish balls, fried jellyfish, roast suckling pig or duck, braised crispy chicken or squab, shark fin soup, moon cakes, refreshments and desert, and so many more. My mouth is watering just at the sound of these wonderful dishes.

　　I would like you all to know that there is truly nowhere in the world I would rather live and I invite you all to come discover the hidden treasures of my hometown. I would be glad to serve as your personal guide.

　　Thank you all.

　　我来自广东珠三角地区——一个可爱诱人的地方。

　　广东神奇美丽，俨如仙境;资源丰富，取之不尽。葱郁的群山栖息着无数的鸣禽候鸟，肥沃的土地培育着营养丰富的稻谷和健康宜人的水果。

　　珠江河蜿蜒曲折，河水晶莹剔透，孕育着品种丰富的水产。所有这些自然优势带来了广东经济的不断发展，带来了广东人民的幸福生活。

　　广东景色优美 ，有着许许多多的名胜古迹，深受当地人民和外国朋友的喜爱。广东的省会——广州，以花城著称。茂密的绿林、怒放的鲜花随处可见。

　　广东人民热情友好，无论你是谁，无论你来自何方，他们都会用同一种热情的语言欢迎你，那就是广东方言。

　　广东以中国美食之都著称。俗话说：“食在广东。广东的饮食国际闻名，色香味俱全，令你胃口常开，让你禁不住想尝一尝这个地区的珍馐佳肴。在此我为你略举一二：罗汉斋、文昌鸡、片皮乳猪、醉虾、竹丝鸡、潮州冻肉、鼎湖上素、东江盐[火局]鸡、大良炒鲜奶等。

　　朋友们，广东是您理想的居住地。我诚挚邀请你们到广东来，我非常乐意成为你们的导游。