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开始练这一级 →A small city near the sea has changed greatly.海边的一座小城变化很大。 When I first walked around it, the old church stood alone.我头一次在城里走的时候，那座老「教堂」孤零零地立着。 My father tells the story of a long evening we spent together.父亲总讲起我们一起度过的一个漫长傍晚。 Today a large amount of new houses stand on that land.如今那片土地上立着「很多」新房子。
The change did not bother everyone in the same way.这种变化并没有以同样的方式「打扰」每一个人。 Some wanted the place to become a busy area.有些人希望这个地方「变成」一个热闹的区域。 Others felt the choice was wrong and asked for help.另一些人觉得这个「选择」不对，就请求帮助。 A young couple opens a small shop every morning.「一对年轻夫妇」每天早上开一家小店。
The new road brought visitors, but it took the quiet away.新修的路带来了游客，却把安静带走了。 Last year a group of friends worked for one day.去年一群朋友踏踏实实干了整整一天。 They carried many bags to the old church.他们把一袋袋旧纸搬到了老教堂。 Afterward they sat together and talked about the next step.之后他们坐在一起，谈下一步怎么办。
In my eyes, the city is still a good place for almost everyone.在我看来，这座城市对「几乎」所有人来说仍然是适合生活的好地方。 Yet anyone who walks across the square to the old church may feel sad.可是「任何」从广场「穿过」走到老「教堂」的人，也许都会有点难过。 That is the price of growth, and a hard choice for us.这就是发展的代价，对我们来说是个艰难的「选择」。
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