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　　ladies and gentlemen, honorable judges, good afternoon.

　　i come from one of the most lovely and attractive areas of china, the pearlriver delta of guangdong province and i'd love to say a few words about thisarea that is so dear to my heart.

　　guangdong province is a magically beautiful wonderland, with endlessnatural treasures. the lush and green mountains are inhabited by songbirds andexotic animals; the farm land is fertile and productive, providing all of itspeople with wonderfully nutritious grains and all the fruits they need to behealthy and strong. the pearl river meanders through the province and eventuallycomes to our beautiful seashore with crystal clear blue water, flourishing withall kinds of different fish and sea creatures. all these natural advantages helpto boost the ever-expanding economy of guangdong and increase the welfare of itspeople.

　　guangdong is privileged to have such a beautiful landscape, with hundredsof historical sites and places of great interest to local people and foreignersalike. our capital city, guangzhou, is also known as "the city of flowers".everywhere you look you will see flourishing plants and blossoming flowersoverflowing with vigor.

　　the people of guagdong are very friendly to visitors from anywhere. whoeveryou are and wherever you come from, guangdong people will greet you with theonly language---guangdong dialect.

　　guangdong is also known as the chinese capital of delicious food. there isan old saying that "the only best delicacies are in guangdong.” food from thisprovince is internationally famous. its variety of tastes, shapes and colors cansatisfy even the most refined palette. i'm sure, the moment you seat yourself ata cantonese banquet, your appetite will naturally become keen and eager to tasteall the numerous delicacies of the region. here are but a few i will mention inpassing: steamed fish in ginger sauce, seasoned chicken, drunken shrimp, dancefish balls, fried jellyfish, roast suckling pig or duck, braised crispy chickenor 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 iwould rather live and i invite you all to come discover the hidden treasures ofmy hometown. i would be glad to serve as your personal guide.

　　thank you all.