Learn_English_73__Sightseeing

Focus: Articles\nLanguage: Common words and phrases using definite, indefinite, and zero articles\n\nMS. ZHANG: Where do you want to go sightseeing today?\nMS. PHILLIPS: I want to visit this temple I\'ve read about in the guide book. \nMS. ZHANG: OK, but I will buy the entrance ticket. \nMS. PHILLIPS: Oh, I didn\'t realize we have to pay to get in. \nMR. ZHANG: Yes, in China, there is a small fee to enter museums, parks and temples. \nMS. PHILLIPS: That\'s very different from back home . Have you ever heard of anyone paying to go to church? \nMR. ZHANG: You\'re right. In the West you don\'t make a direct payment at the entrance but the congregation is usually expected to make a contribution during collection . \nMS. PHILLIPS: Oh, you\'ve been to England before? \nMR. ZHANG: Yes I went there last year. I had the time of my life , although it took a few days to adjust. The two cultures are so different. \nMS. PHILLIPS: Well, this is my first visit to China. And I\'ve heard this temple is amazing. When was it built? \nMR. ZHANG: Pretty recently. About 150 years ago. \nMS. PHILLIPS: Well that seems very old to me. \nMR. ZHANG: Considering China\'s 5000 year history it\'s relatively new! \nMS. PHILLIPS: Do you go to that temple? \nMR. ZHANG: No, but my parents do. \nMS. PHILLIPS: To pray ? \nMR. ZHANG: No. Nowadays people just come to pray for good luck and money. \nMS. PHILLIPS: A similar trend is occurring in the West especially in regard to festivals. Many people still celebrate Christmas, although they might not be churchgoers . \nMR. ZHANG: Yes, it\'s interesting. We should find a taxi and go .

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