PuDong Has Changed

It was a Sunday morning. I went to attend the opening ceremony of English Salon in Pudong District. I had been informed about the development in the new area before. So I wanted to enjoy the scenery of it on the way. But to my disappointment, it happened to be heavily foggy that day. Pudong was just like a charming and shy girl who hid herself from view so as not to let people see her real beauty.

The ceremony was a great success. Many English learners from different middle schools in Pudong and some foreign teachers gathered there. As it was the first English corner in the new area, everyone seemed to be much excited. After introducing each other, we chatted a lot, especially about Pudong. A girl of my age told me that her family had settled down in Pudong years before. She found it much more beautiful now. Two long tunnels and two huge bridges connecting the two parts of Shanghai have been built and the traffic has become more convenient. So many department stores, shopping centers and supermarkets have been set up that. ” In our home we enjoy modern comforts such as gas, telephone. People used to say——we would rather have a bed in Puxi than own a room in Pudong. But now things have completely changed. I love Pudong more”. The more she said, the more excited she became. What she said was full of deep confidence and pride in the new area.

It was already midday when the ceremony ended. The fog had disappeared and the sun was brightly shining. On my way home, I contemplated the magnificent scenery, recalling the girl's praise of Pudong. She was right, I thought.