Bo / Philippines 
What is a city that you visited?
Hi. My name is Bo. And I'm from the Philippines. And I'll be answering the question, what is a city you visited not long ago?
The last city I visited was Shanghai in China. I've been to Shanghai twice already, and it always fascinates me. The city is very advanced when you talk about their infrastructure and their transportation system. Plus it's very tourist-friendly. You can also go to Shanghai Disneyland if you are into theme parks. One of the things I look forward to when I go to Shanghai is the maglev train ride from the airport to the city. Maglev stands for magnetic levitation. So the train is floating and it travels at a speed of 300 kilometers per hour or more, which would only take you about five minutes to get to the city. If you ever need a destination for your next trip, put Shanghai on the list.
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fascinates
Meaning: Attracts and holds your attention; makes you very interested.
Examples:
- Space exploration fascinates many scientists.
- The idea of living abroad fascinates me.
infrastructure
Meaning: The basic systems and structures a country or city needs, like roads, bridges, and electricity.
Examples:
- The city invested heavily in new infrastructure.
- Good infrastructure is key for economic growth.
tourist-friendly
Meaning: Easy and welcoming for tourists to visit and enjoy.
Examples:
- Barcelona is a very tourist-friendly city.
- The island is tourist-friendly, with clear signs and helpful locals.
into
Meaning: Interested in or likes something.
Examples:
- She’s really into photography.
- I’m not into horror movies.
look forward to
Meaning: To be excited about something that will happen in the future.
Examples:
- I look forward to meeting you next week.
- He’s looking forward to the holidays.
stands for
Meaning: Represents the meaning of letters or words in an abbreviation.
Examples:
- UN stands for United Nations.
- ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine.
magnetic levitation
Meaning: A technology that uses magnets to lift and move something without touching the ground.
Examples:
- Magnetic levitation is used in high-speed trains.
- The toy car moves using magnetic levitation.
get to
Meaning: To arrive at a place.
Examples:
- It took us two hours to get to the beach.
- What time will you get to the station?
on the list
Meaning: Included as one of the things to consider or do.
Examples:
- Visiting Japan is on my travel list.
- Finishing this report is on the list of today’s tasks.
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