正文部分

On the road to the hotel
在宾馆的路上
A:Is this the first time you have come to China?
你是第一次来中国吗？
B:No, this is already the 5th time. But it is the first time for me to come to Dalian. What a beautiful city it is!
不是，这次已经是第五次了，但是来大连这是第一次。大连可真是一座美丽的城市呀。
A:You know Dalian is the most beautiful city in North-east China and is called the "North Pearl".
大连是中国东北最漂亮的城市，被称作是“北方明珠”。
B:Really?
真的吗？
A:What is more, it is a famous trade port in the world, and plays a very important role in the foreign trade business. The technology and equipment of its container have met the international level.
而且，大连港在世界上也是很有名的贸易港，在对外贸易中发挥着重要的作用。集装箱技术和设备达到了国际水平。
B:Are there any specialties in this city?
大连有什么特产？
A:Apples and seafood are very well-known here.
有苹果和海鲜。

重点讲解

1.play an important role in 在某方面起重要作用，扮演重要角色

eg. The teacher plays an important role in the learning process.
教师在教学中起重要的作用。

eg. Some of these same chemicals play an important role in how you feel pain.
这些物质中的一些对于人的疼痛感起至关重要的作用。

2.specialty
n. 专业，专长；特产；特性；招牌菜
adj. 特色的；专门的；独立的

eg. What is the specialty of the restaurant?
这家餐厅的招牌菜是什么？

eg. "You should get to know recruiters and search firms in your area" of specialty.
应该了解你所在”的专业“领域的招聘人员和猎头公司。”

eg. The tourism souvenirs are commemorative commodities of local specialty, which were brought by travelers at the travel destination.
旅游纪念品是旅游者在旅游目的地购买的、具有当地特色的纪念性商品。