I'm going to tell you about my hometown, Banyoles. It's in Catalonia, Spain. It's a medium-sized town with a population of 20,000. It is close to Barcelona — only an hour's car ride.
The focus of life here is the lake. It's an enjoyable place where people go to walk and meet friends. It becomes world-famous after the rowing (赛艇) competitions in the Barcelona. Olympic Games took place here. Nowadays it is a center for sports events such as swimming.
A short walk from the lake takes you to the old town. In the center of the town is a square named the Raza Mayor. In the town, there is a lively market. It has been there since the 11th century. The town also has museums, restaurants and shops.
There are several festivals in my hometown every year. Among them, the most important one takes place for a week in October. It includes all kinds of cultural events and sports competitions.
Banyoles is a great place to live. It's a friendly town with lots of sunshine and good weather for most of the year. You can ride your bike everywhere and there are excellent sports facilities (设施). What more could you want?
My hometown is Banyoles in Catalonia, Spain. It's a medium-sized town with a of 20,000. It is close to Barcelona — only an hour's car ride. It becomes world-famous the rowing competitions in the Barcelona Olympic Games took place here. Nowadays it is a center for sports events swimming. In the town, there is a lively market. It has been there since the 11th century. The town has museums, restaurants and shops. There are several in my hometown every year. The most important one takes place for a week in October. It includes all kinds of cultural events and sports competitions. Banyoles is a great place. You can ride your bike and there are excellent sports facilities. What more could you want? |
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Where is Banyoles?
Has the lively market been in the town since the 10th century?
How long does the most important festival take place in October?
