Changes in My Hometown 家乡的变化（中英对照）

My hometown Gaochun is an old and beautiful city.
我的家乡高淳是一个古老而美丽的城市。
It used to be quiet place.
以前它是一个很安静的地方。
There were green hills, fresh air and many old houses.
有绿色的山，新鲜的空气和许多老房子。
However, the area has changed a lot over the years.
然而，这几年这里发生了很大的变化。
Now there are many new squares, new roads and a lot of tall buildings.
如今有很多新广场，新道路和高楼大厦。
In the past, people could only go to there by bicycle or on foot.
过去人们只能去骑自行车或者走路去那里。
Many buses pass there now, people can take the taxi, car, bus, underground or light rail to Gaochun.
现在有很多公共汽车都到那，人们可以乘坐出租车，小车，公共汽车，地铁或轻轨到高淳。
And it is faster and easier to get there.
和以前相比现在去那儿更快更容易了。
The environment has also changed, too. The water is clearer, the tree is greener, and the air is fresher.
环境也发生了变化。水更清了，树更绿了，空气更清新了。
We are happy to live in the beautiful city.

住在这座美丽的城市我们都很高兴。