【练习】
　 上海是一座朝气蓬勃、充满活力、多姿多彩的国际大都市，改革开放以来，上海变化之大令世人瞩目。经济高速发展，社会秩序稳定，人民安居乐业，呈现出一片繁华气象。

　　今天，尽管上海还有着不少色彩斑斓的过去可以留恋和回味，但城市日新月异的面貌却使越来越多的世人折服。浦西展示了上海的辉煌岁月，浦东展现了上海的美好前景。上海就像一轮红日，光芒四射，鲜艳夺目。上海的明天充满希望。

　　【答案】
　　Shanghai is an international metropolis full of vigor, vitality and variety. Since the adoption of the reform and opening-up policy, Shanghai has attracted worldwide attention for its tremendous changes. The economy is developing rapidly, the social order is stable, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, presenting a scene of prosperity.

　　Today, while Shanghai still has many remnants of its colorful past for people to ponder over, its ever-changing outlook has filled more and more people with great admiration. Puxi exhibits the city’s glorious past, and Pudong unfolds its bright future. Like a rising sun, Shanghai is shining with boundless radiance and brilliant color. Shanghai’s tomorrow is full of hope.