Vocabulary
1. play an important role in 在某方面起重要作用，扮演重要角色
2. specialty
n. 专业，专长;特产;特性;招牌菜
adj. 特色的;专门的;独立的
Dialogue
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。