本期节目话题背景

　　最近，有同学问了这样一道题“Describe another city you would like to stay for a short time”。一谈到这个话题，我就不得不提到达拉斯。达拉斯是美国西南部的一座大城市，也是我一直很想去参观的一个地方。这座城市十分令我着迷，原因之一是很多知名的历史事件都发生在这里。那具体有哪些历史故事呢？咱们一起来聊一聊吧~
　　达拉斯这座城市除了拥有丰富的历史，还拥有着繁荣的艺术景观。这里有美国极负盛名的艺术博物馆，吸引着无数艺术爱好者前往参观。

　　本期Part 2 话题

　　Describe another city you would like to visit for a short time.
　　You should say:
　　Where the city is
　　Whom you will go there with
　　What you will do there
　　And why you only want to stay there for a short time

　　本期节目话题参考文本

　　Dallas is a city that I would love to visit for a short time. Dallas is a large city in the Southwestern United States. For me, this city is worth a short visit for several reasons.
　　First, I am fascinated by the history of Dallas. There are many opportunities to explore this side of Dallas, such as visiting the famous Southfork Ranch, where the popular TV show, Dallas was filmed. I would also love to visit the Museum at Dealey Plaza to learn about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which was a significant event in American history.
　　In addition to its rich history, Dallas is a city that has a thriving arts scene. This aspect of Dallas would be most appealing to my art loving friends who will be with me. Dallas is home to one of the most prestigious art museums in the United States.
　　Another reason why I would like to visit Dallas is for its Tex-Mex cuisine. I am a big fan of Mexican food, and I have heard that Dallas is one of the best places to try Tex-Mex dishes, I would love to sample some of the city's famous dishes, such as brisket tacos, chili con carne, and enchiladas.
　　Finally, although Dallas has lots of friendly people and warm hospitality. I have heard that Dallas can also be a dangerous place because of its high crime rate. Therefore, I would feel much better spending a short time in Dallas rather than a long time there.
　　In conclusion, Dallas, Texas is a city that I would love to visit for a short time. Its rich history, vibrant arts scene, delicious cuisine, make it an intriguing and exciting destination. I hope to be in Dallas sometime this year and experience all that it has to offer.

　　Words & expressions in this episode
　　1. assassination n. 刺杀；暗杀
　　2. thriving adj. 兴旺的；旺盛的；繁荣的
　　3. prestigious adj. 受尊重的；有声望的