Section II Comprehensive Listening: Egypt |  |

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Egypt
Egypt definitely offers 1) of the most interesting and varied shopping experiences in the world. However, don’t count on sprawling malls and extensive complexes as most of Egypt’s 2) shopping lie in its traditional markets and bazaars. Tourists will be able to find everything under the sun. Egypt’s rustic markets have everything from authentic carpets and backgammon 3) to leather goods and water pipes. Whatever you need, be it practical or novelty, it’s sure to be met in one market or 4) . Just remember that antiquities can’t be brought out of the country.

In Cairo, the best place to go shopping is by far Khan-el-Khalili. Located in the Islamic district, Khan-el-Khalili is the city’s famous medieval market. This labyrinth of a bazaar is filled with everything from cheap souvenirs and antique jewelry to aromatic spices. When in Alexandria, the best shopping is in the Attareen 5) , where there are 6) small clusters of antique and handicraft stalls which offer a good bargain.

When shopping at local stores and the 7) it is expected and encouraged to bargain, but vendors are known for driving a hard bargain. Remember to be firm but polite, and a friendly 8) doesn’t hurt either.

The People’s Republic of China and the Arab Republic of Egypt entered into diplomatic relations on 30 May 9) . Egypt was the first Arab and African country to establish diplomatic ties with China and Egypt is China’s important cooperation partner in developing countries. Most of its territory of 10) square kilometers lies within the Nile Valley of North Africa and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north. With over 11) million inhabitants, Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa and the Middle East, and the 12) most populated in the world. The bilateral trade in 13) saw a considerable growth from that of 14) . Egypt took an active part in World Expo 2010 Shanghai China and exhibited in its pavilion eight pieces of state-level treasure from the reign of different Pharaohs. Tourism is a vital part of its economy, employing about 15) percent of the country’s workforce.

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