Reference translation for the final exam

Hong Kong, a vibrant, dynamic city, used to be just a “barren rock” housing a collection of fishing villages when claimed by Britain in 1842 following the First Opium War with China.
香港是一個五光十色充滿活力的城市；但是，在1842年由於鴉片戰爭割讓給英國之時，它只不過是個有著一群小漁村的不毛之地。

Hong Kong was ceded to Britain under the Treaty of Nanking. The Kowloon Peninsula were handed over in 1860 and a 99-year lease was granted on the New Territory, comprising the area north of Kowloon up to the Shenzhen River and 235 outlying islands, in 1898.

Touring in Hong Kong, you can immerse yourself in ageless traditions and festivals, or enjoy themed attractions and cutting edge sophistication. Above all, you will find diversity and memorable contrast at every turn – all within a single compact destination where most points can be reached within an hour.
到香港觀光，你不但能感受各式古老的傳統與節慶，更可遊覽各具特色的景點，並品味它們所韻含的尖端精緻文化。此外，每當你到一個觀光區(如：中環、銅鑼圈、尖沙沮、太平山、迪士奈樂園)，都會驚見其中令人難以忘懷的多樣性與對比性，而每一個觀光區內的多數景點，也都在一小時內即可抵達。

Shopping tips:
Be aware of parallel imports
Parallel imports are items brought into Hong Kong by someone other than the official import agent. Be aware that the reason parallel imports are usually cheaper is because they often offer a restricted guarantee or limited after-sale service.

購物指南
注意平行輸入商品 (俗稱水貨)
平行輸入係指，非香港政府所核定的代理商所引進的商品。這些商品雖然價格低廉，但是僅提供有限的品質保證與售後服務。