The Charm of Athens Introduction 　　In Unit Nine of the textbook, I am deeply in Hongkong lost. 　　It is talk about the Hongkong ,which is important and charming ,the author introduces us a variety of flourishing and beautiful city. From the bustling streets, ancient life, leisure activities, ancient style, caused the people's yearning for, and various festivals and fascinating culture, there are all kinds of goods, of course, there are a lot of delicious food. This article conveys to readers Hongkong's unique charm and beautiful scenerin in a graceful style y , is a passenger unforgettable place, cause the reader deep yearning.Here is a summary of my reading and thoughts. The origin of Athens 　　Athens in Attica Central Plains, mountains all around.The west is eygalieres Okuyama, north is the Parni SA mountain is northeast, Pendeli, East yimituosi mountain, southwest of Athens is the Saronic, mild climate, tropical Mediterranean type of climate.The winter is warm and moist, the summer has little rain, sunny, annual mean minimum temperature of 0 ℃, the highest temperature is 37 ℃.Athens is located in Mediterranean climate zone and alpine climate zone at the junction point, is typical of the Mediterranean climate.That is Athens. 　　Do you know the reason why the beautiful city called Athens? 　　Yes,as we all know,Athena, patron goddess of Athens,and there is an interesting fairy tale for it, an etiological myth explaining how Athens acquired this name was well known among ancient Athenians and even became the theme of the sculpture on the West pediment of the Parthenon. Both Athena and Poseidon requested that they become patrons of the city and give their name to it, so they competed with one another for the honour, offering the city one gift each. Poseidon produced a salt water spring by striking the ground with his trident, symbolizing naval power. However, some myths suggest that he created horses out of sea foam as a gift for Athens. Athena created the olive tree, symbolizing peace and prosperity. The Athenians, under their ruler Cecrops, accepted the olive tree and named the city after Athena.How 's it going?Is it right? Very interesting?