【答案解析】与西区的繁华形成明显对比的是伦敦东区，常以贫民窟、贫穷和犯罪的形象出现。东区的形象是工业向伦敦城以东地区延伸的产物。这里是伦敦的服装业中心。每星期天上午的裙子巷市场，已成为伦敦的一道亮丽的风景线。 [解析]
The East End of London, in strong contrast to the prosperous West End, has frequently been characterized by slums, poverty and crime. The East End grew with the spread of industries to the east of the city. It is especially famous as the center of the clothing industry in London. Petticoat market takes place every Sunday morning and has become one of the beautiful sights of London.

【答案解析】新西兰人热心于文化活动，也越来越多地参加各种各样的文化活动，范围遍及全国。由于音乐、戏剧和舞蹈的专业队伍和业余团体十分活跃，所以表演艺术有着良好的基础。近年来，新西兰的文学作品、绘画、陶器和编织艺术在国际上日益博得好评。在过去的20年中，电影摄制也成为一个重要的行业。教育系统大力扶持各种水准的音乐、戏剧和视觉艺术。 [解析]
New Zealanders have a strong and increasing involvement in a wide range of cultural activities throughout the country. The performing arts are well established, with professional and amateur companies active in music, drama and dance. New Zealand writing, painting, pottery and weaving have achieved growing international recognition in recent years. Filmmaking has also become an important industry over the past 20 years. The educational system strongly encourages music, drama and visual arts at all levels.