英语文摘:Shanghai World Expo park opens to public

SHANGHAI, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Shanghai World Expo formally opened its door to the highly avid public Saturday morning after years of planning and preparation.

Top Chinese political advisor Jia Qinglin and International Exhibitions Bureau President Jean-Pierre Lafon activated the opening device together at a commencement ceremony.

The Expo, carrying a theme of "Better City, Better Life", reflects the crystallization of wisdom about urban construction and vision of a better future life, Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said while addressing the ceremony.

The opening ceremony of the site of World Expo 2010 is held in Shanghai on May 1, 2010.

In his speech, Jia expressed gratitude to all participants, the BIE and those who toiled for the preparation for the grand event.

In the Expo, visitors could enjoy pavilions with original design, explore scientific and technological progress, enjoy various cultural events, and take part in symposiums to fully experience the mankind's pursue for development of civilization, he said.