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In
many countries around the world, more and more people live in cities. Cities
share many similar things, but are also different from country to country.
MEXICO
Mexico
s cities are modem but have many traditional Indian and Spanish things. The
most important buildings are around a central square, which is also a place to
meet with friends. There are outdoor marketplaces, where people can find almost
anything they need. On Sundays, parks are popular places for families. Many
people move to Mexico City from the countryside. It has a lot of excitements,
but also lots of traffic and air pollution.
JAPAN
Japan
s cities also have a mix of traditional and modern things. There are tall
office and apartment buildings as well as traditional wooden houses. Many
people would like to live near the center of cities, but because houses there
are too expensive, they have to take public buses or trains from faraway
places. Traffic, pollution, and crowds are problems. However, there is little
crime, and even very crowded cities have many parks and gardens.
AUSTRALIA
Although
80% of Australians live near cities, the cities are not as large as those in
some other countries. Most people live in houses in the outer area of the
cities—not in apartment. The areas also have their own churches, schools, and
shopping centers. In large cities, like Sydney, the areas are often far from
the center town. Though many people take public buses and trains to work,
traffic is slow and there are many traffic jams.
(1)
People in Mexico can go to ________ to get what they need.
A . outdoor marketplaces
B . the central square
C . the park
D . the countryside
(2)
Many Japanese people prefer to live in the center of the cities but they can't because ________.
A . it is too crowded to live there
B . houses there are too expensive
C . they like taking buses or trains
D . it's too noisy to live there
(3)
What makes the cities in Australia different from other cities in the world?
A . Many people like to live in apartment in city areas.
B . Many people like to live in outer areas around cities.
C . Lots of people like to live in the center of large cities.
D . The traffic is very slow and there are always traffic jams.
答案: A
B
B