New changes have taken place in Paris in recent years. Paris used to be among Europe’s busiest cities. Traffic jams could be seen all the time. But now there is a new 2.5 kilometre-long car-free area inside the city. The Louvre(卢浮宫) attracts world tourists. People visit there not just for the art works, but also enjoy the roof of the building which is like a flying carpet. The world’s most beautiful city is now even more beautiful.

Lijiang River National Park, China.

Lijiang River is in Guilin. It is well-known for its clear water, limestone(石灰岩洞) and green hills. The hills have beautiful names depending on different shapes, such as “Elephant Trunk”. These attract many Chinese poets and artists. The best way to enjoy Lijing River is to take an 83 km boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo in summer.

Zurich, Switzerland

What do you think Zurich is famous for? Great banks? Yes. People can find many Swiss banks and foreign banks here. But the city is of great interest to many people for another reason. Zurich hosts Europe’s largest street party each year. Its Street Parade has overtaken London’s Notting Hill Carival. What’s hot in the city in 2014? In August, Zurich will host the European Athletic Championships. This gives tourists a chance to see the world’s top athletes making new records.

Adelaide, Australia

Many people may know Sydney or Melbourne. They are big cities in Australia. But Adelaide wins people’s hearts with great festivals and tasty food. Adelaide Fringe Festival is the largest art festival in Australia. Every February and March, people celebrate with outdoor art works, dance performances and live music. Adelaide has many kinds of foreign foods. British fish and chips, Italian pizza and German pork can be found in most restaurants.

1.Tourists enjoy the art works as well as _______of the Louvre.

A. the busy street B. the shape of its roof

C. the car-free area D. the flying carpet

2.Many Chinese poets and artists are attracted by________ in Guilin.

A. elephant trunks B. warm weather

C. the highway to Yangshuo D. the green hills and limestone caves

3.Compared with London’s Notting Hill Carnival, the Street Parade in Zurich is _______.

A. even worse B. exactly the same C. much better D. less popular

4.When and where will the 2014European Athletics Championships be held?

A. In August, Paris B. In February, Europe

C. In March, Adelaide D. In August, Zurich

5.Betty is studying art at college. She’s travelling to some place to enjoy art work and taste foreign foods. She could go to_____

A. Adelaide B. Lijiang River National Park

C. Zurich and Paris D. the Louvre

About 4.6 million children go to primary school in Malawi, but only 8 percent of students finish secondary (中学的) school. More girls drop out than boys because of the dangerous road conditions.

Pop star Rihanna and Ofo, one of China’s bike-sharing companies, set up a project to help girls in Malawi not only finish their education, but also get to class on time and safely.

The project, called 1 KM Action, will go for five years. Thanks to Ofo, now Malawian girls have a way to get to school. The Clara Lionel Foundation(CLF), set up in 2012 by Rihanna in honor of (为向……表示敬意) her grandparents, provides(提供) scholarships for these young minds. Ofo will provide free bikes to those who win the scholarship.

Lots of Ofo bikes have been put into use and have got positive feedback(反馈) from students and teachers. “Thanks to Ofo, now I could get to school on time. I love it. I hope there will be more Ofo bikes in Malawi,” said one of the girl students.

By donating (捐赠) bikes and providing scholarships, Rihanna and Ofo hope the girls can continue (继续) their education. Rihanna said, “I’m so happy to work together with Ofo because it will help the young girls of Malawi get to school safely, cutting down those very long walks they make to and from school all alone.”

Ofo founder and CEO Dai Wei, who used to be a volunteer teacher in one of China’s poorest villages, said he was ready to help every student get a good education.

1.More girls in Malawi drop out of school because ________.

A. their families don’t have enough money

B. they have difficulty getting to school safely

C. their parents want them to make money

D. they don’t think it’s necessary to go to school

2.Who will get free bikes from Ofo?

A. Only girls in primary school.

B. Students in secondary school.

C. All the students in poor places.

D. The girls who win a scholarship.

3.The underlined word “positive” means “______” in Chinese.

A. 积极的 B. 及时的 C. 准确的 D. 统一的

4.Which of the following is TRUE about the news?

A. The project 1KM Action will last for 3 years.

B. Rihanna set up the CLF in honor of her parents.

C. Rihanna hopes to help more poor kids go to college.

D. Ofo CEO once worked as a teacher in a poor village.

5.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Many girls in Malawi can’t go to secondary school.

B. Rihanna and Ofo help girls in Malawi get to school.

C. Ofo bicycles are quite popular with Malawian girls.

D. China’s bike-sharing companies are becoming better.

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