Today,people all over the world are moving out of small villages in the country to go and live in big,noisy cities. They are moving from the peaceful hills,mountains,fields?rivers and streams of the countryside to the busy world of streets, buildings,traffic and crowds. This movement from rural areas to urban areas has been going on for over two hundred years.

  In many countries,the main reason why people come to live in towns and cities is work. After one or two large factories have been built in or near a townspeople come to find work,and soon an industrial area begins to grow. There is usually a residential area nearby,where the factory workers can live in. The families of these workers need schools,hospitals and shops,so more people come to live in the area to provide these services and a city grows.

  In every major city in the world,there is a business district where the big companies have their main offices. In the United States,this area is usually in the city centre. It is here that you can see the huge skyscraper office blocks. The people who work here often travel a long way to work each day. Many of them live in the suburbs of the city,far away from the industrial area and the city centre. Some suburbs are very pleasant,with nice houses and big gardens. There are usually parks for children to play in and large department stores where you can buy all you need. 

But what is the future of the big cities? Will they continue to get bigger? Perhaps not. Some major cities have actually become smaller in the last ten years,and it is quite possible that one day we will see people moving out of the major cities and back into smaller towns and villages.

6. We can easily know that the underlined phrase "urban areas" means"     

    A. areas of the countryside   B. areas of a town or city

   C. areas near the countryside   D. areas near a town or city

7. Why do people move to live in cities or towns?

   A. Because they can live more comfortably there.

   B. Because they prefer a noisy life to a peaceful life.

   C. Because they want to find work.

   D. Because they are sure of having a better life there.

8. In a residential area,you can see      .

   A. rows of houses,schools and shops

   B. many offices and factories

   C. a lot of factories and farms

   D. many houses with offices and factories

9. In the United States many people work in the centre of a big city      .

   A. but live on the faraway edge of the city

   B. and live there

   C. but live in another city

   D. but live far away out of the city

10. We can infer that this movement from rural areas to urban areas .

   A. has been going on for more than 2 ,000 years

   B. will continue in the future

   C. may not continue in the future

   D. is sure to stop

              Homestay in Sydney,Australia 

Linda:

   Our large house is in Sydney,about 200 metres from Macquarie University and 400 metres from the train station. The train ride is about 30 minutes to the CB D. Now we only have a small bedroom for a female student.

  The cost is $ 260 per week,which includes all meals when at home and laundering (洗熨) of clothes.

E-mail:markalarms@optusnet. com. au 

John: 

  I have a lovely single room for homestay (male,non-smokers only) . The apartment is located across the road from a bus station. A sports field is only a two-minute walk away.

The room is for both short and long stays. The cost is $ 220 per week,including breakfast and lunch on weekdays. There is no washing machine at home. Do your own laundry in the apartment block's facilities (设备) . 

E-mail:ainsley  gilkes @ yahoo,com,au

Eric: 

  I live in the northern suburbs of Sydney—quiet for studying and relaxing,yet close to Macquarie University &NCELTR &- SIBT. The subway station is nearby. All facilities of the house including a living room with a TV can be used. Owners are very open and friendly,and treat students as part of the family. The prices include all meals ( breakfast,lunch and dinner) and cleaning. The fee is $ 300 per week. 

E-mail:mineanny? hotmail. com 

Rose:

Hi,everyone!I have one room for homestay (girl students only) in a house which is very close to Macquarie University (SIBT) &. WSU in the northern district of Sydney. There is a bus station across the road. Travel time to the centre of the city is 40 minutes by train. We only have one homestay at a time. Therefore,our family can take good care of you. The fee is $ 230 per week.

We are looking forward to having you in our home.

E-mail:cliqi9239@hotmail. com

1. The four people write these passages to         .

   A. find suitable room-mates   B. advertise rooms for homestay

   C. find a suitable room in Sydney   D. introduce some good hotels

2. Who will most probably ask Linda about her room?

   A. A male student studying in Macquarie University.

   B. A male student who doesn't like cooking.

   C. Two girls who want to share a big room.

   D. A girl who often goes to the CB D.

3. A person who lives in John's apartment      .

   A. can smoke in the apartment

   B. can use John's washing machine to wash clothes

   C. is provided with breakfast and lunch on weekdays

   D. has to walk a long way to get to the sports field

4. If Peter wants to find a homestay room near Macquarie University,he should send an e-mail to      .

   A. mineanny? hotmail. com   B. markalarms@optusnet. com. au

   C. cliqi9239?hotmail. com   D. ainsley  gilkes@yahoo,com. au

5. A girl who wants a room for between $ 210 and $ 240 per week would most probably contact      .

   A. Linda   B. John   C. Eric   D. Rose

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