Venice

Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It was built on small islands in saltwater

lakes more than 1,500 years ago. Venice is a city with no cars and people travel by boat. There are 117 waterways and more than 400 bridges that can guide you where you want to go.

Auckland

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. In the seaside city, you can enjoy an amazing view from the city's tallest tower-the Sky Tower. You can also see Maori traditional dances at the Auckland Museum. Auckland is called" The city of Sails" because it has more boats than anywhere else in the world.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles was founded in 1781. It is now the second largest city in the

United States. It is famous for its modern highways and its movie stars of Hollywood. There are many beautiful beaches near the city.

Budapest

The population of Budapest is about three million and the city is a very popular place for tourists. Visitors like to take boat rides along the Danube (多瑙河). Budapest is also popular with its exciting nightlife. The best time to visit Budapest is July or Autumn since it is very cold in winter.

1. People mostly travel _____ in Venice.

A. by ship B. by car C. by bus D. by boat

2.Los Angeles has a history of _____.

A. more than 100 years B. more than 200 years

C. more than 300 years D. more than 400 years

3.If Mary wants to visit Budapest, the best season for her to go is _____.

A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter

4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Auckland?

A. Modern highways B. The Sky Tower

C. Maori traditional dances D. A lot of boats

5.The four cities are all _____ according to the passage.

A. modern cities with a short history

B. in New Zealand

C. near lakes, rivers or seas

D. large cities

Some advice(忠告):

(1) Always play in a safe place. A park is a safe place because there are no cars or trucks. But do not talk to anyone you do not know. Never go with a stranger into a motor car.

(2) Before crossing the road, stop and look both ways. Look left, look right, look left again.

(3) Keep away from houses or building that are being built or knocked down. Something might fall on your head, or you might cut yourself on broken grass.

(4) Medicines or pills can be dangerous. Never swallow(吞下)any pills or medicines you find in the cupboard.

(5) Wear a life jacket whenever you go out in a boat. Even if you are not in the open sea and the water is not deep, you should have your life jacket on. It’s easy to fall out of a boat.

(6) Do not put your head out of a car, bus or train. Many children have been killed by doing this.

1.We are safe from truck or cars _________.

A. if we play in the street B. if we play on the road

C. if we play in the park D. if we play by the road

2. It’s ________ to take any pills you find in the cupboard.

A. safe B. safety C. dangerous D. danger

3. Even if your friends ask you to play in a house that is being built, you ______.

A. should go B. shouldn’t go

C. did go D. didn’t go

4.Which is wrong?

A. Do not talk to anyone whom you don’t know B. Look both ways before you cross the road.

C. Wear a life jacket if you fish from a boat in a lake D. Put your head out of a moving bus for a better view

5.Which is not mentioned (提及) in the passage?

A. A stranger B. Buildings C. A plane D. Medicines

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