1. (2019九上·长沙开学考) 阅读理解

    Here are three famous cities in the world, You will find the most famous landmarks which are symbols for a city and maybe even for the country.

	Venice     This beautiful city in northeastern Italy is built on about 120 small islands. The city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals (运河). Flat—bottomed boats called gondolas were once the main means of transportation. You should see St. Mark's Square—the center of activity in this city.     It has wonderful buildings.
	Chicago     This American city is the main business and cultural center of the Midwest. It is famous for its music. opera and theaters. It also has excellent museums. When shopping in this city, you can visit a long row of fashionable stores on North Michigan Avenue, One of the world's tallest buildings, the John Hancock Center, is also on this avenue.
	Rio de Janeiro     Travelers use many words to describe this South American city: beautiful, sunny, friendly and exciting. It is the city of the Carnival（嘉年华）, where everyone dances the samba in the streets. Tourists also love to visit its wonderful beaches and mountains. You should not miss the National Park of Tijuca—one of the largest city parks in the world.

1. （1） Why were "gondolas" the main means of transportation in Venice?

   A . Because the people didn't like traveling by car. B . Because the city had wonderful buildings. C . Because there were a lot of canals in the city.
3. （2） If you want to enjoy the beauty of nature, which city should you visit?

   A . Venice. B . Chicago. C . Rio de Janeiro.
5. （3） Which of the following is TRUE about Chicago?

   A . It is the main business and cultural center of the Mideast. B . If you are interested in plays. Chicago is a good place to go to. C . You can go shopping in this city, but not around John Hancock Center.