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From the amazing fashion shows of Milan in the north and the museums in Florence to ancient ruins in Rome and the beautiful islands of Corsica and Sardinia, Italy is really a wonderful country with much to offer.

Of course, the first thing you might think about is the food. When people talk about Italy, the first thing come to their mind is pasta. But did you know there are hundreds of different kinds? Also, the names of the pasta can differ from region to region.

While food is an important part of Italian culture, the true heart of the culture is the family unit and the sense of pride in one's community*. For Italians, food and family go together. Mealtime is taken very seriously*. Meals, often lasts for hours, is, the time for Italians to stay with friends and family to not only enjoy food but talk and share time with each other.

Another theme of the daily life in Italy is the siesta - a time when businesses close from 1 pm. to 4pm. People can enjoy the afternoon and take a break during the hottest hours of the day. In the evening, many Italians like to take a walk around the town, chatting with friends or maybe drinking a cup of coffee. When temperatures start to warm up, you will notice that the streets become emptier*. Every August, many businesses shut down for the month so that families can enjoy the seaside and escape from the heat.

So, if you are looking to experience something different on your next trip, be sure to give Italy a try. It is a place where you can take time to enjoy the small things in life.

1. （1） According to the passage, visitors can do a lot of things in Italy EXCEPT____________.

   A . having fun by the sea B . climbing high hills C . enjoying fashion shows D . visiting old buildings
3. （2） In Italy, people take mealtime seriously because __________.

   A . food is the most important thing in their life B . they could have a break when they have meals C . they could share time with friends while eating food D . it's time for them to enjoy food from other countries.
5. （3） From Paragraph 4, we can know that people in Italy live a(n) ___________ life.

   A . interesting B . relaxing C . exciting D . convenient
7. （4） The main purpose of the passage is to __________.

   A . show us some facts about Italy B . help us know more about Italy C . advise us to visit Italy one day D . tell us the best time to visit Italy