1．London is a capital city full of art and history.It stands in the south-east of England.It's not only an important political center but also a great and amazing city for shopping.When you go to the large shops everywhere in the middle of the city，you can buy food and drink，clothes，and furniture such as beds，tables，desks and other things for your home，as well as computers all in the same building.London is famous for its clothes shops，for men and women and for young people.Its street markets are great too.You can buy bags，T-shits，scarves and presents to take back home，or you can try different kinds of food from all over the world.In fact，you can buy anything from anywhere around the world when you go shopping in London.

（1）London is the capital of England，lying of the country.
A．on the south-east
B．to the south-east
C．in the south-east
（2）According to the passage，London is a shopping center，an art center as well as a .
A．sports center
B．political center
C．business center
（3）According to this passage，people can buy in London.
A．a(chǎn)nything from anywhere all over the world
B．only computers from China
C．nothing made in anywhere of England
（4）If you want to try food from different countries，you'd better go to .
A．the large shops in the middle of the city
B．the street markets
C．the political center
（5）In this passage furniture means in Chinese.
A．衣服鞋帽
B．電腦配件
C．家具

2．Do you like history and visiting old places？If so，why not go to Dadaocheng.It was one of the largest and busiest cities in Taiwan in the old days，but now it's part of Taipei.Dadaocheng is right next to the river，so it was convenient （便利的） for boats to come and go.Once people brought tea，herbs （香料），cloth and other things to sell.As Taipei grew，many businesses moved to other places.But Dadaocheng stayed a busy place.
   Dihua Street is the oldest street in Dadaocheng.There，you'll find many shops selling all kinds of herbs，medicine，tea and more.Many of these shops have been in business for more than 100 years!As you walk up and down the street，you feel like you are experiencing life in the past.Some of the old buildings have new businesses.You'll find book stores，cafes and art galleries.
   If you visit Dadaocheng and Dihua Street，get ready to shop and eat!There are all kinds of places that sell delicious meals and deserts.You can also find some great and interesting things like bags and hats made of bamboo.You can buy dried fruits and other foods to take home and enjoy.Visiting Dadaocheng and Dihua Street is wonderful.You'll probably want to come back again and again.

（1）What is this passage about？
A．Taipei.
B．A river in Taiwan.
C．A wonderful trip.
D．An old place of Taiwan.
（2）What does "in the past" mean in this passage？
A．In the old place.
B．In history.
C．In our childhood.
D．In the years to come.
（3）Who may be the most interested in this article？
A．People who can drive a car.
B．People who like traveling.
C．People who live in Taiwan.
D．People who like drinking tea.
（4）Dadaocheng is of Taiwan.
A．in the north
B．in the south
C．in the middle
D．near Taipei
（5）What can you buy in Dihua Street？
A．Herbs ，medicine and tea.
B．Books and coffee.
C．Dried fruits and desserts.
D．All of the above.

3．Lima，the capital of Peru，is located in the central coastal part of the country，overlooking the Pacific Ocean.With a population of more than 9 million，Lima is one of the largest cities and the only capital in South America that faces the ocean.
   Lima has a long history.The lost Inca civilization ，is thought to be a mystery.There are many museums，where you can learn：how the ancient American Indians founded the Inca Empire and built Machu Picchu，a famous ancient city in the Andes Mountains；what happened in 1532 and why over 90% of Peruvians speak Spanish.Visiting the historic center，a World Heritage Site you may find you are communicating with both the past and the present.
   Lima is also a place where you can find the lifestyles and fashions，created by its people and culture.You will see Peruvian clothes，dances，and taste their delicious foods and drinks.You can see buildings in different styles，enjoy the fantastic sunset over the ancient ruins，climb the mountains，fly over the ocean，or sit in the restaurants and bars to experience Peruvians' relaxing life.
   You may have heard "It never rains in Lima. " In fact，the special geographic feature makes it not as dry as it is said to be and it is warm all year round.Though it seldom rains in summer，it sometimes drizzles on early winter mornings.The drizzle and the wet air "water" the ground，which makes the crops and the plants grow.Moreover，modern technology helps to bring water from the snow and ice on the top of the Andes （over 6，000 m high）for the city to use.People there never waste water.
   Lima is such an amazing city that it is worth a visit.

（1）According to the passage，where is Lima on the map？
A．
B．
C．
D．
（2）Most people in Lima speak .
A．Indian
B．Spanish
C．English
D．Inca language
（3）The underlined word "drizzle" probably means .
A．warm air
B．sea water
C．snow and ice
D．very light rain
（4）Lima is a city .
A．which is rich in water resources
B．where people can learn Inca culture
C．which is the largest in South America
D．where the houses are in the same style