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     The 2014 World Cup is being held inBrazilnow. Do you have a plan to visit Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢) ，one of the host cities?

     Rio is the second largest city ofBraziland the third largest city in South America.lt is in the southeast ofBrazil. The city covers an area of about 1 ,182 square kilometers. There are about 6. 3 million people living in the city.

     Rio is one of the most popular touristy places in the world.Its worldfamous sights include Corcovado Mountain,Sugarloaf Mountain and long beaches. The famous statue of Christ the Redeemer (耶穌像) is on the top of Corcovado Mountain.lt is the symbol of Rio. The city of Rio receives more than 2.82 million international tourists a year.

     People inBrazilare crazy about sports. Football is the nation’s most popular sport. The national football team of Brazil is one of the best in the world.lt has won the World Cup five times.This year,it is the second time for Brazil to host the World Cup.As one of the host cities of the game,Rio has the largest football stadium (体育场) in the world.

Besides,in 2016 Rio will host the Summer 01ympics.lt is the first time for a South American city to host the games.

    Rio Carnival (狂欢节) is the biggest carnival in the world.lt usually takes place in February or March each year. During the festival people dance and sing in the streets.The most famous dance is the samba        (桑巴). It is the happiest time of the year.

    Rio is an important city inBrazil. It is the center of culture and many other fields.The city has several important universities.And it has the largest library in the world.

    Rio is a really interesting city.Why not visit the city and have fun?

1.Which is TRUE about Rio?

A.It’s the largest city inBrazil.

B.The population of Rio is about 2. 82 million.

C.Ifs the only city to host the 2014 World Cup.

D.It will be the first city to host the Summer Olympics in South America.

2.What can we do in Rio according to the passage?

A.Feel people’s love for basketball.

B.Take part in Rio Carnival in summer.

C.Enjoy the sights of two worldfamous mountains.

D.Visit the largest university and library in the world.

3.Which is the best title (标题) of the passage?

A. The Size of Rio    B. My Trip to Rio C. Rio Is Calling      D. The History of Braz

Answer 1

1.D题干意为:下面哪一个关于里约热内卢的描述是正确的？四个选项的含义分别是:它是巴西最大的城市；里约热内卢的人口大约为2.820.000百万;它是唯——个举办 2014年世界杯的城市;它将是第一个举办夏季奥运会的南美同家。根据第四段的最后一句It is the first time for a South American city to host the games.可知它将是第一个举办夏季奥运会的南美国家，故选D.

2.C题干意为：根据短文我们在里约热内卢能做什么？四个选项的含义分别是:感受到人们对篮球的热爱;参与夏天的狂 欢节;享受两座世界著名大山的风光;参观世界上最大的大学 和图书馆。根据第三段的第二句Its world-famous sights include Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain and long beaches.可知这里有两座世界著名的髙山，故选C。

3.C题干意为：短文最好的标题是什么？四个选项的含义分 别是:里约热内卢的大小;我的里约热内卢之旅;里约热内卢 在呼喊；巴西的历史。通读全文可知文章介绍了 2014年世界 杯的举行地巴西的里约热内卢的一些情况，故选C。