A Way To Lead A Slow Life

A few close friends walking through the city streets has become popular among young people in China. It is called Citywalk. People would like to have a journey to walk around the city and explore its beauty.

Citywalk first appeared in London England to make tourists travel like locals. A group of people followed a guide， enjoyed the city’s streets， saw buildings up close， and got a deep understanding of the history and culture. At that time， Citywalk emphasized （強調） the importance of heartfelt feeling and a new understanding.

But in China， Citywalk emphasizes following the heart and moving at a slower speed. People do not need to have a good plan before they start walking. Unlike walking in the park or in their neighborhood， Citywalk includes discovering old buildings， visiting special shops， having a cup of coffee， trying local food and so on. People take photos， make videos and share their stories online. They tell others where they go and what they find.

In this fast?paced world， young people are always working hard and they have little time for local visit. Citywalk helps them have a warmer， more relaxing and slower?paced lifestyle. Whether it’s a busy market， a small shop in a small neighborhood， or a modern city street， they can all make them feel comfortable.

Let’s take a walk together and experience the beauty of daily life！

（ ） 1. What does the underlined word “explore” mean in the text？

A. Search. B. Understand.

C. Enjoy. D. Realize.

（ ） 2. Why do young people like Citywalk in China？

A. It helps them find better jobs.

B. It gives them more time to work.

C. It offers chances for perfect travels.

D. It allows them to have a slower lifestyle.

（ ） 3. What would people do when they join Citywalk in China？

A. Walk in their neighborhood.

B. Look for some old buildings.

C. Walk in some beautiful parks.

D. Make a careful plan before walking.

（ ） 4. What is the main purpose of this text？

A. To tell the importance of Citywalk.

B. To call on people to experience Citywalk.

C. To ask readers to Citywalk in England and China.

D. To introduce when Citywalk first appeared to the readers.

答案解析：

1. 詞義猜測題。根據(jù)“People would like to have a journey to walk around the city and explore its beauty. ”可知，人們在城市周圍走走，是為了探索城市的美麗。畫線單詞是“探索”的意思，而search意為“搜查；探求”，與它意思接近。故選A。

2. 細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Citywalk helps them have a warmer， more relaxing and slower?paced lifestyle.”和“Let’s take a walk together and experience the beauty of daily life！”可知，中國的年輕人喜歡城市漫步，因為它可以讓他們以較慢的速度探索日常生活。故選D。

3. 細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Citywalk includes discovering old buildings. ”可知，城市漫步包括發(fā)現(xiàn)老建筑。故選B。

4. 主旨大意題。根據(jù)全文和最后一段“Let’s take a walk together and experience the beauty of daily life！”可知，是為了號召人們體驗城市漫步。故選B。