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　　At the World Expo Shanghai 2010，you will be able to see the world in just one day.

　　The World Expo （short for “exposition”）is the third largest world event after the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. Countries build pavilions（展示館）at the Expo，showing off technologies and cultures with colorful exhibitions and performances.

　　People can experience the most advanced technologies at the World Expo. Throughout history，many new inventions have made their debuts（樣品） at the World Expo，including the TV，telephone and even the ice cream cone.

　　But the Expo is not just a trade fair（商品交易會(huì)）。It's a platform（平臺(tái)）for cultural exchange，bringing people closer to the rest of the world.

　　For example，at the Shanghai Expo，couples may be able to marry in French-style weddings at the France Pavilion. Thailand will let visitors walk into its emperor's palace. Visitors to the Austria Pavilion will have the chance to experience the snow-capped mountains of the country.

　　Many countries have also decided to bring their national treasures to the event.

　　Since the 1993 Expo in Chicago，the World Expo began to focus on one theme. It changed from a show into a community event. Visitors are invited to help solve global issues，such as environmental problems.

　　The theme of the Shanghai Expo is “Better city， better life”。it will call on the world to solve the problems human beings face as a result of urbanization（城市化）。In the future，more and more people may care about protecting the places they live in.

　　1. Countries build pavilions to show us ______ with colorful exhibitions and performances.

　　A. the Olympic games B. the FIFA World Cup

　　C. technologies and cultures D. many cities

　　2. What's the meaning of “cultural exchange” in this passage？

　　A. 科技展示 B. 文化交流 C. 科技交流 D. 自由買(mǎi)賣(mài)

　　3. Which of the following is NOT true at the World Expo in this passage？

　　A. People can experience the most advanced technologies.

　　B. Couples may be able to marry in French-style weddings at the France Pavilion.

　　C. Visitors can walk into the emperor's palace of Thailand.

　　D. Australia Pavilion will let the visitors experience the snow-capped mountains of the country.

　　4. When did the World Expo begin to focus on one theme？

　　A. In 1990. B. In 1993. C. In 1998. D. In 2010.

　　5. What is the theme of the Shanghai Expo？

　　A. One world，one dream. B. Better world，better life.

　　C. Better city，better life. D. One world，one family.

　　參考答案：CBDBC

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