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Better urban life
For many young people, the dream of a lifetime is to travel the world, explore different cultures and landscapes, taste new foods and flavors（口味）, and listen to the distinctive sounds of international music and languages. Unfortunately, 36 young people have the money or freedom to make this dream e true. 37 if you can’t go out into the world, surely 38 best is to let the world e to you. And this year’s Shanghai World Expo is exactly 39 that’s happening.
From May 1 to October 31, there will be 194 40 and 50 international organizations on display at the 5-square-km Expo site. Seventy million domestic and international visitors are 41 to visit it by the end October. So, if you can go, you’ll be 42 by people with a wide range of backgrounds, nations, and cultures. You may find that you can learn 43 much from striking up a conversation with a 44 as you can at an exhibition or performance.
The Expo’s theme（主题） is “Better City, Better Life”. The United Nations estimates(估计) that, this year, 55 percent of the people will live in city 45 . This causes a dilemma for the world’s 46 : How can they acmodate such a large number of people in a 47 way? Can they remain places of natural beauty and cultural importance? Young people will have the opportunity to take part in forums to discuss themes 48 new technology, green energy and conservation etc.
A trip to the Expo is guaranteed to be much less 49 than a trip around the world. Still, the costs can 50 . However, young people can save money by purchasing group or student tickets, which may be available at 51 rates. Many of the participating pavilions（参展场馆） offer free sample and treats for the visitors. 52 handing out free chocolates, the Belgian pavilion will 53 a free diamond each week to a visitor who can answer questions related to Belgium.
If you’re planning to head to the Shanghai Expo between May and October, don’t forget to 54 a camera, a notebook, and an open mind. For nearly 6 months, representatives of the world are ing together to 55 their best and latest ideas for the future. It’s certain to be a memorable experience.
36. A. some B. many C. few D. several
37. A. For B. But C. However D. Still
38. A. first B. second C. far D. rather
39. A. where B. how C. why D. when
40. A. places B. governments C. cities D. countries
41. A. determined B. devoted C. expected D. wanted
42. A. interviewed B. surrounded C. met D. bothered
43. A. as B. so C. that D. too
44. A. Chinese B. foreigner C. stranger D. friend
45. A. settings B. chambers C. areas D. services
46. A. organizations B. counties C. areas D. cities
47. A. correct B. considerable C. continuous D. significant
48. A. like B. as C. with D. in
49. A. cheap B. expensive C. high D. low
50. A. get up B. stay up C. add up D. turn up
51. A. reduced B. varied C. listed D. announced
52. A. Except for B. regardless of C. In addition to D. Instead of
53. A. set out B. give away C. put away D. give off
54. A. bring B. carry C. fetch D. take
55. A. learn B. study C. share D. absorb36—40 CBBAD 41—45 CBACA 46—50 DCABC 51—55ACBAC
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