2021年7月26日 星期一

Reading Smart B: Unit 47

 Section 2---Unit 47 Travel

A Journey to Osaka

As seasoned travelers know, the best cities to visit aren't always the capitals, and this wisdom applies to Osaka. Second to Tokyo in size, Osaka is not lacking in places to see.

The structure that best represents the city is Osaka Castle. Visible from far away because of its raised position and gold-decorated exterior, the castle rises 55 meters into the air. It is also a reminder of Osaka's central role in unifying Japan during the Edo period. Surrounding the castle is a beautiful park with over one thousand trees. Their leaves take on bright red, orange, and yellow shades in autumn.

For modern architecture, the Umeda Sky Building can't be beat. It is composed of two 40-story towers that are connected at the top by glass-enclosed escalators. Riding the escalators to get to the rooftop observatory is great fun if you're unafraid of heights.

Another kind of exciting ride is found at Universal Studios Japan theme park. The park is famous for its Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where you can fly through the sky on the Flight of the Hippogriff roller coaster and explore the inside of Hogwarts Castle.

Osaka is known for its high-quality food, and one of the best places for eating traditional local dishes is Dotonbori Street. Many restaurants and street stalls selling pancake-like okonomiyaki and octopus-filled balls known as takoyaki can be found here. Other dishes that Osaka is famous for include thick-noodle with fried tofu and sushi pressed in a bamboo box.

With interesting buildings, rides, and foods, Osaka invites visitors to explore its many qualities. It's a city that moves to its own rhythm, and it never misses a beat.

Reading Comprehension

(   ) 1. What is one feature of Osaka Castle?

(A) It is hidden from view by large trees.  (B) It's red, orange, and yellow.

(C) It's a symbol of a unified Japan.           (D) It has eighty stories in total.

(   ) 2. According to the article, which of the following is NOT true?

(A) Osaka Castle is surrounded by a park.

(B) Glass escalators connect the two towers of the Umeda Sky Building.

(C) Osaka is famous for thick-noodle soup.

(D) At Universal Studios Japan, you can explore the inside of Osaka Castle

(   ) 3. What does "it never misses a beat" mean in the last paragraph?

(A) Osaka never stops being an amazing place.

(B) There is a lot of good music in Osaka.

(C) Osaka beats many other cities in Japan when it comes to entertainment.

(D) The qualities of Osaka can be compared to music.

(   ) 4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article?

(A) The rides in a theme park

(B) The convenience of the transportation in Osaka

(C) Some ancient and modern architecture

(D) Delicious Japanese dishes in Osaka

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