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 （强调） 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. 词义猜测题。根据“People would like to have a journey to walk around the city and explore its beauty. ”可知，人们在城市周围走走，是为了探索城市的美丽。画线单词是“探索”的意思，而search意为“搜查；探求”，与它意思接近。故选A。

2. 细节理解题。根据“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，中国的年轻人喜欢城市漫步，因为它可以让他们以较慢的速度探索日常生活。故选D。

3. 细节理解题。根据“Citywalk includes discovering old buildings. ”可知，城市漫步包括发现老建筑。故选B。

4. 主旨大意题。根据全文和最后一段“Let’s take a walk together and experience the beauty of daily life！”可知，是为了号召人们体验城市漫步。故选B。