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? ? ? ? ? {{B}}Centers of the Great European
Cities{{/B}} ? ?The centers of the great cities of Europe are meeting
places by tradition. People gather there to drink coffee and chat late into the
night. A mixture of locals and tourists make for an exciting, metropolitan
(大都市的) atmosphere. ? ?Squares, plazas (广场) and arcades (拱廊) form
the heart of Europe’s cities. ? ?Venice in Italy has the Piazza San
Marco - a beautiful square surrounded by shops, churches, restaurants and cafes.
In Barcelona, Spain, La Bosqueria is a lively market with hundreds of stalls
selling all kinds of goods. London’s Covent Garden is filled with fruit and
vegetable stalls by day and musicians, acrobats (杂技演员) and artists by night. The
government buildings at the center of many cities often are architecturally
impressive. In London, they serve as a beautiful backdrop (背景) to the coffee
tables that line the streets and the banks of the Thames. ? ?These
vibrant (有活力的) hearts are the product of centuries of evolution, social
historian Joel Garreau told US News and World Report recently. "The reason
people think Venice is so great today is you don’t see all the mistakes," said
Garreau, "Those have all been removed." Most European cities were laid out
before the invention of the car, so bars, restaurants and cafes were near to
people’s homes. Today, the focus of many Europeans’ life has moved away from the
centers. They live in the suburbs and outskirts, driving to supermarkets to get
their supplies. But on a continent where people treasure convention, there are
still those who hold onto traditional ways, living and shopping locally. These
people, together with tourists, provide the city centers with their reason for
existence. ? ?Coffee culture plays a part in keeping these city
centers flourishing. This is particularly true of Paris whose citizens are
famous enthusiastic conversationalists. This skill is developed over many hours
spent chatting over espressos (浓咖啡) and cigarettes. ? ?Religion
also plays a role in developing sociable atmosphere. People in Roman Catholic
countries used to visit the Church on an almost daily basis. Entire communities
would gather in the same building and then move out to the markets, cafes and
bars in the surrounding streets. An enormous example of this relationship
between church and society is the Duomo. The huge marble cathedral in Florence,
Italy is surrounded by bakeries and coffee shops, and caters (迎合) not only to
the tourist crowds, but also the local
community.
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? ? ? ? ? {{B}}Centers of the Great European
Cities{{/B}} ? ?The centers of the great cities of Europe are meeting
places by tradition. People gather there to drink coffee and chat late into the
night. A mixture of locals and tourists make for an exciting, metropolitan
(大都市的) atmosphere. ? ?Squares, plazas (广场) and arcades (拱廊) form
the heart of Europe’s cities. ? ?Venice in Italy has the Piazza San
Marco - a beautiful square surrounded by shops, churches, restaurants and cafes.
In Barcelona, Spain, La Bosqueria is a lively market with hundreds of stalls
selling all kinds of goods. London’s Covent Garden is filled with fruit and
vegetable stalls by day and musicians, acrobats (杂技演员) and artists by night. The
government buildings at the center of many cities often are architecturally
impressive. In London, they serve as a beautiful backdrop (背景) to the coffee
tables that line the streets and the banks of the Thames. ? ?These
vibrant (有活力的) hearts are the product of centuries of evolution, social
historian Joel Garreau told US News and World Report recently. "The reason
people think Venice is so great today is you don’t see all the mistakes," said
Garreau, "Those have all been removed." Most European cities were laid out
before the invention of the car, so bars, restaurants and cafes were near to
people’s homes. Today, the focus of many Europeans’ life has moved away from the
centers. They live in the suburbs and outskirts, driving to supermarkets to get
their supplies. But on a continent where people treasure convention, there are
still those who hold onto traditional ways, living and shopping locally. These
people, together with tourists, provide the city centers with their reason for
existence. ? ?Coffee culture plays a part in keeping these city
centers flourishing. This is particularly true of Paris whose citizens are
famous enthusiastic conversationalists. This skill is developed over many hours
spent chatting over espressos (浓咖啡) and cigarettes. ? ?Religion
also plays a role in developing sociable atmosphere. People in Roman Catholic
countries used to visit the Church on an almost daily basis. Entire communities
would gather in the same building and then move out to the markets, cafes and
bars in the surrounding streets. An enormous example of this relationship
between church and society is the Duomo. The huge marble cathedral in Florence,
Italy is surrounded by bakeries and coffee shops, and caters (迎合) not only to
the tourist crowds, but also the local
community.
What are Parisians famous for?
A.Their pursuit of independence B.Their enthusiasm for conversation C.Their ability to keep the city flourishing D.Their devotion to developing a multiple culture
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