Qatar is currently involved in a major conflict with many other countries in the Middle Eastern region, but visitors to its capital , Doha, will still find themselves in the safest city in the world. It’s home to the Museum of Islamic Art, designed by I.M. Pei with inspiration from traditional Islamic architecture, which houses Islamic art from three different continents that have a history of over 1,400 years.

2 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dropping down from the top spot last year is Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with a safety index of 88.03. While it has a population of just over 1 million, only 420,000 are actually citizens-whose average net worth is $17 million dollars. It is also home to the Sheikh Zzyed Mosque, the country’s largest, as well as many camel races.

3 Quebec City, Canada

Quebec City is one of the few cities in North America that still has its original city walls. One of the most romantic cities on the planet, its Old Town was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and as a city with just over 700,000 residents, it’s got a safety index of 85.36, landing it in the top three.

4 Osaka, Japan

Osaka is the best city in Japan for food, drinks, and nightlife, and it’s safer than ever. Make sure you visit Osaka Castle while you’re here, which has a park attached, or the nearby Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum, where you can even customize(定制）your own Cup Noodles to take home.

【1】In which city can you watch a special sports event?

A.Doha.B.Abu Dhabi.

C.Qubec City.D.Osaka.

【2】What can you do in Qucbec City, Canada?

A.Appreciate Islamic art.B.Go to see castles.

C.Visit ancient city walls.D.Make the noodles you like

【3】What do the cities have in common?

A.They have museums.B.They are romantic.

C.They have wealthy citizens.D.They are very safe.

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】D

【解析】

本文是应用文。这是一则旅游广告。文章介绍了四个城市的特点。

【1】

细节理解题。根据2 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates中It is also home to the Sheikh Zzyed Mosque, the country’s largest, as well as many camel races.“这里也是沙特最大的清真寺谢赫·齐义德清真寺的所在地，同时也是许多骆驼比赛的举办地。”可知，在Abu Dhabi城市可以观看特别的体育赛事。故选B。

【2】

细节理解题。根据3 Quebec City, Canada中Quebec City is one of the few cities in North America that still has its original city walls.“Quebec City是北美少数几个仍保留其原有城墙的城市之一。”可知，在加拿大Qucbec City参观古老的城墙。故选C。

【3】

推理判断题。根据1 Doha, Qatar中but visitors to its capital , Doha, will still find themselves in the safest city in the world. 2 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates中Dropping down from the top spot last year is Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with a safety index of 88.03. 3 Quebec City, Canada中and as a city with just over 700,000 residents, it’s got a safety index of 85.36, landing it in the top three.和4 Osaka, Japan中Osaka is the best city in Japan for food, drinks, and nightlife, and it’s safer than ever.可知，这四个城市的共同点是“他们非常安全”。故选D。