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Life sure can be stressful. It can take a toll on our mental health and our overall happiness. However, somehow the following cities have managed to find a way to become the happiest cities in the world. According to a report that was issued by United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the results come from collecting data from 158 countries and up to 3000 people in each of the countries were included in the research over a span of about 3 years.
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Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, can be found on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland. The seaside city is home to many parks and gardens and open spaces, as well as historical buildings. It’s made up of 300 little islands connected by bridges. Helsinki is a beautiful city to visit, especially in the summertime.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is known as the "Venice of the North’’ due to its many canals： 165 in total! Ancient yet preserved buildings from the 17th century can be found alongside the modem ideals of the city. This city is fun to visit year-round!
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Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden, is the capital city of the beautiful country. It is made up of 14 small islands on the central coast of eastern Sweden but is conveniently connected by 57 different bridges.
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Basel, Switzerland
Basel, the third largest city in Switzerland, is located in the intersection of Sweden, France, and Germany, which is reflected in the local culture. Basel has a stunning medieval city center, many notable restaurants, and many world class museums.
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1. We learn from Paragraph 1 that the happiest cities are selected based on______.
A. network selections B. the survey results
C. reports done by citizens D. votes from around the world
2. What can we know about Amsterdam?
A. It’s best to visit in the summertime.
B. It’s the largest city of the Netherlands.
C. It’s famous for its public green spaces.
D. It’s a successful combination of old and new.
3. If you are interested in trying delicious food, you may go to______.
A. Helsinki B. Amsterdam
C. Stockholm D. Basel
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了4个世界上最幸福的城市，想要放松的人可以一游。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由第一段中的“According to a report that was issued by United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the results come from collecting data from 158 countries and up to 3000 people in each of the countries were included in the research over a span of about 3 years.”（根据联合国可持续发展解决方案网络发布的一份报告，研究结果来自158个国家，每个国家有多达3000人在大约3年的时间里参与了这项研究。），可知最幸福的城市是根据调查结果来选择的。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由方框中Amsterdam, The Netherlands下的“Ancient yet preserved buildings from the 17th century can be found alongside the modem ideals of the city.”（17世纪的古老但保存完好的建筑与现代城市理念并驾齐驱。），可知在阿姆斯特丹，不仅可以看到17世纪的古建筑，还可以看到现代城市风格，可谓是新旧结合的成功之作。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由方框中Basel, Switzerland下的“Basel has a stunning medieval city center, many notable restaurants, and many world class museums.”（巴塞尔有一个令人惊叹的中世纪城市中心，许多著名的餐厅和许多世界级的博物馆。），可知Basel有许多著名的餐厅，如果你有兴趣尝试美味的食物，你可以去Basel。故选D项。
