Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, with a population of over 3.5 million.The city has an area of about 9 thousand square kilometers. It’s rare to find anyone who doesn’t love this city here. The city is clean, safe and exciting.Melbourne is also famous for its universities and colleges. It has tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens and has a good transport system of roads, buses, and trains. Melbourne is a cultural melting pot (熔炉). From the very start, more people of Greek descendents (后裔) live here than in any other city except for Athens. Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese and Lebanese immigrants have all left their marks. Almost a third of Melbournians (墨尔本人) were born overseas or have parents who were born overseas. Melbourne is famous for its restaurants, theatres, music, opera, ballet, art, shops and a lively nightlife. Melbournians love sports, and the city hosts many famous international sports s. Nearby there are some beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches, national parks,forests, winter snowfields and summer resorts (旅游胜地). The climate is temperate and comfortable, with warm summers and cool winters. In summer, maximum temperatures range from 26°C to 36°C, and in winter from 12°C to 18°C. The weather in Melbourne can be changeable from day to day. In 2002, Melbourne was rated the world’s best city to live in. 1. Melbourne is well-known in the world NOT because of its______. A. large population B. universities and colleges C. transport system D.beautiful parks and gardens 2. According to the passage, Melbourne is a city where ______. A. rich people choose to live B. the best wine is produced C. various cultures co-exist D. Asian food is popular 3. Melbournians enjoy ______. A. sports B. sunbathing C. sightseeing D.traveling 4. The word “temperate” in the in the last paragraph most probably means ______. A. hot B. mild C. dry D. cold 5. Which continent is Melbourne located in? A Africa B Europe C Oceania D Asia