A community can be defined (定义) as a group of people who live, work and play in the same area. They share certain things. They help each other.

Communities can be described in many ways. One way to describe a community is by its geography. For example, it can be rural, suburban or urban.

Rural communities are sometimes called the “countryside”. They are away from towns and cities. They have small populations. There are not a lot of buildings. There is lots of land, so people have farms. Schools, hospitals, grocery stores, and more may be far away. Sometimes rural communities don’t have much technology. Some rural areas are very poor.

Suburban communities are in between rural and urban areas. They are called the suburbs. People move there because there is more space in the suburbs than in the cities. They are quieter than cities. Suburbs have more buildings than countryside. It is easier to get to schools or stores.

Urban communities are usually cites with a very large number of people. Cities like New York are crowded with people, buildings and traffic. The large population causes lots of problems, but also brings lots of arts and culture.

Communities happen when people come together for some reason. People may unite because of their location or their shared interests. Communities help people feel at home. They give people a sense of belonging(归属感).

1.What is Paragraph 1 mainly about？

A The types of communities.

B The size of communities.

C The definition of a community.

D The history of a community.

解析：选C。C 段落大意题。翻译第一段内容可知，本段主要是对社区下定义。故选C。

2.What would you find in a rural community according to the text?

A Lots of rich people.

B Lots of buildings.

C Lots of schools.

D Lots of land.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第二段第五句There is lots of land, so people have farms.可知，乡村的社区有很多土地。故选D。

3.How is Paragraph 4 mainly developed?

A By asking questions.

B By making comparisons.

C By telling stories.

D By giving examples.

解析：选B。B 推理判断题。第四段主要描写的是郊区和城市以及郊区和乡村的比较。故选B。

4.What is not mentioned in Paragraph 5?

A The homeless.

B Heavy traffic.

C Arts and culture.

D Large population.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，只有无家可归的人没有在本段被提及。故选A。

5.In the last paragraph, the writer tries to tell us _______.

A the location of a community

B the importance of communities

C some shared interests

D some news

解析：选B。B 推理判断题。根据最后一段，尤其是最后两句可知，本段作者在强调社区的重要性：让人们有家的感觉、有归属感。故选B。