São Paulo is the largest city in South America and the third most populous of the world, with more than 10 million inhabitants. It is the economical capital of Brazil and a very busy place. It is also the richest in culture, parks and museums.São Paulo is centered around the Praça da Sé, where there is a stone mark symbolizing the “point zero” of the city. The subway system is cheap and efficient but it covers only a few areas of the city, although extensions are being made. The most interesting neighborhoods and places to visit include Jardins, Itaim and The Ibirapuera Park.The main tourist attractions in the city include the different neighborhoods with their special Italian, Japanese or Arabic influence. They have their own characteristic atmosphere and it is a lot of fun to walk around, go to one of the many small restaurants or have a drink somewhere. Brazilians say that Paulistanos (São Paulo locals) live to work and to eat which is certainly true. Food in São Paulo is the best in the country. You can find a variety of restaurants from the simplest delivery place to the fine expensive ones. São Paulo is also a party town indeed. You can get stuck in the traffic in the middle of the night when party animals return from their hunt.Automotive traffic in São Paulo is complicated, especially in main routes all along the weekdays and gets worse at rush hours (from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ). On the weekend, traffic is good with some impediments in places where there are bars, shopping centers or other public attractions.São Paulo has the largest underground transportation system in Brazil the “Metro”. However, it is not as comprehensive as the trains in Europe or North America but it covers the most important areas.
1. Where is São Paulo located?
a) São Paulo is between Itaim and Ibirapuera park.
b) It is centered where there is a Stone Mark
c) It is near a beach.
2. Why is São Paulo the largest city in South America?
a) Because of the amount of inhabitants, it has more than 10 million people.
b) Because it has a variety in museums and parks which attracts many tourists.
c) Because of its growing economics and rich culture.
3. Who are the Paulistanos ?
a) People who work in popular restaurants around São Paulo.
b) The local people from the largest city of South America.
c) It is not mentioned in the text.
4. What are the most interesting neighborhoods in the city?
a) Jardins and Itaim are included as the most fascinating ones.
b) There is only one which is Praça da Sé.
c) The most interesting ones are those who have foreign influences.
