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Ancient Rome was one of the world's most powerful empires more than 2 000 years ago.The
Romans' ideas about roads,laws,government and buildings still influence us today.Italy is shaped like a
boot.
The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire,in the first century A. D.__1__It is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy is wellknown for its designers,who create cars,handbags,clothes,shoes and other items that
are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.
Today,the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past.__2__Today,manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income.There are some big companies,but Italy has many smaller companies,too.
__3__The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs,so it is not as prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union,a group of countries that join together for better trade.The
currency,or money,they use is called the"euro".
Food and eating good meals are important to Italians.__4__
Popular foods include pasta,risotto,minestrone and pizza.McDonald's is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day.__5__ Families spend a lot of time
together.
A. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.
B. The country used to depend on agriculture.
C. Mountains cover about threefourths of the country.
D. It could seat about 50 000 people,who went to see fights between animals and people.
E. While there are some supermarkets,many people shop at small,neighborhood markets.
F. Italy has several islands off the coast.
G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
