Beijing has its own special style. “Beijing Style” means the unique culture and daily life of Beijing. An important part of Beijing Style is the hutongs. Hutongs are the old streets of Beijing. They are narrow and filled with history.

Hutongs have a history of over 700 years. There are many siheyuans in the hutongs. Siheyuans are traditional houses with a courtyard in the middle. They show traditional Chinese ideas about home and family.

Life in the hutongs is ___△___. Neighbors know each other well and often chat. Children play in the streets. Older people sit outside and play chess. It feels like one big family.

Many famous people lived in the hutongs in the past. Now, some hutongs are becoming more modern. You can find small shops and cafés there. People from around the world visit the hutongs to experience real Beijing life.

Hutongs are not just old streets — they are the heart of Beijing. They show the history, culture, and kindness of the Beijing people. Hutongs help us understand what “Beijing Style” truly means.

1. 1. Why does the writer talk about “Beijing Style”?

A    To introduce hutongs.

B    To describe Beijing’s food.

C    To talk about Beijing’s weather.

D    To introduce Beijing’s parks.

2. 2.What do siheyuans show us?

A    The modern life in Beijing.

B    Traditional ideas of home.

C    Places for making coffee.

D    Where to play chess.

3. 3. What can be put in the blank “___△___”?

A    cold and quiet

B    warm and friendly

C    busy and noisy

D    sad and lonely

4. 4. How are hutongs now?

A    Some stay old and some get modern.

B    Most are full of big factories.

C    Few people visit them.

D    Many have no small shops.

5. 5. Where can we most probably read the passage?

A    In a storybook.

B    In a travel guide.

C    In a math book.

D    In a science report.