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 it from a variety of
restaurants from the simplest delivery place to the fine expensive ones.
São Paulo is also very much a party town. 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.
A) After you have read the previous text, read the next questions and choose the most accurate one.
1. What time does the traffic get worse in São Paulo ?
a) It gets worse during rush hours.
b) From 8 to 10 a.m. only.
c) In the mornings, from 8 to 10 a.m. and in the evenings from 6 to 8. p.m.
2. Where is São Paulo located?
a) São Paulo is between Itaim and Ibirapuera park.
b) It is centered where there in a Stone Mark .
c) It is near a beach.
3) 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.
4) 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.
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 it from a variety of
restaurants from the simplest delivery place to the fine expensive ones.
São Paulo is also very much a party town. 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.
A) After you have read the previous text, read the next questions and choose the most accurate one.
1. What time does the traffic get worse in São Paulo ?
a) It gets worse during rush hours.
b) From 8 to 10 a.m. only.
c) In the mornings, from 8 to 10 a.m. and in the evenings from 6 to 8. p.m.
2. Where is São Paulo located?
a) São Paulo is between Itaim and Ibirapuera park.
b) It is centered where there in a Stone Mark .
c) It is near a beach.
3) 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.
4) 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.
