阅读理解

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 is geography. People living in the same area come together to make a community. This means a neighborhood is a community. A city or town is also a community. So is a state or country.

Neighborhoods are small communities. Your neighborhood might be you and the people who live on your street. Or it could be a little bigger, like a part of your town. People in a neighborhood usually know each other. They might be friends. They help each other

A city or a town is a community. They are made of lots of neighborhoods Towns are smaller than cities. Dallas is a city of 200,000 people. New Berm is a small town with about 30,000 people. They both are communities. They bring people in the area together.

States are much larger communities. They have hundreds of cities and towns in them. America is made up of 50 states. Each state is unique. For example, Florida is known for warm, sunny weather. Pennsylvania is known for its rich history

A country is a even bigger community. It is made up of all the cities and towns and states within it. Examples of countries are India and China. Many people live within a country Community members love their country.

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