2014届高考英语一轮复习 精选阅读理解文章六十篇(20)
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2014届高考英语一轮复习精选阅读理解文章六十篇（20）
The Urban Land Institute said Medellin had seen one of the most remarkable urban turnarounds in modern history.
It pra ised its civic spaces, libraries, and art galleries, as well as its infrastructure which includes a giant escalator and a cable car allowing the residents of the poor neighbourhoods on Medellin's steep hillside to easily commute to the city centre, in the valley.
Medellin's mayor Anibal Gaviria said the award was "a reason for joy on the part of every one of the 2.5 million inhabitants of our city."
He also commended former mayor Sergio Fajardo for launching many of the projects which were praised in the competition. However, Medellin has not been able to cast off（铸造） its violent past entirely.
In December, the bodies of nine people were found at a luxury home on the outskirts of the city.
Police believe they fell victim to a settling of scores within a powerful Medellin-based criminal gang, many of whose members had originally worked for the Medellin drugs cartel.。