Finland lies in the north of Europe, and has Russia to the east. It is two different places in winter and summer. Summers there are fairly dry and hot, although by August things can already begin to get cold and unpleasant. Of course, winters are cold, but the cold is dry. In most parts snow comes in October and clears by the end of March, but in the northern parts snow can fall as early as September and stay until late May.
The tourist season in southern Finland is from early June to late August. This is when all the tourist attractions and summer programs are open, with steamboats and ferries (渡船) traveling on the lakes and rivers, and festivals become very lively. Finnish holidays are from the summer high season in late June to the end of July. This is the time period of nights with sunlight, when Finland doesnt seem to sleep.
The tourist season in northern Finland is different. Mosquitoes can be annoying in July, but September is lovely with its autumn colors. October, February and March are good times to visit the north of Finland to view the aurora borealis (北极光), and enjoy winter activities such as skiing and dog sledding. The Christmas holiday period is also one of the best times in Finland —after all, this is the "official" home of Santa Claus. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is popular all year round.
1. What do we learn about Finland from the first paragraph?
A. It is to the east of Russia.
B. The weather in winter is wet.
C. It is the coldest country in Europe.
D. The weather in September can be unpleasant.
2.Whats the longest time the snow can last in Finland?
A. 9 months. B. 10 months.
C. 7 months. D. 6 months.
3. In the summer high season, Finland doesnt seem to sleep because ________.
A. the sun is out at night
B. people in Finland work at night
C. people would rather go traveling
D. lots of lights are on because of the tourist season
4.What do we learn about the tourist season in northern Finland?
A. There are few autumn colors in September.
B. Summer is a good time to visit northern Finland.
C. Tourists can enjoy the aurora borealis in October.
D. Santa Claus comes from Helsinki, the capital of Finland
The food we eat seems to have a great effect on our health. Although science has made big steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps 80% of human illness is related to food and 40% of cancer is related to food as well. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, some researchers realized that things commonly used to keep colour in meats and other food additives（添加剂）caused cancer.
Yet, these additives remain in our food, and it is difficult to know which things on the wrappings（包装）of foods are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to their animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of cows. Sometimes similar things are supplied to animals not for their health, but just to make a profit.
The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to get a higher price on the market. Although some countries have tried to control such things, the practice continues.
1.According to this passage, we can know .
A. perhaps most of human illness is caused by what we eat
B. perhaps most kinds of cancer are related to what people eat
C. cancer was discovered in 1945
D. science has made food unfit to eat
2.Things that are used to keep colours in meats are .
A. harmful B. useless C. helpless D. delicious
3. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Some wrappings of food are harmful.
B. Farmers try to make more money on the market by fattening their animals.
C. The practice continues means things are still going on like that.
D. We needn’t take care of what we eat.
Children and young people tend to have certain role models – people they want to be like when they grow . Though children would have wished to copy their mother, father or a (n) relative, gradually these role models are thought of as famous people or popular . People have different opinions about popular stars or other famous people are good role models for children. Charming models, such as Katie Price, are often and thought highly of by young girls. This is the biggest worry of parents and teachers. They wish to their children to have the concept (概念) that success is achieved through hard work and rather than an attractive looking.
Most people tend to grow up to be those are close to home — their parents or family friends. Some decide to be like their favorite teacher. A child who loves to may want to grow to be the next Picasso or Van Gogh; Someone who loves to might imagine themselves as a famous writer; if a child enjoys dancing, he or she well admire a famous dancer, but this is not the . A lot of dance students wish to be like their teacher.
Therefore, the job of a teacher is just providing knowledge of a given subject. They should be able to their students’ trust and them well. Helping youngsters to learn from models, to learn how to accept with grace(优雅) and losing with respect, is central to any parent’s or teacher’s job. Manners are very important and a dance teacher can his or her position and influence to good behaviors to youngsters.
1.A.younger B.stronger C.older D.taller
2.A.at first B.at last C.at least D.at most
3.A.generous B.favorite C.ordinary D.humorous
4.A.fans B.stars C.singers D.dancers
5.A.that B.why C.whether D.if
6.A.awarded B.admired C.admitted D.afforded
7.A.encourage B.receive C.hold D.ignore
8.A.luck B.imagination C.effort D.effect
9.A.what B.which C.that D.who
10.A.read B.sing C.write D.draw
11.A.write B.read C.travel D.think
12.A.should B.may C.must D.need
13.A.deal B.trouble C.matter D.case
14.A.dance B.music C.art D.piano
15.A.better than B.less than C.more than D.rather than
16.A.receive B.lose C.gain D.accept
17.A.communicate with B.keep up with C.come up with D.catch up with
18.A.challenging B.falling C.failing D.winning
19.A.make use of B.lose control of C.take charge of D.get rid of
20.A.turn B.press C.introduce D.push
----Go for a picnic this weekend, OK?
----___________. I love getting close to nature.
A.I’m afraid B. I couldn’t agree more
C. Have fun D. I can’t follow you
____ is no doubt ____ Jennifer will come to see me this weekend as usual.
A. It; that B. It; whether
C. There; that D. There; whether
He pretended _______ when his mother stepped into his room.
A. to study B. studying
C. to have studied D. to be studying
