When tea and coffee were introduced to Europe in 18 th century, people thought they were harmful. But the King of Swede decided to find out whether it was true . It was happened that there had two brothers in prison at the time. The King ordered one of them drink tea every day and the other coffee. Both of them have lived many years without any problems. At the end, the one who drink coffee every day died at the age of 83 and the other lived even long. Because of this,Swede is one of the countries which much tea and coffee are drunk today.
根据下列各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，在答题卡指定区域的横线上写出对应
单词的正确形式，每空只写一词。
1.Children shouldn't be allowed to watch (猛烈的、暴力的) movies.
2.They lost their way in the desert and _________(饿死) to death.
3.________(显然)，the students are not interested in the subject.
4.What________(留下印象) me most after visiting the school was that the students were polite and intelligent.
5. Children often show _____ (好奇心) about everything that they have never seen.
6.For most people, ________ （聊天）with friends on the Internet is a pleasant experience.
7.These two countries had three __________（宗教的）wars in twenty years.
8.The patient’s ________(虚弱) is due to poor nutrition.
9.A family-friendly ________ (气氛)in the hotel makes travelers comfortable.
10.As a student, it’s bad________(礼貌) to come late to class.
根据短文内容，从下面的A——F 选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑，选项中有一项为多余选项。
A. Name of the same history textbook. B. Benefits of sharing the same textbook. C. The origin of the idea of the same history book. D. The dislike for each other. E. The same history textbook in France and Germany F. Reasons for the hatred between France and Germany . |
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High—school students in France and Germany are to learn modern history from the same textbook starting in the 2012 school year. It’s thought that the new book will help the next generation of the French and Germans develop a shared European identity. The book, called “Historie/Geschichte”, the French and German words for history, was co-written by historians from both countries. It will provide students from both sides of the Rhine(莱茵河) with the different explanations of their common history.
2.
The idea for the books came about in 2008, when high school students from both countries celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Elysee Treaty(爱丽舍条约)， a friendship agreement signed to show that France and Germany had buried their post—war differences. The students’ suggestion soon got strong support from both governments. “The big lesson is that hatred won’t last forever,” said French Education Minister Gilles de Robien. “This book allows us to create a shared future and build on our past,” he added.
3.
However, the French and Germans both have their own different origins, styles and culture. According to a survey by leading French newspaper Le Figaro (费加罗报)，the French regard Germans as being highly disciplined and hard-working, while the Germans see the French as proud and shallow. So they don’t like each other.
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Conflicts between France and Germany have been existing over the years. The defeated power was robbed of its resources. Things were at the top in the two world wars, which further damaged relations. Many people lost their families, and hatred increased. Europe was seriously damaged by the conflicts.
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The wars’ bitter lessons told the two powers that they needed to unite in order to rise to their feet. Now France and Germany have put an end to their age-old rivalry(敌对状态)，and they try to work together as the engines driving Europe forward. “The book is another milestone in Franco-German relations,” Peter Miler, a German official said. He said that it’s the first time that two nations have sat down and written history together. “If France and Germany can do it, why shouldn’t other countries follow suit?”
A rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below 16℃．Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate．Without the forest cover, these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere, warming the rest of the world．Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns, potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world．
In the past hundred years, humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources（资源）: land for crops, wood for paper and other products, land for raising farm animals．This action affects the environment as a whole．For example, a lot of carbon dioxide（二氧化碳） in the air comes from burning the rainforests．People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit．
There are two main reasons for this．Firstly, when people cut down trees, generally they can only use the land for a year or two．Secondly, cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now, but in the long run it actually reduces the world’s wood supply．
Rainforests are often called the world’s drug store．More than 25% of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests．However, fewer than 1% of rainforest plants have been examined for their medical value．It is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the world’s reducing rainforests．
1.Rainforests can help to adjust the climate because they ______．
A．reflect more heat into the atmosphere
B．bring about high rainfall throughout the world
C．rarely cause the temperature to drop lower than 16℃
D．reduce the effect of heat from the sun on the earth
2.What does the word “this” underlined in the third paragraph refer to?
A．We will lose much more than we can gain．
B．Humans have begun destroying rainforests．
C．People have a strong desire for resources．
D．Much carbon dioxide comes from burning rainforests．
3.It can be inferred from the text that ______．
A．we can get enough resources without rainforests
B．there is great medicine potential(潜力) in rainforests
C．we will grow fewer kinds of crops in the gained land
D．the level of annual rainfall affects wind patterns
4.What might be the best title for the text?
A．How to Save Rainforests
B．How to Protect Nature
C．Rainforests and the Environment
D．Rainforests and Medical Development
OTTAWA—Canada's western city of Calgary is the world's best city when it comes to healthy living，local press reported Monday.
According to an international survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a Londonbased consulting firm, Calgary was top of a list of 144 cities. It scored 121 points, just above Honolulu's score of 120. Helsinki and Ottawa followed at 119.5 and 118.5 respectively.
Three other Canadian cities came in the top 20. Montreal and Vancouver tied for ninth and Toronto came in at 18th. The scores are based on air pollution levels, availability and quality of hospitals and medical supplies, as well as the efficiency of waste removal and sewage systems.
In America, the lowest scoring city was Atlanta, which was ranked 76th. Athens was the lowest scoring city in Western Europe, ranking 120th because of its air pollution. London was ranked 59th.
1.How many Canadian cities are in the top 20?
A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6.
2.Which of the following is NOT taken into account when the cities were scored?
A．Weather conditions.
B．Air quality.
C．Waste removal.
D．Medical supplies.
3.Put the following cities in order according to the score in the survey. Which one is right?
①Calgary ②Atlanta ③Helsinki ④London
A．①②③④ B．①③②④
C．①③④② D．①④③②
Eating Out with Kids
When you go out to dine with kids, you need to know the places where kids are not only welcomed, but really catered for (满足……的要求). Now we've listed some of the best familyfriendly restaurants and cafes.
MUMU Crill It offers the perfect family dinner. The children can eat and then play in the park opposite the restaurant. Children will be kept amused by the kids'menus, which feature coloringin activities. Children are able to color in a picture of a cow with crayons. Business Hours： Monday to Friday：4 p．m. to 6 p．m. Saturday to Sunday：3 p．m. to 7 p．m. Tel：9460 6877 |
Flying Fox Cafe It is located in a park in Mona Vale. Near the cafe is a fantastic fenced children's playground, famous for playground facilities including a bike track, walking tracks and a dog walking beach. Business Hours： Monday to Sunday：9 a．m to 4 p．m The weather can sometimes influence the closing time, however, if you are unsure, please call 9986 0980. |
Billy Lids It is a unique environment where your child can play safely while you relax in the central cafe area. The indoor playground includes facilities for children up to 11 years old. There are plenty of food options for the kids, including homemade sausage rolls. Business Hours： Monday to Thursday：9 a．m. to 5 p．m. Friday to Saturday: 9 a．m. to 6 p．m. Tel：9916 0350 |
Gladesville Bistro Welcome to our revolutionary kid friendly family bistro(小餐馆)—where your kids are welcome to play, draw, slip and slide. Our menu includes sandwiches and chips. Your children will receive a free cup of popcorn with every kid's meal purchased. Business Hours： Monday to Sunday：11 a．m. to 7 p．m. Tel：9816 4052 |
1.What can we learn about MUMU Grill?
A．It has an indoor playground for children.
B．It is famous for homemade sausage rolls.
C．It offers coloringin activities to children.
D．It is located in the beautiful foreshore park.
2.If your children would like to walk a dog, you can choose ________.
A．MUMU Grill B．Flying Fox Cafe
C．Gladesville Bistro D．Billy Lids
3.It can be inferred from the text that ________.
A．Flying Fox Cafe only offers dinner to parents and children
B．the business hours of Gladesville Bistro are influenced by the weather
C．MUMU Grill offers free popcorn to children
D．Billy Lids does not offer service on Sunday
