Animals in the City

Recently, there have been many reports in newspapers and on TV about big animals coming into towns and cities. What happens when big animals come into our cities? Is it a good thing or is it dangerous for us and the animals?

Wild animals usuaily come into cities to look for food. In Cape Town, South Africa baboons (狒狒) sometimies come into the suburbs. They eat fruit from gardens and go into people's kitchens! Baboons are strong animals and sometimes they scare children and fight with pet dogs. Many people do not like them, but the city can be dangerous for baboons too. Sometimes, baboons are hurt in car accidents. The city council in Cane Town has a team of Baboon Monitors. Their iob is to find baboons in the city and take them back to the countryside. The problem is that a lot of baboons will come back to the city to find food again.

In Berlin, Germany, groups of wild pigs sometimes come into the city to look for food .They eat flowers and plants and dig in gardens and parks in the city. They also walk in the street and cause traffic accidents, Some city residents like the pigs and give them food. But the city council is worried about the traffic acidents. They have told people to stop giving the pigs food and have put up fences to stop the pigs from coming into the city.

In Moscow, Russia, there are 35,000 wild dogs. They live in parks, empty houses, markets and train stations. Some of the dogs were pets that people did not want, so they lef them on the streets. Others were born on the streets and have always lived there. A lot ot people like them and are used to seeing them on the streets. They give the dogs food and water. They even build small huts for the dogs to live in during the very cold winter.

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What Happens When You Stop Exereising

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stopped exercising?A new study on twins was published in the journal Medicine & Science.The results of the study are dramatic.

ln the study,researchers looked at 10 pairs of twin men.Each set of twins was in their mid-30s.Each had been brought up in the same family.Since they were identical, they shared the same DNA.They had maintained the same level of physical activity for most of their lives. But there was one difference.One twin of each set had cut on exercising in the past few years due to work or family pressure.On average, the less active twin exercised less than twice a weck, while the active twin exercised at least twice a week.The research team put each twin through a set of medical tests to study their overall health.

The results showed big differences.While the more active twins had lower body fat percentage,better endurance level, and normal sensitivity, the inactive twins had about seven more pounds of body fat,worse endurancc,and signs of disease.Not only were their bodies different;their brains were different as well.The active twins had more gray matter (the information processing part of the brain), particularly in areas that control balance.

The conclusion of the study is clear.Quitting your fitness routine can bring negative effects to your body and your brain as well.Considering the less active twins in the study had become couch potatoes (沉将于看电视的人) only recently，these changes can sneak up on you a lot sooner than you'd think So keep exercising. It is beneficial to your over all health!

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B. the role of exercise

C. the birth of a new journal

D. the difference between twins

A. shared the same DNA

B. looked alike

C. had the same lifestyle

D. grew up together

A. sleeping habits

B. exercise frequency

C. working hours

D. food preference

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B. less sensitiv

C. more emotional

D. more endurable

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Survivine Illness Away From Home

Being ill is a horrible thing at the best of times, but what is even worse is when you are ill away from home. If you're living away from home or abroad, it's important to get better at your own pace in order to ensure you can enioy the rest of your time away.

①Pampering (娇惯) yourself is always a good start. If you feel so ill and tired that you can't even get out of bed, then don't! Make a trip to the kitchen and stock up on fluids and try to make yourself some hot food. The key to getting better is to drink lots of fluids. Water an hot drinks such as green tea and soup are usually the best things.

② Try to distract yourself from feeling horrible. If you have a TV, watch one of your favorite films or TV series. If you don't have a TV, maybe put the radio on. If you have a headache and all the noise is too much to handie, try reading the book you've always wanted to read but never had the time to. Being ill doesn't have to be the worst day in the world!

③Tell your friends and family that you are ill. Sometimes there is nothing better than hcaring words of comfort from loved ones who feel sorry for you and want to cheer you up and make you happy. There is nothing wrong with a little attention from others when you're ill. Who knows, they might even be willing to travel and visit you with lots of "Get Well" presents like your favorite food, mapazine or flowers

④ When you do arrive at a new place where you will be staying for a few months, make sure you know exactly where the nearest drugstore is. If you are in a foreign country, it might be best to translate a few useful phrases before you start asking for a cure.

A. Taking good care of yourself

B. Staying in bed for the entire day

C. Taking your attention away from illness

D. Knowing where and how to get medicine

E. Informing friends and family of your illness

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B. Staying in bed for the entire day

C. Taking your attention away from illness

D. Knowing where and how to get medicine

E. Informing friends and family of your illness

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B. Staying in bed for the entire day

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D. Knowing where and how to get medicine

E. Informing friends and family of your illness

A. ask for medicine

B. at your own pace

C. water and hot drinks

D. a terrible experience

E. at a nearby drugstore

F. read your favorite book

G. suffer from a cold

A. ask for medicine

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C. water and hot drinks

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F. read your favorite book

G. suffer from a cold

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G. suffer from a cold

Swiss Banks

Switzerland is well-known for chocolate and its watch- making industry. It is even more

famous for its unique banking and financial system.__1__Banking in Switzerland goes back to the 18th century. In the past, not only rich people but also dictators (独裁者) kept their money in Swiss banks. During World War II German Nazis (纳粹) put much of their money in Switzerland.__2__ Swiss banks are popular for many reasons. __3__ It enjoys one of the highest per capita (人均) incomes in the world. It has been neutral for many centurics, epecialy during the two world wars. In addition, the Swiss franc is one of the most stable currencies in the world.

Most importantly, Swiss banks follow very strict privacy rules. In 1934, a law was passed that forbade Swiss banks to reveal the names of account holders._ __4__ If a Swiss banker reveals a person's bank account without permission, he or she commits a crime.

Such regulations have made Switzerland a popular destination for many people.

Lately, however, the Swiss govermment has been under heavy pressure from other countries._ 5__ They want the banks to reveal the names of possible criminals.

A. They urge it to change its bank laws.

B. Banks strictly protect the privacy of their clients

C. Private banking has a long tradition in the country

D. Banks play an important role in Switzerland's economy

E. Foreigners in troubled areas also kept money in Swiss banks

F. For one, the country has a very stable and prosperous economy

A. They urge it to change its bank laws

B. Banks strictly protect the privacy of their clients

C. Private banking has a long tradition in the country

D. Banks play an important role in Switzerland's economy

E. Foreigners in troubled areas also kept money in Swiss banks

F. For one, the country has a very stable and prosperous economy

A. They urge it to change its bank laws

B. Banks strictly protect the privacy of their clients

C. Private banking has a long tradition in the country

D. Banks play an important role in Switzerland's economy

E. Foreigners in troubled areas also kept money in Swiss banks

F. For one, the country has a very stable and prosperous economy

A. They urge it to change its bank laws

B. Banks strictly protect the privacy of their clients

C. Private banking has a long tradition in the country

D. Banks play an important role in Switzerland's economy

E. Foreigners in troubled areas also kept money in Swiss banks

F. For one, the country has a very stable and prosperous economy

A. They urge it to change its bank laws

B. Banks strictly protect the privacy of their clients

C. Private banking has a long tradition in the country

D. Banks play an important role in Switzerland's economy

E. Foreigners in troubled areas also kept money in Swiss banks

F. For one, the country has a very stable and prosperous economy

Education in New Zealand

Education in New Zealand is compulsory (强制的) between the ages of 6 and 16. All children between these ages must _1_ school. Most children begin their schooling at 5.This period includes primary and secondary education, and it is _2_.

Early childhood covers the period from birth to 6 years old. This period may include both care and education. There are many _3_such as play centers and kindergartens.More and more people are realizing the _4_ of early childhood education. Now 60 percent of children under s join in some form of pre-school education.

Children go to primary school for 8 years or up to the age of about 13.They _5_ go to secondary schools for a further 5 years. Some students may decide to leave school at 16.

Higher education _6_ any education or training that takes place after secondary school. In New Zealand, this includes universities, _7_ 。 and training schools.

New Zealand is _8_ becoming multi-cultural.More and more international _9_ are studying there. The education system is adapting

to _10_ the needs of different cultural groups.