Europe is the second smallest continent in size but the third largest in population. Here are some facts to share.
People
About 10% of the world’s population lives in Europe. Most of the European population groups, almost 90%, belong to the three Indo-European language groups of the Slavic, Romance and Germanic language groups. According to the World Happiness Report from 2018 to 2020, the World’s happiest people live in Finland—and they won for the last three years in a row!
Languages
Most European languages belong to either the Romance language family such as French, Italian and Spanish, the Germanic language family, among which are German and English, or the Slavic language family, among which are Russian, Bulgarian and Polish. Russian is the language with most native speakers—about 100 million, while English is the language spoken by most people as a first language and a second language—about 270 million people. The five most spoken native languages in Europe are Russian, German, French, English and Italian.
Animals
In Europe, there are 270 species of mammals (哺乳动物) such as bats, deer and hares. Of all mammal species 15% are endangered, such as wolves and bears. There are 75 species of amphibians(两栖动物)in
Europe, most of which are unique to Southern Europe. Slightly more than half of the 800 European bird species breed in Europe, and all the others migrate to warmer regions during the cold winter months.
Natural resources
Metals such as zinc and silver and minerals such as copper and coal are found in Europe. Some areas in northern Europe have deposits of natural gas and oil.
Agriculture
The most common crops in Europe are cereals(谷类植物) such as wheat, corn as well as sugar beets, potatoes, vegetables and fruits. France is Europe’s biggest producer of agricultural products.
1. What can we infer about the European population from the text?| A．The population in Europe has decreased slightly. |
| B．Europe is thickly populated at the present time. |
| C．People in Europe belong to three language families. |
| D．People living in Europe are the happiest in the world. |
| A．English belongs to the Romance language family. |
| B．English is the language with most native speakers. |
| C．The number of native Polish speakers is not very big. |
| D．French belongs to the Slavic language family. |
| A．Europe doesn’t produce natural gas or oil. |
| B．Most animal species in Europe are endangered. |
| C．France produces the most agricultural products in Europe. |
| D．Over 400 European bird species fly to warmer areas in winter. |
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Diving
Divers troop to Palawan, which lies at the very heart of the Coral Triangle biodiversity corridor(走廊). The highlight is Tubbataha Reefs National Park, which is accessible only by live-aboard boat from late March to mid-June.
Island hopping
Top of most visitors’ lists is boarding a trusty speed boat and setting off to explore Palawan’s 1780 islands. Why not take a multiday journey, camping on remote islands under the stars, far removed from other tourists?
Beaches
The best part about Palawan’s glorious beaches? Only a few are known to the masses. The rest are yours for the taking. EI Nido has a seemingly endless supply of sandy sights. North of EI Nido, a rough road leads to Nacpan Beach. Way up north, the Calamian Islands are often ringed 360-degrees by blindingly white sand.
Jungle adventures
Close to 50% of Palawan’s old-growth forest cover remains untouched, by far the most among Philippine provinces. Naturalists can explore the rainforests in search of animals and birdwatchers migrate from around the globe to spot unusual bird species. Additionally, determined hikers can scale numerous peaks.
Palawan has always had a responsible attitude towards its environment. Against the destruction of coastal ecosystems and illegal logging and fishing, several award-wining resorts are leading the way toward a more sustainable future, mixing native design and low-carbon elements to create living spaces that will last. Ecotourism will play a role in determining the future of the islands.
1. What can a tourist enjoy in Palawan?| A．Watching the migration of birds in the rainforests. |
| B．Visiting Tubbataha Reefs National Park in July. |
| C．Getting exposed to all the beaches. |
| D．Exploring the faraway islands. |
| A．Climbers. | B．Skiers. |
| C．Biologists. | D．Divers. |
| A．Forbid fishing. | B．Protect ecosystems. |
| C．Log illegally. | D．Ignore the concept of low-carbon life. |
【推荐2】Imagine mountains enveloped in silver water, shining in the spring sun. Summer sees the mountains turn bright green with growing rice. During autumn, these mountains are gold, and in winter they are covered with white frost.
These terraces (梯田) were built by the local Zhuang and Yao people. Starting in the Yuan Dynasty, work on the terraces took hundreds of years.
But perhaps the most important is the way people have worked in peace with nature. The terraces are cleverly designed, with hundreds of waterways connecting with each other. During the rainy season, rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces along these waterways. The sun heats the water and turns it into vapour (水蒸气).
Although modern technology helps produce more crops, these terraces still mean a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value.
| A．Terraces were built to collect the rain. |
| B．These are the colors of the Longji Terraces. |
| C．This knowledge is passed down through families. |
| D．It wasn’t completed until the early Qing Dynasty. |
| E．So how did people change the entire mountains into terraces? |
| F．This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the terraces again. |
| G．So why did these people take trouble turning the entire mountains into terraces? |
【推荐3】Petra and Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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Quebec, Canada
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Great Smoky Mountain, US
This region has been named as the ancestral home of the Cherokee Indians, where rich natural wonders combined with interesting history are the major happenings. The rich natural reserve is evident and enjoyed by walking tour participants. What also makes this destination a popular choice is its reputation as the biggest wilderness on the eastern part of the United States.
1. What is Petra and Wadi Rum best known for?| A．Its culture. | B．Its quietness. |
| C．Its rare animals. | D．Its desert scenery. |
| A．Petra and Wadi Rum. | B．Kilimanjaro. |
| C．Quebec. | D．Great Smoky Mountain. |
| A．National park. | B．Special history. |
| C．Virgin forests. | D．Ocean view. |
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Treehouse
Treehouse is a well-known name, especially as an online technology school to teach coding for free. Currently, there are over 1,000 high-quality videos which cover many topics such as web design and website development. Treehouse makes it possible for beginners to learn at their own pace and choose different types of coding languages for all levels. If you are interested in coding but you have no idea where to start, Treehouse will walk you through the entire learning process.
Code.org
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CodeHS
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freeCodeCamp
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1. We can learn from the text that on Treehouse __________.| A．famous professionals will give online lectures |
| B．beginners will master coding skills in a month |
| C．learners can select lessons suitable for themselves |
| D．coding lessons are cheaper for senior programmers |
| A．CodeHS. | B．Code.org. |
| C．Treehouse. | D．freeCodeCamp. |
| A．Apply for a well-paid job. |
| B．Take some outdoor exercise. |
| C．Learn coding through interesting games. |
| D．Communicate with experienced programmers. |
【推荐2】OSCAR THEATRE
BOOKING
- in person
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am-8 pm.
- by post
Stating the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque, postal order, or your credit card details to Oscar Theatre Box Office, PO Box 220, Main street. All cheques should be made payable to Oscar Theatre.
- by telephone
Ring 0844 847 2484 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard accepted).
- on-line
Complete the on-line booking form at www.oscartheatre.com.
DISCOUNTS
Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday inclusive, and for all matinees (下午场). Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.
Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until one hour before the show (subject to availability).
Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible (有资格的) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group Bookings: there is a ten per cent discount for parties of twelve or more.
Schools: school parties of ten or more can book $9 tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
1. How can you pay for a ticket when you book by post?| A．By visiting the website of a post office. |
| B．By going to you local bank in person. |
| C．By enclosing your MasterCard in an envelope. |
| D．By providing your credit card information. |
| A．A group of ten adults going to a performance can claim a discount. |
| B．A school party of 15 persons that book in advance pay $135 in total for a performance. |
| C．Someone accompanying a wheelchair user to a performance receives a discount. |
| D．An 18-year-old teenager is eligible for Saver discounts. |
| A．Full-time students buying tickets 45 minutes before a performance begins. |
| B．65-year-olds buying tickets an hour and a half before a performance begins. |
| C．Theatre-goers who are unexpectedly unable to be present at a performance. |
| D．Anyone who buys tickets an hour before a performance begins. |
The application form for participation on the exchange programme for 2016／17 can be found in Application Procedures．
Applying Qualification—Current Queen Mary undergraduate students(with the exception of students in Biomedical Sciences，Chemistry，Dentistry and Medicine)have qualifications to apply.
Law Students—Students enrolled in The School of Law should contact Sheila Shirley(s．shirley@qmul．ac．uk)for details of study abroad opportunities.
English and Drama Studen—Students cannot study abroad for the full academic year. Students will be able to spend only the autumn semester studying at one of our exchange partners·
Applications
A complete application will consist of the two-page application form，a personal statement and a supporting academic reference．Students should follow these application procedures. Applicants must ensure they have spoken to their departmental study abroad instructor before submitting their application．Applications can be submitted in person at The Study Abroad Office(E09，Ground Floor，Queens’Building)or by email to h．gibney@qmul．ac．uk
New Exchange Partners for 2016／2017
For 2016／17 we hope to offer students the opportunity to study abroad at the following new partners：The University of Pennsylvania—UPenn(USA)，The University of Sydney(Australia) and Waseda University(Japan)．Should we be unable to send students to any of these new institutions on exchange，and if you intend to include one or more of these destinations with your application，please provide at least one alternative destination from the list of other partner programmes．
1. Who can apply for the exchange programme?
| A．Students in Biomedical Sciences |
| B．Students in Chemistry |
| C．Students in Dentistry |
| D．Students in English and Drama |
| A．email to h．gibney@qmul．ac．uk |
| B．email to s．shirley@qmul．ac．uk |
| C．go to E09，Ground Floor，Queens’Building |
| D．go to Masons Lecture Theatre Hall，Bancroft Building |
| A．Wait for another proper opportunity． |
| B．Cancel your exchange programme． |
| C．Provide another university from the list． |
| D．Contact the university by yourself． |
