What is it about France that makes it so special? One reason most people fly to France is because of its location. It is located in Western Europe and is surrounded by (被……环绕着) eight countries including Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. If you are passing through Europe, it is likely that you will end up going through at least part of France. France is also connected to England via a 34-kilometre tunnel that runs under the English Channel. It’s easy to travel between the two countries.
France is famous for its food, which is another reason why so many people travel there. The French are proud of their food, and it is well loved around the world. Most people are familiar with French bread. French cheese and wine are also popular with locals and tourists. But perhaps not everybody travels to France to eat snails (蜗牛), frog legs, or blue cheese!
France is filled with old castles and chateaus (庄园). The most famous of them all, Versailles (凡尔赛宫), lies just outside of Paris. It was built for a French king. Its 700 beautiful rooms are decorated with expensive paintings, carpets, and ceramics (陶瓷制品) from all around the world. It also has amazing gardens.
The last reason France is special is that there are over 220 million French speakers worldwide. Perhaps many people go to France because they can already speak the language. This makes it much easier for them to travel around and work. French is an official language in over 29 countries.
The fact of the matter is that France is one of the top tourist destinations for many reasons, the location, places to see, things to eat, or even the language. One thing is for sure: in France there is something for everyone.
1. According to the passage, how many reasons make France so special?| A．Two | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Because the plane ticket is cheap. | B．Because the weather in France is nice. |
| C．Because people there are friendly. | D．Because France has a good location. |
| A．To encourage people to learn how to speak French. |
| B．To tell us there are so many French speakers in the world. |
| C．To tell us French is an official language of some countries. |
| D．To tell us it is easier to travel to France if you speak French. |
| A．Special places in France | B．France, something for everyone |
| C．Special food to eat in France | D．French, the most beautiful language |
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Do you know Roma people? They were called Gypsies（吉普赛人）by Europeans because they thought they came from Egypt(a country in Africa). About a thousand years ago, the Roma people left their homeland. They are known as nomads because for hundreds of years many of them have lived in large groups that travel from place to place. They have no real homeland.
Today, the Roma are now living all over the world. They have kept their language and many customs. For example, it’s important for Roma to marry other Roma. It’s also a custom for parents to choose the person their children will marry. Roma people get married when they are young, sometimes even as young as 14.
Romany is the language of the Roma people, which was written down only recently. Because the Roma are nomadic and have moved all over the world, their language has developed in many different ways. It is sometimes hard for Roma in one part of the world to understand Roma from another part.
Roma music is famous all over the world, because many Roma throughout history have been musicians. Their music has influenced many other kinds of music, like classical and jazz.
Roma don’t usually assimilate（同化） into host countries. Over many centuries, governments have forbidden them to marry each other, travel or wear their traditional bright clothes. They have their gold taken away from them-treasures（财富） from their parents and grandparents. They have been taken as slaves（奴隶）, and have been forced to change their names.
But today, the Roma are finding ways to live in peace with others while keeping the treasures of their culture. “There is a will within us to continue to live as a people,” says George Kaslov, whose family arrived in New York from Russia a hundred years ago. “All the other ethnic（种族） groups who came to America assimilate gradually with time going; they lose their customs and language. But not the Roma, We hold out.”
1. What does the underlined word “nomads” in the 1st paragraph mean?
| A．People who move from place to place. |
| B．People who come from Roma. |
| C．People who have their own homeland. |
| A．George Kaslov has a strong will to live on. |
| B．The Roma still keep their customs and language. |
| C．The Roma are finding ways to keep the gold of their own. |
| A．Most of the Roma live in very unusual houses. |
| B．Most Roma get married either when they are very young or very old. |
| C．Their culture is very different from other European cultures. |
| A．To tell readers about an interesting culture. |
| B．To tell us why the Roma need our help. |
| C．To show us how all people are similar. |
| A．Brave Roma Travelers |
| B．Famous Roma Music. |
| C．The Roma: Past and Present |
【推荐2】As the largest country in the world, Russia is a perfect travel destination to experience delicious food, interesting culture and beautiful buildings. Are you thinking about travelling to the country? If so, there are some facts you need to know before you go.
Do you know the world’s longest passenger carrying railway line is in Russia? The Trans-Siberian Railway runs from Moscow to Vladivostok, a total of over 9,289 kilometers. If you want to take your time traveling around Russia by train, it makes it easy to do so. You can choose to ride in the first class or third-class seats, depending on your budget and the experience you want to have.
If you are someone that loves literature, you probably know that Russia is home to some of the best and most famous writers, such as Leo Tolstoy and Alexander Pushkin. Many great writers have a museum dedicated (专门的) to them that you can visit. Most can be found in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Whether you’re a fan of their works or you don’t know who they’re, you can learn something new about them and Russian literature by visiting their museums.
Another one of the most surprising facts about Russia is that it has 12 active volcanoes (活火山). If you love nature, you should visit Kamchatka, one of the most commonly visited among them. This zone has over 1,000 different species of plants. It’s also home to brown bears, sheep and wolves.
Besides, folk dancing is an important part of Russian history and culture. One of the most famous Russian dances is Khorovod, with people moving around in a circle hand in hand. If you get the chance to travel to Russia, be sure to attend a performance to learn more about the culture and traditions of Russia.
1. What does the writer think of the museums in Moscow and St. Petersburg?| A．Popular. | B．Famous. | C．Beautiful. | D．Educational. |
| A．having the delicious food | B．enjoying the beauty of nature |
| C．seeing local animals | D．learning about different kinds of plants |
| A．It’s a good way to relax. |
| B．It’s a good choice to kill time. |
| C．It’s a good time to make foreign friends. |
| D．It’s a good chance to experience local culture. |
| A．Tina, a dancer living in Russia. |
| B．Kevin, a driver wanting to make money. |
| C．Jason, a student planning to visit Russia. |
| D．Emily, a writer looking for a surprising ideas. |
【推荐3】Have you ever heard of India? It is said that from old times, India has been a good friend to China. It is an interesting and mysterious country with a long history. Around 2，000 BC, Indian civilization was born. It is one of the four oldest civilizations in the world.
India is also the birthplace of Buddhism(佛教). A famous Chinese novel, Journey to the West, is about a Chinese monk who tried very hard to learn about Buddhism from India. The book comes from a true story. Xuanzang, a Buddhist monk, was sent to India by the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. After many years, he brought back lots of Buddhist books. The name “India” was first used by Xuanzang in his works.
Today, religion is still an important part of Indian culture. There are many religions there. Most Indian people believe in Hinduism(印度教). In India, cows are very special animals because Hinduism says they are holy, so Indians don't sell or eat beef.
Like China, India is a developing country with a large population. It has about 1.03 billion people compared to China's 1.3 billion. More than two thirds of the Indians still live a poor life in the countryside. India has no birth control so its population is growing fast. By 2030, India could even have more people than China.
Hindi(印地语) is the mother tongue of Indian people. But Britain occupied India in 1757 and stayed there until 1947. Because of this, English slowly became the other official language.
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1. Indian civilization began__________.
| A．around 2000 BC | B．before China | C．in Tang Dynasty | D．not long ago |
| A．they don't like the cow's meat |
| B．they are afraid of getting ill from it |
| C．they regard cows as holy animals |
| D．it is very expensive in India |
| A．饮食 | B．宗教 | C．舞蹈 | D．神牛 |
| A．Hindi | B．English | C．Chinese | D．Hindi and English |
| A．India is a country with a long history |
| B．Half of the Indians live a hard life |
| C．Journey to the West is about an Indian monk |
| D．India has more people than China now |
【推荐1】Rico is a dog and he lives in Germany. His owners trained him from a young age to find his toys. When they say the name of the toy, Rico can find it. In fact, he seems to know the names of 200 toys！
Some researchers（研究者）in Germany wanted to test Rico. At the beginning，they put his toys in a room and then told him to go in the room and find one of the toys. Since nobody was in the room with Rico, he had no help from anyone finding the right toy. The researchers did this test forty times. Rico found the right toy thirty-seven times！
Then the researchers tried something else. They put seven of Rico's toys in the room plus（加） one new toy that Rico had never seen before. Then they told Rico to go into the room and get the new toy. This new toy had a name Rico has never heard before. Rico found the right toy seven out of ten times！
Researchers cannot really say that Rico knows words or language. However, the test seems to show that Rico can think about what he hears as well as a three-year-old child.
From these tests, animal researchers know one thing for sure. Rico gives them a lot to think about.
1. What is Rico good at？| A．Finding things. | B．Catching things. | C．Counting things. | D．Cleaning things. |
| A．when | B．from | C．because | D．though |
| A．To name the toys in the room. | B．To put his toys in the room. |
| C．To plus the new toy into the room. | D．To find the toy in the room. |
| A．Seven. | B．Ten | C．Thirty-seven. | D．Forty |
【推荐2】Have you ever had the flu（流感）? If you have, you know how bad it can make you feel. The flu virus is spread（传播） from person to person in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The flu virus attacks the body’s cells and changes into different forms. That is why people who have received the flu shot（流感疫苗接种） may still get ill with the flu. There are 3 types of the flu:
◆Type A viruses can infect people, birds, pigs, horses, seals, whales and other animals, such as avian flu or bird flu.
◆Type B viruses infect people and result in smaller outbreaks（爆发）. People infected with type B viruses are often sent to hospital with higher death rates.
◆Type C viruses cause mild illness in humans without the onset of an epidemic（流行病）.
Most people are familiar with the symptoms（症状） of the flu such as cough and fever, but they can be mistaken for a common cold. Most kids will get the flu during their school years. For most kids, the flu comes and goes, but for some, it can be a serious illness. Most kids get the flu in winter because germs（细菌） spread more easily when kids are always in the classroom.
The best way to stop from getting the flu is to wash your hands often, keep your hands to yourself, and go to your doctor for the flu shot（注射） or mist（喷雾）. If you have the flu, get plenty of bed rest and drink lots of fluids. Most people recover from the flu in one to two weeks. Doctors often recommend flu vaccines（疫苗） for high risk groups such as young children, the elderly, those with chronic（慢性的） diseases, weak immune systems, or professionals working with high risk groups.
1. What type of the flu can result in higher death rate?| A．Type A. | B．Type B. | C．Type C. | D．All above. |
| A．the flu is not easy to be treated | B．the flu can spread from person to person |
| C．people are easy to catch a cold | D．the flu virus may change into different forms |
| A．always stay in the classroom | B．wash your hands often |
| C．keep your hands to yourself | D．get a flu shot or flu mist |
| A．the flu can’t spread from one person to another easily |
| B．people who have received the flu shot won’t get ill with the flu |
| C．we can do nothing if we have the flu |
| D．students are easier to get the flu in the classrooms |
【推荐3】Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have been more and more popular over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.
In recent months, these tools have proved an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative (生成的) Al systems could end up replacing (取代) workers in many industries.
This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.
Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker perfornance. For example, researchers found hat, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the Al technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.
However, the paper also found areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the Al tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it greatly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”
The team suggests one of the biggest challenges to companies effectively (有效) using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
1. What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text?| A．To perform low-level writing. | B．To replace technology experts. |
| C．To finish high-quality work. | D．To improve communication. |
| A．To explain the disadvantages of AI tools. |
| B．To show how well AI tools could help workers. |
| C．To show changes in the future working environment. |
| D．To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools. |
| A．Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans. |
| B．It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI. |
| C．It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work. |
| D．Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses. |
| A．ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak Now |
| B．Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work |
| C．The Fast Development of Artificial Intelligence |
| D．AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance |
