假如你是李华，作为交换生去了法国，请你给好友Tom发一封电子邮件谈谈你对巴黎的认识：
1.巴黎是历史悠久的现代化城市；
2.埃菲尔铁塔是巴黎的象征，建于1889年，是为了纪念法国大革命100周年而建的；
3.其他名胜古迹，如凯旋门、罗浮宫等。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已经写好，但不计入总词数；
3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：埃菲尔铁塔Eiffel Tower 法国大革命100周年纪念the centenary of the French Revolution凯旋门the Arc de Triomphe罗浮宫the Louvre
Dear Tom,

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Yours,

Li Hua

   The New Caledonian barrier reef (堡礁) is located in New Caledonia in the South Pacific, and is the second longest coral reef in the world, after the Belize Barrier Reef.

The New Caledonian barrier reef surrounds Grande Terre, New Caledonia’s largest island, as well as the lie des Pins and several smaller islands, reaching a length of 1,500 km. The reef encloses (围住) a lake of 24,000 square kilometers, which has an average depth of 25 meters. The reefs lie up to 30 kilometers from the shore, but extend almost 200 km to the Entrecasteaux reefs in the northwest. This northwestern extension encloses the Belep Islands. Several natural passages open out to the ocean. The Boulari passage, which leads to Noumea, the capital and chief port of New Caledonia, is marked by the Am6d6e lighthouse. The reef has various species, and is home to endangered dugongs, a kind of sea animal, and is an important living site for green sea turtles.

Most of the reefs are generally thought to be in good health. Some of the eastern reefs have been damaged by waste water from nickel mining (镍开采) on Grande Terre. The waste from mining and agriculture has affected reefs near river mouths, which have been worsened by the destruction of forests, which help to keep waste. Some reefs have been buried under several meters of waste.

In January 2002, the French government proposed listing New Caledonia’s reefs as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later on, UNESCO listed the New Caledonian barrier reef on the World Heritage List on 7, July 2008.

【小题1】What can be learned according to the passage?

A．New Caledonia only has one large island named Grande Terre.

B．The New Caledonian barrier reef is 25 meters under the sea surface.

C．Noumea is the chief port of Grande Terre.

D．The Belize Barrier Reef is the longest coral reef in the world.

【小题2】If you travel to the New Caledonian barrier reef with a travel agent, your guide may tell you that __________ .

A．dugongs are well protected from being endangered

B．the Boulari passage is famous for the Am6dee lighthouse

C．the green sea turtle is in danger because of the pollution

D．human beings take no measures to protect the environment here

【小题3】Some of the New Caledonia’s reefs have been damaged mainly because of __________ .

A．humans’ activities	B．natural disasters
C．the earth’s movement	D．their own development

【小题4】Where is this article most probably taken from?

A．A geographical report.	B．A newspaper.
C．A travel guidebook.	D．A fashion magazine.

C
Hilversum is a medium-sized city between the major cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht in the Gooi area of North Holland, the Netherlands. Unlike most of the Netherlands, Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand. Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the surrounding forests. They visit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness. For Dutch people, Hilversum is all about textile (纺织) and media industries, and modern architecture.
In history, Hilversum was largely an agricultural area. Daily life was marked by farming, sheep raising and wool production. A railway link to Amsterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hilversum. They build themselves large villas (别墅) in the wooded surroundings of the town. One of the families moving in was the Brenninkmeijers, currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands. They moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilversum. But the textile boom lasted only several decades. The last factory closed in the 1960s.
The change to a media economy started in 1920, when the Nederlandse Seintoestedllen Fabriek (NSF) established a radio factory in Hiversum. Most radio stations called in the large villas in the leafy areas of the town. Television gave another push to the local economy. Hilversum became the media capital of the Netherlands, and Dutch televison stars moved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the town.
In the early 1900s, modern architcts W.M. Dudok and J. Duiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum. These modern architectural masterpieces (杰作) are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum. Dudok alone shaped most 20th century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings in 1928-1931. It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks. The building has a remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “blocks”. Actually, one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the W.M. Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.
【小题1】Hilversum is different from most of the Netherlands in that ______.

A．it has a large population

B．it is cut off from big cities

C．it has many beautiful gardens

D．it is in a hilly area with sandy soil

【小题2】What was the greatest contribution of the Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?

A．Building a railway link to Amsterdam

B．Helping its textile industry to develop

C．Constructing large villas for the poor

D．Assisting its agricultural industry

【小题3】The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of ______.

A．a radio factory

B．the medial capital

C．a radio station

D．a TV station

【小题4】What is known about W.M. Dudok’s Hilversum Town Hall?

A．It consists of approximately 75 buildings

B．It looks like an open air museum in the city

C．It is a classic example in architecture textbooks

D．It has shaped most of 20th century Hilvesum.

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Canada is country located in the northern part of North America. The country expands in the Atlantic to the Pacific, covered 9.98 million square kilometers. Canada is the second large country by total area. Canada’s southern border with the United States are the world’s longest bi-national land border. Most of it land is covered by forests. Its capital is Ottawa, that is the center of politics and culture. Canada’s climate changes wide across its vast area. Though Canada is often connected with cold weather and snow, but in fact, there are different kind of climates.

   Britain is a nation of drama lovers and in the land that brought you Shakespeare, you’ll never be far from some of the best and most various theatres in the world.

You could start with the shows and musicals in London’s historic “Theatreland” where 40 theatres draw your attention. Or, if Shakespeare’s more your thing, head straight to the impressive recreation of Shakespeare’s Elizabethan Globe Theatre on the south bank of the River Thames. His birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon, home to the internationally famous Royal Shakespeare Company, is also a must-see.

London is also home to the Royal Opera House where world-class opera takes place in a beautiful setting and Sadler’s Wells Theatre, the dance centre in the UK where you can catch everything from flamenco to hip-hop.

Elsewhere, the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, housed in a wonderful former Cotton Exchange building, is known for first-rate classic and modern productions, while Birmingham’s REP theatre is fully worth its reputation（名誉）as a centre for excellent drama.

Scotland’s capital is best known for the arts jamboree（艺术狂欢节）that is the yearly Edinburgh Festivals. Visit Edinburgh at any time of year and you’ll find a world-class theatre. The Edinburgh Festival Theatre has the biggest stage of any other theatre in Britain and is the place for Edinburgh’s most well-regarded shows.

Glasgow is home to Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet and the National Theatre of Scotland. Head to the Citizens Theatre to watch the excellent contemporary（当代的）drama.

If you’re in Cardiff, a visit to the Wales Millennium Centre is a must. It hosts everything from touring West End musicals to ballets and modern dance in a high-tech building that’s worth a look in itself. If you don’t have time for a show, have a drink in the bar. Free concerts are held daily in the front hall.

【小题1】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce some theatres in Britain.

B．To provide free concerts for drama lovers.

C．To advertise Royal Shakespeare Company.

D．To introduce tourist activities in Britain.

【小题2】What does the underlined part “if Shakespeare’s more your thing” mean?

A．if you have learned a lot about Shakespeare

B．if the drama has no relation with Shakespeare

C．if you are really interested in Shakespeare

D．if Shakespeare has a great influence on you

【小题3】Where can you enjoy the hip-hop?

A．Sadler’s Wells Theatre.	B．Royal Exchange Theatre.
C．National Theatre of Scotland.	D．Citizens Theatre.

【小题4】If you want to visit the biggest stage in Britain, you can go to ______________.

A．London	B．Manchester
C．Edinburgh	D．Glasgow

【小题5】What can you see in Cardiff?

A．Shakespeare’s birthplace.	B．The Cotton Exchange building.
C．A world-class theatre.	D．A high-tech building.