Do you know five of the smallest countries of the world are in Europe? They’re commonly know as the microstates.

Andorra

It's in the Mount Pyrenees,which separates France and Spain.It is about 470 square kilometers and has a population of about 70, 000.While Andorrans make up only about one-third of the population,almost half are Spanish and the rest are Portuguese and French.The official language is Catalan.

Liechtenstein

It is a principality.Its area of 160 square kilometers is home to 33,000 people who speak mostly German.There is great skiing here.

San Marino

As one of the world's oldest republics,it covers an area of 61 square kilometers.It has a population of about 28,000 and they speak Italian there.Tourism is the main industry,but banking,clothing,wine,and cheese are also important to the country.

Monaco

It is located(位于)on the Mediterranean Sea along the coast of France,not far from the Italian border.It has a population of 32,000 and is only 2 square kilometers!It is the world’s most densely(密集的)populated country!Many wealthy people choose to live here.Most of them are French or Italian.

Vatican City

Known as Roman Catholic Church,Vatican City is the world's smallest country,measuring only 0. 44 square kilometers.Surprisingly,it is located in Rome,the capital city of Italy.Although it is home to only 890 citizens,3,000 people from Rome work here every day.Millions of tourists visit each year to see its buildings and famous artwork.

1.How many Spanish are in Andorra?

A. About 70,000. B. About 23,000.

C. About 35,000. D. About 12,000.

2.Which country does the number ② in the picture refer(指)to?

A. Andorra. B. Liechtenstein. C. San Marino. D. Monaco.

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Skiing is very popular in Liechtenstein.

B. Banking is the main industry of San Marino.

C. Liechtenstein has fewer people than San Marino

D. Vatican City,the capital city of Italy, is in Rome.

According to the 2018 World Happiness Report, Denmark(丹麦)ranked (排名)No.3! And it’s not surprising at all! In 2016, Denmark ranked No.l , then No.2 in 2017. In fact, Denmark has been on the list for many years. Why? Because people who live in Denmark know the secret to happiness— “hygge”. But what is “hygge”?

The Danish(丹麦的)word “hygge” (pronounced “hoo-ga”)is often translated in English as “coziness”. But “hygge” is more than that. It's also about spending peaceful time in a quiet environment with no calendar. It’s about spending time alone or spending time with family.

Danish people are very good at “hygge”. For example, they create a “ hygge” environment by burning candles in classrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, etc. According to some reports, Danish people bum more candles every year than people from any other European country.

However, “hygge” isn’t just about creating a nice and warm environment; it is best enjoyed with family members and friends. With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter, Danish people spend more time indoors as a result, and they often get together for a meal or hot drinks, without the distraction(使人分心的事物)of technology or the stress of daily life.

Still can’t understand what “hygge” is? If you’re reading this in a comfortable chair, with a few candles around you, that sense of coziness you're feeling might just be “hygge”.

1.In the World Happiness Report, Denmark used to rank No.____ in 2016.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 17

2.How do Danish people create a “hygge” environment?

A. By repairing their houses B. By playing video games

C. By cleaning up bedrooms D. By burning candles

3.With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter, Danish people .

①play computer games till midnight ②spend more time indoors as a result

③ stay up to work in their own rooms ④ often get together fora meal or hot drinks

A. ①② B. ①③ C. ②④ D. ③④

4.In the last paragraph, the word “ coziness” means “ ” in Chinese.

A. 舒适 B. 友善 C. 奢侈 D. 密切

5.The article mainly tells us

A. how Danish people spend their winter B. what the Danish secret to happiness is

C. when Danish people like to stay at home D. why Danish people burn so many candles

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