Coffee is a necessary part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have definitely drunk a lot of it!

Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or a bar, you are presented with a tiny, bitter espresso(蒸馏咖啡). This is "normal coffee" for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. In addition, while take-away coffee is extremely popular among Englishmen, it is not very common at all in Italy especially in non-touristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.

Typically, breakfast at a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry(油酥糕点). I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafes in the Italian town I'm living in these cafes sell a series of mouth-watering pastries-either plain or filled with cream, chocolate, jam or Nutella-as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry is the perfect way to start the day. I think it's a nice way to head to bar to buy a coffee and a pastry for breakfast before working and it's relaxing to take more time to enjoy such breakfast at the weekend.

Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Of course, this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee regularly without breaking the bank.

1.Which of the following do Italians like better?

A.Takeaway coffees. B.Huge coffees.

C.Creamy coffees. D.Tiny, bitter coffees

2.What does the word "they" in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Italians. B.Britons. C.Coffees. D.Cafes.

3.Why can the writer often go out for coffee in Italy?

A.Because coffee is a part of Italian culture. B.Because there are so many cafes or bars.

C.Because Italian pastries are very delicious. D.Because Italian coffee is very cheap.

"Why do I live? Why do I wish for anything, or do anything? Is there anything in my life that will not be destroyed by my death?" Like Leo Tolstoy, the famous Russian writer, many people ask these difficult questions. Tolstoy spent his whole life trying to answer these difficult questions.

As a young man, he thought people could achieve perfection if they tried hard enough. So he worked very hard to be the best in everything. He thought that he would find meaning and truth in success.

In 1850s. Tolstoy wrote his first stories. He wrote about his life in the army. He also told stories about his childhood. These works were published and Tolstoy became a well-known writer.

He earned the respect he always wanted. Many rich and smart men met and talked with Tolstoy. Some of them were writers like him. They talked a lot about faith ( 信仰) and the meaning of life. But soon Tolstoy recognized that these men were not perfect. Now he knew they could not answer his questions about faith.

So in the 1860s, Tolstoy tried a different way to find the meaning of life. He opened a school for the children of his serfs-the people who worked on his land. These workers were very poor. He wanted to help them because he thought they were more honest than the rich people he knew.

Tolstoy learned a lot from his workers. He understood how they worked hard to support their

families. He began to believe that marriage and family would give his life meaning. So in 1862, Leo Tolstoy married a young woman named Sonya Behrs.

The next 15 years were the best years of Tolstoy's life. It was during this time that he wrote his most famous books-War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Many experts say that War and Peace is one of the greatest books ever written. In these books, Tolstoy believed humans should live a simple life and take care of their families. Tolstoy thought this would satisfy him and bring him happiness.

Leo Tolstoy is still a very respected writer today. His faith and writings have influenced many

people all over the world.

1.Which is the correct order of the following events?

① Tolstoy served in the army.②Tolstoy got married.

③ Tolstoy wrote War and Peace.④Tolstoy opened a school.

⑤ Tolstoy became a well-known writer.

A. ①⑤③②④ B. ⑤①③②④ C. ①⑤④②③ D. ⑤④①③②

2.Why did Tolstoy want to be the best in everything when he was young?

A. To prepare for his books. B. To achieve perfection.

C. To make a lot of money. D. To show his wisdom.

3.Tolstoy thought he would learn a lot from his workers because they were ____________.

A. poor B. honest C. friendly D. patient

4.According to the passage, which of the following is the most important to Tolstoy?

A. Family. B. Success. C. Wealth. D. Fame ( 名声) .

5.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Leo Tolstoy: Living for writing.

B. Leo Tolstoy: Influencing the world.

C. Leo Tolstoy: Being the best in everything.

D. Leo Tolstoy: Searching for the meaning of life.

How do your kids go to school? Riding likes,walking. by car or bus? Which do you think is the best way for them to go to school?The following study may help yon get the best answers.

Children who ride their bikes to school are healthier than those who walk or travel by bus or car,according to a new British study, Researchers examined the results of physical tests and questionnaires given to 6,000 children aged between 10 and 16 over a two—year period.

Boys who walked to school were found to be 20 percent more likely(可能()to be fit than those who rode in buses or cars.while girls who walked were 30 percent more likely to be fit.Riding a bike increased boys likelihood(可能性)of being fit by 30 percent while girl is increased theirs sevenfold(七倍地 ).

Children who were driven to school had the lowest levels of physical fitness(健身).“Children need to be active and stay healthy”says study coauthor Christine Voss. “Encouraging them to walk or ride to school is one great chance to help achieve this .Of course,keeping sate is the first step."

1.The new study shows________.

A.walking to school is a good way to keep healthy

B.it's good for kids to ride bikes to school

C.riding bikes is e popular way to go to school

D.most kids like riding bikes to school

2.The underlined word may means“________in Chinese”

A.问卷 B.反馈 C.检测 D.结论

3.The third paragraph mainly tells us________.

A.girls are healthier than boys B.riding bikes can make kids healthy

C.riding bikes is better than walking D.riding bikes is a good way to keep healthy

4.Christine Voss told us________.

A.we should encourage kids to walk or ride to school B.all the kids had the opportunity to keep healthy

C.it's dangerous for kids to ride to school D.Not all kids are fit to ride to school

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