The Diaoyu islands have a long history as part of China's territory（领土）, belonging to the country since ancient times. They are located(位于) to the northeast of China's Taiwan Island, The total landmass of these islands (总面积) is about 5.69 square kilometers.

Since the Japanese government “bought” the Diaoyu Islands, the tension （紧张）between China and Japan about the islands has gone up. Several major Shanghai travel agencies have decided to stop organizing tours to Japan and advised Japan-bound (前往日本的) tourists to make other plans, becauese of the Diaoyu Islands issue(争端).

The Shanghai China CYTS Outbound Travel Service Co. Ltd. (上海中青旅出境旅游服务有限公司）stopped the tour to Japan and will gradually stop receiving tourist bookings(预订) to Japan after the National Day holiday, according to Liu Xin, the company’s manager. 

The Shanghai branch of the China Travel International Ltd. (中国国际旅行社有限公司上海分部) also said it was advising people who wanted to visit Japan to change their plans. 

In fact, tourists had already begun to ask for cancellation(取消) of their tours to Japan because they were worried about their safety.

Last year, more than 100,000 tourists from Shanghai went to Japan on organized tours. That made Japan the second most popular tour place for travelers from the city, only after Thailand.

1.The Diaoyu Islands don’t belong to Japan, do they?

A．Yes, they do.                           B．Yes, they are.

C．No, they don’t.                        D．No, they aren’t.

2.Why did several major Shanghai travel agencies stop organizing the tour to Japan?

A．Because it is far from China to Japan.

B．Because they think they couldn’t make more money by organizing the tour to Japan

C．Because it will cost too much money.

D．Becauese the Diaoyu Islands issue happened between China and Japan.

3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is True？

A．China's Taiwan Island is located to the southwest of the Diaoyu Islands.

B．Japan is the most popular tour place for travelers from the city.

C．The Shanghai China CYTS Outbound Travel Service Co. Ltd. said it was advising people who wanted to visit Japan to change their plans.

D．The Shanghai branch of the China Travel International Ltd. stopped the tour to Japan

4.This passage may be _____.

A．an ad             B．a piece of news     C．a poster           D．a survey

5.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．The Diaoyu Islands belong to China since ancient times.

B．The Japanese government “bought” the Diaoyu Islands.

C．Tourists canceled (取消) the tours to Japan becauese of the Diaoyu Islands issue.

D．Last year, many tourists went to Japan on organized tours.

Napping(小睡) after learning something new could help improve your memory--- as long as you dream, scientists say.
They found people who dream about a new task do it better on waking than those who do not sleep or do not dream.
Volunteers were asked to learn the layout(布局，设计) of a 3D computer maze(迷宫) so they could find their way several hours later. Those allowed to take a pap and who also remembered dreaming of the task, found their way to a landmark quicker.
The researchers think the dreams are a sign that unconscious(无意识的) parts of the brain are working hard to process information about the task..
Dr. Robert Stickgold of Harvard Medical School, said dreams may be a marker that the brain is working on the same problem at many levels.
Study tips
Co-author Dr. Erin Wamsley said the study suggests our non-conscious brain works on the things that it deem(认为) are the most important.
“Every day we are gathering lots of information and new experiences,” she said. “It would seem that our dreams are asking the question, “How do I use this information to inform(影响) my life?”
The scientists say there may be ways to use this phenomenon(现象) for improving learning and memory. For example, students might be better studying hard before bedtime, or taking a nap after a period of afternoon study.
【小题1】 Scientists say ______ could help improve your memory.

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Paris

London

The Channel

Tunnel (英法隧道)

The Atlantic Ocean

The Mediterranean (地中海)

Spain (西班牙)

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Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park is in the south of Scotland.

A collection of nearly 150 different animals from all over the world can be seen within the peaceful and natural setting. Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park is to provide a living shelter for small animals, to protect wildlife, to provide chances for the public to enjoy and learn about the area they live in. A main aim of the park is to protect endangered animals.

Facilities(设施) available to visitors mainly include restaurants, gift shops picnic areas, facilities for babies, facilities for disabled people free parking, etc.

 There is a programme of improvement to condition for the animals, birds and visitors. Through the programme, the park plays an important part in the international effort to protect rare and endangered animals. Click here to see what improvement the park has to make.

As some of our animals are free in the park area, dogs and other pets are not allowed.

Open from 1^st February to 30^th October, 10:00 a.m to 6:00p.m.

By buying a ticket to visit the park, you can help us do so much more so HELP SUPPORT CONSERVATION!

You can help us continue our work by making a donation here >>> SUPPORT

Contact us:

E-mail: infor@gallowaywildlife.co.uk           Fax/Tel:01557 331645

1.You can visit Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park ___________.

A.at 9:00a.m on 7^th December

B.at 11:00a.m on 7^th December

C.at 9:00a.m on 7^th September

D.at 11:00a.m on 7^th September

2.How much should you at least pay if your family (five persons, including an elderly person, two adults and the ten-year-old twins) visit the park?

A. £24.50        B.£25.50            C.£26.50           D.£27.50

3.Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A.There are endangered animals in the park.

B.There aren’t any picnic areas in the park.

C.You can’t take the babies to the park.

D.You can visit the park with your dogs.