Animals in the City
Recently,there have been many reports in newspapers and on TV about big animals coming into towns and cities.What happens when big animals come into our cities?Is it a good thing or is it dangerous for us and the animals?
Wild animals usually come into cities to look for food.In Cape Town,South Africa,baboons （狒狒）sometimes come into the suburbs.They eat fruit from gardens and go into people's kitchens!Baboons are strong animals and sometimes they scare children and fight with pet dogs.Many people do not like them,but the city can be dangerous for baboons too.Sometimes,baboons are hurt in car accidents.The city council in Cape Town has a team of Baboon Monitors.Their job is to find baboons in the city and take them back to the countryside.The problem is that a lot of baboons will come back to the city to find food again.
In Berlin Germany,groups of wild pigs sometimes come into the city to look for food.They eat flowers and plants and dig in gardens and parks in the city. They also walk in the street and cause traffic accidents.Some city residents like the pigs and give them food.But the city council is worried about the traffic accidents.They have told people to stop giving the pigs food and have put up fences to stop the pigs from coming into the city.
In Moscow,Russia,there are 35,000 wild dogs.They live in parks,empty houses,markets and train stations.Some of the dogs were pets that people did not want,so they left them on the streets.Others were born on the streets and have always lived there.A lot of people like them and are used to seeing them on the streets.They give the dogs food and water.They even build small huts for the dogs to live in during the very cold winter.

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What Happens When You Stop Exercising
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stopped exercising?A new study on twins was published in the journal Medicine &Science.The results of the study are dramatic.
In the study,researchers looked at 10 pairs of twin men.Each set of twins was in their mid-30s.Each had been brought up in the same family.Since they were identical,they shared the same DNA.They had maintained the same level of physical activity for most of their lives.But there was one difference.One twin of each set had cut on exercising in the past few years due to work or.family pressure.On average,the less active twin exercised less than twice a week,while the active twin exercised at least twice a week.
The research team put each twin through a set of medical tests to study their overall health.The results showed big differences.While the more active twins had lower body fat percentage,better endurance level,and normal sensitivity,the inactive twins had about seven more pounds of body fat,worse endurance,and signs of disease.Not only were their bodies different;their brains were different as well.The active twins had more gray matter（the information processing part of the brain）,particularly in areas that control balance.
The conclusion of the study is clear.Quitting your fitness routine can bring negative effects to your body and your brain as well.Considering the less active twins in the study had become couch potatoes（沉溺于看电视的人）only recently, these changes can sneak up on you a lot sooner than you"d think.So keep exercising. It is beneficial to your overall health!

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Surviving Illness Away From Home
Being ill is a horrible thing at the best of times,but what is even worse is when you are ill away from home.If you"re living away from home or abroad,it"s important to get better at your own pace in order to ensure you can enjoy the rest of your time away.
①Pampering（娇惯）yourself is always a good start.If you feel so ill and tired that you can"t even get out of bed,then don"t!Make a trip to the kitchen and stock up on fluids and try to make yourself some hot food.The key to getting better is to drink lots of fluids.Water and hot drinks such as green tea and soup are usually the best things.
②Try to distract yourself from feeling horrible.If you have a TV,watch one of your favorite films or TV series.If you don"t have a TV,maybe put the radio on.If you have a headache and all the noise is too much to handle,try reading the book you"ve always wanted to read but never had the time to.Being ill doesn"t have to be the worst day in the world!
③Tell your friends and family that you are ill.Sometimes there is nothing better than hearing words of comfort from loved ones who feel sorry for you and want to cheer you up and make you happy.There is nothing wrong with a little attention from others when you"re ill.Who knows,they might even be willing to travel and visit you with lots of "Get Well"presents like your favorite food,magazine or flowers.
④When you do arrive at a new place where you will be staying for a few months, make sure you know exactly where the nearest drugstore is.If you are in a foreign country,it might be best to translate a few useful phrases before you start asking for a cure.

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Swiss Banks
Switzerland is well-known for chocolate and its watch-making industry.It is even more famous for its unique banking and financial system.______（26）
Banking in Switzerland goes back to the 18th century.In the past,not only rich people but also dictators（独裁者）kept their money in Swiss banks.During World War II German Nazis（纳粹）put much of their money in Switzerland.______（27）
Swiss banks are popular for many reasons.______（28）It enjoys one of the highest per capita（人均）incomes in the world.It has been neutral for many centuries, especially during the two world wars.In addition,the Swiss franc is one of the most stable currencies in the world.
Most importantly,Swiss banks follow very strict privacy rules.In 1934,a law was passed that forbade Swiss banks to reveal the names of account holders.______（29）If a Swiss banker reveals a person's bank account without permission,he or she commits a crime.Such regulations have made Switzerland a popular destination for many people.
Lately,however,the Swiss government has been under heavy pressure from other countries.______（30）They want the banks to reveal the names of possible criminals.

A.They urge it to change its bank laws.

B.Banks strictly protect the privacy of their clients

C.Private banking has a long tradition in the country

D.Banks play an important role in Switzerland's economy.

E.Foreigners in troubled areas also kept money in Swiss banks.

F.For one,the country has a very stable and prosperous economy.

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Education in New Zealand
Education in New Zealand is compulsory（强制的）between the ages of 6 and 16.All children between these ages must______（31）school.Most children begin their schooling at 5. This period includes primary and secondary education, and it is______（32）.
Early childhood covers the period from birth to 6 years old.This period may include both care and education.There are many______（33）such as play centers and kindergartens.More and more people are realizing the______（34）of early childhood education.Now 60 percent of children under 5 join in some form of pre-school education.
Children go to primary school for 8 years or up to the age of about 13. They ______（35）go to secondary schools for a further 5 years.Some students may decide to leave school at 16.
Higher educator______（36）any education or training that takes place after secondary school. In New Zealand, this includes universities,______（37）,and training schools.
New Zealand is______（38）becoming multi-cultural. More and more international______（39）are studying there.The education system is adapting to______（40）the needs of different cultural groups.

A.meet

B.students

C.quickly

D.means

E.free

F.wisely

G.then

H.value

I.choices

J.quit

K.attend

L.colleges

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Body Image
Many people are not satisfied （satisfy）with their body images. They are______（41）（encourage）to have plastic surgeries（整形手术）,diet plans,or diet pills.
However,to build a positive body image______（42）（require）a balanced diet and a______（43）（health）lifestyle. In our daily life, to eat more fruits and ______（44）（vegetable）than meat will help us keep fit,and the best way to keep ourselves in shape is to do some vigorous exercise every day.
Besides,a correct attitude is______（45）（equal） important.We should not feel______（46）（embarrass）about our bodies.We should not believe our body is a shame of personal______（47）（fail）.We do not need to be as______（48）（attract）as everyone else.Instead,we should love ourselves rather than desire for______（49）（possible）standards.We should have a real and clear understanding of our body parts,and appreciate our body for the way it is.In this way,we will fee.______（50）（comfort） and confident.

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