The Channel Islands are a group of British-owned islands lying in the English Channel,10 to 30 miles off the French coast,and 70 to 90 miles from the English coast.There are ten islands with a total land area of 75 square miles and a total population of 123,000.The three largest islands,Jersey,Guernsey,and Alderney,have long been known for the fine breeds of cattle that are raised on them and named after them.
In earliest known history the islands were considered part of Normandy,which was part of France,but the ruler of Normandy became king of England in 1066,and from then on the islands were looked upon as British land.English control was unbroken until World War Ⅱ,when the Germans held the islands for five years.
Although people on the islands speak both languages and they are considered English,their customs are more French than English.
1.Jersey,Guernsey,and Alderney breeds of cattle are______.
A.considered best in England
B.named after their birthplaces
C.brought to the islands by the Germans
D.raised on well-known farms by the French
2.The Channel Islands have been continuously under British rule since______.
A.earliest known history B.1066
C.1930s D.the end of World War Ⅱ
3.Why do people on the Channel Islands follow French way of living?
A.Their islands used to be part of France
B.Their islands are often visited by the France
C.They came from France.
D.They speak French.
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A. Profits enlarging B. Technology developing C. Education investing D. Benefits transferring E. Dominance disappearing F. A nation rising |
The following is an imaginary diary entry written by US president. This diary is part of Global Trends 2025, which was written by the US National Intelligence Council
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The transition from old fuels to new will be slow, as will the development of new technologies that present feasible alternatives to fossil fuels or help eliminate food and water problems. All current technologies are inadequate, and new ones will probably not be commercially possible by 2025