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Welcome to ST. HELENA

We are one of the farthest communities on Earth. Situated in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, our nearest neighbor, Ascension island is over 1,100 km away. You will find us at longitude (经度) 545' West and latitude (纬度) 1556' South--which is more than 1,950 km from the west coast of Africa and nearly 2,900 km from the east coast of South America. Our island is only 16 km long and 9 km wide and our population is 5,000.

Quick Facts

The official and only language of St. Helena is English.

St. Helena's education is based on the British system. School is required between the ages of 5 and 15. Students go to the United Kingdom for tertiary(高等教育的)education.

There are several religious groups on the island. All except one are Christian religions.

The main employer on St. Helena is the government. Other industries include farming, tourism and retailing.

St. Helena is a volcanic island of sheer, barren cliffs and deep valleys. There is very little flat land on the island and no sandy beaches. The highest point is Diana's Peak, which is 818 m above sea level. The central, high area of the island is covered in semitropical plants which change to grassland and pastures as it slopes towards the sea. Close to the shore, the land is dry and unproductive.

Although situated in the tropics, the South Atlantic trade winds(信风)provide our island with a mild, pleasant climate. Temperatures on the coast, around Jamestown, are 2032C in summer and 15~26C in winter. Temperatures in central areas are an average of 5~6C cooler all year round.

64. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about St. Helena in the passage?

A. Its geography. B. Its history.

C. Its climate. D. Its culture.

65. What do we know about St. Helena?

A. There are no colleges in St. Helena.

B. People in St. Helena believe in no religion.

C. Most people are engaged in farming.

D. St. Helena has its own native language.

66. St. Helena is most likely suitable for .

A. beach lovers B. mountain climbers

C. tropic area travelers D. snow skiers

67. By writing this passage, the author intends to .

A. recommend people to live in St. Helena

B. remind travelers of dangers in St. Helena

C. tell of his traveling experience in St. Helena

D. attract more people to travel in St. Helena

D

As nanny (保姆), cook, cleaner, shopper, driver, and gardener, she has one of the most demanding jobs in Britain today. And paying someone else to do the chores (家务活)which take the average housewife 71 hours a week would cost