If someone tells you he fought in the Swiss Navy and speaks Swiss, don ’t believe a word he says. Switzerland is a landlocked(内陆的）nation. It hasn ’t gone to war in over a century. And there is no such thing as the Swiss language.
Switzerland is located among the highest mountains of Western Europe. The Aare River flows in the north and the Rhone River cuts through the south. Many beautiful lakes serve as tourist attractions.
More than 6,300,000people live in Switzerland. The national languages are German, French, and Italian. About 70% of the people speak German. Nearly everyone speaks at least two of the national languages. About 49% of the country is Roman Catholic, and 48% is Protestant. Zurich is the largest city with over 375,000 people. Bern, the capital, has a population of about 145,000. The city of Geneva is famous, and the Red Cross was founded there.
The Swiss have a 99% literacy rate, which means that 99% of the people can read and write. Many children from other nations enroll in Swiss schools. The Swiss have a high standard of living. Foreign residents, who represent 20% of all workers ,are willing to take the lower paying jobs that the Swiss do not apply for.
The nation is a federation of 23 cantons. These states have a history of independence. Since 1848, they have joined to form. a common government, but they still maintain their independent Character.
Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A.Life in the Swiss Navy
B.The Cities of Swizz
C.Facts about Switzerland
D.Language of Switzerland
In Switzerland, most of the people speak _________.A.English
B.Italian
C.French
D.German
Which of the following can be inferred about the education of Switzerland?A.There are more foreign students than Swiss students in Swiss schools.
B.The Swiss have a successful education system.
C.Most Swiss students go to school in other countries.
D.Education is not important to the people of Switzerland.
Foreign residents would like to take jobs _________.A.that the Swiss are not willing to apply for
B.that can hardly support their families
C.only when their kids can be enrolled in Swiss schools
D.when they are appointed the representatives of all workers
Switzerland is a federation of 23 states with a history of about _________ years.A.100
B.120
C.160
D.70