Finland is perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious（神秘的） country of Northern Europe. Two-thirds of its surface is covered with thick forests and among them lie lakes, connected with rivers and canals. The northern part of this country is inside the Arctic Circle, where almost no trees can grow because of its cold weather and the people use their deer for transport, clothing and food.

The Finnish history began in the Middle Ages. In about 1155, Finland was conquered(占領(lǐng)) by its western neighbour Sweden. After a period of rule by Denmark in the 14th century, the Swedes won back independence (獨立) and power in 1523 under their brave king. During the Napoleonic Wars (1814－1818) Finland was passed finally from Sweden to Russia. The opportunity came in 1917, when the Russian Revolution brought foreign rule of Finland to an end. Shortly after Soviet Russia made peace with Germany, 1919 saw the founding of the Finnish Republic.

The years between the First and Second World Wars were years of progress and growing development. Finland has no coal or oil, and the nation’s wealth lies in the wood from its forest, which supplies material for paper and furniture making, and in the electric power from its water.

68. In the history, Finland was consequently (相繼)ruled by ___.

A. Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Russia 

B. Sweden, Denmark, Sweden and Russia

C. Sweden, Denmark, Russia and Germany

D. Sweden, Russia, Denmark and Russia

69. Finland won its complete independence in ___.

A. 1532          B. 1917          C. 1818               D. 1919

70. Among natural resources, the Finland people benefit mainly from ___.

A. coal and oil                     B. forests and water

C. paper and furniture            D. wood and power industry

        

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　　Finland is perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious(神秘的)of the countries of northern Europe. Two - thirds of its surface is covered with thick forests and among them lie lakes, connected with rivers and canals. The northern part of this country is inside the Arctic Circle, where almost no trees can grow because of its cold weather and the people use their deer for transport, clothing and food.

　　The Finnish history began in the Middle Ages. In about 1155, Finland was conquered by its western neighbouring Sweden. After a period of rule by Denmark in the 14th century, the Swedes won back independence and power in 1523 under their brave king. During the Napoleonic Wars (1814 - 1818) Finland was passed finally from Sweden to Russia. The opportunity came in 1917. when the Russian Revolution brought foreign rule of Finland to an end. Shortly after Soviet Russia made peace with Germany, 1919 saw the founding of the Finnish Republic.

　　The years between the First and Second World Wars were years of progress and growing development. Finland has no coal or oil, and the nation's wealth lies in the timber (木材) from its forests, which supplies material for paper and furniture making, and in the electric power from its water.

1．From the passage, we learn that Finland ________.

[　　]

A．lies inside the Arctic Circle

B．is next to the countries of northern Europe

C．lies east of Sweden

D．is entirely covered with forests and lakes

2．In the history, Finland was sequentially(相繼的) ruled by ________.

[　　]

A．Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Russia

B．Sweden, Denmark, Sweden and Russia

C．Sweden, Denmark, Russia and Germany

D．Sweden, Russia, Denmark and Russia

3．Finland must have been under the control of ________ for as long as one hundred years or so .

[　　]

4．Finland won its complete independence in ________.

[　　]

5．Among natural resources, the Finnish people benefit mainly from ________.

[　　]

A．coal and oil

B．forests and water

C．paper and furniture

D．timber and power industry

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Finland is perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious(神秘的)of the countries of northern Europe. Two-thirds of its surface is covered with thick forests and among them lies lakes, connected with rivers and canals. The northern part of this country is inside the Arctic Circle, where almost no trees can grow because of its cold weather and the people use their deer for transport, clothing and food.

The Finnish history began in the Middle Ages. In about 1155, Finland was conquered by its western neighboring  Sweden. After a period of rule by Denmark in the 14th century, the Swedes won back independence and power in 1523 under their brave king. During the Napoleonic Wars(1814-1818)Finland was passed finally from Sweden to Russia. The opportunity came in 1917, when the Russian Revolution brought foreign rule of Finland to an end. Shortly after Soviet Russia made peace with Germany, 1919 saw the founding of the Finnish Republic.

The years between the First and second World Wars were years of progress and growing development. Finland has no coal or oil, and the nation's wealth lies in the timber(木材)from its forests, which supplies material for paper and furniture making, and in the electric power from its water.

1．From the passage, we learn that Finland ________.

[　　]

A．lies inside the Arctic Circle

B．is next to the countries of northern Europe

C．lies east of Sweden

D．is entirely covered with forests and lakes

2．In the history, Finland was sequentially(相繼的)ruled by ________.

[　　]

A．Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Russia

B．Sweden, Denmark, Sweden and Russia

C．Sweden, Denmark, Russia and Germany

D．Sweden, Russia, Denmark and Russia

3．Finland must have been under the control of ________ for as long as one hundred years or so.

[　　]

4．Finland won its complete independence in ________.

[　　]

5．Among natural resources, the Finnish people benefit mainly from ________.

[　　]

A．coal and oil

B．forests and water

C．paper and furniture

D．timber and power industry

閱讀理解

　　Finland is perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious(神秘的)of the countries of northern Europe. Two - thirds of its surface is covered with thick forests and among them lie lakes, connected with rivers and canals. The northern part of this country is inside the Arctic Circle, where almost no trees can grow because of its cold weather and the people use their deer for transport, clothing and food.

　　The Finnish history began in the Middle Ages. In about 1155, Finland was conquered by its western neighbouring Sweden. After a period of rule by Denmark in the 14th century, the Swedes won back independence and power in 1523 under their brave king. During the Napoleonic Wars (1814 - 1818) Finland was passed finally from Sweden to Russia. The opportunity came in 1917. when the Russian Revolution brought foreign rule of Finland to an end. Shortly after Soviet Russia made peace with Germany, 1919 saw the founding of the Finnish Republic.

　　The years between the First and Second World Wars were years of progress and growing development. Finland has no coal or oil, and the nation's wealth lies in the timber (木材) from its forests, which supplies material for paper and furniture making, and in the electric power from its water.

(1)From the passage, we learn that Finland ________.

[　　]

A．lies inside the Arctic Circle

B．is next to the countries of northern Europe

C．lies east of Sweden

D．is entirely covered with forests and lakes

(2)In the history, Finland was sequentially(相繼的) ruled by ________.

[　　]

A．Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Russia

B．Sweden, Denmark, Sweden and Russia

C．Sweden, Denmark, Russia and Germany

D．Sweden, Russia, Denmark and Russia

(3)Finland must have been under the control of ________ for as long as one hundred years or so .

[　　]

(4)Finland won its complete independence in ________.

[　　]

(5)Among natural resources, the Finnish people benefit mainly from ________.

[　　]

A．coal and oil

B．forests and water

C．paper and furniture

D．timber and power industry

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　　Finland is perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious(神秘的) of the countries of northern Europe. Two－thirds of its surface is covered with thick forests and among them lie lakes, connected with rivers and canals. The northern part of this country is inside the Arctic Circle, where almost no trees can grow because of its cold weather and the people use their deer to transport clothing and food.

　　The Finnish history began in the Middle Ages. In about 1155, Finland was conquered by its western neighbor Sweden. After a period of rule by Denmark in the 14th century, the Swedes won back independence and power in 1523 under their brave King. During the Napoleonic Wars (1804～1818 ) Finland was passed finally from Sweden to Russia. The opportunity came in 1917, when the Russian Revolution brought foreign rule of Finland to an end. Shortly after Soviet Russia made peace with Germany, 1919 saw the founding of the Finnish Republic.

　　The years between the First and Second World Wars were years of progress and growing development. Finland has no coal or oil, and the nation's wealth lies in the timber(木材) from its forests, which supplies material for paper and furniture making, and in the electric power from its water.

Answer the following questions.

1．Where is Finland located?

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2．How many countries used to rule Finland in history?

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3．How long was Finland ruled by Russia?

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4．What kind of natural resources do the Finnish people mainly benefit from?

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5．How do you understand the word “conquered” in the second paragraph?

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