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【2016高考训练题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

The Most Peaceful Countries in the World

Denmark

Denmark tops the list of the most peaceful countries oil Earth since it’s really a safe place to live. Even while Copenhagen was under occupation（占领）by the Nazis during the World War Ⅱ, it still did not fight. The point is that people living in Denmark prefer to focus on economic matters, instead of involving themselves in various armed conflicts.

Norway

Many people do not expect Norway to appear in the list of the most peaceful countries in the world. Perhaps, this is because of Anders Behring Breivik, mass（谋杀多人的）murderer, who hit the pride of the country hard. But Norway is one of the world’s most peaceful countries and friendly and safe place to live, with the highest level of human development.

Sweden

Although Sweden is one of the biggest weapon exporters in Europe, the country has a low level of robberies. According to the Global Peace Index, Sweden is one of the most peaceful countries in the world, in spite of the fact that it’s among the world’s top arms exporters. Besides, Sweden has not been to war and has not participated in any combats （争斗）for the whole two centuries.

Iceland

Iceland was also ranked as one of the most peaceful countries in the world, staying out of the main conflicts in the world. Iceland seldom or never hits the headlines and despite the collapse （倒闭）of the Icelandic banks several years ago, the country remains as all amazing place of spectacular natural beauty. Tourists from all parts of the world come to Iceland to view its huge glaciers and raging volcanoes, as well as numerous unique natural and cultural attractions.

1. Why is Denmark one of the most peaceful countries?

A. Danish people focus on economic matters.

B. Denmark has the highest level of human development.

C. Denmark has a low level of robberies.

D. Denmark has unique cultural attractions.

2, Which country hasn’t taken part in any combats for 200 years?

A. Denmark

B. Norway

C. Sweden

D. Iceland

3. The mass murderer, Anders Behring Breivik is _______.

A. a Danish citizen

B. a Norwegian citizen

C. a Swiss

D. an Icelander

4. What’s the author’s main purpose of writing the text?

A. To call on all the countries to keep peace.

B. To appeal to readers to make contributions to world peace.

C. To tell readers some information.

D. To invite readers to visit the four countries.

这足一篇说明文。本文向我们介绍了世界上最和平的几个国家。

1. A事实细节题。根据第一节The point is that people living in Denmark prefer to focus on economic matters instead of involving themselves in various armed conflicts.可知A项正确。其他三项属于张冠李戴。

2. C事实细节题。根据第三节Besides, Sweden has not been to war and has not participated in any