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.

6. 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

答案C，主旨大意题，纵观整篇文章，讲述的是瑞士的地理位置，语言，文化教育，主要城市和历史，所以能够概括全文的只有C选项。

7.In Switzerland, most of the people speak___ .

A. English 

B .Italian 

C. French

D. German

答案D, 细节题，第三段中提到 “About 70% of the people speak German”可知，在瑞士大多数人讲德语。

8. 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.