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　　Just like people, stars also have lifespan. A star keeps the same color and shape for most of its life. But when it gets very old, it swells into what is called a red giant. After reaching this stage, some stars begin to cool down and grow dim. Other stars explode into spectacular supernovas.

　　就像人类一样，星星也有平均寿命。星星的一生大多数会维持相同的颜色与形状，但是当时间一久，就会膨胀变成红色的巨星，这时，有些星星的温度会开始下降，光度也随之下降。有些星星会爆炸，形成壮观的超新星。

　　公共英语PETS二级阅读复习(57)

　　Finland has much more to offer than the cold nights, saunas, and skiing it is often associated with. Visitors are enchanted by charming villages alongside sophisticated cities and the largest unspoiled wilderness in Europe.

　　芬兰除了常被人们想到的寒夜、桑拿浴与滑雪，还有更多风格独特的面貌。优雅城市周边的迷人村庄和欧洲占地最广、未遭破坏的荒野，往往令游客们陶醉不已。

　　公共英语PETS二级阅读复习(58)

　　Finland is one of the most progressive countries in the world. For example, traffic fines are linked to gross income; an Internet millionaire recently paid US$70,000 for a speeding ticket. A reputation for efficiency and organization has also made Finland host to many international meetings.

　　芬兰是全球最发达的国家之一。举个例子，其交通罚款的金额视个人总收入而定。最近一名网络巨子就因超速驾驶支付了7万美元的罚单。芬兰也因其高效率和组织能力的美誉而主办了许多国际会议。

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　　This modern country maintains its traditions and hearty spirit, celebrating many festivals. Its most popular Midsummer Day finds many Finns lighting bonfires and drinking enthusiastically at their country homes. Finland is also home to the world’s longest-running rock festival, Ruisrock. The best-known event is the Savolinna Opera Festival, while the strangest is probably the annual wife-carrying championship, where the winner is awarded his wife’s weight in beer.

　　这个现代化的国家仍保留其传统和蓬勃的朝气，为许多节日举办庆祝活动。在芬兰最受欢迎的“施洗约翰节”这天，可以看见许多芬兰人在他们自己的乡间农舍，点燃篝火，痛快畅饮一番。芬兰也是世界上历史最悠久的摇滚音乐节“刘易斯摇滚”的主办地。节庆中最富盛名的，首推“沙弗力拿歌剧节”;而最匪夷所思的，则是一年一度的扛老婆大赛，大赛冠军可赢得和老婆重量相当的啤酒。

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　　Our sensitivity to physical beauty is not something we can control at will. We are born with it. Experiments showed that even small infants prefer to look at attractive faces. Before they have met a single supermodel, before they have watched a single TV show, before they have opened up a single fashion magazine, they are drawn to the same faces which adults have judged to be attractive.

　　我们对外在美的敏感，不是可以控制自如的。我们天生就这么敏感。心理学家朱迪丝蓝洛斯的实验显示，就连小婴儿也喜欢看漂亮的脸。他们从来没有见过超级名模、没看过电视节目，也没翻开过时尚杂志，却已经受到大人也认为有魅力的脸庞所吸引。