2.Livingin Brazil(巴西)and Switzerland

　　Moving to a different city may seem difficult.You have to changeschools and get used to your new home.But you can always go back to that cityto visit.When you move to another country，things aredifferent.However，difficult as it may be，the experience can be rewarding.

　　My dad，a Brazilian，isreally funny and can make friends quickly.My mom，aSwiss，is usually quiet and a bit shy.She likes to beorganized，but my dad never makes plans.She enjoysstaying home，but my dad always wants to go out.Swissand Brazilian—what a mix！

　　After my parents got married，they moved toSwitzerland.There they had my brother and me.When I was two，we moved to Brazil.During my childhood we visited Switzerland everyyear.

　　Many people ask me where I prefer to live：Brazilor Switzerland.It’s really hard to answer because I love both countries.Brazilis a big country，with many states and people.There aremultiple dialects and many types of foods.People here have beautiful smiles andare always happy,even if they are poor.In the south the climate is cool，but in the north it’s hot and humid.

　　Switzerland，on the other hand，is small but beautiful and clean.There are four languages in thattiny country.People there are very different from Brazilians：they are wealthy，independent，and organized.The food is delicious，and ofcourse，the famous Swiss chocolate is great，and the climate is dry and cool.

　　I love both countries.In Switzerland，it’spleasant，calm,and peaceful everywhere.I enjoyed my staythere very much.But now I am happy here in Brazil.I feel excited and at home.

1-1.Theauthor’s parents________.

A.sharesimilar interests

B.havedifferent jobs

C.havedifferent personalities

D.enjoyreading books

1-2.Whenthe author was a child，the family used to________.

A.havemany good friends  

B.movebetween the two countries

C.speaktwo dialects

D.visitBrazil from time to  time

1-3.Theauthor thinks Brazilians are________.

A.organized   

B.independent 

C.indifferent

D.optimistic

1-4.Accordingto the text，Switzerland________.

A.isfamous for its chocolate

B.hasmany big cities

C.hasa lot in common with Brazil

D.ishot and humid

1-5.Accordingto the author，living in two different cultures is a(n)________.

A.appealingidea   

B.difficultdecision

C.expensivechoice

D.pleasantexperience