2．Which of the following is destroying the area's reputation in Mrs J Barker's eyes?

　　A．Throwing rubbish.

　　B．Smoking cigarettes.

　　C．Making too much noise.

　　D．Shouting and using bad language.

　　解析：选D　细节理解题。由第三段中的"not to shout and use bad language in the street, as this is harmful to the reputation of both your school and the area"可知，大喊大叫及使用不文明语言的行为正在损害这个地区的名声。

　　3．What is Mrs J Barker going to do if these matters are not solved?

　　A．Turn to a lawyer.

　　B．Take further action.

　　C．Keep an eye on them.

　　D．Continue to write to the school.

　　解析：选B　推理判断题。由最后一段中的"be forced to take matters further and shall have no choice but to write to the council (地方议会)"可知，如果这些事情再发生的话，Mrs J Barker会采取进一步措施，给地方议会写信。

　　B

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　　Over the years, Canada has grown to include a total of 10 provinces and three territories (领土). It is now the second largest country in the world. And at more than 5,500 miles, its border with the U．S. is the longest border between two nations.

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