31. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A. What Faults Can Be Detected with Drones

B. How Production of Drones Can Be Expanded

C. What Difficulty Drone Development Will Face

D. How Drones Will Change the Future of Railways

D

The Government's sugar tax on soft drinks has brought in half as much moneyas Ministers first predicted it would generate, the first official data on thepolicy has shown.

First announced in April, 2016, the tax which applies to soft drinkscontaining more than 5g of sugar per 100ml, was introduced to help reducechildhood obesity(肥胖). It is believed that today's children and teenagers areconsuming three times the recommended level of sugar, putting them at a higherrisk of the disease.

Initially the sugar tax was expected to make ?520m a year for the Treasury.However, data of the first six months showed it would make less than half thisamount. At present it is expected to generate ?240m for the year ending in April2019, which will go to school sports.

It comes after more than half of soft drinks sold in shops have had theirsugar levels cut by manufacturers(制造商)so they can avoid paying the tax. Drinksnow contain 45 million fewer kilos of sugar as a result of manufacturers'efforts to avoid the charge, according to Treasury figures. Since April drinkscompanies have been forced to pay between 18p and 24p for every litre of sugarydrink they produce or import, depending on the sugar content.

However, some high sugar brands, like Classic Coca Cola, have accepted thesugar tax and are refusing to change for fear of upsetting consumers. Fruitjuices, milk-based drinks and most alcoholic drinks are free of the tax, as aresmall companies manufacturing fewer than 1m litres per year.

Today's figures, according to one government official, show the positiveinfluence the sugar tax is having by raising millions of pounds for sportsfacilities(设施)and healthier eating in schools. Helping the next generation tohave a healthy and active childhood is of great importance, and the industry isplaying its part.

32. Why was the sugar tax introduced?

A. To collect money for schools. B. To improve the quality of drinks.

C. To protect children's health. D. To encourage research in education.

33. How did some drinks companies respond to the sugar tax?

A. They turned to overseas markets. B. They raised the prices of theirproducts.

C. They cut down on their production. D. They reduced their products' sugarcontent.

34. From which of the following is the sugar tax collected?

A. Most alcoholic drinks. B. Milk-based drinks. C. Fruit juices. D. ClassicCoke.

35. What can be inferred about the adoption of the sugar tax policy?

A. It is a short-sighted decision. B. It is a success story.

C. It benefits manufacturers. D. It upsets customers.

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Friendship needs care and attention to keep it in good health. Here are fiveways to sustain(保持)long-distance friendships.

·Set a regular date

Long-lasting friendships share the characteristic that both sides equallycontact(联系)and share with one another. With busy schedules, squeezing in phonecalls can be a challenge. 36

·More isn't always merrier

Make sure yohave communicated with your friend about how frequently each ofyowants to be contacted and what method works best for yoboth. 37 . Thereare alternatives to constant written communication, such as leaving voicemessages or having a group chat.

·Practise empathy(共情)

38 . The friend who is remaining needs to be sensitive to all the additionaltime demands placed on the friend who has moved. The one in the new environmentshould be sympathetic to the fact that your friend may feel abandoned.

· 39

Anniversaries and birthdays carry even more weight in long-distancefriendships. Although technology might make day-to-day communication possible,extra effort goes a long way on special days. Simply keeping a diary that keepstrack of friends' birthdays and other important dates will make sure nothingslips by you.

·Don't rely on technology alone

40 , but long-distance friendships -even close ones -may require moreconscious effort to sustain. Try to seek out chances to renew friendships. Howto do it? Just spend face-to-face time together whenever possible.

A. Remember important dates

B. Compensate by writing letters

C. It is also helpful for yoto be a friendship keeper

D. Try to find a time that works for both of yoand stick to it