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Below are descriptions of six famous states in the U. S.
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is the most populous U.S. state and was admitted as the 31st state on September 9, 1850.California's diverse geography ranges from the Pacific Coast in the west, to the Sierra Nevada mountains in the east. Earthquakes are a common occurrence due to the state's location along the Pacific Ring of Fire: about 37,000 are recorded annually. The California Gold Rush happened in San Francisco and there is also a famous Silicon Valley. Hollywood exists in Los Angeles, making it the center of entertainment. “The Golden State” has long been a popular designation for California and was made the official State Nickname in 1968.
Florida is a state in the southeastern region of the United States, bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Miami is the largest metropolitan area in the southeastern United States.The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. Its economy relies mainly on tourism, agriculture, and transportation. Florida is also known for its amusement parks, the production of oranges, and the Kennedy Space Center. Florida has attracted many writers such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, and continues to attract celebrities and athletes. It is internationally known for golf, tennis, auto racing, and water sports.
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It became the 45th state admitted to the Union on January 4, 1896. Utah is the most religiously homogeneous state in the Union. Approximately 63% of Utahans are reported to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or LDS, which greatly influences Utah culture and daily life. The state is a center of transportation, education, information technology and research, government services, mining, and a major tourist destination for outdoor recreation.
Texas is the second most populous and the second-largest of the 50 states in the United States of America. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as a former independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas state flag and on the Texas state seal today. The term "six flags over Texas" came from the several nations that had ruled over the territory. In 1845 it joined the United States as the 28th state. One Texas industry that thrived after the Civil War was cattle. Due to its long history as a center of the industry, Texas is associated with the image of the cowboy.
Virginia, is a U.S. state located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there. It is unique in how it treats cities and counties equally, manages local roads, and prohibits its governors from serving consecutive terms. Virginia's economy has many sectors: agriculture in the Shenandoah Valley; federal agencies in Northern Virginia, including the headquarters of the Department of Defense and CIA; and military facilities in Hampton Roads, the site of the region's main seaport. Virginia's public schools and many colleges and universities have contributed to growing media and technology sectors. As a result, computer chips have become the state's leading export.
Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the United States. In 1792 it became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is known as the "Bluegrass State", a nickname based on the bluegrass found in many of its pastures because of the fertile soil. It is a land with diverse environments and abundant resources, including the world's longest cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park, the greatest length of navigable waterways and streams in the contiguous United States, and the two largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River.Kentucky is also home to the highest per capita number of deer and turkey in the United States.
【小题1】 Which state is called the “golden state” and why?

A.California, because of the gold rush.
B.Texas, because of the stars there.
C.Virginia, because of a famous mother there.
D.Kentucky, because of the famous “KFC” there.
【小题2】The famous writer of “The Old Man and the Sea” once lived in____.
A.Virginia B.Texas C.California D.Florida
【小题3】 How is the correct time order for different states to join the U.S.?
A.California – Utah—Texas – Kentucky
B.Kentucky–Texas – California – Utah
C.Kentucky–California – Texas —Utah
D.California –Kentucky—Texas –Utah
【小题4】 Which of the following match is WRONG?
A.Cowboys in Texas.
B.Utah and religions.
C.Hollywood in Virginia.
D.Kennedy Space Center in Florida.


【小题1】A
【小题2】D
【小题3】B
【小题4】C

解析试题分析:本文抽取6个美国比较有名的州,从各个侧面详细介绍了他们的地理位置,农业经济以及它们各自的历史。
【小题1】细节理解题。加州因为“淘金热”被称为“黄金州”,其他选项皆有误。故选A。
【小题2】细节理解题。《老人与海》的作者是海明威,从文章第二段倒数第二句中得知,他曾经生活在D,故选D。
【小题3】细节理解题。从各段不同处找到California是第31个州, Utah是第45个州, Texas是第28个州, Kentucky是第15个州,故答案为B。
【小题4】细节理解题。好莱坞在加州的洛杉矶,故有误。故选C。
考点: 政治经济文化类短文阅读。
点评:细节事实理解题主要考查考生对文章中某一些特定细节或文章的重要实事的理解能力。它一般包括直接理解题和语义理解题两种。直接理解题的答案与原文直接挂钩,从阅读材料中可以找到。这种题难度低,只要学生读懂文章,就能得分,属于低层次题。而语义理解题须将题目信息与原文相关信息进行语义上的转换才能得出结论。这类题目要求考生能理解原文中某个短语或句子的含义,从而找到与答案意思相同的词语和句子。

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There may be other causes of poverty like the change in business. For example, in America, a couple of decades ago, heavy industry flourished, which employed a lot of African-American people. But now, the focus is more on information technology and health care, both of which employ only skilled and trained people. This has led to unemployment among African-Americans.
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【小题1】What’s the meaning of the underlined word “flourished” in Paragraph 5?
(No more than 5 words)
【小题2】Why is overpopulation a cause of poverty today?  (No more than12 words)
【小题3】What’s the situation of education in underdeveloped countries?  (No more than 8 words)
【小题4】What does the passage mainly talk about?   (No more than 10 words)
【小题5】In your opinion, what’s the most significant cause of poverty today? Please give your reason.  (No more than 25 words)

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65______. Stephen studies art in Beijing University. He shows great interest in paintings and he is especially interested in those oil paintings that reflect the variety of life.

66______. Mark has just come to China and he is very interested in Chinese culture. He has been waiting for a long time to have a chance to see a wonderful Chinese acrobatic (杂技的)performance in China.

67______. Oscar is a student from Yangzhou University, visiting his friends who share the same interest in music. They are planning to find someplace to enjoy rock and roll and pop songs.

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E. The Olympic Center:

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(77) _______

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(80)__________a smile all the time to make others willing to get close to you.

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