阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中,选出最佳选项。

  Washington D.C.—with its long, tree lined avenues , white markable buildings , and many parks—looks more specious and handsome than many United States cities. One reason for this is that Washington was designed from the beginning to be a capital city.

  In 1790, the U. S. Congress decided that the new federal government should have its capital in a federal district—a place that is not part of any state. George Washington selected the site, and the name “District of Columbia” was chosen in honor of Christopher Columbus. The district occupies an area of 174 square kilometers (67 square miles) on the northeastern shore of the Potomac River, between the states of Maryland and Virginia.

  As the capital and political center of the United States , Washington today is one of the country's most important cities. It is the city where the national legislators (立法官) meet to make laws, where the president carries out the laws, and where the country's highest court meets to judge questions about the laws.

  Washington has six universities and several colleges. Georgetown University, founded in 1789 by the Jesuit order, is the oldest Catholic college in the United States. Howard University was founded by the federal government shortly after the Civil War as a school of higher learning for freed slaves. Now it is a university with an international enrollment (注册). George Washington University was founded in 1821, Catholic University in 1887, and the American University in 1893. The University of the District of Columbia was formed by the merger (合并) in 1975 of the Washington Technical Institute, Federal City College, and Miner College. Gallaudet College, the world's first college for the deaf, was founded in 1857.

  In 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was completed, just upstream from the Lincoln Memorial. The center provides Washington with a theater, concert hall, and opera house under one roof. It also houses the American Film Institute.

  Washington has many fine galleries and museums, including the National Museum of American History, the National Air & Space Museum, the National Archives, the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery of Art , the Museum of African Art, and the Renwick, Freer, Corcoran, and Phillips galleries.

1.Why does Washington D.C looks more specious than many other cities in America?

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A.Because it was designed by Washington.

B.Because Christopher Columbus once lived there.

C.Because of its long history.

D.Because its capital avenues and buildings.

2.Which statement is not true?

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A.Georgetown University is the first Catholic college in America.

B.The passage mentioned 6 universities and colleges in Washington.

C.The first college for the deaf in the world has been for about 150 years.

D.Howard University was founded only for the American blacks then.

3.What doesn't it mention about Washington in the article?

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A.politics
B.Education and culture
C.Economics
D.History

4.Which of the following maps marks the correct location(位置) of Washington city?

M= Maryland V= Virginia W= Washington P= the Potomac River

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A.
B.
C.
D.

阅读理解

  COURSE:History 101“Introduction to American History”

  INSTRUCTOR:Dr, Jane Klammer.

  OFFICE:305 Marshall Hall.

  OFFICE HOURS:11∶15~12∶30 M W F(Monday Wednesday Friday).

  CLASS:363 Marshall Hall 3∶35~5∶00T Th (Tuesday Thursday).

  10∶10~11∶00M W F Other times by appointment.

  TELEPHONE:255-4786.

  TEXTBOOK:Green, Robert P, The American Tradition:A History of the United States, Charles E.Merrill publishing Co.Columbus, Ohio 1984 which is available at the College Bookstore.

  COURSE Requirements mid-term exam:October 10, 20% of the final gradefinal exam:December 10, 40% of the final grade term paper due:December 15, 40% of the final grade

Attendance is not required, but you are responsible for all the information given in the class lectures.In the lectures I will talk about the chapters in the textbook and other materials that I choose to supplement(补充)the course.The exams will cover all this information.Therefore, I advise you to come to the class as much as possible.If you have to miss a class, be sure to get the class notes from another student.

  Your homework assignments (作业) are listed on the next page.You are supposed to read the chapter about which I will be lecturing before you come to class.This is to make sure that you understand as much as possible while taking notes in my lectures.Be prepared when you come to class.If there are any changes in the assigned homework reading, I will announce in class.

  The term paper is 40% of your final grade.It should not exceed(超前)fifteen pages.(Anyone thinking of majoring in history may write twenty-five pages.)Before the mid-term exam you will choose the topic for your paper.

  Have a good term!

(1)

If a student wants to know what the homework assignments are, ________.

[  ]

A.

Pro.Klammer announces them in class

B.

the student reads the list on the next page

C.

Prof.Klammer gives a list every week

D.

the student goes to the professor’s office

(2)

If a student cannot see Prof.Klammer during her office hours, he ________.

[  ]

A.

sees her after class.

B.

calls her at home

C.

makes an appointment with her.

D.

asks another student.

(3)

According to the passage, which of the following is true?

[  ]

A.

The textbook is written by Dr Jane Klammor.

B.

If you have to miss a class, bo guro to say sorry to Prof Klammor.

C.

The students can buy“Introduction to American History”at the Colloge Bookstoro.

D.

Prof.Klammer advises her students to take notes in her class.

(4)

If a freshman thinks that he might major in history, what is the maximum length of his paper can be?

[  ]

A.

Fifteen pages.

B.

Twenty-five pages.

C.

Ten pages.

D.

No maximum.

单词拼写 (共 20 小题; 每小题 1 分, 满分 20 分)

根据句意、单词首字母及所给汉语意思,写出各句中所缺单词的完全与正确形式。

66.The child is ________(精力好) .He keeps on jumping and running all the time.

67.Christopher Columbus was one of the great ________(探险家).

68.He is ________(熟悉) with Oxford and the surrounding area.

69.You must pay more attention to your ______(发音), otherwise you’ll make yourself misunderstood when you speak English.

70. Our holidays are _______(有限) to weeks a year.

71. Judging from his appearance, he exactly________ (像) his mother.

72.You can’t leave here without being p_________.

73.He is the sort of man who draws a c______ without much thinking.

74.Asia is separated from America by the ______(太平洋).

75.The girl was so __________ (着迷) by the mighty river that she would spend hours sitting on its bank and watching the boats going and coming.

76.Benjamin Franklin said:“early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy,w_______ and wise.”

77. We did not feel like _________( 徘徊) in the cold winter aimlessly

78.He gathered his s________ to move the big stone out of the way.

79.The story is written by an _________(澳大利亚)engineer .

80._________(诚实地)speaking, I didn’t understand what the foreigner said just now.

81.The prisoners a_________ to escape but failed at last.

82.Her health is __________ (逐渐)improving.

83.The police got control of the situation and many c_________ were caught finally.

84.Many ________(志愿者)were sent to the earthquake-stricken area to join in the rescue work .

85.From her ________ ( 迷惑) expression on the face, I know she hasn’t got my idea.

COURSE: History 101 Introduction to American History

       INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jane Klammer

       OFFICE: 305 Marshall Hall

       OFFICE HOURS: 11:15-12:30 M W F (Monday Wednesday Friday)

       CLASS: 363 Marshall Hall 3:35-5:00 T Th (Tuesday Thursday)

       10:10-11:00 M W F Other times by appointment

       TELEPHONE: 255-4786

       TEXTBOOK: Green, Robert. P, "The American Tradition: A History of the United States," Charles E. Merrill publishing CO. Columbus, Ohio 1984 which is available at the college bookstore.

       COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

       mid-term exam: October 10--20% of the final grade

       final exam: December 10--40% of the final grade

       term paper due: December 15--40% of the final grade

       Attendance is not required, but you are responsible for all the information given in the class lectures. In the lectures I will talk about the chapters in the textbook and other material that I choose to supplement (补充) the course. The exams will cover all this information. Therefore, I advise you to come to the class as much as possible.

       If you have to miss a class, be sure to get the class notes from another student.

       Your homework assignments are listed on the next page. You are supposed to read the chapter about which I will be lecturing before you come to class. This is to make sure that you understand as much as possible while taking notes in my lectures. Be prepared when you come to class. If there are any changes in the assigned homework reading, I will announce in class.

       The term paper is 40% of your final grade. It should not exceed (超过) fifteen pages.

       (Anyone thinking of majoring in history may write twenty-five pages.) Before the mid-term exam you will choose the topic for your paper.

       Have a good term!

1.If a student wants to know what the homework assignments are ________.

A.Prof. Klammer announces them in class

B.the student reads the list on the next page

C.Prof. Klammer gives a list every week in class 

D.the student goes to the professor's office

2.If a student cannot see Prof. Klammer during her office hours, he ________.

       A.sees her after class                        B.calls her at home

       C.makes an appointment with her       D.asks another student

3.According to the passage, which of the following is true?

       A.The textbook is written by Dr.Jane Klammer.

       B.If you have to miss a class, be sure to say you are sorry to Prof. Klammer.

       C.The students can buy "Introduction to American History" at the college bookstore.

       D.Prof. Klammer advises her students to take notes in her class.

4.If a freshman thinks that he might major in history, what can be the maximum length of his paper?

       A.Fifteen pages.                                      B.Twenty-five pages

       C.Ten pages.                                       D.No maximum.

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