题目内容
In eighteen seventy-seven, the American government decided to move the Nez Perce Indians from their land. The government had set up a reservation for them in Idaho. Chief Joseph did not want to leave the land.It was holy ground. It contained the bones of his father and mother.
But,like his f'ather in earlier times, Chief Joseph knew it would be hopeless to stay and defend the land. There were too few Indians to win a war against the white men.
And so in June of eighteen seventy-seven, the Nez Perce left their home in the Wallowa Vall ey. They left quickly. They were able to take only a small part of what they owned. and just a few cattle and Appaloosa horses.
When the Indians reached the Snake River, the water was very deep and ran very fast with melted snow from the mountains. Chief Joseph and his people made boats from sticks and dried animal skins to cross the river. While the Indians were busy, a group of white men came and stole some of the cattle waiting at the edge of the river.
The other chiefs demanded that Joseph call a meeting. Two of the chiefs. White Bird and Toohoolhoolzote. spoke for War. but Joseph held different opinion.
Some of the young men in White Bird's group were very angry. That night, they rode into the countryside and killed eleven white persons.
During all his years as chief, Joseph had tried to keep the peace. Now he saw there was no hope. Although he and his young men had taken no part in the killings, he knew that the white men would blame all of the Indians. Chief Joseph said, "I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of the white men."
Many Nez Perce fled. Chief Joseph remained, because his wife was about to have a baby. After she gave birth. he and his family joined the others in White Bird Canyon to the south.
Joseph wanted to Lead the people to safety in the flat lands of Montana. But the UnitedStates army quickly sent horse soldiers to follow them.
They were extremely tired when they reached White Bird Canyon. An Indian-carrying a white flag-walked forward to meet them. A soldier shot him.
With that shot. war between the Nez Perce and the United States began.
56. Why didn't Chief Joseph want to leave the land?
A. He thought the reservation in Idaho wasn't satisfying.
B. He didn't want to be separated from his parents.
C. He had special feeling for the land where he was living.
D. He didn't want to live with the white men.
57. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Before they left their home, the Nez Perce had only a few cattle and Appaloosa horses.
B. Chief Joseph and his people were unwilling to cross the deep river
C. When the Indians reached the Snake River, it was very hard for them to cross it.
D. While the Indians were waiting by the river, a group of white men stole some of the cattle.
58. From the passage we can infer that____________.
A. chief Joseph knew it would be hopeless to defend the land
B. white men often killed some Indians
C. chief Joseph was afraid of white men
D. conflicts often happened between the Indians and the white
59. After some of the young men in White Bird's group killed eleven white persons,__________.
A. Chief Joseph blamed White Bird
B. Chief Joseph tried his best to keep peace
C. All the Nez Perce fled
D. The United States army wanted to revenge (报仇)
60. What might be the title of the passage?
A. The story of Chief Joseph.
B. The American Civil War.
C. Chief Joseph and his children.
D. The Nez Perce Indians.
CCDDA
Americans are thinking about national education standards recently developed by teachers and other education experts. The National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) led the effort.
The United States, unlike other nations, has never had the same school standards across the country. What is the reason? Education is not discussed in the Constitution. That document limits the responsibilities of the federal government. Other responsibilities, like education, fall to each state.
Local control of education probably was a good idea two hundred years ago. People stayed in the same place and schools knew what students needed to learn. But today, people move to different cities. And some people work at jobs that did not exist even twenty years ago.
Many American educators say that getting a good education should not depend on where you live. They say that some states have lowered their standards in order to increase student scores on tests required by the No Child Left behind Act.
Kara Schlosser is communications director for the CCSSO. She says the new standards clearly state what a student should be able to do to be successful in college and work.
Forty--eight states have already shown approval for the standards. Two states refuse to accept the idea. Critics say that working toward the same standards in every state will not guarantee excellence for all. Some educators in Massachusetts say adopting the national standards will hurt their students because the state standards are even higher. Others say the change will be too costly, requiring new textbooks and different kinds of training for teachers. Still others fear federal control.
Supporters say the standards are goals and do not tell states or teachers how to teach. They also say the federal government is not forcing acceptance. However, approving the standards will help states qualify (取得资格) for some federal grant money.
【小题1】What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Local Control of Education Standards out of Date |
| B．American National Education Standards under Consideration |
| C．Education Standards in Each State--Good or Bad. |
| D．Acceptance of the New Standards in the United States |
| A．Because local standards are limited. |
| B．Because it is required by the federal government. |
| C．Because people today moves among states more often than before. |
| D．Because America has never had the same school standards throughout the country. |
| A．the standards are higher than those of each state |
| B．they are not yet prepared for the new standards |
| C．the standards may prevent some students gaining excellence |
| D．they don't want the federal government to train their teachers |
| A．more students | B．advice on how to improve teaching |
| C．better textbooks | D．money from the federal government |