题目内容
8.California is the most populous state in the United States,and the third largest by land area,after Alaska and Texas.California is located on the West Coast of the United States,bordered by Oregon to the north,Nevada to the northeast,Arizona to the southeast,the Mexican state of Baja California to the south,and the Pacific Ocean to the west.Its four largest cities are Los Angeles,San Diego,San Jose,and San Francisco.The state is home to the nation's second and sixth largest census statistical areas as well as eight of the nation's fifty most populous cities.California has a varied climate and geography,and a diverse population.California's geography ranges from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east,to Mojave desert areas in the southeast and the Redwood-Douglas fir forests of the northwest.The center of the state is dominated by the Central Valley,one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world.California is the most geographically diverse state in the nation,and contains the highest (Mount Whitney) and lowest (Death Valley) points in the contiguous United States.Almost 40% of California is forested,a high amount for a relatively arid state.
Beginning in the late 18th century,the area known as Alta California was colonized by the Spanish Empire.In 1821,Mexico,including Alta California,became the First Mexican Empire,beginning as a monarchy,before shifting to a republic.In 1846a group of American settlers in Sonoma declared the independence of a California Republic.As a result of the Mexican-American War,Mexico ceded California to the United States.It became the 31st state admitted to the union on September 9,1850.
In the 19th century,the California Gold Rush brought about dramatic social,economic,and demographic change in California,with a large influx of people and an economic boom that caused San Francisco to grow from a hamlet of tents to a world-renowned boomtown.Key developments in the early 20th century included the emergence of Los Angeles as center of the American entertainment industry,and the growth of a large,state-wide tourism sector.In addition to California's prosperous agricultural industry,other important contributors to the economy include aerospace,petroleum,and information technology.If California were a country,it would rank among the ten largest economies in the world,with a GDP similar to that of Italy.It would be the 35th most populous country.
46.Which of the following is TRUE about California?A
A.The population in California is larger than that in any other state in the US.
B.A state of Mexico lies to the southeast of California.
C.Eight biggest cities in California are among the most developed ones in North America.
D.Few races of people live in California except the white and black people.
47.What is the second paragraph mainly about?D
A.California's culture B.California's history
C.California's location D.California's geography
48.How did the United States admit California as its 31st state?C
A.By occupying the land.
B.By colonizing the land.
C.By winning a war against Mexico.
D.By offering aids to Mexico.
49.Why did San Francisco grow from a hamlet of tents to a world-famous boomtown?C
A.Because it became the center of the American entertainment industry.
B.Because it had the best growth of a large,state-wide tourism.
C.Because a large number of people rushed there in search of gold.
D.Because it developed many such important contributors to economy as IT.
50.What if California were a country?B
A.It would be richer than Italy,a European country.
B.It would be one of the ten richest countries.
C.Its population would be larger than that of 34countries.
D.It would have a better economy than it has now.
分析 本文讲述了加利福尼亚的历史,以及如何成为美国的第31个州的.
解答 46~50 ADCCB
46 A 细节题. 根据文章第一 段California is the most populous state in the United States 可知加利福尼亚州是美国人口最多的州,故选A.BCD项不符合文意.
47 D 细节题. 根据文章第二 段California's geography ranges from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east,可知本段的主旨大意是描述了加利福尼亚州的地理情况,故选D.
48 C 细节题. 根据文章第 三段As a result of the Mexican-American War,Mexico ceded California to the United States.It became the 31st state admitted to the union on September 9,1850. 可知由于墨西哥与美国的战争的胜利,才导致加利福尼亚州成为美国的第31个州的,故选C.
49 C 细节题. 根据文章最后一段 a large influx of people and an economic boom that caused San Francisco to grow from a hamlet of tents to a world-renowned boomtown.可知由于淘金热才导致旧金山从一个帐篷小镇变成了繁荣的大城市,故选C.
50 B 细节题. 根据文章最后一段If California were a country,it would rank among the ten largest economies in the world 可知如果加利福尼亚州是一个国家,那么它肯定会在世界上排名前十,故选B.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
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