Tens of thousands of couples across the United States are racing to get married by April 30.This is the result of a new law that makes illegal(不合法的)immigrants(移民) legal(合法的)if they marry by then.
The law has sent marriages rising by 50 percent to 300 percent this year in immigrant-rich Los Angeles, Houston and New York.The new law, passed in the last days of the Clinton administration(任期),contains a large number of measures to help immigrants and their loved ones become legal.
Critics(批评家)say it also brings many marriage frauds(诈骗).A key aspect allows immigrants to look for houses while remaining in the USA-if they are married to a citizen or legal resident and hand in applications by April 30.After the date, applicants will have to return to their native countries to deal with their paperwork-a requirement that could take as long as 10 years.
Demand for marriage licenses in Manhattan this year jumped from 100 a day to more than 300.The Los Angeles County registrar(户籍员)recorder's office supplied 12 997 marriage licences during January and February, and 59 percent increase over last year.
Critics say the new law encourages false marriage.There are a lot of frauds as people rush to make use of this window.In the past cases citizens or legal residents were paid US $10 000 or more to marry illegal immigrants in which immigration is concluded may be investigated for as long as the years after the vows.
“It's not worth the risk to attempt an illegal marriage, ”says INS spokesman Bill Strassberger.
(1)
Couples race to get married so that ________.
[ ]
A.
this can show their worship for the God
B.
they can become American citizens
C.
they can find true love there
D.
they can find good places to pray
(2)
If a person misses the deadline(截止日期), he will ________.
[ ]
A.
be put into prison as an illegal immigrant
B.
find a proper job for him to do
C.
be given a good beating by the local police
D.
be forced to go back to his or her homeland
(3)
In the author's eyes, those couples who race to get married are ________.
[ ]
A.
exciting
B.
crazy
C.
disappointing
D.
surprising
(4)
The underlined words“this window” probably refer to ________.
[ ]
A.
the new law
B.
the marriage full of love
C.
the window of the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder's office
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.
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COURSE:History 101 Introduction to American History
CLASS:363 Marshall Hall 3∶35~5∶00 T Th(Tuesday Thursday); 10∶10~11∶00 MWF
Other time by appointment
TELEPHONE:255 4786
TEXTBOOK, Green, Robeot.P, The American Tradition:A History of the United States,(Charles E.Merrill Publishing CO.Columbus, Ohio 1984), which is bought 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 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 add to the course.The exams will cover all this information.Therefore, I advise you to come to the class as much as possible.
Is 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 them in class.
The term paper is 40% of your final grade.It should not be more than fifteen pages.(Another thinking of majoring in history may write twenty-five pages.)Before the midterm exam you will choose the topic for your paper.
(1)
If a student wants to know what the homework assignments are, ________.
[ ]
A.
Prof.Klammer announces them in class
B.
he/she reads the list on the next page
C.
Pro.Klammer gives a list every week in class
D.
he/she 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 probably TRUE?
[ ]
A.
The textbook is written by Dr Klammer.
B.
If you have to miss a class, be sure to say sorry to Prof.Klammer.
C.
The students can buy “Introduction to American History” at the College Bookstore.
D.
Prof.Klammer encourages his students to take notes in her class.
(4)
It can be inferred that ________.
[ ]
A.
before the final exam, you must hand in your term paper
B.
the students who will take the course had better attend the lectures as much as possible.