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
D.
th US government
阅读理解
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
European Work Experience Program(E.W.E.P.)is an independent British organization which began in 1991 in the city of London.E.W.E.P.provides the opportunity for students from the 25 countries of the European Union and nationals(公民)from Norway,Iceland,Switzerland and Liechtenstein to live in England,to gain work experience,to practice their English and to get a better insight into the British social and eulturallife.
To apply you must meet the following requirements:
*Preferred age:18 to 28 years old
*Be able to work in the UK for a period of at least two months.
*Must have a good knowledge of English.
*Due to work permit restrictions,European Work Experience Program Ltd will only select you if you are a European Union Member or national from Norway,Iceland,Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
European Work Experience Program Ltd will find you a suitable job and an accommodation.A representative of E.W.E.P.will be available during your stay to help you and you will get a 24-hour help line service during your stay.The TOTAl fee for our services is £264.63(394.35 Euros).
Should you require any further information,please contact us:
European Work Experience Program Ltd
Unit 1,Red Lion Court, Alexandra Road
Hounslow,Middlesex,TW3 1 JS
United Kingdom
Tel:44 208 572 2993
Fax:44 208 572 1114
E-mail:sales@ewep.com
(1)
What's the purpose of writing the text?
[ ]
A.
To introduce a new program in England.
B.
To attract more students to work in England.
C.
To describe the working conditions in England.
D.
To make clear the requirements for students working in England.
(2)
Which of the following is NOT the purpose of the program?
[ ]
A.
To get a lot of work experience.
B.
To improve their English rapidly.
C.
To have better understanding of the British culture.
D.
To make more money in Britain.
(3)
If you apply for the program.you ________.
[ ]
A.
must be 18 to 26 years old
B.
must be able to speak at least three languages
C.
must be nationals from the countries mentioned in the text
D.
should have some working experience in a foreign country
(4)
You can get in touch with E.W.E.P.by the following ways EXCEPT by ________.
[ ]
A.
making a teJephone call
B.
sending the organization a fax
C.
writing an e-mail to the organization
D.
going there in person by air
(5)
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
[ ]
A.
European Work Experience Program Was set up in the 19 th century.
B.
You'll work in the UK for at least two months if you attend the program.
C.
You can get a 24-hour help from a representative during your stay.
D.
You don't have to hand in 394.35 Euros after you have got a job in Britain.
阅读理解
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Becoming a teacher is one of the best ways to make a difference in the life of a child and even older students.Here are some great scholarships and grant opportunities to get the ball rolling on your dreams of becoming a teacher.
Straightforward Teacher Program
This is one of the most popular and unique scholarships available for students working towards becoming teachers.The foundation offers their scholarships every three months as opposed to each year.During each payment, four students receive a $500 scholarship.
Prezell Robinson Scholarship Program
While this scholarship is available only to students in the state of North Carolina, it is so incredibly helpful that many students choose to study in the state for the only purpose of receiving it.It is offered to college students who come from low-income high schools or families that are interested in pursuing a long term career in education at any level.
New York State Scholarship Program
Officials in the state of New York founded this program to award students who want to give back to their community through their ability to teach.The catch for this scholarship is that the students must be pursuing a teaching career in mathematics or science at the secondary level.
Also, because the program was designed to improve the education system in New York, the candidates must sign a service contract agreeing to work full time within the state for at least five years after graduation.
Coca-Cola Scholarships
You may have many opportunities for grants and scholarships through The Coca Cola Foundation.There is the Coca Cola Teaching Foundation that will provide free money for students pursuing an education in the teaching field.This is the most obvious for teachers, but do not be afraid to check out their other offers.
Funds For Teachers
Not all scholarships or grants are for students entering or already in college.The Funds for Teachers scholarships are for graduates who are already working in the field, but want to improve their possibilities, skills and education in an effort to increase their ability to teach the students that cross their path more effectively.Teachers in PreK through 12 th grade are applicable no matter where they teach or what subject they specialize in.
(1)
How many students get their scholarships each year according to the Straightforward Teacher Program ?
[ ]
A.
Four
B.
Sixteen
C.
Eight
D.
Six
(2)
The reason why many students choose to study in the state of North Carolina is that ________.
[ ]
A.
They can pursue a long term career in education
B.
There are some good universities in North Carolina
C.
They can receive Prezell Robinson Scholarship
D.
They can go to college easily.
(3)
Which scholarship goes to the student who must be a science or math teacher after graduation?
[ ]
A.
Coca-Cola Scholarships
B.
New York State Scholarship
C.
Prezell Robinson Scholarship
D.
Straightforward Scholarship
(4)
Who will get the Funds For Teachers scholarship?
[ ]
A.
All the students
B.
The students who are working as a teacher
C.
All the science teachers
D.
The college graduates teaching in PreK
(5)
What is the best title of the passage?
[ ]
A.
Dreams of Becoming a Teacher
B.
Teaching Scholarships and Grants
C.
Five Scholarships for Teachers
D.
Five Scholarships for Students
阅读理解
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
European Work Experience Program(E.W.E.P.)is an independent British organization which began in 1991 in the city of London.E.W.E.P.provides the opportunity for students from the 25 countries of the European Union and nationals(公民)from Norway,Iceland,Switzerland and Liechtenstein to live in England,to gain work experience,to practice their English and to get a better insight into the British social and eulturallife.
To apply you must meet the following requirements:
*Preferred age:18 to 28 years old
*Be able to work in the UK for a period of at least two months.
*Must have a good knowledge of English.
*Due to work permit restrictions,European Work Experience Program Ltd will only select you if you are a European Union Member or national from Norway,Iceland,Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
European Work Experience Program Ltd will find you a suitable job and an accommodation.A representative of E.W.E.P.will be available during your stay to help you and you will get a 24-hour help line service during your stay.The TOTAl fee for our services is £264.63(394.35 Euros).
Should you require any further information,please contact us:
European Work Experience Program Ltd
Unit 1,Red Lion Court, Alexandra Road
Hounslow,Middlesex,TW3 1 JS
United Kingdom
Tel:44 208 572 2993
Fax:44 208 572 1114
E-mail:sales@ewep.com
(1)
What's the purpose of writing the text?
[ ]
A.
To introduce a new program in England.
B.
To attract more students to work in England.
C.
To describe the working conditions in England.
D.
To make clear the requirements for students working in England.
(2)
Which of the following is NOT the purpose of the program?
[ ]
A.
To get a lot of work experience.
B.
To improve their English rapidly.
C.
To have better understanding of the British culture.
D.
To make more money in Britain.
(3)
If you apply for the program.you________.
[ ]
A.
must be 18 to 26 years old
B.
must be able to speak at least three languages
C.
must be nationals from the countries mentioned in the text
D.
should have some working experience in a foreign country
(4)
You can get in touch with E.W.E.P.by the following ways EXCEPT by________.
[ ]
A.
making a teJephone call
B.
sending the organization a fax
C.
writing an e-mail to the organization
D.
going there in person by air
(5)
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
[ ]
A.
European Work Experience Program Was set up in the 19 th century.
B.
You'll work in the UK for at least two months if you attend the program.
C.
You can get a 24-hour help from a representative during your stay.
D.
You don't have to hand in 394.35 Euros after you have got a job in Britain.
完形填空
As a teenager I was a productive letter writer. One letter I wrote
1 .to56pages, and was 2 .of the extremely ordinary details (微不足道的事) of daily life. It could only have been of interest to me, and maybe, the receiver. But then, 3 , it might become attractive just because of the 4 details it recorded.
Official records of history-books and pictures--may record important events 5 they were always intended to have a large audience. 6 , letters tend not to be modified (修) , often true to 7 . They were, after all, 8 for just one pair of eyes.
Sadly, however, we don t write proper letters any more. Not only that, but, it's a fact that nowadays hardly anyone 9 to the letters they have receivedWe think only about 10 living and throwing things out. Who among us will leave any helpful papers for historians? In researching a book, I would never have found out that, in the late 19 th century, showy(花枝招展) waistcoats caused a lot of 11 , if I hadn't read the 12 . One fellow even wrote to a friend to say that if he were to ever meet a man wearing a kind of showy clothes he 13 shoot the man on sight.
What a 14 if such details were lost due to lack of letter writing and a little saving. I think we should all 15 to write at least one letter a month any try to 16 those we get.
17 good emails should be printed out and kept, too. Emails may not leave an example of our handwriting, but 18 they allow us to record our lives. Some years ago, a friend 19 me with a bundle of letters that I'd sent her since I was 16 . They gave a wonderful 20 of my teenage. History will need to know this, I'm sure.