“San Francisco, open your Golden Gate,” sang the girl in the theatre．She never finished her

song．The date was 18th, 1906．

The earth shook and the roof suddenly divided, buildings crashed to the ground and people

rushed out into the streets．The dreadful earthquake destroyed the city that had grown up when men discovered gold in the deserts of California．But today the streets of San-Francisco stretch over more than 40 steep hills, rising like huge cliffs above the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean．

The best way to see this splendid city, where Spanish were the first to make their homes, is to

take one of the old cable cars which run along the nine main avenues．Fares are cheap; they have not risen for almost a hundred years．

You leave the palm trees in Union Square------the heart of San-Francisco and from the shop

signs and the faces around you, you will notice that in the city live people from many nations—Austrians, Italians, Chinese, and others, giving every part of the city a special character．More Chinese live in China Town than in any other part of the world outside China．Here, with Chinese restaurants, Chinese post-boxes, and even odd telephone-boxes that look like pagoda（宝塔）, it is easy to feel you are in China itself．

Fisherman’s Wharf, a place all foreigners want to see, is the end of the ride．You get out, and

then set out to find a table in one of gay little restaurants beside the harbor．As you enjoy the fresh Pacific sea food, you can admire the bright red paint of the Golden Gate Bridge in the harbor and watch the traffic crossing beneath the tall towers on its way to the pretty village of Tiberon．When you finish your meal, you may decide to take a boat-trip around the bay to look at the sights．You can stare at the famous, now empty, prison of Alcatraz．Then why not go to the fishing village of Sansalito—a little like London’s Chelsea or New York’s Greenwich Village—to see people painting and to look at their pictures．You will be able to enjoy a view of the city from the sea and take pleasure in the soft red and blue Spanish-type houses shining in the bright Pacific light．If you have time you might like to go by bus to Carmel, a hundred miles south of San-Francisco, where you will discover a wild and wonderful coast with high cliffs．

1.The first two paragraphs tell the readers that_____．

       A．everybody will be attracted by the beauty of San-Francisco．

       B．this fantastic modern travel city was built by many hard-working people．

       C．San-Francisco has experienced so much before it became a modern international city．

       D．There are so many entertainments in attractive San-Francisco

2.How many means of transportation are suggested in the passage?

       A．One                 B．Two                                           C．Three           D．Four

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

       A．The origin city of San-Francisco is created by Spanish people．

       B．More Chinese live in San-Francisco than in any other part of the world outside China．

       C．Alcatraz used to be a prison but now is deserted．

       D．San-Francisco lies near the blue waters of the Pacific．

4.Which is the right order of the travel route given in the passage?

       A．Union Square—Fisherman’s Wharf—the Golden Gate Bridge—Tiberon—prison of

Alcatraz—Sanalito．

       B．Union Square—the Golden Gate Bridge—Tiberon--prison of Alcatraz—Sanalito—

Fisherman’s Wharf．

       C．Union Square—Fisherman’s Wharf—the Golden Gate Bridge—Tiberon--Chelsea—

Greenwich Village．

       D．Union Square—the Golden Gate Bridge—Tiberon—Chelsea—Greenwich Village—

Fisherman’s Wharf．

5.Which of the following can be the best title?

       A．San-Francisco—a prosperous city after the earthquake．

       B．San-Francisco—a charming travel city of America．

      C．San-Francisco—a city to open her Golden Gate．

       D．San-Francisco—a harbor stretching over steep hills．

（2011·全国II）A

Since 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals（壁画）have been painted.Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.

The walls that were once ugly with graffiti（涂鸦）are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools  and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphia's Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAP's artistic director. "When people ask me what ow program is about," she says, "I answer them with one word: hope." Each .year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.

 The MAP's work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community（社区）．When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been "Safe Streets," "Love and Care," and "Peace Walk."

The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.

 "The making of a mural enters people's collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history" says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.

41 ．What can be the best title for the text?

    A. Love, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists

    B. MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia

    C. Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist

    D. Hope, One Wall at a Time

42. What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?

    A. Helping the young find jobs.

    B. Protecting the neighborhood.

    C. Fighting against graffiti.

    D. Attracting more visitors.

43．How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?

    A. By having discussions with people in the community.

    B ．By seeking advice from the city government.

    C ．By learning from the young graffiti writers.

    D. By studying the history of the city.

44. Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?

    A. Difficult. B．Dangerous. C. Experimental．D. Successful.

Since 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals（壁画）have been painted. Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.

The walls that were once ugly with graffiti（涂鸦）are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphia's Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAP's artistic director. "When people ask me what our program is about," she says, "I answer them with one word: hope." Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.

 The MAP's work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community（社区）．When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been "Safe Streets," "Love and Care," and "Peace Walk."

The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.

 "The making of a mural enters people's collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history." says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.

39．What can be the best title for the text?

A. Love, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists

B. MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia

C. Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist

D. Hope, One Wall at a Time

40. What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?

A. Helping the young find jobs.

B. Protecting the neighborhood.

 C. Fighting against graffiti.

D. Attracting more visitors.

41．How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?

A. By having discussions with people in the community.

B. By seeking advice from the city government.

C. By learning from the young graffiti writers.

D. By studying the history of the city.

42. Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?

 A. Difficult.  B．Dangerous.  C. Experimental． D. Successful.