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  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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  Central Pack

  Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife - both the human and animal varieties. Call(212) 360 3465 or(212) 360 2726 for events and tours. Central Pack stretches from 59th to 110th Sts. , and from 5th Ave. to Central Pack West.

  Empire State Building

  This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck(瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to general public, offering a wonderful view of the second floor you'll find the New York Skyride, a simulated(模拟的) helicopter ride Over Manhattan 5th Ave. at 34th st. , Midtown/

  (212) 7363100.

  Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum

  Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep sea and space exhibits. Walk the fight deck of the 900-foot long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator. Pier 86, W. 46 th st. and 12 th Ave. /(212)245 0072.

  Madison Square Garden

  If it's big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available. 7th Ave, btwn. 31th and 33th Sts. Midtown/ (212) 465-6741.

1.The New York Skyride is for ________.

[  ]

A.sightseeing
B.fight training
C.model plane-sports
D.city transportation

2.If a visitor is interested in music, he will probably go to ________.

[  ]

A.Central Pack

B.Empire State Building

C.Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum

D.Madison Square Garden

3.What is the purpose of these texts?

[  ]

A.To provide information of living in New York.

B.To provide directions of city traffic in New York.

C.To give visitors a guide to New York.

D.To give a brief introduction to the history of New York.

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Nelson Mandela

  Nelson Mandela is one of the great political leaders of our time.His lifelong efforts to the fight against racial(种族)oppression(压迫)in his country won him the admiration(钦慕)of millions worldwide, as well as the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.As the leader of South Africa’s anti-partheid(反种族隔离)movement, Mandela was a key player in helping to move his country toward multiracial government(多民族政府)and majority rule.

  Mandela’s long, hard struggle is a victory of dignity(尊严)and hope.He’s a man of true courage.If determination and patience were considered talents, Mandela would win hands down in any sort of competition.

  accomplishments(成就)& fame(名誉)

  Nelson Mandela’s greatest accomplishments were his role in ending apartheid, and becoming South Africa’s first elected black president.He has been the recipient(收件人)of dozens upon dozens of awards, prizes and honors from countless associations and organizations, but perhaps none more prestigious(声望很高)than the Nobel Peace Prize, which he shared with former South African President Frederik W.de Klerk, in 1993.

  He has been awarded several other major peace prizes, such as the UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)Peace Prize in 1991(also shared with F.W.de Klerk); the Africa Peace Award in 1995 and the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 2002.

  Mr.Mandela also received dozens of honorary degrees(名誉学位)from universities the world over, including the Universities of Bristol, Cambridge, Glasgow, London, Nottingham, and Oxford, as well as an Honorary Doctorate from the Sorbonne University in Paris(all in July 1996), and Harvard Business School’s Statesman of the Year Award in 1995-to name but a few.He has also been presented(赠送)with the key to cities such as Rome, Rio de Janeiro, London, Dublin, and Sydney, Australia(where he became the first person ever to receive the Freedom of that city).In July of 2002, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States highest civilian(公民)award.

  Model

  There’s something admirable about having been a leader fighting for a people’s freedom and equality in an unjust society.Mandela has become a worldwide symbol(楷模)of the struggle of the oppressed(被压迫者)over the oppressor.He has been celebrated in song by artists the world over, in many different languages.One entitled “Nelson Mandela”was recorded by British 2-Tone group The Special A.K.A(formerly The Specials); making the top 10 in the UK and a few other European nations in 1984.

  Personal style

  As a president, Mandela sported the typical garb(服饰)of high-ranking government officials: expensive, well-tailored(缝制精致的)suits.Now retired(退役)from public life, Mandela the elder statesman dresses in an ordinary way.

  He attends many activities, often where he is the guest of honor, in bright, colorfully patterned(典型的)traditional African robes(长袍)or shirts all the better for getting down when the music begins.

(1)

Mandel was not only admired(钦慕)for his long fight against ________but also for ________.

(2)

How many peaceful prize has Mandela got?He has got________ in 1991, ________in 1995 and ________ in 2002.

(3)

Mandela is a man full of ________and his greatest success was to play a part in getting rid of ________ and to be elected ________.

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Condoleezza Rice is used to standing out. It is not only because she holds the position as U.S. Secretary of State. Her youth, gender and skin color have  36  a lot of attention throughout her political career.

Condoleezza Rice, 37  as Condi to her close friends, was born in 1954 in Birmingham. During 1950s,blacks were not treated as  38  citizens in the south. Although slavery was 39  in 1865,the southern states passed their own laws to continue the  40 of blacks and whites. Despite the discrimination  41  black people, her parents told her she could become? 42  she wanted. They taught her to believe that great things were  43  for her.

Rice was a gifted student with a  44  for the piano and she entered college at the age of 15 with the  45  of becoming a concert pianist. Along the way she was 46  by political? scientist Josef Korbel, the father of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Rice  47  her plans and studied international politics, and in the 1980s she was teaching at Stanford University, 48  her career developed quickly. She 49  on George H. Bush's national security council(顾问) in 1989.Later she  50  to Stanford, and became its youngest, first female and first  51  provost after two years.

In 2001,Rice re-entered the political world, 52  George W. Bush's national security advisor. She has drawn international  53  in this position, and has been the most powerful national security advisors in American  54 .

She held this position until 2005,when  55  Secretary of State.

36.A. directed B. turned C. paid    D. attracted?

37.A. known   B. Considered C. Seen   D. accepted?

38.A. respectful     B. equal  C. different     D. noble?

39.A. finished B. Stopped     C. Prevented   D. ended?

40.A. difference     B. disagreement     C. separation   D. division?

41.A. against  B. to              C. with    D. towards?

42.A. whoever       B. whomever  C. whatever    D. whichever?

43.A. desiring B. waiting      C. preparing   D. longing?

44.A. talent    B. interest       C. hobby D. favourite?

45.A. purpose B. goal    C. intention    D. attention?

46.A. effected B. affected      C. impressed   D. influenced?

47.A. changed B. postponed   C. cancelled    D. exchanged?

48.A. which    B. where C. when  D. that?

49.A. acted     B. waited C. served D. called?

50.A. paid a visit    B. showed concern C. attended     D. returned?

51.A. black     B. white  C. capable      D. efficient?

52.A. turning  B. holding      C. becoming   D. taking?

53.A. praise    B. approval     C. criticism     D. attention?

54.A. politics  B. history       C. culture              D. government?

55.A. elected  B. invited       C. appointed   D. succeeded??

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  It's seven in the morning. Mr Li needn't go to work today. He knows English and is now looking through a list of TV programmes in today's newspaper. The list is as follows. Read it over and then do the exercises.

  TV programmes

  Friday, September 30

  Channel 2(频道2)

  9∶50 Olympic Games men's basketball final

  11∶40 Olympic Games track and field events

  19∶45 Olympic Games special

  20∶22 2002 National Day evening party

  20∶59 TV drama(戏剧): Juan and Her Braised Ship (1)

  22∶57 Olympic Games men's basketball final

  Channel 8

  9∶40 Daughter of the Sea

  14∶20 Olympic Games men's tennis single final

  15∶50 TV drama: Red Leaves Beyond the Mountain (3)

  16∶37 TV drama: The Tea House

  18∶00 Olympic Games women's table tennis double final

  CCTV English Service

  22∶10 News

  22∶30 Olympic Games Special

Invitation to a Farewell Party

  Friday, 22nd October

  Dear Michael and Lisa,

  You are invited to a farewell party for the“LIU FAMILY'S VISIT TO AUSTRALIA”.

  Departure(出发)date: 4th of November

  The best part of our big adventure to Australia will be when we come face to face with kangaroos and other Australian wildlife.

  Party given by: Mr and Mrs Liu, Liu Mei and Liu Tang

  Date: Saturday, 6 November, 2002

  Time: 7∶00 p. m. until 12∶30 a. m.

  Place: Beijing Hotel

  Reply by: Tuesday, 2 November

  Phone: 528--0903

  Food and drinks will be provided at the party.

  PS: This event is NOT to be missed!

  We hope to see you there.

(1) Mr Li wants to find out what day it is the day after National Day. Please help him find it out. It is ________.

[  ]

A.Friday
B.Monday
C.Saturday
D.Sunday

(2) Suppose Mr Li wants to watch TV in the morning and he doesn't feel much interested in sports or games. Which program would he like to choose?

[  ]

A.CCTV English Service, News.

B.Channel 2,2002 National Day evening party.

C.Channel 8, film: Daughter of the Sea.

D.Channel 8, TV Drama: The Tea House.

(3) From the invitation we can tell ________.

[  ]

A.Liu Mei and Liu Tang will attend the farewell party

B.only Mr and Mrs Liu will travel to Australia

C.the Liu family have been to Australia before

D.the Liu family will not return from Australia

(4) By what date is it necessary to reply to the invitation?

[  ]

A.2 nd November.
B.2 nd October.
C.22 nd October.
D.4 th November.
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