61. After lunch, I was beginning to feel ________(sleep).

60. The writer introduces Washington in order of ____.

   A. population, history and culture 

   B. history and culture

   C. general introduction, history, sights and culture

   D. general introduction, history, sights, buildings and culture

第II卷 (非选择题,共50分)

八、单词拼写(10分)

A.根据下列句子意思,用所给单词的适当形式填空,每空一词。

59. The passage mentions _____ buildings.

   A. six      B. five    C. four   D. three

58. From the passage we know that Washington is situated in____ .

   A. the east, on the middle point from north to south of the country.

   B. the center of the U.S.A.      

   C. the east of the U.S.A. 

   D. the east and halfway away from the north.

57. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

   A. In America the students have to pass certain tests to continue their education. 

   B. Young children needn’t work hard at their lessons because education is free.

   C. Those who fail In the S---A---T can’t go to college.

   D. The students must spend a lot of time preparing for the S---A---T.

C

   Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States. It’s the center of national government. It's a busy, working city with a large population. But what is more, Washington is also a city of history and culture. It is home to many famous and interesting public buildings and monuments, many of which are connected with the federal government.

   Washington was created in 1790, when Congress (the highest lawmaking body of the United States) decided to place the nation's new capital in the east of the country. It was built half way between the northern and southern states of America. And of course it was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.

   There are many tourist sights in Washington. Perhaps the most important tourist sight is the Capital Building. This houses the Congress.

   Another world famous building in Washington is the White House. This is the home and office of the President of the United States. Most visitors are, however, surprised by how small the White House actually is.

   Washington is also a great cultural city. The Library of Congress contains one of the largest library collections in the world. The Smithsonian Museum holds the nation's largest collection of cultural materials. And the John F. Kennedy Center is a famous center of art and culture. It has many great musical and theatre performances throughout the year.

56. The students in high school ________.

   A. have to take the S---A---T.

   B. are free and happy.

   C. have to hit the books if they want to go on to college.

   D. don’t hit the books until they pass the S---A---T.

55. American children don’t have _______if they want to study in public school.

A. to pay for the education            B. to work hard at their lessons

C. to hit the books                   D. to take many tests

54. Which of the following statements can best express the main idea of the text?

A. The S---A---T is the most important test.

B. Education is not easy in the United States.

C. “Hitting the books” is very important for the students who want to have a bright future.

D. The more you want to learn, the more tests you have to pass.

53. What do you think the girl by the window was like?

   A. Quiet and shy.                               B. Calm and serious.

C. Outgoing and creative.                D. Loving and optimistic (乐观的)

B

   In the United States, most children begin attending school when they are five years old. Public education is free and most children go to school near their homes. School in those early years is fun. The children learn to read and write. But they also play games and go on trips. There is no reason at such an early age for them to hit the books.

   The situation changes as children become older. The subjects become more difficult. Students must learn about world history, and the life sciences. Tests become more common. Pressure is growing to hit the books, study hard, and advance. However, most serious students only really begin hitting the books for long hours when they reach high school.
    High school students who hope to continue their education at a college or university must take a special test called the S----A----T. The test has two parts. The first part tests the student's ability with numbers and mathematical skills. The second part tests the student's ability in the English language.
   The S----A----T test is very important.  A high school student who gets a high score on the two parts of the test has a good chance to enter a top American college. For this reason, many students hit the books for months to prepare for the S----A----T.   

52. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. There was a park lake outside the window.

B. The other girl wasn’t blind.

C. The girl by the window died in the room.

D. The girl by the window couldn’t see anything.