1、.阅读理解AMy staying in America was a unique opportunity for me to expose myself to the American culture and see the diversity of peoples lives there.Black， Whites，Latinos ，and Asians all were in one country，all were equal，all knew it was their home，where they found or are still seeking for their Americ
2、an Dream.It was amazing to be part of the culture though for one year.It was interesting to learn that the North of America is different from its South；that the West varies from the East，and the difference in people，in their perception of life，attitude toward each other，respect for the family and th
3、eir roots，and of course the history of their lands.Being in about nine states in the US，from the East to the West， I could see and learn the difference firsthand.Before going to the US，I didnt know much about the difference of the upper states and the southern states.I didnt know that the majority o
4、f the population living in California are Latinos， and every second person that one sees speaks Spanish.I didnt also know that to understand the native speaker in New York is going to be harder than understanding someone from Atlanta， GA.When people ask me about the place I was in the US，I say， “You
5、 wouldnt know.My America is different from the America of Hollywood movies.The America I was in is quiet，small， peaceful，supportive ，and unique.”I have made a lot of friends in America，not only from the country itself，but also from many other countries.I never had a chance to be bored，never lacked a
6、n opportunity to learn about peoples cultures.America unites a variety of people on its land.It is like music bringing people together on the dance floor.【语篇解读】 本文说的是作者在美国的一些体验和感受。1How long did the writer stay in America?ATwo months. BHalf a year.CNine months. DOne year.解析：选 D。根据第二段的“It was amazing
7、to be part of the culture though for one year.”可知作者在美国仅待了一年。2According to the writers experience，we can learn that _ASpanish is widely spoken in CaliforniaBthe Southern States are mainly made up of LatinosCpeople in Atlanta speak better English than those in New YorkDit is easier for the Whites to r
8、ealize their dreams in America解析：选 A。根据第三段的“.every second person that one sees speaks Spanish.”可知 A项正确。3How can people learn about America best according to the writer?ABy watching Hollywood movies.BBy reading books which introduce America.CBy making friends with people from America.DBy visiting Ame
9、rica in person.解析：选 D。根据作者自己的经历可知只有亲自到了那里，亲自去体会，才能真正了解美国。4The writers staying in America can be anything but _Ainteresting BunforgettableCdull Deducational解析：选 C。文章中谈到的全是作者在美国的一些好的、有趣的体验，因此当然不会感到乏味。BEvery time you look at a onedollar bill or a quarter you will see an image of the bald eagle.You may
10、wonder why that symbol is on our money and many other governmental papers.The story was told that in 1775，at the first battle of the Revolutionary War sleeping eagles were awakened by the noise of the battle.They began to fly with shrill cries over the men fighting below.Seeing this，some soldiers sa
11、id “they are crying for freedom.”After the colonies voted at the Second Continental Congress to declare independence from England in 1776，they felt an official seal was needed.They wanted an animal that was unique to the United States.For the next six years the members of the Congress discussed，and
12、argued over what the national symbol should be，but they couldnt reach an agreement.At last a Philadelphia naturalist came forward with a drawing，which showed a widespread eagle，faced front，holding a bundle of arrows in one talon(爪) and an olive branch in the other.Right away many states began using
13、it in their coat of arms but it wasnt until 1787，five years after it was put forward，that the Congress officially announced the American bald eagle as the symbol of the USA.Benjamin Franklin was one of those who dissented the choice of the bald eagle.In a letter to a friend，Franklin wrote：“The bald
14、eagle is a bird of bad moral character.He doesnt get his living honestly.He watches the labour of the fishinghawk and takes food from him.”However，the Congress liked the message that the drawing showed.Besides，unlike other eagles，it was native only to North America.The bald eagle was finally chosen
15、and is used as our national symbol.【语篇解读】 本文介绍了白头鹰被确定为美国国鸟的过程。5Why did it take the Congress so long to decide on the national symbol?AIt was hard to make a perfect design for the eagle.BThey hadnt won independence from England then.CEach Congress member had their own choice of animal.DThey didnt thi
16、nk it necessary to name the national bird.解析：选 C。根据第三段的“ For the next six years the members of the Congress discussed，and argued over what the national symbol should be，but they couldnt reach an agreement.”可知每个人都有自己的观点 ，因此无法达成一致。6The bald eagle was preferred because it was considered as a sign of _A
17、power Bfreedom and courageCvictory Dhonesty解析：选 B。根据第二段中提到的 “they are crying for freedom”以及第三段中提到的画中展现的白头鹰的形象：翅膀展开，面向前方，一只鹰爪抓着箭，一只抓着橄榄枝，由此表现出它的勇敢和对和平自由的渴望。7What does the underlined word “dissented” probably mean?AWent against. BDoubted.CSupported. DCared for.解析：选 A。根据本杰明富兰克林写给朋友的信中对白头鹰做出的评价 ，可知他“反对”
18、选择其作为国鸟。8What is the purpose of the passage?ATo prove that an important decision took time to make.BTo mention some interesting part of American history.CTo explain why Benjamin Franklin disapproved the choosing of the bald eagle as the national bird.DTo explain how the bald eagle was made the natio
19、nal bird of the USA.解析：选 D。根据文章内容可知本文是在描述白头鹰是如何被确定为美国国鸟的过程。.语法填空With the 1._(develop) of industry，air pollution is getting more and more serious. In Beijing，many people suffer different kinds of 2._(ill) because of air pollution.Air pollution is caused by the following 3._：about half of the problem
20、is caused by vehicles. There are more and more cars，buses on the roads，and they give off 4._(poison) gases. 25% of air pollution is caused by factories. Another factor is the smokers. Smoking not only does harm to their health 5._ to others.Besides these，about 10%of air pollution is caused by other
21、reasons.We should take some 6._(measure) to fight 7._ pollution. New fuel can be used to take the place of gas. We can plant 8._(many) trees.If everybody realizes the 9._(important) of environment and does something to stop pollution，the problem will 10._ (solve)1解析：考查名词。随着工业的发展，空气污染变得越来越严重。答案：devel
22、opment2解析：考查词性转换。很多人因为空气污染得了病。答案：illness3解析：考查名词。空气污染是由下面的原因造成的。答案：reasons4解析：考查形容词。它们释放有毒的气体。答案：poisonous5解析：考查连词。抽烟不仅对自己的健康也对别人的健康有害。not only.but(also) .不但而且。答案：but (also)6解析：考查词组搭配。take measures to do sth.固定搭配。答案：measures7解析：考查词组搭配。我们应该采取措施和污染作斗争。fight against 和作斗争。答案：against8解析：考查比较级。答案：more9解析：
23、考查词形变换。如果每个人都注意到环境的重要性。答案：importance10解析：考查时态和语态。问题就会被解决。用一般将来时态的被动语态。答案：be solved.短文改错Dear Brad，Im very glad to hear from you. In your last letter you ask about the post80s in China. Actually I am the boy who belongs to this group. Comparing with our parents，life for us is getting much hard. The jo
24、b market is tough and the house is expensively to afford. Now many girls prefer to marry with a man who owns a house and a car. Therefore，I dont think love built on house and cars is true love，and I doubt how long it will last.As a matter of fact，though situations are tough today，a lot of we post80s
25、 are making great efforts live a good life. I believe we will have a nice future.Li Hua答案：Dear Brad，Im very glad to hear from you. In your last letter you about the post80s in China. askaskedActually I am boy who belongs to this group. with our parents，life for us is thea ComparingComparedgetting mu
26、ch .The job market is tough and the house is to afford. Now many hardharder expensivelyexpensivegirls prefer to marry a man who owns a house and a car. ，I dont think love ThereforeHoweverbuilt on and cars is true love，and I doubt how long it will last.househousesAs a matter of fact，though situations are tough today，a lot of post80s are making weusgreat efforts live a good life. I believe we will have a nice future.to Li Hua
