D) why America is considered the greatest country in the world
54. According to the passage, which of the following is true? D A).It is very difficult for the middle-aged to live in America.
B).America is Kids‘ Country because the majority of the American population are children.
C). Kid‘s Country was taking shape in America when immigrants poured into the country.
D).America is more of Kid‘ Country than any other countries in the world. 55. By saying ―condemning all of us to remain boys and girls forever, jogging and
doing push-ups against eternity‖, the author means that __C____. A). she thinks people shouldn‘t be so concerned about physical fitness B).she feels too old and tired to do such hard exercise
C).American society is overemphasizing youth and physical appearance D).What happened to children centuries ago may occur to adults in America soon Passage 12
The basic flag of the United States is one of the world's oldest national flags. Only the basic flags of Austria, Denmark, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland are older.
During the discovery and settlement of what is now the United States the flags of various European nations were flown over the land, as symbols of possession. Later, in the colonial and Revolutionary War periods, flags representing famous persons, places, and events were flown in the American Colonies.
The first official flag of the United States was created by Congress on June 14, 1777. It consisted of 13 alternate red and white stripes and 13 white stars in a field of blue, representing the 13 colonies that had declared their independence in 1776. Congress adopted a new flag of 15 stars and 15 stripes in 1795, to give representation to the two new states admitted into the Union, Vermont and Kentucky.
By 1817, there were 20 states in the Union, and it became apparent that adding one stripe for each new state would destroy the shape of the flag. As a result, Congress in 1818 restored the original design of 13 stripes and provided that each state was to be represented by one star. In 1912 President William H Taft made the first official provision for the arrangement of the stars. He ordered that there be six even rows of eight stars each. Previously the arrangement of the stars had been left to
the flagmaker's desire. The evolution on the stars and stripes reflects the growth of the United States. After the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959, the flag was officially changed for the 26th time since its creation. There arc many government flags flown in the United States in addition to the national flag. Among them are the president's and vice-president's flags and those of the federal departments and some federal agencies.
56. Why were only the flags of various European nations flown over the land during the discovery and settlement period? B
A) Because the flags were older than the national flag of the U. S. B) Because the land was divided by these nations. C) Because there was no universal flag over the land. D) We don't know from the passage.
57. The first national flags of the United States A . A) represented the 13 colonies which won independence in 1776 B) were flown in American colonies in 1776 C) were flown in American colonies in 1795 D) gave representation to Congress
58. Where the stars were placed on the national flag in 1818 was decided byD . A) Congress B) the president A) 30
B) 28
C) the government D) the flagmaker C) 13
D) 8
59. How many states entered the Union between 1818 and 1912? B 60. Which of the following is true according to the passage? C
A) Before 1959 the flag had been changed 25 times. B) Each federal department has its own official flag.
C) The national flag of the U. S. had 26 stars on it after admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959.
D) By 1912, there had been 48 states in the Union. Passage 13
Every animal is a living radiator —— heat formed in its cells is given off through its skin. Warm blooded animals maintain a steady temperature by constantly replacing lost surface heat; smaller animals, which have more skin for every ounce of
body weight, must produce heat faster than bigger ones, Because smaller animals burn fuel faster, scientists say they live faster.
The speed at which an animal lives is determined by measuring the rate at which it uses oxygen. A chicken, for example, uses one half cubic centimeter of oxygen every hour for each gram it weighs. The tiny shrew uses four cubic centimeters of oxygen every hour for each gram it weighs. Because it uses oxygen eight times as fast, it is said that the mouse like shrew is living eight times as fast as the chicken. The smallest of the warm blooded creatures, the hummingbird, lives a hundred times as fast as an elephant.
There is a limit to how small a warm blooded animal can be. A mammal or bird that weighed only two and a half grams would starve to death. It would burn up its food too rapidly and would not be able to eat fast enough to supply more fuel.
61. The selection says that every animal is a living radiator because it A) produces heat in its body cells B) burns fuel to produce heat C) gives off heat through its skin D) requires oxygen to produce heat
62. Small animals are said to live faster than big ones because they A) have more skin for every ounce of body weight B) replace lost heat faster C) burn fuel faster
D) maintain a higher body temperature
63. The speed at which an animal lives is determined by measuring C . A) the amount of food it eats B) its body temperature
C) the rate at which it uses oxygen D) the amount of oxygen it uses
64. The amount of oxygen an animal uses depends on A) its body weight B) the food it eats
C) its general size and shape D) the length of time it lives
A .
C . C. 65. An animal weighing less than two and a half grams would starve because it would not be able to D . A) get enough oxygen
B) maintain its body temperature C) burn its food fast enough D) eat fast enough to supply fuel
Passage 14
Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialists‘ advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog. But in part the decision depends on common sense. Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose the one that has the right size and characteristics. You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the house and so are satisfactory with their place where there is secure, but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection . The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its love for its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets.
66. Which of the following is Not true according to the passage? B A. You can always get help from the specialists.
B. It is common sense that is the most important when choosing a dog. C. You should decide what kind of dog you want.
D. Size and characteristics of the dogs should be considered too. 67. What is mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog? C A. The color of the dog. B. The price of the dog.
C. Whether the dog will fit the environment.
D. Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house.
68. Why does the writer say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat? C A. It must be trained so that it won‘t bite. B. It demands more food and space. C. It needs more love and care. D. It must be looked after carefully.
69. Why is it advised to buy a baby dog under three months old? D A. It‘s easier to buy a baby dog under three months old. B. They are less likely to be shy with human beings. C. They are less likely to run away.
D. It‘s easier for them to form a relationship with their masters. 70. The word ―affection‖ (line 11) means ___A__. A. love
Passage 15
??Movies are the most popular form of entertainment for millions of Americans. They go to the movies to escape their normal everyday existence and to experience a life more exciting than their own. They may choose to see a particular film because they like the actors or because they have heard the film has a good story. But the main reason why people go to the movies is to escape. Sitting in a dark theater, watching the images on the screen, they enter another world that is real to them. They become involved in the lives of the characters in the movie, and for two hours, they forget all about their own problems. They are in a dream world where things often appear to be more romantic（浪漫的）and beautiful than in real life.
The biggest ―dream factories‖ are in Hollywood, the capital of the film industry. Each year, Hollywood studios make hundreds of movies that are shown all over the world. American movies are popular because they tell stories and they are well-made. They provide the public with heroes who do things the average person would like to do but often can‘t. People have to cope with many problems and much trouble in real life, so they feel encouraged when they see the ―good guys‖ win in the movies.
71. The Americans go to the movies mainly because they want __D___.
B. effect
C. tie
D. relationship