Although many cities have achieved a financial profit by hosting the Games, the Olympics c

e rights for illegal immigrants. The largest of the rallies was in Chicago where 150,000 gathered. Most of the protests were peaceful, although there was an evening rally in Los Angeles where some protesters threw rocks and bottles at police who then responded by firing rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.

How many people gathered in Chicago demanding rights for illegal immigrants？

A．350,000.

B．200,000.

C．150,000.

D．50,000.

lude nearby land and people; by natural increase—an excess of births over deaths; and by migration—an excess of in-migrants over out-migrants. Between the Civil War and the early 1900s, many cities joined nearby suburbs, thereby increasing their populations. The most notable union occurred in 1898 when New York City, which had consisted only of Manhattan, united with four surrounding boroughs and grew overnight from 1.5 million to over 3 million people. Although annexation(合并) did increase urban populations somewhat, its major effect was to enlarge the physical size of cities. As death rates declined in the late nineteenth century, the populations of most cities increased naturally, and urban birthrates also fell steadily throughout the nineteenth century. As a result, in most cases natural increase did not account for very much of any given city's population growth during the period. Migration and immigration made by far the greatest contribution to urban population growth. In fact, migration to nearby cities matched the migration to the West that was occurring at the same time. Each year millions of people were on the move, many of them attracted by the cities' promise of opportunity. Urban newcomers arrived from two major sources: the American countryside and Europe. Asia, Canada, and Latin America also supplied immigrants, but in smaller numbers.

The phrase "a given place" in this passage refers to ______.

A．America

B．any area in the world

C．the American countryside

D．any American city

Task 1

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice.

The population of a given place can grow in three ways: by extension of its borders to include nearby land and people; by natural increase — an excess of births over deaths; and by migration— an excess of in-migrants over out-migrants. Between the Civil War and the early 1900s, many cities joined nearby suburbs, thereby increasing their populations. The most notable union occurred in 1898 when New York City, which had consisted only of Manhattan, united with four surrounding boroughs and grew overnight from 1.5 million to over 3 million people. Although annexation (合并) did increase urban populations somewhat, its major effect was to enlarge the physical size of cities. As death rates declined in the late nineteenth century, the populations of most cities increased naturally, and urban birthrates also fell steadily throughout the nineteenth century. As a result, in most cases natural increase did not account for very much of any given city's population growth during the period. Migration and immigration made by far the greatest contribution to urban population growth. In fact, migration to nearby cities matched the migration to the West that was occurring at the same time. Each year millions of people were on the move, many of them attracted by the cities' promise of opportunity. Urban newcomers arrived from two major sources: the American countryside and Europe. Asia, Canada, and Latin America also supplied immigrants, but in smaller numbers.

The phrase "a given place" in this passage refers to ______.

A．America

B．any area in the world

C．the American countryside

D．any American city

听力原文： Good morning and welcome to American studies 101. I would like to begin this semester by discussing the region of the United States known as the Northeast. This region includes twelve states and a small area called the District of Columbia that is the home of the national government.

The Northeast is a very important part of the United States, for although it covers only about six percent of the nation's geographical area, it contains approximately one-fourth of the country's population. New York, the most popular city in the United States, and several other large cities are located in this region.

Why are these twelve states so important？ In the first place, the Northeast was one of the first sections of the country to be settled by Europeans. Busy cities developed there when most of America was still a sparsely settled wilderness. Many crucial events in the nation's early history took place there. I'll be describing some of those events Wednesday in my second lecture.

Today the Northeast is a great manufacturing and trading region. Thousands of factories produce a wide variety of goods and provide other regions of the country with items they need. Many large manufacturing firms have their central headquarters here. Some of the country's largest banks, investment agencies, and publishing houses are found in the Northeast. Several of its cities are noted for their fine museums. Some of the country's best known colleges and universities are also located in this region.

Finally the Northeast is the principal location for much of the country's international trade. In the heart of this region New York city is the home of the United Nations.

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A．On the first day of class.

B．At the end of the first week of classes.

C．Halfway through the semester.

D．Just before the final examination.

第二节 短文理解1

阅读下面短文，从[A](Right)、[B](Wrong)、[C](Doesn't Say)三个判断中选择一个正确选项。

Vending machines (自动售货机) sell many different kinds of things. Some of them sell cold drinks like coke or orange juice, or hot drinks like coffee or tea. Others sell sweets, stamps, tickets, newspapers, and other small things. In some cities, vending machines are even used to sell a lot of hot meals.

These machines have been welcomed for two reasons. They save (节省) time and they are convenient (方便的). Things sold in vending machines need no shop assistant or cashier. In many places people can use the machines at any time of day or night, and they can find vending machines everywhere.

Although there are many different sizes and kinds of vending machines, they all work in nearly the same way. People put money into the machine and then open a door to receive what they buy. Some machines will also return change to the people, and a few will even give change to paper notes. But the idea is the same. People like to save time and are usually willing to pay a higher price for this convenience.

Many vending machines are used in China.

A．Right

B．Wrong

C．Doesn't Say

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.

听力原文： Many Americans are moving to big cities. At the same time, many Americans are leaving the cities and looking for the "good life" in the country. Although they think they know what they want, they don't always find it.

Unless you know something about small-town life, you may be in for some big surprise. There are not so many job opportunities there. People are not always happy about having newcomers move in. They like to keep things the way they are. And although there is usually a movie theater and a couple of restaurants, there isn't a lot to do at night.

But if you're looking for a more relaxed way of life, if you want to save money, and if you can make your own good times, small-town life may be for you. Before you decide whether or not to leave the city, spend a couple of weeks in a village. Look around and talk to people. Think what it would be like to live there fifty two weeks a year. And then, if you're sure, you can make the big move.

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A．Because life in the country is more interesting.

B．Because they are in search of the "good life."

C．Because there are more job opportunities.

D．Because people there are very kind to the new comers.

Task 1

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should make the correct choice.

The population of a given place can grow in three ways: by extension of its borders to include nearby land and people; by natural increase—an excess of births over deaths; and by migration—an excess of in-migrants over out-migrants. Between the Civil War and the early 1900s, many cities joined nearby suburbs, thereby increasing their populations. The most notable union occurred in 1898 when New York City, which had consisted only of Manhattan, united with four surrounding boroughs and grew overnight from 1.5 million to over 3 million people. Although annexation(合并) did increase urban populations somewhat, its major effect was to enlarge the physical size of cities. As death rates declined in the late nineteenth century, the populations of most cities increased naturally, and urban birthrates also fell steadily throughout the nineteenth century. As a result, in most cases natural increase did not account for very much of any given city's population growth during the period. Migration and immigration made by far the greatest contribution to urban population growth. In fact, migration to nearby cities matched the migration to the West that was occurring at the same time. Each year millions of people were on the move, many of them attracted by the cities' promise of opportunity. Urban newcomers arrived from two major sources: the American countryside and Europe. Asia, Canada, and Latin America also supplied immigrants, but in smaller numbers.

The phrase "a given place" in this passage refers to ______.

A．America

B．any area in the world

C．the American countryside

D．any American city

听力原文： Good morning, and welcome to American studies 101. I would like to begin this semester by discussing the region of the United States known as the Northeast. This region includes twelve states and a small area called the District of Columbia that is the home of the national government.

The Northeast is a very important part of the United States, for although it covers only about six percent of the nation's geographical area, it contains approximately one-fourth of the country's population. New York, the most popular city in the United States, and several other large cities are located in this region.

Why are these twelve states so important？ In the first place, the Northeast was one of the first sections of the country to be settled by Europeans. Busy cities developed there when most of America was still a sparsely settled wilderness. Many crucial events in the nation's early history took place there. I'll be describing some of those events Wednesday in my second lecture.

Today the Northeast is a great manufacturing and trading region. Thousands of factories produce a wide variety of goods and provide other regions of the country, with items they need. Many large manufacturing firms have their central headquarters here. Some of the country's largest banks, investment agencies, and publishing houses are found in the Northeast. Several of its cities are noted for their fine museums. Some of the country's best known colleges and universities are also located in this region.

Finally the Northeast is the principal location for much of the country's international trade. In the heart of this region New York city is the home of the United Nations.

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A．On the first day of class.

B．At the end of the first week of classes.

C．Halfway through the semester.

D．Just before the final examination.

7.The Renaissance The Renaissance，considered by modern scholars to have been the time between 1,300 and 1,600，was a period of European history when many new inventions and beliefs came into being. The Renaissance is traced back to rich Italian cities such as Florence，Milan，and Venice. In these cities businessmen started to spend their extra money on things like painting and education，and to consider new techniques of banking and systems of government. A new type of scholar，the humanist(人文主义者)arose. Humanism was concerned with humankind and culture. Latin and Greek，literature and philosophy，music and mathematics were among the subjects humanists studied. The Renaissance gave rise to new forms of painting and sculpture. During the Renaissance，artists were no longer regarded as mere artisans(工匠)．Many artists drew on mathematics in order to become more accurate in their measurements(度量)and to make sure an object was presented in realistic proportions. They also studied the way light hits objects and the ways our eyes perceive it. A new kind of paint，called oil paint，was invented. The Renaissance affected all of the society. Many people became interested in politics，and the world outside their towns. They became explorers，businessmen，etc. The effect on religion was especially strong. In the Middle Ages people were primarily concerned with serving the church and getting to heaven. But the increase in arts and education gave people things to look forward to in life，and made them lose interest in the church. The Renaissance produced many great minds. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest，although he was not regarded that way at the time. Among his many works of art were Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. He is also regarded as a great inventor，and is credited for coming up with the idea of the helicopter. 14.Which of the followings took place during the Renaissance？

A、People stopped going to church.

B、New forms of painting emerged.

C、Oil paint became very popular.

D、The humanists disappeared.

PART C

Directions: You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.

听力原文： Although February is a very cold month in many parts of the United States, many nice things happen during February. It is the month when Americans celebrate the birthdays of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Alva Edison. Washington, for whom the capital was named, was the first president of the United States. Lincoln, who was also a president, is especially remembered for ending slavery in 1862.

Thomas Edison is the most honored American inventor. He invented the electric light, the phonograph, and movies—three of the world's most popular items.

Valentine's Day also comes in February. It is the day when people give valentine cards or candy to their boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands or wives. Valentines often have the shape of a red heart and a nice way to say, "I love you."

The entire month of February has been named "Black History Month". Cities, schools and clubs often plan programs to honor the black men and women who have contributed so much to American culture. They have served on the president's cabinet, on the Supreme Court, and in the United States Congress. Los Angeles, Washington and Cleveland are some of the big cities that have elected black mayors. These black Americans have come far since the days of slavery.

What does the word "valentines" refer to in the passage？

A．Boyfriends.

B．Girlfriends.

C．People.

D．Cards.