Which city in France was the west end of the ancient Silk Road（）

—Which city is the capital of France？—______.

A．Moscow

B．Tokyo

C．London

D．Paris

A.Paris

B.Marseille

C.Lyon

D.Nice

A、The UK

B、The Netherlands

C、France

D、Germany

A.Moscow

B.Tokyo

C.London

D.Paris

small island in New York Harbor, the crowned lady, holding aloft(在高处)in her right hand the torch of freedom and in her left hand a tablet which is inscribed(雕刻)"July 4th, 1776", is a symbol of American democracy. She is colossal. She is 151 foot high and the pedestal(基座)on which she stands is almost as much. An elevator takes visitors to the top of the pedestal, around which a balcony runs. A spiral(螺旋形)staircase goes up to the crown, and another to the torch. The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the USA from France in 1886, as a mark of friendship and also in memory of the aid France gave the Americans during the American Revolution. For millions of immigrants, the Statue was their first sight of the promised Land, and for a few it was also the last, as they sailed back home again. About a mile from Liberty Island, there is another small island, called Ellis Island, which was looked up on with dread by the immigrants. For it was here that they had to wait their turn to be examined by doctors and officials. Most of the immigrants could not speak a word of English. But only two out of 100 immigrants were refused admission to New York City. Often the person refused turned out to be a grandmother or a weary, frightened girl mistakenly labeled "feebleminded. " Sometimes husbands and wives were parted because one of them happened to have a bad cough and was suspected of having tuberculosis(肺结核). New York City was a bitter disillusionment to some immigrants. Far from being a city paved with gold, it was a city teeming(充满)with overcrowded, unhealthy and unsafe ghettos. The immigrants looked for earlier immigrants of their own national or religion. So Italian, Polish, Irish, Jewish neighborhoods grew up. Because they could not speak English, the newcomers found it difficult to get work at once, and their living quarters were often slums. However, they found in the USA opportunities of bettering themselves. Today immigrants no longer have to endure the indignities(侮辱)of Ellis Island. The grim buildings were closed down in 1924. In 1976, Ellis Island became an historic monument.

Which of the following is the best title for this passage？ ______

A．Gateway to the USA.

B．Statue of Liberty.

C．Ellis Island.

D．Immigrants of the USA.

them as compared with 180 in Japan, 164 in Argentina and 111 in Britain. The quality of some American papers is extremely high and their views are quoted all over the world. Distinguished dailies like the Washington Post or the New York Times have a powerful influence all over the country. However the Post and the Times are not national newspapers in the sense that The Time is in Britain or LeMonde is in France, since each American city has its own daily newspaper. The best of these present detailed accounts of national and international news, but many tend to limit themselves to state or city news.

Like the press in most other countries, American newspapers range from the sensational, which feature crime, sex and rumor, to the serious, which focus on factual news and the analysis of world evens. (80) But with few exceptions American newspapers try to entertain as well as give information, for they have to compete with television. Just as American newspapers give way to all tastes, so do they also appeal to readers of all political persuasions. A few newspapers support extremist (过激分子) groups on the far right and on the far left, but most daily newspapers attempt to attract middle-of-the-road Americans who are essentially moderate. Many of these papers print columns by well-known journalists of different political and social views, in order to present a balanced picture.

As in other democratic countries American newspapers can be either responsible or irresponsible, but it is generally accepted that the American press serves its country well and that it has more than once bravely uncovered political scandals (丑闻) or crimes, such as the Watergate Affair. The newspapers also drew the attention of the public to the fears of the Vietnam War.

There are fewer national newspapers in ______ .

A．Britain than in the USA

B．France than in Britain

C．the USA than in Britain or France

D．France than in the USA or Britain

Paris

1. Paris, the capital and the largest city of the country, is in north central France. The Paris metropolitan area contains nearly 20 of the nation's population and is the economic, cultural, and political center of France. The French governments have historically favored the city as the site for all decision making, thus powerfully attracting nearly all of the nation's activities.

2．Paris has grown steadily since it was chosen as the national Capital in the late 10th century. With the introduction of the Industrial Revolution, a great number of people moved to the city from the "country during the 19th century.The migration was especially stimulated by the construction of railroads, which provided easy access to the capital. After World War II more and more immigrants arrived.

3. The city is the centralized control point of most national radio and television broad- casting. It is a place of publication of the most prestigious newspapers and magazines and an international book-publishing .center. With more than 100 museums, Paris has truly been one of the greatest concentrations of art treasures in the worlD．The Louvre, opened as a museum in 1793, is one of the largest museums in the world.

4. In the late 1980s about 4. 1 million pupils annually attended about 47,000 elementary schools. In addition, about 5. 4 million students attended some 11, 200 secondary schools. Approximately 1. 2 million students were enrolled annually at universities and colleges in France in the late 1980s. French centers of learning have served as academic models throughout the world.

5. Paris is the leading industrial center of France, with about one quarter of the nation's manufacturing concentrated in the metropolitan area, lndustries of consumer goods have at ways been drawn to Paris by the enormous market of the big population, and modern, high-technology industries also have become numerous since World War II. Chief manufactures are machinery, automobiles, chemicals and" electrical equipment

第 23 题 Paragraph 2_________

A．History of the city

B．Industries of the city

C．Population growth

D．Education

E．cultural center

F．Immigration

Paris, which is the capital of the European nation of France, is one of the most beautiful and 21 cities in the world.

Paris is called the City of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women 22 the world. Paris is also a famous world center of education. For instance, it is the headquarters of UNESCO (联合国教科文组织)

The Seine River(塞纳河) 23 the city into two parts. Thirty two bridges 24 this scenic river. The oldest and perhaps most well known is the Pont Neuf, 25 was built in the sixteen century. The Sorbonne (索邦大学), a famous university, 26 on the Left Bank of the river.

There are many other famous places in Paris, 27 the famous museum the Louver (卢浮宫) as well as the cathedral of Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院. However, the most famous landmark in this city must be the Eiffel Tower(埃菲尔铁塔).

Paris is named 28 a group of people called the Parisii. They 29 a small village on an island in the middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island, called the lie de la Cite, is 30 Notre Dame is Located. Today around eight million people live in the Paris area.

21. A. famousest B. most famous C. famouser D. more famous

22 . A. all over B. over all C. whole over D. over whole

23. A. divides B. breaks C. arranges D. classifies

24. A. pass B. cover C. cross D. lie

25. A. it B. that C. where D. which

26. A. is locating B. locates C. is located D. located

27. A. as such B. such as C. such like D. like such

28. A. behind B. about C. after D. concerning

29. A. have built B. built C. had built D. build

30. A. in which B. which C. where D. that

ul and 21 cities in the world.

Paris is called the City of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women 22 the world. Paris is also a famous world center of education. For instance, it is the headquarters of UNESCO (联合国教科文组织)

The Seine River(塞纳河) 23 the city into two parts. Thirty two bridges 24 this scenic river. The oldest and perhaps most well known is the Pont Neuf, 25 was built in the sixteen century. The Sorbonne (索邦大学), a famous university, 26 on the Left Bank of the river.

There are many other famous places in Paris, 27 the famous museum the Louver (卢浮宫) as well as the cathedral of Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院. However, the most famous landmark in this city must be the Eiffel Tower(埃菲尔铁塔).

Paris is named 28 a group of people called the Parisii. They 29 a small village on an island in the middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island, called the lie de la Cite, is 30 Notre Dame is Located. Today around eight million people live in the Paris area.

21. A. famousest B. most famous C. famouser D. more famous

22 . A. all over B. over all C. whole over D. over whole

23. A. divides B. breaks C. arranges D. classifies

24. A. pass B. cover C. cross D. lie

25. A. it B. that C. where D. which

26. A. is locating B. locates C. is located D. located

27. A. as such B. such as C. such like D. like such

28. A. behind B. about C. after D. concerning

29. A. have built B. built C. had built D. build

30. A. in which B. which C. where D. that

A.a city in France

B.a Spanish city

C.a town near Paris

D.a small country in Europe