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Language is a way to communicate with each other. We started to learn language when we were born. However, people are used to speaking their native language, so immigrants are having many problems between the first generation and the second generation because they don’t have the same native language. Also, the second generation is losing their identity. Especially in America, there are many immigrants that came from different countries to succeed in the States. Because they suffer in lots of areas such as getting a job and trying to speak English, they want their children to speak English, not only at school, but also at home in order to be more successful. Because of this situation, their children are losing their identity and, even more, they are ignoring their parents whose English is not very good.
I think most immigrants are trying to preserve their native language in their new country, but this doesn’t help very much in getting a good job. My aunt taught Korean to her children not to help hem succeed in the U.S. she did so, hopefully, to help them establish a Korean identity. Though the second generation was born in the new country, they often get confused about their identity because they look different from others, and also, if they visit their parents’ country, they will probably feel different from other people there too. My cousins told me that when they visited Korea a few years ago, they felt different from other Koreans. They could even feel it just strolling around the street because they wore different clothes and walked differently.
We must realize that language is important and valuable for many reasons. Immigrants should make an effort not to be ignored by their children understand their background by teaching them the parents’ language. This is very important, not only for the harmony of the family, but also in helping the second generation establish their identity.
小题1:According to the text, what is the problem of the first generation immigrants?

A．They have lost their identity.

B．Their children are losing their identity.

C．Their children speak different languages.

D．They cannot speak their native language.

小题2:My aunt taught her children Korean____.

A．so that they knew they were of Korean origin

B．so that they would be more successful in the U.S.

C．because she didn’t want them to speak English

D．because she wanted them to respect her

小题3:The writer’s cousins felt different in their parents’ country because they____.

A．had never been there before	B．behaved quite differently
C．couldn’t understand the language	D．had different facial appearance

小题4: According to the text, the native language is important and valuable to immigrants in that____.
A. it gives them self-confidence and better chance
B. t makes the second generation love motherland
C. it helps the second generation to understand their parents
D. it strengthens the family ties and reminds them of their identity (BCABD)

答案

小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:B
小题4:D

解析

小题1:根据文章的第一段最后一句 “ Because of this situation, their children are losing their identity…..” 可知。
小题2:细节理解题，根据文章的第二段 “she did so, hopefully, to help them establish a Korean identity. 可知。
小题3:根据文章的第二段 “ if they visit their parents’ country, they will probably feel different from other people there too.” 知。
小题4:主旨大意题。文章的最后一段的最后一句 “This is very important, not only for the harmony of the

family, but also in helping the second generation establish their identity. 可知

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You might think the largest library in the world would be in Europe. But it isn’t. It’s in Washington D.C. It’s called the Library of Congress.
President John Adams started the library in 1800 for members of Congress. He wanted them to be able to read books about law. The first 740 books were bought in England. They were simply set up in the room where Congress met. Then Thomas Jefferson sold Congress many of his own books. He felt Congress should have books on all subjects, not just on law. This idea changed the library forever.
The library grew and grew. Now it covers a large area of land. It contains20million books as well as many pictures, movies, globes and machines. Experts in every field work there. Hundreds of people call every day with all kinds of questions. Many of them get answers right over the phone.
The library is a huge storehouse. Thomas Edison’s first movie and Houdini’s magic books are preserved there. And it is the proud owner of the world’s best collection of humorous books.
小题1:The first step in starting the Library of Congress was .

A．buying Thomas Jefferson’s books

B．buying books from England

C．putting up the library building

D．asking experts in every field to work there

小题2:Thomas Jefferson’s opinion about the library was that .

A．it should buy books on law

B．it should be the largest in the world

C．it should have books on all subjects

D．it should answer all kinds of questions

小题3:Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Thomas Jefferson enriched the collection of the Library.
B. The Library of Congress is in Washington D.C.
C. The Library of Congress has books on all subjects from the very beginning.
D. You can ask the experts in the Library of Congress all kinds of questions by phone.
小题4:The best title for this passage is .

A．General Introduction to the library of congress

B．The building of the Library of Congress

C．The Library of Congress—the American’s Pride

D．The Library of Congress—the World’s Best Collection of Humorous Books

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New York’s streets were covered by people dressed in elephant costumes (服装) and others waving antiwar posters with pictures of US President George W. Bush on them last week. But this was no carnival (狂欢节) – it was the Republican Party’s National Convention (共和党全国大会), which attracted thousands of protestors (抗议者). It was the largest protest ever at a US political convention, with at least 120,000 people marching through Manhattan on August 29. They demanded that the US leave Iraq and a new president be chosen.
The Republicans say the opposition – Democrat Party (民主党) encouraged the people on to the streets. They believe it is a democratic move to help win presidential election, to be held on November 2. The election is described as “the decisive battle between donkey and elephant”. The two animals are the symbols of the two major political parties in the US. The elephant represents (象征) the Republicans, whose candidate (侯选人), President George W. Bush, is trying to defeat the donkey to win his second them. The donkey represents the democrats, whose candidate, John Kerry, is trying to kick the elephant out of the White House.
Republicans think the elephant is powerful and clever, but the Democrats argue it is stupid and conservative (守旧的). In return, the Republicans regard the donkey as stubborn (倔强的) and silly but the Democrats say it is humble, plain, smart and courageous.
The Republicans have been sending emails to Bush supporters and journalists with the heading, “An Elephant Never Forgets”, said party spokeswoman Heather Layman. Elephants are known for their long memories. The emails suggest that Bush will keep his promises, while Kerry will not stick to his words.
It is interesting that both symbols were created by a single person, Thomas Nast, a famous political cartoonist of the late 19th century. During the election in 1874, Nast drew a cartoon, in which a donkey in a lion’s skin frightened an elephant marked “Republican”.
小题1:What does “kick the elephant out of the White House” mean?

A．Drive the animal out of the White House.	B．Drive President Bush out of power.
C．Keep the elephant out of the White House.	D．Insist on Bush’s being elected.

小题2:In the eyes of the Republicans, the donkey is considered as .

A．clever

B．foolish

C．polite

D．brave

小题3: Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The same artist created the two symbols.

B．The emails suggest Kerry will not carry out his promises.

C．“An Elephant Never Forgets” means that an elephant has a good memory.

D．John Kerry is a Democrat.

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Vancouver(温哥华)
Natural Resources
As a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber（木材）producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry.
International trade
International trade is a key part for Vancouver"s economy. The city has Canada"s largest port and is one of North America"s major gateways for Pan-Pacific（泛太平洋）trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.
Banking and Financial
The headquarters for HSBC Canada （汇丰银行）is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada"s third largest commercial entity(实体), Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.
International relation
Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy(外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate（领事馆）or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city - including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the World Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
Tourism
Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver"s beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi- cultural character attract more and more tourists.
Film
Vancouver was the source of the sobriquet（绰号）"Hollywood North", for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood"s movies. Many U.S. television and films series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate.
小题1:Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage?

A．The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports

B．Vancouver is a film production centre and called “Hollywood North".

C．International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver.

D．Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry.

小题2: Which of the following organizations or events is not related to Vancouver?

A．Jim Pattison Group

B．WHO

C．Greenpeace

D．The 2010 Winter Olympics

小题3:If you are a graduate from Shanghai Finance and Economics University, what is it that will probably attract you to visit Vancouver?

A．Its international trade.

B．Its film industry

C．HSBC Canada

D．Its beautiful natural scenery

小题4:We can infer______ from the part: International relation.

A．Vancouver is a major centre for foreign relations.

B．Vancouver has hosted many major diplomatic conferences.

C．APEC and WTO are headquartered in Vancouver

D．Canada is a peace-loving country.

小题5:The passage is probably taken from________.

A．a magazine	B．a geography book
C．a newspaper	D．an entertainment book

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Beijing, January 25 ( Xinhuanet)—Air Canada announced that effective June 2, 2005 it will introduce non—stop service between Toronto and Beijing, further building its main Toronto hub with more non-stop flights to Asia and creating the first—ever direct link between eastern Canada and the Chinese mainland.
Air Canada will operate four non-stop flights per week from Toronto to the Chinese capital of Beijing, complementing its daily non-stop flights to Beijing and Shanghai from Vancouver, and twice daily Hong Kong flights including a new non—stop service from Toronto.
In addition, in response to increased demand on its Vancouver—Shanghai route, Air Canada will replace its 189-seat Boeing 767-300ER service with larger 282-seat A340-300 aircraft during the demand season beginning June 1,2005. With these new services, Air Canada is boosting seating capacity between Canada and China by 16 percent and providing freight forwarders with 45 percent more cargo tonnage( 货运 ) from one year ago.
“China is the fastest growing aviation(航空 )market in the world, and Air Canada’s global network is well positioned to meet the needs of international travelers and freight senders,” said Duncan Dee, senior vice president of Air Canada. “With the introduction of the first non-stop service to Beijing from our main Toronto hub, Air Canada is bringing the Americas that much closer to the Chinese mainland.”
小题1: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．There was no non-stop service between Canada and China mainland.

B．People in our country can fly to Canada from Beijing directly now.

C．More people will fly to Canada from China directly.

D．Air Canada is increasing the capacity of goods transportation for the first time.

小题2: We can fly to Canada directly from ____cities in our countries.

A．2

B．3

C．4

D．5

小题3:According to this passage, Air Canada will take measures except that____.

A．it will introduce non-stop service between Toronto and Beijing.

B．It will replace its 189—seat Boeing 767-300ER service with 282-seat A340-300 aircraft forever.

C．It will increase the capacity of cargo tonnage.

D．It will increase the number of flights.

小题4: What’s the main idea of this passage?

A．Air Canada will open non-stop flight between China and Canada.

B．Air Canada will open non-stop flight between Beijing and Toronto.

C．China is becoming the largest aviation market in the world.

D．The distance between Canada and China will become short.

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A famous American John Muir said in 1898: “The Grand Canyon… as unearthly (神秘的) in the color and grandeur (壮观) of its architecture as if you had found it after death on some other star.” Like Muir, those of us who stand along the rim are prompted to wonder about the unearthliness and the forces that created and are still changing this place.
After more than 100 years of studies, many things are still mysterious. Today visitors come by the thousands -- the great and simple of the earth -- all in a spirit of wonder. Travelers come from every state of the Union, from every country in Europe and Asia.
From the depths of the canyon comes welling silence. Seldom can you hear the roar of the river, for all sounds are swallowed in this gulf of space. “It makes one want to murmur.” A woman once whispered to her companion. This silence is not the silence of death; rather, it is a presence. It is like a great piece of music. But music made of man works up to a climax (高潮) and stops.
Now, visitors to the South Rim alone may number 18,000 in a single day. Some of that number will travel by mule train down Bright Angel Trail to the canyon"s floor, cross the raging river by a suspension bridge (吊桥) and walk to the North Rim. Though the two rims face each other across only 12 miles, it is a journey of 214 miles by car from one to the other. Nor can you visit the North Rim except in summer; some 1,200 feet higher than the South Rim, it is snow covered much of the year except in July and August.
But there is no day that you may not visit the South Rim and find the sun warm on your face and the air perfumed with the incense (香气) of smoke from an Indian hearth (香炉). No wonder an American writer and journalist said, “I came here an atheist (无神论者), and departed a devout （虔诚的）believer.”
小题1:What is it that attracts so many travelers to the Canyon?

A．The unearthliness and the grandeur of its architecture.

B．The presence of American super stars.

C．The saying made by American writers and journalists.

D．The roaring of the river in the Canyon.

小题2:What does the underlined word “simple” refer to?

A．peaceful stream

B．land surface

C．common people

D．tamed animals

小题3:If you want to visit the North Rim from the South Rim, which of the following won’t be the way of traveling for you?

A．By train.

B．By animal.

C．By car.

D．On foot.

小题4: The last sentence “I came here an atheist, and departed a devout believer.” implies that ______.

A．natural wonders such as the Canyon have some effect on human activities

B．all visitors to the Grand Canyon are God believers

C．atheist can’t see the magnificence of the Grand Canyon

D．the Grand Canyon is an unearthly sight that only God could create

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