5.American cities are similar to other cities around the world:In every country,cities reflect the values of the culture,American cities are changing,just American society is changing.
After World War II,the population of most large American cities decreased; however,the population in many Sun Belt cities increased.Los Angeles and Houston are cites where population moves to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society.In the late 1940s and early 1950s,city residents became wealthier.They had more children so they needed more space.They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes.They bought houses in the suburbs.
Now things are changing.The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults.Many unlike their parents want to live in the cities.They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest.Many young professionals are moving into the city.They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there,or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers.
This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits.Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent.In the 1950s,many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.
Only a few years ago,people thought that the older American cities were dying.Some city residents now see a bright new future.Others see only problems and conflicts.One thing is sure:many dying cities are alive again.
34.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II?B
A.Because cities contained the worst parts of society.
B.Because they were richer and needed more space.
C.Because older American cities were dying.
D.Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.
35.What does the author think of cities all over the world?A
A.They are similar. B.They are different.
C.They are alive. D.They are hopeless.
36.The underlined word‘shift'(Para.4)probably means‘C'.
A.explosion B.growth C.change D.reduction
37.According to the 4th paragraph,a great many poor people in American citiesA.
A.are faced with housing problems B.are forced to move to the suburbs
C.want to sell their buildings D.need more money for daily expenses
38.We can conclude from the text thatC.
A.American cities are changing for the worse
B.many people are now moving from American cities
C.people have different views on American cities
D.the population is decreasing in older American cities.
分析 本文作者介绍了美国城市发展变化过程中的一些现象,就像任何国家一样,城市就是文化价值的一种反映.短文重点介绍了二战以后,美国城市变化的一些现象,特点.短文最后指出到现在人们对美国城市的认识还没有一个统一的观点.
解答 34.B.细节判断题,根据文章第二段:In the late 1940s and early 1950s,city residents became wealthier.They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes.They bought houses in the suburbs.可知二战后美国城市居民想住在郊区因为他们更富有,需要更多的空间,故选B.
35.A.细节理解题:从文章第一段首句:American cities are similar to other cities around the world:看出世界上的城市都是相似的.故选A.
36.C.词义猜测题.根据第四段:This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits这种人口转变带来利益的同时带来了许多问题;可知意为变化;故选C.
37.A.细节理解题,第四段讲述了城市贫困人口的情况,因为房东要出售房子,他们无房可住,许多人没有足够的钱搬到郊区,而面临困境.故选A.
38.C.推理判断题:从最后一段的:Some city residents now see a bright,new future.可知人们对美国城市的有不同的看法;故选C.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.