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【题目】Washington D.C.is the capital of the United States. It's the center of the national government. It's a busy，working city with a large population. But what is more，Washington is also a city of history and culture.

Washington was created in 1790，when Congress(国会)decided to place the nation's new capital in the east of the country. It was built halfway between the northern and the southern states of the America. And of course it was named after George Washington，the first President of the United States.

There are many tourist sights in Washington. One of them is the White House. This is the home and office of the President of the United States. Most visitors are，however，surprised by how small the White House actually is.

Washington is also a great culture city. The Library of Congress contains(包括)one of the largest library collections in the world. The Smithsonian Museum holds the nation's largest collection of cultural materials. And John F．Kennedy Center is a famous center of art and culture. It has many great musical and theatre performances throughout the year.

【1】The writer mainly talks about________.

A．Washington

B．the history of Washington

C．buildings and sights in Washington

D．the history and culture of Washington

【2】From the passage we know that Washington is situated(位于)in________.

A．the east of the USA

B．the center of the USA

C．the east，on the middle point from north to south of the country

D．the east and halfway away from the north

【3】The writer introduces Washington in the order(顺序)of ________.

A．general introduction，sights and history

B．general introduction，history，sights and culture

C．population，history and culture

D．history and culture

【4】It can be learned from the passage that________.

A．Washington is the largest city in the USA

B．Washington is also the center of economic in the USA

C．Washington is a young city

D．it is situated in the west of the USA

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】B

【4】C

【解析】

试题分析: 本文介绍了美国首都华盛顿的历史、风景、文化及一些基本现状。

【1】D考查主旨大意。本文介绍了美国首都华盛顿的历史、风景、文化，故选D项。

【2】C 考查细节理解题。根据第二段提到Washington was created in 1790，when Congress(国会)decided to place the nation's new capital in the east of the country. It was built halfway between the northern and the southern states of the America. 可知华盛顿位于美国东部，南方和北方中间的位置，故选C。

【3】B考查推理判断题。第一段为概括段，后三段分别从三个方面进行了介绍，故选B项。

【4】C 考查推理判断题。根据第二段提到华盛顿位于美国东部，最后一段提到Washington is also a great culture city.文化中心，没有提到是美国最大的城市，故C项正确。