Xi’an and Beijing have many monuments and statues of important persons in the long history of China. All the Chinese children know about the Forbidden City where the emperors lived, Tian’anmen Square, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven. Americans have their monuments and statues, too. The most important ones are in Washington, D. C.. The tallest one is the Washington Monument, a very tall building that looks like a spear shooting into the sky. George Washington is called the father of America. He was the general who defeated the British army. He was the first president of the United States in 1789. The largest building is the Lincoln Memorial, where a statue of Abraham Lincoln is sitting in a chair, looking toward the Washington Monument. Lincoln was the president during the American Civil War. He set all black slaves free in 1863. Perhaps the most beautiful monument is the Jefferson Memorial. The building is the place where the congress meets to make laws. The White House is where the presidents live. The Library of Congress is one of the largest libraries in the world. The Smithsonian is the most famous museum in the American history. If you go to Washington, D. C., these are monument, statues and buildings you are suggested to see to better understand American history and culture.

(1) Who was the first president of the United States?

A. Smithsonian    B. Jefferson

C. Washington　　 D. Lincoln

(2) Who set all black slaves free in American history?

A. Smithsonian    B. Jefferson

C. Washington　　 D. Lincoln

(3) Which is the most beautiful monument in Washington, D. C.?

A. Jefferson Memorial    B. Washington Monument

C. Lincoln memorial　　 D. The monument to the Unknown Heroes.

(4) What is the Capitol Building?

A. It is where the White House is.

B. It is where the most important monuments are.

C. It is the place where the congress meets.

D. It is where the Library of Congress is.

(5) The White House is ______.

A. the place where the American presidents live.

B. the place where congress meets to make laws.

C. the capital of America.

D. the father of America.