If you are planning to study in the United States, you need to consider several factors. Everyone has different opinions about where is the best place to live in. Also, the best places to live are not always home to the best schools. Finally, many schools specialize in different areas of study. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for example, is a great school for computer science and technology-related fields of study. However, if you want to study oceanography（海洋学）, your interests may be better served by attending school in a place that is on a coastline or near the ocean.

Now I am sure that you know which schools are considered the best in the country. So I will tell you about which states I believe are the best to live in.

California is a nice state. Northern California specifically has very good weather. Los Angeles in Southern California is another story though. Life in Los Angeles is full of excitement and fast, and sometimes dangerous. As for me, I enjoy the time I spent in Massachusetts, Virginia and Maryland and these states have a lot of history and culture. The weather is not as perfect as California, but it is still quite nice. My favorite area of America is the Mid-west. Middle America, I think, is home to the true American sense of values. In addition, there are many good universities there.

Also, you need to think about your likes and dislikes and then research the various states. You like sunshine and hate snow? Then you probably won't like the Midwest or even the Northeast. Open space, nature and peace and quiet? Then you probably should stay away from America's large cities. Are you interested in government? Then Washington D.C. is the only place for you. Whatever you decide, put some thought into it. The place you live could be the difference between a great study-abroad experience and a state of great suffering on earth.

1.From the first paragraph we can conclude （得出结论）that in the USA _______.

2.What should be considered first if you want to study in the USA?

3.From the third paragraph we can find that _______.

4.If you study in Middle America, you can probably _______.

5. From the last paragraph of this passage we can get to know that _______.

If you are planning to study in the United States, you need to consider several factors. Everyone has different opinions about where is the best place to live in. Also, the best places to live are not always home to the best schools. Finally, many schools specialize in different areas of study. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for example, is a great school for computer science and technology-related fields of study. However, if you want to study oceanography（海洋学）, your interests may be better served by attending school in a place that is on a coastline or near the ocean.
Now I am sure that you know which schools are considered the best in the country. So I will tell you about which states I believe are the best to live in.
California is a nice state. Northern California specifically has very good weather. Los Angeles in Southern California is another story though. Life in Los Angeles is full of excitement and fast, and sometimes dangerous. As for me, I enjoy the time I spent in Massachusetts, Virginia and Maryland and these states have a lot of history and culture. The weather is not as perfect as California, but it is still quite nice. My favorite area of America is the Mid-west. Middle America, I think, is home to the true American sense of values. In addition, there are many good universities there.
Also, you need to think about your likes and dislikes and then research the various states. You like sunshine and hate snow? Then you probably won’t like the Midwest or even the Northeast. Open space, nature and peace and quiet? Then you probably should stay away from America’s large cities. Are you interested in government? Then Washington D.C. is the only place for you. Whatever you decide, put some thought into it. The place you live could be the difference between a great study-abroad experience and a state of great suffering on earth.

1. 1.

   From the first paragraph we can conclude （得出结论）that in the USA _______.

   1. A.
      all colleges and universities lie in big cities
   2. B.
      all colleges and universities lie in beautiful places
   3. C.
      famous colleges and universities lie in nice places
   4. D.
      famous colleges and universities may not lie in nice places
2. 2.

   What should be considered first if you want to study in the USA?

   1. A.
      The climate.
   2. B.
      The scenery.
   3. C.
      The study condition.
   4. D.
      The living condition.
3. 3.

   From the third paragraph we can find that _______.

   1. A.
      California is the best place to live in
   2. B.
      California is the worst place to live in
   3. C.
      California is a state with different climates
   4. D.
      California is a small state in the USA
4. 4.

   If you study in Middle America, you can probably _______.

   1. A.
      find the best universities
   2. B.
      feel the real character of the nation
   3. C.
      meet the most famous professors there
   4. D.
      face more difficulties
5. 5.

   From the last paragraph of this passage we can get to know that _______.

   1. A.
      Washington is the largest city in the USA
   2. B.
      Washington is the political centre of the USA
   3. C.
      you can’t find sunshine in the Midwest
   4. D.
      you can’t find any universities out of big cities in the USA

第五部分：信息匹配（5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）

以下是旅游胜地的住所信息：

A. Winson’s House ：This holiday house, situated at the foot of a beautiful mountain, is a ground floor apartment. It offers different kinds of modern sports appliances, which is very ideal for couples of sports lovers. Besides, the Wallin Golf club is within 10 minutes’ walk.

B. Peniche Holl Inn ：Peniche Holl will be the right place for you if you are looking for a historic place of interest. At the water’s edge on the south side of town stands a 15th century Castle. It now contains a museum of local archaeology and crafts. You can also visit several other churches and museums.

C. Ted’s Cottage：Set in a quiet and private village. You can enjoy attractive views from your bedrooms and the kitchen. Two outside decks and a double garage with remote control doors. Only 4 km from the downtown. If you want to cook, you can drive to the Friday evening supermarket to choose a variety of food.

D. Ivar House：We invite you to take a vacation on the island of Hvar, near Milna Bay. Our house has a swimming pool and a garden full of greenery. Vacation can be organized in groups or singly. Smaller places such as Jelse and Boska are quiet and beautiful places with stone paths and romantic town squares. You can also take some adventures on the island.

E. Tilda’s House：It is a large and attractive house with a swimming pool and a garage. The house is decorated in Italian style with an eating area, a fireplace and a sitting area, which overlooks the Alcantara Valley and several villages.

F. Casare’s Holliday Inn：Casare’s Holliday Inn is set in a large but quiet village, with tropical gardens. It’s suitable for families and the elderly. You can take a walk in the gardens. Besides, the villagers are very friendly and generous.

以下是游客信息，请匹配游客与适合他们的住所：

66. The Smiths have just retired. They want to spend their holiday in a quiet place with beautiful scenery and friendly people around.

67. Some college students are longing for a summer vacation. But they can’t reach an agreement where to go. Some want to swim, some want an adventurous holiday while others want to take some quiet walks.

68. Mr Benth is a professor in a university. He is interested in ancient architecture and crafts. Though he has been to many places, he still wants to visit some place of interest this year.

69. David and his wife want to have an active holiday. They are both sports fans and lovers of outdoor activities. David enjoys horse-racing and hiking while his wife enjoys playing golf.

70. Tom is eager to stay away from the busy city life for a few days. He and his wife have decided to spend a holiday where they can do some cooking and also breathe fresh air. They will drive there so that they can go around at any time.

第五部分：信息匹配（5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）

以下是旅游胜地的住所信息：

A. Winson’s House ：This holiday house, situated at the foot of a beautiful mountain, is a ground floor apartment. It offers different kinds of modern sports appliances, which is very ideal for couples of sports lovers. Besides, the Wallin Golf club is within 10 minutes’ walk.

B. Peniche Holl Inn ：Peniche Holl will be the right place for you if you are looking for a historic place of interest. At the water’s edge on the south side of town stands a 15th century Castle. It now contains a museum of local archaeology and crafts. You can also visit several other churches and museums.

C. Ted’s Cottage：Set in a quiet and private village. You can enjoy attractive views from your bedrooms and the kitchen. Two outside decks and a double garage with remote control doors. Only 4 km from the downtown. If you want to cook, you can drive to the Friday evening supermarket to choose a variety of food.

D. Ivar House：We invite you to take a vacation on the island of Hvar, near Milna Bay. Our house has a swimming pool and a garden full of greenery. Vacation can be organized in groups or singly. Smaller places such as Jelse and Boska are quiet and beautiful places with stone paths and romantic town squares. You can also take some adventures on the island.

E. Tilda’s House：It is a large and attractive house with a swimming pool and a garage. The house is decorated in Italian style with an eating area, a fireplace and a sitting area, which overlooks the Alcantara Valley and several villages.

F. Casare’s Holliday Inn：Casare’s Holliday Inn is set in a large but quiet village, with tropical gardens. It’s suitable for families and the elderly. You can take a walk in the gardens. Besides, the villagers are very friendly and generous.

以下是游客信息，请匹配游客与适合他们的住所：

66. The Smiths have just retired. They want to spend their holiday in a quiet place with beautiful scenery and friendly people around.

67. Some college students are longing for a summer vacation. But they can’t reach an agreement where to go. Some want to swim, some want an adventurous holiday while others want to take some quiet walks.

68. Mr Benth is a professor in a university. He is interested in ancient architecture and crafts. Though he has been to many places, he still wants to visit some place of interest this year.

69. David and his wife want to have an active holiday. They are both sports fans and lovers of outdoor activities. David enjoys horse-racing and hiking while his wife enjoys playing golf.

70. Tom is eager to stay away from the busy city life for a few days. He and his wife have decided to spend a holiday where they can do some cooking and also breathe fresh air. They will drive there so that they can go around at any time.