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    Who are these people rushing by you on the street? More than 250 million people now call Amer??ica" home" , but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world. If you, look at the names on shop windows, you will see that Americans come from many different lands. The idea that these people, who once were strangers to the United States，have lost the customs and cultures of their original countries and have become "Americans"is really not true. In fact, what exists in Ameri??ca is - more often a kind of “ side - by - side" living in which groups of people from other countries often have kept many of their own customs and habits. They join the general American society only in certain areas of their lives such as in schools，business，and sports一but they keep many of their own native customs and manners socially and at home. This “ side - by - side" living has both advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes it may cause disagreements to develop between groups whose ways of life are very different from one another. However, there are also great advantages that come from the variety of cultures brought by settlers from other lands. There is great freedom of choice among ideas ’ dress, food, and social customs in America. Everyone can find some part of his or her own familiar world in the United States, in churches, music, food, national groups, or newspaper.

    More than 250 million people call America ”home" because       .

    they have their houses there

    they settle there now

    they want to make their home there

    they like that land very much

    Side - by - side living style means     .

    A . to make friends with native people

    B . to keep their own customs while sharing American ones in certain areas

    C . that the groups of people live nearby

    D . that they get closer to American society

    According to the passage, people in the USA    .

    A share American customs and cultures

    B live in a kind of side - by - side society

    C keep their own customs and habits firmly

    D make no choice to accept American customs

    Which of the following statements is TRUE?

    A They always stick to their own customs and habits.

    B Side - by - side living style is not suitable.

    C They face the society they are not familiar with.

    D The advantages coming from the variety of cultures make life in America colorful.

    Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

    A  Advantages and Disadvantages

    B  Different Customs and Habits

    C  Home for the People

    D  Side - by - Side Living Style in America

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    　　People in Mutsuhito, Japan, lived through one hundreds, and sometimes thousands, a day．But they couldn’t get used to it．

    　　What was it? It was a string of earthquakes that made the small town shake all the time．This went on for more than a year．Sometimes the quakes were very small．Only certain instruments could pick them up．At other times, the quakes damaged houses and land．The people were always afraid．They wished they knew how to stop the ground from shaking．

    　　People all over the world would like to know when an earthquake is coming．But an earthquake is almost always a surprise．Under the surface of the Earth, huge blocks of rock drift apart or slide against each other．The ground above splits apart or rumbles and shakes．

    　　Some scientists hope to predict quakes by keeping a close watch on animals．It seems that some animals can sense an earthquake coming．In 1969, animals in a Chinese zoo began to act funny one day．Swans flew out of their pond．A panda sat down, covered its eyes with its paws, and groaned．The animals seemed to know that something was about to happen．And it did．An earthquake struck．What was it that the animals sensed? Scientists are trying to find out．

    　　Keeping close track of the Earth’s magnetic force in earthquake areas may also help．A few years ago, in Hollister, CA, scientists kept a record of the area’s magnetic pull．For one week, the force grew stronger．Then it weakened suddenly．A day later, an earthquake struck．

    　　It may become possible to know when and where an earthquake will happen．But it will be much harder to stop one from happening．

    　　Many scientists think that the Earth’s covering is not smooth．They say the earth’s “skin” is made up of huge puzzle pieces called plates．Land and ocean floors make up these huge plates．Under the Earth’s crust(外壳), or plates, is hot rock．The plates float on top of this rock．Sometimes the rock forces its way through the crust．What happens then? A volcano is born! More often, the rock moves and forces the plates to pull away from each other, causing earthquakes to happen．(Volcanoes and earthquakes often go together．)

    　　Sometimes, the plates end up on top of each other．When this happens, the land above may look strange．Seen from the air, there seems to be a long scar in the Earth．This is called a fault(断层)．The areas along faults have more earthquakes than other parts of the Earth．

    　　For now, we’ll just have to shake along with the Earth．It goes through millions of small earthquakes every year．With luck, you won’t feel a thing!

    (1)

    In order to predict earthquakes, scientists can _______．

    Which is wrong according to this passage?

    [　　]

    A．

    keep a close watch on animals

    B．

    keep close track of the Earth’s magnetic force in earthquake areas

    C．

    keep inventing instruments to pick up every earthquake

    D．

    keep a record of earthquake area’s magnetic pull of force

    (2)

    When the rock forces its way through the Earth’s crust, _______．

    [　　]

    A．

    a volcano is born

    B．

    an earthquake happens

    C．

    a fault forms

    D．

    the Earth’s covering becomes smooth

    (3)

    How does a fault form?

    [　　]

    A．

    When California rests on two separate plates．

    B．

    When the plates end up on top of each other．

    C．

    Before an earthquake happens．

    D．

    After volcano comes．

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    Attractions in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Historical Museum

    30 N.Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square

    Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture(文化)on four floors of exhibits.Open for public programs.Admission is free.

    Open Tuesday through Saturday,9∶00 am—4∶00 pm.

    (608)264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum

    Swiss Historical Village

    612 Seventh Ave.,New Glarus

    The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in Ameri-

    ca’s heartland.14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nine-teenth-century Midwest.

    Tue.—Fri.,May 1st—October 31st,10∶00 am—4∶00 pm.Admission is $20.

    (608)527-2317 www.swisshistoricalvillage.com

    Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café

    6858 Paoli Rd.,Paoli,WI

    One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts(手工艺品) in Wisconsin.Over 5 000 sq.ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery.While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River.Just minutes from Madison!

    Gallery open Tue.—Sun.,10∶00 am—5∶00 pm.

    Café open Wed.—Sat.,11∶00 am—3∶00 pm.

    Sun.brunch with wine,10∶00 am—3∶00 pm.

    (608)845-6600 www.artisangal.com

    Christopher Columbus Museum

    239 Whitney St.,Columbus

    World-class exhibit—2 000 quality souvenirs(纪念品) marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition.Tour buses are always welcome.

    Open daily,8∶15 am—4∶00 pm.

    (920)623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com

    57.Which of the following is on Capitol Square?

    A.Wisconsin Historical Museum.               B.Swiss Historical Village.

    C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.           D.Christopher Columbus Museum.

    58.Where can you go for a visit on Monday?

    A.Wisconsin Historical Museum.

    B.Swiss Historical Village.

    C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.

    D.Christopher Columbus Museum.

    59.Where can visitors have lunch?

    A.At Wisconsin Historical Museum.

    B.At Swiss Historical Village.

    C.At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.

    D.At Christopher Columbus Museum.

    60.We learn from the text that         .

    A.Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year

    B.Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river

    C.tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum

    D.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café are open daily for 4 hours

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         People in Mutsuhito, Japan, lived through one hundreds, and sometimes thousands, a day. But they
    couldn't get used to it.
         What was it? It was a string of earthquakes that made the small town shake all the time.This went on
    for more than a year. Sometimes the quakes were very small. Only certain instruments could pick them
    up.At other times, the quakes damaged houses and land. The people were always afraid. They wished
    they knew how to stop the ground from shaking.
         People all over the world would like to know when an earthquake is coming. But an earthquake is
    almost always a surprise. Under the surface of the Earth, huge blocks of rock drift apart or slide against
    each other.The ground above splits apart or rumbles and shakes.
         Some scientists hope to predict quakes by keeping a close watch on animals. It seems that some
    animals can sense an earthquake coming. In 1969, animals in a Chinese zoo began to act funny one day.
    Swans flew out of their pond. A panda sat down, covered its eyes with its paws, and groaned. The
    animals seemed to know that something was about to happen. And it did. An earthquake struck. What
    was it that the animals sensed? Scientists are trying to find out.
         Keeping close track of the Earth's magnetic force in earthquake areas may also help. A few years ago,
    in Hollister, CA, scientists kept a record of the area's magnetic pull. For one week, the force grew
    stronger. Then it weakened suddenly. A day later, an earthquake struck.
         It may become possible to know when and where an earthquake will happen. But it will be much
    harder to stop one from happening.
         Many scientists think that the Earth's covering is not smooth. They say the earth's "skin" is made up of
    huge puzzle pieces called plates. Land and ocean floors make up these huge plates. Under the Earth's
    crust (外壳), or plates, is hot rock. The plates float on top of this rock. Sometimes the rock forces its
    way through the crust. What happens then? A volcano is born! More often, the rock moves and forces
    the plates to pull away from each other, causing earthquakes to happen.(Volcanoes and earthquakes
    often go together.)
         Sometimes, the plates end up on top of each other. When this happens, the land above may look
    strange. Seen from the air, there seems to be a long scar in the Earth. This is called a fault (断层).The
    areas along faults have more earthquakes than other parts of the Earth.
         For now, we'll just have to shake along with the Earth. It goes through millions of small earthquakes every year. With luck, you won't feel a thing!
    1. In order to predict earthquakes, scientists can ______.Which is wrong according to this passage?
    A. keep a close watch on animals
    B. keep close track of the Earth's magnetic force in earthquake areas
    C. keep inventing instruments to pick up every earthquake
    D. keep a record of earthquake area's magnetic pull of force
    2. When the rock forces its way through the Earth's crust, ______.
    A. a volcano is born
    B. an earthquake happens
    C. a fault forms
    D. the Earth's covering becomes smooth
    3. How does a fault form?
    A. When California rests on two separate plates.
    B. When the plates end up on top of each other.
    C. Before an earthquake happens.
    D. After volcano comes.

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    A car that runs on coffee is unveiled（shown to the public for the first time）today but at between 25 and 50 times the cost of running a car on petrol, the invention won’t please any motor industry accountants．
    Nicknamed the Car-puccino, it has been created using a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco bought for £400 and it was chosen because it looked like the time-traveling DeLorean in the movie Back To The Future．The car will be driven the 210 miles between Manchester and London powered only by roasted coffee granules （颗粒）．It has been built by a team from the BBC1 science programme Bang Goes The Theory and will go on display at the Big Bang science fair in Manchester to show how fuels other than traditional petrol can power vehicles．
    The team calculates the Car-puccino will do three miles per kilo of ground coffee （咖啡粉） — about 56 cups of espressos （浓咖啡） per mile．The journey will use about 70 kilos of ground coffee which, at supermarket prices of between £13 and £26 a kilo depending on brand and quality, will cost between £910 and £1,820, or between 25 and 50 times the £36 cost of petrol for the journey．In total, the trip will cost 11,760 espressos, and the team will have to take ‘coffee breaks’ roughly every 30 to 45 miles to pour in more granules．They will also have to stop about every 60 miles to clean out the ‘coffee filters’ to rid them of the soot and tar which is also generated by the process．So despite a top speed of 60mph, the many stops mean the going will be slow, with the journey taking around ten hours．
    Sadly, the inventors will still have to pay duty on their coffee fuel---even though tax collectors at Her Majesty’s Revenue and Custom haven’t yet worked out how much．
    Nick Watson, producer of Bang Goes The Theory, said, “Coffee, like wood or coal, has some carbon content so you can use it as a fuel．The coffee needs to be very dry and in granules to allow the air to move through the pile of coffee as it burns．The brand doesn’t matter．” He said the same technology could be used to power a car on other unusual fuels, such as woodchips or nut shells, construction or agricultural waste．
    49．Which is the right way to choose the coffee used as fuels to run the Car-puccino?
    A．It should be very dry．                B．The stronger, the better．
    C．The smaller the granules are, the better．  D．It should be of a certain brand．
    50．What can be inferred from the passage?
    A．All kinds of materials can be used as fuels．
    B．The Car-puccino will be put into the market soon．
    C．Nick Watson is the designer of the Car-puccino
    D．Much remains to be improved for the Car-puccino．
    51．The Car-puccino has its disadvantages EXCEPT that ________．
    A．it makes a lot of noise           
    B．it runs at a very high cost
    C．it has to stop to be refueled very often．       
    D．it’s not good enough for long-distance journey
    52．How much ground coffee will be used to cover a distance of 126 miles in this car?
    A．About 70 kilos    B．About 42 kilos．  C．About 32 kilos    D．About 30 kilos

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