56．The earliest immigrants came from China to America to 　　　　　.

　　　 A．build the first railway across the USA　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

　　　 B．settle and build Chinatown

　　　 C．work for the East India Company　　　

　　　 D．look for gold

47．A．protect　　　　　　　 B．prevent　　　　　　　 C．free　　　　　　　　　 D．separate

Section C

Directions: Complete the following passage by using ONE word that best fits the context.

The first religions started thousands of years ago, when people began to believe in spirits. These spirits were usually believed to control things such 　48　 　fire, wind, water and animals. There are many tribes around the world who still follow this type of religion, and they believe that some spirits are good 　49　 　others are gangrenous. The people in these tribes often wear a necklace made from animal teeth or bones 　50　 　they believe that this will protect them 　51　 　sickness and harm.

According to the traditional religious beliefs of 　52　 　Karen tribe from western Thailand, there are spirits that live in houses, fields, water, rice, buffaloes and trees. 　53　 　believe that the spirits must all be given presents of food because if they are 　54　 　they will be great suffering and burdens for people to bear. The most important person in Karen village is the priest and he is consulted regularly about sacrifices and 　55　 　ceremonies.

PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

A

　　 Many large cities in the United States and around the world have an ethnic area called Chinatown. Each was settled by people who came from China. For example, Chinatown in San Francisco, California, began in the 1840’s. Gold had been discovered in California. Chinese immigrants came to America in search of wealth. They settled in an area that later became known as Chinatown. Nearly all the immigrants were men. Their hard work was quickly recognized. In　 1850, San Francisco Mayor John Geary held a ceremony honoring Chinese efforts to improve the city. Today, Chinatown is a leading cultural influence in San Francisco. Many people visit the area.

Chinatowns were also set up in cities in the western states of Oregon and Washington during the middle of the 19 th century. Many Chinese settlers in this area helped build the first railroad system across the United States. However, after the work ended in 1869, many Chinese moved to the eastern and middle parts of the United States. The first immigrants arrived in Chicago, Illinois, in the 1870s.Many of these first immigrants opened clothes-cleaning businesses and low-cost eating places. Chicago’s Chinatown has grown over the years.

Chinatowns also can be found in cities outside the United Stats. For example, the first Chinese settlers in London arrived in the late eighteenth century. They wee men who worked for the East India Company. Later, Chinese immigrants operated small stores and eating places that were visited by Chinese sailors traveling through the city. Today, many people visit London’s Chinatown. It has special Chinese Gates and walking areas for visitors. Chinatowns around the world are not only places where Chinese people live and work. They are also places where visitors can learn more about Chinese culture and traditions.

46．A．cheerful　　　　　　 B．relaxed　　　　　　　 C．calm　　　　　　　　　 D．pale

45．A．return　　　　　　　　 B．develop　　　　　　 C．survive　　　　　　　 D．advance

44．A．visited　　　　　　　 B．messaged　　　　　 C．telephoned　　　　 D．wrote

43．A．difference　　　　 B．distance　　　　　　 C．misunderstanding D．conflict

42．A．burden　　　　　　　 B．example　　　　　　 C．encouragement D．wonder

41．A．look forward　　　 B．hold on　　　　　　　 C．get down　　　　　 D．go back

40．A．leave　　　　　　　　 B．miss　　　　　　　　　 C．lose　　　　　　　　　 D．desert

39．A．scared　　　　　　　 B．strange　　　　　　　 C．ashamed　　　　　　 D．homesick