Canada is one of ________ largest countries i...

Canada is one of _____ largest countries in the world, ______ second only to Russia．

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Canada is one of ________ largest countries in the world,________ second only to Russia.

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Everyone knows that Canada is the second largest country in the world, larger than _____ country in Asia.

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.China is one of the largest countries in the world, _______ 9.6 million square (平方) kilometers.

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The Pentagon(五角大楼), headquarters of the Department of Defense in US, is one of the world's largest office buildings. It is twice the size of the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, and has three times the floor space of the Empire State Building in New York. There are very few people throughout the United States who do not have some knowledge of the Pentagon. Many have followed news stories coming from this building. However, relatively few people have had the chance to visit it.

The Pentagon is in fact a city in itself. About 23,000 employees, both soldiers and other people, contribute to the planning of the defense of the country. These people arrive daily from Washington, D.C. and around over about 30 miles of highways, including express bus lanes(快车道) and one of the newest subway system in the country. They ride past 200 acres of grass land to park about 8,770 cars in 16 parking lots; climb 131 stairways or take 19 lifts to reach offices that occupy 3,705 square feet. While in the building, they tell time by 4,200 clocks, drink from 691 water taps, make use of 284 rest rooms, use up 4,500 cups of coffee, 1,700 pints of milk and 6,800 soft drinks prepared or served by a restaurant of 230 persons and distributed(分散于) in 1 dining room, 2 cafeterias, a snack bars, and an outdoor snack bar.

The building itself is an extraordinary structure. Built during the early years of World War II, it is still thought of as one of the most efficient buildings in the world. In spite of 17.5 miles of corridors(走廊) it takes only seven minutes to walk between any two points in the building.

60. Which of the following statements about the Pentagon is true?

A. Most Americans know about it.

B. It is now open to the public.

C. Around 23,000 workers contribute to its planning.

D. It is one of the world's tallest buildings.

61. Which of the following statements about the transportation of the Pentagon is NOT true?

A. It is easy to reach by subway.                    B. People can drive directly to it.

C. People can go there by bus.                           D. The parking lots cover 200 acres of land.

62. Why did the author write so many numbers in the second paragraph?

A. To show that he knew quite a lot about the Pentagon.

B. To show the vast size of the Pentagon.

C. To show it costs a lot of money to keep the Pentagon going.

D. To show that the Pentagon is a convenient place.

63. What do you know about the structure of the Pentagon?

A. All the offices are connected by the newest subway system.

B. The longest distance between two offices is 17.5 miles.

C. It takes no more than 7 minutes to walk from one place to another.

D. There are neither rest rooms nor snack bars in it.

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As one of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe, but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity. Every year, 65% of Americans decorate their homes and offices for Halloween. Halloween is the holiday when the most candy is sold and is second only to Christians in terms of total sales.

Austria

In Austria, some people will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring on Halloween night. The reason for this is that it was once believed such items would welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night which for the Austrians was considered to be brimming(溢)with strong cosmic energies.

Belgium

The Belgians believe that it is unlucky for a black cat to cross one’s path and also unlucky if it should enter a home or travel on a ship. The custom in Belgium on Halloween night is to light candles in memory of dead relatives.

Canada

Modern Halloween celebrations in Canada began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1800s. Jack- O- Lantern is carved and the festivities include parties, trick-or-treating and the decorating of homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.

France

Unlike most nation of the world, Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and departed ancestors. It is regarded as an “American” holiday in France and was unknown in the country until around 1996.

1.In which countries does Halloween have its highest level of popularity?

A.France and North America.

B.Canada and North America.

C.Austria and Canada.

D.Belgium and Canada.

2.Why will people leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table in Austria?

A.These items would welcome the dead souls back to earth

B.These items are used to respect ancestors

C.These items are just for fun

D.The other items can replace them

3.In which country does Halloween is not celebrated as the others?

A.Canada. B.Belgium. C.Austria. D.France.

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The United States of America _____one of the most developed countries in the world.

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The United States is one of the few countries in the world that has an official day on which fathers are honored by their children．On the third Sunday in June, fathers all across the United States are given presents, treated to dinner or otherwise made to feel special．

However, the idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington．A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909．Having been raised by her father, Henry Jackson Smart, after her mother died, Sonora wanted her father to know how special he was to her．

It was her father that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in the eyes of his daughter, a selfless and loving man．Sonora’s father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Father’s Day celebration in Spokane, Washington on the 19^th of June, 1910．

In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge declared the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day．Roses are the Father’s Day flowers: red to be worn for a living father and white if the father has died．

When children can’t visit their fathers or take them out to dinner, they send a greeting card．Traditionally, fathers prefer greeting cards that are not too sentimental．Most greeting cards are too special so fathers laugh when they open them．Some give heartfelt thanks for being there whenever the child needs Dad．

1.The United States is special in Father’s Day because___________．

A．many people celebrate the day        B．only America celebrate the day

C．America makes it an official day      D．all men are honored in America

2.At first, Father’s Day was fixed on June 19^th because _________．

A．Sonora honored her father on her father’s birthday

B．Sonora birthday was June 19^th

C．it was decided by the President at that time

D．her mother died on June 19^th

3.How many years has passed before Father’s Day became an official day since Father’s Day was celebrated?

A．4                B．10              C．14               D．24

4.According to the passage, on Father’s Day ______

A．people will wear the same flowers to honor their fathers

B．only daughters wear red flowers to honor their fathers

C．children must go home to honor their fathers

D．fathers are often honored in different ways

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The United States is one of the few countries in the world that has an official day on which fathers are honored by their children. On the third Sunday in June, fathers all across the United States are given presents, treated to dinner or otherwise made to feel special.

However, the idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, Henry Jackson Smart, after her mother died, Sonora wanted her father to know how special he was to her.

It was her father that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in the eyes of his daughter, a selfless and loving man. Sonora’s father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Father’s Day celebration in Spokane, Washington on the 19^th of June, 1910.

In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge declared the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Roses are the Father’s Day flowers: red to be worn for a living father and white if the father has died.

When children can’t visit their fathers or take them out to dinner, they send a greeting card. Traditionally, fathers prefer greeting cards that are not too sentimental. Most greeting cards are too special so fathers laugh when they open them. Some give heartfelt thanks for being there whenever the child needs Dad.

1. The United States is special in Father’s Day because___________.

A. many people celebrate the day        B. only America celebrate the day

C. America makes it an official day      D. all men are honored in America

2.At first, Father’s Day was fixed on June 19^th because _________.

A. Sonora honored her father on her father’s birthday   B. Sonora birthday was June 19^th

C. it was decided by the President at that time         D. her mother died on June 19^th

3.How many years has passed before Father’s Day became an official day since Father’s Day was

celebrated?

A. 4           B. 10           C. 14          D. 24

4. According to the passage, on Father’s Day ______

A. people will wear the same flowers to honor their fathers

B. only daughters wear red flowers to honor their fathers

C. children must go home to honor their fathers

D. fathers are often honored in different ways

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The population of China is larger than ______ of any other country in the world.

A. that    　　　　　　 B. it    　　　　　　     C. one        　　 D. this

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