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Sometimes, while living in a foreign country, one ________special dish from home.

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Immigration is the act of coming to a foreign country to live. The act of leaving one's country to settle in another is called emigration. Immigrants who flee their country because of persecution, war, or such disasters as famines or epidemics are known as refugees or displaced persons. Most people find it very hard to pull up roots in their native land and move to a strange country. But throughout history, countless millions of people have done so. The heaviest immigration worldwide took place from the early 1800's to the Great Depression, the economic hard times of the 1930's. In that period, about 60 million people moved to a new land. Most came from Europe. More than half immigrated to the United States. Other destinations included Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Today, the availability of fast, safe, and cheap transportation helps make migration easier. Asia is replacing Europe as the major immigrant-sending area. The United States remains the chief receiving nation.

People abandon their homeland and move to another country for various reasons.

The main reason for immigration has long been economic opportunity----the desire for better land or a better job. During the 1800's, for example, the rich prairie land of the United States attracted many European farmers. Today, professional people commonly emigrate because of better opportunities elsewhere. Such emigration has sometimes been called brain drain. Many doctors and nurses and numerous engineers and scientists have moved to the United States.

Religious persecution has led many people to move to a new land for the freedom to practice their faith. Such immigrants include Jews expelled from England in the 1200's.

Wars, revolutions, and political unrest have driven innumerable people to find new homes. In the 1990's alone, millions of refugees fled from warfare in Afghanistan, Iraq, Liberia, Iran, Uganda, Southeastern Asia, and Central America.

Some immigrants were brought to a new land against their will. From the 1500's to the 1800's Europeans shipped black Africans to the Western Hemisphere as slaves. The United Kingdom transported prisoners to Australia from the late 1700s to the 1860s to relieve over crowding in British jails. Before that time, the United Kingdom sent prisoners to the American colonies.

Immigrants have made enormous contributions to the culture and economy of such nations as Australia, Canada, New Zealand the United States. But their accomplishments have been made with great difficulty. At times, the United States, like many receiving countries, has restricted immigration to maintain a more homogeneous society in which all the people share the same ethnic, geographic, and cultural background. Although some immigration laws have been relaxed, many new comers of different backgrounds still face challenges in gaining acceptance.

1.Most Immigrants to the United States in the nineteenth century came from _______.

A. Europe　　　　　 B. Asia　　　　　　 C. Australia　　　 D. South Africa

2.There are altogether______ reasons　 of immigration listed in the passage.

A.2　　　　　　　　　 B.3　　　　　　　　　 C. 4　　　　　　　　 D. 5

3.The main reason for immigration is __________according to the passage.

A. slavery trade　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. religious persecution

C. economic opportunity　　　　　　　　　　 D. political unrest

4.In the last paragraph ,“a homogeneous society” is one in which__________.

A. immigration　 laws　 have been relaxed.

B. people from different backgrounds live harmoniously together.

C. a brain drain occurs.

D. people share the same ethnic, geographic, and cultural backgrounds.

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While I was in the foreign country, my younger brother always ____ me of what was happening in big cities in time.

A. approved　　　　　　 B. accused　　　　　　　 C. informed　　　　　　　　 D. warned

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___ used ___ in a foreign country needs time .

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1.An ________ (大使)is an important official who lives in a foreign country and represents his or her own country’s interests there.

2.The hotel wants to ________ (扩大) its business by adding a swimming pool.

3.To keep healthy，we are supposed to ________ (煮沸) the water before drinking it.

4.—Should I ________ (去拿来) your coat for you from the next room，dear?

—You are so kind.

5.All the ________ (遇难者) of the storm were from America.

6.My sister couldn’t take her desk with her to the new house：that’s how I came to ________ (得到) it.

7.The flooded area is ________ (缺乏) in food and clothes.

8.Is this work ________ (自愿的) or do we have to do it?

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Basketball is a sport enjoyed by millions of people in at least 100 countries. It’s one of the 26  sports in the world. It began in 1891.

Dr. James A. Naismith, the father of basketball, was a teacher of YMCA training school. It trained the people to work in YMCAs. Officials at the school were 27 about the low attendance during the 28 months. They 29 that people didn’t attend then 30 the school did not have a good sports program in winter. So they asked Dr. Naismith for 31. He came up with a new indoor game.

Naismith studied games being played at that time. He found that all the most 32 games used a ball. So a ball would be part of his new game, he decided. But 33 the ball or hitting it would be too 34for indoors. So he put two 35 up on the poles. The players had to try to 36  a ball into them. Naismith then made thirteen 37 for the game. Twelve of them are still in 38 today. Just seven 39 after the game began professional basketball teams were 40. And that’s how basketball was born.

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While people in western countries are busy 1. （prepare） Christmas gifts for their loved ones，Chinese people are looking forward to the Spring Festival，China's most important annual event．What is children's expected part of the Spring Festival？Chances are that they are longing 2. （receive） red envelopes which contain money．The red color of the envelope symbolizes wishing someone good luck．And the money in it is a symbol of wishing good fortune on children．

One popular story of 3. the red envelopes came from is about a monster 4. （call） Sui appearing on Chinese New Year's Eve．A sleeping child who was touched by it would develop a fever　 5. then became a fool．But a couple prayed so　 6. （sincere） that a god sent eight guards disguised（装扮） as coins to protect the children．From then on，people placed eight coins on red string and 7. （ hide） them under children's pillows．

As the Chinese character for"year"has the same　 8. （pronounce） as the monster's name，people called the coins"ya sui qian"，meaning" 9.（luck） money against the evil spirit"． 10. time passing，paper notes replaced the coins and the red envelope replaced the thread（线）．

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The United States is one of the richest countries in the world. Most people live in urban areas, and the large stretch of land left unused is full of scenic beauty. On the one hand it is proud of its urban areas, and on the other hand, it has the rich wealth of forests, mountains, plains and much more.

On the east coast of the country there are cities like New York, the leading city in business. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the country, where you will get an opportunity to see the White House. The city will simply impress you, with many museums showing the culture, lifestyle, art and architecture of the country. Another place worth visiting is Miami, one of the most popular international tourist destinations. It is also well known for its Latin culture, wonderful urban nightlife and beaches.

Moving to the west coast, you will come across the most amazing places in which to relax. Los Angeles is the place where you can see life in all its many forms; this city is world-famous for its Hollywood film industry. It also has beaches that can offer breathtaking surfing experiences.

Moving on to the Pacific Coast Highway, we get to see the beauty of San Francisco. Clean beaches and mountains topped (盖住) by clouds are worth seeing. Travelers can enjoy day trips to beaches, deserts and wine-producing regions. Chicago lies on the shore of the Great Lakes and is believed to be the fastest growing city in the world, with its high standard of living and rich lifestyles. The city is a center for many theaters and is world-famous for its strong tradition of music jazz and the blues.

1.According to the first paragraph, we know that ______.

A. most American people live in the countryside

B. a lot of land has not been used in the US

C. the US has the largest forest in the world

D. the US has a larger area of urban land than wild land

2.Which city in the US is famous for its Latin culture?

A. New York.                 B. San Francisco.

C. Los Angeles.                  D. Miami.

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The article refers to four cities on the east coast.

B. You can go to Los Angeles to experience surfing.

C. You cannot enjoy the blues in Chicago.

D. San Francisco is a center for many theaters.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A. One of the reasons why the US is rich.

B. The customs and culture of the US.

C. A brief introduction to some American cities.

D. The beautiful landscapes of the US.

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What___wonderful world it would be if all countries in the world could live in___peace with one another.

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Once in Japan there lived two frogs, one of whom made his home near the town of Osaka, while the other lived in Kyoto. 36 , they didn’t know each other. Bothof them liked to see a little of the world: the Kyoto frog wanted to visit Osaka, and the Osaka frog wished to go to Kyoto.

So one morning they 37. However, the journey was more 38  than they had expected, for they didn’t know much about traveling. Half-way between the two towns, at the top of a mountain, the two frogs 39  each other! Soon they fell into  40 .

“What a(n) 41  we are too small, ” said the Osaka frog. “Otherwise, we could see both towns from here, and 42  if it is worth our going on.”

“Oh, that is easily 43 ,” replied the Kyoto frog. “We have only got to stand up on our hind (后面的) legs, and hold on to each other 44  we won’t fall down, and then we can both look at the towns we are 45  to.”

This idea 46  the Osaka frog; he stood up and put his front paws on the 47 of the other frog, who had risen also. There they both stood, stretching themselves as 48  as they could. The Kyoto frog turned his nose towards Osaka, and the Osaka frog, towards Kyoto, but the 49  frogs forgot that when they stood up, their eyes were in the backs of their heads, and that 50  their noses pointed to their destinations, yet their eyes looked at the places 51  which they had come.

“Dear me!” cried the Osaka frog. “Kyoto is 52  like Osaka. It is certainly not worth such a long journey.”

“If I had known that Osaka was only a 53  of Kyoto I should never have traveled all this way,” 54  the frog from Kyoto. Then they started off for their 55  again.

1.                A．Surprisingly      B．However        C．Fortunately    D．Undoubtedly

2.                A．showed off      B．left out         C．turned away   D．set out

3.                A．wonderful      B．dangerous       C．exhausting D．exciting

4.                A．endangered     B．encouraged     C．encountered  D．embarrassed

5.                A．conversation    B．disagreement    C．competition   D．consideration

6.                A．shame          B．surprise        C．shortcoming   D．coincidence

7.                A．doubt          B．wonder         C．show     D．tell

8.                A．finished        B．managed        C．imagined  D．prepared

9.                A．as long as       B．in case         C．so that   D．unless

10.               A．turning         B．traveling        C．settling    D．adapting

11.               A．worried        B．disturbed       C．confused  D．pleased

12.               A．legs           B．shoulders       C．head D．nose

13.               A．high           B．wide           C．far   D．quickly

14.               A．adventurous     B．close          C．smart D．foolish

15.               A．because        B．though         C．since D．if

16.               A．from           B．to             C．around    D．in

17.               A．hardly         B．partly          C．mostly D．exactly

18.               A．corner         B．part           C．copy  D．spot

19.               A．exclaimed      B．announced      C．hesitated  D．thought

20.               A．destinations     B．dreams         C．homes    D．countries

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