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A．They make the climate better．
B．They provide people with a good many opportunities of employment． C．They provide people with good transportation and whatever they need． D．They make the scenery of the country more beautiful and attractive． 63．What was used for transportation in the distant past in the U. S. A.?
A．Trains． B．Trucks． C．Planes． D．Ships and boats．
C
Mauritius, an island country, lies 1, 200 miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, and just east of Madagascar, another African island country, which is larger by far than Mauritius. It covers 788 square miles and has a population of 1, 100, 000, about 750, 000 Indians, 300, 000 Clioers, 30, 000 Chinese and 20, 000 Whites included. They are living together peacefully.
The country can be divided into many parts with different climates all because of its peculiar terrains（地形）. In the center there are volcanoes several thousand feet high, and 90 percent of its arable land is covered with sugarcane.
There were no people living on the island before the Dutch landed on it in 1638. The Dutch abandoned it in 1710, and five years later, the French came and succeeded in planting sugarcane there. It was conquered by Britain in 1810.
Mauritius was extremely poor when it declared its independence in 1968. In the past ten years, obvious economic prosperity（繁荣）has shown itself in this island country.
64. The underlined words “abandoned it” in third paragraph means______ .
A. took its place B. gave it up C. left for it D. held it out 65. The right order that shows the history of Mauritius should be . a. seized by the French b. became its master c. ruled by the Dutch d conquered by the British
A. b, a, c, d B. a, c, d, b C. d, c, a, b D. c, a, d, b 66. According to the passage all of the following statements are true except . A. Arable land covers 90 percent of the country’ s total area
B. It was the rule of foreigners that made the Mauritius people live in poverty C. More than half of Mauritius population are Indians D. Britain ruled the island longer than French and Holland
D
The USA is a land of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world saw the great peaceful migration in its history: 35 million people, mostly Europeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything
by leaving their homes and families?
First, one major cause of the departure among European peasants was the rise in population which in turn led to hunger. Another was politics. Many young men fled eastern Europe to avoid being forced to join the army.
Physical hunger provided another pressing reason. Following the failure of the economy of southern Italy in the 1860s, hundreds of thousands decided to make a new start in America.
Religion also encouraged millions to leave the Old World.
In short, people chose to leave their homes for social, economic and religious reasons. As a result, by 1890 among a total population of 63 million, there were more than nine million foreign-born Americans.
But what were the attractions? First of all, there was the promise of land which was so scarce in Europe. Next, factories were calling out for labour, and pay and conditions were much better than back home. Men were needed to open up the West and build the long railroads, and settlers were needed to populate new towns and develop commerce. There was the space for religious communities to practice their faith in peace.
As we know, there were losers. To start with, there were those unwilling
immigrants, the slaves who had been used as a source of cheap labour. Nor should we forget the equally awful fate of the American Indians. By 1860 there were 27 million free whites, four million slaves and a only 488000 free blacks.
Nowadays, the USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land. As always, it remains an attractive place to the ambitious and the energetic who are ready to commit themselves to the land that gives them a second chance. 67. What is not given as a reason for emigration in the passage?
A. The search for religious freedom. B. The search for adventure. C. Avoidance of military(军事的) service. D. Economics.
68. The lives of 19th Century European peasants were difficult because ______ . A. there was no shortage of land B. there was no peace
C. the population had gone down D. there were too many of them 69. Which of the following can best summarize the whole passage? A. The USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land. B. The USA is a land of immigrants.
C. Religion encouraged millions to leave the Old World.
D. About one-eighth of non-native born Americans live in the USA in 1890. 70. We know from the passage that ______ __.
A. All people coming to the New Land was successful. B. All people came to the USA out of their willingness. C. Some people were forced to be brought to the USA. D. the story of the Native Americans was the saddest one.
E
London— A morning’s train ride away, across the Channel, English kids about Liverpool’s soccer team in a Paris pub.
Some Parisians have even started to go to work in London.
In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two great rival cities, London and Paris, in “A Tale of Two Cities. ” These days, it might be A Tale of One City.
Parisians are these days likely to smile in sympathy at a visitor’s broken French and respond in polite English.
As jobs grew lack at home over recent years, perhaps 250, 000 Frenchmen moved across the Channel. With an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union freed them from immigration and customs.
Paris, rich in beauty, is more attractive. But London feels more full of life, and more fun until the pubs shut down.
“For me, the difference is that London is real, alive, ” said Trevor Wheeler, a banker.
Chantal Jaouen, a professional designer, agrees. “I am French, but I’ll stay in London. ” She said.
There is, of course, the other view, Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to London two years ago. “I think people laugh more Paris, ” she said.
In fact, London and Paris, with their obvious new similarities, are beyond the old descriptions. As the European Union gradually loosened controls, Londoners flocked into Paris to shop, eat and buy property.
“Both cities have changed beyond recognition.” Said Larry Collins, a writer and sometimes a Londoner.
Like most people who know both well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably.
“I first fell in love with Paris in the 1950s, and it is still a wonderful place, ” Collins said.
“but if I had to choose, it would be London. Things are so much more ordered, and life is better. ”
But certainly not cheaper.
In fancy parts of London, rents can be twice those on Avenue Foch in Paris. Deciding between London and Paris requires a lifestyle choice.
Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be close enough so they don’t have to choose.
“I love Paris, my little neighborhood, the way I can walk around a center, but life is so structured, ” she said. “ In London, you can be who you want. No one cares. ” 71. The best title for this passage is _____.
A. Londoner and Parisians. B. A modern Tale of Two Cities.
C. The Similarity of Two cities. D. Fancy London and Fashionable Paris. 72. We can infer from the text ____.
A. Paris and London has become perfect partners. B. London feels more full of life. C. life in Paris is structured.
D. Paris and London have become fierce competitors. 73. The underlined word “flocked” probably means ____.
A. came in large numbers. B. flew a long way.
C. rushed hurriedly. D. drove long distance. 74. Living in Paris, you may find ___.
A. life is better. B. things are cheaper. C. more attractive people D. a job easily. 75. From the passage we can know ___.
A. the two cities have developed very fast. B. London is better than in Paris.
C. Paris is a favorite place for all journalism students.
D. people in both London and Paris now lead a regular life. 五、 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边的横线上画一个勾(√)；如有错误(每行只有一个错误)，则按下列情况改正：
该行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线(＼)划掉。
该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。 注意：原行没有错的不要改。
Football is most popular game in England: one has only 76. ______ _ to go to one of the important match to see this. Rich and 77. ______ _ poor, young and old, one can see them all there, shout and 78. ______ _ cheering for one side or the other. One of the surprised 79. ______ _ things about football in England to a stranger is the great 80. ______ _ knowledge of the game which still the smallest boy seems 81. ______ _ to have it. He can tell you the names of the players in most 82. ______ _ of the important team, he has photographs of them and 83. ______ _ know the results of large numbers of matches. He will tell 84. ______ _ you his opinion which is usual as valuable as that of the adults. 85. ______ _ 六、书面表达(满分25分)