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听力原文：Columbus sailed from Spain in September 1492, looking for gold. Native Americans

听力原文： Columbus sailed from Spain in September 1492, looking for gold. Native Americans greeted him, offering gifts of com. Columbus found little gold on that trip, but he collected many plants, including corn, to bring back to Spain.

Columbus didn't know it, but the com was much more valuable than gold. Farmers from Europe to Asia accepted it immediately. They grew it on cold mountainsides and in tropical forest. Today it feeds millions of people all over the world.

On his second trip, Columbus brought back a few chocolate beans to make chocolate. Europeans and Asians loved this new drink, and soon they were paying a great deal of money for the beans. Chocolate beans became so valuable in Central America that they were used as cash for 200 years.

Tomatoes and potatoes took some time to become popular. Eventually, however, they became the basis of a lot of popular foods, It is hard to imagine life without fried potatoes or chocolate. Thanks to native American cultures, many people are able to enjoy lots of tasty food.

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A．It can be cooked in many ways.

B．It is delicious but inexpensive.

C．It gives higher yields than other grain crops.

D．It grows easily in various conditions.

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With the three ships______ him by the Queen of Spain, Columbus sailed west.A．givingB．gaveC

With the three ships______ him by the Queen of Spain, Columbus sailed west.

A．giving

B．gave

C．being given

D．given

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With the three ships ______ to him by the Queen of Spain, Columbus sailed west.A．givingB．g

With the three ships ______ to him by the Queen of Spain, Columbus sailed west.

A．giving

B．gave

C．being given

D．given

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第3题

听力原文：The orthodox explanation of where Columbus first landed was carved in textbook st

one more than 40 years ago by the dean of Columbus historians, Samuel Elliot Morrison. Morrison declared incontrovertible the evidence that Columbus first set foot on Watling Island in the eastern Bahamas. But if the question were closed for Professor Morrison, now dead, it was not for numerous other people on nautical history.

Where did Columbus first set foot on the New Continent？

A．Watling Island

B．At the spot where a carved stone was erected to mark the event.

C．Somewhere in eastern Bahamas.

D．No consensus has been reached on the event among historians.

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第4题

听力原文：When people succeed, it is because of hard work, but luck has a lot to do with it

听力原文： When people succeed, it is because of hard work, but luck has a lot to do with it, too. (29) Success without some luck is almost impossible. The French emperor Napoleon said of one of his generals, "I know he's good. But is he lucky？" Napoleon knew that all the hard work and talent in the world can't make up for bad luck. However, hard work can invite good luck.

When it comes to success, luck can mean being in the fight place to meet someone, or having the right skills to get a job done. It might mean turning down an offer and then having a better offer come along. Nothing can replace hard work, but (30) working hard also means you're preparing yourself opportunity. Opportunity very often depends on luck.

How many of the great inventions and discoveries came about through a lucky mistake or a lucky chance？ (31) One of the biggest lucky mistakes in history is Columbus' so-called discovery of America. He enriched his sponsors and changed history, but he was really looking for India. However, Columbus' chance discovery wasn't pure luck. It was backed up by years of studying and calculating. He worked hard to prove his theory that the world was round:

People who work hard help make their own luck by being ready opportunity knocks. When it comes to success, hard work and luck are always hand in hand.

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A．Hard work is the most important thing for one's success.

B．Hard work may invite good luck.

C．Good luck plays an important role in one's success,

D．Success has nothing to do with luck.

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听力原文：The tragedy of Titanic will always be remembered, because she went down on her fi

听力原文： The tragedy of Titanic will always be remembered, because she went down on her first voyage with heavy loss of life. Titanic, the great ship, sailed for New York from' Southampton on April 10th, 1912. She was carrying 1,316 passengers and a crew of 891.

Four days after setting out, the Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic. Suddenly a huge iceberg was spotted. After the alarm had been given the great ship turned sharply to avoid a direct collision. The Titanic turned just in time, narrowly missing the immense wall of ice which rose over 100 feet out of the water beside her. Suddenly, there was a slight trembling sound from below. The captain went down to see what had happened. The noise had been so weak that no one thought that the ship had been damaged. The captain realized in horror that the Titanic was sinking rapidly. He ordered to abandon ship. Hundreds of people jumped into the icy water. As there were not enough lifeboats for everybody, 1,500 lives were lost.

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A．1,500.00

B．1,316.00

C．891

D．2,207.00

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第6题

听力原文： W: I finished the stories about Columbus last time. Now I would like to give you

some details about the most truly American national holiday in the United States.

M: Is it Christmas？

W: No. Christmas is not a typical American holiday, but the holiday I'm talking here is closely connected with the earliest history of the country and it was first celebrated in 1621 by English settlers.

M: By English settlers？ Why not native Indians？

W: Well, the settlers, or Pilgrims, fled from their native England to Holland in order to escape the religious prosecution. In 1620, they sailed to America on the Mayflower, seeking a place where they could have freedom of worship. Storms forced them to sail away from their original destination, Jamestown in Virginia. And after a two-month voyage they landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in icy November.

M: I once read that during the first winter, over half of the settlers died of starvation or epidemics.

W: True enough. Those who survived began sowing in the first spring. Luckily, a friendly Indian called Squanto taught them how to plant the corn and how to fertilize the soil.

M: So after the harvests in autumn, did the Pilgrims invite the Indians nearby to a meal for their help and friendship？

W: Yes, but to be more accurate, a thanksgiving feast.

M: I see, a day for giving thanks. Then on which day is it celebrated？

W: At that time, the Pilgrims objected to fixing the celebration by calendar. George Washington, the Public's first president, set Thursday, November 26, 1789, as the first national Thanksgiving Day. Even so, the controversy continued over the date: Thanksgiving. And since Lincoln's time, the celebration of Thanksgiving Day has been observed on the fourth Thursday of November until today.

M: What do we usually do on Thanksgiving Day？

W: The pattern has never changed through the years. Usually a family journey or a big family dinner is planned for the annual reunion. On the dinner table, you can find apples, oranges, chestnuts, plum puddings, mince pie, squash and so on. And the best and most attractive among them are roast turkey and pumpkin pie.

M: My mouth is watering now, Mrs. Brown. They have been the most traditional and always my favorite food on Thanksgiving Day. My mum cooks the same as the Americans do that day though we're not native.

27.What did the woman most probably talk about last time？

28.Where was Thanksgiving Day first celebrated？

29.When was Thanksgiving Day set as a national day for the first time in American history？

30.What can be inferred from the conversation？

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A．The situation of British religions.

B．The Independence War.

C．The American Civil War.

D．The discovery of America.

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听力原文：To find out how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. A

听力原文： To find out how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. At that time the French dreamed of discovering and controlling more land, of expanding trade beyond their borders and of spreading their faith across the world. In 1535, Francois I, King of France, ordered a navigator named Jacques Cartier to explore the New World and search for a passage to India.

Cartier first arrived at the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, which he wanted to explore. He did not know what to expect but he hoped that this Gulf was just an arm of the ocean between two islands, if it was, be would soon be on his way to the Far East. So he sailed upstream along the St. Lawrence River. However, instead of reaching Asia he arrived at Quebec or Stadacona, as the Indians called it. It was at this point that the term "Canada" entered the country's history. Apparently the word "Canada" came from an Indian word Kanata, which means community or village. Cartier first used it when he referred to Stadacona or Quebec. What a huge village Canada is!

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A．To build a new country.

B．To explore the New World.

C．To get in touch with the American Indians.

D．To know more about France.

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听力原文：I wasn't too fond of the lecture classes of 400 students that were in my general

听力原文： I wasn't too fond of the lecture classes of 400 students that were in my general courses. Halfway through my second term, when I was considering whether or not to come back in the fall, I went on the Internet and came across AmeriCorps. Then I joined the organization. And that was what I did last school year. I worked on making roads, building a house and serving as a teacher's assistant. It's been a great experience.

And I've almost learned more than what I could have in college. Since I didn't really want to ha at that school and I wasn't interested in my major anyway, I think this was better for me. After 1,700 hours of service, I received 4,750 dollars. I can use that to pay off the money I harrowed from the banks or for what I need when I go hack to school this fall at Columbus State in Ohio. Classes are smaller there, and I'll be majoring in German education. After working with the kids, now I know I want to be a teacher.

Why did the man decide to leave the college in his second term？

A．He didn't like the big lecture classes.

B．He couldn't afford further education.

C．He was not interested in education.

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第9题

听力原文：M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada？W: I can't wait to see Canada,

听力原文：M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada？

W: I can't wait to see Canada, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.

M: There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day？

W: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.

M: And how often do you hear of a crash？ ... Once or twice a year？

W: Yes, but planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.

M: Look, there are more road casualties per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.

W: I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but at least you can relax; I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ.

M: It's fine if you are a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea？

W: No, I've only bean in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour But in any case I'd rather be sea-sick than dead.

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A．The woman.

B．Her husband.

C．The woman and her husband.

D．The woman and her friend.

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第10题

听力原文：W: The Americans came from America. That's easy, isn't it？M: I'm sorry to say you

听力原文：W: The Americans came from America. That's easy, isn't it？

M: I'm sorry to say you are wrong! The Americans came from almost every part of the world. That's to say, mare than 230 million people now call America home, but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world. That's why America has long been known as a "melting pot". It is believed that the first to arrive were the American Indians. They came titan Asia in very ancient times, more than 10,000 years ago. There used to be millions of them, but today they only number about 850,000. Half of them live on special land of their own in 31 states, while the others have "melted" in with the rest of America's 230 million people.

W: Do the American Indians have anything to do with the Indians of India？

M: No, nothing. As a matter of fact, the American Indiana came from Siberia.

W: Then, why do people call them Indians？

M: Because when Christopher Columbus made his historic voyage in 1492, he expected to reach India. So he called the people of the New World "Indians" and Indian is the name that has remained till now.

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A．Because Americans love melting pot.

B．Because Americans came from almost every part of the world.

C．Because America is famous for melting pot.

D．Because America contains a large number of people.

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