Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, U.S.A.,is in the central part of the state, on the Santa Fe River, which flows into the Rio Grande 35 kilometres west of the city. More than two thousand metres above sea level, it lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with the Ortiz Mountains to the southeast.
Santa Fe was founded in 1609 by the Spanish (西班牙人)on an old Indian village.In 1680 the Indians seized the place but only held it for twelve years before the Spanish retook it. The city remained under Spanish rule until Mexico won its independence (独立) in 1821. From then on it was a Mexican city until 1846 when it was taken over by American troops.
With a population of 48,953, Santa Fe is now the second largest city in the state. Because of its sunny weather, rich history and surrounding mountains, it is a good place for holiday makers. Besides hunting and skating in the mountains people enjoy shopping in the Indian and Spanish shops, which brings a large income to the city every year. In summer there is an international opera (歌剧) season when operas are shown in a partly-roofed ,open-air theatre daily for people from all over the world.
1.At present Santa Fe belongs to .
A. India B. Mexico C. Spain(西班牙) D. the United States
2.Which of the drawings below gives an idea of what Santa Fe is like?
RG=the Rio Grande SFR=the Santa Fe River OM=the Ortiz Mountains
3.Santa Fe was under the rule of the Mexicans in .
A. 1675 B. 1695 C. 1816 D. 1833
4.The people who held Santa Fe for the longest period in history were the .
A. Spanish B. Indians C. Mexicans D. Americans
5.What is of special interest to people who visit Santa Fe in summer?
A. Hunting. B. Fishing. C. Watching operas. D.Doing shopping.
6.Santa Fe is best described (描述) as a .
A. trade centre B. holiday centre C. home for all nations D. seaport city
7.One of the reasons for visitors to come to Santa Fe is that it .
A. has fine weather B. is the state capital
C. has historical monuments D. is on the Santa Fe River
I once had a friend who grew to be close to me. Once when we were sitting on the edge of a swimming pool, she 21 the palm (手掌) of her hand with some water and 22 it before me, saying, “You see the water 23 contained in my hand? It stands for love.”
This was how I saw it: 24 you keep your hand carefully open and allow it to 25 there, it will always be there. However, if you 26 to close your fingers round it and try to 27 it, it will spill through the first cracks（缝隙） it 28 .
Now I see this is the biggest 29 that people make when they meet 30 …they try to possess（拥有，占用） it, they demand, they 31 …and just like the water spilling out of your hand, love will 32 from you. For love is meant to be free, you cannot 33 its nature even in your lifetime. If there are people you love, allow them to be 34 beings.
Give, but don’t expect. Advise, but don’t 35 . Ask, but never demand.
It might sound 36 , but it is a lesson that may take a lifetime to 37 . It is the secret to true love. To truly practice it, you must sincerely feel 38 expectations from those who you love.
If you love something, set it free; if it 39 , it’s yours; if it doesn’t, it 40 was.
1.A. washed B. painted C. filled D. wetted
2. A. poured B. held C. spilled D threw
3. A. constantly B. carefully C. hurriedly D. nervously
4.A. Though B. Before C. Once D. If
5.A. leave B. remain C. stand D. fall
6. A. attempt B. fail C. refuse D. agree
7.A. watch B. protect C. possess D. drink
8.A. loses B. digs C. breaks D. finds
9.A. choice B. decision C. joke D. mistake
10.A. love B. hope C. trouble D. failure
11.A. give B. expect C. suggest D. allow
12.A. escape B. suffer C. learn D. hear
13.A. test B. observe C. keep D. change
14.A valuable B. free C. secret D. private
15. A. order B. imagine C. remind D. invite
16. A. possible B. important C. simple D. complex
17.A. express B. describe C. think D. practice
18. A. other B. no C. many D. some
19.A. comes back B. stands up C. drops in D. leaves off
20.A. seldom B. often C. never D. always
Last week I saw a movie adapted（改编） from The Arabian Nights,which ____ by children.
A.were especially loved B.is especially loved
C.especially was loved D.are especially loved
The bridge built ten years ago _____ the island _____ the mainland.
A. connects; to B. connecting; with C. is connected; to D. connected; by
It is often ____ that human beings are naturally equipped to speak.
A. said B. to say C. saying D. being said
—Could I use your dictionary?
—Sorry, it __________.
A. is using B. was using C. was used D. is being used
