Question

Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States. It’s the center of national government. It’s a busy, working city with a large population. But what is more, Washington is also a city of history and culture.

Washington was created in 1790, when the Congress (the highest lawmaking body of the U.S.A.) decided to place the nation’s new capital in the east of the country. It was built half-way between the northern and southern states of America. And of course it was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.

There are many tourist sights in Washington. Perhaps the most important tourist sight is the Capital Building. This house is where is the Congress.

Another world-famous building in Washington is the White House. This is the home and office of the President of the United States. Most visitors are, however, surprised by how small the White House actually is.

Washington is also a great culture city. The Library of Congress contains one of the largest library collections in the world. The Smithsonian Museum holds the nation’s largest collection of cultural materials. And the John F. Kennedy Center is a famous center of art and culture. It has many great musical. and theatre performances throughout the year.

Now fill in the table with some information about Washington D.C.(注意：每空不要超过3个单词)

Washington D.C.

History and location	Created in 1.when the Congress decided that, and named after 2.	Lies halfway between 3.and 4. states of  America
A capital city	Center of the 5. government
A popular tourist attraction	6.the most important tourist sight	Another important tourist sight is 7.
A 8.city	9. has the nation’s largest collection of cultural materials	John F. Kennedy Center is a center famous for 10.

Answer

1.1790

2.George Washington

3.northern（或southern）

4.souther(或northern)

5.national

6.The Capital Building

7.the White House

8.culture

9.The Smithsonian Museum

10.art and culture

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了美国首都华盛顿的历史、风景、文化及一些基本情况。

1.

考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力。句意：美国国会决定在1790创建，并以乔治华盛顿的名字命名。根据第二段“Washington was created in 1790, when the Congress (the highest lawmaking body of the U.S.A.) decided to place the nation’s new capital in the east of the country.”华盛顿创建于1790年，当时国会（美国最高立法机构）决定将美国新首都设在美国东部。故填1790。

2.

考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力。句意：美国国会决定在1790创建，并以乔治华盛顿的名字命名。从第二段“And of course it was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.”可知，首都的名字是以美国第一任总统乔治华盛顿的名字命名的。故填George Washington。

3.

考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力。句意：它位于美国北部和南部之间的中间地带。从第二段“It was built half-way between the northern and southern states of America.”可知，首都是建在美国北部和南部之间的中间地带。故填northern(或southern)。

4.

考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力。句意：它位于美国北部和南部之间的中间地带。从第二段“It was built half-way between the northern and southern states of America.”可知，首都是建在美国北部和南部之间的中间地带。故填southern(或northern)。

5.

考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力。从文中“Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States. It’s the center of national government.”可知，华盛顿是美国的首都，它是国家政府的中心，故填national。

6.

考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力。从文中“There are many tourist sights in Washington. Perhaps the most important tourist sight is the Capital Building.”可知，在华盛顿有许多旅游景点，但也许最重要的旅游景点是首都大厦。故填The Capital Building。

7.

考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力。从文中“Another world-famous building in Washington is the White House.”可知，白宫是华盛顿另一个著名建筑。故填the White House。

8.

考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力。从文中“Washington is also a great culture city.”可知，华盛顿也是一个伟大的文化城市。故填culture。

9.

考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力。从文中“The Smithsonian Museum holds the nation’s largest collection of cultural materials.”可知，The Smithsonian Museum收藏了全国最大的文化资料。故填The Smithsonian Museum。

10.

考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力。从文中最后一段“And the John F. Kennedy Center is a famous center of art and culture.”可知，the John F. Kennedy Center是著名的艺术和文化中心。故填art and culture。