It’s fun to dream about vacationing in Europe, but international flights are not always particularly affordable. If you’re looking to experience a taste of European culture, however, there are many places in the US with a European heritage(传统).
St. Augustine Florida
Founded by Spanish settlers in 1565, St. Augustine is full of Spanish-inspired architecture, historical sites and other attractions. The Colonial Quarter is a popular tourist area, and there are many places to grab traditional Spanish food.
Holland, Michigan
Holland was settled in 1847 by Dutch Calvinist separatists, under the leadership of Dr Albertus van Raalte. Terrible economic conditions in the Netherlands forced them to emigrate(移居国外), while their desires for religious freedom led them to unite and settle together as a group. Much of the original architecture was destroyed in an 1871 fire, but the city still has many windmills, eateries, art and even an annual tulip festival and holiday market.
New Glarus, Wisconsin
More than 160 years after it was founded, New Glarus has maintained much of its Swiss heritage and old world traditions. New Glarus’ Swiss immigrant roots are proudly on display with its Alpine architecture, Swiss Historical Village Museum and Yodel Club. The Wisconsin village also puts on cultural events like the Heidi Folk Festival and Swiss Volksfest.
Solvang, California
Located near Santa Barbara, Solang is a charming California city with Danish roots. A group of immigrates from Denmark founded Solvang just over 100 years ago to create a Danish home away from home. As such, the city is full of Danish architecture, restaurants, shops and even a copy of Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid statue.
1.Which US city might have the longest European origin ?
A.St. Augustine B.Holland C.New Glarus D.Solvang
2.Why did Dutch Calvinist separates decide to emigrate?
A.To reveal the dark side of their native place.
B.To pursue religious freedom and economic opportunities.
C.To found a Dutch community with united power.
D.To seek for a US state with better social welfare.
3.Which of the following originates from Denmark?
A.Yodel Club. B.The Heidi Folk Festival.
C.The Colonial Quarter. D.The Little Mermaid statue.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How old was Dave when his father passed away?
A.15. B.10. C.5.
2.What did Dave do in the evenings?
A.He earned some money. B.He did housework for the family.
C.He drove his brother to some places.
3.Who introduced Andrew at the graduation ceremony?
A.His soccer coach. B.The school headmaster. C.The head of the school district.
4.What happened during Andrew’s speech?
A.His mother started crying. B.Andrew thanked his father.
C.Dave realized his hard work had paid off.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where is the art exhibition taking place?
A.At an art gallery. B.At a shopping mall. C.At an exhibition center.
2.What does the man think of the place of the exhibition now?
A.It is strange. B.It is ordinary. C.It is cool.
3.What is being shown in the painting section of the exhibition?
A.Mainly classical paintings. B.Largely contemporary paintings.
C.An equal number of classical paintings and contemporary paintings.
4.Which section is the most popular?
A.The video section. B.The sculpture section. C.The photography section.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where does the conversation take place?
A.On top of a mountain. B.In a parking lot. C.At a ticket booth.
2.How far is the lake from the top?
A.About 20 minutes’ walk. B.About 40 minutes’ walk. C.About 3 hours’ walk.
3.What color will the lake be when the speakers arrive?
A.Orange. B.Blue. C.Green.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What’s the relationship between the speakers?
A.Boss and secretary. B.Director and customer. C.Husband and wife.
2.What does the man have to do at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow?
A.Make a phone call. B.Send an email. C.Look at some samples.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does Mrs Thompson want to see the speakers according to the girl?
A.The class leaders reported them to her. B.She will ask them to run for class monitor.
C.They were not very active this morning.
2.What does the boy suggest they do?
A.Go to the hallway. B.Share the responsibility. C.Continue the class discussion.
