听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1.Where are the speakers?

A. At a zoo.    B. On a farm.    C. By a lake.

2.Why does the man prefer the ducks?

A. They are pretty.

B. They don’t bite people.

C. They don’t eat too much.

 

Why is the woman calling the man?

A. To buy something from him.

B. To sell him some pieces of furniture.

C. To set a date to visit his new apartment.

 

What is Claire probably like?

A. Lazy.    B. Clever.    C. Hard-working.

 

When will the equipment arrive?

A. This Wednesday.    B. This Friday.    C. Next Monday.

 

How will the speakers probably get to the exhibition?

A. By bus.    B. By taxi.    C. By subway.

 

What will the woman do tomorrow morning?

A. Go to the zoo.

B. Go to the airport.

C. Deal with an email.

 

假如你是李明,学校领导和教师因为担心同学们浏览不健康的网站,关闭了教室内电脑的网络浏览功能,你们感到很难过。请你给校长写一封信,劝说校长同意开通教室内的网络。

注意:

1. 信中要包括下表中的所有内容;

2. 词数:110字左右;

3. 信的开头和结尾已经给出,但不计入总词数。

4. 参考词汇:sense of judgment(判断力)

事由

教室内的电脑不能上网,建议学校开通网络

 

原因

1. 有利于查找资料;

2. 浏览新闻,了解信息;

3. 作为高中生,我们正在形成自己的判断力。

 

 

Dear Headmaster,

I’m writing to persuade you to let us surf the Internet in the classroom.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Ming

 

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏子符号(∧)并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Nowadays Senior 3 students are general faced with a lot of pressure, which is rather common. To reduce it, the followed suggestions may help. First of all, know exactly what lead to your pressure, and then you can take measures to deal with it. Secondly, set up a goal what is not too high, in another words, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Thirdly, find a way to relax you occasionally. For example, you can listen to music, go swim or just simply go walking. Eventually, make friend with others, for example, your classmates, your teachers, your parents. They will understand you and come to your help when you are really in the trouble. In a word, never get yourself stuck in the pressure for“impossible is nothing”.

 

Overweight children and teenagers aged between 5 and 18 in the China mainland 1. (reach) 8.5 million in 2025, a number 2. surpasses (超过) the population of Spain, a study said.

According to the study, among the obese Chinese youth, millions of them 3. (report) to suffer from all kinds of diseases. It also stated that in all there would be 268 million overweight schoolaged children worldwide by 2025, 4.(include) 91 million obese children, if no effective 5. (measure) could be taken to stop the existing trends. Inactivity and the consumption of junk food and soda drink contributed 6. the growing number of overweight 7. (young) in the world. 8. (respond) to the increase of obese children in China, the State Council released a guideline this year. The guideline aimed to prevent more children from becoming obese and it urged that the local government in China 9. (strength) the training of medical staff around children's health and promote knowledge of 10. (balance) eating and drinking habits among their parents.

 

A Love Note to My Mom

When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling  ____ in your life. Little did I know you were _____every penny you earned to go to ____ school.

I cannot thank you enough for  ____  you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried  ____  piles of law books. I was  ____ . Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for  ____ ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know Moms  _____ be lawyers too. You smiled and said, “In life, you can do anything you want to do.”

As young as I was, that statement kept _____ in my ears. I watched as you faced the _____ of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a  ____  and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you  _____. With your words of wisdom in my  _____ mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world  _____. I set out to live my life filled with  _____ seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.

Your words became my motto. I ______ found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) ____ one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said, “Yes, I’ll try that.”

Encouraged by your  _____ , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and  ____  meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m  ____  it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.

1.A. found    B. played    C. kept    D. provided

2.A. saving    B. making    C. donating    D. receiving

3.A. business    B. fashion    C. law    D. medical

4.A. what    B. that    C. which    D. where

5.A. at    B. to    C. upon    D. under

6.A. amused    B. worried    C. puzzled    D. disappointed

7.A. roles    B. tests    C. positions    D. shows

8.A. must    B. ought to    C. need    D. could

9.A. ringing    B. blowing    C. falling    D. beating

10.A. choices    B. chances    C. challenges    D. changes

11.A. professor    B. doctor    C. reporter    D. model

12.A. in danger    B. in action    C. in trouble    D. in charge

13.A. weak    B. powerful    C. youthful    D. empty

14.A. came back    B. closed down    C. went by    D. opened up

15.A. hope    B. hardship    C. harmony    D. sadness

16.A. constantly    B. shortly    C. hardly    D. nearly

17.A. and    B. but    C. or    D. for

18.A. description    B. statement    C. praise    D. introduction

19.A. secretly    B. curiously    C. carelessly    D. eagerly

20.A. doing    B. considering    C. correcting    D. reading

 

    Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock. 1. Here’s how to make one.

2. In order to make a change, you need to decide why It’s important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exerciseor just be better prepared for your day! Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.

● Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoesand bags. 3. That’s a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.

● Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you’re tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. 4.

● Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you’ve tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record.5. If not, take another look at other methods you could try.

A. Get a sleep specialist.

B. Find the right motivation.

C. A better plan for sleep can help.

D. And consider setting a second alarm.

E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up.

F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.

G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee.

 

Maybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father, But, Dad, you cant be healthy if youre dead.

Dad, in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run, had forgotten to wear his safety belt-a mistake 75% of US population makes every day. The big question is why.

There have been many myths about safety belt ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago. The following are three of the most common.

Myth the Number One: Its best to be thrown clear of a serious accident.

Truth: Sorry, but any accident serious enough to throw you clear is able to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing. And chances are youll have traveled through a windshield(挡风玻璃) or door to do it. Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times in cases where people are thrown clear.

Myth Number Two: Safety-belts trap people in cars that are burning or sinking in water.

Truth: Sorry again, but studies show that people knocked unconscious(昏迷) due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situation, not to be trapped in them.

Myth Number Three: Safety belts arent needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour(mph).

Truth: When two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other, an unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving headfirst into the ground from a height of 10 metres.

1.Why did Elizabeth say to her father, But, Dad, you cant be healthy if youre dead?

A. He was driving at a great speed.

B. He was running across the street.

C. He didnt have his safety belt on.

D. He didnt take his medicine on time.

2.The reason why father was in a hurry to get home was that he          .

A. wasnt feeling very well

B. hated to drive in the dark

C. wanted to take some exercise

D. didnt want to be caught by the people

3. According to the text, to be thrown clear of a serious accident is very dangerous because you      .

A. may be knocked down by other cars.

B. may get serious hurt thrown out of the car

C. may find it impossible to get away from the seat

D. may get caught in the car door

4.Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe          .

A. the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident

B. they will be unable to think clearly in an accident

C. they will be caught when help comes

D. cars catch fire easily

5.What is the advice given in the text?

A. Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour.

B. Try your best to save yourself in a car accident.

C. Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving.

D. Drive slowly while youre not wearing a safety belt.

 

Do dogs understand us?

Be careful what you say around your dog. It might understand more than you think.

A border collie named Rico recognizes the names of about 200 objects, say researchers in Germany. The dog also appears to be able to learn new words as easily as a 3-year-old child. Its word-learning skills are as good as those of a parrot or chimpanzee(黑猩猩).

In one experiment, the researchers took all 200 items that Rico is supposed to know and divided them into 20 groups of 10 objects. Then the owner told the dog to go and fetch one of the items and bring it back. In four tests, Rico got 37 out of 40 commands right. As the dog couldn't see anyone to get clues, the scientists believe Rico must understand the meanings of certain words.

In another experiment, the scientists took one toy that Rico had never seen before and put it in a room with seven toys whose names the dog already knew. The owner then told Rico to fetch the object, using a word the dog had never heard before.

The correct object was chosen in seven out of l0 tests, suggesting that the dog had worked out the answer by process of elimination(排除法). A month later, Rico remembered half of the new names, which is even more impressive.

Rico is thought to be smarter than the average dog. For one thing, Rico is a border collie, a breed (品种)known for its mental abilities. In addition, the 9-year-old dog has been trained to fetch toys by their names since the age of nine months.

It's hard to know if all dogs understand at least some of the words we say. Even if they do, they can't talk back. Still, it wouldn't hurt to sweet-talk your dog every now and then. You might just get a big, wet kiss in return!

1.From paragraph 2 we know that _______ .

A. animals are as clever as human beings

B. dogs are smarter than parrots and chimpanzees

C. chimpanzees have very good word-learning skills

D. dogs have similar learning abilities as 3-year-old children

2.Both experiments show that_______ .

A. Rico is smart enough to get all commands right

B. Rico can recognize different things including toys

C. Rico has developed the ability of learning mathematics

D. Rico won't forget the names of objects once recognizing them

3.Which of the following statements is true?

A. The purpose of the experiments is to show the border collie's mental abilities.

B. Rico has a better memory partly because of its proper early training.

C. The border collie is world-famous for recognizing objects.

D. Rico is born to understand its owner's commands.

4.What does the writer want to tell us?

A. To train your dog.

B. To talk to your dog.

C. To be friendly to your dog.

D. To be careful with your dog.

 

Spring is a wonderful season to celebrate rebirth and new life. The long,cold winter is over. The weather is warmer and sunnier. The trees again have leaves and the flowers are blooming. The season represents hope,joy and beauty. At this time,many people think of this classical music piece—Spring,which shows happiness. Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi wrote it in the seventeen hundreds.

However,not all songs about spring are happy. This song written and sung by K.D. Lang is about dreaming of spring in cold dark places. She recorded I Dream of Spring in 2008.

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein wrote It Might as Well Be Spring for the movie State Fair in 1945.Frank Sinatra sings it. It is a feeling of restlessness or excitement brought on by the coming of spring. Richard Rodgers also wrote Spring Is Here,this time with Lorenz Hart. Ella Fitzgerald sings this song about feeling lonely during this season.

Frank Loesser wrote the sad song,Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year. Why has the season been delayed? Because the singer's lover has left her. Sarah Vaughn released(发行) her version of the song in 1953.

By now you may be thinking,“Enough with the sad songs,already!”OK,then how about a cowboy song? Gene Autry was one of the America's most famous singing cowboys. He recorded When It's Springtime in the Rockies in 1937.

And finally,we'll leave you with a sunny song called Up Jumped Spring. Freddie Hubbard wrote this jazz song in 1977 and Billy Taylor Trio performs it.

1.If you are in a bad mood,you'd better listen to________.

A. Up Jumped Spring

B. I Dream of Spring

C. Spring Is Here

D. Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year

2.It Might as Well Be Spring is a song that________.

A. is also called State Fair

B. is sung by Ella Fitzgerald

C. has a lonely feeling

D. was written by two people

3.According to the passage,which of the following is TRUE?

A. Most songs about spring are written by Italian composers.

B. K. D. Lang was good at writing happy songs.

C. Sarah Vaughn sang the song Up Jumped Spring first.

D. Gene Autry was a famous cowboy singer before K.D. Lang.

 

San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

San Francisco Winery Tour

Running: February 1st through April 30th

This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer. (Included in tickets price)

Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request.

Duration(时长): 2 hours

Price: $90

Back to the Fifties Tour

Running: August 16th through August 31st

This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.

Departing form the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Duration: 2 hours

Price: $90

Spooky Halloween Tour

Running: October 10th through October 31st

Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.

Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Price: Available upon request

Holiday Lights Tour

Running: December 6th through December 23nd

This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.

Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Advance reservations required.

1.Which of the tours is available in March?

A. San Francisco Winery Tour.    B. Back to the Fifties Tour.

C. Spooky Halloween Tour.    D. Holiday Lights Tour.

2.What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?

A. Go to Treasure Island.    B. Enjoy the holiday scenes.

C. Have free ice cream.    D. Visit the Presidio district.

3.What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?

A. Take some drinks.    B. Set off early in the morning.

C. Wear warm clothes.    D. Make reservations in advance.

 

听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。

1.What did Peter find when he woke up one morning?

A. His house was surrounded by the flood.

B. There was water all over the floor.

C. His car was upside down in the street.

2.What is the usual rainfall of the whole month of June in Peter’s hometown?

A. About 16 inches.    B. About 17 inches.    C. About 70 inches.

3.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A. How people fought against a natural disaster.

B. Many people died in a serious flood.

C. A big flood struck Peter’s hometown.

 

听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1.Where does the conversation take place?

A. At a seafood shop.    B. In a dining hall.    C. On the phone.

2.What do we know about the restaurant?

A. It is famous for seafood.

B. It seldom accepts large parties.

C. Famous people often come to dine.

3.What can we learn from the conversation?

A. The restaurant is by the sea.

B. Seafood is very popular nowadays.

C. Regular customers have advantages there.

 

听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1.What is the woman going to do at the very beginning of the conversation?

A. She is going to watch TV.

B. She is going to go out.

C. She is going to do some reading.

2.What does the man like doing?

A. He likes going out.

B. He likes watching TV.

C. He likes doing some reading.

3.What do they probably do at last?

A. They will watch TV together.

B. They will go out and enjoy themselves together.

C. They will do their music.

 

听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1.What illness does the man suffer from?

A. A bad cold.    B. Bird flu.    C. Lung cancer.

2.What caused the man’s illness?

A. The tiredness.

B. The air conditioning.

C. No regular exercise.

3.Why doesn’t the man get regular exercise?

A. He doesn’t have time.

B. He doesn’t like playing sports.

C. He didn’t realize the importance of exercise.

 

听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1.What will the woman probably do if she’s caught in a thunderstorm?

A. Stand on the ground.

B. Put herself in water.

C. Try to find a house.

2.What does the man think of taking a bath during a thunderstorm?

A. It is acceptable.

B. It is dangerous.

C. It is unbelievable.

3.What does the woman think about the man’s action?

A. It is unusual.    B. It is unnecessary.    C. It is very practical.

 

Where is Jane and Bill’s new house?

A. Near a train station.

B. Near an airport.

C. Near a highway.

 

How does the man feel about his job?

A. He enjoys it.

B. He doesn’t like it at all.

C. He wants to find a new job.

 

What is the woman going to do first?

A. Send the e-mail.    B. Fix the computer.    C. Go to the club.

 

What do we know about Bill?

A. He will finish the paper soon.

B. He’s not going to write the paper.

C. He seldom completes his work early.

 

What is the man doing?

A. Asking for help.

B. Making suggestions.

C. Asking for permission.

 

“中国梦”已经成为一个社会热点话题,根据最近央视的社会调查,不同的人群有不同的梦想。请结合表格提示,用英语写一篇关于“中国梦(Chinese Dream)”的演讲稿。

不同人群

梦想

城市居民

交通…、环境…

大学生

就业…、食品…

农民

教育…、医疗…

你的梦想

(请考生根据自己的经历或感想, 提出至少两个梦想)

 

参考词汇:   监督 supervision

注意:

1. 对所给提示逐一陈述, 适当发挥,不要简单翻译。

2. 词数120 左右。开头已经写好, 不计入总词数。

3. 作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息,如校名、人名等。

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

My uncle will never forget what happened to him yesterday. Towards the evening, he was 1.(邀请) to an inn. He enjoyed his dinner with his friends, 2.() a lot of wine As a r3., he got drunk. He insisted on driving home after the meal, although his friends tried to 4.(说服)him not to.    A few minutes later, he was winding his w5. on the street.  And then his car ran 6.a tall tree. Fortunately, he was still alive, though s7. injured. The police came to the scene, and he was taken to hospital. Naturally, he had to 8. in hospital for several days. W9. still, his driving license was cancelled. How he regretted 10. he had done without listening to his friends.

 

Vibram FiveFingers Shoe Sale

● Styles

Vibram FiveFingers Shoe, more like gloves than shoes, come in a variety of styles and sizes including KomodoSport, Classic, Sprint, Flow, KSO, Bikila, men's styles FiveFingers Spyridon, and women's styles. Children's KSO styles are available. KSO is the most popular. The Vibram FiveFingers Classic Barefoot Shoe is one of the most creative products on the market and is based on the concept that being barefoot helps you balance, your connection with the earth and energy, and gives you the ability to move in a more natural, healthy way.

● Origin

Vibram FiveFingers was invented in 1999 by Robert Fliri, a design student from Vinschgau who wanted to "figure out a way to keep firm when moving around." They were developed and introduced in 2005. These super-thin sports shoes will be a hit in the world of running and fitness.

● Purpose

Their potential use of Vibram FiveFingers was suggested to the Vibram CEO by Ted McDonald, a runner who earned the nickname "Barefoot Ted" for his bare feet and successful career as a barefoot running coach. The purpose of these shoes is to provide for fitness, running, water sports, yoga, travelling and other sports. However, Vibram FiveFingers is a type of sports shoe, which was originally invented for boat racers to deep firm on wet smooth boat floors without the barefoot experience.

● Health effects

Strange though FiveFingers may look, these so-called barefoot shoes reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain. Barefoot running, which is similar to running with FiveFingers on, appears to decrease the risk of ankle injury.

1.It can be inferred that FiveFingers shoes can _________.

A. have a space for each toe

B. be worn for many years

C. be difficult to wash

D. be the latest Nike model

2.What kind of Vibram FiveFingers sells best according to the passage?

A. Classic.    B. Flow.    C. Bikila.    D. KSO.

3.Why was Vibram FiveFingers invented?

A. To give runners the ability to run in a natural and healthy way.

B. To let runners have some experiences with barefoot running.

C. To help boat racers keep firm on wet smooth boat floors.

D. To provide footwear to be mainly used for water sports.

4.We can know from the passage that____.

A. FiveFingers can hurt runners’ feet sometimes

B. FiveFingers can protect runners’ feet very well

C. runners wearing FiveFingers can run on sharp objects

D. runners wear FiveFingers to exercise the muscles in their feet

 

What do you get when you mix six little pigs, four monkeys and the deadly Ebola virus? Bad news, according to a recent experiment by Canadian researchers.

The experiment is the first to suggest that the Ebola virus can spread through the air. The study, published in November, detailed how the virus apparently moved from pigs to monkeys without their coming into physical contact. Previously, researchers thought animals had to touch to pass along the virus, which has been blamed for the deaths of more than 1,500 people.

In the experiment, researchers infected six piglets with Ebola. The team then placed the infected piglets in a room with several monkeys. A barrier separated the monkeys from the pigs, so the two species could not touch. And yet, after about a week, two monkeys became sick, infected with the virus. A few days later, the other two monkeys also fell sick with Ebola.

The Ebola virus is named for a river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa, close to where the germ was discovered. The virus causes high fevers and deadly bleeding disorders in primates, including people and monkeys. It is often deadly. However, scientists previously believed that the virus spread only through direct contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person or animal. Other viruses, including the ones that cause chicken pox and the common cold, are known to spread through the air.

Though Ebola too appeared to spread through the air in the laboratory experiment, researchers haven’t documented any cases of airborne infection under normal conditions. Since the discovery of Ebola in 1976, it has infected more than 2,200 people. Of that total, only 13 people fell ill apparently without coming into direct contact with an infected animal or person. If Ebola spreads easily through the air, scientists and doctors would expect to see more such cases.

1.What does the underlined part “Bad news” in Paragraph1 refer to?

A. The animals will only spread the virus to other animals.

B. Canadian researchers have not reached a conclusion.

C. The virus will be spread among people by pigs and monkeys.

D. The pigs and monkeys will get infected with the virus.

2.What have researchers surprisingly found about the Ebola virus recently?

A. The Ebola virus can be deadly to animals in the wild.

B. The Ebola virus can spread without direct physical contact.

C. The Ebola virus can kill humans after they get infected with it.

D. Animals have to touch each other to pass along the Ebola virus.

3.What do we know about the Ebola virus?

a. It was first found in an African country.

b. It spreads totally differently from chicken pox.

c. It cannot spread through other body fluids besides blood.

d. People usually suffer from high fevers after getting infected.

e. It spread only through direct contact with the blood in the past.

A. abe    B. ad    C. abc    D. bcde

4.It is implied about the Ebola virus in the last paragraph that ___.

A. it has killed thirteen people in total through air spreading

B. it cannot cause any human infections under normal conditions

C. spreading through the air is not an efficient route of transmission

D. more than 2,200 people have died because of the infection of the virus

 

American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing, just as American society is changing.

After World War II, the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angeles and Houston are cities where population shifts(转移)to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, city residents(居民)became wealthier. They had more children so they needed more space. They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs(郊区)。

 Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now adults. Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving back into the city. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers.

This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s , many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.

Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying . Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure: many dying cities are alive again.

1.What does the author think of cities all over the world?

A. They are alive.    B. They are hopeless.

C. They are similar.    D. They are different.

2.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II?

A. Because older American cities were dying.

B. Because they were richer and needed more space.

C. Because cities contained the worst parts of society.

D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.

3.According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people in American cities .

A. are faced with housing problems.    B. are forced to move to the suburbs.

C. want to sell their buildings.    D. need more money for daily expenses.

4.We can conclude from the text that     .

A. American cities are changing for the worse.

B. people have different views on American cities.

C. many people are now moving from American cities.

D. the population is decreasing in older  American cities.

 

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