Washington D.C.is the capital of the United States. It's the center of the 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 Congress(国会)decided to place the nation's new capital in the east of the country. It was built halfway between the northern and the southern states of the America. And of course it was named after George Washington，the first President of the United States.
There are many tourist sights in Washington. One of them 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 John F.Kennedy Center is a famous center of art and culture. It has many great musical and theatre performances throughout the year.
1.The writer mainly talks about________.
A. Washington B. the history and culture of Washington
C. buildings and sights in Washington D. the history of Washington
2.From the passage we know that Washington is located in________.
A. the east of the USA
B. the center of the USA
C. the east and halfway away from the north
D. the east，on the middle point from north to south of the country
3.The writer introduces Washington in the order of ________.
A. general introduction，history，sights and culture.
B. general introduction，sights and history
C. population，history and culture
D. history and culture
4.It can be learned from the passage that________.
A. Washington is the largest city in the USA
B. Washington is also the center of economic in the USA
C. it is situated in the west of the USA
D. Washington is a young city
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What does the phrase “a stone’s throw away” probably mean?
A. Far away. B. Close by C. Hard to find.
2.Why did Mr. Brown decide to have a look at the house?
A. The house was very cheap.
B. The house was very big.
C. The house was in a good location.
3.What can we learn from this talk?
A. Mr. Brown bought the house in the country.
B. Mr. Brown thought the housing agent had lied.
C. Mr. Brown thought the house was closer to the city
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What was in the woman’s dream?
A. Her physics teacher. B. An apple tree. C. A new house.
2.Why did the woman have the dream, according to the man?
A. She was hungry.
B. She studied too hard.
C. She exercised too much.
3.What can we lean from the man?
A. He never remembers his dream.
B. He knows French better than English.
C. He once had the same experience as the woman.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What do we know about the man?
A. He got a raise.
B. He just got a new job.
C. He moved into a new house.
2.What kind of TV set does the woman suggest?
A. A small one. B. A big one C. A cheap one.
3.Why does the woman give the man such a suggestion?
A. Prices will go up soon.
B. New products come out every year.
C. His living room isn’t very big.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where is the bank?
A. Near a bus stop.
B. Across from a supermarket.
C. Next to a bookstore.
2.How far away is the bank?
A. Two blocks away. B. Three blocks away. C. Fourteen blocks away.
3.Which of the following does the man choose to take?
A. Bus No.104. B. Streetcar B-201 C. Streetcar B-102.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where is the man’s mother now?
A. In the hospital. B. At home. C. In the office.
2.Why will the man ask for a week off?
A. He has to see a doctor.
B. He needs to look after his mother.
C. He hasn’t hired anyone to help him yet.
3.What does the woman think of the man?
A. He is thoughtful. B. He is helpful to her. C. He is a successful man.
