[单项选择]Passage Three What are the beauties of Hawaii Let’s start with four. The beach, famous for its water temperature, air temperature and waves, is the first beauty. There are hundreds of miles of beaches on the twenty islands of Hawaii. They are thought to be among the finest beaches in the world. Then, what do you think would be the second beautiful thing It is volcanoes (火山), of course. These volcanoes are not just a part of the islands; they made the islands in the first place. Because of them the islands are still growing. What would be the third thing of beauty that the first visitor to Hawaii would notice It probably wouldn’t be just one thing, but many things: all the wonderful fruits and flowers of the islands. Sugar cane, bananas and pineapples are Hawaii’s biggest exports. Sugar cane has been growing in Hawaii for a thousand years. As for pineapples, the islands produce more than any other places in the world, which has made Dole Company the biggest fruit-packing company
A. one island
B. twenty islands
C. sixty-four islands
D. hundreds of islands

[单项选择]Passage Three What are the beauties of Hawaii Let’s start with four. The beach, famous for its water temperature, air temperature and waves, is the first beauty. There are hundreds of miles of beaches on the twenty islands of Hawaii. They are thought to be among the finest beaches in the world. Then, what do you think would be the second beautiful thing It is volcanoes (火山), of course. These volcanoes are not just a part of the islands; they made the islands in the first place. Because of them the islands are still growing. What would be the third thing of beauty that the first visitor to Hawaii would notice It probably wouldn’t be just one thing, but many things: all the wonderful fruits and flowers of the islands. Sugar cane, bananas and pineapples are Hawaii’s biggest exports. Sugar cane has been growing in Hawaii for a thousand years. As for pineapples, the islands produce more than any other places in the world, which has made Dole Company the biggest fruit-packing company
A. They are not a part of the islands.
B. They actually made the islands.
C. They are the first in the world.
D. They are growing.

[单项选择]
What are the automobile engineers trying to do
A. Improve the batteries of electric cars.
B. Increase the number of electric cars.
C. Design a new device for electric cars.
D. Look for new ways to improve safety.

[填空题]According to legend, Coca-Cola began in a three-legged kettle in the back yard of Atlanta pharmacist Dr. John Styth Pemberton.

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What does the American culture teach people
A. Protesting their unequal treatment.
B. Enduring all the hardships willingly.
C. Fulfilling their dreams through hard work.
D. Learning how to get freedom and equality.

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What do the experts believe will happen by the year 2050
A. The sea level will be 20 centimeters higher than it is now.
B. The sea will be empty if we continue fishing at this pace.
C. The problems to explore the sea will have been largely solved.
D. People will depend largely on sea foods and minerals.

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What kind of minerals can we find on the ocean floor
A. Iron and copper.
B. Gold and copper.
C. Nickel and bronze.
D. Iron and bronze.

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What do Americans often think of when thinking of freedom
A. Collectivism.
B. Equality.
C. Social group.
D. Individualism.

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What do we learn about the sea in the modem technological world
A. It is the largest supplier of valuable minerals.
B. It will disappear in about thirty years.
C. It is beginning to grow smaller and smaller.
D. It offers many resources to help mankind survive.

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What is the big problem with an electric car
A. Its battery is not powerful enough.
B. Its battery is of enormous size.
C. It costs too much money.
D. It breaks down easily.

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What is mentioned as one of the problems associated with the American freedom
A. People can easily fight with each other.
B. Conflicts with others become inevitable.
C. Americans are too concerned about their status.
D. One’s freedom can conflict with others’ rights.

[单项选择]Passage Three