[填空题]New England is an area of (S1) _________ It is said that in New England,(S2) _________ .A large part of New England (S3) _________ farms and farming lands. Yet, New England is not really a fanning area.(S4) _________ .Generally, they are only large enough to support one family .It also happens that the soil of New England is not good.(S5) _________ for so many years that(S6) _________ .(S7) _________ work in factories of small businesses. In these factories they make watches and clocks, shoes, clothing, (S8) _________ ,leather goods, etc. New England workmen (S9) _________ in making many of these things. This skill(S10) _________ in families from father to son.S1

[填空题]New England is an area of (S1) _________ It is said that in New England,(S2) _________ .A large part of New England (S3) _________ farms and farming lands. Yet, New England is not really a fanning area.(S4) _________ .Generally, they are only large enough to support one family .It also happens that the soil of New England is not good.(S5) _________ for so many years that(S6) _________ .(S7) _________ work in factories of small businesses. In these factories they make watches and clocks, shoes, clothing, (S8) _________ ,leather goods, etc. New England workmen (S9) _________ in making many of these things. This skill(S10) _________ in families from father to son.S2

[单项选择]Many New England communities do not permit the construction of a “modernist” building, lest it alter their overall architectural integrity.
A. in case that
B. in spite that
C. for fear that
D. in order that

[单项选择]Passage ThreeA. In New England. B. In the South.
C. In the Midwest. D. In the North.

[简答题]S1. The distance from the center of England to the south coast is about

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County fairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment. One popular event is the pie-eating contest. If you want to take part in the contest, it is a good idea to remember these guidelines: first, make sure your stomach is nearly empty of food. Eating a whole pie can be hard if you have just finish a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pie you are going to eat. The cream types are a good choice. They slide down the throat more easily. Placing your hands in the right position adds to the chances of winning. There is a temptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will result in becoming disqualified. Don’t just sit on your hands, if your hands are tied behind your back, you will not be tempted to make use of them. Now you are ready to show your talent at eating pies. The object of course, is to get the bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better to start at the outside and work toward the middle. This method

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