听力原文: Alaska is known for its cold snowy weather. For many years, dog sleds were the o
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A.Winter in Alaska.
B.The brave Alaskan people.
C.Alaskan transportation today.
D.A dog sled race.
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A.Winter in Alaska.
B.The brave Alaskan people.
C.Alaskan transportation today.
D.A dog sled race.
听力原文: "Damage is expected to total into the tens of millions of dollars after several days of flooding in south central Alaska. But it's believed no one has been hurt." Tim Wolston, of member station KSKA in Anchorage reports. "As many as fifteen homes have been destroyed and hundreds more damaged (33)in the town of Seward, southeast of Anchorage. The main road leading into Seward has been washed away cutting off the town from outside. Mayor Harry Giesler says hundreds have been evacuated; others prefer to wait it out. 'You know, Alaskans are a very hearty bunch, and especially people that have things like dog teams and animals. They are very, very reluctant to leave their home as long as it's even there.' (34)Rain is forecast to continue for at least another day in Seward. Meanwhile, north of Anchorage, two bridges have been washed away, (35)and the Alaska Railroad, a major form. of transportation between Anchorage and Fairbanks has been cut off, making it very difficult for residents in interior Alaska to get to five. The governor has issued disaster declarations to free up state fund for emergency relief. The state is hoping for federal assistance as well. For National Public Radio, this is Tim Wolston in Anchorage, Alaska."
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A.Southeast of Anchorage.
B.South of Anchorage.
C.Southwest of Anchorage.
D.East of Anchorage.
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A.Southeast of Anchorage.
B.South of Anchorage.
C.Southwest of Anchorage.
D.East of Anchorage.
听力原文:Why did he go to Alaska?
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A.Because there were beautiful sights there.
B.Because gold was found there.
C.Because his parents lived there.
D.Because he needed a rest there.
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A.The trip was worth the time but not the money.
B.The trip was worth the money but not the time.
C.The trip was a waste of time and money.
D.The trip was not a waste of time or money.
PART C
Directions: You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.
听力原文: Alaska belonged to Russia until the United States purchased the territory just after the Civil War. Influences of the Russian period are to be seen in Southeast, Southwest, and Central Alaska today. You drive to quiet, peaceful communities on the Kenai Peninsula, or fly to Kodiak or Sitka, and step back into a simpler, less hurried time. Strolling through the grounds of a Russian Orthodox church is like stepping back into nineteenth-century Russia, but you' re still in the United States. "What an incredible buy", you realize. "Russia sold us this magnificent land for only two cents an acre".
Anchorage, the commercial hub and home for nearly half of the state's 400,000 residents, is one of the youngest major cities in the United States. Anchorage today is an 'air crossroads' to more than 1.5 million passengers who shuttle each year over the Pole between Europe and the Far East or who fly on direct flights to Alaska from the West Coast and Midwest cities. You don't know quite what to expect when your jet lands at Anchorage. The name sounds nautical, but driving into town you realize you've entered a familiar, modern city. Here, Alaskans have pushed a hole in the frontier and made an exciting urban oasis. Your surprise makes it all the more exciting.
Russian influence is obvious in Alaska in all of the regions named except which one?
A.The Southeast.
B.The Northwest.
C.The Southwest.
D.The central part of the state.
听力原文: Alaska, which was called Russian America before it was sold to the United States, joined the Union as the forty-ninth state in 1959. (Hawaii was the fiftieth state to join the Union. ) Alaska is now the largest of all the 50 states in the U.S.
It was in 1867 that President A. Johnson's Secretary of State, Seward, bought Alaska from the Russians at a cost of $ 7.2 million. The buying of the huge northern land mass seemed at first something foolishly done. Nor only was Alaska difficult to reach, but it was also hard to live in, and it appeared to have no importance in times of war. Besides, there are volcanoes there as Alaska lies on the Pacific "ring of fire." In Alaska, large treeless areas are covered with snow all the year round. For these reasons the buying of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly" at that time.
However, in 1896 gold was found in Alaska, and people poured into the land quickly. Since then other important natural resources were discovered, including oil. Soon, people changed their thinking about "Seward's Folly".
But most people visit Alaska in order to see the endless beauty of nature that the northern land discloses to them. For instance, there are about 11,000 islands in Alaska. And in a certain area of Alaska, the sun does not set for 82 days every year.
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A.In 1959.
B.In 1867.
C.In 1896.
D.In 1872.
M: There is the Yukon in Alaska,and also the Colorado River.They are 3,168 kilometers and 2,186 kilometers respectively.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
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A.Mississippi River is 6,040 kilometers.
B.Yukon River is 3,186 kilometers.
C.Alaska River is 3,168 kilometers.
D.Colorado River is 2,186 kilometers.
W: Yes, l am, and I can't wait! I've never been up close to a whale before. Do you think we'll see many whales today?Cindy told me she didn't see anything last time, so I think it really depends on luck. What would you say?
M: Well, I think we should have better luck, because this is the best time of the year to see whales.
W: Why is winter the best time of the year to see whales?
M: At this time of the year, the whales are heading south from Alaska to warmer water for the winter. Then they'll return to Alaska before summer.
W: So we can see lots of whales busy traveling at this particular point. By the way, do you know how long the boat trip is? Cindy said it was like quite a long day, and I think it was probably because she didn't see anything.
M: The boat leaves at one o'clock and returns at about three o'clock. So you may want to get to the fisherman's wharf before one.
W: Only a two-hour trip?
M: Yes, the whale-watching travel is pretty close to shore, so we don't need to go out very far in the ocean to see them.
W: I guess two hours is probably enough. I've never actually been out on the ocean in a boat, and I'm not really sure I'll like it. OK, then, I will see you this afternoon?
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A.She was very lucky to see many whales.
B.She didn't go to the whale-watching trip.
C.She didn't see a whale on her whale-watching trip.
D.She liked the whale-watching trip very much.
What kind of a plane was it that crashed?
A.A war plane.
B.A freight plane.
C.An ordinary plane.
D.A float plane.
The accident took place ______.
A.in Alaska
B.in South America
C.at Bicester
D.in the army camp
It was in 1867 that President A. Johnson's Secretary of State, Seward, bought Alaska from the Russians at a cost of $ 7.2 million. The buying of the huge northern land mass seemed at first something foolishly done. Not only was Alaska difficult to reach, but it was also hard to live in, and it appeared to have no importance in times of war. Besides, there are volcanoes there as Alaska lies on the Pacific "ring of fire." In Alaska, large treeless areas are covered with snow all the year round. For these reasons the buying of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly" at that time.
However, in 1896 gold was found in Alaska, and people poured into the land quickly. Since then other important natural resources were discovered, including oil. Soon, people changed their thinking about "Seward's Folly".
But most people visit Alaska in order to see the endless beauty of nature that the northern land discloses to them. For instance, there are about 11,000 islands in Alaska. And in a certain area of Alaska, the sun does not set ice 82 days every year.
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A.In 1959.
B.In 1896.
C.In 1867.
D.In 1872.
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