Modern history has witnessed Chinas great suffering and the humiliation of Chinese people
A. primitive
B. ancient
C. religious
D. urban
A.at our request
B.at our disposal
C.in our presence
D.in our sight
M: Pretty good! Prof. Lincoln talked a lot about Africa yesterday. (13) Do you know which African country has the strongest economy?
W: (13) I would guess South Africa. It's probably got the most modern infrastructure of all the African countries.
M: (13) Exactly! And Prof. Lincoln said that it is one of the most stable democracies in that part of the world.
W: Sounds interesting. What else did Prof. Lincoln say?
M: As developed as it is now, that's not to say that there haven't been problems. I bet you can guess what I'm referring to.
W: Apartheid?
M: Yes, under apartheid, the government maintained a policy of separating the white minority and the black majority. (14) Early on, black people were barred from being members of parliament. It was a whites-only government.
W: Does everyone speak English in South Africa?
M: No, not necessarily. Most people do, but there are actually eleven official languages. English is one. The most commonly spoken language that's native to the area would be Zulu.
W: And... And how about the population there?
M: Interestingly, South Africa has the largest population of people of European descent in Africa, and the largest Indian population outside of Asia. Not only that, (15) it also has the largest mixed race community in Africa.
W: Oh, you really know a lot about that country now! I guess I want to audit at the history class next semester.
M: I bet you won't regret it.
13. According to the conversation, what is the situation about South Africa?
14.What does the man say about the black people under apartheid?
15.What can we learn about South Africa from the conversation?
(1)
A.It has the strongest economy in Africa.
B.It is the most famous country in Africa.
C.It has the most stable democracy in Africa.
D.It has the biggest population in Africa.
Questions for discussion. 1) How has the status of African Americans improved in the course of American history? 2) What were the main reasons for the American Civil War? How did it help shape modern American race relations?
W: Last year I visited Europe. It was interesting to see the ancient ruins there, too.
M: When I look at our country's history, I begin to sense what a young country the States really is.
W: Yes. There are many countries whose histories were ancient when ours was just beginning.
M: The first English settlers arrived in America about the time the last Chinese dynasty began.
W: I believe one reason America has been able to be so successful in so many aspects is that it had no ancient traditions to bind it down.
M: Why would you say that? The settlers to America came from countries all over the world and must have brought their traditions with them.
W: Yes, they did and those traditions have enriched the American heritage; however, their purpose in coming to this new country was so they could make a change from the way they were living. Most immigrants to America were penniless. They came here to take advantage of a new way of life.
M: Sometimes I think we ignore the history of the native people encountered here in the Americas, both North and South.
W: Well, that's true. I've noticed, however, that the remains of civilizations in North America don't appear to be as ancient as those found in Mexico or Central and South America.
M: Those civilizations must have been as ancient as what I saw in China. They didn't have an influence on the modern countries, though. Why is that?
W: It's because those were dead civilizations. For some reasons, the traditions from those civilizations did not carry on to the surviving natives of the land.
M: Do you think that's the reason, or is it that the immigrants who exerted authority over the natives were able to suppress their traditions?
W: I would think both are explanations.
(20)
A.Chinese ancient history.
B.European history.
C.American native civilization.
D.American history.
听力原文:W: Has your brother bought his books yet?
M: He bought a history book, but the Chinese and English textbooks were sold out.
Which book has the man’s brother got?
A.An English textbook.
B.A chemistry book.
C.A Chinese textbook.
D.A history book.
听力原文:W: Has your brother bought his books yet?
M: He bought a history book, but the Chinese and English text - books were sold out.
Q: Which book has the man' s brother got?
(16)
A.An England textbook.
B.A Chinese textbook.
C.A chemistry book.
D.A history book.
In the four volumes published so far no attempt has been made to explain 【C13】______ China has not kept up with the West in science and technology in modern【C14】______ . It is probable that the answer【C15】______ in the social and economic history of China, where a static society 【C16】______ a relatively benevolent regime of scholar-gentry contrasts 【C17】______ the potentially revolutionary and dynamic society of the West at the end of the Middle Ages. In recent years; the Chinese government has been making every effort to【C18】______ the West again, and there is【C19】______ doubt that the gap is being【C20】______ year by year. But will China avoid the West's mistake?
【C1】
A.version
B.volume
C.selection
D.collection
听力原文:W: Has your brother bought this book yet?
M: He bought a history book,but the English textbook was sold out.
Q: Which book has the man's brother got?
(5)
A.An English textbook.
B.A Chinese textbook.
C.A chemistry book.
D.A history book.
听力原文:W: Why are you so tried and upset?
M: I've been taking the history course this term. But the trouble is that I'll never get through the reading list.
Why is the man worried?
A.He finds history books difficult to understand.
B.He has to read a lot of history books.
C.He doesn't like the history course.
D.He has lost his history book.
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