6大一英语试题.doc

测试题6 Part I Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C), and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage?1 ?? ??? The Statue of Liberty was declared a national monument by the President on October 15, 1924. The boundaries of the monument were set at the outer edge of old Fort Wood.?? ???On August 3, 1956, a joint resolution of the Congress approved the change of the islands name to Liberty Island. This was done in recognition of the special importance of the statue and of the plan to construct at its base, within the walls of old Fort Wood, the American Museum of Immigration. This Museum honors all those who came to this land in search of freedom and opportunity and to whom the Statue of Liberty was a shining beacon.?? ???While Liberty Island, with an area of about 12 acres, is located in the upper bay of New York Harbor, it is geographically in the territorial waters of New Jersey. Liberty Island is almost three-eighths of a mile offshore from Jersey City, New Jersey,?which is the source of telephone, power, and water services. It is about one and five-eighths miles from the Battery, at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, New York City. Transportation and mail services are provided by boat from the Battery. At present a privately owned ferry line is operating under contract with the government.?? ???The monument is open daily, Sundays and holidays included, from 9 a.m. to 5 p. m.. Souvenirs, post cards, and food are provided through the facilities of a private concessioner. Postal and telephone facilities are also available. Seatwalls are provided on the grounds and benches on the walkaround of the statue. Momument personnel are on duty and will be glad to answer any questions.?? ???There?are?a?n