Most Americans have a city they like best. Over the years, American songwriters have described these feelings in music. More songs have been written about America's biggest city, New York, than about any other city. Many others dream about leaving their small towns to go there. They want to become rich and famous. Frank Sinatra sings about this dream in the most popular song written about New York.
Almost three-million people live in the middle western city of Chicago, Illinois. It is now America's third largest city. It used to be the second largest city. So, of course, it needed its own song. Judy Garland sings the song, "Chicago, Chicago. "
One of America's most exciting cities is Las Vegas, Nevada. In nineteen-sixty-four, Elvis Presley starred in a movie called "Viva Las Vegas." Here is the song from that movie. It is sung by the group Z-Z Top.
As we all know, one of the most beautiful cities in America is San Francisco, California. The most popular song about the city is called "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Tony Bennett recorded it in nineteen-sixty-two. It sold more than three-million records.
Many people love Los Angeles, California. It is now America's second largest city. Los Angeles is popular because the weather is warm and the sun shines almost all the time. Randy Newman sings about his feelings for the city in the song, "I Love L.A." Not everyone, however, loves Los Angeles. Some people do not like all the big roads around the city. They like living in a smaller place. A place like San Jose, California. Dionne Warwick sings about going back to this city. The song is, "Do You Know The Way To San Jose."
Songs about American Cities
| States |
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Features |
Songs |
Songwriters/ Band |
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New York |
America's biggest city |
A song about New York |
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| Illinois |
Chicago, |
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"Chicago, Chicago" |
Judy Garland |
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America's second largest city |
Randy Newman |
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| San Francisco |
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"I Left My Heart in San Francisco." |
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small |
"Do You Know The Way To San Jose |
Dionne Warwick |
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| Nevada |
Las Vegas |
exciting |
A song from "Viva Las Vegas." |
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第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。
Anna pushed herself up from the bench and walked steadily with her walking sticks toward the office. As soon as she entered the room, she saw it. _____16______ blue umbrella was there, unopened, ____17______ a floor-to-ceiling window. _____18____（see） it so near, nearly within reach, Anna forgot herself and pointed to her possession.
“That is mine,” she said. “My son brought it to me from Paris and I want it back.”
The man had risen when she entered and he ___19_______(remain) standing. He turned to look at the umbrella ____20______ she pointed. “Yes. I know the umbrella is from Paris, ” he said, showing a mix of innocence and curiosity. “Actually, it ____21______(make) in Italy, but it’s sold in Paris. It’s not the one your son gave you. I bought it myself.”
Anna stared at him. Was he claiming that it was his own umbrella? She had run all the way to this office building from the shop _____22______ her umbrella was stolen.
“My son gave _____23_____ to me,” Anna countered. “ It means everything to me, because my son is ____24______(die).”
As soon as she said them, Anna knew she had made a mistake. She had opened herself up to a stranger. He had no business knowing the most important fact of her life, a grief she kept private. ___25_____could anyone understand what her son’s death meant to her?
第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题l 5分．满分l5分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—25的相应位置上。
In social life, time plays a very important part．In the U.S.A.,guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation 16 a dinner party is extended only three or four days 17 the party date．But it is not true in all countries．In 18 areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make 19 appointment too far in advance because plans that are made for a date more than a week away tend 20 (forget)．The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world．Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from cultures 21 time is treated differently．Promptness is valued highly in American life, for example．If people are not punctual, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully 22 (responsibility). In the U.S.A. no one would think of keeping a business associate 23 (wait) for an hour; 24 would be too impolite．A person who is 5 minutes late will say a few words of explanation, 25 perhaps he will not complete the sentence．
第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题l 5分．满分l5分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—25的相应位置上。
Tony, a robot made by Larry Belmond’s company, was expected to do house work. And it was tested out by Larry’s wife, Claire, when he was 16 (absence) for three weeks. The handsome and smooth-haired Tony left Claire 17 (alarm) at first sight of Tony because he was too handsome for a machine. When Tony offered to help her dress, Claire felt embarrassed.
But when Tony’s sympathy won her trust Claire told Tony how she and her home weren’t elegant(优雅的，极好的) and how she envied Gladys Claffern, one of the richest and most powerful women around. As Tony made effort to help Claire get herself and her home 18 (improve), Claire began to feel her earlier attitude 19 Tony really absurd(荒唐可笑的，荒唐的，不合理的).
Then one day, Claire got protected from a rude salesman by ringing 20 Tony and asking the man to speak to Tony but found her “affair” with Tony discovered as she turned 21to see Gladys Claffern standing nearby. But then Claire, 22 (advise) by Tony, arranged a party to invite Gladys and her friends to the house when it was 23 (complete) transformed.
The love scene well planned by Tony without Claire’s knowledge won Claire a sweet victory as her guests had seen everything, but she shouted “Leave me alone!” and cried her heart out. 24 Tony caused no risk to Claire’s marriage; he was finally taken back to the company to be 25 (built), for he was a heartbreaker for women!
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第二卷(共35分)
第二节短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）SECTION C (12 points)
Direction: Complete the following passage by using one word that best fits the context.
Winter swimming has become popular in Beijing. Many years ago,48people would go swimming in the city waters. But now there is a winter swimming club, 49 has more than 2,000 members. The oldest is 84 years of age and the youngest is only 7. The members are from all walks of life. They may be workers, peasants, soldiers, teachers and students. Even though it is now the coldest ti
me of the season and the water 50is around 0℃, many winter swimmers still swim in the icy waters. They enjoy 51 in the lake, while people by the water are wearing 52clothes.
Why are so many people interested in winter swimming? Because it can do 53to your health.
Bei Sha is 54good example, he is 69 years old, and he once suffered from heart trouble for 26 years. After ten years of winter swimming, he is now 55good health.