[单项选择]The living standards of the new immigrants were improved in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries mainly because
A. they kept the political bosses in power.
B. the political bosses gave them a lot of practical help.
C. they had a much stronger feeling of being a part of the larger culture.
D. there was a rapid growth in American economy at that time.

[单项选择]______ she was living in New York that she met her husband Tom.
A. Just when
B. When
C. As
D. It was while

[单项选择]This is my brother,_____________, living in New Jersey, works as a software engineer.
A. that
B. who
C. whom
D. which

[单项选择]How many people were living in the building


A. 113.
B. 120.
C. 130.
D. 180.

[单项选择]Who were the earliest people living in North America
A. The Spanish.
B. The English.
C. The Negroes.
D. The Indians.

[单项选择]There were no more than seven people living in the house. In the house she found a few things for seven people.

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Every year New Zealanders living in London can be seen loading up Kombi vans and heading off to experience the "classic European holiday", The trip usually starts in the north of France, after crossing the channel from Dover in England to Calais, driving down through France, over the Pyrenees into Spain, west into Portugal and then across the Continent to Italy and often beyond. There are numerous reasons young New Zealanders take this rite of passage—as well as seeing all the fantastic sights and tasting the delights of Europe’s food and wine, it’s relatively inexpensive. The Kombi is transport and accommodation all in one, cutting down significantly on costs. There is just one problem. As the Kombis become "antique", these trips are usually punctuated with numerous roadside sessions as the van sits idle, in no hurry to start, while you swelter in the hot sun. But do not let this deter you. Travelling Europe in your own vehicle means no publ
A. New Zealand
B. England
C. France
D. Spain

[单项选择]We were deeply impressed by the rich variety of imported cars ______.
A. on display
B. in display
C. for display
D. to display

[单项选择]Some people were against the new education for women because _____.
A. they thought women clever and educated enough already.
B. they were afraid of clever women and thought they would be badly-behaved.
C. women thought they would get bored with education and want to enjoy themselves.
D. women were afraid they would not benefit from a good education.

[单项选择]The city（）a new look （） the four new squares were built.
A. took on, before
B. has taken on, since
C. takes on, since
D. has been taken on, after

[单项选择]The city residents of New Orleans were unsatisfied because
A. they underwent a heavy hurricane attack.
B. the forecast hurricane did not hit the city.
C. the hurricane warning arrived rather late.
D. its precautionary measures were wasted.

[单项选择]Customer: I'm looking for a new living room set. Salesman: We have a lot of very nice sets. What style do you have in mind Customer: （） . What I need is something comfortable.
A. I really don't think
B. It's really not necessary
C. I really don't bother
D. It really doesn't matter