[听力原文] 11-15
The United States has long been called a melting pot because its population is made up of so many people from all over the world. The first immigrants in American history came from England. Immigrants from other countries then began arriving and are still coming. The greatest numbers came in the years 1880 to 1914. Between 1820 and 1973, the United States admitted over 46 million immigrants. Most came from Europe, but many also came from Latin America, Asia, Australia and Canada.
[听力原文] 11-15
The United States has long been called a melting pot because its population is made up of so many people from all over the world. The first immigrants in American history came from England. Immigrants from other countries then began arriving and are still coming. The greatest numbers came in the years 1880 to 1914. Between 1820 and 1973, the United States admitted over 46 million immigrants. Most came from Europe, but many also came from Latin America, Asia, Australia and Canada.
Although the United States has been shaped by continual waves of immigrants, Americans have often viewed immigration as a problem. Established Americans often look down on new immigrants. Despite such tensions, economic needs have always forced Americans to seek immigrants as laborers and settlers, and economic opportunities have appealed to foreigners. The vast majority of immigrants to the United States have come in search of jobs and the chance to create a better life for themselves and their families.
In all of American history, less than 10 percent of immigrants have come for political or religious reasons.
Economic immigrants from Europe, Asia, and Latin America have come to the United States voluntarily. Others, most African Americans, were involuntarily transported to North America to do forced labor or to be sold as slaves. Regardless of the reasons they come to the United States, new immigrants typically work in labor-intensive, low-paying, and dangerous
A. the United States is a nation who hates immigrants
B. the United States is a nation who needs immigrants
C. the United States is a nation of immigrants
D. the United States is a nation who is a melting pot
[听力原文]11-15
Thirteen has long been considered as an unlucky number by many Westerners who tried their best to avoid any connections to it. But some people are indifferent to it and the results proved not to be as dangerous as people thought.
Born on Oct. 13, 1925, Margaret Thatcher got married on Dec. 13, 1951. Exactly 3 years after the marriage, that is, Dec. 13, 1954, Margaret gave birth to a boy and a girl. Her son got engaged on Nov. 13, 1986 when he was 32 years old. That year also marked the 35th anniversary of the Thatcher couple’s marriage. Many great activities were held on Dec. 13 to celebrate the time of their marriage.
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