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1、2022年考博英语-宁波大学考前拔高综合测试题（含答案带详解）1. 单选题California is Americas land of big dreams, the Eldorado at the continents edge. From the days of European discovery to the present, it has been portrayed as a paradise of possibility and transformation, a place to make a “fresh startin the gold fields, the vineya
2、rds, the studio lotsand break freedom from bad weather, bad reputations, and social and economic oppression. The call was irresistible and universal. As a result, in a nation drawn from diverse cultures, California may be the most culturally diverse of all, claiming not only European, Native, and Pa
3、n-American roots but close ties to the Far East as well.Even before the tides of immigration that helped shape Californias last two centuries, this was a place of stunning variety and contradiction. In fact, its been observed more than a few times that, geographically speaking, California is not one
4、 state but many: dry and wet, mountains and flat, densely populated and virtually empty. The states 1,110 miles of coastline include broad swimming beaches and windswept, rockstrewn palisades. Lush orchards, ancient redwoods, palm oases and desert sagebrush all coexist with Californias six life zone
5、s, from Lower Sonoran to Alpine.As a Spanish colony, California has two provinces: Alta (upper) and Baja (lower). Today, with Baja California attached to Mexico a lingering historical schism separates northern California from southern. When Los Angeles was still a sleepy Mexican village, San Francis
6、co was a sophisticated, bustling metropolis; by the late 20th century they had switched roles, Los Angeles was a world-class large city with a population of three and a half million and an area of 465 square miles, far outstripping San Francisco, which in recent times has traded heavily on its quain
7、tness and tourist appeal. Deep political and cultural antagonisms continue to define and divide north and south. Not least of these is a nearly century-old struggle over control of the states precious water, which tends to pit recreation-and-conservation-minded northern Californians against developm
8、ent and agribusiness interests in the south state and Central Valley.Still, for an outsider, the unifying themes stand out. Compared even with other Western states, California represents an optimistic face toward the futurethe place where trends first get sampled and prepared for worldwide spread vi
9、a the states well-tooled entertainment industry. Californias arts, commerce, and culture all reflect this spirit of aspiration, innovation, and redemption.But sunny optimism is only one of Californias themes. Another current is dark and dramatic: mining claims that dont pan out, earthquakes that moc
10、k the performance of human endeavor, economic booms that go bust. During the latter half of the 20th century, many artists and writers have explored this dark side of the California dream, exposing the shadows behind the sunshine.Still, for a number of reasons, California dreaming persists. However
11、many hopes are dashed, the sense of possibility remains strong for each new generation, each new immigrant group that reaches California soil. “Were one to seek a working definition of the California dream.” suggests historian Kevin.21. California is quite rich in cultural diversity in that it has _
12、.22. It is _ that leads to the saying that California is not one state but many.23. What is the significance of Californias entertainment industry?24. According to author, Californias charm lies in the fact that _.25. What is the tone of the author in the passage?问题1选项A.been regarded as an ideal pla
13、ce for people from different origins to realize their dreamsB.attracted people from different parts of the world to settle down and get developedC.been successful in the manufacture of gold, wine and moviesD.gained the reputation as a place to solve various problems satisfactorily问题2选项A.the immigran
14、ts distribution among different sectors of CaliforniaB.Californias richness in plains, mountains, coastlines, deserts and populationC.Californias extreme geographic conditionsD.Californias covering all the spectrum of geographic features问题3选项A.It makes stars of great popularity among the world.B.It
15、leads the world trend and gets ready to spread it to the rest of the world.C.It has the latest trend tested and proved in order to make it spread among the world.D.It makes the most advanced technology be used in film making.问题4选项A.its a place with rich history, geographic features and culturesB.contradictions can always find their compromise hereC.it can tolerate people from different culturesD.everything can be possible and can be turned into reality问题5选项A.Ironical.B.Critical.C.Objective.D.Indifferent.【答案】第1题:B第2题:B第3题:B第4题:D第5题:C【解析】21.【选项释义】21. California is quite rich in cultural diversi
