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Before Alaska became part of the U.S., it had been owned by Russia. Trading posts and small settlements were scattered along the coast. The rest of land was left unexplored. The Russians were mainly interested in the wealth of furs from the vast herds of seals they found there.
By the mid-1800’s, most of the seal herds had been wiped out, and Russia no longer wanted to keep Alaska. William Seward, Secretary of State for President Johnson, believed the United States should buy Alaska from Russia. President Johnson wasn’t so sure it was a wise way to spend U.S. money, but he agreed to let Seward discuss it with the Russians. Acting quickly, Seward made a deal. On March 30, 1867, he signed an agreement for the U.S. to pay seven million dollars for the land.
Many people thought it was a foolish waste of America’s money. They called the deal “Seward’s folly”. Then gold was discovered in Alaska and public opinion changed quickly.
Seward did not live to see the true value of Alaska. He died in 1872, five years after making the purchase (购买). Each year, Alaska’s natural resources have brought in many times the $7,000,000 paid for it. Natural gas, coal, oil, lumber, seafood and other minerals, besides the gold first found, have made it a valuable addition to the United States. In 1959, Alaska became the 49th state of the United States.
【小题1】The Russians wanted to sell Alaska because ______.

A.they thought it wasn’t a good place
B.they thought it didn’t belong to Russia
C.they couldn’t find enough seals there
D.they wanted to earn more money from the U.S.
【小题2】When Seward signed the agreement, many people thought ______.
A.he wasted U.S. moneyB.it had its true value
C.it was a successful dealD.he was clever
【小题3】Which of the following things was found first in Alaska? 
A.Gas.B.Coal.C.Oil.D.Gold.
【小题4】Before 1959, the United States had ______.
A.37 statesB.48 statesC.49 statesD.50 states
【小题5】The best title for this passage would probably be ______.
A.Alaska, a beautiful placeB.Alaska with natural resources
C.Alaska, home to seals D.Alaska, the 49th state of the U.S.


【小题1】C
【小题2】A
【小题3】D
【小题4】B
【小题5】D

解析试题分析:本文主要讲的是美国的第49个州,阿拉斯加的具体情况,是怎么样成为美国的领土的,以及在阿拉斯加的资源等具体情况
【小题1】C 细节题。根据第二段1,2行By the mid-1800’s, most of the seal herds had been wiped out, and Russia no longer wanted to keep Alaska.说明海豹被捕杀完了,俄罗斯人不希望再拥有阿拉斯加了,故C正确。
【小题2】A 细节题。根据第三段1,2行Many people thought it was a foolish waste of America’s money. They called the deal “Seward’s folly”.说明很多人不同意的,认为这是在浪费钱财。故A正确。
【小题3】D 细节题。根据文章最后一段Natural gas, coal, oil, lumber, seafood and other minerals, besides the gold first found, have made it a valuable addition to the United States说明黄金是最先被发现的,故D正确。
【小题4】B 细节题。根据文章最后一行In 1959, Alaska became the 49th state of the United States.说明在1959年之前,美国有48个州,在1959年阿拉斯加成为第49个州,故B正确。
【小题5】D 主旨大意题。本文主要讲的是美国的第49个州,阿拉斯加的具体情况,是怎么样成为美国的领土的,以及在阿拉斯加的资源等具体情况。故D正确。
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点评:本文主要讲的是美国的第49个州,阿拉斯加的具体情况。文章基本上是考查细节题,对此类题型考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词,然后以此为线索,运用略读及查阅的技巧在文中迅速寻找这一细节,找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍,仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别,在准确理解细节的前提下,最后确定最佳答案。

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