January 1,2002 was a day that would be remembered for year to come. On the day, the euro became the official currency of twelve European countries, replacing currencies as famous as the German mark and the French franc.

       But the change from the old currencies to the new one was only a success after lots of problems were solved.

       The first problem was what to call the new currency. People in different countries had different suggestions. After a long discussion, the name “euro”was finally accepted by all of the countries involved.

       The next problem was the design. A normal bill or coin has a design related to the country concerned, like the picture of a famous person of monument. So how could they design something that was representative of twelve different countries and their traditions? The final answer was a compromise. Every euro coin has a standard European face on one side, but each Member State is allowed to decorate the other side with an image linked to their own country. For example, Spanish coins have the image of the Spanish king, and German coins have pictures of Berlin’s famous Brandenburg Gate. So even though you can spend the coins in any of the twelve counties, you can tell which country they originally came from. Euro bills will be uniform throughout the euro area.

       The final problem was how to introduce the money. Imagine how complicated it was to change the kind of money you use, not just for ordinary people, but also for companies: Coca-Cola had to adapt almost 300,000 vending machines.(自动售货机) to accept the new coins. To help people get used to the idea, stores started publishing prices in both the old and the new currency from January 2000.

       The final change from the old currencies to the new euro was a huge success. People in Europe are now using the euro bills and coins as easily as Americans use dollars.

1．How long has the euro been an official currency?

       A．For over 7 years.                                 B．For over 8 years.

       C．For over 6 years.                                 D．For over 5 years.

2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

       A．When the euro first came into use, the stores got into trouble.

       B．People can tell in which country a euro coin was made.

       C．The new euro bills have different designs.

       D．Some people still have difficulty in using the new currency.

3．The author mentions Coca-Cola in paragraph 5 to        .

       A．indicate that Coca-Cola has steady financial foundations.

       B．tell us Coca-Cola has made a contribution to Europe.

       C．prove it took lost of effort and money to introduce the euro.

       D．show Coca-Cola is very popular with consumers.

4．Which of the following were the problems when changing from the old currencies to the new one?

    a．What to call the new currency.

       b．How to introduce the new currency to Europeans.

       c．How to decide what the euro would be worth.

       d．What the design of the new currency should be.

       A．a,b,c                   B．a,c,d                   C．a,b,d                   D．b,c,d

5．What is the passage mainly about?

       A．The efforts at making the euro a success.

       B．The causes of the birth of the euro.

       C．The importance of the euro.

       D．The design of the euro.

The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.
I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood.
In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.
American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are as much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca Cola for my whole life.
However, it’s different with Western fast food. For example, I don’t think McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.
On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.
【小题1】From the first paragraph we can know that ____.

A．the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere

B．most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music

C．fast food spreads from Spain to the United States

D．some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills

【小题2】Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?
_________.

A．To protect foreign culture in Spain.

B．To earn more money from Spanish films.

C．To limit the number of foreign movies.

D．To unite the European Community.

【小题3】Why does the author think that McDonald’s is not as successful as it is in other countries? ______

A．Its fast food contains too much fat.

B．He thinks it is unhealthy.

C．Spanish people seldom eat out.

D．Spanish adults don’t like its fast food.

The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.

     I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood.

     In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.

      American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are as much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca Cola for my whole life.

      However, it’s different with Western fast food. For example, I don’t think McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.

      On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.

1.From the first paragraph we can know that ____.

A. the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere

B. most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music

C. fast food spreads from Spain to the United States

D. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills

2.Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?

   _________.

A. To protect foreign culture in Spain.

B. To earn more money from Spanish films.

C. To limit the number of foreign movies.

D. To unite the European Community.

3.Why does the author think that McDonald’s is not as successful as it is in other countries? ______

A. Its fast food contains too much fat.

B. He thinks it is unhealthy.

C. Spanish people seldom eat out. 

D. Spanish adults don’t like its fast food.

 

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The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.

    I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood.

    In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.

    American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are as much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca Cola for my whole life.

    However, it’s different with Western fast food. For example, I don’t think McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.

    On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.

61. From the first paragraph we can know that ____.

A. the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere

B. most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music

C. fast food spreads from Spain to the United States

D. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills

62. What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?

A. American novels.      B. Hollywood movies.

C. McDonald’s.          D. American music.

63. Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?

A. To protect foreign culture in Spain.

B. To earn more money from Spanish films.

C. To limit the number of foreign movies.

D. To unite the European Community.

64. Why does the author think that McDonald’s is not as successful as it is in other countries?

A. Its fast food contains too much fat.

B. He thinks it is unhealthy.

C. Spanish people seldom eat out.

  D. Spanish adults don’t like its fast food.

65. What do you think Spanish tapas might be?

 A. The name of a drink.     B. The name of a restaurant.

C. A clothing brand.        D. A certain kind of food.