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It was October 28, 1886.__ (1)__ it was a rainy day in New York City, close to a million people were out for their first look at the city’s newest addition on Bedloe’s Island, __ (2)_ was later renamed Liberty Island. When French sculptor* Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi __ (3)__ the large French flag __ (3)_ the front of his latest creation, the crowds cheered and the soldiers fired their guns in __(4)__. The grand sight before their eyes was the Statue of Liberty.The Statue of Liberty is a gift __(5)__ France presented to America to celebrate its one hundred years of __(6)__ from Great Britain. The full height of the monument is 305 feet, and the statue __(7)__ stands 151 feet tall. When it was first created, the statue’s copper surface was reddish-brown. __(8)__, this outer layer __(9)__ to the air and oxidized so much that it has turned green.
Each part of the statue has a special meaning. __(10)__her left hand, Lady Liberty holds a giant tablet__(11)__the date “July 4, 1776” on it. It was on this day that the United States became independent, and the tablet symbolizes a new and free America. A giant torch, which symbolizes that Lady Liberty lights __(12)__freedom, is held __(13)__ in her right hand.
Other symbolic parts of the statue include Lady Liberty’s crown, her dress, and the __(14)__ chains at her feet. Seven spikes rise from the top of the crown and represent the rays of the sun. Lady Liberty is __(15)__divine and shines her heavenly light on the world. Her robe* in the __(16)__Roman style shows that Bartholdi was also inspired by Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom. The broken chains represent __(17)__slavery in the United States and symbolize freedom from __(18)__)treatment.
Today, the Statue of Liberty is __(19)__ of America’s biggest tourist attractions. It is such a popular landmark that every visitor to New York City has heard of it and wants to pay a visit to Liberty Island. As always, Lady Liberty stands __(10)__ and proud. She is a symbol of hope and freedom for visitors from around the globe.
- (A) Until (B) Likewise (C) Since (D) Even though
- (A) , which (B) which (C) that (D), that
- (A) add; to (B)removed; from (C) deprived ;from (D) result; in
- (A) solution (B) reservation (C) congratulations (D)celebration
- (A) it (B) what (C) that (D) who
- (A) responsibility (B) effort (C)independence (D) symbol
- (A) themselves (B) himself (C) herself (D)itself
- (A) In no time (B)Over time (C) On time (D) In time
- (A)has been exposed (B) be exposed (C) exposed (D) expose
- (A)In (B) By (C) With (D) On
- (A) Under (B) On (C) At (D)with
- (A) the way in (B) a way on (C) the way to (D) a way in
- (A)firmly (B) barely (C) mostly (D) partially
- (A) break (B) breaking (C)broken (D) broke
- (A)thus (B) is (C) yet (D)since
- (A) classic (B) tremendous (C) physical (D)ancient
- (A)the end of (B) the end at (C) a end on (D) a end of
- (A) moderate (B)unfair (C) valid (D) tolerable
- (A) both (B) each (C)one (D)all
- (A) daily (B) keen (C)tall (D) full
Answer:
1-5 DABDC
6-10 CDBAA
11-15 DCACA
16-20 DABCC
