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Washington D．C．is the capital of the United States．It's the center of national government．It's a busy，working city with a large population．But what's more，Washington is also a city of history and culture．
　　Washington was created in 1790，when Congress（the highest lawmaking body of the USA）decided to place the nation's new capital in the east of the country．It was built half-way between the northern and southern states of America．And of course it was named after George Washington，the first President of the United States．
　　There are many tourist sights in Washington．Perhaps the most important tourist sight is the Capital Building．This houses the Congress．
　　Another world-famous building in Washington is the White House．This is the home and office of the President of the United States．Most visitors are，however，surprised by how small the White House actually is．
　　Washington is also a great culture city．The Library of Congress contains one of the largest library collections in the world．The Smith sonian Museum holds the nation's largest collection of cultural materials．And the John E Kenned Center is a famous center of art and culture．It has many great musical and theatre performances throughout the year．
51．The writer mainly talks about _________．
　　A．Washington B．the history of Washington
　　C．buildings and sights in Washing ton D．the history and culture of Washington
52．From the passage we know that Washington is situated in _________．
　　A．the east of the USA
　　B．the centre of the USA
　　C．the east，on the middle point from north to south，of the country
　　D．the east and half-away from the north
53．The White House impresses the people most for _________．
　　A．its white color B．its size
　　C．it is the home and office of the President D．its history
54．The passage mentions _________ buildings．
　　A．6 B．5 C．4 D．3
55．The writer introduces Washington in the order of _________．
　　A．population，history and culture
　　B．history and culture
　　C．general introduction，history，sights and culture
　　D．general introduction，history，sights，buildings and culture

Answer 1

D But what's more，Washington is also a city of history and culture．
C place the nation's new capital in the east of the country．It was built half-way between the northern and southern states of America．
B Most visitors are，however，surprised by how small the White House actually is．
C White House ；The Library of Congress；The Smith sonian Museum ；the John E KennedCenter i
D