27th state in 1845.

　　Today, Florida has one of the fastest­growing populations of any state. More than 19 million people call it home.

　　It's also popular with tourists. Last year, 89 million people visited the Sunshine State. These days, most visitors come in search of fun in the sun on its sandy beaches and its theme parks, such as Disney World and Sea World.

　　5．Five hundred years ago，________．

　　A．the United States was founded

　　B．the first European came to Florida

　　C．Florida was discovered by human beings

　　D．Spanish explorer Juan Ponce was born

　　6．What can we learn about Ponce from Paragraph 2?

　　A．He hated Florida

　　B．He discovered Florida by accident

　　C．He finally found Fountain of Youth

　　D．He could make old people young again.

　　7．Ponce was killed________．

　　A．by his friends

　　B．on his way to Florida

　　C．during his second stay in Florida

　　D．after he set up a colony

　　8．Which of the following is TRUE about Florida?

　　A．Tourists are losing interest in it.

　　B．Its beaches are not well protected.

　　C．There are 89 million people in Florida at present.

　　D．Its population has been increasing in recent years.

　　课下能力提升(七)

　　Ⅰ.1.homeless　2.unfortunate　3.tourism　4.location　5.freeway　6.entertainment

　　7．connected　8.similarities　9.pollution　10.close

　　Ⅱ.1.is connected with　2.is close to　3.are similar to　4.was crowded with　5.As a result　6.in exchange for

　　Ⅲ.1.is of great value　2.is connected with　3.exchanged; with　4.made her feel proud　5.was close to tears

　　Ⅳ.语篇解读：小男孩被送去寄宿学校，他认为没人爱他，所以成绩下降。父亲的一席话让他知道了他是父母眼中最重要的人，从此他发生了巨大的变化。

1．解读：选B　After"在......后"；Before"在......前"；When"当......时候"