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If you want to learn something about a country, a state, etc, what do you want to know ? Size Location Capital Population Language History geography Customs culture climate, agriculture industry, education medical care …… 1. Which flag is American flag? A. B. 2.Which city is the capital of the USA? New York Washington Los Angeles A. B. C. D. 3. Which stands for the USA? √ National Emblem （国徽） 4. How many states are there in the USA? A. B. C. D. 47 48 49 50 5. What’s the size of the USA? 9,429,091 sq km A. C. D. 6,429,091 sq km 8,429,091 sq km B. 7,429,091 sq km 6. What’s the population of the USA? 193,027,571 B. 293,027,571 C. 393,027,571 D. 493,027,571 7. The most important and largest river in the United States of America is____ ? A. the Ohio River B. the Colorado River C. The Missouri River D. the Mississippi River 8. When is American Independence Day? A. June 4th B. July 4th C. October 1st D. August 14th 9. Which city is known as the “Big Apple”? A. New York B. Chicago C. Los Angeles A. B. C. D. 10.Which doesn’t belong to the USA? Statue of Liberty Golden Bridge White House Eiffel Tower 11.Which are American brands? A B C D E F G Germany Germany Finland Pacific ocean Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Ocean CANADA MEXICO Rocky Mountains Mississipppi River California California Pre-reading California, a state in the western USA, borders the Pacific Ocean. It has an official nickname “Golden State”. California is the third largest state in the USA with the largest population. A brief introduction Fast reading 1.What’s the topic of this text? A. the culture of California B. the history of California C. the climate of California D. the population of California 2.How did the first settlers come to California? A. They flied to California over the Pacific Ocean B. They sailed southward through the Indian Ocean C. They got to Am