This immigration meant that by around the 1850s Americans of non-English had started to be more than those of English. As we know, there were losers. To start with, there were those unwilling immigrants, the slaves who had been used as a source of cheap labour. Nor should we forget the equally unlucky American Indians. By 1860 there were 27 million free whites, four million slaves and a mere 488,000 free blacks.

　　Nowadays, the USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land. As always, it remains an attractive place to those who think it will offer them a second chance.

　　36.What is not the cause for people to leave their homeland?

　　A. The search for religious freedom.

　　B. The search for adventure.

　　C. Unwillingness to join the army.

　　D. Economics.

　　37.Why was life of the 19th Century European farmers difficult?

　　A. There was no land.

　　B. There was no peace.

　　C. The population had gone down.

　　D. There were too many of them.

　　38. Which of the following was not an attraction of the USA?

　　A. Employment

　　B. A healthy life

　　C. freedom of religion

　　D. Business opportunities

　　39.What is the topic of this passage?

　　A. The USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land.

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