单选题
A. Because Washington D.C. lies in the district of Columbia. B. Because there is a state named Washington in America. C. Because it was connected with President Washington. D. Because they want to show their admiration and love for President Washington.
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】[解析] 6-7 W: (7) We are now in Washington D.C., the capital city of America. M: It must be the political centre of America. W: That's for sure. (7) People it Washington D.C. since it lies in the district of Columbia. You know there is also a state named Washington in America. But it is in the Northwest of our country. M: I think this city's name must be connected with President Washington. W: Yes. George Washington has been highly respected by the American people. (6) To show their admiration and love for President Washington, they name their capital city Washington D.C. M: Oh, I see. W: (7) Look, there is the Washington Monument: It is the highest needle shaped building in the world. The height is 55 feet. M: Will we visit the Library of Congress? W: Yes. The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. The glass ceiling makes the library very bright. M: Your interpretation is so helpful. 6. Q: Why did people name this city Washington D.C. ?