1、Module 5The First AmericansSanta Fe, the capital of New Mexico, USA, is in the central part of the state, on the Santa Fe River, which flows into the Rio Grande 35 kilometers west of the city.More than two thousand meters above sea level, it lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with the Ortiz Moun
2、tains to the southeast.Santa Fe was founded in 1609 by the Spanish(西班牙人)In 1680 the Indians seized the place but only held it for twelve years before the Spanish retook it.The city remained under Spanish rule until Mexico won its independence(独立) in 1821.From then on it was a Mexican city until 1846
3、 when it was taken over by American troops.With a population of 48,953，Santa Fe is now the second largest city in the state.Because of its sunny weather, rich history and surrounding mountains, it is a good place for holiday makers.Besides hunting and skating in the mountains people enjoy shopping i
4、n the Indian and Spanish shops，which brings a large income to the city every year.In summer there is an international opera(歌剧) season when operas are shown in a partlyroofed, openair theatre daily for people from all over the world.1At present Santa Fe belongs to_.AIndiaBMexicoCSpain(西班牙)Dthe United States2Santa Fe was under the rule of the Mexicans in_.A1675B1695C1816D18333The people who held Santa Fe for the longest period in history were the_.ASpanishBIndiansCMexicansDAmericans【答案】1.D2.D3.A
