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篇一:the,french,word,renaissance,means,rebirth
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
“Tear‟ em apart!” “Kill the fool!” “Murder the referee(裁判)!”
There are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent enough. But let‟s not kid ourselves. They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed. Volumes have been written about the way words affect us. It has been shown that words having certain connotations(含义) may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior. I see the term “opponent” as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.
The dictionary meaning of the term “opponent” is “adversary” “enemy” and “one who opposes your interests”. Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to take every action, no matter how gross it is. I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a player‟s request for a time out for a glove change because he did not consider them wet enough. The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed, “Are they wet enough now?”
In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences that such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnessed a player reaching to his opponent‟s intentional and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play. Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from normal behavior.
Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated(提升) the game to the level where it belongs, thereby setting an example to the rest of the sporting world. Replacing the term “opponent” with “associate” could be an ideal way to start.
The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “colleague” “friend” and “companion”. Reflect a moment! You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term “associate” rather than “opponent”.
57. Which of the following statements best expresses the author‟s view?
A) The words people use can influence their behavior.
B) Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athletes.
C) Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequences.
D) Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports field.
58. Gross actions are taken during games because the players_______.
A) are too eager to win
B) treat their rivals as enemies
C) are usually short-tempered and easily offended
D) cannot afford to be polite in fierce competitions
59. What did the handball player do when he was not allowed a time out to change his gloves?
A) He angrily hit the referee with a ball
B) He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shirt.
C) He claimed that referee was unfair
D) He refused to continue the game
60. What is the meaning of the word „court” (Para. 4)?
A) please where trials are held
B) official residence of a sovereign
C) space marked for sports
D) courtyard
61. The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by ______.
A) regulating the relationship between players and referees
B) calling on players to use clean language in the court
C) raising the referee‟s sense of responsibility
D) changing the attitude of players on the sports field
57—61 ABBCD
Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
The French word “renaissance” means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France, and then adopted by historians of culture, by art historians, and eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to
this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of this period wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to human. Fulfillment in life became a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on. Artists and writers now turned to religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.
These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period----how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed and experienced. They could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actually hear ancient music--- although they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.
The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this century and a half--- though at different rates in different countries---that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.
62. Which statement is NOT true about the “Renaissance”?
A) It began from 1450 and came to an end in 1600.
B) It originated in Italy and then spread throughout Europe.
C) People wanted to achieve nothing in life.
D) Artists and writers showed interest in religious subject matter.
63. The phrase “frowned on” (para.1) is closest in meaning to_____.
A) disapproved of B) forgotten about
C) argued about D) given up
64. It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of Renaissance were
seeking a rebirth of _____.
A) communication among artists across Europe.
B) spirituality in everyday life
C) a cultural emphasis on human values
D) religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular(世俗的) themes.
65. According to the passage, why was Bemaradino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time?
A) It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.the,french,word,renaissance,means,rebirth。
B) It had little emotional impact on audiences.
C) It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.
D) It did not contain enough religious themes.
66. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a reason for the absence of a single Renaissance musical style?
A) The musical Renaissance was defined by technique rather than style.
B) The musical Renaissance was too short to give rise to a new musical style.
C) Renaissance musicians adopted the styles of both Greek and Rome musicians.
D) During the Renaissance, music never remained the same for very long.
62---66 CACBD
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
Romantic love is a culture trait found primarily in industrialized societies. Elsewhere in the world, pragmatic considerations rather than flights of fancy are often used to make a choice of partner, and romantic love is seen as an unfortunate inconvenience that gets in the way of the ordinary, rational process of mate selection. Traces of this attitude persist in the American upper classes, where daughters are expected to marry “well”---that is, to a male who is eligible by reason of family background and earning potential. Most Americans, however, see romantic love as
essential for a successful marriage, and tend to look askance（轻蔑地）at anyone who marries for a more practical reason in which love plays no part.
The phenomenon of romantic love occurs when two young people meet and find one another personally and physically attractive. They become mutually absorbed, start to behave in what appears to be a flighty (充满幻想的), even irrational manner, decide that they are right for one another, and may then enter a marriage whose success is expected to be guaranteed by their enduring love. Behavior of this kind is portrayed and warmly endorsed(赞同) throughout American popular culture, by books, magazines, comics, records, popular songs, movies, and TV. Romantic love is a noble ideal, and it can certainly provide a basis for the spouses to “live happily ever after”. But a marriage can equally well be founded on much more practical considerations---as indeed they have been in most societies throughout most of history. Why is romantic love of such importance in the modern world? The reason seems to be that it has some basic functions in maintaining the institution of nuclear family（小家庭)。
57. Romantic love is less frequently found in many non-industrial societies because people in these societies_____.
A) firmly believe that only money can make the world go round
B) fail to bring the imaginative power of the mind into full play
C) cannot find romantic love
D) have far more practical considerations to determine who will marry whom
58. The word “potential” (para.1) could best be replaced by _____.
A) energy B) ability C) voltage D) place
59. According to the passage, most Americans _____.
A) except their daughters to fall in love with a male at first sight
B) look up to those who marry for the sake of wealth
C) regard romantic love as the basis for a successful marriage
D) consider romantic love to be the most desirable thing in the world
60. What can we learn from the second paragraph about romantic love?
A) It is a common occurrence among the old.
B) It is primarily depicted by books.
C) It is characterized by mutual attraction and absorption.
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篇二:the,french,word,renaissance,means,rebirth
最新大学英语四级考试全真模拟试题二和答案
Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension(Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)the,french,word,renaissance,means,rebirth。
Section A
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.
Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.
A coeducational(男女合校的) school offers children nothing less than a tree version of society in miniature(缩影). Boys and girls are given the 47 to get to know each other, to learn to live together from their earliest years. They are put in a position where they can compare themselves with each other in terms of 48 ability, athletic achievement and many of the extracurricular activities which are part of school life. What a practical 49 it is (to give just a small example) to be able to put on a school play in which the male parts will be taken by boys and the female parts by girls! What nonsense coeducation makes of the argument that boys are cleverer than girls or vice versa. When 50 , boys and girls are made to feel that they are a race apart. In a coeducational school, everything falls into its 51 place.
The greatest contribution of coeducation is 52 the healthy attitude to life it encourages. Boys don’t grow up believing that women are 53 creatures. Girls don’t grow up imagining that men are romantic heroes. Years of living together at school remove illusions of this kind. The awkward stage of adolescence brings into sharp focus some of the physical and 54 problems involved in growing up. These can better be 55 in a coeducational environment. When the time comes for the pupils to leave school, they are fully prepared to 56 society as well-adjusted adults. They have already had years of experience in coping with many of the problems that face men and women.
A）advantage
B）proper
C）rewarded
D）emotional
E）opportunity
F）activity
G）overcome
H）academic
I）enter
J）mysterious
K）eventually
L）segregated
M）undoubtedly
N）principle
O）advocate
Section B
Directions：There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or
unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
Romantic love is a culture trait found primarily in industrialized societies. Elsewhere in the world, pragmatic considerations rather than flights of fancy are often used to make a choice of partner, and romantic love is seen as an unfortunate inconvenience that gets in the way of the ordinary, rational process of mate selection. Traces of this attitude persist in the American upper classes, where daughters are expected to marry “well”-----that is, to a male who is eligible by reason of family background and earning potential. Most Americans, however, see romantic love as essential for a successful marriage, and tend to look askance（轻蔑地）at anyone who marries for a more practical reason in which love plays no part.
The phenomenon of romantic love occurs when two young people meet and find one another personally and physically attractive. They become mutually absorbed, start to behave in what appears to be a flighty（充满幻想的）, even irrational manner, decide that they are right for one another, and may then enter a marriage whose success is expected to be guaranteed by their enduring love. Behavior of this kind is portrayed and warmly endorsed（赞同）throughout American popular culture, by books, magazines, comics, records, popular songs, movies, and TV. Romantic love is a noble ideal, and it can certainly provide a basis for the spouses to “live happily ever after.” But a marriage can equally well be founded on much more practical considerations”----as indeed they have been in most societies throughout most of history. Why is romantic love of such importance in the modern world? The reason seems to be that it has some basic functions in maintaining the institution of the nuclear family（小家庭）.
57. Romantic love is less frequently found in many non-industrial societies because people in these societies_______.
A ) firmly believe that only money can make the world go round
B ) fail to bring the imaginative power of the mind into full play
C ) fondly think that flights of fancy prevent them from making a correct choice of partner
D ) have far more practical considerations to determine who will marry whom
58. The word eligible (in Line5, Para. l), could best be replaced by ____.
A ) qualified B ) available C ) chosen D ) influential
59. According to the passage, most Americans _____.
A) expect their daughters to fall in love with a male at first sight
B) regard romantic love as the basis for a successful marriage
C) look up to those who marry for the sake of wealth
D) consider romantic love to be the most desirable thing in the world
60. What can we learn from the second paragraph about romantic love?
A) It is a common occurrence among the old.
B) It is primarily depicted by books.
C) It is characterized by mutual attraction and absorption.
D) It is rejected as flighty and irrational.
61. The author seems to believe that ___________
A) romantic love makes people unable to think clearly in the process of mate selection
B) only romantic love can make a marriage happy ever after
C) much more practical considerations can also be the basis for a successful marriage
D) romantic love plays an insignificant role in maintaining the institution of the nuclear family Passage Two
Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.
The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France, then adopted by historians of culture, by art historians, and eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of this period wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to human. Fulfillment in life became a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on. Artists and writers now turned to religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.
These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period --- how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed and experienced. They could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actually hear ancient music --- although they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.
The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this century and a half-though at different rates in different countries---that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.
62. What does the author mean by using the word “eventually” in line 3?
A) That music historians used the term “Renaissance” after the other historians did
B) That most music historians used the term “Renaissance”
C) The term “Renaissance” became widely used by art historians but not by music historians
D) That music historians used the term “Renaissance” very differently than it had been used by Jules Michelet
63. The phrase "frowned on" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
A) given up
B) forgotten about
C) argued about
D) disapproved of
64. It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of
A) communication among artists across Europe
B) spirituality in everyday life
C) a cultural emphasis on human values
D) religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes
65. According to the passage, why was Bemardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time?
A) It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.
B) It had little emotional impact on audiences.
C) It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.
D) It did not contain enough religious themes.
66. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a reason for the absence of a single Renaissance musical style?
A) The musical Renaissance was defined by technique rather than style.
B) The musical Renaissance was too short to give rise to a new musical style.
C) Renaissance musicians adopted the styles of both Greek and Roman musicians.
D) During the Renaissance, music never remained the same for very long.
Part V Cloze(15 minutes)
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Today the world's economy is going through two great changes, both bigger than an Asian financial crisis here or a European monetary union there.
The first change is that a lot of industrial_67_is moving from the United States, Western Europe and Japan to _68 _countries in Latin America, South-East Asia and Eastern Europe. In 1950, the United States alone _69_ for more than half of the world's economy output. In 1990, its _70_ was down to a quarter. By 1990, 40% of IBM's employees were non-Americans; Whirlpool, America's leading _71_ of domestic
appliances, cut its American labor force _72_ 10%. Quite soon now, many big western
companies will have more _73_ (and customers)
in poor countries than in rich _74_ .
The second great change is _75_, in the rich countries of the OECD, the balance of economic activity is _76_ from manufacturing to _77_. In
the United States and Britain, the _78_ of
workers in manufacturing has _79_ since 1900
from around 40% to barely half that. _80_ in
Germany and Japan, which rebuilt so many _81_
after 1945, manufacturing's share of jobs is now below 30%. The effect of the _82 is increased _83_ manufacturing moves from rich countries to
the developing ones, _84_ cheap labor _85_ them
a sharp advantage in many of the _86_ tasks required by mass production.
67. A. product B. production C. products D. productivity
68. A. other B. small C. capitalistic D. developing
69. A. accounted B. occupied C. played D. shared
70. A. output B. development C. share D. economy
71. A. state B. consumer C. representative D. supplier
72. A. by B. at C. through D. in
73. A. products B. market C. employees D. changes
74. A. one B. ones C. times D. time
75. A. what B. like C. that D. how
76. A. ranging B. varying C. swinging D. getting
77. A. producing B. products C. servicing D. services
78. A. proportion B. number C. quantity D. group
79. A. changed B. gone C. applied D. shrunk
80. A. Furthermore B. Even C. Therefore D. Hence
81. A. armies B. weapons C. factories D. countries
82. A. question B. manufacturing C. shift D. rebuilding
83. A. with B. as C. given D. if
84. A. while B. whose C. who's D. which
85. A. give B. is giving C. gives D. gave
86. A. repetitive B. various C. creative D. enormous
Part Ⅵ Translation (5 minutes)
Directions: Complete the sentence on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.
答案
Part IV Reading Comprehension
Section A
(47-56) EHALB MJDGI
Section B
(57-66) DABCC ADCBD
Part V Cloze
(67-76） BDACD ACBCB
(77-86) DADBC CBBCA
Part VI Translation
87. took emergent measures
88. have the right to pursue happiness/be entitled to pursue happiness
89. Once invited by that financial company
90. adapt to the humid weather there
91. be fully prepared/get everything ready
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篇三:the,french,word,renaissance,means,rebirth
strong fleet and is known as “ the father of the British navy” .
Chaper1 Philosophy of western civilization 10. In October 1066, during the important battle of William defeated Harold and killed him. Then William was of people, animals, plants and inanimate objects. The philosophy crowned king of England. 11. After Norman Conquest, people in Britain spoke three major beings, different from the previous philosophy. 2. Not all Greek philosophers agreed with the Rationalists. One major group who doubted that human reason could understand throne. a. House of York b. House of Plantagenet c. House of Normandy d. 3. Some of Aristotle’s ideas held western thinking back for a very House of Tudor long time: such as the belief that women were “2. The founder of the English legal system and the common law 4. The French word “renaissance” means “ a. Henry I b. Henry II c. Stephen d. Matilda (1596-1650) was the modern father of Rationalism 3. The parliament became a regular agency of the government and he claimed that reason was the only path to knowledge. “I think; therefore, I am A. Henry III b. Simon de Montfort c. Edward I c. Edward 6. is sometimes called the Age of II Enlightenment or the Age of Reason. 7. Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), a German, believed that moral a. Edward I b. Edward II c. Henry III d. Richard I action should come from a strong God was 5. The Great Charter includes all the following points except that “dead”. a. No tax should be made without the approval of the council grounds that it would make his writings too influential b. No freemen should be arrested except by the law of land 9. Charles Peirce (1839-1940) developed four methods people use c. If the king attempted to free himself from law the vassals had to hold onto their beliefs: the right to force the king to obey d. The vassals had the sole power to levy a tax on people 10. John Dewey (1859-1952) implemented his version of 6. The War of Roses started between two most influential rivals, the family of Lancaster and the Duke of York. Their ultimate goal
Chaper2 Geography of the United Kingdom 1. The two large islands that make up the British Isles are Great A. power b. the Crown c. wealth D. territory 2. There are three political divisions on the island of Great Britain: the first king of the House of Tudor. A. Henry VI b. Henry VIII c. John of Gaunt d. 3. UK is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel Edward IV between England and France in the south and 8. It is said that first used in the the east. Hundred Year’s War. This greatly reduced the effectiveness of the English cavalry. 5. The second largest and most important river in UK 9. Which of the following was NOT a result of the Hundred Years’ War? D A. It spurred the development of woolen textile industry western coast of the British Isles and warms them. B. It cut down the strength of the feudal lords 7. Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain is located in C. the Normans began to regard England as their home D. England ceded some colonies to France 9. Many Scottish names begin with Mc or Mac, which means a. The Norman Conquest b. the beginning of the Tudor “_Son of_” in Gaelic, the old Celtic language of the Scots. Monarchy c. the beginning of Parliament d. the Peasant Uprising Wales and flows east through England and south into the Bristol ’s navy defeated the Spanish Armada. Channel. 12. The direct cause of Religious Reformation in England was that
Chaper3 History of the United Kingdom 1. The first known inhabitants in the British Isles are collectively A. the Pope wanted more revenue from England known although they themselves consisted of B. the Pope wanted England to make up with France after the different peoples. Hundred Years’ War 2. Two of the early invading cultures underlie much of modern C. Henry VIII decided to divorce his wife Catharine and the Pope rejected it 3. British recorded history begins with In D.The Pope refused to appoint Henry VIII as head of the Church 55BC and 54BC, Julius Caesar, a Roman general, invaded Britain of England. twice. In 4.the Emperor Claudius invaded Britain successfully. a. Anne b. Victoria c. George d. Elizabeth though it was never a total occupation. 6. The Roman built many towns, road, baths, temples and A. trial by ordeal b. Divine Right of Kings C. rule by law D. buildings. They also brought the new to separation of powers Britain. 15. Guy Fawkes Day is one of the most regularly observed 7. The Anglo-Saxons brought their own Teutonic religion to Britain. Christianity soon disappeared, except among the Celts of a. November 5th b. October 5th c. November 8th d. October 8th converted the heathen English to Christianity. 8. The early Anglo-Saxons advise the king, a. Catholic b. Presbyterian c. Puritan d. Muslin the basis of the Privy Council which still exists today. 17. In 1620, about 100 Puritans started for America in ship named “”, founded a “”.
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A.Canada b. the US c. Australia d. the Great Britain
19. The People’s Charter passed during the Chartist Movement A.improving the working condition of industrial workers Independence”.
5. at the beginning of the First World War, the United States 6.The United States did not join the Second World War directly B.political reforms, especially with regard to the election system C.further industrial development
D.condemnation of British imperialism
20. Britain declared war on Germany in August, 1914 when A. France b. Poland c. Belgium d. Serbia
21. When Ireland (with the exception of its six northern countries) achieved independence in 1922, the United Kingdom was renamed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
22. during the 1919 Versailles Peace Treaty, American president Woodrow Wilson wanted to establish an international political would never happen again.
23. In Britain, the voting rights was expanded to all men over 21 24. The first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is 25. From English history is dominated by prime ministers instead of kings or queens. This royal family changed its name to current, more British-sounding Chaper7 Geography of the United States
1. the most important and largest river in the United States of A. the Ohio River B. the Colorado River C. The Missouri D. the Mississippi River
A. Atlantic Ocean B. Pacific Ocean C. Indian Ocean D. Arctic Ocean
3. The US produces more than 40% of the world’A. Wheat and rice B. soybeans and corn C. Tobacco and vegetable oil D. cotton
in American continent.
5. The Five Great Lakes are an excellent example of the direct effects this region. These lakes contain nearly the fresh surface water in the US and about ’s fresh water. They are all located between 6. were uplifted by multiple collisions of both small and large crustal plates mainly about 300 million years ago; and the Pacific Coast were formed by the interaction of the westward-moving North American tectonic plate and the eastward-moving portions of the Pacific tectonic plate.
7. The Mount Rushmore is located within the state 8. The biggest car-making center, also called the City of Cars is A. New York B. Chicago C. Detroit D. Houston
9. The largest center of oil industry, also called the City of Oil in 11. The largest state in area the smallest one is But on the mainland the largest state of the country.
Chapter 8 History of the United States
1．The term “Puritan” was applied to those settlers who originally 2. The motto of the American colonies was “No taxation without
3. during the American Civil War, the first South state to withdraw sometimes called the “Second War for recognized the independence of the US.
8. Martin Luther King delivered his most famous speeches on 9. Franklin Roosevelt’s program for the depression was called 1. Which of the following was NOT a New England colony? D A. Connecticut B. New Hampshire C. Massachusetts D. Maryland