题目内容
Barack Obama made his victory speech in Chicago after a hard-fought campaign.
Democratic Senator Barack Obama has won the US presidential election, and will become the 44th President of the United States-the first African-American in the country's history to do so.
President-elect Obama marked his victory with a speech to a crowd of tens of thousands of people in his hometown of Chicago.
Obama described his election as a "defining moment' in the history of the United States, saying that "change has come to America".
The BBC's spokesman in Washington says that in electing Barack Obama, the American people have expressed their unhappiness with the present state and rejected their country's historical racial divisions.
The Australian Prime Minister summed up how many people felt when he congratulated President-elect Obama.
“Forty-five years ago Martin Luther King had a dream of an America where men and women would be judged not on the colour of their skin but on the content of their character. Today what America has done is turn that dream into a reality," said Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
President-elect Obama will not take office until 20th January next year. However, when he does become president, he will face many serious challenges, including two foreign wars, climate change and what he has described as " the worst financial crisis (经济危机)in a century."
But the mood of the country is optimistic, according to most commentators, and Obama himself appears to enjoy the challenge.
"The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be difficult. We may not get there in one year or even in one term, but America--I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there," said the next President of the United States.
41. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. It was not a difficult process for Obama to win the US presidential election.
B. The American people welcome the historical racial divisions.
C. What Martin Luther King dreamed about America has come true.
D. After the election Obama didn't say anything about his victory.
42. According to the passage, it seems that in the United States, _____________.
A. people may still be treated unequally because of their color of skin.
B. people are experiencing two civil wars.
C. Americans are enjoying the economy developing.
D. People are not satisfied with President-elect.
43. From the last two paragraphs, we can learn that________________.
A. the attitude of American people to their country's future is not clear.
B. Obama has confidence in American future and ready to face it.
C. the road to America will be long.
D. the change of America is not hard to achieve.
44. What is probably the best title to the passage?
A. Historical presidential election B. The first African-American President
C. Change has come D. Comments about America
41-44 CABA
解析:
41.解析:after a hard-fought campaign 奥巴马才获胜,所以A项错。美国人民欢迎历 史上的种族划分(歧视),奥巴马就不可能获胜the American people have expressed their unhappiness with the present state and rejected (抛弃)their country's historical racial divisions.,B项错。获胜后什么也没有说,怎么可能? Obama described his election as a "defining moment' in the history of the United States, saying that "change has come to America". D项错误。 C项,马丁路德金的梦想成为现实,正确。
42.解析:A项正确。B项,人们正在经历两次内战是显然错误的he will face many serious challenges, including two foreign wars(对外战争)。C项美国人名正享受经济的发展,也是错误的。美国人民正在遭受what he has described as " the worst financial crisis (经济危机)in a century." 百年一遇的经济危机。D项美国人名不满意总统选举。怎么可能?
43.解析:A项错误。But the mood of the country is optimistic 国内的气氛是乐观的。
44.C项,去美国的路会很长的。原文The road ahead will be long的意思是前方的路还很漫长。D项美国的改变不是很难实现的。Our climb will be difficult. We may not get there in one year or even in one term。说明D项错误。B项,奥巴马有信心面对美国的未来显然正确。I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there。
The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, e-mail, blogs and QQ chat offer approaches to communication— but none can replace the role of a great speech.
The spoken word can handle various important functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute (致敬), entertaining, or simply introducing someone.
Persuading is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December, 2009, persuasive words from activities encouraged them to take former action.
Inspirational speeches deal with emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people’ s hearts. Last year, during the fighting in Iraq, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.
Some speeches spread knowledge and deepen understanding. When the H1N1 flu was announced, the disease scared many people. Informtive speechs from World Health Organization (WTO) officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take necessary preventive measures.
Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna’s speech about Michael Jackson after his death showed the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.
It’s not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be helpful in the course of our own life. You may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform others about an area of great importance. On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family gathering or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.
Great speaking ability is not something we’re born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech.
【小题1】The underlined word “recociling” in paragraph 3 can best be replaced by “________”
A.considering | B.questioning | C.accepting | D.settling |
A.persuasive speeches | B.informative speeches |
C.inspirational speeches | D.introductive speech |
A.is important in world forums |
B.can help us make more friends |
C.matters more in one’s life |
D.is helpful in our daily life |
A.How the speech came into being |
B.Why the public speaking is imporatant. |
C.How you can perfect your speech |
D.Why Obama often makes speeches |
A.Tips of great speeches | B.The history of the speech |
C.Functions of the speech | D.The language of the speech |
Barack Obama makes his first trip to Asia as president this week, leaving behind a host of domestic (国内的) problems with the visit that recognizes the region’s economic and diplomatic importance. “Obama”s trip includes stops in Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea, and his message will be simple, says Nicolas Lardy at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. “Well, I think his broadest aim is to convince Asians that the United States is fully committed to the region that we have an agenda that’s much broader than they saw over the past eight years of the very heavy focus on anti-terrorism.”
Obama’s first stop is Japan, where he meets with the new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama who has promised to steer a diplomatic course more independent of Washington. While Japan is seen as a getting-to-know-you stop, when Obama heads to the Singapore for the APEC meeting, he will likely face pressure on trade. “Many Asians are concerned about what US trade policy will be, and they’ve been somewhat alarmed by the fact that the president really hasn’t set out very much revision for what US trade policy is in his administration.”
But the critical leg of the trip will come in China, his third stop where Obama will have to navigate the complex relationship with the country that is the largest holder of US debt. “As you say, you know, if you owe the bank one dollar, it’s your problem, if you owe the bank, you know, 3 million dollars, it’s the bank’s problem, so it’s similar with China. I mean they have no interest in trying to use the influence with us, because eventually, they’re the one that they own all those dollars.”
Also on the table will be North Korea and Iran’s nuclear ambitions as well as cooperation on Afghanistan.
With Obama enjoying sky high popularity level in the countries he is visiting, detailed results may be beside the point, given that Obama is still in his first year in office, analysts say this trip is mostly about laying the ground work for the future.
【小题1】From the second paragraph, we can infer that .
A.Japan has not been the closest friend of America |
B.Japan and Singapore will give America some pressure on trade |
C.Japan is concerned about what US trade policy will be |
D.Japan decides not to rely on America too much |
A.China will sell all its shares in US national debt. |
B.It will hurt China if the value of the dollar falls. |
C.China will not be the largest debt holder of US. |
D.China is US’ s overseas bank where US can borrow money. |
A.by examples | B.by cause and effect |
C.by comparison | D.by order in time |
President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States, regretting the loss of simple pleasures such as a long walk or a trip to the car wash or supermarket.
"I just miss – I miss being unknown," he said. "I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks. I can't take a walk."
His dream, he said, was to "go through Central Park and watch folks passing by ... spend the day watching people – I miss that".
Faced with criticism for playing more golf than most previous occupants of the White House, he explained that the sport was simply the best way of getting relaxed.
"It's the only excuse I have to get outside for four hours," he told Hearst magazines.
Though he said he enjoyed his life in the White House, he felt disillusioned(醒悟的,幻想破灭的) with the some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed to change, such as the "kabuki dance(日本歌舞)" among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as excuse by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached(漠然), and being slow to engage in important issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the US government last week.
Since arriving at the White House in January 2009, Mr Obama has already racked up(打)60 rounds of golf in office, more than George W Bush did in his eight years.
In terms of ability, Golf Digest magazine has ranked Mr Obama eighth out of the 18 presidents who played the game since it became established in the early 20th century.
【小题1】What do the second paragraph and the third paragraph mainly tell us? .
A.Obama wishes to enjoy simple pleasures. |
B.Obama likes going shopping with his girls. |
C.Obama likes to take a walk. |
D.Obama likes to watch folks passing by. |
A.avoid criticism |
B.show his ability |
C.get relaxed |
D.show his advantage over the former presidents |
A.Playing golf. | B.Getting relaxed. |
C.Changing some ways of Washington. | D.Watching people |
A.Obama complains about lack of privacy as president |
B.Obama can’t live a normal life |
C.Obama is often criticized |
D.Obama likes to play golf |