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3.The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights of any democracy.Yet,for too long,too many of our fellow citizens were denied that right simply because of the color of their skin.Fifty years ago this week,President Lyndon Johnson signed a law to change that.The Voting Rights Act broke down legal barriers that stood between millions of African Americans and their constitutional right to cast ballot(投票).It was,and still is,one of the greatest victories in our country's struggle for civil rights.But it didn't happen overnight.Countless men and women marched and organized,sat in and stood up,for our most basic rights.For this,they were called agitators(挑拨者) and un-American; they were jailed and beaten.Some were even killed.But in the end,they reaffirmed the idea at the very heart of America:that people who love this country can change it.
Our country is a better place because of all those heroes did for us.But as one of those heroes,Congressman John Lewis,reminded us in Selma this past March,"There's still work to be done."Fifty years after the Voting Rights Act,there are still too many barriers to vote,and too many people trying to erect(建立) new ones.We've seen laws that roll back early voting,force people to jump through hoops to cast a ballot or lead to legitimate (合法的) voters being improperly purged from the rolls.Over the years,we have seen provisions (规定) specifically designed to make it harder for some of our fellow citizens to vote.In a democracy like ours,with a history like ours,that's a disgrace.That's why,as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act,I'm calling on Congress to pass new legislation to make sure every American has equal access to the polls.
It's why I support the organizers getting folks registered in their communities.And it's why,no matter what party you support,my message to every American is simple:get out there and vote-not just every four years,but every chance you get,because your elected officials will only heed(留心) your voice if you make your voice heard.The promise that all of us are created equal is written into our founding documents but it's up to us to make that promise real.Together,let's do what Americans have always done:Let's keep marching forward,keep perfecting our union,and keep building a better country for our kids.
[From Obama Weekly Address Aug 8th,2015]
56.Many Americans were denied the right to vote simply becauseD.
A.they were unwilling to go out and vote
B.they were agitators and un-American
C.too many people tried to erect new barriers
D.the color of their skin was different
57.What message does President Barack Obama want to convey in this speech?C
A.The President underlined that all people are created equal.
B.The President celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.
C.The President reaffirmed the commitment to protecting the right to vote.
D.The President called on everyone to seize every chance to elect officials.
分析 本文主要讲述了奥巴马总统的一篇演讲,目的在于为黑人公民争取平等的选举权.
解答 56.D 细节题.根据文章内容Yet,for too long,too many of our fellow citizens were denied that right simply because of the color of their skin.许多公民被剥夺选举权是因为他们的皮肤颜色,结合选项,故选D
57.C 推理题.根据文章内容,get out there and vote-not just every four years,but every chance you get,because your elected officials will only heed(留心) your voice if you make your voice heard.由此可知,在奥巴马的演讲中,他特别强调选举权的重要.结合选项,故选C
点评 本文是新闻报道类阅读理解.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据
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