题目内容
Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4, 1961. His parents 36 while both were _37 the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where his father was enrolled as a 38 student. Barack Obama's birth name is Barack Hussein Obama.
In the memoir (传记), Barack Obama described his experiences 39 in his mother's American middle class family. Of his early childhood, Barack Obama wrote, "That my father looked nothing _40_ the people around me -- that he was 41 as pitch (沥青), my mother white as milk -- 42_ impressed in my mind. "
When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. Then the family moved to Indonesia in 1967, _43 Obama attended local schools, such as Asisi, in Jakarta 44 he was ten years old. He then 45_ to Honolulu to live with his maternal grandparents (外祖父母) Madalyn and Stanley Dunham, while attending Punahou School from the fifth grade in 1971 until his 46 from high school in 1979.
_47 high school, Obama moved to Los Angeles, where he studied at Occidental College (西方学院) for two years. 48 his academic ambitions, he moved to New York's Columbia University, where he _49 his undergraduate degree in political science.
Barack Obama is the first African-American 50 President of the United States. His rich and varied life experiences have 51 his political journey. Baraek Obama is able to 52 parties and people under a similar purpose: 53 the challenges of everyday Americans. This is a big part of what makes Barack Obama such a (n) 54 candidate (候选人) in the 2008 election.
On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama 55 the chair of the American President as the 44th President of the country.
A. touched B. met C. exchanged D. influenced
A. attending B. leaving C. quitting D. overcoming
A. hopeful B. clever C. foreign D. promising
A. taking up B. turning up C. calling up D. growing up
A. like B. as C. for D. on
A. black B. green C. blue D. red
A. hardly B. really C. only D. probably
A. when B. where C. while D. so
A. as if B. because C. although D. until
A. returned B. managed C. travelled D. went
A. independence B. graduation C. improvement D. success
A. Adding B. Catching C. Following D. Studying
A. To realize B. To honor C. To share D. To enjoy
A. aeeei3ted B. earned C. arranged D. rejected
A. recommended B. charged C. developed D. elected
A. shaped B. designed C. proved D. repeated
A. lead B. combine C. guide D. unite
A. understanding B. meeting C. performing D. reaching
A. experienced B. attractive C. suitable D. famous
A. occupied B. employed C. received D. postponed
【小题1】B
【小题2】A
【小题3】C
【小题4】D
【小题5】A
【小题6】A
【小题7】C
【小题8】B
【小题9】D
【小题10】A
【小题11】B
【小题12】C
【小题13】A
【小题14】B
【小题15】D
【小题16】A
【小题17】D
【小题18】B
【小题19】C
【小题20】A
解析:
【小题1】他的父母是在念大学的时候认识的。
【小题2】attend v.上(大学等)。
【小题3】他的父亲作为一名外国学生入学。
【小题4】奥巴马描述了他在母亲美国中层家庭的成长经历。
【小题5】他的父亲根本不像奥巴马周围的人.
【小题6】他父亲的皮肤黑得像沥青。
【小题7】他的母亲自得像牛奶,只有这些留在作者的脑海里。
【小题8】奥巴马在印度尼西亚上了当地的学校。
【小题9】一直到奥巴马10岁。
【小题10】然后,他返回到夏威夷和他的外祖父母生活在一起。
【小题11】他在1979年高中毕业。
【小题12】接下来。奥巴马搬到Los Angeles,在那里念了两年大学.
【小题13】为了实现他的学术抱负,他又到纽约哥伦比亚大学进修.
【小题14】奥巴马在哥伦比亚大学获得肆业证书.
【小题15】奥巴马是美国第一位被选的非裔美国总统.
【小题16】他的丰富而富有变化的生活经历成就了他的政治生涯.
【小题17】他因与其他政党和人们有着相似的目的,所以他们能团结起来.
【小题18】他们的共同目的是解决美国日常的挑战。
【小题19】这也成为奥巴马非常合适成为2008大选的候选人的一大部分.
【小题20】occupy vt.,担任,从事.
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 |