I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn’t make up for all the time we’ve been apart. I know how much I’ve missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.

When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me——about how I’d make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn’t seem so important anymore. And the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. I realized that my own life wouldn’t count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that’s why I wanted to be a candidate in the campaign: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.

I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.

1. Where is this passage taken from?

A. A speech about running for President.

B. An article about raising up children.

C. A letter from a parent to children.

D. A story about a teacher and students.

2. What did the writer mainly care for when he was young?

A. Great adventure.　　　　　　　 B. Personal success.

C. Presidential election.　　　　　　 D. Family happiness.

3. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that the author ____________.

A. was an ambitious young man

B. didn’t think his life counted much

C. loved all the children but the girls

D. thought the life was all about himself

4. Which one is NOT right about the feeling of the author to the girls?

A. Grateful. 　　　 B. Hopeful. 　　　 C. Excited.　　　 D. Beloved.

5. According to the passage, the author will __________ in the near future.

A. be a teacher in a new place

B. make a plan for a campaign

C. start a new life in the White House

D. take part in a special movement.

As far back as I can remember, I’ve always known that my brother was different. At first I thought this was a  31   thing. But when I got older I learned the truth. My brother had autism (孤独症) and Attention Deficit Disorder (儿童多动症) — serious  32   conditions. At 15, he  33   like a 7-year-old child. When he was little, I didn’t  34   it as much. But as he got older, it became more obvious. When something didn’t go his  35  , he got angry and it took hours to  36   him down. He would talk to himself and play with string. We could never  37   to give him his medicine, otherwise he’d go wild. I was always  38   when we took him anywhere, and I never wanted to bring any of my friends  39   with me.
When I was 10,  I felt like I couldn’t  40   it any more. I’d shout at him for being different and would ask  41   he couldn’t be normal. Of course, he had no  42   what I was talking about. It became very hard,  43   when a friend of mine didn’t want to come over  44   her mom had said my brother was dangerous. Our fights  45   up until one day he came up to me. He gave me a big  46  ,  like he was saying, “I don’t know what I did  47  , but I hope you still love me.” At that moment I realized that I’d better learn to  48   him.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned how  49   I really am. Having him as a brother has made me kinder and more patient. No matter how busy my  50   is, he’ll always listen to my problems. I worry about his future, but I know he’ll always be loved.

As far back as I can remember, I’ve always known that my brother was different. At first I thought this was a  31   thing. But when I got older I learned the truth. My brother had autism (孤独症) and Attention Deficit Disorder (儿童多动症) — serious  32   conditions. At 15, he  33   like a 7-year-old child. When he was little, I didn’t  34   it as much. But as he got older, it became more obvious. When something didn’t go his  35  , he got angry and it took hours to  36   him down. He would talk to himself and play with string. We could never  37   to give him his medicine, otherwise he’d go wild. I was always  38   when we took him anywhere, and I never wanted to bring any of my friends  39   with me.

When I was 10,  I felt like I couldn’t  40   it any more. I’d shout at him for being different and would ask  41   he couldn’t be normal. Of course, he had no  42   what I was talking about. It became very hard,  43   when a friend of mine didn’t want to come over  44   her mom had said my brother was dangerous. Our fights  45   up until one day he came up to me. He gave me a big  46  ,  like he was saying, “I don’t know what I did  47  , but I hope you still love me.” At that moment I realized that I’d better learn to  48   him.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned how  49   I really am. Having him as a brother has made me kinder and more patient. No matter how busy my  50   is, he’ll always listen to my problems. I worry about his future, but I know he’ll always be loved.

I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn’t make up for all the time we’ve been apart. I know how much I’ve missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.  

When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me――about how I’d make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn’t seem so important anymore. And the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. I realized that my own life wouldn’t count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that’s why I wanted to be a candidate in the campaign: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.  

I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.  

71. Where is this passage taken from?  

A. A speech about running for President.  

B. An article about raising up children.  

C. A letter from a parent to children.  

D. A story about a teacher and students.  

72. What did the writer mainly care for when he was young?  

A. Great adventure.                                   B. Personal success.  

C. Presidential election.                             D. Family happiness.  

73. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that the author ____________.  

A. was an ambitious young man  

B. didn’t think his life counted much  

C. loved all the children but the girls  

D. thought the life was all about himself  

74. Which one is NOT right about the feeling of the author to the girls?  

A. Grateful.          B. Hopeful.                  C. Excited.            D. Beloved.  

75. According to the passage, the author will __________ in the near future.  

A. be a teacher in a new place  

B. make a plan for a campaign  

C. start a new life in the White House  

D. take part in a special movement.