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Elena Kagan has reached a lifelong goal: becoming a Justice on the United States Supreme Court. The US Senate confirmed Kagan on Thursday by a vote of 63-37. She replaces Justice John Paul Stevens, who retired in June.
Kagan will take a sacred oath(誓言)to uphold the Constitution of the United States on Saturday at a swearing-in ceremony. The new Justice will bring the number of women sitting on the nation’s highest court to three. Kagan joins Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor-all three New Yorkers.
Kagan is the fourth woman in history to sit on the Supreme Court. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was the first female Justice. She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and served from 1981to 2006.
Kagan, who is 50 years old, is the second Justice appointed by President Barack Obama. (He appointed Justice Sotomayor in 2009.) Obama told reporters on Thursday that Kagan will make an “outstanding Justice who understands that her rulings affect people.” He also noted that the addition of another woman to the Supreme Court marks a sign of progress for the country. Obama and Kagan will celebrate her confirmation with a ceremony at the White House today.
Kagan has spent most of her adult life working with the law. She served in President Clinton’s administration as a legal adviser, was the head of Harvard Law School, and until her confirmation Thursday, was the US Solicitor General-one of the most powerful lawyers in the federal government. Kagan was born in New York City. She grew up in an apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the strong-willed, independent middle sister sandwiched between two brothers.
Kagan’s mother was a public school teacher who taught fifth and sixth grades. Her father was a lawyer.
The new Justice once wore a judge’s robe in a picture for her high-school yearbook. Now she’ll be wearing real ones as she and the other eight Justices decide some of the most important legal cases.
71、What can we infer according to paragraph 1?
A. Elena Kagan has become the only female Justice of America.
B. It’s Kagan’s dream to be a Justice on the United States Supreme Court.
C. Kagan achieved this position in the election by beating John Paul Stevens.
D. It will take a long time for Kagan to become a Justice on the United States Supreme
Court.
72、Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A. To take the place of an old Justice, a Justice was elected by the Senate.
B. There will be four women working in the United States Supreme Court.
C. Kagan will take a sacred oath before taking in part in the election.
D. No one but a New Yorker can be a Justice of the Supreme Court.
73、What can we infer from Obama’s words?
A. He will appoint more women Justices to the Supreme Court.
B. He appointed Kagan as she had done a good job before.
C. There is much to be improved on the Supreme Court.
D. He is sure Kagan will be excellent in her new work.
74、What is the main idea of paragraph 5?
A. Kagan is a born lawyer.
B. It is about Kagan’s biography.
C. Kagan’s character is fit for her job.
D. Kagan has worked for two Presidents.
75、This text must be taken from _____ .
A. a storybook B. a textbook
C. a newspaper D. a biography of famous people
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Here is a selection of the tours organized for the coming year：
________1．8 days mountaineering trip－climb Yunnan’s third highest peak, the Haba snow mountain．This is ideal for the truly adventurous．You need to be fit and healthy．
________2．8 days cycling tour from Qiaotou Town－visit the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge．It is a leisurely tour suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit and healthy．No previous cycling experience is necessary and all our routes are on flat land!
________3．8 days river rafting－white water adventure on the Yangtze from the old town of Lijiang．This adults-only tour is exclusively for good swimmers and physically fit．
________4．10 days rainforest trek(牛车旅行)－spend 5 days in the forest and meet the local people．This is a walking tour and no previous experience is needed, just a curious mind and an interest in traditional cultures．
________5．10 days horse trekking tour－visit authentic Tibetan villages of Shangri-la．The ultimate, horse-riding experience in a spectacular mountain environment．This trip is for confirmed riders only．Don’t expect three-star hotels on this trip．
A．An 18-year-old student who is interested in traditional lifestyles but only has a week to spare．
B．A family of four, including parents, a 16-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter, who are looking for a fun holiday．All four are good riders and strong swimmers．
C．A retired couple who are reasonably fit and who want to find out more about ethnic minorities’(少数民族)cultures．
D．A group of four young adults who are into all extreme sports and are looking for something with plenty of excitement．They are more interested in the scenery than in the life of the locals．
E．A family of five including a ten-year old girl．They have many different interests and they are looking for a relaxing holiday．
F．A honeymoon couple who want the holiday of a lifetime．They are both sporty types and love water sports．
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