Everyone thinks
of the president of the United States as the most powerful man in the Western
world. But when the representatives of the 13 early colonies met to 27 out the laws of the new
country in 1788, 28 of them were not sure whether they 29 to have president at all. There were 30 a few who would have wanted a king, in
spite of their successful war 31 the British King, George III. The
decision was not 32 until the last moment. One group 33 the president elected for life, while 34 suggested that there should not be a
president, because a committee would 35 the country better, a third group 36 like
a president whose term of 37 would last seven years but who could not 38 for reelection, because they were 39 he would spend his time 40 for votes at the 41 election. In the end they 42 George Washington as president for four
years and 43 him remain for reelection because they 44 him. But they were careful enough to make
45 in case a future president 46 badly.
27.
A. find B.
carry C.
work D.
set
28.
A. some B.
all C.
none D.
each
29.
A. wanted B. needed C.
had D.
used
30.
A. even B.
ever C.
once D.
also
31.
A. with B.
against C.
for D.
toward
32.
A. found B.
made C.
taken D.
got
33.
A. wanted B. insisted C.
suggested D.
advised
34.
A. others B. another C.
the other D.
someone
35.
A. defend B. rule C.
build D.
get
36.
A. would B. seemed C.
happened D.
looked
37.
A. business B.
duty C.
task D.
office
38.
A. leave B.
stay C.
keep D.
remain
39.
A. pleased B.
anxious C.
afraid D.
surprised
40.
A. search B. care C.
looking D.
working
41.
A. next B.
final C.
president D.
working
42.
A. regarded B.
promised C.
chose D.
helped
43.
A. asked B. helped C.
let D.
allowed
44.
A. trusted B.
respected C.
believed D.
admired
45.
A. a law B.
a conclusion C.
results D.
rules
46.
A. acted B.
worked C.
did D.
led