Question

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 anonymous,” 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 walk. I can't take a walk”.

His dream, he said, was to “go through Central Park and watch for passing by…spend the day watching people --- I miss that”.

Faced with angry 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 away from it all. “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 disappointed with some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed in his permission to change, such as the "kabuki dance" among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as vindication（证实）by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached（漠然）, and being slow to engage in vital 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 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.

1.What do the second paragraph and the third paragraph mainly tell us?

A. Obama likes living a busy life.

B. Obama used to spend most of his time with his family.

C. Obama wishes to enjoy simple pleasures.

D. He used to wash his car himself.

2.According to Obama, he plays golf to .

A. release his pressure B. keep fit

C. balance his work D. show his ability

3.We can infer from the passage that Obama is kabuki dance.

A. curious about B. interested in

C. content with D. tired of

4.Which of the following statements is from the critics?

A. The president lost lots of privacy, but he loves the life in the White House.

B. There are always unnecessary procedures among political parties.

C. The president seems to be indifferent (漠不关心的) towards some really important issues.

D. The president is really a great golf player.

5.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Obama's favorite pastime.

B. Obama’s complaints about lack of privacy as president.

C. The public's criticism of Obama.

D. Obama's regrets for being the US president.

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.A

3.D

4.C

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：美国总统奥巴马也有抱怨的时候，当上美国总统之后，奥巴马失去了隐私，不能陪家人逛超市，没有时间洗车......他很怀念那种无忧无虑的生活。

1.“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 walk. I can't take a walk”. ...spend the day watching people...”可知，奥巴马怀念以前的简单生活，他想过简单的生活，故选C。

2.the sport was simply the best way of getting away from it all. “It's the only excuse I have to get outside for four hours.””可知，奥巴马打高尔夫是为了舒缓压力，这也是他唯一能待在外面的时间，故选A。

3.he felt disappointed with some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed in his permission to change, such as the "kabuki dance" among political parties”可知，奥巴马不满意白宫的一些处事方式，kabuki dance就是其中之一，故选D。

4.His comments may be seen as vindication（证实）by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached（漠然）, and being slow to engage in vital issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the US government last week.”可知，一些评论家批评奥巴马对一些重大事情漠不关心，故选C。

5.President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States”可知，文章讲的是奥巴马在当上美国总统后，抱怨失去了隐私，故选B。

考点：时事类短文阅读