South Africa’s former president Mandela died ...

South Africa’s former president Mandela died of illness on December 5th,2013, and his funeral(葬礼) was held in his hometown on Dec. 15,2013.

Born on July 18,1918 in a small village in South Africa, Mandela was one of the 13 children of a chief(酋长). Having finished his education, he joined the African National Congress(ANC) in 1943 and later formed the Youth League of the ANC. In 1948, when the National Party won the national election(选举), Mandela started to fight against the party’s apartheid policy(种族隔离政策). He was put into prison in August,1962 when he was 43 years old. While he was in prison, many people at home and abroad supported him, and the government had to give back his freedom(自由) on Feb. 11, 1990. It was in the next year that Mandela was chosen as the president of the ANC. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. The next year, he was elected(选举) South Africa’s president. As a president, he worked hard to improve the people’s lives and won the people’s love. In 1999, he left office.

As South Africa’s first black president after more than three centuries of the white rule, Mandela was thought as “father” of his country. His birthday, July 18,was made an annual(每年的) international Mandela Day by the UN in 2009 to honor his 67 years’ struggle(奋斗) for social justice and world freedom.

1.Mandela had spent_______ years in prison.

A. 29　　　　　　 B. 27　　　　　　　　 C. 43　　　　　　　　 D. 67

2.When did Mandela become South Africa’s president?

A. In 1990.　　　 B. In 1993.　　　　 C. In 1994.　　　　 D. In 1999.

3.The best title for the passage is_______.

A. Mandela’s life in prison

B. The great life of Mandela

C. Mandela’s life in his hometown

D. Mandela and his family

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On December 5th, 2013, Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa, died at the age of 95.

He was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918.When he was a child, he worshiped(崇拜) national heroes very much. After he graduated from the university, he threw himself into the struggle(斗争) for anti-apartheid (反种族隔离制度). He was sentenced to life imprisonment(终身监禁) and was in prison(监狱) for 27 years. In 1994, Mandela became the first black president in the history of South Africa. In his life, he won nearly 100 awards. In 1993, he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Mandela also paid close attention to AIDS. He established AIDS Foundation(艾滋病基金）named after him. As we all know that Africans love sports very much. In order to hold the 2010 World Cup, he also did his best, though he was very old and weak. The World Cup of South Africa began on June 11, 2010. This was not only a football match for Africans but something more. It was filled with his strong wish—peace and unity(团结). Mandela got the respect from all over the world. So South African people said, “Our nation has lost its greatest son, our people have lost a father.” Now, the birthday of Mandela, July 18th, became an international festival—the International Mandela Day.

1.Who was Nelson Mandela?

A. Former President of South Africa           B. A football player

C. An AIDS patient                          D. A thief

2.How old was he when he died?

A. 74                                     B. 95                            C. 27                            D.75

3.What does “sentenced” mean in Chinese?

A.  句子                      B. 练习                       C.宣判                    D. 暗杀

4.When is the International Mandela Day?

A. June 18                     B. June 11              C. January 18          D. July 18

5.Which of the following is NOT true about the passage?

A. Mandela was put into the prison because he was a thief.

B. Mandela loved peace and freedom.

C. Mandela got the respect of the world.

D. Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Nelson Mandela was the former president of South Africa. He was one of the world's greatest1.(lead). In 1993, he 2.(win) the Noble Peace Prize.

Mandela 3.(be) born in a small village in Transkei in South Africa4.18 July, 1918. When he was 9, his father died of T．B.He had a difficult time 5. he was young. He was in prison (监狱) for 27 years, because he led the anti-apartheid movement (反种族隔离运动). He was 6.(allow) to leave the prison in 1990. Mandela was free. Then in 1994 he became president of South Africa.

Even in the 7. conditions when in prison, Mandela didn't give himself up. He did exercise every day and planted many vegetables. He loved 8.(he) country and devoted(奉献) all his lifetime to it. People 9.(choose) him as the greatest South African leader in 2004. He also did a lot for the peace of the world.

Mandela passed 10. in Johannesburg in 2013, at the age of 95.

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South Africa president Nelson Mandela has passed away ____December 5th, 2013___the age of 95.

A. on, in　　　　 B.in,at　　　　 C. on,at　　　　　 D. at,in

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South Africa president Nelson Mandela has passed away ____December 5th,2013___the age of 95.

A. on, in　　　　 B.in,at　　　　 C. on,at　　　　　 D. at,in

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Nelson Mandela, the first black President of South Africa, passed away at his home. He is one of the greatest people in the 20th century. The whole world mourned the father of new South Africa. His life is full of stories.

1.Nelson is the first 　　　　　　 president of South Africa.

A. white                B. Asian                C. woman            D. black

2.Nelson was born in a 　　　　　　 family.

A. poor                B. rich                C. kind                D. white

3.How long was Nelson in prison?

A. nearly 28 years        B. 18 years            C. over 30 years        D. 20 years

4.Nelson won the Nobel Prize for 　　　　 in 1993.

A. Physics                B. Medicine            C. Chemistry            D. Peace

5.Nelson has been dead for about 　　　　　　 .

A. one year            B. 5 months            C. 4 months            D. 7 months

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Do you know Nelson Mandela, _______ was the first black president of South Africa.

A. which        B.that           C. who         D. whose

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South Africa president Nelson Mandela passed away________December 5th, 2013________the age of 95.

A. on; in B. in; at C. on; at D. at; in

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Nelson Mandela, former South African president, was born in an African royal family on July 18, 1918. His great-grandfather was a king and his f________1.  was a clan chief(部落酋长) . But Mandela chose a life path of revolution(革命) i________2.________ of royalty(皇室成员). At that time, South Africa was ruled by racism(种族主义). In 1948, the government passed a law that stopped black people from l________3.________ or traveling where they wanted. Black people didn’t have the right(权利) to v________4.________, either. Mandela didn’t think that was r________5.________. He organized many campaigns against it. Because of this, in 1962, he was a________6.________. He spent 27 years in prison. A________7.  he was set free in 1990, he chose to forgive his enemies. He shook hands with the people who wanted him d________8.________. He also encouraged black people to forgive whites. His efforts won himself the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and a year later, for the first time in South Africa’s history, black people stood in line with whites to vote. Mandela, at the age of 75, b________9.________ the first black president of South Africa. On Dec 5, Mandela p________10.________ away at the age of 95.

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The world lost one of the most respected leaders. Nelson Mandela, the former (前任的) South African president, passed away on Dec. 5, 2013. The whole world felt sorry about the death of Mandela, a great man of history.

Mandela is mostly remembered for his efforts to end apartheid(种族隔离) in South Africa. Mandela was born in 1918. In South Africa, there are both black and white people. But at that time, Black people couldn’t live or travel where they wanted. They didn’t have the right to vote, either. Mandela didn’t think that was right.

He organized many activities against it, but he was sent to prison for 27 years. Under international pressure, the government set Mandela free in 1990. Great changes in the law began to end apartheid. At that time, Mandela chose to forgive his enemies. He shook hands with the people who wanted him dead. He also encouraged black people to forgive the whites.

Because of his forgiveness, Mandela is remembered as a moral model(道德楷模) by the whole world.

In1993,Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize. A year later, he became the first black president of South Africa.

Both black people and white people voted. Apartheid ended. In 1999, Mandela left office at the highest point of his power.

1.The former South African president was _______years old when he died.

A. 80　　　　　　 B. 90　　　　　　 C. 95　　　　　　 D. 85

2. Mandela was sent to prison for 27 years because he ______________________.

A. chose to forgive his enemies.

B. encouraged black people to forgive whites

C. shook hands with enemies

D. organized many activities against apartheid

3.In 1993, Mandela won the Nobel Prize for ________________.

A. physics　　　　　　 B. peace

C. chemistry　　　　 D. literature

4.Mandela was remembered by the whole world as ________________.

A. a president　　　　 B. a leader

C. a moral model　　　 D. an officer

5.Which statement is Right according to the passage?

A. The government set Mandela free in 1990.

B. Mandela became the black president in 1993.

C. Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994.

D. Mandela left office at the highest point of his power in 1996.

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