Helen Thomas, the pioneering White House reporter known for putting presidents on the hot seat, died at 92.
To those who regularly watch presidential press conferences, Helen Thomas is a familiar figure.Usually dressed in red and always seated in the front row, she is always the first or second reporter the president calls upon.It is an honor she has earned.Besides, it affords her the perfect opportunity to do what she does best - challenge the president and other public officials to tell the plain truth.She said, "We reporters' priority(首要事情) is the people's right to know - without fear or favor.We are the people's servants."
Helen Thomas was born in Kentucky in 1920.All the nine Thomas children were brought up to value education, and all were expected to make something of themselves through working hard.She made up her mind while still in high school to become a reporter after writing for the student newspaper.After receiving her bachelor's degree in 1942, Thomas headed straight for Washington, D.C.in search of a newspaper job.Before long, she landed one at Washington Daily News.Her duty included fetching coffee and doughnuts for the paper's reporters and editors.The eager young woman found the atmosphere exciting and was convinced she had made the right career choice.
Her big break came when she was sent to Florida to report on the vacation of President-elect John F.Kennedy and his family.Once President Kennedy took office, Thomas changed her focus from the president's family to his policies.She began attending the daily press briefings at the White House as well as presidential press conferences.Thomas has covered every president since Kennedy.Over the years, Thomas found her job "thrilling and inspiring," but never boring.And she took very seriously her duty to "keep an eye on the president" and keep American people informed.
1.What can we learn about Helen Thomas from the passage?
A.Her career took off after covering the Kennedys.
B.Her first job was to deliver doughnuts to a news agency.
C.She was born to a large family in Kentucky in 1942.
D.She decided to be a reporter while in college.
2.Paragraph 3 is written to show Helen Thomas
A.is a good decision maker for her career
B.appreciates education and hard work
C.wants to be famous by writing reports
D.has great support from her family
3.What does Helen Thomas think other work?
A.Unbearable. B.Exciting.C.Challenging. D.Unforgettable.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A.A reporter sticking to the facts.
B.A reporter challenging President Kennedy.
C.A reporter from an ordinary family.
D.A reporter for Washington Daily News.
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Helen Thomas, the pioneering White House reporter known for putting presidents on the hot seat, died at 92.
To those who regularly watch presidential press conferences, Helen Thomas is a familiar figure.Usually dressed in red and always seated in the front row, she is always the first or second reporter the president calls upon.It is an honor she has earned.Besides, it affords her the perfect opportunity to do what she does best - challenge the president and other public officials to tell the plain truth.She said, "We reporters' priority(首要事情) is the people's right to know - without fear or favor.We are the people's servants."
Helen Thomas was born in Kentucky in 1920.All the nine Thomas children were brought up to value education, and all were expected to make something of themselves through working hard.She made up her mind while still in high school to become a reporter after writing for the student newspaper.After receiving her bachelor's degree in 1942, Thomas headed straight for Washington, D.C.in search of a newspaper job.Before long, she landed one at Washington Daily News.Her duty included fetching coffee and doughnuts for the paper's reporters and editors.The eager young woman found the atmosphere exciting and was convinced she had made the right career choice.
Her big break came when she was sent to Florida to report on the vacation of President-elect John F.Kennedy and his family.Once President Kennedy took office, Thomas changed her focus from the president's family to his policies.She began attending the daily press briefings at the White House as well as presidential press conferences.Thomas has covered every president since Kennedy.Over the years, Thomas found her job "thrilling and inspiring," but never boring.And she took very seriously her duty to "keep an eye on the president" and keep American people informed.
1.What can we learn about Helen Thomas from the passage?
A.Her career took off after covering the Kennedys.
B.Her first job was to deliver doughnuts to a news agency.
C.She was born to a large family in Kentucky in 1942.
D.She decided to be a reporter while in college.
2.Paragraph 3 is written to show Helen Thomas
A.is a good decision maker for her career
B.appreciates education and hard work
C.wants to be famous by writing reports
D.has great support from her family
3.What does Helen Thomas think other work?
A.Unbearable. B.Exciting.C.Challenging. D.Unforgettable.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A.A reporter sticking to the facts.
B.A reporter challenging President Kennedy.
C.A reporter from an ordinary family.
D.A reporter for Washington Daily News.
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Helen Thomas, the pioneering White House reporter known for putting presidents on the hot seat, died at 92.
To those who regularly watch presidential press conferences, Helen Thomas is a familiar figure.Usually dressed in red and always seated in the front row, she is always the first or second reporter the president calls upon.It is an honor she has earned.Besides, it affords her the perfect opportunity to do what she does best ---- challenge the president and other public officials to tell the plain truth.She said, "We reporters' priority(首要事情) is the people's right to know ---- without fear or favor.We are the people's servants."
Helen Thomas was born in Kentucky in 1920.All the nine Thomas children were brought up to value education, and all were expected to make something of themselves through working hard.She made up her mind while still in high school to become a reporter after writing for the student newspaper.After receiving her bachelor's degree in 1942, Thomas headed straight for Washington, D.C.in search of a newspaper job.Before long, she landed one at Washington Daily News.Her duty included fetching coffee and doughnuts for the paper's reporters and editors.The eager young woman found the atmosphere exciting and was convinced she had made the right career choice.
Her big break came when she was sent to Florida to report on the vacation of President-elect John F.Kennedy and his family.Once President Kennedy took office, Thomas changed her focus from the president's family to his policies.She began attending the daily press briefings at the White House as well as presidential press conferences.Thomas has covered every president since Kennedy.Over the years, Thomas found her job "thrilling and inspiring," but never boring.And she took very seriously her duty to "keep an eye on the president" and keep American people informed.
1.What can we learn about Helen Thomas from the passage?
A. Her career took off after covering the Kennedys.
B. Her first job was to deliver doughnuts to a news agency.
C. She was born to a large family in Kentucky in 1942.
D. She decided to be a reporter while in college.
2.Paragraph 3 is written to show Helen Thomas
A. is a good decision maker for her career
B. appreciates education and hard work
C. wants to be famous by writing reports
D. has great support from her family
3.What does Helen Thomas think other work?
A. Unbearable. B. Exciting.
C. Challenging. D.Unforgettable.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A.A reporter sticking to the facts.
B.A reporter challenging President Kennedy.
C.A reporter from an ordinary family.
D.A reporter for Washington Daily News.
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Helen Thomas, the pioneering White House reporter known for putting presidents on the hot seat, died at 92.
To those who regularly watch presidential press conferences, Helen Thomas is a familiar figure.Usually dressed in red and always seated in the front row, she is always the first or second reporter the president calls upon.It is an honor she has earned.Besides, it affords her the perfect opportunity to do what she does best - challenge the president and other public officials to tell the plain truth.She said, "We reporters' priority(首要事情) is the people's right to know - without fear or favor.We are the people's servants."
Helen Thomas was born in Kentucky in 1920.All the nine Thomas children were brought up to value education, and all were expected to make something of themselves through working hard.She made up her mind while still in high school to become a reporter after writing for the student newspaper.After receiving her bachelor's degree in 1942, Thomas headed straight for Washington, D.C.in search of a newspaper job.Before long, she landed one at Washington Daily News.Her duty included fetching coffee and doughnuts for the paper's reporters and editors.The eager young woman found the atmosphere exciting and was convinced she had made the right career choice.
Her big break came when she was sent to Florida to report on the vacation of President-elect John F.Kennedy and his family.Once President Kennedy took office, Thomas changed her focus from the president's family to his policies.She began attending the daily press briefings at the White House as well as presidential press conferences.Thomas has covered every president since Kennedy.Over the years, Thomas found her job "thrilling and inspiring," but never boring.And she took very seriously her duty to "keep an eye on the president" and keep American people informed.
1.What can we learn about Helen Thomas from the passage?
A.Her career took off after covering the Kennedys.
B.Her first job was to deliver doughnuts to a news agency.
C.She was born to a large family in Kentucky in 1942.
D.She decided to be a reporter while in college.
2.Paragraph 3 is written to show Helen Thomas__________.
A.is a good decision maker for her career
B.appreciates education and hard work
C.wants to be famous by writing reports
D.has great support from her family
3.What does Helen Thomas think other work?
A.Unbearable. B.Exciting. C.Challenging. D.Unforgettable.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A.A reporter sticking to the facts.
B.A reporter challenging President Kennedy.
C.A reporter from an ordinary family.
D.A reporter for Washington Daily News.
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Helen Thomas, born on August 4, 1920, is a famous news reporter for the Hearst News Service, and a member of the White House Press Corps.She served for fifty—seven years as a correspondent and White House bureau chief for United Press International(UPI).She is called“ First Lady of the Press”.
Born in Kentucky,Helen Thomas was raised in Detroit,Michigan where she attended public schools and later graduated from Wayne State University. Upon leaving college,Helen served as a copy girl in an old company in Washington.In 1943,Ms Thomas joined United Press International and the Washington Press Corps.Thomas served as president of the Women’s National Press Club from 1959 to 1960.
In November,Helen began covering then president-elect John F. Kennedy, following him to the White House in January 1961 as a UPI correspondent(通讯员).She later became White House bureau chief for UPI, where she was employed until her resignation on May 17,2000.Thomas then became a White House correspondent and a columnist.
Thomas was the only woman journalist traveling with then President Nixon to China in January,1972.She has traveled around the world several times with Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton,during the course of which she covered every Economic Summit.The World Almanac and Book of Fact has cited her as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in America.
On March 21, 2006, Thomas was called upon directly by President Bush for the first time in three years.Thomas asked Bush about Iraq.Helen Thomas has written four books and she is also a popular speaker at events nationwide.
1.What’s the correct order of the events?
a.Thomas joined the United Press International and the Washington Press Corps.
b.Thomas traveled with President Nixon to China.
c.Thomas served as president of the Women’s National Press Club.
d.Thomas resigned.
e.Thomas was called upon by President Bush.
f.Thomas became a White House correspondent and a columnist.
A.a, b, c, d, e, f B.a, c, b, d, f, e C.a, c, b, d, e, f D.a, d, e, f, c, b
2.Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Thomas made speeches about events nationwide.
B.Thomas has written four books.
C.Thomas covered every Economic Summit when traveling with US presidents.
D.Thomas became a correspondent after she graduated from university.
3.According to the passage , we can know that________.
A.Thomas is called “ First Lady of America ”.
B.President Bush received Thomas once in his term.
C.Thomas is the most influential woman in America.
D.Thomas traveled to China with president Nixon several times.
4.The passage tells us that Thomas________.
A.was very poor when she was young.
B.served as president of the Women’s National Press Club for three years.
C.traveled with then President Nixon to China without any other woman journalist .
D.has written many books and is popular worldwide.
5.What’s the best title for the passage?
A.A successful news reporter------Helen Thomas.
B.The first lady of the press------Helen Thomas.
C.Life experience of Helen Thomas.
D.Helen Thomas and her career.
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One summer night in 1990, a reporter appeared at the door of Thomas Edison’s laboratory, _____ for an interview.
A. asked B. having asked
C. being asked D. Asking
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The East Room of the White House was bursting with color on July 14, as 56 young cooks arrived for the Kids’ Stale Dinner. The chefs, aged from 8 to 12, were winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, a program that encourages kids to create healthy, affordable, original, and tasty lunch recipes.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the event, now in its fifth year and part of her Let’s Move! More than 1,200 kids throughout America entered the challenge, were encouraged to be creative and use ingredients (原料) grown in their home states, or communities. Recipes had to represent each of the food groups by including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy. The 56 winners were treated to a meal featuring some of their own creations.
“This event isn’t just about eating well today, but about setting kids like all of you up for a lifetime of healthy choices.” the former first lady told the young cooks. “As small you are, you can change lives. I see the work of kids, the magic you all do. People change because of kids.”
Amelie Chen’s winning recipe was Breadfruit, Taro, and Garlic Chicken Trio. The 9-year-old from American Samoa said she was “very excited” to be attending the event. “Winning this trip to the White House makes me think of my favorite quote from Walt Disney: ‘If you can dream it, you can do it,’” she said.
Famous cooks Rachaels Ray and Tanya Steel, editorial director of Clean Plates Omnimedia, a media company focusing on health and wellness food culture, were also in attendance. Michelle recognized them as driving forces in making the Kids’ State Dinner a reality several years ago. Ray and Steel posed for pictures with the young cooks.
Following the meal, the crowd was treated to performances by the cast of Walt Disney World Resort’s The Jungle Book. The 56 winners ended their visit with a tour of the White House Kitchen Garden.
1.In Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move, kids .
A. can cook creatively B. must work in groups
C. should live an active life D. must cook with given materials
2.What does Michelle Obama expect kids to do after the event?
A. Lead a healthy life. B. Create more recipes.
C. Grow crops themselves. D. Eat what they have cooked.
3.Why did Ray and Steel attend the event?
A. They came to award the young cooks.
B. They cared about kids’ development.
C. They were invited to report the event.
D. They wanted to learn the food culture.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived at the White House after serving as First Lady of Arkansas for twelve year. On many occasions, Hillary Clinton has spoken about the need to find the right balance in our lives. For her, the elements of that balance are family, work, and public service.
Hillary Diane Rodham was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 26, 1947. An excellent student. Hillary also enjoyed sports and was always interested in politics. Graduating from Wellesley College with high honors, she entered Yale Law School, where she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families. It was there that she met Bill Clinton, a fellow student.
In 1973, Hillary became a lawyer for the Children’s Defense Fund. In 1975 Hillary left Washington and followed her heart to Arkansas, marrying Bill Clinton. The couple taught together in the University of Arkansas. Their daughter. Chelsea, was born in 1980. As First Lady of Arkansas, Hillary continued to work tirelessly for the benefit of children and families. She introduced a program training parents to work with their preschool children. Because of her efforts, Hillary was named Arkansas Mother of the Year in 1984. Hillary Rodham Clinton brings her own special talents, experience, style and interests to the role of First Lady of the US. She played a leading part in national Health Care Reform.
Hilary Clinton was elected to the US Senate (参议院) in 2000, becoming the first Lady elected to public office and the first female senator to represent New York. In 2006, Senator Clinton won re-election to the Senate, and in 2007 she began her historic campaign for President. In 2008, she campaigned for the election of Barrack Obama and Joe Biden, and in November, she was chosen by President elect Obama as Secretary of State.
1.What do we know from the first paragraph?
A.Hillary Rodham Clinton never finds it hard to balance herself in life.
B.Family, work and public service are all important to Hillary Clinton.
C.The experience as First Lady of Arkansas led her to the White House.
D.Before entering the White House, Hillary had worked for the First Lady.
2.Why did Hillary leave the Children’s Defense Fund?
A.Because she wanted to marry Bill Clinton who was in Arkansas.
B.Because she married Bill Clinton and had to move to Arkansas.
C.Because she found she fell in love with Arkansas.
D.Because she was offered a better job in the University of Arkansas.
3.Where did Bill Clinton get his high education?
A.At Wellesley College.
B.At the Children’s Defense Fund.
C.At the University of Arkansas.
D.At Yale Law School.
4.Which is the right order of the following events?
a. Hillary was elected to the United States Senate.
b. Hillary was chosen as Secretary of State.
c. Hillary served as the First Lady.
d. Hillary supported Obama in his presidential election.
e. Hillary began her campaign for President.
A.c, a, e, d, b B.c, e, d, b, a C.a, e, c, b, d D.b, e, c, d, a
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Hillary Diane Clinton arrived at the White House after serving as First Lady of Arkansas for twelve years. During that time she worked as a full-time partner of a law firm, chaired an education committee that set public school standards in Arkansas, managed a home, and cared for her husband and child.
Hillary Diane Rodham, daughter of Hugh and Dorothy Rodham, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 26, 1947. She and her younger two brothers grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, as a close-knit family. As an excellent student, she was also a Girl Scout and a member of the local Methodist youth group. Hillary also enjoyed sports and was always interested in politics. She entered Wellesley College in 1965. Graduating with high honors, she moved on to Yale Law School, where she served on the Board of Editors of the Yale Review of Law and Social Action. While at Yale, she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families. It was there that she met Bill Clinton, a fellow student.
In 1973, Hillary became a lawyer for the Children’s Defense Fund. In 1975 Hillary left Washington and followed her heart to Arkansas(阿肯色州), marrying Bill Clinton. The couple taught together in the University of Arkansas. Their daughter, Chelsea, was born in 1980.
As First Lady of Arkansas, Hillary continued to work tirelessly on behalf of children and families. In addition to chairing the Arkansas Education Standards Committee, she founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. She introduced a pioneering program called Arkansas Home Instruction for Preschool Youth, which trained parents to work with their children in preschool preparedness and literacy. Hillary also served on the board of the Arkansas Children's Hospital. In recognition of her professional and personal accomplishments, Hillary was named Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1983 and Arkansas Mother of the Year in 1984.
Women’s International Center proudly presents the Living Legacy Award to Hillary Rodham Clinton for her vast contributions in so many fields, especially honoring her work for women and children.
1.Hillary did all the following things before going to college EXCEPT________.
A.joining the local Methodist youth group |
B.taking an active part in sports |
C.showing great interest in politics |
D.beginning to care for the interests of children |
2.The topic sentence of the fourth paragraph is ________.
A.sentence 1 | B.sentence 2 | C.sentence 4 | D.sentence 5 |
3.What is the main reason why Hillary won the Living Legacy Award?
A.Her being Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1983. |
B.Her tireless work for woman and children. |
C.Graduating with high honors from Yale. |
D.Being a perfect wife and caring for her child |
4.What do we know about Hillary from this passage?
A She and Bill Clinton were schoolmates at Yale.
B. She was in her thirties when she married Bill Clinton.
C. She has been a full-time lawyer for more than 20 years.
D. She once worked as a doctor in the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
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The Israeli farmers who pioneered the revolutionary technology known as drip irrigation weren’t trying to solve one of the world’s most urgent problems.They were just trying to survive.They lived in the desert,and they didn’t have enough water to grow their crops.
In its simplest form,it was little more than a pipe with holes in it.But behind each hole was a hi-tech dripper that let out just the fight amount of water.Snaked along a row of crops so that the holes were positioned directly above the roots,the pipe could direct each precious drop of water directly to the plants,getting a bigger harvest while using a very small amount of the water.
Over time,the farmers improved upon the technology,perfecting the drippers that regulated the flow of water,and connecting the pipelines to computers that could determine exactly how much water each plant needed and when.
If the global population kept growing,the rest of the world would increasingly resemble their little community in the desert.So they began selling their irrigation systems in other parts of the world,eventually expanding to more than 110 countries.Netafirm,the company says it’s lifting people out of poverty and conserving water at a time when the importance of doing so has never been clearer.
The mass adoption of drip irrigation won’t save the world by itself.To avoid the coming catastrophe,nearly everybody will,in some way,have to do more with less,perhaps through accepting and using other new technologies.Otherwise,it’s going to get ugly.
1.Why is drip irrigation called“the revolutionary technology”?
A.It saves the world all by itself.
B.It is controlled by computers.
C.It makes irrigation more effective.
D.It provides deserts with water.
2.What does“one of the world’s most urgent problems”in Paragraph l refer to?
A.Lacking water. B.Lacking labor.
C.Lacking food. D.Lacking energy.
3.How does the drip irrigation help farmers with crops?
A.By drilling holes on the pipes.
B.By regulating water via drippers.
C.By snaking pipes along the crops.
D.By placing pipes just above roots.
4.Which of the following will be the best slogan for Netafirm to sell the irrigation systems?
A.Less water;More harvest.
B.New technology;New world.
C.More grain;Less starvation.
D.Water saving;World surviving.
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The____________house smells as if it hasn't been lived in for years.
A.little white wooden | B.little wooden white |
C.white wooden little | D.wooden white little |
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