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US President Barack Obama visited the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Nov. 18th, 2009. The Great Wall was the second sightseeing program for Obama during his visit to China.

Built originally as the biggest defense work in ancient China, the Great Wall today has become one of the must-see places for visiting foreign leaders to the country in the past sixty years.

“ I’m inspired by the majesty(雄伟壮观) of the Great Wall and gratefu1 for the warmth of the Chinese people,” Obama said after his half-hour tour.

“It's magical,” Obama said when walking along the Great Wall, “it reminds you of the sweep of history and our time here on earth is not that long. We better make the best of it.”

“I brought back the admiration(钦佩) for the Chinese civilization(文明), I bring here the greetings of American people.” Obama said when climbing a watchtower to enjoy a distant view at the Badaling section of the Great Wall.

Obama is the fifth US president to visit the Great Wall. Richard Nixon visited the Great Wall in 1972, Ronald Reagan in 1984 and Bill Clinton in 1998, In 2002, former US President George W. Bush and his wife Laura toured the same sections Obama did.

1.What did Barack Obama do on November 18th, 2009?

A. He visited the Badaling section of the Great Wall.

B. He discussed the program with others.

C. He wrote a letter to Chinese people.

D. He called his friends when he climbed a watchtower.

2.What does the underlined word mean in Chinese？

A. 必需的            B. 必看的            C. 游客多的            D. 著名的

3.Obama said that he was inspired by ________.

A. the warmth of the Chinese people

B. the sweep of history

C. the Chinese civilization

D. the majesty of the Great Wall

4.In the last paragraph, ________ people visited the Badaling section of the Great Wall.

A. four            B. five            C. six            D. seven

5.What's the best title for the passage？

A. Barack Obama Visited the Great Wall

B. History of the Great Wall

C. US Presidents who once visited the Great Wall

D. Get to Know the Chinese Civilization

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You might say that Barack Obama was elected President of the US because he knows how to give a speech. In 2004, the little-known Obama gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention (民主党全国会议). It was a great speech — poetic, and inspiring. The people who heard it would remember it for a long time.

Since 2004, Obama has written and delivered thousands of speeches. There are usually praised for two reasons: he treats the audiences like intelligent adults, and he is able to express complicated ideas in a straightforward, natural way.

Before becoming President, Obama was a lawyer, a college professor, and a successful writer – his two memoirs (回忆录) have become best sellers. The skills he needed to succeed in his previous jobs have also contributed to his success as a speechmaker.

As a lawyer, Obama learned how to make strong, convincing arguments. As a professor, he learned how to explain complex subjects in ways that helped students understand without boring them. As a writer, he learned how to use languages to have a powerful influence on his audience. A famous American musician even turned one of Obama’s early speeches into a song during the election campaign.

Secret weapons of Obama

Writing team: Obama has a team of people who write his speeches. The writers chat with Obama for hours about what he wants to say. Then listen to recordings of past presidential addresses and seek advice from advisers. Obama usually edits and rewrites the drafts several times.

Make fun of the guests: Obama starts his speech by gently making fun of his guests. His opening lines attract the audience’s attention while giving them an opportunity to relax and laugh at themselves and each other.

Make fun of himself: Obama laughs at his past mistakes and is never afraid of showing them to the public.

Obama delivers speeches to audiences large and small. He can make his audiences laugh or cry. His speeches are always thoughtful, well written and just right for each occasion.

1.The third and fourth paragraph mainly talk about _______.

2.What do we know about Obama’s writing team according to the passage?

3.When delivering a speech, Obama __________.

4.What’s the author’s attitude towards Obama’s speeches?

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You might say that one reason why Barack Obama is president of the US is that he knows how to give a good speech.

Since 2004, Obama has written and delivered thousands of speeches. These are usually praised for two reasons: he treats the audiences like intelligent（有智慧的） adults, and he is able to express complicated ideas in an easy, natural way.

Before becoming president, Obama was a lawyer, a college professor, and a successful writer---his two memories have become best-sellers.

What’s more, he has some secret weapons.

Teleprompter: Obama doesn’t go anywhere without his Teleprompter. The textbook-sized panes of glass holding the president’s prepared remarks follow him wherever he goes to speak.

Writing team: Obama has a team of people who write his speeches. The writers chat with Obama for hours about what he wants to say. They listen to recordings of past presidential speeches and seek advice from advisers. Obama usually edits(编辑)and rewrites the drafts(草稿)several times.

Tricks for lighthearted speeches:

Make fun of the guests: Obama starts his speech by gently teasing his guests. His opening lines draw the audience’s attention while giving them an opportunity to relax and laugh at themselves and each other.

Make fun of yourself: A good rule for speechmakers: If you’re going to make a joke about someone else, be sure to make one about yourself, too. Obama mocks(嘲弄) his own poor choices for filling the position of Commerce Secretary, saying, “No president in history has ever named three Commerce Secretaries this quickly.” In fact, his first two nominees（被提名人）for the position withdrew(撤出) their names for different reasons. In a process that had otherwise gone smoothly, the Obama Administration found it hard to deal with the problem of filling the Commerce seat.

1.Obama made the poetic and inspiring speech in 2004 as________.

A. president                     B. a nominee for the presidency

C. a senator                     D. a secretary

2.What’s the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph 2?

A. Difficult to understand.           B. Easy to understand.

C. Different from others.             D. Interesting to say.

3.From the passage, we know that Obama’s secret weapons are all these EXCEPT ____.

A. a writing team                 B. a teleprompter             C. humor                   D. motivation

4.What’s the best title of the passage？

A. Secrets of Obama’s successful speeches.

B. Obama’s successful speeches.

C. Obama’s way of making speeches.

D. Problems of Obama’s speeches.

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US president Barack Obama is probably 1.______ most powerful person in the world. But what was his high school life 2._______? You can find answers to the question in his “Back to School” speech 3.______ (give) on September 13, 2010.

“I know some of you may be nervous about starting a new school year and worried about 4._______ that’ll be like. Here is what I tell you: nobody 5._____ (get) to write your destiny (命运) but you. Your future is in your hands. Your life is what you make of it. And nothing is beyond your reach. So long as you’re willing to dream big. So long as you’re willing to work hard. So long as you’re willing to stay 6._____ (focus) on your education. An education has never been more important. I’m sure there will be times 7._____ you’re staying up late for a test, or dragging (费力地拉起) yourselves out of bed on a rainy morning, and wondering 8._____ it’s all worth it. Let me tell you: Nothing is as 9._____ in life as your education. In other 10.______ (word), the farther you go in school, the farther you’ll go in life.

An unforgettable experience I recently had made me 11.______ (see) how important friendships are and the need to have a better understanding of friends. A friend is a person 12.______ is always there to encourage and support you whenever you’re in trouble. A friend is a person who’ll try to do what he or she can13.______ you. A friend is a person who’s overjoyed seeing you win and who will share your sorrow when you’re 14.________ (disappoint).

For my part, friendship is like a 15.______(price) gift: It can’t be bought for any amount. It’s also a shining light of hope. If you have friendship, you’ll never feel16._______(alone).

Exactly 10 years ago, 189 heads of state 17.______ (gather) in New York. They set a number of goals. These goals included helping poor people, educating children and protecting the environment. The leaders agreed to do their best to meet the goals 18._______ 2015.

With only five years 19._______ (go), about 140 world leaders got together in New York on September 20. Their20.________ (三天的)meeting was to talk about their work on the goals.

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President Barack Obama set out his plans for the nation on January 27. At the top of his to-do list: his jobs for Americans, health care and education.

“Although we have our difficulties, our union is strong. We do not give up. We do not stop,” President Barack Obama told American in his State of the Union speech on January 27. Guests and government officials filled the hall of the House of Representatives (众议院).

Obama looked back on his first year in office and explained his plan for the future. He dealt with important matters, including health care, the nation’ s high unemployment, national security (安全) and education. Many times during the 70-minute speech, people in the hall clapped (拍手) their hands happily.

The U.S. law system requires the President to report regularly to government officials. Presidents see the speech as an opportunity to set their goals and encourage the nation.

The President devoted much of his speech to the plight of unemployed (失业的) Americans. “Jobs must be our Number 1 focus (焦点) in 2010,” he said. “People are out of work. They are hurting.” Obama also stressed the value of education. “The best way for people to lead a better life is a first-class education.” he told the nation.

Following the President’s speech, the other party always gets the chance to speak. Bob McDonnell, the new governor of Virginia, spoke for Republicans (共和党人). He agreed with many of Obama’s goals, but pointed out policy difference. He tried to persuade both parties to work together. The President had made the same point earlier in the evening. He promised to hold monthly meetings with members of both parties. “Let’s show the American people,” he said, “that we can do it together.”

1.It can be inferred (推断) from the passage that Obama’s speech on January 27 __________.

2.The underlined word “plight” in para. 5 probably means __________.

3.Which of the following things does Obama consider the most important in 2010?

4.We can infer from the last paragraph that __________.

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US President Barack Obama said on Thursday that ______ Afghanistan election appeared to have been ______ success.

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Winning is usually a cause for celebration, ________ may not be so for US president Barack Obama, ________ won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9.

A. it ; which   B.which ; which      C. which ; whom      D. which ; who

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TEN-YEAR-OLD Barack Obama was one of the only three black students at his school in Hawaii, US. He felt very different from most other students. White girls wanted to touch his hair. A white boy asked him whether his father ate people.

“I lied to them that my father was a Kenyan prince. But I kept asking myself who I am,” said Obama.

However, 37 years later, the boy made history. Last year Obama became the first black president in US history.

Obama was born in 1961, to an African father and a white American woman from a small town in the US. He grew up in Indonesia and Hawaii. This unusual background made him wonder who he was. He once turned to alcohol to help forget this question.

With help from his friends, Obama finally turned his life around at college. His hard work made him a star at Harvard. Later, he became only the third black senator (参议员) in US history. During his race to the highest post in the US, Obama talked about his background. He called for a United States of America, rather than a white America or a black America.

“Obama’s success has made Martin Luther King’s dream come true. That is: A man should not be judged by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character,” wrote ABC news.

1.When Obama was ten years old, he was in _______.

A. Hawaii　　 B. Kenya　　 　 C. Africa　　 　 D. Indonesia

2.When Obama became president of the US, he was _______.

A. 37　　　　 B.48　　　　　　　 C. 47　　　　 　 D. 38

3. Why did Obama lie to his classmates that his father was a Kenyan prince?

A. Because he was uncertain about his background then.

B. Because he dreamed of becoming a Kenyan prince.

C. Because he was afraid of being laughed at by his classmates.

D. Because he was told his father was a Kenyan prince.

4.Which of the following statements is right?

A. Obama is optimistic all his life.

B. Obama was brought up in Africa.

C. .According to Luther King, a man should be judged by the content of his

D. Obama didn’t work hard at Harvard, but he finally turned president of the US.

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama ended their first trip to India on Monday. The First Couple set off on the ten-day tour of Asia on Friday. Obama’s goals for the tour are to improve ties between the US and the region, and to promote (促进) economic growth and job creation. The President and his team will return to Washington, D.C. on November 14.

The Obamas began their trip in Mumbai, India, the financial and economic center of the country, on November 6. There, they met with government officials, business leaders and school groups. Up first on the schedule was a visit to a memorial at the TajMahal Palace and Tower Hotel. Obama’s second day in India was lighter than the first. The Presidential visit took place on Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. The five-day religious festival is celebrated each year by Hindus, Sikhs and others. The Obamas spent the holiday visiting with local schoolchildren.

On Monday, Michelle Obama joined 15 Indian school girls on a field trip to a museum of Indian craft work. During the tour, the First Lady stressed to the students the importance of education. Most of the children on the trip are the first girls in their families to attend school. Mrs Obama also encouraged the young women to stay fit, telling them that she likes to exercise because “women have to stay strong”.

Early tomorrow, the Obamas will travel to Indonesia, the country in which the President spent four years as a boy. After that, they will fly to Seoul, South Korea, to attend the Group of Twenty, or G-20, economic summit. The conference brings together leaders from 20 wealthy and developing nations and the European Union. They meet twice a year to address challenges that affect the global economy.

The final leg of the tour will be in Japan, where Obama will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

1. According to Paragraph 1, what are the goals for the ten-day tour?

a. To improve ties between the US and Asia.

b. To do sight-seeing in the countries.

c. To help economy grow faster.

d. To help create more jobs.

A. abc　　　　　　　　　　 B. acd　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. ad　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. abcd

2.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A. What the First Couple did in India.

B. How long the First Couple stayed in India.

C. Introduction to a traditional holiday in India.

D. What the First Couple thought of their tour in India.

3. During the field trip to a museum of Indian craft work, the First Lady _____.

A. asked why only the first girls could go to school

B. told the students the importance of craft work

C. explained why women must stay strong

D. encouraged the students to study hard

4.We can know from the passage that Mr Obama _____.

A. will stay in Indonesia for four days

B. will stay in Japan for the shortest time

C. hasn’t attended the Group of Twenty before

D. will attend an important conference in Seoul

5. How many countries does the First Couple plan to visit in total in their ten-day tour in Asia?

A. 3.　　 B. 4.　　　　 C. 5.　　　　　 D. 6.　 32．B

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Obama made _______ history by being elected as ________ first black president of the US.

A．不填；the         B．a; the             C．a; a              D．the; a

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