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e creation of a definitive and unique study of the American Presidency.A history of our nation’s highest office that focuses on not just the men who have held it, but on the events that have shaped it.

This extraordinary history of the Presidency will be unique in another important aspect.It will be recorded in precious metal-----on commemorative medals of silver and gold.

To bring this medallic history into being, our 38th President, Gerald R.Ford, has reexamined the history of the office of the presidency, choosing the 100 events in our nation’s history that were in his view most influential in shaping the nature of that office.Important, exciting, and controversial events that have defined-----and dramatized-----the extent of our President’s power.Turning points in American history that have enabled our Chief Executives-----from George Washington to Gerald Ford himself------to bring this country to the status of the most powerful country in the world.

Each of those events, in turn, will be interpreted by outstanding American artists in the form. of medallic sculpture.And their work will make up a collection of 100 commemorative medals unknown before-----finely detailed medals that will capture the whole fascinating history of the American Presidency.

1.According to the passage, Gerald R.Ford is going to （）

A.write a book on the history of the American Presidency.

B.have the history of the American Presidency represented in a series of monuments and statues.

C.outline the history of the American Presidency in the form. of a series of medals.

D.award some outstanding American artists.

2.It is suggested in the passage that （）

A.the project will be accomplished by Gerald R.Ford alone.

B.Gerald R.Ford will accomplish the task with the help of some well-known artists.

C.Gerald R.Ford will work in cooperation with his advisors to accomplish the task.

D.Gerald R.Ford will do the work with only the help from his secretary.

3.The number of the American Presidents to be included in the study project （）

A.will be no more than a hundred.

B.will be over a hundred.

C.has not been made clear in the passage.

D.will be 38.

4.When the passage was written, Gerald R.Ford （）

A.must have already left office.

B.was probably still on office.

C.was probably nearing the end of his term.

D.was probably running for a re-election.

5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage？

A.History of the American Presidency

B.Gerald R.Ford and his Predecessors

C.The Events That Have Defined the Extent of American Presidents'Powers

D.A History of the American Presidency in Precious Metal

statements arenumbered 41 to 45. The United States is a democracy, which means that thecitizens run the government. Since we can' t all make the rules, we electrepresentatives--our president, vice-president, senators, congressmen,governors, and others who make the laws and govern our country based on thebeliefs of the people. These elected officials help pass laws that reflect theinterests of their constituents, the people who live within the areas theyrepresent. Since the right to choose theserepresentatives is in the hands of the people, it is very important that every-one in a community go to the polls to cast their ballots(投票). If only a few peoplevote, then the elected repre- sentatives may not truly represent the interestsof the full community. Some day you may disagree with a decisionmade by your governor, state and federal(联邦的) representa- tives, or the president. Thebest way to make your opinion known is to go to the polls and elect newofficials whom you believe will better represent you in the future. By notvoting, you are in effect giving up your right to help make changes in ourcountry. During a presidential election, whenmillions of people exercise the fight to vote, you might think that your singlevote won' t make a difference. Remember, every vote counts. Even if thecandidates you support arch' t elected, you' ve still had a hand in shaping thecountry' s future. TheUnited States is a democracy in that

A. the government is elected by the citizens

B. the rules and laws are made by the people

C. what the president does is under permission ofall the citizens

D. everyone has a right to make changes in itsfuture

Before he left the White House, the President made a _______ speech.

A、quaarel

B、symbol

C、automobile

D、farewell

A.if

B.except

C.when

D.unless

ouisiana from Napoleon.()

A.A.formerly

B.B.firmly

C.C.formally

D.D.fairly

Our president will hold a special party at May Flower Hotel tonight at your honor.()

A.memorable

B.memorial

C.memorized

D.memory

Our president will hold a special party at May Flower Hotel tonight ______ your honor.

A) with B) at C) in D) on