The president and the secretary （）attending the meeting.

A、 so, that

B、 so, what

C、 that, what

D、 to, that

Owing to the lack of agreement on this last subject a decision on promotion methods would _____ the next meeting.

A、come

B、would come

C、came

D、needs come

A. burst in

B. burst to

C. burst into

Edmonds entered the world of politics first as

A. news secretary for a congressman

B. a speechwriter for President Clinton

C. news secretary in the White House

D. a speechwriter for Secretary Donna Shalala

A.merged

B.submerged

C.emerged

D.immerged

B

When people hear a president speak, they seldom think about others helping to shape the presentation（报告）. Today, however, presidents depend on writers such as J. Terry Edmonds to help them communicate（交流）effectively. Edmonds is the first African American ever to work as a full-time speechwriter for a U.S. president; he is also the first African American to serve as director of speechwriting for the White House. His is an all-American story of success.

Edmonds grew up in Baltimore, Maryland; his father drove a truck, and his mother worked as a waitress. A great reader, Edmonds showed a gift for writing at his high School, Baltimore City College. After graduating in 1967, Edmonds went on to Morgan State University.

Edmonds began his career in business, with jobs in public relations and communications, He joined the world of politics as news secretary for his congressman (国会议员) from Baltimore, During Bill Clinton’s presidency, he worked speeches for Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala and worked in a number of jobs in the White House and in governmental departments. President Clinton then appointed (任命) him to the office of director of speechwriting, Following the 2000 elections, Edmonds returned to Morgan State University as the school’s special assistant to the president for 2001-2002.

45. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. Edmonds proved himself to be good at writing at high school.

B. Edmonds graduated from Morgan State University in 1967.

C. Edmonds was the first full-time speechwriter.

D. Edmonds served the White House after 2000.

A、sufficient

B、inefficient

C、efficient

D、effective

Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Albemale County,Virginia. When he was 14,he inherited his father's estate and slaves. Soon after, Jefferson attended the College of Williamand Mary.In 1769, when he was just 26, Jefferson was elected to the Virginia House of Representatives.In 1772, Jefferson began building his home, Monticello. In 1770, he married Martha WaylesShelton.As a member of the second Continental Congress,Jefferson drafted The Declaration ofIndependence. In 1779, he was elected as governor of Virginia. Although he resigned in 1781,during his term as governor, Jefferson wrote the famous Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.Jefferson's writings also formed the basis of the Ordinances of 1784,1785, and 1787. From1785-1789, Jefferson served as minister to France. In 1789, George Washington appointed himSecretary of State.Due to political differences concerning the role of the government with other cabinetmembers, Jefferson resigned as Secretary of State in 1793. Jefferson soon ran for president, butwas defeated in 1796 by John Adams. Nevertheless, he was appointed vice president. AlthoughJefferson and Aaron Burr received equal electoral votes for presidency, Jefferson was electedpresident by the House of Representatives in 1800. During Jefferson's term, both the LouisianaPurchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition occurred. Jefferson served two presidential terms.He later established the University of Virginia. He died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary ofThe Declaration of Independence. Coincidentally, John Adams died on the same day.

1. What did Thomas Jefferson get from his father?

A. Political ideas.

B. A lot of documents.

C. Slaves and estate.

D. Nothing.

2. Which of the following documents was Thomas Jefferson not involved with?

A. Declaration of Independence.

B. Statute on Religious Freedom.

C. Ordinance of 1784.

D. Ordinance of 1786.

3. Why did Thomas Jefferson resign as Secretary of State?

A. There were political differences between cabinet members.

B. He was about to be president.

C. He had to write The Declaration of Independence.

D. He was fired.

4. Which of the following did Thomas Jefferson not serve as before he was president?

A. Vice president.

B. Governor.

C. Senator.

D. Secretary of State.

5. Which of the following events happened last?

A. Jefferson was elected president.

B. Jefferson founded the University of Virginia.

C. The Lewis and Clark Expedition.

D. John Adams died.

It is reported that today _____ president will have lunch with _____ President Bush.

A. the…the

B. a…a

C. the…/

D. /…/