Question

Change Has Come to America

November, 04, 2008, Barack Obama

Hello, Chicago.

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen.

A little bit earlier this evening, I received an extraordinarily gracious call from Sen. McCain. Sen. McCain fought long and hard in this campaign. And he's fought even longer and harder for the country that he loves. He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine. We are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader.

I congratulate him; I congratulate Gov. Palin for all that they've achieved. And I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.

I want to thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart, and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on the train home to Delaware, the vice president-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.

And I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last 16 years the rock of our family, the love of my life, the nation's next first lady Michelle Obama.

Sasha and Malia I love you both more than you can imagine. And you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the new White House.

To my sister Maya, my sister Alma, all my other brothers and sisters, thank you so much for all the support that you've given me. I am grateful to them.

And to my campaign manager, David Plouffe, the unsung hero of this campaign, who built the best -- the best political campaign, I think, in the history of the United States of America.

To my chief strategist David Axelrod who's been a partner with me every step of the way.

To the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics you made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you've sacrificed to get it done.

But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to. It belongs to you. It belongs to you.

1. Why did Sen. McCain make a phone call to the writer?

A．To inform the writer of something important.

B．To share his happiness with the writer.

C．To congratulate the writer on his success.

D．To give him some good ideas on making a successful speech..

2.  If Sen. McCain won the election, What would Palin do?

A．She would be a governor.

B．She would be the vice president-elect of the United States.

C．She would be the nation's next first lady.

D．She would be the campaign manager of Sen. McCain’s.

3. How many people did the writer thank in his speech?

A．5                B．6                C．7                D．8

4. What did the writer imply by saying “I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to?”

A．He is a failure rather than a success.

B．He still doesn’t know who this victory truly belongs to.

C．He thinks highly of his supporters.

D．He considers his success as people’s victory.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.B

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文是奥巴马竞选美国总统获胜的发言稿，叙述了自己的思想并感谢许许多多的帮助他的人。

1.C 细节题。根据第三段1,2行A little bit earlier this evening, I received an extraordinarily gracious call from Sen. McCain. 和第四段第一行I congratulate him;说明他打电话给奥巴马是为了祝贺他当选总统。故C正确。

2.B 推理题。根据第四段I congratulate him; I congratulate Gov. Palin for all that they've achieved.说明Palin是麦凯恩的竞选副手，如果麦凯恩获胜，那么Palin就是副总统。故B正确。

3.B 细节题。根据I want to thank my partner in this journey,

the love of my life, the nation's next first lady Michelle Obama.

Sasha and Malia I love you both more than you can imagine

To my sister Maya, my sister Alma,

可知他一共感谢了6个人。故B正确，

4.D 细节题。根据文章最后一句But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to. It belongs to you. It belongs to you.说明奥巴马认为这场胜利属于人民，故D正确。

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