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【题目】 He has been called France’s youngest leader since Napoleon Bonaparte. Emmanuel Macron, age 39, swept to victory in France’s second-round of presidential election which was held on May 7, 2017. He defeated Marine Le Pen by a large margin of 62% of votes. He was inaugurated (就职) as President.

Both of Macron’s parents were doctors, and he attended one of the most prestigious (有声望的) schools in France, Lycee Henri Ⅳ. From there, he became an investment banker and economy minister. Unlike the other presidential candidates, he has always worked outside of the government.

In April 2016, he created his own political movement, called En Marche! (On the Move!), recruiting (招募) more than 20,000 members. His party’s ideals were neither right-or left-winged, but more independent. As his party became more and more successful, Macron began to think about presidency, something he’d always been interested in. In November 2016, he announced his decision to run in the 2017 election.

Macron’s campaign relied on his political movement. He struggled to win votes from both parties in France, as well as from the working class. In addition, he was the only candidate that was pro-EU, or supportive of European Union.

While in office, Macron’s biggest focus will be on improving the economy. A total of 50 billion will be dedicated to job training and creating green and sustainable energy. Macron also plans to cut down on corporate taxes, improve the public education system, and lower the unemployment rate by 2.7%.

Following the election is the selection of the president’s cabinet (内阁). The Prime Minister position was given to Edouard Philippe, mayor of Northern Le Havre. However, Macrons cabinet is surprising—one France has never seen before: a gender-balanced cabinet. Out of the 22 seats available, 11 will be taken by women and 11 will be filled by men. This percentage is much higher than other European countries.

With each change of leadership come new ideals and changes to the country. Macron needs a parliament (议会) that will support his hopes and dreams for the future of France.

【1】What did Macron work as before the election?

A.A manager.B.A teacher.

C.A doctor.D.A banker.

【2】According to the text, Macron ________.

A.founded his party for presidencyB.had no interest in politics before election

C.was on behalf of the working classD.was a supporter of EU

【3】What is the biggest challenge for Macron?

A.Economy.B.Politics.

C.The private education system.D.The gender discrimination.

【4】What is special about Macron’s cabinet?

A.Its members are all from his party.

B.It has more women members than other European countries.

C.Most of its members are men.

D.It has chosen a woman as the prime minister.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】D

【3】A

【4】B

【解析】

这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章介绍了法国总统马克龙的传记以及他独特的内阁。

【1】细节理解题。根据第二段From there, he became an investment banker and economy minister.（从那时起，他成为了一名投资银行家和经济部长。）由此可知，马克龙在选举前是一位银行家，故选D。

【2】细节理解题。根据倒数第四段In addition, he was the only candidate that was pro-EU, or supportive of European Union.（此外，他是唯一支持欧盟的候选人。）可知马克龙是欧盟的支持者，故选D。

【3】细节理解题。根据倒数第三段While in office, Macron’s biggest focus will be on improving the economy.（在任职期间，马克龙最大的关注点将是改善经济。）由此可知，马克龙面临的最大挑战是经济，故选A。

【4】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段However, Macrons cabinet is surprising—one France has never seen before: a gender-balanced cabinet. Out of the 22 seats available, 11 will be taken by women and 11 will be filled by men. This percentage is much higher than other European countries.（然而，马克龙的内阁令人惊讶——一个法国从未见过的:一个性别平衡的内阁。22个席位中，11个将由女性占据，11个将由男性占据。这一比例远远高于其他欧洲国家。）由此推断出，马克龙内阁的特别之处在于它的女性成员比其他欧洲国家都多，故选B。