8.As we all know,it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence (《独立宣言》).He wrote it in two weeks,and after a few changes,it was accepted by the Congress (国会).As a result,he became famous.
Born in Virginia,Thomas Jefferson,a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later,was much interested in politics.
Jefferson was elected the Governor of Virginia in 1779,and he was sent to France as the representative of the American government in 1784.Sixteen years later,at the age of 57,he was elected president after Washington and Adams.
Far from a handsome man,he was tall with long arms and big hands.Jefferson,who was an amusing talker in conversation but a poor speaker,was generally good-natured.
Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom in America.As a president,he protected the right of free speech.Interestingly enough,in his eight years as president,Jefferson never vetoed (否决) a bill which the Congress had passed.He did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth,1826,the fiftieth anniversary of American Independence.
32.From the passage we can infer that America won its independence inD.
A.1786
B.1800
C.1842
D.1776
33.How old was Thomas Jefferson when he became the Governor of Virgina?B.
A.He was 26.
B.He was in his forties.
C.He was 36.
D.We don't know.
34.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.
A.Jefferson wan an amusing talker,but not good at speaking in public.
B.Jefferson was not an easy person to get along with.
C.Jefferson was not only very talented but also very handsome.
D.Not being politically minded,Jefferson never vetoed a bill passed by the Congress.
35.Jefferson's greatest contribution in American history should be thatC.
A.he did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.
B.he was strongly against the slavery
C.he wrote the Declaration of Independence
D.he was for the right of free speech.
分析 讲述了Thomas Jefferson 起草《独立宣言》这一贡献为人们所熟知,对美国历史产生了很大影响.
解答 32.D 推断题.由文章最后一句"…1826,the 50th anniversary of American Independence."可知1826年是美国独立五十周年,故1776年符合题意.故正确答案为D.
33.B 细节理解题.由该句Jefferson was elected the Governor of Virginia in 1779,and he was sent to France as the representative of the American government in 1784.Sixteen years later,at the age of 57,he was elected president after Washington and Adams.可推断,1784他成为美国政府的代表,六年后他57岁,即1790年的时候他是57岁,由此可知他出生于1733年.而他于1779年成为Governor of Virginia,由此推断,1779年的时候他46岁.结合选项,B为正确答案.
34.A 细节题.由第五段第二句"Jefferson,who was an amusing talker in conversation but a poor speaker,was generally good-natured."可知C项符合文章内容.故正确答案为A.
35.C 主旨题.由文章首句"As we all know,it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of the Independence."可知 Thomas Jefferson 起草《独立宣言》这一贡献为人们所熟知,对美国历史产生了很大影响.故正确答案为C.
点评 本文是人物故事类阅读理解.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.