Bill Clinton took office (就职)on January 20,1993 and became the 42nd U.S. President (总统). He is the first U.S. president who was born after World War II. He is also one of the youngest of all U.S. presidents.
　　Clinton was born in a poor family. Three months before he was born, his father, William Blats, died. When he was small, his mother remarried (再婚) Norger Clinton, so the boy‘s family name was changed.
　　In the summer of 1963, Clinton was asked to visit the city of Washington. During his visit, he met President Kennedy in the White House. At that time, he wanted to become a president, and now he is!

　　1. Clinton became the 42nd U.S. president when he was______.
　　A. thirty B. about forty C. forty-seven D.37years old

　　2. Clinton’s father died______.
　　A. after 1946 B. before Clinton was born C. before World War II D. when Clinton was young

　　3. Why was the boy‘s name changed?
　　A.Because he became a president B.Because his family was very poor
　　C. Because his father was dead D. Because his mother remarried Norger Clinton

　　4. In 1963 Clinton came to the city of Washington___.
　　A. to take part in an exam B. for his holidays C. for a visit D. to have a meeting with Kennedy

　　5. Which one of the following is Not right?
　　A.Everybody can visit the president in the White House
　　B. All the U.S. presidents work in the White Horse
　　C.Clinton wanted to become a president after he saw President Kennedy
　　D. The White House is in the city of Washington

　　【答案与解析】

　　这是一篇关于美国总统克林顿的人物传记。克林顿是二战后美国的第一任总统，他是美国最年轻的总统之一。克林顿出生于一个贫苦的家庭，其父早亡，后随继父改姓克林顿。克林顿被邀参观华盛顿市期间，在白宫受到总统肯尼迪接见，当时就有做总统的想法。
　　1.C 根据“He is the first U.S. president who was born after World War II.”这一句话，可知克林顿是在第二次世界大战之后出生的。故可推知答案为C。
　　2.B 本题属细节理解题。“Three months before he was born, his father ,William Blats, died.”是答案的出处。
　　3.D 本题同样也是细节理解题。答案就在第二段的末句中。
　　4.B 短文末段的首句已交代提非常清楚。
　　5.C 文章的最后一句话是解答本题的关键。