The Americans believe that anybody can become President of the United States. In a recent Hollywood comedy(喜劇), that is exactly what happens.
Dave Kovic, played by Kevin Kline, is a kind-hearted man who runs a business that finds people jobs. He leads a typical(典型的) American way of life, except for one thing－h(huán)e looks exactly like the President, Bill Mitchell. In fact, the only thing that makes him different from the nation’s leader is that he is very nice!
The president has started using look-alikes during some public appearances. Dave is offered a chance to “serve his country” by becoming one. However, things go wrong. The President becomes very ill and Dave ends up acting as the President forever.
Director Ivan Reitman, who made the popular and successful comedies like Twins, Ghostbusters and Legal Eagles, could have gone for easy laughs by making fun of the American government. Instead, Dave is an attractive comedy about an ordinary man in extraordinary situations. Kevin Kline gives a double performance as Dave and the President, and Sigourney Weaver is at her best as his First Lady. The love story that develops between her role and Dave is a real classic(經(jīng)典).
The film is 100% American. However, if you’ve ever felt that anybody could do a better job running the country than the people in power, then you’ll enjoy Dave!
小題1:What is the purpose of the text?
A．To tell the reader about the American government.
B．To discus the Americans’ ideas about the President.
C．To make a comparison between Dave and other films.
D．To introduce a new film to the reader.
小題2:Who plays the role of the President in the film?
A．Sigourney Weaver.B．Kevin Kline.
C．Bill Mitchell. D．Ivan Reitman.
小題3:The underlined word “one” in the 3rd paragraph refers to _____.
A．the PresidentB．the directorC．a(chǎn)n actorD．a(chǎn) look-alike
小題4:Which of the following is best supported by the text?
A．The author makes fun of the President.
B．The author thinks highly of the film.
C．The author is a fan of Hollywood comedies.
D．The author wishes to become the American President.

小題1:D
小題1:B
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小題1:B
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Inaugural Address－John F. Kennedy
delivered 20 January 1961
We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning—signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago.
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Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
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My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.
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What should citizens of the world ask of America?
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C．What they can do for freedom.
D．What they can do for America.
小題4:
Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Human beings have the power to put an end to all forms of poverty.
B．We should remember we are the first revolution.
C．Our nation has always been committed to human rights.
D．We should assure the survival and the success of liberty.

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