President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the

【题目】President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States, regretting the loss of simple pleasures such as a long walk or a trip to the car wash or supermarket. "I just miss—I miss being anonymous," he said. "I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks. I can't take a walk." His dream, he said, was to "go through Central Park and watch folks passing by... spend the day watching people—I miss that".

Faced with angry criticism for playing more golf than most previous occupants of the White House, he explained that the sport was simply the best way of getting away from it all. "It's the only excuse I have to get outside for four hours in a row, he told Hearst Magazines.

Though he said he enjoyed his life in the White House, he felt disappointed with some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed in his pledge(保证) to change, such as the "kabuki dance( 日本歌伎舞)" among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as vindication(证实) by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached (超然的), and being slow to engage in vital issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the US government last week.

Since arriving at the White House in January 2009, Mr Obama has already racked up (得分)60 rounds of golf in

In terms of ability, Golf Digest magazine has ranked Mr Obama eighth out of the 18 presidents who played the game since it became established in the early 20th century.

【1】What can be inferred from the first paragraph about Barack Obama after he became the US president?

A. He liked living a busy life.

B. He used to wash his car himself.

C. He used to spend most of his time with his family.

D. He is unhappy with being too frequently watched by the public.

【2】 Barack Obama's explanation to playing golf is .

A. to keep fit B. to enjoy life

C. to release his pressure D. to balance his work

【3】Which one of the following statements is from the critics?

A. The president is really a great golf player.

B. There are always unnecessary procedures among political parties.

C. The president lost a lot privacy, but he loves the life in the White House.

D. The president seems to have no interest in some really important issues.

【4】According to the text, which of the following statements is TRUE about Barack Obama?

A. He regrets to become the US president.

B. He has lost privacy ever since he became president.

C. He couldn't play too much golf' because of people being angry with him.

D. He is not good at playing golf compared with the other presidents who played golf.

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】

试题分析:本文主要讲述的是美国总统奥巴马的一些看法。奥巴马认为自己在入住白宫后完全没有了隐私，他很梦想能过上平凡的一天。同时他也对于白宫的一些自己不认可却又无力改变的形式感到灰心。有评论家认为他打高尔夫的时间太多，但是他认为这只是减压的方式。

【1】D 推理判断题。根据文章第一段的President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States, regretting the loss of simple pleasures以及I just miss—I miss being anonymous可知，总统先生抱怨没有隐私、失去简单的人生乐趣以及想念过去不知名的日。故选择D，指对于被公众监视感到不快。

【2】C 细节理解题。根据文章第二段的he explained that the sport was simply the best way of getting away from it all.可知，总统认为运动是最好的减压方式。故选择C。

【3】D 推理判断题。根据文章第三段的His comments may be seen as vindication(证实) by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached (超然的), and being slow to engage in vital issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the US government last week.可知，评论家主要指责他表现淡然、对利比亚动乱和美国政府差点停工不够上心。故选择D，指总统对重要的事情不感兴趣。

【4】B 推理判断题。根据第一段的President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States,可知，他自从当总统后就没有了隐私，故选择B。