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 CC.
A.thirty
B.about forty
C.forty-seven
D.37 years old
（2）Clinton's father died BB.
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？ DD
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 CC.
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？ AA
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】C；B；D；C；A
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01789 295623 9am-8pm （Mon-Sat）
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