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Bill Clinton took office (就職) on January 20, 1993 and became the 42nd U.S.president(總統(tǒng)).He is the first U.S.president who was born after World War Ⅱ(二次世界大戰(zhàn)).He is also one of the youngest of all U. S. presidents.

Clinton was born in a poor family in 1946.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 then, he was!

1. When Clinton became the 42nd U.S.president, he was ________.

2. Clinton’s father died ________.

3.Why was the boy’s name changed?

4. In 1963 Clinton came to the city of Washington ________.

5. Which one of the following in NOT right?

Bill Clinton took office (就職) on January 20, 1993 and became the 42nd U.S.president(總統(tǒng)).He is the first U.S.president who was born after World War Ⅱ(二次世界大戰(zhàn)).He is also one of the youngest of all U. S. presidents.
Clinton was born in a poor family in 1946.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 then, he was!

1. 1.

   When Clinton became the 42nd U.S.president, he was ________.

   1. A.
      thirty
   2. B.
      about forty
   3. C.
      forty-seven
   4. D.
      37 years old
2. 2.

   Clinton’s father died ________.

   1. A.
      after 1946
   2. B.
      before Clinton was born
   3. C.
      before World War
   4. D.
      when Clinton was young
3. 3.

   Why was the boy’s name changed?

   1. A.
      Because he became a president.
   2. B.
      Because his family was very poor.
   3. C.
      Because his father was dead.
   4. D.
      Because his mother remarried Norger Clinton.
4. 4.

   In 1963 Clinton came to the city of Washington ________.

   1. A.
      to take part in an exam
   2. B.
      for his holidays
   3. C.
      for a visit
   4. D.
      to have a meeting with Kennedy
5. 5.

   Which one of the following in NOT right?

   1. A.
      Everybody can visit the president in the White House.
   2. B.
      All the U.S.presidents work in the White House.
   3. C.
      Clinton wanted to become a president after he saw President Kennedy.
   4. D.
      The White House is in the city of Washington.

In England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited . About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way . Someone shouted at them. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreigners seem all at sea and looked embarrassed (窘迫的 . No one had told them about the British custom (習(xí)慣)of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus .
　　Learning the language of a country isn't enough. If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn't agree. But in many parts of India a shake of the head means agreement. Nodding (點(diǎn)頭) your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty .
　　In that country, you shake your head to mean 'yes'— a nod means 'no' . At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula, you will find that your glass is repeated refilled as soon as you drink up . If you think that you have had enough , you should take the cup or glasses in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.
　　In Europe it quite usual to cross your legs when you are sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this in Thailand, however, could bring about trouble . Also, you should try to avoid (避免)touching the head of an adult (成人) ——it's just not done in Thailand .
【小題1】The British people tried to push the three gentlemen out of the way, because the gentlemen______