When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me-about how I’d make my wa

When I was a young man, I thought life was all aboutme—about how I’d make my way in the world, become successful, and get thethings I want.  36  then the two of you came into my worldwith all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never  37  tofill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myselfdidn’t seem so 38 any more. I soon found that the greatest joy in mylife was the joy I saw in yours. And I 39 that my own life wouldn’tcount for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity forhappiness and fulfillment in yours.

In the end, girls, that’s why I 40 Presidentbecause of what I want for you and for every child in this nation. I want allour children to go to schools worthy of their 41  schools thatchallenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a 42 of wonder aboutthe world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college — 43 theirparents aren’t rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well andgive them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with theirown kid and 44 with dignity.

Sometimes we have to send our young men and women intowar and other dangerous 45 to protect our country — but when we do, Iwant to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our bestto settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everythingpossible to keep our servicemen and women 46 . And I want every child tounderstand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free —that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation 47 greatresponsibility.

1.A.However                  B. While                    C. But                              D. Although

2.A.fail                        B. escape                            C. drop                      D. prepare

3.A.shallow                          B. important           C. respectful                  D.delighted

4.A.recognized                    B. regretted                     C. realized                            D.reminded

5.A.searched for      B. accountedfor                   C. asked for                   D. ran for

6.A.potential          B. ability                         C. possibility                  D. reputation

7.A.sign             B. sense                    C. ray                      D. bunch

8.A.as if              B. now that                     C. in case                       D.even if

9.A.resign                             B. resettle                        C. retire                          D. request

10.A.borders                  B. situations             C. nations                    D.scenery

11.A.satisfied                       B. fortunate                     C. successful                  D. safe

12.A.comes                    B. goes                      C. lies                              D. stands

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1.C

2.A

3.B

4.C

5.D

6.A

7.B

8.D

9.C

10.B

11.D

12.A

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