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

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 (捏) 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 simmering 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 at a stretch," he told Hearst magazines.

　 Though he said he enjoyed his life in the White House, he felt disillusioned（灰心） with the some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed in his pledge to change, such as the "kabuki dance"（日本歌舞） among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as vindication by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached（淡然）, and being slow to engage in crucial 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 60 rounds of golf in office, more than George W Bush did in his eight years.

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

66. What do the second paragraph and the third paragraph mainly tell us?

　 A. Obama likes to watch folks passing by.

　 B. Obama likes going shopping with his girls.

　 C. Obama likes to take a walk.

　 D. Obama wishes to enjoy simple pleasures.

67. According to Obama, he plays golf to ____________ .

A.　 avoid criticism　 B. show his ability

C.　get relaxed　D. show his advantage over the former presidents

68. What does the underlined word “It” refer to in the fifth paragraph?

A. Playing golf　 B. Getting relaxed

C. Changing some ways of Washington D. Watching people

69. According to the passage, Obama is ____________ kabuki dance.

A. curious aboutB. interested inC. tired ofD. satisfied with

70. What is the best title of the passage?

A. Obama complains about lack of privacy as president

B. Obama can’t live a normal life

C. Obama is often criticized

D. Obama likes to play golf

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