题目内容：

 

Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived at the White House after serving as First Lady of Arkansas for twelve year. On many occasions, Hillary Clinton has spoken about the need to find the right balance in our lives. For her, the elements of that balance are family, work, and public service.

Hillary Diane Rodham was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 26, 1947. An excellent student. Hillary also enjoyed sports and was always interested in politics. Graduating from Wellesley College with high honors, she entered Yale Law School, where she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families. It was there that she met Bill Clinton, a fellow student.

In 1973, Hillary became a lawyer for the Children’s Defense Fund. In 1975 Hillary left Washington and followed her heart to Arkansas, marrying Bill Clinton. The couple taught together in the University of Arkansas. Their daughter. Chelsea, was born in 1980. As First Lady of Arkansas, Hillary continued to work tirelessly for the benefit of children and families. She introduced a program training parents to work with their preschool children. Because of her efforts, Hillary was named Arkansas Mother of the Year in 1984. Hillary Rodham Clinton brings her own special talents, experience, style and interests to the role of First Lady of the US. She played a leading part in national Health Care Reform.

Hilary Clinton was elected to the US Senate (参议院) in 2000, becoming the first Lady elected to public office and the first female senator to represent New York. In 2006, Senator Clinton won re-election to the Senate, and in 2007 she began her historic campaign for President. In 2008, she campaigned for the election of Barrack Obama and Joe Biden, and in November, she was chosen by President elect Obama as Secretary of State.

1．What do we know from the first paragraph?

         A．Hillary Rodham Clinton never finds it hard to balance herself in life.

         B．Family, work and public service are all important to Hillary Clinton.

         C．The experience as First Lady of Arkansas led her to the White House.

         D．Before entering the White House, Hillary had worked for the First Lady. 

2．Why did Hillary leave the Children’s Defense Fund?

         A．Because she wanted to marry Bill Clinton who was in Arkansas.

         B．Because she married Bill Clinton and had to move to Arkansas.

         C．Because she found she fell in love with Arkansas.

         D．Because she was offered a better job in the University of Arkansas.

3．Where did Bill Clinton get his high education?

         A．At Wellesley College.

         B．At the Children’s Defense Fund.

         C．At the University of Arkansas.

         D．At Yale Law School.

4．Which is the right order of the following events?

    a. Hillary was elected to the United States Senate.

    b. Hillary was chosen as Secretary of State.

    c. Hillary served as the First Lady.

    d. Hillary supported Obama in his presidential election.

    e. Hillary began her campaign for President.

         A．c, a, e, d, b         B．c, e, d, b, a         C．a, e, c, b, d         D．b, e, c, d, a