The Night the President Met the Thief

　　A thief entered the bedroom of the 30th President of the United States, who met him and helped him escape (逃脱) punishment(处罚).

　　The event happened in the early morning hours in one of the first days when Calvin Coolidge came into power, late in August, 1923 . He and his family were living in the same third-floor suite (套房) at the Willard Hotel in Washington that they had occupied (占居) several years before. The former President's wife was still living in the White House.

　　Coolidge awoke(醒来) to see a stranger go through his clothes, remove a wallet and a watch chain.

　　Coolidge spoke: “I wish you wouldn't take that. ”

　　The thief, finding his voice, said: “Why?”

　　“ I don't mean the watch and chain, only the charm (表坠) . Take it near the window and read what is impressed(印，刻) on its back, ” the President said.

　　The thief read, “ Presented to Calvin Coolidge. ” “ Are you President Coolidge?” he asked.

　　The President answered, “Yes, and the House of Representatives (众议院) gave me that watch charm. I'm fond of it. It would do you no good. You want money. Let's talk this over. ”

　　Holding up the wallet, the young man said in a low voice:“I'll take this and leave everything else. ”

　　Coolidge, knowing there was $80 in it, persuaded(说服) the young man to sit down and talk. He told the President he and his college roommate had overspent during their holiday and did not have enough money to pay their hotel bill.

　　Coolidge added up the roommate and two rail tickets back to the college. Then he counted out $32 and said it was a loan (借款) .

　　He then told the young man: “There is a guard in the corridor (走廊) . ” The young man nodded and left through the same window as he had entered.

1．What caused the thief to meet the President?

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A．He knew the President had lots of money.

B．He knew the President lived in the suite.

C．He wanted to be a rich businessman.

D．He wanted to steal some money.

2．Why did Calvin Coolidge live at the Willard Hotel in those days?

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A．Because the former President was still living in the White House .

B．Because the former First Lady hadn't left the White House .

C．Because the First Lady like to live in the White House.

D．Because he liked to live there.

3．Coolidge counted out $32 ________ .

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A．in order not to be killed by the thief

B．in order to be out of danger

C．so as to help the young student overcome his difficulty

D．because he had no more money

4．The young man and his roommate went back to the college ________ .

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5．Which of the following might happen afterwards?

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A．The young student repaid the $32.

B．The thief was put into prison.

C．The President told many reporters the thief's name.

D．The President ordered the young man to repay the money.

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　　When America was young, the city of Washington D. C. was built. It was built in a forest. It was built near two beautiful rivers.

　　Trees 1 and the great capital building was built.

　　 2 house was built. The President (总统) of the United States would live in this house. It 3 the White House.

　　At that time there was a park near the President's house. And People let their horses and cows, sheep and pigs 4 grass in the park. Today in that same park there are no horses or cows, sheep or pigs. It is a beautiful park for all people to see.

　　This is a city of many monuments. 5 of all is the George Washington Monument. This monument helps all of us remember George Washington, the first President of the United States.

　　Inside this monument is an lift. People from all over the country ride in the lift to the top.

　　Inside the monument 6 many steps (台阶). People may climb these steps 7 the top.

　　When they 8 the top, they 9 the United States Capital Building with 10 white dome (圆顶). They see many monuments. They look over this beautiful city, this great city, Washington D. C. ----the capital of the United State.

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Where Presidents Come From

　　Does a person from Ohio or Virginia have a better chance of living in the White House than anyone else? It seems that way. Eight out of 40 U. S. Presidents came from Ohio. Eight came from Virginia. William Henry Harrison, the ninth U. S. President, had the best chance of all. Why? He was born in Virginia and then lived in Ohio.

　　Here is a map of the United States. You will see that Virginia and Ohio are not too far away from each other. New York, Massachusetts, and California are worth noting(注意), too. They each have sent at least three of their native sons to the White House.

　　Maps are flat (平的) drawings of Earth or parts of it. The map on the above shows the shapes and sizes of the 50 states. Like most U. S. maps, it abbreviates(缩写) the names of the states. Use the map to answer the questions below.

1．President Lyndon Johnson came from the largest state on the Gulf of Mexico. He was from ________ .

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2．President Jimmy Carter is from Georgia. Which state is below Georgia on the map?

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3．President Harry Truman was from a state surrounded by Illinois and seven other states. He was from ________ .

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4．Which area of the United States has more states?

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5．Which of these states is closest to Canada?

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　　When America was young, the city of Washington D. C. was built. It was built in a forest. It was built near two beautiful rivers.

　　Trees 1 and the great capital building was built.

　　 2 house was built. The President (总统) of the United States would live in this house. It 3 the White House.

　　At that time there was a park near the President's house. And People let their horses and cows, sheep and pigs 4 grass in the park. Today in that same park there are no horses or cows, sheep or pigs. It is a beautiful park for all people to see.

　　This is a city of many monuments. 5 of all is the George Washington Monument. This monument helps all of us remember George Washington, the first President of the United States.

　　Inside this monument is an lift. People from all over the country ride in the lift to the top.

　　Inside the monument 6 many steps (台阶). People may climb these steps 7 the top.

　　When they 8 the top, they 9 the United States Capital Building with 10 white dome (圆顶). They see many monuments. They look over this beautiful city, this great city, Washington D. C. ----the capital of the United State.

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