英美报刊选读——第四单元辅导

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I. Use your own wordsto fill in the following blanks.
1. The dozens of political workers and lawyers who had helped Mr. Gore werethanked and asked to to quit the jobtemporarily.
2. Mr. Gore and many Democratic activists felt that the nation’s highestcourt’s decision is unfair
3. When the Bush team heard that they’d won the election, they felt very exciting and happy.
II. Answer thefollowing questions.
1. Who is Joseph Lieberman?
He is a Senator and also is Gore’s vice presidential running mate.
2. What did Mr. Al Gore plan to doafter a U.S. Supreme Court decision?
He was said to end the contest formally in atelevised evening speech of perhaps 10 minutes.
3. Why will Bush face doubts andresentments about his legitimacy?
His popular vote is less than Gore’s and he is“elected” by the Supreme Court.
4. Is this the first time tocontrol both White House and both houses of Congress?
No. The same thing happened in 1950 once.
5. Do you think Mr. Al Gore will benominated in the 2004 presidentialelection by the Democrats?
Yes. Because he has outpolled Mr. Bush inthe popular vote, and he has undisputed experience and expertise.

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