Whatever the quality of the debates in Election 2000, they are unlikely to equal the most famous political debates in American history which occurred long before the invention of radio and television. In 1858, Stephen Douglas debated Abraham Lincoln for a U.S. Senate seat. The debates were held at seven sites throughout Illinois, one for each of the seven congressional districts. Douglas, a pro-slavery Democrat,was the incumbent19.Lincoln was anti-slavery. Honest Abe, as he was endearingly called, lost the Senate race, but two years later was elected the first Republican president of the United States. The Lincoln Douglas debates are still heralded20 for the quality of the discourse at a crucial time in the nations history.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage above.
1. According to the first paragragh,why do Americans like debates among candidates?
A.The quality of the debates is heralded.
B.A telling gaffe may make candidates awkward.
C.Debates are rare in other countries.
D.They can make comparison among candidates.
2. We know from the passage that one of the reasons for some candidates dislike debating is that_____.
A.it is difficult to control the circumstance in debating
B.the American people dont expect it
C.it is impossible to make debate rules needed
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