In the United States, President Barack Obama called Mandela an influential, brave and profoundly good human being. Mr. Obama said Mandela will be remembered for leaving a free South Africa at peace. “I am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from Nelson Mandela’s life. My very first political action—the first thing I ever did that involved an issue, or a policy, or politics—was a protest against apartheid. I would study his words and his writings. ”

　　In London, British Prime Minister David Cameron called Mandela a true global hero. In his words, a great light has gone out in the world.

　　【文章大意】本文主要介绍了南非前总统曼德拉的去世及世界各国主要领导人对曼德拉的缅怀。

　　1. Which is TRUE about Mandela?

　　A. He seldom received treatment in hospital.

　　B. He died in prison.

　　C. A lung infection caused Mandela’s death.

　　D. He died when he was still president.

　　【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第三段He was repeatedly treated in hospital, most recently for a lung infection. 一句可知曼德拉因肺部感染去世。故选C。

　　2. What does the underlined word“stormy”in Para. 6 mean?

　　A. rainy

　　B. fierce

　　C. peaceful

　　D. challenging

　　【解析】选B。词义猜测题。根据后句Mr. de Klerk说在关键时刻双方能够联合可知双方的关系有时很激烈。

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