2013年高考英语二轮专题复习命题预测八三.docVIP

2013年高考英语二轮专题复习命题预测83 阅读理解 A President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States, regretting the loss of simple pleasures such as a long walk or a trip to the car wash or supermarket. I just miss - I miss being anonymous(无名的), he said. I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks. I cant take a walk. His dream, he said, was to go through Central Park and watch folks passing by . . . spend the day watching people - I miss that. Faced with angry criticism for playing more golf than most previous occupants of the White House, he explained that the sport was simply the best way of getting away from it all. Its the only excuse I have to get outside for four hours in a row, he told Hearst magazines. Though he said he enjoyed his life in the White House, he felt disappointed with some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed in his pledge(保证) to change, such as the kabuki dance(日本歌妓舞) among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as vindication(证实) by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached（超然的）, and being slow to engage in vital issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the US government last week. Since arriving at the White House in January 2009, Mr Obama has already racked up(得分) 60 rounds of golf in office, more than George W Bush did in his eight years. In terms of ability, Golf Digest magazine has ranked Mr Obama eighth out of the 18 presidents who played the game since it became established in the early 20th century. 56. What can be inferred from the first paragraph about Barack Obama after he became the U.S. president? A. He liked living a busy life. B. He used to spend most of his time with his family. C. He is unhappy with being too frequently watched by the public. D. He used to wash his c