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PAGE 专题强化练一 A Here are four homes for sale around the US with links to past presidents，as well as their close families. John F．Kennedys Weekend Retreat A modest farm near Middleburg，Virginia，was built by John F．Kennedy and his wife in the early 1960s.The former first lady designed it herself.The four－bedroom property is currently back on the market for$5.95 million，decreased by $2 million compared with 2015.It was $10.99 million when it was first put up for sale in 2013. Jackie Kennedys Summer House Another Kennedy－linked property for sale is the“Lasata”estate in the Hamptons，designed by architect Arthur C．Jackson and built in 1917.Set on more than seven acres of land near the ocean，it includes a ten－bedroom house that was restored in 2007，including a three－car garage building.Its on the market for $38.995 million，a little bit higher than last year. Chester A．Arthurs Summer White House Chester A．Arthur，who became the 21st president in 1881，spent some of his down time here.The three－story，six－bedroom Victorian mansion，which was built in 1796 and has been recently restored，is for sale with a $14.2 million price tag.Features include a library with fireplace，a formal dining and living room and a family room overlooking the garden and the swimming pool. Barack Obamas Summer Rental This Marthas Vineyard home which was built in the late twentieth century served as the Summer White House to former President Obama.It is currently for sale for $19.125 million，down from $22.5 million in July 2015.Set on nine－and－a－half acres of land and with its own private road，this property no doubt acts as a perfect summer hideaway for those who didnt want his every movement seen.In addition to privacy，other features include a heated pool，a half－basketball court，outdoor terraces and a two－bedroom guest cottage. 【语篇解读】　本文介绍了在美国待售的四套房子，不同寻常的是它们与过去的总统或他们的近亲有关系。 1．Which house has the longest history? A．Barack Obamas Summer Rental. B．Jackie Kennedys Summer House. C．Chester A．Arthurs Summer Wh