申論 2閱讀理解力測驗：（第一項20 分，第二項10 分；每小格2 分）Kerry blasts Bush Iraq “mistakes” (April 17, 2004)Democrat presidential candidate John Kerry has accused President Bush of failing to doenough to get the world support needed to win peace in Iraq.In a weekly radio address to Democrats Mr.Kerry said the Bush administration had to changeits strategy in Iraq.This month has seen a surge of violence and kidnappings of foreigners in Iraq, including anAmerican soldier.Jordan’s King Abdullah II has said the presence of US troops in Iraq has led to greatanimosity in the Arab world.The king, in the US for talks with Mr. Bush, said the feeling “being felt toward the UnitedStates around the region and around the world is not a healthy one.”Meanwhile, Mr. Kerry called for a new UN-backed mission to help rebuild Iraq, with a Natosecurity force under US command keeping order.“The president may not want to admit mistakes, but his choices in Iraq have so far produced atragedy of errors,” he said. “Staying the course does not mean stubbornly holding to the wrongcourse.”In the address, taped in Pittsburgh, on Friday, he added: “The failure of the administration tointernationalize the conflict has lost us time, momentum and credibility and made America lesssafe.”The BBC’s Jannat Jalil, in Washington, remarked, this is an attempt by John Kerry, just sevenmonths before an election that’s too close to call, to show how he would deal with the mountingviolence and casualties in Iraq.㈠選擇題（Choose the correct answer.）Who is the article about?George W. Bush King Abdullah John Kerry Jannat Jalil類 科： 新聞（選試英文）科 目： 英文Which choice correctly answers the journalist’s question?“This month has seen a surge of violence.”“the presence of U.S. troops as led to great animosity.”“has accused President Bush of failing to get the world support.”“stubbornly holding the wrong course.”How did Kerry make his statements?in a weekly radio address in an exclusive interviewon a late night talk show on a web-based interviewKing Abdullah II is the king of what country?Iraq Afghanistan Jordan SyriaThe king believes that,people in the Middle-East adore Americans.Middle-Eastern people welcome the presence of American soldiers.violence and kidnappings are not important.The presence of US troops has caused great resentment among Middle-Eastern people.“Animosity” means what?animal-like hostility adoration happinessA synonym for stubborn is_______.obstinate crafty wise open-mindedWhere did Kerry record his address?Washington D.C. San Francisco Pittsburgh FallujahThe election for the president of the US is described as being “too close to call.” Whatdoes this mean?the election will happen soonboth sides have an equal chance of winningbetting on the results is not allowedthe election will happen in RichmondMr. Kerry refers to US troops “keeping order.” What does he mean?maintaining a peaceful society giving orders to Iraqi peoplemaking lists and files none of the above㈡是非題Mr. Kerry expressed the belief that President Bush has a good plan for the War in Iraq.Jannat Jalil is a special assistant to King Abdullah II.Mr. Kerry’s plan for Iraq: “called for a new U.N. mission to help rebuild Iraq.”“Staying the course” means continuing despite obstacles.“Kerry blasts Bush” means that Kerry criticized Bush.