General Comprehension
Directions：This part contains 5 multiple choice questions based on the following video clip.You should select the best answer to each question.Before you watch the video，study the words and expressions in the table below.The video clip will be played twice.When it is played for the first time，you should pay attention to the main idea and answer some general comprehension questions.When it is played for the second time，you should focus on the important details and answer some specific comprehension questions.
★Glossary
1）Congress［ˈkɑŋɡrəs］n.国会
2）democrat［ˈdɛməkr æ t］n.民主党人
3）republican［rɪˈpʌblɪkən］n.共和党人
4）proposal［prəˈpozl］n.提议
5）virtually［ˈvɜrtʃuəli］adv.事实上
6）spectrum［ˈspɛktrəm］n.范围
7）boost［bʊst］n.推动
8）spur［spɜː（r）］vt.激励
9）infrastructure［ˈɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃə（r）］n.基础设施
10）stature［ˈst æ tʃə（r）］n.（精神、道德等的）高度
11）string［strɪŋ］n.线；一串
12）bounce［baʊns］vt.弹跳
13）rough［rʌf］adj.艰苦的
14）Georgia［ˈdʒɔ：dʒə］n.乔治亚州
15）Oregon［ˈɔriɡən］n.俄勒冈州
16）New Jersey［nu：ˈdʒɜ：zɪ］n.新泽西州
1）What is the purpose of this Jobs Bill？
A.To inspire American people to work hard to meet their responsibilities.
B.To help American people search for more working opportunities.(https://www.daowen.com)
C.To increase the employment rate and help people earn more money.
D.To encourage American people to pursue a better college education.
2）What does this Jobs Bill contain according to the speech？
A.The proposals that Democrats and Republicans supported in the past.
B.The suggestions that construction workers should be employed again.
C.Giving tax cuts to police officers and small businesses in America.
D.Providing teachers and firefighters with better job opportunities.
3）What is Destiny Wheeler’s dream？
A.To find a good job.
B.To receive a better education.
C.To see President Obama win.
D.To pay her checks on time.
4）What does Cathleen Dixon worry about？
A.The bridge she drives across every day is not safe.
B.She hasn’t got any interview opportunities.
C.She is unable to keep her small carpet business.
D.The stature of America can no longer be preserved.
5）Why are several examples of American citizens mentioned in this speech？
A.To show American citizens have the right to apply for a satisfactory job.
B.To indicate that President Obama has close connection with common people.
C.To indicate that the Congress is concerned with American citizens’basic needs.
D.To show the vital connection between American citizens and the Jobs Bill.