TEXT G First read the following questions. 83. The main idea of this passage is that _____. A. the Gettysburg Address has always been regarded as a masterpiece B. at the time of its delivery the Gettysburg Address was truly appreciated C. it was not until after 1863 that Lincolns speech was recorded in history D. Lincolns speech is better recognized today than it was during his presidency 84. When did Lincolns Gettysburg Address begin to receive public acclaim? A. After it had been published. B. Immediately after the speech. C. Not until the present day. D. After he received growing recognition. Now read Text G quickly and select your answers. Lincolns now famous Gettysburg Address was not, on the occasion of its delivery, recognized as the masterpiece as it is today. Lincoln was not even the primary speaker at the ceremonies, held at the height of the Civil War in 1863, to dedicate the battlefield at Gettysburg. The main speaker was orator Edward Everest, whose two-hour speech was followed by Lincolns shorter remarks. Lincoln began his small portion of the program with the words that today are immediately recognized by most Americans: "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." At the time of the speech, little notice was given to what Lincoln had said, and Lincoln considered his appearance at the ceremonies rather unsuccessful. After his speech appeared in print, appreciation for his words began to grow, and today it is recognized as one of the all-time greatest speeches.
　　83. The main idea of this passage is that _____.
　　A) the Gettysburg Address has always been regarded as a masterpiece
　　B) at the time of its delivery the Gettysburg Address was truly appreciated
　　C) it was not until after 1863 that Lincoln's speech was recorded in history
　　D) Lincoln's speech is better recognized today than it was during his presidency
　　84. When did Lincoln's Gettysburg Address begin to receive public acclaim?
　　A) After it had been published.
　　B) Immediately after the speech.
　　C) Not until the present day.
　　D) After he received growing recognition.
　　TEXT H First read the following questions. 85. The new Cambridge Business English Certificate can _____. A. serve as a passport to Britain B. pave the way for success in future work C. help visa applications D. guarantee enrollment in Cambridge University 86. Those who are interested in this training class can register _____. A. at the British Council B. at the Shanghai University of Business and Economics C. with a Beijing university D. at the China Daily, Shanghai Branch Now read Text H quickly and select your answers. Cambridge Business English Certificate Course Success in this new Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) is your passport to a successful career in business. This special two-month training course consists of a series of 6-hour Sunday seminars from March 12 —— April 24 OR 3-hour evening seminars on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from March 21 to April 29. Our strategy for success includes: · Small Classes, grouped by ability; · Experienced, professional teachers; · Detailed instruction in business English and test strategies; · Practice exams under actual test conditions Co-sponsored by China Daily and University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) Registration starts soon Date: March 1 to 10; Fees: 350 yuan; Location: University of International Business and Economics (Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District) Tel: 4222172,4225522-3109
　　85. The new Cambridge Business English Certificate can _____.
　　A) serve as a passport to Britain
　　B) pave the way for success in future work
　　C) help visa applications
　　D) guarantee enrollment in Cambridge University
　　86. Those who are interested in this training class can register _____.
　　A) at the British Council
　　B) at the Shanghai University of Business and Economics
　　C) with a Beijing university
　　D) at the China Daily, Shanghai Branch