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英语公共课专升本考试模拟试题-2011年5月版 发布于:2011-10-12 14:14来源:甘肃专升本网作者:张小本 编辑:张小本 浏览:398次 一、阅读：30% ( 1)Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Albemale County,Virginia. When he was 14, he inherited his fathers estate and slaves. Soon after, Jefferson attended the College of William and Mary.??? In 1769, when he was just 26, Jefferson was elected to the Virginia House of Representatives. In 1772, Jefferson began building his home, Monticello. In 1770, he married Martha Wayles Shelton.??? As a member of the second Continental Congress,Jefferson drafted The Declaration of Independence. In 1779, he was elected as governor of Virginia. Although he resigned in 1781, during his term as governor, Jefferson wrote the famous Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Jeffersons writings also formed the basis of the Ordinances of 1784,1785, and 1787. From 1785-1789, Jefferson served as minister to France. In 1789, George Washington appointed him Secretary of State.??? Due to political differences concerning the role of the government with other cabinet members, Jefferson resigned as Secretary of State in 1793. Jefferson soon ran for president, but was defeated in 1796 by John Adams. Nevertheless, he was appointed vice president. Although Jefferson and Aaron Burr received equal electoral votes for presidency, Jefferson was elected president by the House of Representatives in 1800. During Jeffersons term, both the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition occurred. Jefferson served two presidential terms. He later established the University of Virginia. He died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence. Coincidentally, John Adams died on the same day.?1. What did Thomas Jefferson get from his father??A. Political ideas.B. A lot of documents.C. Slaves and estate.D. Nothing.2. Which of the following documents was Thomas Jefferson not involved with???A. Declaration of Independence.B. Statute on Religious Freedom.C. Ordinance of 1784.D.