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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 Lincoln's speech was recorded in history
D. Lincoln's speech is better recognized today than it was during his presidency
正确答案是
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.
正确答案是
Now read Text G quickly and select your answers.
Lincoln's 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 Lincoln's 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.
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