The former first lady and now New York Senator, Hillary Rodham Clinton, has written a book about her 8 years in the White House. It is being released with a great deal of public fanfare (虚张声势的宣传). The book reveals details about the notorious Monica Lewinsky scandal (丑闻) involving her husband, President Clinton.In Living History, the wife of former President Clinton recounts (叙述) the moment when Mr. Clinton informed her that he had, in fact, had what he called “a relationship that was not appropriate” with Miss Lewinsky, then a White House intern (实习生). She writes, “I could hardly breathe. Gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him. What do you mean? What are you saying? Why did you lie to me? I was furious and getting more so by the second. He just stood there saying over and over again, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I was trying to protect you and Chelsea, referring to their daughter.”Mrs. Clinton says she hopes that people will read the book for more than intimate details of her troubled marriage. “It’s a pretty long book, and it’s about my life, and it’s about all of the issues that I’ve worked on, particularly on behalf of women and children, and things that I’ve cared about literally since I was a little girl,” she said. “I think it will give people more insight and, perhaps, answer questions. It’s also my story.”Publisher Simon & Schuster paid Senator Clinton 8 million for the 560-page book, and has ordered an unusually large first printing of one-million copies. Publishing rights to the book already have been sold in 16 countries.1. What appeals to the readers most in the book Living History according to the passage?A. Hillary’s 8 years in the White HouseB. Hillary’s troubled marriageC. the issues that Hillary have worked onD. Hillary’s life as a senator2. The word “notorious” is closest in meaning to ________.A. well-knownB. unheard-ofC. surprisingD. amusing3. Which of the following can best describe Hillary’s reaction when Mr. Clinton told her his inappropriate relationship with Miss Lewinsky?A. indifferentB. calmC. angryD. astonished4. What is Hillary’s comment on her own book?A. it is more than interestingB. it can meet the need of people to know about other’s intimacyC. it is an academic bookD. the language of the book is beautiful5. What CANNOT be inferred from the passage?A. Living History is expected to sell wellB. Living History will be published beyond AmericaC. Mrs. Clinton is well paid for the book Living HistoryD. Mr. Clinton is a responsible husband

The former first lady and now New York Senator, Hillary Rodham Clinton, has written a book about her 8 years in the White House. It is being released with a great deal of public fanfare (虚张声势的宣传). The book reveals details about the notorious Monica Lewinsky scandal (丑闻) involving her husband, President Clinton. In Living History, the wife of former President Clinton recounts (叙述) the moment when Mr. Clinton informed her that he had, in fact, had what he called “a relationship that was not appropriate” with Miss Lewinsky, then a White House intern (实习生). She writes, “I could hardly breathe. Gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him. What do you mean? What are you saying? Why did you lie to me? I was furious and getting more so by the second. He just stood there saying over and over again, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I was trying to protect you and Chelsea, referring to their daughter.” Mrs. Clinton says she hopes that people will read the book for more than intimate details of her troubled marriage. “It’s a pretty long book, and it’s about my life, and it’s about all of the issues that I’ve worked on, particularly on behalf of women and children, and things that I’ve cared about literally since I was a little girl,” she said. “I think it will give people more insight and, perhaps, answer questions. It’s also my story.” Publisher Simon & Schuster paid Senator Clinton $8 million for the 560-page book, and has ordered an unusually large first printing of one-million copies. Publishing rights to the book already have been sold in 16 countries. 1. What appeals to the readers most in the book Living History according to the passage? A. Hillary’s 8 years in the White House B. Hillary’s troubled marriage C. the issues that Hillary have worked on D. Hillary’s life as a senator 2. The word “notorious” is closest in meaning to ________. A. well-known B. unheard-of C. surprising D. amusing 3. Which of the following can best describe Hillary’s reaction when Mr. Clinton told her his inappropriate relationship with Miss Lewinsky? A. indifferent B. calm C. angry D. astonished 4. What is Hillary’s comment on her own book? A. it is more than interesting B. it can meet the need of people to know about other’s intimacy C. it is an academic book D. the language of the book is beautiful 5. What CANNOT be inferred from the passage? A. Living History is expected to sell well B. Living History will be published beyond America C. Mrs. Clinton is well paid for the book Living History D. Mr. Clinton is a responsible husband