The White House: A Living Legend July 2003

UNIBERTSTATERA SARTZEKO HAUTAPROBAK. 2003/2004 UZTAILA.
PRUEBAS DE ACCESO A LA UNIVERSIDAD
JULIO. 2003/2004.

Many Americans remember November 22,1963, as one of the saddest days in their country's history. On that date, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. He and wife Jacqueline were on a trip to Dallas, Texas. Cheering crowds greeted them as they rode in an open car through the streets. Suddenly shots rang out. The President was hit. He was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead. About an hour later, the police arrested Lee Harvey Oswald for the murder.

When word spread that President Kennedy had been shot, Americans cried in shock and disbelief. "It was a painful day for the American public", David Lewis, a professor of American politics at Princeton University, told TFK. "It shook people's sense of security. They felt their hopes had been dashed". Now, more than 40 years later, Americans will mark the anniversary of Kennedy's death by honoring his accomplishments as the 35th President. He was the youngest man ever to be elected U.S. President. Some critics argue that Kennedy didn't do enough during his three years in office to be called one of the country's great Presidents. But to many, he was a hero. He acted on new ideas for helping those in need. He started the Food Stamps program to help poor families buy groceries. He created the Peace Corps, a volunteer prograll that helps communities in poor countries across the world.

As Americans reflect on the Kennedy presidency, photographs of the young First Family that have never been published before are being released this month. The pictures offer glimpses into sorne of the private moments the Kennedy family enjoyed while in the White House and at their own home. "Kennedy captured America's imagination" Lewis says. "He was young and handsome, and he and his wife were glamorous. He will always have a special place in the hearts of Americans".

1.- IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND BASED ON THE IDEAS FROM THE TEXT, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (4 marks)

1.- What did most people think about Kennedy's presidency?
2.- How many presidents had there been before Kennedy?
3.- How did Americans react towards the President's death?
4.- Why was the First Family so beloved at that time?

2.-ARE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES TRUE OR FALSE? SAY WHY.TAKE EVIDENCE, EVEN QUOTING, FROM THE TEXT TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER. NO MARKS ARE GIVEN IF YOU WRITE ONLY TRUE OR FALSE. (2 marks)

3.- VOCABULARY. FIND FOUR SYNONYMS IN THE TEXT THAT HAVE A SIMILAR MEANING (1 mark) (0,25 each)

4.-WRITE A COMPOSITION IN ENGLISH OF ABOUT 130 WORDS. CHOOSE ONE OF THE TOPICS. (3 marks)

1.- Who are considered heroes nowadays? Who is a hero for you?
2.- What would you do if you had the chance of changing the world?

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UNIBERTSTATERA SARTZEKO HAUTAPROBAK. 2003/2004 UZTAILA. PRUEBAS DE ACCESO A LA UNIVERSIDAD JULIO. 2003/2004. REMEMBERING PRESIDENT KENNEDY By Jeremy Capla Many Americans remember November 22,1963, as one of the saddest days in their country's history. On that date, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. He and wife Jacqueline were on a trip to Dallas, Texas. Cheering crowds greeted them as they rode in an open car through the streets. Suddenly shots rang out. The President was hit. He was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead. About an hour later, the police arrested Lee Harvey Oswald for the murder. When word spread that President Kennedy had been shot, Americans cried in shock and disbelief. "It was a painful day for the American public", David Lewis, a professor of American politics at Princeton University, told TFK. "It shook people's sense of security. They felt their hopes had been dashed". Now, more than 40 years later, Americans will mark the anniversary of Kennedy's death by honoring his accomplishments as the 35th President. He was the youngest man ever to be elected U.S. President. Some critics argue that Kennedy didn't do enough during his three years in office to be called one of the country's great Presidents. But to many, he was a hero. He acted on new ideas for helping those in need. He started the Food Stamps program to help poor families buy groceries. He created the Peace Corps, a volunteer prograll that helps communities in poor countries across the world. As Americans reflect on the Kennedy presidency, photographs of the young First Family that have never been published before are being released this month. The pictures offer glimpses into sorne of the private moments the Kennedy family enjoyed while in the White House and at their own home. "Kennedy captured America's imagination" Lewis says. "He was young and handsome, and he and his wife were glamorous. He will always have a special place in the hearts of Americans". 1.- IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND BASED ON THE IDEAS FROM THE TEXT, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (4 marks) 1.- What did most people think about Kennedy's presidency? 2.- How many presidents had there been before Kennedy? 3.- How did Americans react towards the President's death? 4.- Why was the First Family so beloved at that time? 2.-ARE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES TRUE OR FALSE? SAY WHY.TAKE EVIDENCE, EVEN QUOTING, FROM THE TEXT TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER. NO MARKS ARE GIVEN IF YOU WRITE ONLY TRUE OR FALSE. (2 marks) 1.- Citizens didn't care too much about his death. 2.- No other president had been as young as he was when he won the election. 3.- VOCABULARY. FIND FOUR SYNONYMS IN THE TEXT THAT HAVE A SIMILAR MEANING (1 mark) (0,25 each) 1.- Brief views. 2.- Received gladly. 3.- Achievements. 4.- Charming. 4.-WRITE A COMPOSITION IN ENGLISH OF ABOUT 130 WORDS. CHOOSE ONE OF THE TOPICS. (3 marks) 1.- Who are considered heroes nowadays? Who is a hero for you? 2.- What would you do if you had the chance of changing the world?
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