Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me --- about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. 36 then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never 37 to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn't seem so 38 anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I 39 that my own life wouldn't count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that's why I 40 President because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation. I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their 41 --- schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a 42 of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college --- 43 their parents aren't rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and 44 with dignity.
Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous 45 to protect our country --- but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women 46 . And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free --- that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation 47 great responsibility.
36. A. However B. While C. But D. Although
37. A. fail B. escape C. drop D. prepare
38. A. shallow B. important C. respectful D. delighted
39. A. recognized B. regretted C. realized D. reminded
40. A .searched for B. accounted for C. asked for D. ran for
41. A. potential B. ability C. possibility D. reputation
42. A. sign B. sense C. ray D. bunch
43. A. as if B. now that C. in case D. even if
44. A. resign B. resettle C. retire D. request
45. A. borders B. situations C. nations D. scenery
46. A. satisfied B. fortunate C. successful D. safe
47. A. comes B. goes C. lies D. stands
36. C
37. A
38. B
39. C
40. D
41. A
42. B
43. D
44. C
45. B
46. D
47. A
36. But then (again) 可表示然而，另一方面或指引出解释或原因，这里表然而。However后面要用逗号隔开, 也不与but搭配使用。While和Although表示尽管。
37. fail to do sth 表未能做某事，前面与never连用表肯定意义。
38.文章第一句话说I thought life was all about me，我以为生活就是关于我自己的事情，这里表示结果发现有了你们两个{孩子）以后，所有为了我自己的大计划都不再重要了。
39. 本句意为我意识到除非我能确保你们会获得幸福否则我的生命就没有很多价值。
40. search for搜寻, account for解释，占（比例等）, ask for 请求(得到)，run for (sb/sth) (in sth) 尤指在美国参加竞选。
41. 从破折号后面的内容看，这样的学校是可以发挥孩子们潜力的学校。ability指能力，possibility指可能性，reputation指名誉。
42. a sense of wonder 表好奇感，符合题意。
43. 本句意为我想让他们有机会读大学——即使她们的父母并不富有。even if引导让步状语从句。now that引导的是原因状语从句, as if 引导方式状语从句，in case引导条件状语从句或目的状语从句，在此都不合适。
44. 从全句的逻辑上看，这样的工作薪水高，福利好（如医疗保健），让他们有时间与孩子共度时光，最后他们还可以光荣退休。
45. 与前面的into wars 相对应，表其它的危险境况。
46. 这里指我们会尽一切可能确保我们的服役军人安全。
47. 本句为倒装句：great responsibility comes with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation 意为在享受成为本国公民的巨大的权利之时（所应承担的）巨大责任也随之而来。