Good afternoon. It is great to be here today among friends and kindred spirits. The National Democratic Institute is a passionate advocate for the full participation of women in the life of nations. I admire you, I salute you, I am with you.Let me begin by thanking Madeleine Albright, a great public servant, a great inspiration to us all, and to me personally. I would also like to thank Kenneth Wollack, the president of the Institute, and the talented Claire Shipman.Let me also recognize the wonderful organization being honored today, Aswat Nisaa, and its president, Ikram Ben Saïd. This group is doing remarkable work in Tunisia in furthering gender equality and women’s leadership—and will set standards, I hope, in neighboring countries and around the world. The world needs more people who do what you do.

We trust that you will continue to stand by us as we tackle the challenges of building peace, prosperity, non-sexism, non-racialism and democracy.We deeply appreciate the role that the masses of our people and their political mass democratic, religious, women, youth, business, traditional and other leaders have played to bring about this conclusion. Not least among them is my Second Deputy President, the Honourable F. W. de Klerk.We would also like to pay tribute to our security forces, in all their ranks, for the distinguished role they have played in securing our first democratic elections and the transition to democracy, from blood-thirsty forces which still refuse to see the light.The time for the healing of the wounds has come.The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come.The time to build is upon us.We have, at last, achieved our political emancipation. We pledge ourselves to liberate all our people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination.2Choose the correct answer.Read these sentences.The time for the healing of the wounds has come.The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come.The time to build is upon us.Why does Mandela write these sentences as separate ideas? A. to draw attention to the links between different people across the world at different times B. to highlight the difficulty of reconciliation, reflection, and hope at this particular moment C. to underscore his belief that people are unaware of the scope of the country’s problems D. to emphasize the concept of healing and hope from the past, present, and future

(1) MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much! (Applause.) Well, good morning, everyone! … it is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today.(2) …I want to thank all of you. Many of you were out there fighting for our kids' health long before I came to this issue as First Lady. And I just want you to know how grateful I am to all of you and how inspired I am by you. And I am so proud to be with you today as we kick off the fifth anniversary -- five years -- of Let's Move! Five years! (Applause.) Feels like my child. How fast they grow. (Laughter.)(3) Now, our theme for this anniversary is "Celebrate, Challenge, Champion." We are celebrating how far we've come. We're challenging ourselves to do even more. And we're committing to be true champions for this issue for the next five years and beyond. And I want to start off today by doing a little celebrating, because over the past five years, we have truly changed the culture around healthy eating and living in this country.(4) Just think about how much things have changed. Food companies are racing like never before to create healthier versions of their products. Even convenience stores are selling fruits and vegetables. Head to the local drive-thru, and kids' meals might include apples and skim milk. Hit the aisles of the nearest Walmart and you'll find new healthy labels on their products.(5) Schools are growing gardens. They're moving beyond just pizza and tater tots to lunches filled with fresh produce and whole grains. Companies are actually rewarding employees for eating right and going to the gym. And it seems like everyone's running out to buy those fitness bracelets.(6) Five years ago, all this stuff would have been considered cutting-edge, but now, today, it's our new norm. And get this: just two weeks ago, when the Georgetown women's basketball team played Xavier, they had a "Hail to Kale" night -- (laughter) -- where the first 100 fans received free kale. (Applause.) Now, that definitely wasn't happening five years ago.(7) So I think that we can all agree that the culture change we've seen is truly breathtaking, especially when you think back to where we were when we first launched Let's Move! Remember the reaction we got back then? I don't know if all of you were there, but I remember.(8) Now, there were plenty of folks who were in favor of taking on childhood obesity, but there were also the cynics who said that this was big government run amok, the nanny state telling you what to feed your kids. Other folks felt like this issue was too "soft," too "First Lady-ish." And some were disappointed that we weren't focusing on a more "serious" issue.(9) But you all knew better. You knew what the experts were telling us. For years, doctors and nurses had been sounding the alarm as younger and younger kids were developing diabetes and high blood pressure. Military officials were warning that about half of all recruits were failing the Army's Entry Physical Fitness Test. And the military was spending millions of dollars fixing broken bones and rotting teeth caused by poor nutrition.(10) Businesses were struggling with rising health care costs. Parents were anxious about their kids' health and self-esteem. Most of these folks didn't have big marketing budgets or special interests lobbying for them in Washington, so too often, their concerns simply weren't being heard.(11) But together, we helped give them a voice. Together, we helped them take on this issue in their homes, in their schools and in their communities. And the results have been beyond anything we could have ever imagined. …15Select the correct answer.Read the sentence from paragraph 4 of the speech.Food companies are racing like never before to create healthier versions of their products.Which type of fallacious reasoning does this sentence represent? A. slippery slope B. loaded language C. hasty generalization D. ad hominem

Washington HiltonWashington, D.C.12:10 P.M. EST(1) MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much! (Applause.) Well, good morning, everyone! … it is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today.(2) …I want to thank all of you. Many of you were out there fighting for our kids' health long before I came to this issue as First Lady. And I just want you to know how grateful I am to all of you and how inspired I am by you. And I am so proud to be with you today as we kick off the fifth anniversary -- five years -- of Let's Move! Five years! (Applause.) Feels like my child. How fast they grow. (Laughter.)(3) Now, our theme for this anniversary is "Celebrate, Challenge, Champion." We are celebrating how far we've come. We're challenging ourselves to do even more. And we're committing to be true champions for this issue for the next five years and beyond. And I want to start off today by doing a little celebrating, because over the past five years, we have truly changed the culture around healthy eating and living in this country.(4) Just think about how much things have changed. Food companies are racing like never before to create healthier versions of their products. Even convenience stores are selling fruits and vegetables. Head to the local drive-thru, and kids' meals might include apples and skim milk. Hit the aisles of the nearest Walmart and you'll find new healthy labels on their products.(5) Schools are growing gardens. They're moving beyond just pizza and tater tots to lunches filled with fresh produce and whole grains. Companies are actually rewarding employees for eating right and going to the gym. And it seems like everyone's running out to buy those fitness bracelets.(6) Five years ago, all this stuff would have been considered cutting-edge, but now, today, it's our new norm. And get this: just two weeks ago, when the Georgetown women's basketball team played Xavier, they had a "Hail to Kale" night -- (laughter) -- where the first 100 fans received free kale. (Applause.) Now, that definitely wasn't happening five years ago.(7) So I think that we can all agree that the culture change we've seen is truly breathtaking, especially when you think back to where we were when we first launched Let's Move! Remember the reaction we got back then? I don't know if all of you were there, but I remember.(8) Now, there were plenty of folks who were in favor of taking on childhood obesity, but there were also the cynics who said that this was big government run amok, the nanny state telling you what to feed your kids. Other folks felt like this issue was too "soft," too "First Lady-ish." And some were disappointed that we weren't focusing on a more "serious" issue.(9) But you all knew better. You knew what the experts were telling us. For years, doctors and nurses had been sounding the alarm as younger and younger kids were developing diabetes and high blood pressure. Military officials were warning that about half of all recruits were failing the Army's Entry Physical Fitness Test. And the military was spending millions of dollars fixing broken bones and rotting teeth caused by poor nutrition.(10) Businesses were struggling with rising health care costs. Parents were anxious about their kids' health and self-esteem. Most of these folks didn't have big marketing budgets or special interests lobbying for them in Washington, so too often, their concerns simply weren't being heard.(11) But together, we helped give them a voice. Together, we helped them take on this issue in their homes, in their schools and in their communities. And the results have been beyond anything we could have ever imagined. …21Select the correct answer.What is the central idea of this text? A. In a speech celebrating the five-year anniversary of the "Let's Move!" initiative, Michelle Obama celebrates the achievements in the fight against childhood obesity while challenging herself and others to do more and committing to champion the issue for the foreseeable future. B. While delivering remarks about the "Let's Move!" initiative that she founded, First Lady Michelle Obama reminds audience participants that there are many years of combating childhood obesity ahead and that the effort will require the participation of individuals and companies. C. Michelle Obama delivers a moving speech at a hotel in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the five-year anniversary of her "Let's Move!" initiative, reminding her audience of their responsibility to continue to celebrate, challenge, and champion the fight against childhood obesity. D. First Lady Michelle Obama delivers a stirring speech in a hotel regarding the "Let's Move!" campaign, a government initiative that invites others to join her in convincing fast-food restaurants, food companies, and schools to offer healthier food alternatives to children who struggle with obesity.Reset

Washington HiltonWashington, D.C.12:10 P.M. EST(1) MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much! (Applause.) Well, good morning, everyone! … it is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you today.(2) …I want to thank all of you. Many of you were out there fighting for our kids' health long before I came to this issue as First Lady. And I just want you to know how grateful I am to all of you and how inspired I am by you. And I am so proud to be with you today as we kick off the fifth anniversary -- five years -- of Let's Move! Five years! (Applause.) Feels like my child. How fast they grow. (Laughter.)(3) Now, our theme for this anniversary is "Celebrate, Challenge, Champion." We are celebrating how far we've come. We're challenging ourselves to do even more. And we're committing to be true champions for this issue for the next five years and beyond. And I want to start off today by doing a little celebrating, because over the past five years, we have truly changed the culture around healthy eating and living in this country.(4) Just think about how much things have changed. Food companies are racing like never before to create healthier versions of their products. Even convenience stores are selling fruits and vegetables. Head to the local drive-thru, and kids' meals might include apples and skim milk. Hit the aisles of the nearest Walmart and you'll find new healthy labels on their products.(5) Schools are growing gardens. They're moving beyond just pizza and tater tots to lunches filled with fresh produce and whole grains. Companies are actually rewarding employees for eating right and going to the gym. And it seems like everyone's running out to buy those fitness bracelets.(6) Five years ago, all this stuff would have been considered cutting-edge, but now, today, it's our new norm. And get this: just two weeks ago, when the Georgetown women's basketball team played Xavier, they had a "Hail to Kale" night -- (laughter) -- where the first 100 fans received free kale. (Applause.) Now, that definitely wasn't happening five years ago.(7) So I think that we can all agree that the culture change we've seen is truly breathtaking, especially when you think back to where we were when we first launched Let's Move! Remember the reaction we got back then? I don't know if all of you were there, but I remember.(8) Now, there were plenty of folks who were in favor of taking on childhood obesity, but there were also the cynics who said that this was big government run amok, the nanny state telling you what to feed your kids. Other folks felt like this issue was too "soft," too "First Lady-ish." And some were disappointed that we weren't focusing on a more "serious" issue.(9) But you all knew better. You knew what the experts were telling us. For years, doctors and nurses had been sounding the alarm as younger and younger kids were developing diabetes and high blood pressure. Military officials were warning that about half of all recruits were failing the Army's Entry Physical Fitness Test. And the military was spending millions of dollars fixing broken bones and rotting teeth caused by poor nutrition.(10) Businesses were struggling with rising health care costs. Parents were anxious about their kids' health and self-esteem. Most of these folks didn't have big marketing budgets or special interests lobbying for them in Washington, so too often, their concerns simply weren't being heard.(11) But together, we helped give them a voice. Together, we helped them take on this issue in their homes, in their schools and in their communities. And the results have been beyond anything we could have ever imagined. …12Select the correct answer.Which is the best objective summary of the text? A. Michelle Obama delivers a speech in Washington, applauding those who have joined her in changing the culture around healthy eating in our country via the "Let's Move!" initiative. From the sale of fruits and vegetables at convenience stores to drive-thrus offering kids' meals with apples and skim milk (along with other initiatives), the country has come a long way in fighting childhood obesity. B. At the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., First Lady Michelle Obama delivers a speech to thank the audience for fighting for kids’ health within the parameters of the "Let's Move!" initiative. She then explains the theme of the five-year anniversary, which is "Celebrate, Challenge, Champion." Mrs. Obama concludes her speech by explaining that childhood obesity rates are improving. C. Michelle Obama speaks to concerned citizens at an event at the Washington Hilton to address childhood obesity in America. Mrs. Obama explains the theme ("Celebrate, Challenge, Champion") of the five-year anniversary of "Let's Move!" She focuses on challenging attendees to help the government convince food companies, convenience stores, and schools to join in the fight against childhood obesity. D. The five-year anniversary of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" initiative was celebrated at a hotel in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Obama thanked everyone for helping in the initiative to fight childhood obesity while reminding everyone that the fight to offer healthy food choices to kids is an ongoing battle, as food companies and fast-food restaurants are reluctant to change their ways.

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