What does Kennedy mean by saying that "the world is different now" according to Paragraph 2?
A. Man is more able to build or destroy the world.
B. Countries in the world are more politically split.
C. The world situation is more intricate and turbulent.
D. The world is more advanced in science and technology.
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What is the United States' general policy towards its adversary according to the address?
A. To cooperate while reserving differences.
B. To appeal to controlling modern weapons.
C. To seek a new balance of power by arms race.
D. To take a hard line on the problems dividing them.
What does the "endeavor" in"The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country"(Line 116 Paragraph 24) refer to?
Assuring a more fruitful life for all mankind.
B. Serving the country by doing whatever it asks.
C. Defending freedom when there is danger of losing it.
D. Forging a global alliance against the common enemies.
What message does Kennedy convey in his appeal to general Americans?
A. Tolerance and patience.
B. Sacrifice and devotion.
C. Resolution and confidence.
D. Understanding and support.
Choose the one that BEST explains the underlined part.A style that is too unconventional,too self-consciously showy can alienate the reader and subvert the writer's purpose.
A. upset
B. distract
C. weaken
D. twist