15.As the 2016Presidential election(選舉)is approaching,US high school students have become more interested in the election.They hope to have a voice in the process and,ultimately(最終),have a say in deciding the next US president.
Cypress Bay High Junior Jacob Wilentz is one such student and he said the country needs change.Although Wilentz will only be 17this November,he said his opinion still counts.
"Even though I will not be old enough to vote in the next presidential election,my voice matters,as do the voices of every other individual in this country,"Wilentz said."Discussions I may have with my peers,debates with teachers and communication with my parents allow me to be heard and give my opinions meaning and insight(洞察力)."
Alain Jean,who was the 2008African American/Caribbean American vote director for Barack Obama in the state of Florida,said teenagers should be paying attention to the presidential election because many high school students will be of voting age by election time.She said candidates(候選人) have views and positions on certain topics that may affect teen's lives.
Cypress Bay High Junior Olivia Ohayon is concerned about issues that younger Americans face,such as the cost of college education.
Ohayon said,"I believe it is my responsibility to discuss,and try to persuade my parents and other adults to concern themselves with,the issues important to the younger generation when casting their vote for president."
Not only do teenagers think their voices are important,but some also think parents have to consider the views of their children when casting their vote.According to Lucy Rimalower,a licensed marriage and family therapist(治療專(zhuān)家),parents must consider whether their vote represents their household and the teens living in it.
Jean said teenagers can also influence the elections in other ways by getting involved in campaigns.She suggests that teenagers who actually believe in one of the candidates find the local headquarters(總部) for a campaign and volunteer.Campaign volunteers stuff envelopes,wave signs and go into neighborhoods to drop off literature(宣傳材料) and try to get the word out.
62.Which of the following statements is TURE?B
A.Most US high school students have the right to vote in the presidential election.
B.Teenagers can influence the election by expressing their opinions.
C.Wilentz is interested in the election because he enjoys debates and discussions.
D.Students below voting age are not allowed to participate in election campaigns.
63.According to Alain Jean,B.
A.teenagers are too young to take part in the election
B.the candidates'views could influence students'lives
C.candidates should pay more attention to teenagers'opinions
D.students should be prepared for voting from an early age
64.According to Rimalower,parents should consider the views of their children during the election becauseC.
A.they should respect their children's right to vote
B.the election process could help their children develop debating and thinking skills
C.their votes should represents not only themselves but also other family members
D.they could reduce the cost of education for their children
65.What can we infer from the article?B
A.Parents do not like their children to participate in elections.
B.Many people encourage teenagers'involvement in the election process.
C.Candidates who care more about the younger generation's issues are more likely to win.
D.Students who are interested in elections only care about themselves.