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In a stunning upset, 70-year-old Republican candidate Donald Trump rode a wave to victory as voters elected him the 45th President of the United States. At 2:47 am on November 9, the president-elect took the stage in a packed ballroom at the New York Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan.

Actually, a lot of experts and pollsters had predicted that Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton would come out on top. Throughout the campaign, one of Trump’s main challenges was to persuade voters that he has the attitude, knowledge and judgment to be president. In the end, he was able to attract more than enough voters to his side.

Clinton conceded the election to Trump in a phone call at around 2:30 am. “Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time,” Trump told his supporters during his victory speech. “We owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country.”

Clinton delivered her concession speech later in the day. “We must accept this result and then look to the future,” Clinton told her disappointed supporters. “Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead.”

Trump’s rise to the presidency comes after a long career as a real-estate developer. He built skyscrapers, resorts and golf courses. He also ventured into other businesses, introducing Trump Steaks, Trump Natural Spring Water, and an airline called Trump Shuttle. In 2004, he became a TV star with the reality show The Apprentice.

Now Trump and his team will have to confront many difficult things. They’ll have to work to bring the country together after a divisive campaign that upset millions of Americans. Throughout the country, millions of Americans are out of work and struggling to make ends meet. The new president must also address international issues. They include the war on terrorism and the refugee crisis. Still, Trump says he sees a bright future ahead. “Every single American will have the opportunity to realize his or her fullest potential,” he told his supporters.

1.What should many experts and pollsters think of Trump’s victory?

A It is expected.

B It is satisfying.

C It is annoying.

D It is surprising.

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第二段Actually, a lot of experts and pollsters had predicted that Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton would come out on top.可知他们本以为希拉里·克林顿会胜出，结果唐纳德·特朗普当选了，所以他们会感到惊讶。故选D。

2.The underlined part “this result” in Paragraph 4 should refer to the fact that _____.

A she lost the election

B she has given the lecture

C her supporters were disappointed

D she failed to try her best for the election

解析：选A。词义猜测题。根据Donald Trump is going to be our president.可推断此处应指希拉里竞选总统失败这一结果。故选A。

3.How old was Donald Trump when he became a TV star?

A 50 years old.

B 54 years old.

C 58 years old.

D 62 years old.

解析：选C。推理判断题。唐纳德·特朗普现年70岁，由此可推断他出生于1946年，他2004年即58岁的时候成为电视明星。故选C。

4.What can be learned about Donald Trump from the passage?

A He is a successful businessman.

B He has been serving in government.

C He thought badly of Hillary Clinton.

D He is confident about his own future.

解析：选A。推理判断题。根据第五段Trump’s rise to the presidency comes after a long career as a real-estate developer. He built skyscrapers, resorts and golf courses. He also ventured into other businesses, introducing Trump Steaks, Trump Natural Spring Water, and an airline called Trump Shuttle.可推断他是一名成功的商人。故选A。

5.What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A The problems with America.

B The challenges Trump will face.

C Trump’s ideas about his future work.

D The decisions Trump will have to make.

解析：选B。主旨大意题。根据最后一段的主题句Now Trump and his team will have to confront many difficult things.可知该段旨在介绍特朗普即将面临的挑战。故选B。