Tuesday, on November 12th, president-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency”. The news quickly drew global attention, especially from those who admire Musk’s work.

“Together, these two wonderful Americans will help my team break down government bureaucracy (官僚主义), cut back on useless rules, cut unnecessary spending, and reorganize Federal Agencies,” Trump said. “I look forward to Elon and Vivek making changes to the Federal Bureaucracy and, at the same time, making life better for all Americans.”

Elon Musk is a businessman and known for his companies like SpaceX and Tesla. He has inspired many by making space travel cheaper with SpaceX and changing the car industry with electric cart through Tesla. He also plays important roles in Neuralink and OpenAI. He is one of the richest persons in the world. Many see him as someone who can achieve what others thought was impossible. In his new government role, Musk aims to bring his unique ideas and energy to improve government operations. He said the budget for the federal government could be shrunk by at least $2 trillion. The work of the department, Trump said, will end no later than July 4, 2026. “I am confident they will succeed!” Trump said.

1.1.What’s the news mentioned at the beginning?

A Trump will become the new US president.

B Many people love the pair of Trump and Elon.

C Elon will lead a new government department.

D Vivek will join Elon’s company and work for him.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’. ”可知，美国当选总统特朗普宣布，美国企业家埃隆·马斯克与印度裔美国企业家维韦克·拉马斯瓦米将在他就任总统后，共同领导拟成立的“政府效率部”。故选C。

2.2.What is included in Elon and Vivek’s work?

A Saving money.

B Changing laws.

C Punishing officials.

D Developing market.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第二段的“break down government bureaucracy (官僚主义), cut back on useless rules, cut unnecessary spending, and reorganize Federal Agencies”可知，特朗普声明“政府效率部”将“为拆解政府官僚机构铺平道路，削减多余的监管法规和浪费的开支，并重组联邦机构”。即埃隆·马斯克和维韦克·拉马斯瓦米将协助他做到这些。故选A。

3.3.What can we know about Musk from the text?

A He is scared of difficulties.

B He has never set up any companies.

C He doesn’t like to work for government.

D He has done a lot for space and car industries.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第三段的“He has inspired many by making space travel cheaper with SpaceX and changing the car industry with electric cart through Tesla.”可知，马斯克在航天和汽车工业很具有影响力。故选D。

4.4.How does Trump feel about future?

A Hopeful.

B Afraid.

C Worried.

D Proud.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据最后一句的“I am confident they will succeed!”我相信他们会成功的，可知特朗普对未来充满希望。故选A。