Emmanuel Macron has won France’s presidential election, conquering a historic challenge from far-right(极右翼) candidate Marine Le Pen during Sunday’s runoff(决选) vote. Macron took 58.5% of Sunday’s vote, making him the first French leader to be reelected in 20 years.

He and Le Pen advanced to the runoff after finishing in first and second place, respectively, among 12 candidates who ran in the first round on April 10. Many of those unsatisfied with the final two candidates stayed home. The voter abstention(弃权) rate for the runoff was 28%, according to the French Interior Ministry, the highest in more than 50 years. In fact, more voters abstained than voted for Le Pen.

Macron’s supporters, gathered on Champs de Mars in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower in central Paris, broke out in massive cheers when the news was announced. The celebration was significantly lower-key(低调的) than after Macron’s victory in 2017, though he did once again walk to deliver his speech to the European anthem(欧盟盟歌), commonly referred to as the “Ode to Joy”.

In his victory speech, Macron vowed to be the “president for each and every one of you”. He then thanked his supporters and acknowledged that many, like in 2017, voted for him simply to block the extreme right. Macron said that his second term would not be a continuation of his first, committing to resolving all of France’s current problems.

He also addressed those who supported Le Pen directly, saying that he, as president, must find an answer to “the anger and disagreements” that led them to vote for the far right. “It will be my responsibility and that of those who surround me,” Macron said.

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1.What is the best title for the passage?

A Le Pen defeated Macron in Election.

B Macron Wins Reelection as President.

C 12 Candidates for the French Presidency.

D Le Pen and Macron Are Running for Presidency.

解析：选B。B 文章标题题。文章第一段是本文的主题段，结合“Emmanuel Macron has won France’s presidential election”以及“making him the first French leader to be reelected in 20 years”可知，马克龙再次当选总统，故选B。

2.Why was the voter abstention rate so high?

A Voters were too afraid to go out.

B Voters voted more for a third candidate.

C Voters were unhappy with both candidates.

D Voters were satisfied with the current government.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。根据文章第二段第二句“Many of those unsatisfied with the final two candidates stayed home”可知，很多人对这两个总统候选人都不满意，因此他们并没有出来参加选举，最终导致选民弃权率成为50多年来最高。故选C。

3.What did Macron do on Champs de Mars?

A He sang the song of Ode to Joy.

B He gave a speech of celebration.

C He called up all of his supporters.

D He wrote down the European anthem.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句的“though he did once again walk to deliver his speech to the European anthem”可知，他还是发表了庆祝获胜的演讲。故选B。

4.What did Macron promise to do?

A To try not to be angry.

B To solve the problems of France.

C To reach agreement with the far right.

D To put more responsibility on those around him.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据文章第四段的“Macron said that his second term would not be a continuation of his first, committing to address all of France’s current problems”可知，马克龙将会致力于解决法国目前面临的所有问题。故选B。