The United States of America was founded in 1776 after the 13 independent American states rose up against the ruling British，defeated them in the American Revolutionary War，and signed the Declaration of Independence，the document which declared the creation of the new country.
The men who led the revolution，drafted the Declaration of Independence，and wrote the first American laws are known as"founding fathers".Benjamin Franklin，whose picture is on the US100-dollar note，was appointed to prepare the Declaration that was eventually signed by the other founding fathers.
Franklin was born in 1706 in Boston to a soap maker named Josiah Franklin.His father could not afford full schooling for all his children，but Benjamin loved books and worked in his elder brother's printing business before starting a newspaper called the Pennsylvania Gatte in 1729.He wrote and drew cartoons for the newspaper.In addition，he worked to improve living conditions in the city：introducing street lights ，cleaning the roads and building libraries.In the1740s，F(xiàn)ranklin retired from his newspaper and turned to science with great success.He was a very smart man and his work on electricity，including the "kite experiment"which confirmed the nature of lightning，made him famous throughout the world.
Franklin earned the title of the "First American"for his efforts to unite the 13 American states，and to win their independence.This part of the story starts in London.He was sent to the city to persuade the British to treat the American states more fairly.It was here that he began interacting.jye.ai important political thinkers and activists of the time and developing his own political ideas.
Following his return to America in 1761 he became much more active in American politics and in the battle against British rule.
After the United States of America was established，F(xiàn)ranklin held several important positions such as the first United States Postmaster General，Ambassador to France and President of Pennsylvania .He is also famous today for his wise sayings，including"a penny saved is a penny earned"and "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
（1）Which can be the best title？ DD
A．Benjamin Franklin's Early Life
B．The American War of Independence
C．The American Declaration of Independence
D．Franklin's Contributions to American Society
（2）How did Franklin begin developing his own political thinking？ DD
A．By writing articles for his own newspaper.
B．By fighting against British rule in America.
C．By persuading the 13 American states to unite.
D．By discussing ideas with political activists in Britain.
（3）What can be inferred about Franklin from the article？ BB
A．He came from a very wealthy family.
B．He was successful in many different areas.
C．He was the leader of the "founding fathers".
D．His most important contribution was in science.
（4）What is the correct order for the following events from Franklin's life？ BB
a.He started a newspaper business.
b.He visited England to discuss independence.
c.He was appointed the Ambassador to France.
d.He carried out the kite experience on electricity.
e.He worked for his brother in a printing company.
f.He helped write the Declaration of Independence.
A．e，c，a，b，f，d
B．e，a，d，b，f，c
C．a(chǎn)，c，f，b，d，e
D．f，d，a，b，c，e
【答案】D；D；B；B
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