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  3. Calvin Coolidge (1872—1933) was the thirtieth president of the United States. He looked down on a person as being unworthy of re

Calvin Coolidge (1872—1933) was the thirtieth president of the United States. He looked down on a person as being unworthy of re

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问题     Calvin Coolidge (1872—1933) was the thirtieth president of the United States. He looked down on a person as being unworthy of respect who was too fond of talking about the details of other people’s actions and private lives; he had no time for small talk. The following two incidents clearly show how Coolidge treasured silence.
    When he was vice-president, Coolidge had plenty of opportunity to participate in Washington’s social life, especially the many dinner parties. Because of his complete disregard for the art of conversation, he couldn’t exactly make himself dear to his hostesses. One lady felt she could solve this problem. She placed him next to Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of former President Theodore Roosevelt. Mrs. Longworth, brilliant conversationalist, began to talk in her usual charming manner, but all attempts to awake interest on the part of vice-president were unproductive. Finally, being shamed into annoyance, she said, "I’m sure that going to as many dinners as you do, you must get terribly bored. "
    Without lifting his eyes from his plate, Coolidge said not very clearly, "Well, a man has to eat somewhere. "
    Later, when he was president and once again at a dinner party, Coolidge was seated next to an outstanding society woman, one of those people who seem to take delight in trying to change the lives of everyone they meet. "Oh, Mr. President," she spoke with too much enthusiasm,"y°u are always so quiet. I made a bet (打赌) today that I could get more than two words out of you. "
    In anger, the president made a low, rough sound and then said, "You lose. "
Why didn’t the hostesses like Calvin Coolidge?
选项 A、He paid no attention to the skills of conversation.
B、He treated women coldly.
C、He was too serious to please women.
D、He was quick at getting offended.
答案A
解析 文中第二段第二句说：“因为他完全不理会谈话艺术，所以他绝对赢得不了女主人的喜爱。”因此选项A正确。其余三个选项文中均未提及。
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