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*（第二版）（第二版）（第二版）（第二版）*大学英语大学英语大学英语大学英语外报外刊阅读教程外报外刊阅读教程外报外刊阅读教程外报外刊阅读教程Structure analysisKey to questions Photos&Diagrams Additional notes Background informationContentsContents.Lesson 2Lesson 2Latino NationLatino NationBy Gaby Wood.Hispanic and Latino Americans are Americans with origins in the Hispanic countries of Latin America or in Spain,and in general all persons in the United States who self-identify as Hispanic or Latino.Hispanics and Latinos constitute 16.3%of the total United States population,or 50.5 million people,forming the second largest ethnic group,after non-Hispanic White Americans.With 40%of Hispanic and Latino Americans being immigrants,and with many of the 60%who are U.S.-born being the children or grandchildren of immigrants,bilingualism is the norm in the community at large.In all,a full 90%of all Hispanic and Latino Americans speak English,and at least 78%of all Hispanic and Latino Americans speak Spanish.This is a list of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have served in the United States Congress.The median income of Hispanic households in 2008 is$37,913,down 5.6 percent from the previous year after adjusting for inflation.The poverty rate among Hispanics in 2008 is 23.2%,up from 21.5 percent in 2007.The percentage of Hispanics who lacked health insurance in 2008 is 30.7%,down from 32.1 percent in 2007.J-Lo Jeniffer LopesJennifer Lopez,born in 1970,American actor,singer,and dancer,highly popular for her work in films as well as music.In 2001 she became the first woman to have the highest-grossing motion picture(The Wedding Planner)and album(J.Lo)in the United States in the same week.John Kerry(Line 7,Para.7)John F.Kerry,born in 1943,American politician and Democratic Party candidate for the United States presidency in 2004.Kerry,a U.S.senator from Massachusetts,lost to President George W.Bush in a hard-fought battle that divided the American public.A graduate of Yale University in New Haven,Connecticut,Kerry served as an officer in the Vietnam War(1957-1975),winning numerous commendations for bravery.He returned to the United States disillusioned about the war and rose to national prominence as he led a group of veterans who sought a U.S.withdrawal from Vietnam.Kerry was first elected to the U.S.Senate in 1984 and was reelected in 1990,1996,and 2002.The bottom line is,we are more likely than any other Americans to lack health insurance.(Line 1,Para.8)最重要的问题是我们比其他群体美国人更为可能没有医疗保险。(bottom line the most important thing you have to consider).the“swing”or“battleground”states(Line 2,Para.3)在选举中有决定性影响或竞争十分激烈的州。(swing adj.that can influence the outcome of an election;battleground a place at which competition or votes is very fierce).That disadvantage has not been addressed by either candidate(Line 4,Para.8)两个候选人均为谈到这个不利情况。(address to deal with).has voted Republican in every election (Line 6,Para.10)每次选举都投共和党候选人的票.1.Which of the following is NOT on the list of main issues for Latinos?A.immigration B.education C.healthcare D.unemployment.2.Which group is the largest among Hispanics?A.Mexican Americans B.Dominican Americans C.Puerto Rican Americans D.Cuban Americans.3.It can be seen from the article that the most pro-Democrat racial group in America is_.A.White Americans B.Afro Americans C.Hispanics D.Asian Americans.4.Which of the following statements is NOT true about Hispanics?A.Hispanics is the largest minority group.B.Hispanics have increased in visibility in all spheres C.The majority of Hispanics are U.S.born D.Immigration is the top concern of all Hispanics.1.What is the purpose of the debate between Mateo and Martnez?1.The purpose of the debate between Mateo and Martinez is to focus on the specific needs of Latinos that both parties are courting.2.What are the problems pointed out by Martinez?2.The problems pointed out by Martinez are bad education,unemployment and lack of health insurance.3.Why does the author say Latino turnout and preference will be decisive in the election?3.The author says Latino turnout and preference will be decisive in the election because they are the majority minority and more of Latinos than ever before are expected to go to the polls,and a large number of those people are not tied to either political party.4.According to the article,how can a candidate lock up Latinos vote?4.According to the article,a candidate who figures out how to talk to Latinos about education and healthcare in a compelling way can lock up Latinos vote.5.When did the term“Hispanic”come into official use?On what grounds do liberals prefer the term“Latino”?5.The term“Hispanic”came into official use in 1973,when the Nixon administration formally divided Americans into five races.Liberals prefer the term“Latino”on the grounds that the Spaniards were the very people who destroyed the indigenous cultures of Latin Americans).6.What does the author think of the term“Hispanic”?6.The author thinks that the term“Hispanic”is a marketing term and its a term used by politicians at election time.It cannot reflect cultural realities.I.(1 2)Debate between Mateo and Martinez II.(3 5)Latinos importance in electionIII.(6 8)Latinos prime concerns IV.(9 10)Discussion about the term“Hispanic”V.(11)Increased visibility of Latinos.I.(1 2)Debate between Mateo and Martinez1.Main issues for the debate and the purpose of the debate 2.Audiences response:louder opponents voices.II.(3 5)Latinos importance in election1.Decisive role of Latino voter turnout and preference2.Reason for the importance of Latino vote:Latinos ascent to the majority minority in 20033.Factors limiting Latinos voting strength a.Many of them are not yet US citizens.b.One third of Latinos are under 18.III.(6 8)Latinos prime concerns1.Importance of education and healthcare to Latinos2.Reasons for the importance of those issues a.U.S.born Latinos form the majority.b.Its more likely for Latinos to lack healthcare and education.IV.(9 10)Discussion about the term“Hispanic”1.The origin of the term and the problems with the term 2.Rich diversity of Latinos V.(11)Increased visibility of Latinos.