ACT English Practice Test 54

Jimmy Carter, Humanitarian

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Everyone has heard of Jimmy Carter. As president of the United States from 1977 to _1981. He _Q61 oversaw a particularly turbulent time in American history. Americans taken hostage in the Middle East, serious inflation woes, major gasoline shortages around the country, and a tenuous relationship with a potential _enemy-the Soviet Union- _Q62 are hardly the stuff of pleasant memories.

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Yet even though Carter _held Americas most, _Q63 powerful office, he will probably be remembered more for the work _he _Q64 has done since he left the White House. His record on humanitarian issues around the world sets him apart as a caring, dedicated person who wants to see the _underprivileged, those of low economic or social status, _Q65

benefit from the great wealth, power, and generosity of this country.

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One of the major issues Carter has focused on throughout his career is peace in the Middle East. He _questioned _Q66 a national energy policy designed to reduce American dependence long before it was popular to do so _on foreign oil _Q67 and brokered a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. Likewise, he was among the first to insist publicly on basic human rights for everyone around the _world, founding _Q68 a non-profit organization, The Carter Center, to work toward that end. In his opinion, this includes extending modern health care to developing nations in order to contain disease and improve quality of life around the _world, in many different countries. _Q69

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[1] Carter works actively to improve the standard of living _at home here in the United States _Q70 as well. [2] He and his wife Roslyn are enthusiastic supporters of Habitat for Humanity. [3] This volunteer-based organization devotes itself to building affordable but quality housing for those who otherwise might not be able to buy a home. [4] However, Carter does not _focus abroad all his efforts_. Q71 [5] Community workers come together on their own free time to construct, paint, and landscape simple homes, working side-by-side with the families that will occupy the residences. Q72

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For all these reasons, Carter deserves respect for dedicating his career to public service. Everyone can _agree for _Q73 his impressive philanthropy and acknowledge _his obvious devotion to all of humanity. _Q74Q75