I am an American. Perhaps that (1) me a little biased, but I believe that the American presidency is the most (2) . job in the world. It’s a job that goes up for grabs (3) four years. The candidate who wins in November of 2000 will take office the following January and be the (4) new U.S. president of the twenty-first century.The election campaign is a (5) one. Some say it begins right after the election and goes on for the next (6) years. That’s probably an exaggeration, but it does last a long time. Those who have their eyes on the job have to start (7) support and building campaign organizations early.Some believe that the campaign for president should be (8) . I disagree. A long campaign is an endurance contest. It gives the (9) a chance to show their strengths and (10) them to betray their weaknesses. The extended scrutiny makes it much less likely that the (11) will accidentally choose an unqualified candidate to be their leader.(12) , I enjoy the contest. It’s a marathon that produces a (13) who may have a profound effect (14) all our lives. You can have your playoffs and your championships; the debates, primaries, conventions, and November (15) are the sporting events that really matter! 1（）

A. forces
B. gets
C. makes
D. brings