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The construction of the White House began in 1792, but it was not completed

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问题     The construction of the White House began in 1792, but it was not completed until ten years later. Every American president lived in it except George Washington, although he did have a major part in designing it.
    The second president, John Adams, was the first to live in the White House. When he and his wife moved into the new two-story house in November, 1800, construction work was still going on, although the main area was completed. Work was not finished until the administration of the third president, Thomas Jefferson.
    Twelve years later, the British army invaded Washington and burned the White House. Later on workers rebuilt it. None of the work, however, changed the apearance of the building.
    The White House was completed in【46】.
【47】never lived in the White House.
    As to the height of the White House, it is a【48】house.
    The third president of United States was【49】.
    In 1812【50】burned the White House. [br] ( ) 教工语音信箱 ( ) 多媒体教学中心
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答案 Thomas Jefferson
解析 从第二段最后一句可知。
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