1. They were d ___________ (下决心) to reach the top of the mountain. 

2. He was a_____________ in the book, so he didn’t hear the doorbell.  

3. He finished his work in a____________(积极的) way. 

4. He became______________(狂热的) about classical music.

5. Don't ____________(暴露) your skin to the sun or you will be burned.

6. If a doctor or a medical treatment c_____ someone's illness, they make the people well again. 

7. The common interests u__________ the two countries. 

8. The class ____________of (组成) 56 members.

9. Some parents considered that some of their children's friends to be a bad _______ (影响) to their children. 

10. There are plans to c_________ a new road bridge across the river to ease the traffic problems in this area.  

The following form shows the result of a survey (调查) of parents from five countries, who were asked why children are important to them. They were required to choose three main reasons from seven dealing with personal interests, family relations and social responsibility(责任). Each number in the form is the percentage (%) of parents who chose that particular item(项) as one of their three reasons. Therefore, the most common for Japanese parents are strengthening family ties (Item D, 51%), learning from the experience (Item E, 60%), and raising responsible citizens (Item, G 45%).?

According to this survey, Korean parents are most interested in         .

A. continuing their family                B. obtaining care in old age?

C. strengthening family relationship      D. caring for raising children

How many items are chosen by parents of more than two countries as main reasons?

?A. Two.           B. Three.             C. Four.            D. Five.?

From the percentages in items _______, we can see the following difference between the Asian and the European countries: the Asian parents want to devote themselves to future societies through children; the European parents enjoy the course of raising children.

A. B and C            B. D and F              C. E and F            D. F and G

According to the form, which of the following is true?

A. From the main reasons shown in the form it seems that in every country parents do not expect care

from children in their old age.?

B. Japanese parents share two of their main reasons with the British and American parents, and the third one with Korean parents.?

C. More than half of the parents from each country chose the reason“tostrengthen family ties”and for each it was one of the three main reasons for having children.?

D. The percentage of French parents selecting the reason“to see oneself continuing in future”is about as high as that of the other countries.

It can’t be truer that when in Rome do as the Romans do. So it’s necessary for you to know what you can talk with the local people in France, Australia and Switzerland, and different customs of these countries.

In France

You’ll find that conversations often turn into heated debates. Give opinions only on subjects that you are knowledgeable about. There is rarely a moment of silence, except when the topic under discussion has been exhausted, and nothing new has been introduced.

Food, art, music and current events or history are welcome topics. French believe in freedom, and you can criticize anyone, but not Napoleon, who is a symbol of French spirit and never use the standard. U.S. conversation opener “What do you do”.

In Australia

Australians tend to be enthusiastic debaters. A wide range of topics may be open to discussion, including religion and politics. The best policy, however, is to wait for Australian companions to bring up these two subjects; be prepared to hear their arguments.

Sport is a common topic of conversation in Australia and Australians tend to use sporting comparisons. Australians like to criticize themselves, but they can’t stand criticism from others. Don’t talk big；instead Australians prefer to judge your competence and abilities through your actions. People who show off their education in conversation may be subject to teasing.

In Switzerland

The Swiss may seem cold. Once you get close to them, however, you’ll find that they are honest, responsible people, who will be loyal to your interests.

They are good listeners and will remember practically everything you say to them. Sometimes they will even go so far as to take notes while you speak. The Swiss are a very private people, so you should avoid asking personal questions. They can be rather serious, so it is advisable to avoid making jokes on them.

1.Which of the following statements is TURE according to the passage?

A．There is no moment of silence when you talk with French.

B．French don’t like others asking their careers.

C．The Swiss may seem cold but humorous sometimes.

D．Australians tend to judge you by your words.

2.It is suggested during talking that ______

A．you should tell the Australians what education you have received.

B．you should not use too much sporting comparisons with Australians.

C．you should not ask personal questions from people of the three countries.

D．you should have the Australians bring up subjects first.

3.We can infer from the passage that ______

A．Australians don’t like to show off their success before others.

B．Australians like to criticize themselves and others.

C．you can talk with French about anything even if you know little.

D．you can criticize anyone in France because you have the right.

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A．Talking in western countries

B．How to argue with foreigners

C．Things that can’t be talked with foreigners

D．How to adapt to the life in western countries

5.What will the author talk about in the following paragraphs?

A．How to talk efficiently with foreigners.

B．Customs of the three countries.

C．How to choose topics in the western countries.

D．How to be a good listener.

John McCain and Barack Obama call for closer U.S.-Chinese cooperation on trade, the environment and nuclear proliferation （扩散）in the upcoming issue of an American business group's magazine. They do so in an unusual effort to court voters abroad.

Both articles appeared Sunday on the website of the American Chamber of Commerce（商会） in China, and will be published in China Brief, the chamber's monthly magazine, on September 22.

Both stress that the countries should work more closely to ease trade friction（摩擦）, fight global warming, improve military exchanges, and block the spread of nuclear weapons to such countries as Iran and North Korea.

"Cooperation on the key, enduring global challenges, such as climate change, can deepen understanding and enhance confidence. ""We also need to deepen high-level dialogues on a sustained basis on economic, security and global political issues", said Obama in the article.

McCain agreed that the cooperation with China would be essential in addressing issues of global concern. "The United States shares common interests with China that can form the basis of a strong partnership on issues of global concern, including climate change, trade and proliferation," he added. “and I hope to see our relationship develop in a manner that benefits both countries and, in turn, the Asia-Pacific region and the world,” he noted.

Both candidates（候选人） were impressed by China's economic success.

"China has achieved extraordinary, sustained growth over the past three decades. Hundreds of millions of people in China live better now than most thought possible even two decades ago," Obama said.

"China's double-digit growth rates have brought hundreds of millions out of poverty, energized the economies of its neighbors and produced many new economic opportunities," McCain said.

Gao Wenhuan, 21st Century Online's special reporter, interviewed Marshall M. Bouton, president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. "My guess is, regardless of who is elected in November, you will hear basically the same description that China is a strategic partner and competitor," said Bouton.

A survey conducted by the Council in July 2008 found that the majority of respondents clearly admired China’s accomplishments, but some Americans viewed China’s rising global power as a threat. According to the survey, China now is seen as the most influential country in the world following the U.S..

52．The underlined word “court “in paragraph one most likely means_______.

A．try to get something you want, especially support from other people

B．try to get a woman to marry you

C．try to persuade someone to make a speech

D. try to show concern about someone

53. Both MaCain and Obama agree with each other in the following issues except ________.

 A. cooperation between China and the US can strengthen understanding

 B. problems like the environment and nuclear proliferation are the global concern

C. China’s rising global power is a threat to its neighboring countries

D. China's economic success is really great

54. Which of the following is Not TRUE according to the passage?

A. China Brief is the monthly magazine of the American Chamber of Commerce

 B. Obama and McCain have recognised China's economic success

 C. People in China were once not considered to be able to live as well as today

 D. Gao Wenhuan had an interview with the winner of the election

55. This passage mainly talks about__________.

A. closer U.S.-Chinese cooperation

B. serious trade friction combat global warming

C. high-level dialogues on economic, security and global political issues

D. China’s rising global power