Chinese President Hu Holds Telephone Talks With Bush

Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday spoke over phone with George W. Bush about international cooperation to cope with the ongoing global financial turmoil (动乱).

The leaders exchanged ideas about the planned international financial summits and strengthening international cooperation to stabilize the financial markets.

Bush said the United States hopes to make joint efforts with the international community to seek measures to overcome the crisis and maintain the stability of the world economy.

Hu, for his part, said China has noted the measures taken by the U.S. government to stabilize the domestic financial market. The measures are conducive to the stability of the world economy and financial markets, Hu said.

The Chinese government has taken a series of important measures to tackle the financial crisis and maintain the stability of financial and capital markets, as well as ensure steady economic growth, he added.

The government of China will continue to assume a responsible attitude toward the Chinese people and people of other countries, and to work closely with the international community to maintain the stability of the global economy and financial markets, President Hu said.

(Xinhua News Agency October 21, 2008)

56. The two presidents held the talk to __________

  A. express their opinions on the disagreement between the two nations.

  B. exchange ideas about keeping working internationally and a planned meeting.

  C. narrow the gap between the two great nations, especially about Taiwan issues.

  D. seek solutions of regional affairs, mainly of American financial crisis.

57. Which of the following is NOT true?

  A. Hu approves of the measures taken by the US.

  B. China has made a great effort to stabilize the economic growth.

  C. Bush wishes China to take the lead in coping with the present crisis.

  D. The crisis has caused international concern.

58. Which word can replace the underlined word “tackle”?

  A. prevent.                                           B. overcome

  C. stop                                                D. decrease

A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs  36  the pit. When they saw how  37  the pit was, they told the two frogs that they might be  38  .

The two frogs  39  what the other frogs were saying and  40  to jump up out of the pit with all of their physical strength. The other frogs  41  telling them to stop. Finally, one of the frogs  42  the comments, seriously considering them, and gave up. He  43  down and died.

The other frog continued to jump as  44  as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the  45  and just die. He jumped even harder and finally  46  it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not  47  us?” The frog explained to them that he was  48  . He thought they were  49  him the whole time.

This story teaches two lessons: 1. There is power of life and death in the  50  . An encouraging word to someone who is  51   can lift them up and help them make it through the day. 2. A destructive word to someone who is down can be  52  it takes to kill them. Be  53   of what you say. Speak life to those who cross your path.

The  54  of words is great. It is sometimes hard to understand  55  an encouraging word can go such a long way. Anyone can speak words that tend to rob another of the spirit to continue in difficult times.

-- The whole team is __________ at winning the competition.

-- After all, they’ve tried their hardest, and their dream has come true.

  A. hot under the collar                                          B. down in the dumps

  C. over the moon                                                 D. flying off the handle

The view that tests can actually give measurement of the language skills of the students ____ by many teachers.       

  A. questioned         B. are questioned        C. is questioned          D. questioning

The national entrance examinations are around the corner, so some fans in my class are persuaded to ___________ football to concentrate on their studies.

A. quit to play              B. stop to play                 C. quit playing             D. to be quitted playing

 Sensing himself __________, he quickened his paces, and left the store.

  A. watching                     B. being watched                C. watched                   D. watching

It’s not that I’m unwilling to lend you a hand ____ I’m too busy for the moment.

  A. because             B. but that                 C. but                       D. however

---- How do you find your missing pen?

---- ____.        

  A. Quite by accident.                             B. I found it in my drawer.

  C. It writes well.                                  D. It was well kept by my father.

I _______ my workmate Aileen very much. _______ her kindness, she was clever and helpful.

A. inspired; Except for                                    B. liked; But for  

C. admired; Apart from                                   D. admired; Instead of

Tickets are limited and can only be __________ to those who apply first.

A. allocated                B. left                C. arranged             D. made