Gary Luak to be ambassador to china

Voices China does not think one should ‘talk down’ or ‘short’ to Europe, because we believe that the difficulties facing Europe are temporary, and the EU and the gov -ernments and people across Europe have the ability, the wisdom, and the means, to solve the sovereign debt problem and achieve economic recovery and growth,Vice President Xi Jinping said in an exclusive inter-view with The Irish Times on February 18 during his three-day visit to Ireland. Xi said China would support Europe in its efforts to overcome the economic downturn. “China takes its relationship with Europe as one of the strategic priorities of its diplomacy, and supportsthe process of European integration and the efforts of EU members, Ireland included, to overcome difficulties and achieve economic recovery. We have offered sincere help to our European friends as our ability permits in line with our means, through increased mutual investment and business cooperation.”So far, China has preliminarily estab-lished a multi-layered medical care sys-tem. By the end of last year, 1.3 billion, or 95 percent, of Chinese were covered by the three cardinal medical insurances, constituting the world’s largest medical service network,Sun Zhigang, vice director of the National Develop-ment and Reform Com-mission, said at a recent social security forum. In 2011, China more than doubled its 2009 per-head subsidies of the new Rural Cooperative Medical Sys-tem and the Basic Medical Insurance System for UrbanDwellers from RMB 80 to RMB 200. What’s more, the reimbursement rate of inpatient expenses soared from the 2008 level of 48-54 percent to 70 percent. Over the past three years the central budget has allocated more than RMB 60 billion to 2,200 county hospitals and 30,000 or more grassroots medical care facilities. This has enabled local facilities to employ greater numbers of medi-cal workers and train more general practitio-ners. Measures have been taken to prohibit the longstanding practice in hospitals of over-prescribing to boost profits, and price caps on frequently prescribed drugs have reduced their retail prices by 30 percent.“”“”China Unveils tourism promotion Video in new y orkThe China National Tour-ism Administration recently unveiled a video to be shown in New York’s Times Square promoting tourism in China, called “China 2012: Happy & Healthy Tours.” The 30-second clip shows a number of scenic spots includingthe Great Wall, the terra-Chinese architect Wins pritzker architecture prizeChinese architect Wang Shu has won the 2012 Pritz-ker Architecture Prize. Wang, 49, is the first Chinese citizen to win what has been called the “Nobel Prize for Archi-tecture.” I. M. Pei, a Chinese-American, became the first Chinese-born architect to win the prize in 1983. All ofWang’s works are found in China. Among his most famous designs are the Wenzheng College library at Suzhou Uni-versity and “Five Scattered Houses” in Ningbo. “Interpreta-tions on how the present relates to the past are particularly timely. The recent process of urbanization in China invites debate as to whether architecture should be anchored in tradition or should look only toward the future,” the jury said in its citation. “As with any great architecture, Wang Shu’s work is able to transcend that debate. His architecture is timeless, universal, and yet deeply rooted in its context.” The Pritzker Prize, founded in 1979 by Jay A. Pritzker and his wife Cindy, consists of a US $100,000 grant and abronze medallion. This year the award ceremony will takeplace on May 25 in Beijing.cotta warriors, the Shanghai Bund, Silk Road sites and the Three Gorges. The ad-ministration hopes to show China’s tourism appeal as an ideal combination of ancient civilization and moderndynamism. According to Xue Yaping, director of China’s National Tourism Office in New York, the clip is a major step forward in advancing China tourism in the interna-tional market.First China-Europe Culture & art Exhibition opens in HaikouOn February 12 the first China-Europe International Culture & Art Exchange Ex -hibition opened at Hainan Province Library in Hai-kou. Over 100 works from dozens of famous foreign and domestic painters were exhibited, including pieces by Germany’s Michael Amthor, Austria’s Michael Egger, and Zhou Zhihui and Chen Maoye of China. The occasion also celebrates the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations be-tween China and Germany and the continual promo-tion of cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between the two countries and peoples. The exhibition is part of a series of events this year under the “2012: The Year of Chinese Cul-ture” in Germany. Its theme is “Getting Close to China,” and represents a reciproca-tion of the “Germany-China Moving Ahead Together” initiative held in China from 2007 to 2010.Wang Shu, the first Chinese winner of the Pritzker Prize.Ningbo Tengtou Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo designed by Wang Shu. Yu XiangjunJohn patrick Shanley’s Four Dogs and a Bone (Chinese)place: Shanghai Xinguang Little theatre time: mar. 24-apr.15ticket: RmB 280, 150, 100The dogs in this play’s title are actually a producer, a first-time screenwriter and two actresses, each of whom is trying to grab control of a woefully under-budgeted movie shot by a director named George Lee Beach on the streets of New York. In a series of high-energy behind-the-scenes encounters, these four strip the movie of every last scrap of meat to feed their own greedy agendas. John Patrick Shanley is a multiple award-winning American playwright, screenwriter and director. The Chi-nese version of this 1993 work is performed by Shanghai Xiandairen Troupe.puccini’s opera tosca (nCpa production)nCpa opera Festival 2012place: national Center for the performing arts time: apr. 19-22, 2012Duration: approximately 150 mins, intermission includedPuccini’s masterpiece Tosca is a tale of love, politics, hatred and conspiracy. Its co-gent descriptions of social realities, profound explorations of human nature and vivid inter-pretations of love and hatred have made it an undisputed world classic. This new version of Tosca to be performed in Beijing also comes with a twist, which will confront people’straditional visual habits. With slightly tilting and twisted stage designs, it aims to bring about an engaging and challenging atmosphere ofstunning grandeur.Free Schooling for De-mobilized ServicemenBeijing has established government-funded voca-tional, further and highereducation programs that teach demobilized servicemenemployment skills. They entail allowances of up to RMB 10,000 per person. Upon graduating, program par-ticipants gain free access to employment-related support services. Decommissioned servicemen that enlist in such programs report to their respective education provid-ers rather than to government agencies for help finding employment.China Sets Energy-saving GoalThe Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has set out a plan to reduce the 2010 level of per unit added value energy consump-tion among industrial enter-prises of above designated size (whose revenues fromcore businesses are no lessChina Elects Female provincial GovernorThe election of Li Bin at the fifth session of the 11th People's Congress of Anhui Province denotes China's sole woman provincial governor. Li Bin, born in October 1954, holds a PhD in economics. Her previous posts include vice-president of the Jilin Provincial Academy of Social Sciences, deputy governor of Jilin Province, deputy director and Party secretary of the National Population and Family Planning Commission, and deputy governor, acting governor anddeputy Party secretary of Anhui Province.new U.S. Visa policyU.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke recently announced in Beijing the establishment of a pilot program for visa applica-tions that waives interviews on seven types of previously obtained visas within 48 months of their expira -tion. They are: B (visitor for business or pleasure), C1 (transit), D (crew member), F or M (student), J (exchange visitor), and O (extraordi -nary ability). These visas are applicable to 95 percent of Chinese travelers that file each year for the procedure to visit the U.S. The move is a follow-up to President Obama's January 19 execu -tive order requiring relevant authorities to expand the non-immigrant visa process-ing capacity in China over the coming year by 40 per-cent, and to ensure that 80 percent of non-immigrant visa applicants are inter-viewed within three weeks of receipt of applications. The aim of this measure is to create jobs and spur economic growth in the U.S. By 2016, the number of travelers from China to the U.S. is projected to grow 135 percent compared to 2010. Chinese visitors cur-rently spend more than US $6,000 per head per trip, according to the Depart-ment of Commerce. The U.S. embassy and consulates in China handled more than one million visa applica-tions in China in 2011 – 34 percent more than in 2010.than RMB 20 million per year) by 21 percent by the end of the 12th Five-year Plan period (2011-2015). The saving can be translated into 670 million tons of standard coal. Efforts will be intensified in the nine priority industries of iron and steel, nonferrous metal, petrochemicals, chemicals, building materials, machin-ery, light industry, textiles and electronic information. The structures and product mix -tures of these sectors will be optimized, obsolete technolo-gies and facilities sloughed off, energy-frugal technolo-gies and products promoted, a comprehensive approach to energy use adopted, and higher energy-saving standards established. During the period 2005 to 2010,China's energy consumption rose from 1.6 billion tons of standard coal to 2.4 billion tons. Per unit added value energy use amongindustrial enterprises of above designated size, however, fell by 26 percent, equivalent to the non-burning of 630 mil-lion tons of standard coal.Li Bin, China’s sole female provincial governor. CnsphotoAn easing of visa policy for main -landers is expected to attract more Chinese tourists to the U.S.China top Gold ConsumerAcknowledged as the world's largest producer of gold, China is soon ex -pected to supplant India as its top consumer. Domestic demand reached 769.8 tons in 2011– 20 percent up on 2010. This spree has been fueled partly by the government's boosting of reserves, but mostly by consumers either trying to hedge against inflation or flaunting newfound wealth. The demand for jewelry in China grew in each quarter of 2011. By the second half of last year the country constituted the world's largest single jewelry market. China and India have long been the cultural heartlands of gold, between them generating 55 percent of global jewel-ry demand and 49 percent of global gold demand. The latter's rise in 2011 to 4,067.1 tons – worth an estimated US $205.5 bil-lion – marked the first time the global demand for gold exceeded US $200 billion, and the highest tonnage since 1997, according to the World Gold Council's Gold Demand Trends report.projected 14 percent m2 GrowthThe People's Bank ofChina, China's central bank, predicts that M2, the broad-est measure of money supply, will grow 14 percent in 2012, bringing RMB 11 trillion or more liquidity to the market. The bank expects, accord -ing to this year's monetary policy, to handle with ease the relationships among sustaining stable and brisk economic growth, modify-ing economic structure and managing inflation prospects, as well as to maintain its prudent monetary policy and ensure the consistency and stability of its policies. PBC reports show that China's M2 balance stood at RMB 85.2 trillion at the end of 2011, up 13.6 percent on 2010. The growth rate, however, slowed by 6.1 percent year-on-year, implying a steady recession in monetary loan growth.Wal-mart Ups Stake in Chinese E-commerceIts ongoing pursuit of a niche in China's eCom-merce market has led Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the world's largest retailer, to raise its stake in Chinese eCommerce company Yihaodian's hold-ing company to 51 percent.The sealing of the deal is subject to Chinese govern-ment's regulatory approval. Chinese insurance giant Ping An Insurance Co. acquired an 80 percent shareholding in Yihaodian in May 2010. Exactly a year later, Wal-Mart acquired a 20 percent minority share for about US $65 million. Wal-Mart stated during its initial investment that online sales in China are growing rapidly, to the extent that in the next few years they are projected to match those in the U.S. Yihaodian, China's massive B2C e-commerce concern, offers more than 180,000 products, ranging from computers and electronics to grocer-ies. Wal-Mart's opening of its first store on the Chinese mainland in 1996 was its first foray into the Chinese mar-ket. There are now 189 stores in 101 cities across China.Governmentprocurements to top RmB 1 trillionA Ministry of Finance document reveals that China is set to expand the size and scope of its government procurements. The country’s government purchases rose from RMB 292.8 billion in 2005 to RMB 842.2 billion in 2010 — year-on-yeargrowth of 23.5 percent. 2011 procurements exceeded RMB 900 billion and are expected to top RMB 1 trillion in 2012. According to Assistant Fi-nance Minister Wang Bao’an, China will extend its govern -ment procurement beyond commodities to engineering projects, public services and outsourcing, and inaugu-rate state-funded programs concerning the public well-being, such as providing free textbooks for primary and middle schools, broadening access to medical supplies, expanding public housing and running cultural initia-tives for rural communities.Gold investment has grown dramatically in China over the past few years. Uncredited photos by CFPSmartsquare ShelvingSmartsquare is a simple and aestheti-cally appealing shelving solution made from bendable plywood that takes conve-nience to the next level. Each of the square modules of the shelf can be linked up through side-slits to allow you to change the shape, size or style of your shelf in a flash.White + White ClockWhite + white clock is a contemporary 3D interpretation on the traditional digital clock. The white LED digits marking the time rest in a frame crafted from white plastic. The clock has all the usual features — 12 or 24-hour display modes, plus date and alarm settings. But what really sets this design apart is that the clock face interacts with room lighting to dim or brighten to provide consistently pleasant viewing.Balloon LightingThis particular balloon doesn’t float off into the sky, but rather finds its place on your ceiling or mounted on your wall. These balloons bring a party atmosphere to your room without deflating the next day. The balloon lights are actually made of satinized polyethylene, a translucent material that hides an energy-saving fluorescent bulb inside. A thin red cable hangs down from the device, which also serves as the on-off switch in the wall version.China Establishes Renew-able Energy CenterThe China National Renewable Energy Center (CNREC) was established on February 23 to promote sustainable growth for the world’s second-largest econ-omy. The guiding missions of the CNREC are to con-duct research on renewable energy, formulate develop-ment strategies and carry out cooperative programs with the international community. “To solve the problems fac-ing China’s renewable energy industry, we must come up with policies and measures that are suitable for the sector,” said Liu Qi, deputy head of the National Energy Administration. Liu said the center would come up with solutions in key fields such as quota distribution and renewable energy-fueledelectricity generation.Scientists Honored with top national awardChina’s best scientific minds were recognized in a ceremony held in Beijing on February 14. Xie Jialin, 92, an outstanding accelerator physicist and researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Wu Liangyong, 90, an architect and urban planning researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of En-gineering, were presented with China’s top science and technology award by President Hu Jintao. The honor is conferred on no more than two scientists every year and includes a cash prize of RMB 5 million for each winner.China Launches polar Environmental assessmentsChina’s top oceanic authority launched a special project to research and evaluate environmental issues in the polar regions. The project will include five Antarctic expeditions and three Arctic missions over the next five years, accord -ing to the State Oceanic Administration (SOA). Research-ers will focus on polar environments, climate change and polar territorial interests. The project represents a milestone for China’s polar research program, according to SOA Deputy Director Chen Lianzeng. In 2011, Chinese scien-tists completed 37 research projects in the Antarctic and 24research projects in the Arctic.Sino-Swedish Biomass Fuel Research Bears FruitA bilateral project to study biomass fuel sponsored by the Chinese and Swedish governments has made initial progress and is expected to enter an experiment phase, according to a workshop held in Beijing on February 21. A group of scholars from China Agricultural University and the Swedish University of Agri-cultural Sciences, as well as officials from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Science and Technology, attended the Sino-Swedish Workshop on Biofuel Feed-stock (Cassava Stem) and Fu-ture Pellet R&D Cooperation. Xiong Shaojun, an associate professor at the Swedish Uni-versity of Agricultural Sciences and head of the project’s field research team, said they had succeeded in growing cassava and switchgrass, two plants used for biofuel, in southwest and north China. The Swed-ish scientists have been able to process biofuel plants from China using Swedish technol-ogy, laying a solid foundation for the future utilization of the technology in China.Xie Jialin (right) and Wu Liangyong (left) with President Hu Jintao at the award ceremony for excellence in the natural sciences.XinhuaThe icebreaker Xuelong (Snow Dragon ) on its polar expedition.CnsphotoPhoto Newsmarch 11, 2012Sichuan province, blows bubbles amid new blos-soms while on a spring outing.march 11, 2012teachers from the Chinaacademy of art in Hangzhou use bamboo poles to arrange according to marks paintings by applicants for the undergradu-ate admission.the Chinese women’s team takes first place in the 3,000-meter relay of the 2012 iSU World Short track Speed Skating Championships in Shanghai.the dragon robe designedby Laurence Hsu, whichChinese actress FanBingbing wore at Cannesin may 2010, on exhibitat the Victoria & albertmuseum in London.march 10, 2012an art enthusiast appreciates apiece by Zhang Xiaogang at thepreview in Beijing of Hong KongSotheby’s Spring auction.Shanghai international Dog Showattracts crowds of pet lovers fromaround the world.Photos by China Foto Press。

骆家辉家乡演讲Dajia hao! Hi, I'm Gary Locke, US ambassador to China. And I'm really proud to be able to communicate with our netizen friends throughout southern China.大家好！嗨，我是骆家辉，美国驻华大使，我真的很自豪，能与我们在中国南方各地的网民朋友们交流。

I'll let you know that shortly I'll be traveling to Guangzhou, and during that visit I'll also have the opportunity to visit our ancestral village or "Laojia". It's our first time visiting the family village, meeting with relatives since becoming ambassador and arriving here in China. I'm specially pleased to be traveling to Guangzhou and Guangdong province because it is the land of my ancestors. It's where my father and my grandfather were born.我想让你们知道我很快就要去广州，而且在这次访问中，我们还有机会访问我们的老家。

自从我成为大使来到中国，这是我们第一次访问家族村，与亲戚们见面。

我特别高兴将前往广东省的广州市，因为它是我们祖先的土地，是我父亲和祖父的出生地。

And indeed southern China is really the source of the early immigrants from China to the United States. It was the early Chinese from that part of China that worked on the transcontinental railroads in the United States, worked in the gold mines, the lumber camps, the coalmines and then became merchants throughout many of the cities. Chinese Americans have really contributed incredibly to the success and prosperity of America. And Chinese Americans now hold great positions throughout all aspects of US society as academicians, as business leaders, as political leaders and as scientists and as artists.事实上，中国南部确实是中国到美国早期移民的发源地，正是来自这个地区的中国人，曾在美国横贯大陆的铁路、金矿、木材营地和煤矿上工作，并且后来成为许多城市中的商人，华裔美国人真正为美国的成功和繁荣作出了令人难以置信的贡献。

2011年9月9日，新任美国驻华大使骆家辉在北京外国语大学，就中美关系发表了题为《美中关系的未来》的演讲。

北京外国语大学校长陈雨露，党委书记杨学义等领导出席了这次活动。

骆家辉在演讲中表示，美国和中国在维护世界和平和繁荣上有着共同的利益，两国在相互尊重的基础上，不断推进在人权、宗教自由和公民社会方面的双边对话，不断开展重要的民间互动和文化交流，以建立真正的理解和合作。

在谈到签证问题上，骆家辉表示，去年超过80万名中国人和200万名美国人往返于两国之间，在过去十年中，中国去美国的访问人数增长了200%多。

中国人去美国旅游的数量是空前的，而且申请美国签证的数量也是达到了最高水平。

虽然在满足签证需求上已取得了巨大进步，但我们还要做更大的努力，减少中国学生、商业界人士获取签证的时间。

U.S. Ambassador to China Gary LockeAddress to Students and FacultyBeijing Foreign Studies UniversitySeptember 9, 2011As prepared for deliveryPresident Chen, faculty and students of Beijing Foreign Studies University:Thank you for inviting me here today. It is truly an honor to be here, and I congratulate you on celebrating your 70th anniversary.The start of a school year marks a new beginning for students. And so it's fitting that I'm here to talk about a new beginning of my own.I want to say how grateful I am for the warm welcome that my family and I have received from the Chinese people.As you know, my ancestral home is in Taishan in Guangdong province. Since our arrival, the people of China have made my entire family feel, simply put: at home – And we are grateful.I know that there are very high expectations for my tenure as ambassador.I understand why: I am the first Chinese-American to hold this post. And I do have a proven record:As a governor;As Commerce Secretary; andAs a man who has mastered the art of buying his own coffee AND carrying his own luggage!I will do the best I can as U.S. Ambassador.And although there is much work ahead to strengthen and expand U.S.-China cooperation – and to manage our differences when we don't see eye-to-eye -- I begin my ambassadorship with confidence that the overall state of our relationship is strong.One thing I do know is that the people in this room will have a lot of influence in the future of the U.S.-China relationship.For 70 years, Beijing Foreign Studies University has been a training ground for hundreds of China's top leaders including my friend and YOUR ambassador to the U.S., Zhang Yesui.Whatever your careers, in the years ahead, you will be the international face of China, and your choices will determine the steps China takes in confronting its own – and the world's -- challenges.But today, I'd like to discuss the steps I believe we must all take in strengthening the US- China relationship.To understand where the U.S.-China relationship is going, it's helpful toremember just how far it has come already.When I first attended college in 1968, a gathering like this would not have been possible – because America did not even have an ambassador in Beijing.Contrast that with today, when it could be argued that the U.S.-China bond is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world.For 40 years, our two countries have been increas ing our cooperation and interconnectedness for a very simple reason:It is in our mutual interest.Millions of jobs are sustained in China and the United States by the trade we do with one another. American consumers benefit from the goods made in China and daily the Chinese people rely on high quality U.S. products and services. And, as our companies make investments in each other’s countries, we are creating jobs for our peoples.Every year, the comprehensive Strategic and Economic Dialogue brings together policymakers from across both governments to discuss topics ranging from breaking down trade barriers to economic cooperation to collaborating on pressing regional and global issues.To meet the challenge of global climate change, the U.S. and China can build on a legacy of over 30 years of cooperation on Science and Technology issues.Similarly, the United States and China share an interest in maintaining peace and prosperity around the world.Our defense ties extend back to World War II, when our soldiers fought and sacrificed together.Today, our defense interactions take place at the most senior levels, with the PLA Chief of the General Staff and the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff working to improve lines of communication and strengthen the U.S.-China military to military relationship.Perhaps our greatest security challenge is the existential threat posed by the proliferation of nuclear weapons and materials, in particular from North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.China has been a vital partner as chair of the Six-Party Talks, with a unique role because of its historic relationship with, and influence on, North Korea. The United States and China share the common goals of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and North Korea's complete and verifiable denuclearization in a peaceful manner.Our countries must also continue to work together to address the Iranian nuclear program. We have coordinated an effective dual-track approach –leveraging international diplomacy and sanctions – with the other Permanent UN Security Council members as well as Germany to send a clear message from the international community to the Iranian regime that it must live up to its international obligations.And the examples of shared security interests go on: from Afghanistan to Sudan.We may not always initially agree on exactly how best to achieve our shared objectives. But when we successfully work together we often find mutually beneficial outcomes that serve the interests of all parties.Think broadly about the contributions our nations have made to civilization. I recently visited the Diaoyutai guest house where four wood panels illustrate the Chinese contributions that defined the world for centuries: the compass, gunpowder, papermaking and the printing press.And in the United States, we take great pride in our contributions – such as the light bulb, the television, the personal computer, and the Internet, which has changed all of our lives so profoundly.From the flash of gunpowder to the light of electricity, from the printed page to a webpage, from navigating the waters of the globe to navigating the Internet, our two nations have contributed so much to the world of today.Think about what we can do, in partnership, to improve the world of tomorrow.So many problems in the world today – from climate change, to poverty and disease – simply will not be solved without strong U.S.-China cooperation.That's why I'd like to state unequivocally that the United States welcomes the rise of a prosperous and successful China that plays a greater role in world affairs.I reject the notion that China and the United States are engaged in a zero-sum competition, where one side must fall for the other to rise.We can and must achieve security and prosperity together.Certainly, we will have our disagreements. That's to be expected from two large and complex nations with different histories and different political systems.As an example, let me take a moment to speak about the issue of human rights, which is an essential element of U.S. global policy. In discussing this issue, with China or any other country, we start from the premise that all people are entitled to the protections contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These are universal standards, and they include the right to due process of law, to be able to speak freely, to associate openly, to pray in the manner one chooses and to enjoy the benefits of a free press.We believe that societies that respect human rights and address the aspirations of their people are more prosperous, successful and stable.And, of course, we will compete economically – as we should, because healthy, fair competition prompts companies to be more efficient with lower cost goods and helps spur new innovations and products.But competition and disagreements can't obscure the fact that we are moving ever closer together. The important thing is that we have mechanisms to broaden our areas of cooperation while managing our differences.We have worked hard over the last few years to lay this foundation:Through launching the Strategic and Economic Dialogue;Through a rapid pace of meetings between our most senior leaders;Through expanding our cooperation between our states, provinces, and cities; And, through increasing the number of exchanges between the Chinese and American peoples.All of these mechanisms will help us increase mutual understanding and trust, which will be crucial to advancing our relationship in the 21st century.This reality was confirmed earlier this year when President Obama and President Hu pledged to expand bilateral cooperation on a range of issues and when Vice President Biden spoke about this cooperation during his recent trip to China.As Ambassador, I will continue to support our two countries' efforts to work together.I will seek to further the economic and commercial ties between the U.S. and China by building our trade relationship in a mutually beneficial manner that reduces barriers to trade and increases jobs in both our countries.As President Obama told the United States Congress in a speech this morning, the highest priority of the United States today is to create jobs for Americans and revitalize our economy. Given our economic interdependence, a stronger American economy is in the economic interest of the Chinese people. And, my top priority here in China is to carry out the policies that will support this effort:Helping to double our exports – creating jobs in the U.S. and providing high quality American products and services which are in high demand in China; Increasing Chinese investment in the U.S. which will help Chinese companies prosper while at the same time creating jobs in America;And ensuring that U.S. companies can compete on a level playing field in China and be able to operate in the same open and fair environment that Chinese companies enjoy in the U.S.In the coming weeks, I will talk more about our economic and commercial ties at an event with the business community here in Beijing.At the same time, I will work to further our two countries' dialogue on human rights, religious freedom and civil society on the basis of mutual respect. I will also listen carefully to your views to understand your perspective.And I will do everything in my power to increase the essential people–to–people interactions and cultural exchanges that do so much to build genuine understanding and cooperation.The American and Chinese people want to work, live and learn together. The numbers tell the story.Last year, over 800,000 Chinese and two million Americans traveled between our countries to live, work and study together. And, more than 130,000 Chinese students attended American universities last year. In the last decade, the number of visitors from China to the United States increased by more than 200 percent. Your fellow citizens are traveling to the United States at an unprecedented rate, and China-wide demand for visas to the U.S is at anall-time high.We have made great strides toward meeting this demand, and we will be doing even more to reduce the amount of time Chinese students, business people and tourists must wait to obtain a visa.The ultimate strength of our partnership and the degree to which we build mutual trust will depend on the investment, support and active engagement of the American and Chinese peoples.That's why President Obama launched the 100,000 Strong Initiative to bring American students to live and study in China, and why we welcome even more Chinese students to the U.S., to experience American culture and society.And of course, there are millions more Chinese – like my family – who have experienced America as immigrants.In the 1890s, my grandfather first left his ancestral village near Jiangmen City for America. He arrived in Olympia, Washington to work as a houseboy in exchange for English lessons.A hundred years later, I was elected the Governor of Washington State, becoming the first Asian-American governor on the U.S. mainland. And I moved into the Governor's mansion just one mile from the house where my grandfather washed dishes and swept floors.I've sometimes asked myself:How did the Locke family go in just two generations from living in a small rural village in China to the governor's mansion?The answer is American openness – building and sustaining an open economy and an open society.America was open to my grandfather and millions of other immigrants like him, coming to its shores to pursue a better life.America was open to my father staking his small claim to the American dream, a small grocery store that he and my mother worked in seven days a week, 365 days a year to support our family.And the America I was raised in was open to new ideas, where I was allowed to think what I wanted to think and say what I wanted to say…to join organizations that could question or challenge American government policy.Our family's story is the story of America.Tens of millions of American families have travelled the same path as ours. They’ve found success through their own hard work and initiative, but it was only possible because:they lived in an open, vibrant society that rewarded individual initiative; allowed dissent and disagreement;and enabled anyone, anywhere to fully participate in our economy.While the direction China chooses is solely for it and its people to decide, we believe these values are independent of any particular political system. They are universal, and universally beneficial to societal advance.Increasing openness is already transforming Chinese society. As it has around the world, the Internet has provided a platform for millions of Chinese citizens to make their voices heard about the issues affecting their daily lives and has provided them with unprecedented access to their leaders. From property rights, to food safety to environmental protection, Chinese citizens are increas inglyengaging in a national dialogue that has led to meaningful advances improving the lives of all the people of this country.I speak of openness because it is the reason I am privileged to stand on this stage today.I speak of openness because I believe the economic and cultural opening that began with Deng Xiaoping has led to a China that is fairer, freer, and more prosperous, respected, and successful.I hope this opening will continue and accelerate. Because China's own recent history proves that when it unlocks the full potential of its people, great things are possible.I hope the opening will continue in other realms of Chinese life as well.Think for a moment about the people who invent new technologies and build new companies, who write books and music and create art. These are the people who grow our economies and enrich our culture.What these people have in common is that they think differently.They ask questions.They're willing to suggest new ideas.These are the people the world needs if we're going to:Find a cure for AIDS or other diseases;Find cleaner, cheaper sources of energy to protect our climate; orRevitalize the global economy.And that's why it's so important for societies to be open, to accommodate new thinking that can help us solve old problems.There's plenty of new thinking occurring everyday here at Beijing Foreign Studies University.By the very nature of your study of different languages and cultures, you'reopening your minds to a world of possibilities.In the years ahead, as you become the leaders and entrepreneurs and artists who shape China, I hope you will stay open, and encourage the same sensibility among your countrymen and women.We know that a more open China will lead to a stronger China and a more prosperous China.And more transparency in the U.S.-China relationship will help us further increase U.S.-China cooperation, improve mutual understanding, and deepen our relationship.I look forward to working with you, China's leaders and the Chinese people on finding new ways to cooperate and continuing to advance our relationship to meet the challenges not only of today, but of tomorrow as well.Thank you.骆家辉大使的演讲北京外国语大学2011年9月9日I. 导言陈校长，北京外国语大学的教职员工和同学们：感谢你们今天邀请我来这里。

高三上学期第一次月考英语试题选择题部份（共80分）第一部份：英语知识运用（共两节，总分值30分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每题0.5分，总分值10分）从A、B、c、D四个选项中.选出能够填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上写上正确答案。

1.—Tony said he could fix my bicycle, but I really doubt it.—_______. He’s very good at this sort of thing.A. Don’t worryB. I couldn’t agree moreC. Of courseD. A piece of cake2.—Did you enjoy yourself last weekend, T om?—Yes, as you know, ______ birthday party went on in _____ most pleasant atmosphere.A. the; theB. a; theC. the; aD. a; a3.—Mary, are you sure your aunt ___ back from America?—Yes. My mother ___ me. I am going to see her now.A. has come; toldB. came; had toldC. had come; tellsD. is coming; has told4.crops such as peas or soybeans put important minerals back into the soil, ________ it ready for crops such as wheat or corn that need rich and fertile soil.A. having madeB. madeC. makingD. to make5.He had planned to make a compromise，but he changed his mind at the last minute.A. thereforeB. otherwiseC. anyhowD. somehow6.The old lady is said to have three children，two of ____are studying abroad.A. whomB. themC. allD. who7.There came a point in his life____ he had to think about seriously about his future.A. whatB. thatC. whenD. which8.—Have you checked the engine?—Yes, I did twice; there ______ be anything wrong with the car.A. won’tB. mustn’tC. needn’tD. shouldn’t9.We think that it’s love, generosity and perseverance make the world it is today.A. what; thatB. that; whatC. which; whatD. which; that10.Your daughter ____ to be a famous musician, so you should keep her practicing the piano.A. promisesB. agreesC. expectsD. pretends11.China’s population is expected to increase to about 1.5 billion, ____ it will start to decline slowly.A. after thatB. since whenC. on whichD. after which12.—You seem busy these days.—Yes. I’m looking for a house. It’s really not easy to find _____ with four bedrooms.A. oneB. the oneC. itD. that13.People can accept the fact that prices tend to rise year by year but at a(an) ______ rate.A. modestB. sharpC. regularD. amazing14.We did have a quarrel about money last night, but now we have already _____.A. taken upB. made upC. put upD. brought up15.______, I can see that those terrible events shaped me into the person I am today.A. Having looked backB. Looking backC. Being looking backD. T o be looking back16.The U.S. government on Wednesday _______ former Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as ambassador to China, making him the first Chinese-American ever to take the post.A. accumulatedB. reflectedC. distinguishedD. appointed17.—If it hadn’t been raining so hard, I might have been home much earlier.—It’s too bad you _____ it. Nancy _____ here and she _____ to see you.A. didn’t make; is; wasB. won’t make; will be; wantsC. didn’t make; was; wantedD. won’t make; would be; wanted18.—I’m going to have lunch. Do you mind talking about your plan ____ lunch?—All right. I’ll wait here in th e office.A. afterB. beforeC. overD. until19.Miss Green often said “God helps those who help themselves”, intending to _______ on us the significance of being independent.A. baseB. impressC. focusD. rely20. —Sorry my dog frightened your daughter.—Forget it! _______.A. She deserved itB. Every dog has its dayC. Bad luck comes threeD. Animals will be animals第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每题1分，总分值20分）阅读下面短文，把握其大意，然后从41—60题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最正确选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

Remarks by U.S.Ambassador to China,Gary Locke President Chen, faculty and students of Beijing Foreign Studies University:Thank you for inviting me here today. It is truly an honor to be here, and I congratulate youon cele brating your 70th anniversary.The start of a school year marks a new beginning for students. And so it’s fitting that I’m hereto tal k about a new beginning of my own.I want to say how grateful I am for the warm welcome that my family and I have receivedfrom the Chinese people.As you know, my ancestral home is in T aishan in Guangdong province. Since our arrival, thepeople of China have made my entire family feel, simply put: at home — And we are grateful.I know that there are very high expectations for my tenure as ambassador.I understand why: I am the first Chinese-American to hold this post. And I do have a provenrecord :As a governor;As Commerce Secretary; andAs a man who has mastered the art of buying his own coffee AND carrying his own luggage!I will do the best I can as U.S. Ambassador.And although there is much work ahead to strengthen and expand U.S.-China cooperation —and to manage our differences when we don’t see eye-to-eye — I begin my ambassadorship withconfidenc e that the overall state of our relationship is strong.One thing I do know is that the people in this room will have a lot of influence in the future ofthe U. S.-China relationship.For 70 years, Beijing Foreign Studies University has been a training ground for hundreds ofChina’s t op leaders, including my friend and YOUR ambassador to the U.S., Zhang Yesui.Whatever your careers, in the years ahead, you will be the international face of China, andyour choi ces will determine the steps China takes in confronting its own — and the world’s—challenges.But today, I’d like to discuss the steps I believe we must all take in strengthening the US- Chinarelat ionship.Arrange by Mr sun17th sep 2011。

中考模拟卷5Part 1 Listening(第一部分听力)I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): (共6分)A B C DE F G1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (共10分)7. A) By bike. B) On foot. C) By bus. D) By car.8. A) Art. B) Music. C) Maths. D) English.9. A) His sister. B) His mother. C) His brother. D) His father.10. A)18 yuan. B) 8 yuan. C) 80 yuan. D) 800 yuan.11. A) Dark. B) Black. C) Orange. D) Red.12. A) Once a month. B) Every week. C) Twice a week. D) Once a year.13. A) To the library. B) To the playground.C) To the bookstore. D) To the supermarket.14. A) Because he had a headache. B) Because he drank a lot of wine.C) Because he watched TV too long. D) Because he drank too much Coke.15. A) 4:00. B) 4:20. C) 3:40. D) 3:20.16. A) The food was delicious. B) The food was not bad.C) The food was tasty and cheap. D) The food was terrible.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示):(共7分)17. Chinese tennis player Li Na won the French Open last Saturday in Paris.18. She was pushed up to No. 5 in the world rankings which was the highest in her career.19. No one including Li Na herself had expected to win the champion.20. Li Na played almost perfect in the game with Francesca Schiavone.21. After the match, Francesca also praise Li for her wonderful behavior.22. Li Na became China’s first Grand Slam champion even in Asia.23. Li Na also played well at Wimbledon as well.D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences（听对话，完成下列内容。

1.What factors will you take into consideration in choosing your future job?List them in adescending order, and explain why.（在选择工作的时候会考虑到的问题，列举并解释）2.How do you understand the sentence “Happiness is less a matter of getting what we want thanof wanting what we have”? Illustrate your understanding.（比起不断追逐期望得到的东西，珍惜自己所拥有的才是真正的幸福）（知足者长乐）3.Make comparisons on the perceptions of colors(white,black,red,blue,etc.)in Chineseculture and American culture.Can you perceive differences in other aspects between two cultures?（比较中美文化中颜色所各自代表的含义，其中的差异，两国文化中其他方面的差异）4.What special festivals are there in China? Which do you like to celebrate?（中国特殊的节日，你最喜欢的是哪个）5.Describe a challenging experience or opportunity you met in the university?（描述一个在大学期间所遇到的一次具有挑战性的经历或者机会）6.Juvenile delinquency is increasing nowadays and how to solve this problem?（如何解决青少年犯罪问题）7.Why is juvenile delinquency increasing nowadays and how to solve this problem?（青少年犯罪增加的原因）8.Cite examples to illustrate the differences between Chinese and American parenting styles.（举例说明中美父母教育的差异）9.Giving children gift money/luck money during the spring festival is a special Chinese custom,which represents luck and wealth. Do know any country which also has such a custom? Are there any differences among those countries?（举例还有哪些国家有节日给小孩礼物代表幸运和健康的风俗，具体有什么区别）10.When is Thanksgiving Day？How do American people observe Thanksgiving Day? Tell usthe historical background behind the holiday.（感恩节是什么时候，美国人如何庆祝，历史背景）11.What is glass? Do you know why glass made a valuable contribution to modern science? Canyou name all the glass articles in our daily life?（玻璃是什么？为什么它给现代生活做出了巨大贡献，举例它在生活中的应用）12.When in Rome, do as the Romans do. What is the meaning of the English idiom? If you goabroad, what difficulties you will have? What is your way to deal with the situation?（入乡随俗的含义，在国外你将遇到的不同情境，你解决的方式）13.What should you do and what should you not do during a job interview?（面试时候哪些该做哪些不该做）14.Take “Tiger Mother” for example; give your comments on her parenting style?（虎妈教育举例，评论）15.What’s your understanding to this famous saying, “Education is not the filling of a pail, butthe lighting of a fire?”（教育不是灌满一桶水,而是点燃一团生命的火焰，如何理解）16.Do you agree that “Money talks”? What are the things that money can buy and cannot buy?（有钱能使鬼推磨，你的观点）17.What is your attitude towards money?Suppose you have won a lottery ticket of5millionRMB, what would you do with the money?（对钱的看法，中五百万后你会如何）18.Describe in some detail about your life on campus. How can you balance your life and study?What is your opinion about campus dating, especially dating with a foreign student？（描述校园生活细节，你如何平衡生活与学习，对于校园约会尤其是和外国人约会有什么看法）19.Animals are often used for research purposes. Why do people experiment on animals in somemedical research? Please hold a debate on animal experiment.（动物实验的目的，进行讨论）20.Guinness World Records,the global authority on record-breaking achievements,presentedChina Central TV(CCTV)the world record for Most Watched National Network TV Broadcast for its annual Spring Festival Gala show. Do you know why Spring Festival Gala become the most watched national variety entertainment show in the world?If you are the director of the Gala, what typical Chinese cultural elements will you inject into the show?（《吉尼斯世界纪录大全》提出了由于CCTV召开一年一度的春节联欢晚会节目，可以申请为最受欢迎的国家网络电视广播。