TEXT H First read the question. 54.William enjoys______. A. freedom at Eton. B. freedom at university C. becoming the future king D. being linked with Britney Spears Now go through TEXT H quickly to answer question 54. Price William, Britains future king and a teenage heartthrob for girls around the world, had confessed he hates being under the media spotlight. William, whose late mother Diana was hounded by prying lenses wherever she went, pleaded for the media to leave him alone at university and refused to say if he had a girlfriend. "I like to keep my private life private." This child, whom many believe his mothers life will live on in, seems to have grown into a strong and sensible young man. "We have a king-in-waiting who is well-mannered, charming and seems eminently ready to embark on the next stage of his life," historian Andrew Roberts wrote in the days leading up to Williams birthday on June 21. But William has two big problems that are his alone: He knows that, one day, the future of the British monarchy and its declining popularity will be in his hands. And he knows he must —— much sooner —— face the press. With tabloid interest fever pitch on the eve of his 18th birthday this week, William agreed to a written interview that covered everything from his future plans to his pet dogs puppies. In a special celebration cartoon for his birthday, US pop star Britney Spears, who has long expressed her admiration for the prince, is taking off Prince Williams trousers as she pursued him. It was not in real life, of course. Britains Channel Four television is taking an irreverent look at the prince in an animated film to be aired on June 21, the day he turns 18. Asked about being linked with teenage US pop star Britney Spears, he said: "There has been a lot of nonsense put about by some. I dont like being exploited in this way, but as I get older it is going to be increasingly hard to prevent." But how does one of the worlds most eligible young bachelors cope with the constant pressure form girls? "In my own way," he said. William, who has inherited his mothers stunning good looks, is clearly uncomfortable with the voracious media appetite for endless gossip. "I dont like the attention. I feel uncomfortable with it," Prince Charles eldest son said. But he was grateful the media had left him and his 5-year-old brother Harry alone at the private school of Eton. "I have particular appreciated being left alone at Eton which has allowed me to concentrate on my school work and enjoy being with my friends without being followed by cameras," William said. Then he made a heartfelt plea: "I am grateful to the media for helping to protect my privacy and I hope I can enjoy the same freedom at university." William revealed that he planned to take a year off between school and university —— but he would not say what he would be doing. "I prefer to keep the details private until all the arrangements have been settled." The teenager being groomed to be king said it was far too early to say what career plan he had. "At this stage I just want to get through university." William, a fan of dance and pop music, enjoys water polo, football and rugby. "I enjoy being with my friends, going to the cinema and watching football and rugby matches."
54. William enjoys______.
A) freedom at Eton.
B) freedom at university
C) becoming the future king
D) being linked with Britney Spears
TEXT I First read the questions. 55.The book is to ______. A. retell the history of American-Soviet relations B. analyze the policy of American and the Soviet Union C. recall what the American diplomat saw and experienced D. relate the history of US presidents, Secretaries of State 56.Selection had to be somewhat brutal because______. A. the author was brutal in his career B. the author was brutal to the Soviet Union C. the author was brutal to his associates D. the author cut off too many the details in selecting the material for the book Now go through TEXT I quickly to answer questions 55 and 56. This book is a collection of personal reminiscences and observations based on nearly forty years in the United States Foreign Service. It is a memoir of a diplomat lucky enough to have witnessed and participated in every major development in American-Soviet relations from 1929 to 1969. This book is not, nor does it attempt to be, a history of American-Soviet relations, although every paragraph is wrapped in the history of those momentous years. While fate presented me with an unusual observation point, at the side of great leaders as they made decisions of incalculable consequences, every witness is limited. Other eyes see a different picture; other ears hear a different sound; other minds conceive a different situation. Thus I recognize that this book cannot truly be a balanced history. This book is also not an analysis of the merits and demerits of American and Soviet policy, although I have not hesitated to point out mistakes that were made by myself, as well as others. My memoirs are not designed to be an apology for American policy or an attack on revisionist historians. I have tried only to relate, explain, and interpret events as I saw them. The impressions I have sought to convey of the men I worked for in the American government —— President, Secretaries of State, and other high officials —— are contemporary with their periods of service. I have sought whenever possible to avoid hindsight and ex post facto judgement of individuals. Therefore, my appraisals of them who led the United States during this period should not be considered conclusive. They represent the opinion of one who had the privilege of working closely with them. Because the material I had to work with was so vast, selection had to be somewhat brutal. Personal experiences were included only if they were germane to the general theme of American-Soviet relations. My ambassadorships to the Philippines and France were given relatively less space than the years there would seem to call for. It was not possible to mention all my associates. Therefore I would like tribute here to the excellence and Embassies I headed, in Moscow, Manila, and Paris, as well as my assistants during my routs of duty in the Department of State. My thanks also go to Evan Thomas, vice-president of W.W. Norton & Company, who encouraged me to write the book and helped me over many a hump. Finally, I find it difficult to express my deep gratitude to Robert H. Phelps, news editor of the Washington Bureau of The New York Times, without whose invaluable assistance and constant help this book would never have been written.
55. The book is to ______.
A) retell the history of American-Soviet relations
B) analyze the policy of American and the Soviet Union
C) recall what the American diplomat saw and experienced
D) relate the history of US presidents, Secretaries of State
56. Selection had to be somewhat brutal because______.
A) the author was brutal in his career
B) the author was brutal to the Soviet Union
C) the author was brutal to his associates
D) the author cut off too many the details in selecting the material for the book
54. William enjoys______.
A) freedom at Eton.
B) freedom at university
C) becoming the future king
D) being linked with Britney Spears
TEXT I First read the questions. 55.The book is to ______. A. retell the history of American-Soviet relations B. analyze the policy of American and the Soviet Union C. recall what the American diplomat saw and experienced D. relate the history of US presidents, Secretaries of State 56.Selection had to be somewhat brutal because______. A. the author was brutal in his career B. the author was brutal to the Soviet Union C. the author was brutal to his associates D. the author cut off too many the details in selecting the material for the book Now go through TEXT I quickly to answer questions 55 and 56. This book is a collection of personal reminiscences and observations based on nearly forty years in the United States Foreign Service. It is a memoir of a diplomat lucky enough to have witnessed and participated in every major development in American-Soviet relations from 1929 to 1969. This book is not, nor does it attempt to be, a history of American-Soviet relations, although every paragraph is wrapped in the history of those momentous years. While fate presented me with an unusual observation point, at the side of great leaders as they made decisions of incalculable consequences, every witness is limited. Other eyes see a different picture; other ears hear a different sound; other minds conceive a different situation. Thus I recognize that this book cannot truly be a balanced history. This book is also not an analysis of the merits and demerits of American and Soviet policy, although I have not hesitated to point out mistakes that were made by myself, as well as others. My memoirs are not designed to be an apology for American policy or an attack on revisionist historians. I have tried only to relate, explain, and interpret events as I saw them. The impressions I have sought to convey of the men I worked for in the American government —— President, Secretaries of State, and other high officials —— are contemporary with their periods of service. I have sought whenever possible to avoid hindsight and ex post facto judgement of individuals. Therefore, my appraisals of them who led the United States during this period should not be considered conclusive. They represent the opinion of one who had the privilege of working closely with them. Because the material I had to work with was so vast, selection had to be somewhat brutal. Personal experiences were included only if they were germane to the general theme of American-Soviet relations. My ambassadorships to the Philippines and France were given relatively less space than the years there would seem to call for. It was not possible to mention all my associates. Therefore I would like tribute here to the excellence and Embassies I headed, in Moscow, Manila, and Paris, as well as my assistants during my routs of duty in the Department of State. My thanks also go to Evan Thomas, vice-president of W.W. Norton & Company, who encouraged me to write the book and helped me over many a hump. Finally, I find it difficult to express my deep gratitude to Robert H. Phelps, news editor of the Washington Bureau of The New York Times, without whose invaluable assistance and constant help this book would never have been written.
55. The book is to ______.
A) retell the history of American-Soviet relations
B) analyze the policy of American and the Soviet Union
C) recall what the American diplomat saw and experienced
D) relate the history of US presidents, Secretaries of State
56. Selection had to be somewhat brutal because______.
A) the author was brutal in his career
B) the author was brutal to the Soviet Union
C) the author was brutal to his associates
D) the author cut off too many the details in selecting the material for the book