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L1
讲座
1. What do the speakers mainly discuss?
The need for local government to support international trade
Creating partnerships between local and national governments
Various approaches to one type of citizen diplomacy
Opportunities for careers in international diplomacy
2. According to the professor, how is an agreement between sister cities formally
recognized?
A high-ranking official from each city signs a document.
The citizens of each city vote to approve the agreement.
An ambassador from each nation attends ceremonies in both cities.
A national organization in each country gives its approval.
3. Why do the speakers discuss the university’s study abroad program?
To describe how students influenced the selection of a sister city
To provide an example of the reciprocal approach
To illustrate an advantage enjoyed by mid-sized universities
To identify an opportunity for professors doing research abroad
4. What does the professor say about a certain kind of cheese from Italy?
It has been featured in advertising that promotes tourism.
It was brought to the local university by returning exchange students.
Its sale has caused a debate about international trade.
Its importation could be a benefit of a commercial relationship.
5. What opinion does the professor express about economic exchanges between sister cities?
They were the most innovative part of President Eisenhower’s plan.
They will probably not help to increase employment in participating cities
They are necessary for a successful associative relationship.
They should not lead sister cities to ignore other aspects of their relationships.
6. Why does the professor mention the retirement of her friend?
To express a hope that more retired people will join local organizations
To emphasize how rapidly the local sister cities movement developed
To illustrate one difficulty of maintaining sister-city relationships over time
To point out ways that good leaders can encourage citizen diplomacy
