[单项选择]The major difference between the ruling parties and a field of smaller parties lies in______.
A. the bailout plan
B. the austerity measures
C. the willingness to form a coalition government
D. the managerial style

[填空题]One major difference between the Stock Exchange and other markets is that the Stock Exchange deals with goods with______.

[简答题] THE MAIN DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN MY COLLEGE LIFE AND MY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFE
You are to write in three parts:
In the first part, state what you think is (are) the difference(s).
In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

[填空题]Negotiating—a complex process even between parties from the same nation — is even more complicated in international transactions bemuse of the added chance of misunderstandings stemming from cultural differences. It is essential to understand the importance of rank in the other country; to know who the decision makers are; to be familiar with the business style of the foreign company; and to understand the nature of agreements in the country, the significance of gestures, and negotiating etiquette. These cultural differences lead to very different style of contract negotiation.
There are enormous cultural differences between Asia and the United States. The classic difference is that in Asia, the good faith human relationship between the parties is central. In the United States, on the whole, there is a greater effort to have precise legal descriptions of everything that might happen, resolving every particular type of dispute that can be predicted in advance. Thus, during negoti

[单项选择]A great difference between American social customs and those of other countries is the way in which names are used. Americans have little concern for "rank", especially socially. (76) Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank; it makes them feel uncomfortable. Many Americans even find the terms "Mr. ", "Mrs." or "Miss." too formal. People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names. "Don’t call me Mrs. Smith, just call me Sally." Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance. However, if you do not feel comfortable using only first names, it is quite acceptable to be more formal. Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more formal when you first meet someone.
Very often, introductions are made using both first and last names: "Mary Smith, this is John Jones." In this situation you are free to decide whether to call
A. sick
B. sorry
C. uneasy
D. embarrassed