[单项选择]

Under the Bush administration America has gone from a policy of "dual containment" of Iran and Iraq to one approaching dual failure. It removed the iron rule of Saddam Hussein, but created an anarchic void in Iraq into which Iran has extended its influence. Exhausted by the insurgency in Iraq, America now struggle to deal with the more acute threat of weapons of mass destruction posed by Iran’s nuclear programme. America’s Arab allies may be terrified by the strengthening of Iran, but they are even more terrified by the prospect of American military action to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities.
In Europe there is a degree of acceptance that, sooner or later, the world may have to deal with a nuclear-armed Iran. Some in the Bush administration though, regard that prospect as even more horrendous than the consequences of attacking Iran, which may include more instability in Iraq and elsewhere, more terrorism and the disruption of oil from the Pers
A. contain either Iran of Iraq
B. extend its influence in Iran
C. created an anarchic void in Iraq
D. remove the rule of Saddam Hussein

[单项选择]Under the Bush administration America has gone from a policy of "dual containment" of Iran and Iraq to one approaching dual failure. It removed the iron rule of Saddam Hussein, but created an anarchic void in Iraq into which Iran has extended its influence. Exhausted by the insurgency in Iraq, America now struggle to deal with the more acute threat of weapons of mass destruction posed by Iran’s nuclear programme. America’s Arab allies may be terrified by the strengthening of Iran, but they are even more terrified by the prospect of American military action to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities.
In Europe there is a degree of acceptance that, sooner or later, the world may have to deal with a nuclear-armed Iran. Some in the Bush administration though, regard that prospect as even more horrendous than the consequences of attacking Iran, which may include more instability in Iraq and elsewhere, more terrorism and the disruption of oil from the Persian Gulf. There is no certainty, more
A. American military action on Iran
B. setback in Iran’s nuclear program
C. an Iran armed with nuclear weapons
D. America’s threat in Iran’s weapons

[简答题]Although the Bush administration has pledged its commitment to have Iraqis run their government on their own, peace and order will be long in coming. On one hand, Saddam remains unaccounted for. On the other hand, surging violence, cases of bloodshed, suicide bombings and people’s taking to streets to protest have pledged the U.S. in an embarrassing situation. Recently, President Bush has made some remarks that appear intended to address criticism from the Democratic presidential candidates that top decision-makers failed to anticipate the mounting difficulties lying ahead. It’s hoped that the UN can get actively involved in the reconstruction of this war-tom country and play a more positive role in finding a peaceful solution to problems confronting Iraqis.

[单项选择]The Bush Administration has been accused by Harry Reid of
[A] being covert. [B] shielding Dick.
[C] being dishonest. [D] attacking the victim.

[填空题] Washington: The Bush administration has ________for the first time that it may be willing to ________a multinational force in Iraq to operate under the ________of the United Nations as long as ________by an American. The idea was described by Richard L. Armitage, the deputy secretary of state, as just "________" in discussions at the United Nations. It was first ________publicly last week by Kofi Annan, the United Nations’’ secretary general. Mr. Armitage’’s remarks, made ________to regional reporters and released by ________today, represent ________in course for the administration, which has until now insisted that all ________matters in Iraq remain under total American control. Allowing the United Nations ________would be intended to win the support of the Security Council for ________authorizing the ________ occupation of the country. In his remarks, Mr. Armitage ________to discuss the plans________, saying, "I don’’t think it helps to ________publicly right now." But