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The English language has been at the forefront of globalization. English is celebrated as the language of global corporate management and communication. At the same time, it (47) that there is no need for native English speakers to learn foreign languages if everyone now speaks English. But such thinking is outdated. The need for English speakers to learn other languages is now greater than at any time in history,and the (48) to learners,to their employers and their countries are similarly great. For many people,a key reward for learning other languages is a(n)cv (49) one. Does learning a foreign language help your job (50) A recent survey discovered that those with language qualifications fared better than (51) any other subject specialization--even computer specialists. It seems that this employment advantage (52) . throughout the promotion ladder:A survey of Chief Executives in European companies showed that they had, on average, worked in four countries and most spoke at least 3 languages. In other words,in order to (53) senior management positions in larger companies, a knowledge of languages and the experience of other countries and cultures which that allows,are now (54) Despite the increasing use of English as a global lingua franca (通用语), the reasons for learning languages are more compelling than ever-- (55) for the kind of study that goes beyond "survival" language skills and provides a deeper knowledge and appreciation of other cultures and societies. Language skills have become the (56) of an educated, and employable, global citizen. A. prospects I) especially B. expectations J) continues C. benefits K) economic D. exposes L) mark E. practically M) achieve F. function N) professional G. appears O) essential H) probably

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Childhood obesity levels have stopped rising in many rich nations. Some claim it is proof that healthy-eating (67) are working,while others are (68) that it hides differences between rich and poor compatriots (同胞). Together with a research review that shows the (69) of childhood obesity rates,or even their decrease, in 15 countries (70) over the past decade,new data also showing obesity plateau (稳 定水平) was (71) at the International Congress on Obesity in Stockholm,Sweden last month. (72) , the claimed plateau is no excuse to (73) the battle against obesity,says Benjamin Rokholm. "The most important message is that the obesity epidemic is not (74) ," he says. "We’ve never had so many obese people in the world, so the plateauing should not be a soothing (使人宽心) message." Still, it will be (75) some: Rokholm has found that levels of obesity are actually (76) in some countries, most (77) in Japan. Boys are getting marginally lighter in Denmark, too, with the (78) of overweight and obese girls declining (79) in England, from 20.5 per cent in 2002 to 19.4 per cent in 2007. These figures should not be taken at face value, (80) , argues Tim Cole at University College London. He says the overall flattening trend (81) the true picture. Cole’s analysis of 5-to 10-year-olds in England found that overall there was indeed a leveling (82) , but that rates between rich and poor were (83) " If you separate out the data, you see that trends are still upwards in lower socioeconomic groups, but down in higher socioeconomic groups, so they (84) each other out to give the overall plateau," he says. So it is also clear that deeper (85) is needed and that the battle against obesity is far (86) won.

A. support B. agree
B. C. balance D. accept

Childhood obesity levels have stopped rising in many rich nations. Some claim it is proof that healthy-eating (67) are working,while others are (68) that it hides differences between rich and poor compatriots (同胞). Together with a research review that shows the (69) of childhood obesity rates,or even their decrease, in 15 countries (70) over the past decade,new data also showing obesity plateau (稳 定水平) was (71) at the International Congress on Obesity in Stockholm,Sweden last month. (72) , the claimed plateau is no excuse to (73) the battle against obesity,says Benjamin Rokholm. "The most important message is that the obesity epidemic is not (74) ," he says. "We’ve never had so many obese people in the world, so the plateauing should not be a soothing (使人宽心) message." Still, it will be (75) some: Rokholm has found that levels of obesity are actually (76) in some countries, most (77) in Japan. Boys are getting marginally lighter in Denmark, too, with the (78) of overweight and obese girls declining (79) in England, from 20.5 per cent in 2002 to 19.4 per cent in 2007. These figures should not be taken at face value, (80) , argues Tim Cole at University College London. He says the overall flattening trend (81) the true picture. Cole’s analysis of 5-to 10-year-olds in England found that overall there was indeed a leveling (82) , but that rates between rich and poor were (83) " If you separate out the data, you see that trends are still upwards in lower socioeconomic groups, but down in higher socioeconomic groups, so they (84) each other out to give the overall plateau," he says. So it is also clear that deeper (85) is needed and that the battle against obesity is far (86) won.

A. analysis
B. evidence
C. dictation
D. combination

Childhood obesity levels have stopped rising in many rich nations. Some claim it is proof that healthy-eating (67) are working,while others are (68) that it hides differences between rich and poor compatriots (同胞). Together with a research review that shows the (69) of childhood obesity rates,or even their decrease, in 15 countries (70) over the past decade,new data also showing obesity plateau (稳 定水平) was (71) at the International Congress on Obesity in Stockholm,Sweden last month. (72) , the claimed plateau is no excuse to (73) the battle against obesity,says Benjamin Rokholm. "The most important message is that the obesity epidemic is not (74) ," he says. "We’ve never had so many obese people in the world, so the plateauing should not be a soothing (使人宽心) message." Still, it will be (75) some: Rokholm has found that levels of obesity are actually (76) in some countries, most (77) in Japan. Boys are getting marginally lighter in Denmark, too, with the (78) of overweight and obese girls declining (79) in England, from 20.5 per cent in 2002 to 19.4 per cent in 2007. These figures should not be taken at face value, (80) , argues Tim Cole at University College London. He says the overall flattening trend (81) the true picture. Cole’s analysis of 5-to 10-year-olds in England found that overall there was indeed a leveling (82) , but that rates between rich and poor were (83) " If you separate out the data, you see that trends are still upwards in lower socioeconomic groups, but down in higher socioeconomic groups, so they (84) each other out to give the overall plateau," he says. So it is also clear that deeper (85) is needed and that the battle against obesity is far (86) won.

A. to
B. across
C. against
D. from

Childhood obesity levels have stopped rising in many rich nations. Some claim it is proof that healthy-eating (67) are working,while others are (68) that it hides differences between rich and poor compatriots (同胞). Together with a research review that shows the (69) of childhood obesity rates,or even their decrease, in 15 countries (70) over the past decade,new data also showing obesity plateau (稳 定水平) was (71) at the International Congress on Obesity in Stockholm,Sweden last month. (72) , the claimed plateau is no excuse to (73) the battle against obesity,says Benjamin Rokholm. "The most important message is that the obesity epidemic is not (74) ," he says. "We’ve never had so many obese people in the world, so the plateauing should not be a soothing (使人宽心) message." Still, it will be (75) some: Rokholm has found that levels of obesity are actually (76) in some countries, most (77) in Japan. Boys are getting marginally lighter in Denmark, too, with the (78) of overweight and obese girls declining (79) in England, from 20.5 per cent in 2002 to 19.4 per cent in 2007. These figures should not be taken at face value, (80) , argues Tim Cole at University College London. He says the overall flattening trend (81) the true picture. Cole’s analysis of 5-to 10-year-olds in England found that overall there was indeed a leveling (82) , but that rates between rich and poor were (83) " If you separate out the data, you see that trends are still upwards in lower socioeconomic groups, but down in higher socioeconomic groups, so they (84) each other out to give the overall plateau," he says. So it is also clear that deeper (85) is needed and that the battle against obesity is far (86) won.

A. hides
B. arouses
C. reflects
D. discovers

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