The plenary（全体） sessions of th

【题目】The plenary（全体） sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)(政协)  popularly known as the "two sessions"， are kicking off this week. What will be the big talking points? We have compiled some of hot topics.

Jobs

The number of jobs forecast to be created this year will be revealed at the annual session. In the past two years, despite an economic slowdown, the number of newly created jobs has increased steadily. China is promoting employment through encouraging    business start-ups, cutting red tape and delegating power to lower-level governments.

Military

China's military expenditure (军费) will definitely become one of the most discussed topics during the two sessions in Western and domestic media. The question China faces is how to build and manage a stronger army in new conditions.

Pollution

"We will resolutely declare war against pollution as we declared war against poverty," said Premier Li Keqiang at the parliamentary sessions last year. A poll has showed  that pollution-control and environmental protection remains one of the biggest areas of public concern ahead of the two sessions.

United States

Xi Jinping is scheduled to pay a State visit to the United States in September. Last year, China and the United States reached consensus in aspects including visa arrangements, trade and military trust. The two sides also released the landmark China U.S. Joint Announcement on Climate Change. Reporters will try to get some hints on how China and the United States will rise above their differences.

【1】How many hot topics will be discussed at the “two sessions”?          .

A. 4    B. 5    C. More than 4     D. Less than five

【2】What can we learn from this passage?

A. In the past two years, the number of newly-created jobs has decreased because of economic slowdown.

B. As for military, China focuses on how to build and manage a stronger army in new conditions.

C. Xi Jinping paid a State visit to the United States in September last year.

D. According to Premier Li Keqiang, declaring war against pollution is more important than declaring war against poverty.

【3】 What does the underlined word “compile” mean? It means “    ”.

A. choose   B. discuss  C. raise   D. collect