Daily News Article - April 21, 2006
1. Match the following words used in the article with their defitions:
_____ tangible
_____ frank
_____ pragmatic
_____ constructive
_____ appreciation
_____ substantive
a. practical; solving problems in a realistic way
b. increase in value
c. useful and intended to help or improve something
d. open and sincere in expression; straightforward
e. real or not imaginary; able to be shown
f. permanent, enduring; related to real facts
2. List the issues that President Bush discussed with Chinese President Hu Jintao in yesterday's meeting.
3. What was the overall result of the daylong talks between President Bush and President Hu?
4. How do the Presidents' views differ on Iran, and also on North Korea?
5. President Hu is quoted as saying that "if there is no democracy, there will be no modernization." Do you think this will lead to China's becoming a democracy with free elections? Explain your answer.