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　　Passage 1(25分)

　　With the approach of the 25th anniversary of China-US diplomatic ties, I have come toyour country on an official visit at the invitation of President Bush. New York City is the firstleg of my current trip and I am really delighted to join so many old and new friends here. Iwish to express my special thanks to the American Bankers Association for its gracioushospitality, and to pay my respects to all those who have for years dedicated themselves togreater trade and economic cooperation between our two countries. I also wish to convey, through you, my cordial greetings and best wishes to the great American people. // (7分)

　　In recent weeks, China and the US have been coping with some differences and frictionsover the trade issue. As such, my current visit has been given rather intense attention. Letme first assure you that I have come to this country to seek friendship and cooperation, andnot to fight a "trade war". Many a difference derives from a lack of understanding. I amconvinced that with dialogue and consultation, China and the US are entirely able to narrowtheir differences and broaden their areas of cooperation. // (6分)

　　As we all know, trade and commerce form the economic foundation of our bilateralrelations. Being mutually beneficial and win-win, China-US trade and economic ties have notonly delivered tangible economic benefits to the two peoples, but underpinned the overallrelationship, giving it a powerful driving force for a steady expansion. As for the contributionmade by the thriving China-US economic partnership to the prosperity of the surroundingareas and the world economic growth, it is there for all to see. // (6分)

　　The reason for such a rapid growth in China-US trade lies, in the final analysis, in the highdegree of complementarity of the two economies, which, to a large extent, stems from their bigdifferences in economic resources, economic structures and consumption levels. Such diversityand complementarity will remain for a long time, and are likely to feature more prominently inthe ongoing economic globalization. This, in my view, is the material basis for the sustainedand rapid expansion of China-US trade. // (6分)