Passage 2America wants Japan to meet import targets for some American goods. An unwilling Japan has decided to 【draw the line】.Once, when Japan faced pressure from abroad it would either 【give in】 reluctantly or keep quiet and hope that the fuss would die down. 【No longer, it seems】. The Clinton administration strongly believes in exerting such pressure. Its policy is to open some Japanese markets (which it deems to be closed)by setting import targets-an approach to trade policy that supporters call "result-oriented". This ugly term foreshadows uncertain consequences. Far from capitulating to this new thrust of American trade policy, Japan is taking a stand that could lead to a trans-Pacif confrontation.39.Please give a synonym to the expression"give in"and explain the meaning of "draw the line".

Passage 2America wants Japan to meet import targets for some American goods. An unwilling Japan has decided to 【draw the line】.Once, when Japan faced pressure from abroad it would either 【give in】 reluctantly or keep quiet and hope that the fuss would die down. 【No longer, it seems】. The Clinton administration strongly believes in exerting such pressure. Its policy is to open some Japanese markets (which it deems to be closed)by setting import targets-an approach to trade policy that supporters call "result-oriented". This ugly term foreshadows uncertain consequences. Far from capitulating to this new thrust of American trade policy, Japan is taking a stand that could lead to a trans-Pacif confrontation.40.What would Japan do in the past when foreign countries put pressure on its international trade policy?

Passage 2America wants Japan to meet import targets for some American goods. An unwilling Japan has decided to 【draw the line】.Once, when Japan faced pressure from abroad it would either 【give in】 reluctantly or keep quiet and hope that the fuss would die down. 【No longer, it seems】. The Clinton administration strongly believes in exerting such pressure. Its policy is to open some Japanese markets (which it deems to be closed)by setting import targets-an approach to trade policy that supporters call "result-oriented". This ugly term foreshadows uncertain consequences. Far from capitulating to this new thrust of American trade policy, Japan is taking a stand that could lead to a trans-Pacif confrontation.41.Please paraphrase the underlined sentence"No longer, it seems".

In matters relating to the environment the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in June 1992, produced an "Earth Charter, "or declaration of basic principles for the conduct of nations and peoples with respect to environment and development; agreements on specific legal measures, including conventions on climate change and biodiversity, and principles for a framework agreement on forests; and an agenda for action.

After the president’s speech, the stock price 【slumped】 by 10 percent yesterday.

Jack finally reached 【a bargain】 with the antique dealer over the vase.

The following year, a tax law for joint ventures was 【promulgated】.

Sales forecasts are outside my 【province】 — you should discuss them with the manager.

These eggs have 【a unique】 odor that can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on the consumer.

“The trade surplus itself will be the No.1 problem this year,” says the Chinese official. “After Japan, we’ll be first in line for 【retaliation】.”