What is an ambassador? Why de we need them? America maintains a diplomatic relationship with nearly 180 countries around the wor

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问题     What is an ambassador? Why de we need them? America maintains a diplomatic relationship with nearly 180 countries around the world. American embassies can be found from England to Micronesia to Brazil. An ambassador is the official 【S1】______ of the United States in each of these foreign countries.
    An ambassador performs various tasks. They have many different 【S2】______. With the help of Foreign Service staff, they use diplomacy to promote United States’ interests. An ambassador must have 【S3】______ communications skills and be up-to-date on the latest political atmosphere in a host country. They 【S4】______ constant communication with the State Department and other Executive Branch Departments. Ambassadors are always 【S5】______ to help Americans traveling abroad with situations they encounter. They may help them find medical care, help them with legal matters, and, under certain circumstances, an ambassador is responsible for 【S6】______ Americans from foreign countries. Ambassadors work hard to keep American citizens safe in the world. Their goals include preventing war, 【S7】______ democracy, and advancing human rights. They may become involved in trade 【S8】______ and fighting the war on terror. They may also participate in negotiating treaties and 【S9】______ between America and other countries. Ambassadors travel around the host country learning about its citizens, customs, and landscape. They 【S10】______ welcome important visitors from the United States and host receptions to introduce them to diplomats and important citizens in the country.

               Word Bank:
A. maintain               I. agreements
B. negotiations           J. profitable
C. reluctantly            K. warmly
D. withdrawing            L. gathering
E. suggestions            M. available
F. excellent              N. responsibilities
G. representative         O. promoting
H. reject

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答案C

解析 根据句子结构此处应为名词;从句意看,此处意为大使是美国在其他国家的官方代表,因此应选representative“代表或代理”。
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