话题:国际形势
Passage 1:The Russia - Ukraine Conflict and the Attack in Kazan
The Russia - Ukraine conflict, which 1.____ (begin) in February 2022, still rages on. Both sides remain deeply entrenched in battle, with no peace 2.____ (be) in sight. Some observers are closely watching 3.____ the incoming administration of US President - elect Donald Trump will bring changes to the situation in 2025.
In Russia's Tatarstan, 4.____ hosted the 2024 BRICS Kazan Summit in October, Ukrainian forces used unmanned aerial vehicles to attack residential buildings on Dec 21. This led to the temporary closure of several airports. The head of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, reported that eight drones attacked Kazan, over 1,000 kilometers away from 5.____ Ukrainian border. Six hit residential buildings, one struck 6.____ industrial facility and one was shot down over a river. The attacks caused fires and destroyed buildings, with no fatalities or injuries 7.____ (report).
"Whoever tries to destroy something in Russia, no matter how hard they try, will face much 8.____ (great) destruction in their own country and will regret their actions here," President Vladimir Putin vowed. Although Kyiv has not commented on the strike, Russian experts suggested that the attack on Kazan could escalate tensions between Ukraine and the Trump administration. Ivan Loshkarev, an associate professor of political theory at MGIMO University, said, "Broadly, the attack is an attempt to change the logic of the negotiation process 9.____ (propose) by Trump." Trump repeatedly said during campaigning that he planned to settle the conflict in Ukraine in just one day. Many considered that a "clear" victory for Russia and a "death sentence" for Ukraine if Trump 10.____ (achieve) his goal.
答案:
began
being
whether
which
the
an
reported
greater
proposed
achieved
Passage 2:Kazan Attack: Impact on Russia - Ukraine Tensions and Trump's Policy
The Russia - Ukraine conflict has been ongoing since February 2022, and the situation remains highly tense with 1.____ end in sight. Observers are keenly observing the potential influence of the incoming Trump administration on this long - standing conflict.
In Tatarstan, the 2.____ (shock) attack by Ukrainian drones on Dec 21 sent shockwaves through the region. The head of Tatarstan stated that eight drones were involved in the assault. Some hit residential buildings, 3.____ others targeted an industrial facility. One drone was shot down over a river. These attacks not only caused fires but also 4.____ (destroy) buildings. Thankfully, no casualties were reported.
Russian President Putin firmly warned that those who attempt to harm Russia will face 5.____ (severe) consequences. Although Ukraine has yet to respond to the attack, Russian experts believe this incident might have a significant impact on the relationship between Ukraine and the future Trump administration. Trump 6.____ (repeated) mentioned during his campaign that he intended to resolve the conflict in Ukraine within a single day. Many pondered what 7.____ (mean) for the future of both countries. Moreover, in an interview with Time magazine published on Dec 12, Trump criticized Ukraine's use of US - supplied missiles deep into Russian territory, saying, "We are just escalating this war and making it 8.____ (bad)."
At his annual end - of - year news conference on Dec 19, Putin expressed his readiness for talks with the US president - elect at "any time." He also claimed that his troops held the upper hand across the battlefield. Ivan Loshkarev further pointed out that Ukraine will continue to coordinate with the departing US administration and is frantically trying to create obstacles for the potential negotiation process 9.____ Trump takes office on Jan 20. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has even threatened further attacks on military installations in Russia, saying, "We will 10._____(definite) continue to strike Russian military targets — with drones and missiles, increasingly with Ukrainian - made ones — specifically targeting military bases and Russian military infrastructure used in this terror against our people."
答案:
no
shocking
while
destroyed
more severe
repeatedly
it meant
worse
After
definitely
Passage 3:Escalating Tensions in Russia - Ukraine Conflict after Kazan Attack
The Russia - Ukraine conflict, which started in February 2022, shows no signs of abating. People around the world are waiting to see 1.____ the new US administration under Donald Trump will handle this complex situation.
In October 2024, Tatarstan successfully hosted the BRICS Kazan Summit. However, on Dec 21, it unfortunately became the target of Ukrainian drone attacks. The head of Tatarstan reported that eight drones carried out the attack. Six of 2.____ hit residential buildings, one struck an industrial facility, and another was shot down. The attacks led to fires and significant building damage.
Russian President Putin emphasized that any attempt to damage Russia would lead to 3.____ (it) own destruction. Ukrainian President Zelensky has been unrelenting in his threats, vowing further attacks on Russian military installations. He declared that they would use more Ukrainian - made drones and missiles. Meanwhile, Trump's stance on the conflict during his campaign has been a topic of intense speculation. He claimed he could end the conflict in a day. This has left many wondering how 4.____ (he) policy will reshape the Russia - Ukraine landscape.
In mid - November, US President Joe Biden approved Ukraine's use of its Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, against targets inside Russia. This was soon followed by Britain's approval for similar use of its Storm Shadow missiles. These approvals have further 5.____ (complicate) the already complex situation. Ivan Loshkarev stated that Ukraine will continue to work with the current US administration and is trying to disrupt the possible negotiation process that might occur when Trump 6.____ (take) office. With the situation in a constant state of flux, it remains to be seen how these events will unfold and 7.____ (impact) the future of the Russia - Ukraine relationship.
It's clear that the attack on Kazan has added another layer of 8.____ (tense) to the ongoing conflict. The international community hopes that a peaceful solution can be found 9.____ (avoid) further bloodshed and destruction. Whether Trump's promised "one - day solution" will materialize or not, the situation demands 10.____ (immediate) attention and diplomatic efforts.
答案:
how
them
its
his
complicated
takes
impact
tension
to avoid
immediate