FootballisthemostpopularspectatorsportintheworldandBrazilisarguablythegreatestfootballingnationintheworld,havingwonfivetimesintheWorldCup.EvenpeoplewhoarenotkeenonfootballmayhaveheardofPeI6,whoisoftenconsideredtheworld'sgreatestplayer.However,howmanyfootballfansarefamiliarwithCharlesMillerandhiscontributiontowhatPelécalled"thebeautifulgame"?KnownasthefatherofBrazilianfootball,CharlesMillerwasbornon24November,1874,inSaoPaulotoaScottishfatherandBrazilianmother.In1884,hewassenttoschoolinEngland,wherehelearnedtoplaybothfootballandcricket.Millerbecameskilledinrunningwiththeball,headingandtakingfreekicks.In1894,MillerreturnedtoBrazilwithtwoballsandacopyofrulesoffootball.TheSaoPauloAthleticClub(SPAC)hadbeenformedin1888byagroupofBritishmenwhoplayedmainlycricket.Millerpersuadedthemtotakeupfootball.HewasalsoinstrumentalinsettinguptheLigaPaulista,thefirstfootballleagueinBrazil.Overthefirst20yearsofthenextcentury,statechampionshipswereformedthroughoutBrazilandin1914thefirstnationalsideplayedagainstArgentina.Millerwasnotonlyagreatplayer,butalsoanexcellentcoachandadministrator.InBrazil,hespentalotoftimeandeffortteachingandcoachingBrazilians.Afterretiringasaplayer,hecontinuedtobearefereeuntiltheageof50.WhenfootballbecameprofessionalinBrazilin1933,Millerwasdisappointedanddecidedtohavenomorecontactwiththegame.Hefeltthatsportspeopleshouldbeamateurs-hedidn'tliketheintroductionofmoneyandbusinessintosport.ForMiller,footballwasagame,andaboutparticipationanddoingyourbest,notmoney.CharlesMiller'smemorylivesonintheskillfulindividualgamewhichisBrazilianfootball.Itisalsokeptaliveinanotherway.WhentheSaoPaulosportswritersassociationbroughtoutadictionaryoffootballtermsinPortuguese,onlyonewordsurvivedfromthevocabularyofthepast:thecharlesorchaleira.NamedafterCharlesMiller,itisacleverpasswiththeheelofthefoot.TheexcitingballskillsofallthegreatBrazilianplayers,includingPelr,owesomethingtothepioneeringspiritofCharlesMillerandhispassionforthegameoffootball.

Cruising may not be everyone's idea of entertainment yet it would hardly be the same without its traditional British teatime. There is no better way of breaking down social barriers either. Or so I found when I enjoyed a cup of tea with an anonymous-looking passenger aboard the smart ship I had joined. 65. ______ Sharing tea with a celebrity may not be a normal cruising experience, but the Seaboum Spirit is no run-of-the-mill vessel. Nor aboard most cruise ships are you served high-quality leaf tea-it is usually tea-bags, even if it is in a silver pot. 66. ______ And with due reverence to the clientele, it was personal treatment all the way. With a passenger-crew ratio of almost one-to-one, there was never any chance of the delays you might experience on other craft. Nor do you find many lines where the staff are so quick and keen to learn your particular tastes. 67. ______ In what other ship, I wonder, would the cabin stewardess put a marker in your paperback so you would not lose your place? A small detail-but little pleasures add up to give maximum satisfaction. Yet such high standards might daunt some, fearing that it will be far from relaxing having to live up to them. But I have not often been on such a happy-go-lucky cruise. Be we president or pleb, we were all treated as equals, and I have been on much less distinguished ships with more marked social mores. Just to illustrate my point: aboard Seabourn Spirit, there were just three formal dinners, and not all the men wore dinner jackets. Most evenings were casual or informal. Full silver service meals were available in your cabin as part of the 24-hour waiter service. Passengers could also choose between the main dining room and the veranda cafe. The cuisine was worthy of such a ship and, if it was too nouvelle for some, at least it made eating those cream cakes 68. ______ If there was any problem, it was overcoming the temptation to become a seagoing hermit. All the cabins have broad picture windows and living areas with settee, soft chairs, table and desk. And there is plenty of room for the queen-size bed. The marble bathrooms are a good size with a decent tub-shower and double wash-basins. Most convenient is a closet with enough wooden coat hangers for a debutante's ball and plenty of room for luggage. 69. ______ A highlight of our tour was a visit to the scenic resort of Yalta and the Livadiya Palace, where Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin held their famous conference in 1945 that decided much of the fate of post-war Europe. And we paid a rare cruise ship call to Sevastopol. Mooring near a flotilla of heavily armed warships in what is still a big naval base was one of the more thought-provoking experiences. 70. ______ The main port brought back the smiles-a chance at last to indulge in that cruise essential, shopping, but with a touch of culture. As a mark of the special attention given to the passengers, the line booked the opera house for an exclusive ballet performance. Even if cruising is not your cup of tea, this is almost certainly the ship to change your mind. Paragraphs: A. The passenger clearly seemed to be enjoying the occasion. During a gale, however, he might have wished he was back in port. Seasickness can afflict anyone. A good pair of sea legs is one of the few comforts not provided on a ship where every effort is made to satisfy passengers' whims. B. Yet nothing moved our emotions more than when we were driven to the site of the Valley of Death. Today, it is a sylvan scene. Had it not been for Olga, our guide, the horror of it would have remained hidden. In perfect English, she recited Tennyson's Charge of the Light Brigade. I saw the American woman beside me shed a tear. She was not the only one. C. A more potent concern, even before boarding, was not over-eating but overdrinking. One reason for such high fares is that drinks are included without extra charge. But the mainly elderly passengers stayed as sober as judges-as several were, in fact. D. Although under 10,000 tons, a midget of the ocean waves, what it lacks in size it makes up for in quality. " Luxury"is a much abused word, yet this ship deserves the description. "Exclusive"may be a better word if you reckon on the ability to pay an average of more than ￡550 a day for the pleasure of being there. It was not surprising, therefore, that the majority of the 188 passengers on our 12-night jaunt from Istanbul to the Black Sea and Aegean came from the richer golden lodes of the social strata. E. My fridge, too, was stocked to the gunnels. As another compulsion to remain in blissful isolation, the television also relays the ship's daily lectures on port news and travel subjects. There were half a dozen grander suites with separate rooms and a balcony. If you could tear yourself away from the room or felt like a more academic pastime, the ship also had its own library, but it would take a world cruise at least to read through the edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica that was included. F. Nothing boosts egos more, or makes one feel more at home, than having the steward know without being reminded that your breakfast croissants should be only slightly warm and that you prefer Orange Pekoe to Darjeeling. G. Sipping from his cup English-style (with milk) with obvious pleasure, he told me: "I enjoy it very much although we do grow excellent tea in my country, Indonesia. It's called Col Para. Did you know that it is a favorite kind of your Queen? "This surprised me but then who am I to dispute a former president of his country?

{{B}}Section A{{/B}} In this section, you will hear five short conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a twenty-second pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

{{B}}Section A{{/B}} Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the answer sheet. {{U}}The job of raising children is a tough one. Children don't come with an instruction manual. And each child is different. So parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration, not knowing what to do. But in raising children—as in all of life—what we do is influenced by our culture.{{/U}} Naturally then, American parents teach their children basic American values. To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet. From infancy, each child may get his or her own room. As children grow, they gain more freedom to make their own choices. Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment, as well as the friends to share them with. When they reach young adulthood, they choose their own careers and marriage partners. Of course, many young adults still seek their parents' advice and approval for the choices they make. (82) {{U}}But once they "leave the nest" at around 18 to 21 years old, they want to be on their own, not "tied to their mother's apron strings. "{{/U}} (83) {{U}}The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals—not as extensions of themselves.{{/U}} They allow them to fulfill their own dreams. Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the confidence to succeed. When children become adults, their relationship with their parents becomes more like a friendship among equals. But contrary to popular belief, most adult Americans don't make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit. Even as adults, they respect and honor their parents. Most young couples with children struggle with the issue of childcare. Mothers have traditionally stayed home with their children. In recent years, though, a growing trend is to put preschoolers in a day care center so that Morn can work. (84) {{U}}Many Americans have strong feelings about which type of arrangement is best. Some argue that attending a day care center can be a positive experience for children. Others insist that mothers are the best caregivers for children.{{/U}} A number of women are now leaving the work force to become full-time homemakers. (85) {{U}}Being a parent is a tall order. It takes patience, love, wisdom, courage and a good sense of humor to raise children (and not lose your sanity).{{/U}} Some people are just deciding not to have children at all, since they're not sure it's worth it. But raising children means training the next generation and preserving our culture. What could be worth more than that?

The report says the link between____________ and ____________needs to be broken.

In this section, you will hear five short news items. After each item, which will be read only once, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

{{B}}Conversation Two{{/B}}

Are You a Successful Leader? The Successful Leadership Trust-our company specializes in training you to be a successful leader for whatever situation you're in. Almost nothing we do in this world is done in isolation. At work or at play, you'll find yourself in groups, working with other people: your team at work, a meeting with colleagues, your family, a holiday with friends, a group of students working together, a group of neighbors wanting to make changes. It is now recognized that being able to work successfully with other people is one of the major keys to success, partly because we need to do it so often. In almost every situation where you're in a group, you will need a skilled leader. All groups need leaders and all successful groups have good leaders. Groups without leaders or with weak leaders almost always break down. Members of a leaderless group often feel dissatisfied and frustrated. Time is wasted and the tasks are not achieved. There are often arguments and tensions between people as there is nobody to keep the goals clear. Some personalities dominate and others disappear and often group members don't come to meetings in order to avoid more disharmony. Some people are natural leaders. The celebrity chef, Antonio Carluccio, says, "True leaders are born and you can spot them in kitchens. They're people who combine toughness, fairness and humor. " Although a lot of people agree that there are some natural-born leaders, most people recognize that leadership can also be taught. Our professional and experienced staff can train almost anyone how to be a successful leader. Good leaders don't make people do things in a bossy and controlling way. You can learn how to involve everyone, encouraging the whole group to work towards a common goal. Our training courses use activities and techniques to develop a range of qualities which are necessary to be a good leader. Self-confidence is vital and being able to overcome your own fears about being a leader. Successful leaders also need to be able to work out good strategies and make sound judgments under pressure. Lastly, and probably most importantly, good leaders need to be sensitive, sociable and be able to get on with a wide range of people. Good leadership is essentially the ability to influence others and good leaders allow all members of the group to contribute.

ChinaplanstolaunchChang'e-2,thecountry'ssecondlunarprobe,attheendof2010,spaceauthoritiesannouncedrecently.ThedesignandproductionoftheChang'e-2iscomplete,andthelunarorbiterisundergoingroundtests,theStateAdministrationofScience,TechnologyandIndustryforNationalDefensesaidinanewsrelease.Chang'e-2isexpectedtotestthesoft-landingtechnologicalcapabilityoftheChang'e-3andprovidehigh-resolutionimagesofthelandingarea,theadministrationsaid."ProgressonsixkeytechnologiesusedbyChang'e-2hasbeenmade,includinglunarcapture,orbitcontrolandresearchonhigh-resolutionstereocameras,"theadministration'sspokesmansaid.YePeijian,chiefdesignerofthenation'sfirstlunarprobe,hadtoldChinaDailyearlierthatthelaunchwasexpectedinOctober.TheadministrationsaidthatChang'e-3,thecountry'slunarlanderandrover,isalsowellonthewaytowardslift-off.Theprojectisnowintheprototypestage.Chang'e-2andChang'e-3arepartofthesecondphaseofthecountry'slunarexplorationprogramme,whichconsistsofthreestages"orbiting","landing"and"returning."YesaidearlierthatlaunchedinOctober2007,andendedits16-monthmissiononMarch1,2009,Meanwhile,China'smannedspaceprojectisalsolikelytoseeabreakthroughthisyear,atopscientistsaid.QiFaren,chiefdesigneroftheShenzhouspacecraft,toldtheGuangzhouDailythatTiangong1,orHeavenlyPalace-1,aspacecraftthatwilltestdeckingtechnologyandprepareforthefutureconstructionofspacelaboratories,willbelaunchedbytheendofthisyear,attheearliest.AccordingtotheofficialwebsiteofChina'smannedspaceprogramme,www.cmse.gov.cn,thelaunchdateofTiangong-1issetforbetweenlate2010andearly2011.WithintwoyearsofthelaunchofTiangong-Ⅰ,ChinawilllaunchShenzhou-Ⅷ,Shenzhou-ⅨandShenzhou-Ⅹspaceships,todockwithTiangong-Ⅰ,thewebsitesaid.Twospacelaboratories,Tiangong-ⅡandTiangong-Ⅲ,willfollow,andchinaaimstobuilditsownspacestationbytheyear2020,thewebsitesaid.Chinabecame:thethirdnation-aftertheUSandRussia-tosendpeopleintospacewhenYangLiweiwentintoorbitaboardthespaceshipShenzhou-VonOctober15,2003.ThreeotherastronautsweresentintospaceinShenzhou-ⅦandcarriedoutthecountryfirstspacewalkinSeptember2008.ShenLiping,deputychiefdesignerofChina'smannedspaceprogramme,wasquotedbytheGuangzhouDailyassayingthatChina'sfirstwomanastronautwillgointoouterspacesoonerthanthetargeted10yearsfromnow.Dothefollowingstatementsagreewiththeinformationgiveninthepassageandthepiclure?Write:Y(forYES)ifthestatementagreeswiththeinformationgiveninthepassage;N(forNo)ifthestatementcontradictsinformationgiveninthepassage.

{{B}}Section A{{/B}} Directions: Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. Some individuals and citizens' groups have expressed concern about the level of violence in television programs, particularly in action-adventure series and cartoons. (91) {{U}}They argue that viewers, especially children, may learn to see violence as the only way to resolve conflicts.{{/U}} (92) {{U}}Early experimental researchers compared the play of children who had seen aggressive behavior on television with the play of a control group of children who had watched nonviolent programs.{{/U}} Concern was intensified by findings that indicated a higher level of aggressive play in the violent-television group. Other researchers attempted to determine whether violent programs simply stimulated higher energy levels in children or actually caused them to learn violent and antisocial behavior. The results of different studies conflicted. (93) {{U}}Some researchers claimed that televised violence actually had a positive cathartic effect, allowing some viewers to release heightening tensions; these findings, however, were not confirmed in further studies.{{/U}} Other scholars pointed out that both prosocial and antisocial behavior can be learned from television. Social scientists find it especially difficult to assess accurately the subtle, cumulative effects of viewing a broad variety of television programs throughout childhood. Distinguishing the possible effects of television from other influences at home and at school is also difficult. (94) {{U}}Current research suggests that moderately higher levels of antisocial behavior can be traced to television viewing, but further study needs to be done to confirm it.{{/U}} Because of the long-standing tradition in the U.S. of freedom of speech and of the press, the government would probably not attempt to directly limit or censor the appearance of violence on television. (95) {{U}}Among the networks and producers, pressure from concerned citizens continues to be balanced the increasing popularity of high-energy action-adventure programs.{{/U}}

In this section, you will hear five short news items. After each item, which will be read only once, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

What difference is there in the way adults and young children should be treated with aspirin?

{{B}}Section A{{/B}} Instructions: Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. People have attempted to simulate human voices in machines for quite some time. In the late 1700s, Hungarian scientist Wolfgang yon Kempelen used whistles, resonance chambers, and other objects to create voice sounds for his "Speaking Machine. " With the rise of computers, scientists were able to create artificial voices by storing and digitally processing real voice sounds. By the 1970s, these computer-generated voices were widely used. Although these early voices were understandable, they had a distinct mechanical or " robotic" sound to them. Coming up with more natural-sounding voices has been a challenge due to the complex nature of language. (86) {{U}}To produce a natural-sounding voice, scientists need to simulate not only the individual sounds of a language, but also the volume, pitch, rhythm, and tones that help to express meaning.{{/U}} Natural-sounding computer voices are now used to provide information to people in a variety of applications, from automated phone lines to language learning programs. Many systems are also able to listen to users' questions and statements and respond to them. One good example of this comes from the BMW car company. BMW has programmed cars to both listen and speak to the driver. (87) {{U}}The car can give directions, provide warnings and information about traffic and safety conditions, and even control certain functions, such as raising or lowering the windows or playing music.{{/U}} When BMW first released cars with a computer-generated voice, many drivers had a negative reaction to it because drivers perceived the voice as female. German drivers were uncomfortable with a "female" voice giving directions. As a result, BMW recalled the cars and gave them "male" voices. The reaction to the female voice was emotional. It had no reasoning behind it. Common sense says that the "gender" of the voice in the car shouldn't matter because drivers know that they are listening to a computer, not a person. (88) {{U}}But even without a visual representation of the voice, such as a male or female face, people reacted with the same stereotypes they would apply to a person.{{/U}} Studies have also shown that people react similarly to other aspects of' computer voices, such as the "personality" of the voice or its level of "politeness. " Researchers now know that voice interfaces are actually social interfaces; that is, people will react to a computer using the same rules and expectations that they would apply to people. (89) {{U}}As a result, designers of these systems consider not only the sounds of the voices they use, but also their psychological effect on users.{{/U}}

People are not generally aware of the popularity of pet ownership. Research shows that pets act as companions and protectors, stress relievers and in some cases help to foster family cohesion. While pets are traditionally associated with family-type households, they are just as important to households without children. In an era when the population is ageing and more people are living alone, pets can provide valuable relief from loneliness. Urban pet management has been the subject of extensive debate among veterinarians and those involved in local government for some time. Part of the reason is that people complain more readily about other people's pets than ever before. Emphasis on urban consolidation has meant that smaller homes and back gardens and multi-dwelling developments not only discourage people from owning pets but also place greater demands on scarce public open space. Pet owners may face tougher restrictions from either their local council or resident management committee. The term "socially responsible pet ownership" has emerged to describe a set of responsibilities to which pet owners are now expected to adhere. It might be tempting to prescribe different pets for different types of housing. Some people already have firm views about pets and housing type, mostly in relation to dogs, e.g. that the only environment for a dog is in conventional detached housing or that a "big" dog is only suitable in the country. However, suitability is as much dependent on the quality of space as it is on the quantity. A dwelling that overlooks areas of activity is ideal for pets because it increases the amount of stimulation that can be received from the property, e.g. dwellings that overlook a park or are adjacent to a busy street. This is one way to alleviate boredom and the negative behaviors that sometimes result. Preferably a dog should have access to some outdoor space. Open space is not essential for a eat provided an enriching environment is maintained indoors, e. g. a bay window or internal fernery. Ideally dogs should have access to all areas of open space on a property. On the whole a dog's behavior is likely to be better if he or she can see the street. Although the dog may bark at passers-by in the street, there will be less likelihood of excessive barking that might arise through boredom. Providing a dog with surveillance of the street also enhances public security—a very positive benefit. With adequate fencing, a dog will be confined to the property. The standard paling fence will restrain almost all dogs. They are recommended for side and rear boundaries. Furthermore, all gates should be fitted with a return spring self-closing device. Cats are not as easily restrained as dogs as they are more agile and have quite different notions of territoriality. Mostly this does not create a problem, although difficulties may arise in environmentally sensitive areas where eats may prey on wildlife. It is recommended that cats be confined to the house at night for their own protection. Owning a pet brings with it responsibilities to which we are increasingly being called to adhere. It is hoped that the guidelines will encourage people to think about pets in decisions about residential and community development. If they do, pet ownership will not be prejudiced by the push for urban consolidation. Mark each statement as either trite (T) or false (F) according to the passage.

{{B}}Section A{{/B}} Directions: There are two passages in this section with 10 questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Question 51-55 based on the following passage. A recent study, published in last week's Journal of the American Medical Association, offers a picture of how risky it is to get a lift from a teenage driver. Indeed, a 16-year-old driver with three or more passengers is three times as likely to have a fatal accident as a teenager driving alone. By contrast, the risk of death for driver between 30 to 59 decreases with each additional passenger. The authors also found that the death rates for teenage drivers increased dramatically after 10 p.m., and especially after midnight. With passengers in the car, the driver was even more likely to die in a late-night accident. Robert Foss, a scientist at the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, says the higher death rates for teenage drivers have less to do with "really stupid behavior" than with just a lack of driving experience. "The basic issue," he says, "is that adults who are responsible for issuing licenses fail to recognize how complex and skilled a task driving is." Both he and the author of the study believe that the way to mitigate the problem is to have states institute so-called graduated licensing system, in which getting a license is a multistage process. A graduated license requires that a teenager first prove himself capable of driving in the presence of an adult, followed by a period of driving with night or passenger restrictions, before graduating to full driving privileges. Graduated licensing systems have reduced teenage driver crashes, according to recent studies. About half of the states now have some sort of graduated licensing system in place, but only 10 of those states have restrictions on passengers. California is the strictest, with a novice driver prohibited from carrying any passengers under 20 (without the presence of an adult over 25) for the first six months.

How many cars will there be in the world in 20 years' time?

In this section, you will hear five short news items. Each item will be read only once. After each item, there will be a pause. During the pause, read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

{{B}}Section A{{/B}} Directions: Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet. In such a changing, complex society, formerly simple solutions to informational needs become complicated. (91) {{U}}Many of life's problems which were solved by asking family members, friends or colleagues are beyond the capability of the extended family to resolve.{{/U}} Where to turn for expert information and how to determine which expert advice to accept are questions facing many people today. In addition to this, there is the growing mobility of people since World War Ⅱ . (92) {{U}}As families move away from their stable community, their friends of many years, and their extended family relationships, the informal flow of information is cut off, and with it the confidence that information will be available when needed and will be trustworthy and reliable.{{/U}} The almost unconscious flow of information about the simplest aspects of living can be cut off. Thus, things once learned subconsciously through the casual communications of the extended family must be consciously learned. Adding to social changes today is an enormous stockpile of information. (93) {{U}}The individual now has more information available than any generation, and the task of finding that one piece of information relevant to his or her specific problem is complicated, time-consuming and sometimes even overwhelming.{{/U}} Coupled with the growing quantity of information is the development of technologies which enable the storage and delivery of more information with greater speed to more locations than has ever been possible before. Computer technology makes it possible to store vast amounts of data in machine readable files, and to program computers to locate specific information. (94) {{U}}Telecommunications developments enable the sending of messages via television, radio, and, very shortly, electronic mail, to bombard people with multitudes of messages.{{/U}} Satellites have extended the power of communications to report events at the instant of occurrence. Expertise can be shared worldwide through teleconferencing, and problems in dispute can be settled without the participants leaving their homes and/or jobs to travel to a distant conference site. Technology has facilitated the sharing of information and the storage and delivery of information, thus making more information available to more people. In this world of change and complexity, the need for information is of greatest importance. (95) {{U}}Those people who have accurate, reliable up-to-date information to solve the day-to-day problems, the critical problems of their business, social and family life, will survive and succeed.{{/U}} "Knowledge is power" may well be the truest saying and access to information may be the most critical requirement of all people.

{{B}}Section A{{/B}} Directions: Translate the underlined sentences in the following passage into Chinese. Hong Kong: (89){{U}}Of symbolism there was plenty, but whether Prime Minister Wen Jiabao's landmark visit to Japan will actually lead to closer cooperation remains to be seen.{{/U}} Given the recent history--obsessed relations between China and Japan it was perhaps inevitable that the past should again get more attention than the future. (90) {{U}}But broadly it looks to have been another success for Chinese diplomacy, and for Wen's projection of soft power.{{/U}} The visit in itself was clear enough indication of China's desire to improve relations sometimes in the face of very mixed signals from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. While Abe's visit to Beijing last October may have set the ball rolling, some of his subsequent comments about history, and Japan's high-profile strengthening of strategic links with the United States and Australia, could have derailed the attempted rapprochement. (91) {{U}}Wen was able to use the visit to score points by raising the history issue but in the mildest, politest of ways.{{/U}} (92) {{U}}Japan is also well aware that China, for domestic as well as diplomatic reasons, has cracked down on the more virulent anti-Japanese activities by mainland Web sites and patriotic groups.{{/U}} In return China must surely expect no more visits to the Yasukuni war shrine, events that, however justifiable to a domestic audience, have been a disaster for Japan's diplomacy. (93) {{U}}China will also be hoping for a revival of Japanese business interest in investing in China which cooled as a result of the widespread anti-Japanese sentiment generated by the Yasukuni (靖国神社) visits.{{/U}}