1.　　　　 albeit　　　　　　　　　　　　 尽管，虽然

5.　　　　 The big problem lies in the fact that

[A]. Gypsies belong to different and antagonistic clans and tribes without a common language or religion.

[B]. Their leaders prove corrupt.

[C]. Their potential unity stems from “being regarded as sub-human”.

[D]. They are a bit more pragmatic.

Vocabulary

4.　　　　 Why is the Europe Commission wary of encouraging Gypsies to present themselves as a nation?

[A]. It may open a Pandora’s Box.

[B]. Encouragement may lead to some unexpected results.

[C]. It fears that the Basgnes, Corsicans and other nations seeking separation may raise the same demand.

[D]. Gyspsies’ demand may highlight the difference in the EU.

3.　　　　 What does the International Romany lobby for?

[A]. It lobbies for a demand to be accepted by such international organizations as EU and UN.

[B]. It lobbies for a post in any international Romany Union.

[C]. It lobbies for the right as a nation.

[D]. It lobbies for a place in such international organizations as the EU or UN.

2.　　　　 Where are the most probable Gypsy territory origins?

[A]. Most probably they drifted west from India in the 7^th century.

[B]. They are scattered everywhere in the world.

[C]. Probably, they stemmed from Central Europe.

[D]. They probably came from the International Romany Union.

1.　　　　 The Best Title of this passage is

[A]. Gypsies Want to Form a Nation.　　　　 [B]. Are They a Nation.

[C]. EU Is Afraid of Their Growth.　　　　　 [C]. They Are a Tribe

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