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A great power is a sovereign state that is recognized as having the ability and expertise to exert its influence on a global scale. Great powers characteristically possess military and economic strength, as well as diplomatic and soft power influence, which may cause middle or small powers to consider the great powers' opinions before taking actions of their own. International relations theorists have posited that great power status can be characterized into power capabilities, spatial aspects, and status dimensions. Sometimes the status of great powers is formally recognized in conferences such as the Congress of Vienna or an international structure such as the United Nations Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States serve as the body's five permanent members). At the same time the status of great powers can be informally recognized in a forum such as the G7 which consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

1. what is typically possessed by them?
2. How are they sometimes recognized?
3. Such as?
4. How many permanent members are there?
5. How many countries are in the G7?
6. What counties are in the UN?
7. Where are the powers exerted?
8. Are they challenged?
9. Are their knowledge sought after?
10. by whom?
11. What is a great power?
12. What does this state have?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. military and economic strength
2. in conferences
3. Congress of Vienna
4. five
5. Seven
6. (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United State
7. globally
8. No
9. Yes
10. middle or small powers
11. a sovereign state
12. he ability and expertise to exert its influence on a global scale.

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The popular US drama series "House of Cards", which has already started its second season, features Chinese elements in its storyline. Traditional heroes are no longer sought after anymore. Today, it's unconventional leading figure -like Francis J. Underwood from "House of Cards" who are winning audiences' hearts.

The political drama, which airs on the Internet service Netflix, has won the applauses of viewers around the world since its debut on February 1, 2013. And it has caught the attention of real politicians, including US President Barack Obama.

Kevin Spacey plays Francis J. Underwood, a cold-blooded Democrat who moves his way up the political ladder by any means necessary. He often uses his under-exposure in media to carry out misdeeds that will later benefit him.

The revenge theme plays a heavy role throughout the storyline, Underwood, who had high hopes for an appointment as Secretary of State in the first season, was betrayed by the US President and his former colleagues. He and his wife then conducted a plan of revenge and swore to unseat those who turned their backs against him. Through their plan, Underwood's own hunger for power grew and empowered him to get rid of whoever stood in his Way.

The release of the trailer of the second season excited millions of viewers around the world, including US President Barack Obama, who has been a loyal fan since the series debuted. Obama expressed his admiration for Underwood. "This guy's getting a lot of stuff done," he said. Although the President is anxious to watch the story unfold, he'd like to do it at his own pace. After the release of the second season on February 14, 2014, Obama sent words on his Twitter account, "Tomorrow: @HouseOfCards. No spoilers , please."

The second season has promised to be darker, with more unexpected turnouts, and is to include more Chinese elements. "Perhaps the team, including myself, has realized that in the next decade, Asia will be an extensively important region, and China will play an active role in its transition and change," says Spacey.

1. What kind of characteristics are in this plot?
2. What party does the main character belong to?
3. What is a common undertone in this show?
4. Anybody famous view this show?
5. Who is it?
6. Does he have contempt for the main character?
7. Who is the main character?
8. Is he warm and fuzzy?
9. How long has this show been on?
10. On what social media site has this show been mentioned?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. Chinese elements
2. Democrat party
3. revenge
4. Yes
5. President Barack Obama
6. No. He is actually fond of the main character.
7. Francis J. Underwood played by Kevin Spacey
8. Yes
9. Since February 1, 2013
10. Twitter

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Anne Sanders was practicing soccer moves, which was not normal. Usually, Anne only plays basketball. She wins every basketball game she plays, and she loses at any other game. "Anne", I waved to her. "Why are you playing soccer?" "Well, the gym teacher is doing something different," she said. "There are teams of four and partners of two.We get to pick our partners, and I want someone to pick me. "Anne held up a list. "It looks like I'm on a team with you, Stacey, and Paul," I said. "Stacey is my best friend.Maybe we can be together: " Just then, Stacey and Paul came over. They had heard of the teams. "Do you want to be partners, Stacey?" I asked. "Well, I was going to be partners with Paul," she claimed. I didn't blame her. Paul was as fast as a rocket, and my nickname was "Snail". "But we are best friends," said Stacey. "So I guess I'II be with you. " It was our first game. Stacey went to talk to some other friends afterwards, and Paul and Anne were talking about winning their game. I was sipping on my water, when I overheard Stacey, "She's worse than I thought; if I played the team alone,, I would have won easily. She's worse than a snail. She's more like a statue. " That night, I felt terrible for losing and mad at Stacey for calling me a statue. After all, she was my best friend and my only friend. Anyway, the phone rang, and it was Stacey. At first, I thought she might apologize, but no such luck. "Allison, the game tomorrow is canceled, " she said. "Okay," I replied. "Sorry about the game today", Stacey hung up on me. The next day, I went over to the soccer field. I knew the game was canceled, but maybe I could help clean up.But instead of a mess, I saw a soccer game in progress. Stacey and were playing, and Anne was hiding in the corner. "Paul made me pretend to be sick, " she whispered. "He wants to play with Stacey because she's so fast. " So Anne and I went to get ice cream. Even if I lost Stacey ,I just created a lifelong friendship.

1. What sport does Anne usually play?
2. What's her last name?
3. What sport is she currently playing?
4. Does she usually lose when she plays basketball?
5. Why is she playing soccer?
6. How many teams are there?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. basketball
2. Sanders
3. soccer
4. no
5. the gym teacher is doing something different
6. teams of four