Asia-Pacific leaders Tuesday backed China’s roadmap for a vast new free trade area. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping called the plan as a "historic" step towards realizing the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP). He said it reflected the "confidence and commitment（承诺）of APEC members to promote the integration（一体化）of the regional economy". The 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum accounts for more than 50 percent of global GDP and nearly half of world trade.

The US president has insisted he wants China "to do well" despite dealing with tensions between the world's two largest economies. "The United States welcomes the rise of a prosperous, peaceful and stable China," Obama said in a speech Monday at the APEC summit.

Ahead of the gathering, Xi promised ever-closer cooperation with Putin, saying it was "time to gather the fruit" of their deepening ties. Russia and China have been brought together by mutual geopolitical concerns.

Obama held talks of about 15-20 minutes with Putin, according to the White House, with their conversations covering Iran, Syria and Ukraine.

Putin also met Abbott, who has publicly declared his fury at the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, killing 298 people including 38 Australian citizens and residents. "The leaders have spoken out in favor of speeding up the investigation of the reasons for the tragedy," the Kremlin said after their meeting. 

At the meeting Obama praised China for focusing attention on APEC's role in eventually achieving the FTAAP, first proposed in 2006, but also emphasized the US priority was the smaller TPP.

Xi hosted Obama for a private dinner Tuesday and they were to meet again on Wednesday. Both sides say they want to manage their relationship to avoid clashes in the past that have occurred between rising and established powers.

In a sign that they can work together, the White House announced Tuesday that they had "reached an understanding" on an agreement to reduce tariffs on information technology trade. Obama also announced in Beijing the two governments had reached a reciprocal（互惠的）agreement to extend visa validity（有效性）periods to as long as a decade.

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1.Why did the leaders agree on the roadmap for a new free trade area at the conference?

A They were confident in the development of the world’s economy.

B They were determined to strengthen the integration of the regional economy.

C Their countries account for more than 50 percent of global GDP.

D It was very important to realize the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中国国家主席习近平所说的a "historic" step towards realizing the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific可知，建立中国自贸区对于实现亚太自贸区具有历史意义，因此得到了参加峰会的各国领导人的赞同。

2.What do we know from the passage?

A The 21-member APEC forum includes the richest countries in the world.

B Russia and China have been working together for mutual geopolitical concerns.

C Tourists to the United States will be allowed to stay longer than before in future.

D Obama is optimistic to see China becoming one of the leading powers.

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据文章第三段The United States welcomes the rise of a prosperous, peaceful and stable China可以判断，奥巴马对于中国的和平崛起，成为引领世界发展的大国是持乐观态度的。

3.What led Abbot to make his statement angrily?

A Russia was considered to have been responsible for the tragedy.

B 38 Australian citizens and residents were killed in the crash.

C Russia agreed to speed up the investigation of the air accident.

D Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed over eastern Ukraine.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据文章第六段可知，阿伯特之所以义愤填膺，根本原因是MH17在乌克兰东部失事，他认为俄罗斯有不可推卸的责任。

4.What will people from China and the United States benefit from the APEC agreements?

A They will be able to avoid clashes and live a peaceful and stable life.

B They can enjoy longer holidays in the United States or in China.

C They will enjoy more information technology products with lower prices.

D They will have ever-close cooperation and gather the fruit of friendship.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段… “reached an understanding" on an agreement to reduce tariffs on information technology trade可知，中美双方已就签署降低信息技术产品关税协议达成谅解，这意味着将来两国人民在购买相关产品时能够充分享受实惠。

5.What can be the best title of the passage?

A Reciprocal Agreements Reached Between China and the US.

B APEC Leaders Supported China to Set up New Free Trade Area.

C Obama Welcomes the Rise of A Prosperous, Peaceful and Stable China.

D Russia Promised to Speed up the Investigation of the MH17 Tragedy.

解析：选B。B 主旨大意题。本文的主要内容是APEC成员国一致同意在中国建立自贸区，同时还介绍了中俄、中美在峰会上达成的协议。故选B。