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070. 听下面材料，回答第(1)--(5) 题。

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070.
It is interesting to know what people of difficult nations like to do best.
In France, love is the major pastime for ordinary people. When a woman enters a cafe or restaurant, she is freely discussed, not only about her appearance but about her past and future as well. She invites looks in the street whether she is beautiful or plain. There is no better way for a woman to get back her self-confidence than a walk in the streets of Paris or Marseilles.
In Italy, people love talking. They sit about in cafes, exchanging news and discussing politics. They do not hesitate to ask questions about the family, income and private life of anybody who happens to be there.
The Swiss eat as a pastime. Ladies walk into a tea-shop, eat a couple of ice creams and a large piece of chocolate cake, and then leave, complaining about their weight.
For the Americans, the greatest fondness is said to be the push of buttons. You push a button in a lift. You push a button for cigarette, chewing gums, stamps--even for a life insurance. You can even push a button and get married and another button to get divorced.
In England, waiting in line is a national passion. The English will form a line whether they have the opportunity or not. Long queues can be seen, for example, at stations when the train is practically empty and everybody can have a seat.

参考答案：
(1) discussing
(2) Italy
(3) weight
(4) pusing
(5) waiting