Correct Answer: B
Answer Analysis:
1. 总统 (zǒngtǒng) President
In republican countries like the USA and France, the highest administrative official is called the “总统 (zǒngtǒng) president.”
Example:
Xiànzài qǐng zǒngtǒng jiǎnghuà.
现在 请 总统 讲话.
I now invite the president to take the floor.
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2. 主席 (zhǔxí) Chairman
Countries like China and Vietnam call their leaders “主席 (zhǔxí) chairman.” This word in Chinese is the abbreviation of the head person’s seat in the government.
Example:
Tā tài niánqīng, méiyǒu zīgé dāng zhǔxí.
他 太 年轻, 没有 资格 当 主席。
His youth disqualified him from becoming chairman.
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3. 首相 (shǒuxiàng) Prime Minister
This word is the shortened form of “首席宰相 (shǒuxí zǎixiàng),” it is the common Chinese name of middle cabinet’s head in a constitutional monarchy. Japan and England use this term for their leaders.
Example:
Shǒuxiàng, nín yuànyì zài cǐkè fābiǎo yìjiàn ma?
首相, 您 愿意 在 此刻 发表 意见 吗?
Would you like to come in at this point, prime minister?
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In a constitutional monarchy or monarchy, the head of state is the “国王 (guówáng) king,” and the head of government is the “首相 (shǒuxiàng) prime minister.” In a democratic country, the head of government is the “总理 (zǒnglǐ) premier,” and the head of state is the “总统 (zǒngtǒng) president” or “主席 (zhǔxí) chairman.”
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