G20 to focus on global growth and eurozone crisis_美文

G20 to focus on global growth and eurozone crisis

Greece. The ongoing debt problems threaten a deep recession on the continent that would be felt worldwide.

Specifically, officials from the G7 - the US, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan - agreed to coordinate the response to the European crisis by helping the Spanish and Greek governments get their public finances to a more sustainable level, beyond current austerity steps. "It serves as a useful, action-forcing event," the US official said.

In addition to concerns over Europe, emerging markets such as Brazil, China, India and South Africa have seen growth declining recently.

Questions:

1. Where will G20 summit be held?

2. What date will it be held on?

3. What countries form the G7

Answers:

1. Mexico.

2. June 18 and 19.

3. US, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan.

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