Although interest in the World Expo has declined recently, many countries have made an extra effort to participate this year because China is the host.

尽管最近人们对世博会的兴趣削减，许多国家仍然作出了更多努力来参加今年的盛会，因为东道主是中国。

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Although interest in the World Expo has declined recently, many countries have made an extra effort to participate this year because China is the host.

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Some principals and superintendents contacted by the state have already declined to allow their students to participate in the testing.

WSJ: Test Maker Pays New York State Students to Take a Trial Exam