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1、China is already the worlds third largest producer of electronics,and becoming a player in the globalappliance market.Twenty years ago,U.S.,European and Japanese companies started moving into China tosupply the local market with household goods.Now those same companies are getting whipped by Chinese
2、competitors.Over the past six years,the market share of foreign TV makers in China has dropped from 70percent to less than 20 percent.Matsushita opened the first microwave-oven plant in China in 1995.Twoyears later the Chinese company Galanz started making microwaves and selling them for half Matsus
3、hitasprice.Chinese companies now make more than 43 million TVs yearly.Konka,one of Chinas largest TVmakers,sells its branded TVs in the United States,and has set up factories in Mexico to service theAmerican market;While TCL,another major TV maker,exported 11 million units from its Chinesefactories
4、last year.It has more Southeast Asian factories than any other Chinese company.(164 words)1.This passage is primarily concerned withA.the worlds third largest producer of electronicsB.Chinese electronic companiesC.China*s largest TV makersD.the increase of Chinas electronics2.What do whipped mean?A.
5、beat with a whipB.wonC.defeatedD.suffered3.What is the decreased rate of the market share of foreign TV makers in China?A.70%B.20%C.50%D.20%-70%4.When did Galanz start making and selling microwaves?A.1993B.1994C.1995D.19975.Which of the following produces more TV sets?A.GalanzB.KonkaC.TCLD.Unknown2T
6、he China boom is by now a well-documented phenomenon.Who hasnt heard of the MiddleKingdoms startling economic growth(8 percent annually),its enormous consumer market(1.2 billionpeople),the investment ardor of foreign suitors($40 billion in foreign direct investment last year alone)?China is an econo
7、mic marvel.According to Nicholas Lardy of the Brookings Institution,a WashingtonD.C.-based think tank,No country has expanded its foreign trade as fast as China over the last 20 years.Japan doubled its foreign trade over a 20-year period;Chinas foreign trade as quintupled.They*ve becomethe main prod
8、ucer of labor-intensive manufacturing goods in the world.1But theres been something missing from the dazzling China growth storynamely,the Chinesemultinational.No major Chinese companies have yet established themselves,or their brands,on the globalstage.But as Haier shows,that is starting to change.
9、After 100 years of poverty and chaos,of beingovershadowed by foreign countries and multinationals,Chinese industrial companies are starting to make amark on the world.(170 words)1.What is the main idea of the first paragraph?A.the startling Middle KingdomB.Chinas economic growthC.Chinas economic mar
10、velD.the increase of Chinas foreign trade2.What does“suitor“in the first paragraph mean?A.A man who is courting a woman.B.A person who makes a petition or request.C.A person who sues in court.D.A person or group seeking to purchase.3.What does Nicholas Lardys remark mean?A.China has succeeded econom
11、ically over the last 20 years.B.China did better than Japan in economy.C.Chinas foreign trade developed the fastest in the world.D.China is the main producer of in the world.4.By the phrase something missing”,the author refer toA.the less dazzling achievementsB.the Chinese multinationalC.lack of wor
12、ld famous brandD.Haier company5.Why is Haier cited in the 2nd paragraph?A.To show it is starting to change.B.To show an example of a large company.C.To show a Chinese company of world fame.D.To show a change in Chinese industrial companies.3Earlier this year,when America first sneezed,the European C
13、entral Bank(along with mostprivate-sector economists)argued that the euro area was insulated from Americas slowdown and had littleto worry about.This seems to have been wrong.In Germany there are fears about recession as businessinvestment and retail sales tumble.Recent figures confirmed that German
14、ys GDP stagnated in the secondquarter.Italys GDP fell in the second quarter,and although growth has held up better in France and Spain,the growth in the euro area as a whole was close to zero in the quarter.Nobody is forecasting an actualrecession in the euro area this year,but it is no longer expec
15、ted to provide an engine for world growth.As for Japan,it is probably already in recession.Japan*s GDP grew slightly in 由e first quarter.Persistent deflation continues to be a severe problem.A revised measure of Japans consumer-price index,to be published soon,is likely to show that deflation is wor
16、se than had been thought.(170 words)1.What does the 1st sentence mean?A.Earlier this year,America suffered from a cold.B.The European Central Bank believed it wouldnt be affected by US.C.The European Central Bank had little to worry about.D.The euro area was safe and sound.2.What were Germany and It
17、alys GDP in the second quarter?A.stagnatedB.fellC.sufferedD.halted and deceased3.What was the economic situation in France and Spain?A.Much better.B.Somewhat better.C.Close to zero.D.Much worse.4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Japans economy?A.It is perhaps already in decline.B.Japans GDP
18、grew slightly in the first quarter.C.Deflation continues to be a severe problem.D.It is worse than that of US and Europe.5.The best title for the passage isA.The world economic situationB.The world economic recessionC.The worse World economic situationD.The reason for world economic recession4Silico
19、n Valley is a magnet to which numerous talented engineers,scientists and entrepreneurs fromoverseas flock to in search of fame,fast money and to participate in a technological revolution whoseimpact on mankind will surely surpass the epoch-making European Renaissance and Industrial Revolutionof the
20、bygone age.With the rapid spread of the Internet and the relentless technological innovations generated through it,the information era is truly upon us,profoundly influencing and changing not only our lifestyle,but alsothe way we work,do business,think and communicate with others.It is noteworthy th
21、at close to 50%of its skilled manpower,including engineers,scientists and entrepreneurs,come from Asia.Prominent among them are Indians and Chinese,and not a few Singaporeans.Intellectual challenges aside,it is a common practice for start-ups to offer generous share options toemployees in order to a
22、ttract the right talent into their folds.This is a powerful incentive to motivate thestaff to do their utmost and to share in the companys prosperity if it reaches its goal.Many regard this asthe foundation of a successful enterprise.(184 words)1.Why is Silicon Valley compared with a magnet?BecauseA
23、.it is very famous.B.it attracted numerous talented people.C.numerous talented people flock to it.D.its impact will surpass European Renaissance and Industrial Revolution.2.What does it in 2nd paragraph refer to?A.the InternetB.the rapid spread of the InternetC.the information eraD.our lifestyle3.Wh
24、at does its in 2nd paragraph mean?A.Silicon ValleysB.the InternetsC.AsiasD.Americas4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the common practice for start-ups?A.Intellectual challenges.B.Generous share options.C.Sharing in the companys prosperity.D.A successful enterprise.5.The main idea of the pas
25、sage isA.Silicon Valleys successB.the information era upon usC.Intellectual challengesD.practice of successful enterprise5For all the fevered work being done,however,science is still far away from the Brave New Worldvision of engineering a perfect humanor even a perfect tomato.Much more research is
26、needed beforegene therapy becomes commonplace,and many diseases will take decades to conquer,if they can beconquered at all.In the short run,the most practical way to use the new technology will be in genetic screening.Doctors will be able to detect all sorts of flaws in DNA long before they can be
27、fixed.In some cases theknowledge may lead to treatments that delay the attack of the disease or soften its effects.Someone with agenetic heart disease,for example,could follow a low-fat diet.And if scientists determine that a vitalprotein is missing because the gene that was supposed to make it is d
28、efective,they might be able to givethe patient an artificial version of the protein.But in other instances,almost nothing can be done to stop thedamages brought on by genetic mutations.(176 words)1.The 1st passage implies thatA.science is still far away from perfectionB.its difficult to engineer a p
29、erfect humanC.its difficult to create a perfect tomatoD.many diseases will take decades to conquer2.According to the author,many human diseasesA.may be conquered.B.will be surely conquered.C.may not be conquered.D.may never be conquered.3.What does uin the short run”mean?A.to run in a short timeB.fo
30、r the near futureC.for the time beingD.after enough time4.The use of the new technology in genetic screening includes all the following EXCEPTA.detecting all sorts of flaws in DNAB.fixing all sorts of flaws in DNAC.treatments that delay the attack of the diseaseD.artificial version of the protein5.W
31、hich of the following is the best title of the passage?A.genetic engineeringB.genetic screeningC.a new technologyD.Application of genetic engineering6No antibiotics have been proved to be 100%effective in treating SARS so far.The only effective wayto get rid of it is by ourselves.It likes a prolonge
32、d battle between the viruses and our immune response.Infact,viruses couldnt kill all the immune cells in a health individual.The stronger the immune function youhave,the less the viral injury you get.Therefore,the degree of sickness after infection and the rate ofrecovery mainly depend on how strong
33、 your immune function is.You cannot avoid the infection unless you avoid from those infected individuals/area.But,you can tryyour best to boost up your immune function by several regimes.Make sure you are extremely healthy atleast during this critical period.Stronger immune function could keep the v
34、iral damage minimal even youwere so unluckily being infected.Also,stronger immune function delays the onset of any detrimentaleffects from the viral infection.Scientists are now working on tracking the treatment and so make sure youare still surviving until an effective treatment occurs.1771.Accordi
35、ng to the author,what is the effective way to get rid of SARS?A.by ourselvesB.in a prolonged battleC.to kill all the immune cells in a health individualD.to be stronger2.According to the author,the degree of sickness after infection and the rate of recovery mainlydepend onA.how strong your areB.how
36、old you areC.severe the illness isD.the strength of your immune system3.How to avoid the infection of SARS?You may follow all the following EXCEPTA.keeping away from those infected individualsB.keeping away from those infected areaC.boosting up your immune functionD.keeping extremely healthy all the
37、 time4.Scientists are now working on tracking the treatmentA.detecting all sorts of flaws in DNAB.fixing all sorts of flaws in DNAC.treatments that delay the attack of the diseaseD.artificial version of the protein5.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A.genetic engineeringB.genet
38、ic screeningC.a new technologyD.application of genetic engineering7Chinas central authorities have outlined a series of new guidelines on improving the countrys marketeconomic mechanism.These measures are contained in a communique issued on Tuesday at the end of aplenary session of the Chinese Commu
39、nist Partys Central Committee.One way of doing so is to perfect a market economy of public,collective and private ownership,withpublic ownership still as the main pillar.But the communique also stipulates that the share-holding systemshould be the main form in realizing public ownership so as to rev
40、italize the state sector.Private capitalwill be allowed in infrastructure construction.Another step is to build an integrated nationwide market to encourage the free flow of capital andcommodities.During the four-day meeting,more than 300 Central Committee members and alternative membersexamined and
41、 approved a work report by the Political Bureau on its work during the past year.They also approved a draft proposal with regard to amendments to the state constitution.1611.What does“communique in the 1st passage probably mean?A.communeB.communicationC.official report to the publicD.declaration or
42、statement2.According to the 2nd paragraph,doing so“may refer toA.outlining a series of new guidelines.B.improving the countrys market economic mechanism.C.containing measures in a communiqueD.issuing it on Tuesday.3.According to the passage,which of the following is the major force in a market econo
43、my?A.public ownershipB.collective and private ownershipC.share-holding systemD.private capital4.On what day of the week did the meeting convene?A.on TuesdayB.four days agoC.on SaturdayD.on Friday5.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A.a series of new guidelinesB.the plenary sessi
44、on of CCPCCC.a gist of the communiqueD.the four-day meeting of CCPCC8Israeli researchers said they had identified a naturally produced compound that may explain why onlysome smokers get lung cancer.Researchers found that smokers with low levels of the enzyme were five to 10 times more likely todevel
45、op lung cancer than smokers with the highest levels.The enzyme fixes damage done to DNA by smoking and other environmental stresses and is one of alarge group of repair compounds in the body.Writing in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute,Zvi Livneh and his colleagues said 40 per centof the
46、68 lung cancer patients they tested had low levels of enzyme activity,in contrast to 4 per cent of ahealthy group of 68 people.Non-smokers with the lowest levels of enzyme also had a higher risk of lung cancer,although theiroverall risk of cancer was much lower than that of the smokers.Lung cancer i
47、s by far the biggest cancer killer in the world,killing a million people every yearworldwide.Smoking is also a major cause of heart disease and stroke.The researchers said the findings needed tobe confirmed in larger studies but they may lead to the development of a blood test that smokers could tak
48、eto determine their personal risk.2091.What is Israeli researchers discovery?A.A naturally produced compoundB.The possible reason for smokers to get lung cancerC.A kind of new enzymeD.How lung cancer developed2.According to the author,what is the function of the enzyme?A.Repairing any damage.B.Damag
49、e done to DNA.C.Causing environmental stresses.D.Repairing compounds in the body3.How many people have been tested on levels of enzyme activity?A.five to 10 times moreB.40 per centC.68D.1364.The test also show that non-smokersA.had the lowest levels of enzymeB.had a higher risk of lung cancerC.had t
50、he risk of cancer as wellD.did not have the risk of cancer5.Which of the following is NOT true?A.Lung cancer is the biggest killer in the world.B.Smoking may cause heart disease and strokeC.The findings of Israeli researchers have to be confirmed yet.D.Smokers could take blood test to determine thei