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President Clinton’s decision on Apr.8 to send Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji packing without an agreement on China’s entry into the World Trade Organization seemed to be a massive miscalculation. The President took a drubbing from much of the press, which had breathlessly reported that a deal was in the bag. The Cabinet and Whit House still appeared divided, and business leaders were characterized as furious over the lost opportunity. Zhu charged that Clinton lacked “the courage” to reach an accord. And when Clinton later telephoned the angry Zhu to pledge a renewed effort at negotiations, the gesture was widely portrayed as a flip-flop.
In fact, Clinton made the right decision in holding out for a better WTO deal. A lot more horse trading is needed before a final agreement can be reached. And without the Administration’s goal of a “bullet-proof agreement” that business lobbyists can enthusiastically sell to a Republican Congress, the whole process will end up in partisan acrimony that could harm relations with China for years.
THE HARD PART. Many business lobbyists, while disappointed that the deal was not closed, agree that better terms can still be had. And Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin, National Economic Council Director Gene B. Sperling, Commerce Secretary William M. Daley, and top trade negotiator Charlene Barshefsky all advised Clinton that while the Chinese had made a remarkable number of concessions, “we’re not there yet,” according to senior officials.
Negotiating with Zhu over the remaining issues may be the easy part. Although Clinton can signal U.S. approval for China’s entry into the WTO himself, he needs Congress to grant Beijing permanent most-favored-nation status as part of a broad trade accord. And the temptation for meddling on Capital Hill may prove over-whelming. Zhu had barely landed before Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss) declared himself skeptical that China deserved entry into the WTO. And Senators Jesse A. Helms (R-N.C.) and Emest F. Hollings (D-S. C.) promised to introduce a bill requiring congressional approval of any deal.
The hidden message from these three textile-state Southerners: Get more protection for the U. S. clothing industry. Hoping to smooth the way, the Administration tried, but failed, to budge Zhu on textiles. Also left in the lurch: Wall Street, Hollywood, and Detroit. Zhu refused to open up much of the lucrative Chinese securities market and insisted on “cultural” restrictions on American movies and music. He also blocked efforts to allow U. S. auto makers to provide fleet financing.
BIG JOB. Already, business lobbyists are blanketing Capitol Hill to presale any eventual agreement, but what they’ve heard so far isn’t encouraging. Republicans, including Lott, say that “the time just isn’t right” for the deal. Translation: We’re determined to make it look as if Clinton has capitulated to the Chinese and is ignoring human, religious, and labor rights violations; the theft of nuclear-weapons technology; and the sale of missile parts to America’s enemies. Beijing’s fierce critics within the Democratic Party, such as Senator Paul D. Wellstone of Minnesota and House Minority leader Richard A. Gephardt of Missouri, won’t help, either.
Just how tough the lobbying job on Capitol Hill will be become clear on Apr. 20, when Rubin lectured 19chief executives on the need to discipline their Republican allies. With business and the White House still trading charges over who is responsible for the defeat of fast-track trade negotiating legislation in 1997, working together won’t be easy. And Republicans—with a wink—say that they’ll eventually embrace China’s entry into the WTO as a favor to Corporate America. Though not long before they torture Clinton. But Zhu is out on a limb, and if Congress overdoes the criticism, he may be forced by domestic critics to renege. Business must make this much dear to both its GOP allies and the Whit House: This historic deal is too important to risk losing to any more partisan squabbling
1.    The main idea of this passage is
[A]. The Contradiction between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
[B]. On China’s entry into WTO.
[C]. Clinton was right.
[D]. Business Lobbyists Control Capitol Hill.
2.    What does the sentence “Also left in the lurch: Wall Street, Hollywood, Detroit” convey?
[A]. Premier Zhu rejected their requirements.
[B]. The three places overdid criticism.
[C]. They wanted more protection.
[D]. They are in trouble.
3.    What was the attitude of the Republican Party toward China’s entry into the WTO?
[A]. Contradictory.              [B].Appreciative.
[C]. Disapproving.              [D]. Detestful.
4.    Who plays the leading part in the deal in America?
[A]. White House .              [B]. Republicans.
[C]. The Democratic Party.        [D]. Businessmen.
5.    It can be inferred from the passage that
[A]. America will make concessions.
[B]. America will hold out for a better WTO
[C]. Clinton has the right to signal U. S. approval for China’s entry.
[D]. Democratic party approve China’s entry into the WTO.
答案

小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:A
小题4:D
小题5:A
解析

小题1:总统是对的。这篇文章摘自Business Weekly. 文章是从商人的角度来看待中国加入WTO,他们希望从谈判中获得更多的利益,而克林顿的同意不同意的目的和他们相符——争取更多利益。这篇就是从四方利益最终趋向一致“同意中国加入世贸”来证明“总统结论正确”的中心思想。
第一段指出Clinton由打发朱总理回国,不同意中国入世到一百八十度大转弯,在电话中愤怒的朱总理表示再次努力协商。内阁和白宫官员意见分歧,商人对失去机会火冒三丈。
第二段点出克林顿故意拖延以谋取更多的利益的决定是正确的——文章的主旨句。商人院外活动集团成员要以“政府完美无缺的协议的目标来说服共和党赞成/接受。以免整个过程以党争而告终。
第三,四段是商业方面的高级官员的代表纷纷却说Clinton“当中国作出许多优惠让步时,美国不在那里。”(意:美国吃亏了现在不要再吃亏了。)克林顿有权签署赞成中国加入世贸组织,可他需要国会批准北京永久性最惠国作为扩大贸易协定的组成部分。再说对国会的干预的诱惑力相当大:就在朱踏上美国本土时,参议院多数派领袖Trent Lott宣布他对中国是该不该入世持怀疑态度,而参议院Tesse A Helms… 承诺提出一项要求国会批准任何交易的提案。
第五段讲了朱总理的强硬立场。第六段又是共和党的反对声,使民主党内站在北京以便的批评家也无能为力。
最后一段指出:尽管困难重重,这一历史事件太重要了,不能因党争而冒失失去机会的危险。
A. 民主党和共和党的矛盾。两党之争见上文译注,最终还是一致。      B. 论中国加入世贸组织。文章不是论中国加入而是论美国环绕中国入世贸的种种。       D. 商人院外活动集团成员控制国会。这在第五段中提到商人院外活动集团成员阻挠美国国会事先接受最终协议,但不是主题思想。
小题2:A. 朱总理拒绝了他们的要求。见难句译注9。
B. 这三个地方批评过头。      C. 他们要求更多的保护。        D. 他们陷入困境。
小题3:A. 矛盾。共和党一开始就反对。什么对中国该不该加入世贸组织持怀疑态度。第六段说得更露骨,时间不对。意思是他们想把整个事件看起来好象克林顿屈从于中国,忽视了“中国违反人权,宗教权,劳动权,偷窃核武器技术,把导弹组成部件买给美国的敌人”等事实。最后一段共和党一下子又所他们最终将会接受中国加入世贸组织以表示对整体美国的好感。不管是商人院外活动集团的作用,还是明确指出重开谈判的重要性。这一历史事件太重要绝不能因党争而失去机会。共和党纵然心中不愿,也不得不接受现实。心情是矛盾的。
B. 赞赏。       C. 不赞成。         D. 厌恶。
小题4:D. 商界。第一段中就点出:商界领袖对失去这次机会火冒三丈。第二段中提到商界院外活动成员要以实实在在的协议来说服共和党国会,免得以党争告终。第三段明确指出:许多商界院外人士一方面对协议未签定表示失望,另方面又同意,还会更好的条件。各种和商界直接关系的高级官员对克林顿劝说。
第五段:纺织,金融股票,汽车以至电影等都是商界的要求。朱总理拒绝的就是商界要求。
第六段提及商界院外活动的成员制止国会事先接受最终协定。
最后一段又是商界使共和党联盟和白宫懂得此事的重要性。
小题5:A. 美国将会作出让步,见上面注释。商人是绝对不会放弃中国市场的。
B. 美国会故意拖延以求取得更好的条件。这一点恐怕不会,见上文注释。朱总理的强硬立场,商人的见解。            C. 克林顿有签署批准中国入世之权。        D. 民主党赞成中国加入世贸,这两项都是事实。
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It’s no surprise why Kung Fu Hustle is the top-grossinghomegrown movie in Hong Kong. Hustle’s approach to a simple good-against-evil plot is extremely cheerful.
Humor bordering on slapstick combined with exciting choreographyby Yuen Wo Ping, who mastermindedthe fight scenes in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Matrix, make Kung Fu Hustle a lively, visual treat.
There is plenty of violence, but it’s largely cartoonish. Stephen Chow wrote, directed, produced and stars in this non-stop action movie, which is in Cantonese with English subtitles.
Chow plays Sing, an eager young man who longs to be a member of the powerful and cruel Axe Gang. When gang members appear on the scene, sometimes dancing with their frightening axes in hand, the sky breaks out with fireworks. The sets are shocking, with classic cars lining the neon-lighted streets and gambling casinosserving as the backdrop to the underworld activities. All these give off the sensation of Old West shootouts.
One neighborhood is blessedly away from the disorder. Pig Sty Alley is so poverty-stricken it holds no interest for the Axe Gang. Then in wanders the unlucky Sing, who attempts to get money there. But folks are not what they seem: The town is full of kung fu masters.
Sing tries to single out someone he can fight, but it seems as if everyone, elderly and very young alike, has a body like Charles Atlas. During the time, Sing calls upon the Axe Gang, which faces off against the people of Pig Sty Alley, led by the town’ s landlords, the powerful lady in curlers and her husband. Fans of kung fu movies will have a rip-roaring time, but even moviegoers are sure to enjoy spirited action of Kung Fu Hustle.
Notes:
①    top-grossing  adj. 票房收入最高的
②    choreography  n. 舞蹈术
③    mastermind  vt. 策划
④    subtitle  n. 说明对白的字幕
⑤    gambling casino  赌博场
小题1:Which of the following characters does the passage mainly describe?
A.Stephen ChowB.Yuen Wo PingC.SingD.Charles Atlas
小题2:Kung Fu Hustle becomes the top-grossing homegrown movie in Hong Kong because _______.
A. it is full of humor and exciting action      B. it is full of cartoonish characters
B. it is mainly made up of dance            D. it is a non-stop action movie
小题3: Which of the following about the Axe Gang is TRUE?
A.The Axe Gang is popular with fans of kung fu movies.
B.The Axe Gang is always easy do good things.
C.The Axe Gang doesn’t know how to use guns.
D.The Axe Gang often fights against its enemy using the axes.
小题4:In which part are you likely to find it if the passage appears in the web site?
A.Entertainment.B.Travel.C.News.D.Books.

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Is it possible to persuade mankind to live without war? War is an ancient custom which has existed for at least six thousand years. It was always evil and usually foolish, but in the past the human race managed to live with it. Modern skill has changed this. Either man will stop war, or war will stop man. For the present, it is nuclear weapons that cause the greatest danger, but bacteriological( 细菌的 ) or chemical weapons may, before long, offer an even greater threat. If we succeeded in stopping war, there would be no danger for us. To do this, we need to persuade mankind to look upon international questions in a new way, not by contests of force, in which the victory goes to the side which is most skillful in massacre (大屠*** ),but by arbitration (仲裁)in accordance with agreed principles of law. It is not easy to change old mental habits, but this is what must be attempted.
There are those who say that the adoption of this or that ideology (意识形态)would prevent war. I believe this to be a complete error. All ideologies are based upon beliefs without proof which are, at best, doubtful, and at worst, totally false. Those people who believe them are willing to go to war in support of them.
The movement of world opinion during the past two years has changed very largely such as we can welcome. It has become a common belief that nuclear war must be avoided. Of course, very difficult problems remain in the international world, but the spirit in which they are being approached is a better one than it was some years ago. It has begun to be thought, even by the powerful men who decide whether we shall live or die, that agreements should be reached even if both sides do not find these agreements wholly satisfactory. It has begun to be understood that the important conflict (冲突) nowadays is not between East and West, but between Man and the Hbomb.
小题1:From the first paragraph we can know that ____.
A.we may face greater threat from weapons
B.bacteriological or chemical weapons are less dangerous than nuclear weapons
C.man’s idea of victory has changed
D.dangerous weapons are forbidden in modern society
小题2:According to the author,______.
A.it is impossible to live without war
B.the difference between East and West will lead to war
C.war must be stopped if man wants to survive
D.war will be stopped by modern skill
小题3:The author believes that the only way to stop war is to____.
A.stop nuclear weapons
B.settle international issues through agreements
C.destroy bacteriological and chemical weapons
D.let the stronger side take over the world
小题4:The last paragraph suggests that______.
A.nuclear war will definitely not take place
B.real agreements have been now reached
C.world opinion is still divided on nuclear war
D.man is beginning to realize that nuclear war is his greatest enemy
小题5: Which of the following words can best describe the author’s feeling in writing this passage?
A.Disappointed.B.Doubtful.C.Worried.D.Hopeful.

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In the past ten years, America’s National Basketball Association (NBA) has grown increasingly dependent on the rest of the world to supply players.
When Michael Jordan and Larry Bird won gold in Barcelona in 1992, the Americans were praised for teaching the world how to play basketball. This season, however, 20 percent of NBA rosters will be filled by non-Americans. NBA commissioner David Stem happily embraces the trend. On a visit to Paris in October, Stern outlined his vision for the future, which is likely to see Europe hosting NBA games by 2010.
The NBA is now planning to take China by storm.
“Our experience in China has been that it is going to be explosive in its growth,” said Stern. The strategy in China is television. “We’ve made 14 deals in China with local and national networks on cable and satellite.” The success of Chinese centre Yao Ming has paved the way for the NBA marketing blitz in China. The NBA, which is broadcasted in more than 200 countries in 42 languages, will put that to the test in October 2004 when the Houston Rockets play two pre-season games against the Sacramento Kings in Beijing and Shanghai. The NBA knows that it needs a global market to compensate for tough times on home soil.
“It doesn’t matter where the players come from, all the NBA teams now know that they have to scout internationally,” said Terry Lyons, the NBA’s vice-president of international public relations. “It has increased the level of competition here.” As Frenchman Tony Parker and Argentine Emanuel Ginobili showed in winning championship rings with the San Antonio Spurs last season, many people can earn the respect of their American peers. Others, such as the Houston Rockets’ Chinese centre Yao Ming — number one draft pick in 2002 —and the Detroit Pistons’ 18-year-old Serb Darko Milicic —number two overall in this year’s draft —are iconsin-waiting. It is the ultimate revolution — the rest of the world teaching the US how to play basketball.
Notes:
①    roster  n. 花名册
②    strategy  n. 战略,策略
③    scout  vt. 寻找,觅得
④    icon  n. 偶像
⑤    ultimate  adj. 最后的,根本的
Choose the best answers according to the above:
小题1: According to the report,       ___.
A.Michael Jordan is still playing a very important role in NBA
B.the part played by the foreign players in NBA will be great
C.Yao Ming is to play two pre-season games in NBA
D.European countries will host the 2004 NBA games
小题2: The underlined phrase “take China by storm” has the meaning of       ___.
A.NBA intends to make China its “marketing center”
B.NBA is planning to set up some training centers in China
C.there’ll be a big storm when NBA comes to China to play against the Sacramento Kings
D.the NBA’s live basket games will be broadcasted on all the TVs in China
小题3:. What seems to be the biggest change that is happening to NBA?
A. NBA is expecting more foreign players to join the league.
B. China’s rapid development in sports affects NBA.
C. Yao Ming has taken the place of Michael Jordan.
D. The NBA will stop teaching the world how to play basketball.
小题4: When the writer talked of “home soil”, he was referring to        __.
A.farms in the StatesB.native Americans
C.the NBA training centerD.the USA
小题5: Which of the following can be used as the best title for the passage?
A.The Non-American Basketball PlayersB.NBA Is Coming to China
C.The Foreign Ties That Bind the NBAD.NBA Is Making Big Progress

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad has been retired. But he didn’t go quietly. In his final speech, he blamed the Jewish people for the problems between Israel and the Palestinians.
“The Jews have taken land of the Muslims,” he said. “What if part of America was given to the Jews as Israel? Would the Americans let it happen? Of course not.”
His words angered many western governments, but Mahathir doesn’t care. “I like to speak my mind,” the 77-year-old explained. “Sometimes people don’t like it. But that is what leadership is all about.”
Loved by some and disliked by others, his 22 years in power have seen great changes in Malaysia. He has taken it from being one of Asia’s poorest countries to the world’s 18th largest trading nation. It is also a peaceful country with native Malaysians living alongside minority groups. Chinese make up a quarter of the population, while a further 7.4 percent are of Indian origin. Teenage girls wearing Muslim headscarves happily walk around large stores as ethnic Chinese play mah-jong in nearby cafes.
But Mahathir has made enemies at home and abroad and some people will be glad he has gone. The US was unhappy when he often blamed it for globalization. Meanwhile, critics say that he has limited the freedom of the Malaysian people in order to stay in control of the country. Despite this, he is a hero to leaders in Southeast Asia as well as those in the Islamic world. “He marked out the path to success for developing nations in the region to follow,” said Thai President Thaksin Shinawatra.
Now he just wants to enjoy his retirement and insists that he will not take on a special role in government. “I’m a nobody,” he said. But many Malaysians do not agree with this.
Notes:
①    Muslim  adj. 穆斯林的
②    mah-jong  n. 麻将
③    Islamic  adj. 伊斯兰教的
Choose the best answers according to the above:
小题1:What does Mahathir probably mean by saying “But that is what leadership is all about.”?
A.The Jews have taken land of the Muslines by strong power of their leadership.
B.America should give part of its land to Israel though its leadership is powerful.
C.Leadership has the obligation to speak up what you think is right or wrong.
D.As a leader of a country, you have the right to teach those in other countries what to do and how.
小题2:Which is NOT true about the following?
A.Malaysia was no longer poor after Mahathir came into power.
B.Malaysia is a country with natives and other minorities like Jews living alongside
peacefully.
C.Malaysia developed a lot within Mahathir’s power but freedom of Malaysians was
limited.
D.Mahathir’s role in the world is both a hero to leaders in Southeast Asia but also a possible enemy of some countries.
小题3:The best title of this passage would be _________.
A.A Religion EnthusiastB.Mahathir’s Political Policy
C.Mahathir Is MalaysiaD.Hero of the World

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African-American talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is the world’s most powerful celebrity (名人), according to Forbes (福布斯) magazine. It placed Winfrey at the top of the annual ranking of the 100 people with the biggest pull (影响力).
Winfrey, 51, draw 30 million viewers weekly in the United States. Her talk show reaches 112 countries. She earned US $225 million over the past 12 months to rank second in celebrity riches. The annual Forbes list gives most weight to annual earnings. But it also looks at the celebrity’s presence on the Internet and in the media. “After 21 years, her exciting chat show still rules the airwaves,” the magazine said.
Winfrey is most popular with her popular talk show “The Oprah Winfrey Show”. She can always attract the superstars and let them open up to her intimate interviewing style. Winfrey’s approach appears to be simple. She is in a pursuit (追求)of self-improvement and self-empowerment. This has proved to be just what people, especially women, want.
Winfrey often talks about her personal secrets on her show. That pulls in viewers. For example, she made it known that she had been sexually abused as a child, and has spoken freely of her struggle with her weight.
Her success has not just been on the screen. Her media group includes a women’s TV network and websites for women. Her work has extended to social change. In 1991, she did a lot of work for the National Child Protection Act. She testified before the US Senate to establish a national database (数据库)of dangerous child abusers. The then President Bill Clinton later signed the “Oprah Bill” into law.
小题1:The annual Forbes list selects its celebrities according to ____.
A.their namesB.their annual earnings
C.their presence on the Internet and in the media
D.their annual earnings and presence in the public
小题2:Which of the following statements is WRONG?
A.Oprah Winfrey was the first of the 100 celebrities according to Forbes magazine.
B.Oprah’s success has been only on the screen.
C.Oprah can attract superstars and get them to open up to her interview.
D.Oprah ranked second in celebrity riches that year.
小题3:The underlined phrase “rules the airwaves” in the passage means ____.
A.attracts many readers’ attentionB.causes many people to take planes
C.has a large number of viewersD.measures the airwaves
小题4:What’s the best title of the passage?
A.Oprah Winfrey Conquering the Americans.B.Oprah Winfrey—the No 1 Celebrity.
C.Forbes Ranking First.D.The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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