单选题 Chinese firms are going global for the usual reasons: to acquire raw materials, get technical know-how and gain access to foreign markets. But they are under the guidance of a state that many countries consider a strategic competitor, not an ally. As our briefing explains, it often appoints executives, directs deals and finances them through state banks. Once bought, natural-resource firms can become captive suppliers of the Middle Kingdom. Some believe China Inc can be more sinister than that; for example, America thinks that Chinese telecoms-equipment firms pose a threat to its national security. That would be a mistake. China is miles away from posing this kind of threat: most of its firms are only just finding their feet abroad. Even in natural resources, where it has been most active in dealmaking, it is not close to controlling enough supply to rig the market for most commodities. Nor is China"s system as monolithic as foreigners often assume. State companies compete at home and their decision-making is consensual rather than dictatorial. When abroad they may have mixed motives, and some sectors—defence and strategic infrastructure, for instance—are too sensitive to allow them in. But such areas are relatively few. What if Chinese state-owned companies run their acquisitions for politics, not profit? So long as other firms could satisfy consumers" needs, it would not matter. Chinese companies could safely be allowed to own energy firms, for instance, in a competitive market where customers could turn to other suppliers. And if Chinese firms throw subsidised capital around the world, that"s fine. America and Europe could use the money. The danger that cheap Chinese capital might undermine rivals can be better dealt with by beefing up competition law than by keeping investment out. Not all Chinese companies are state-directed. Some are largely independent and mainly interested in profits. Often these firms are making the running abroad. Take Volvo"s new owner, Geely. Volvo should now be able to sell more cars in China; without the deal its future was bleak. Chinese firms can bring new energy and capital to flagging companies around the world; but influence will not just flow one way. To succeed abroad, Chinese companies will have to adapt. That means hiring local managers, investing in local research and placating local concerns—for example by listing subsidiaries locally. Indian and Brazilian firms have an advantage abroad thanks to their private-sector DNA and more open cultures. That has not been lost on Chinese managers.

单选题 In face of China"s economic expansion abroad, the author of this article is______.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】解析：由第二段第一、二句“That would be a mistake．China is…abroad．”可知，作者针对别国对中国经济扩张威胁的担心予以反对，随后指出中国在外国的投资才刚刚开始，文中解释了中国投资对他国的好处。由原文最后一段第一句“Chinese firms can bring new energy and capital to flagging companies around theworld…”以及最后两句“Indian and…That has not been lost on Chinese managers．”可知，作者认为中国公司有机会在国外取得优势。故可判断，作者对中国在海外的投资持积极乐观态度，故A为答案。

单选题 According to the article, the reason why China cannot control the market for most commodities in energy sector is______.

单选题 What is Volvo"s immediate benefit after Geely becomes its new owner?

单选题 "So long as other firms could satisfy consumers" needs, it would not matter. " This implies that______.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】解析：由题干定位至第四段。第二句“So long as other firms could satisfy consumers’needs，it would notmatter．”使用了虚拟语气，表示真实情况并非如此。接着作者对此进行阐释，同样使用了虚拟语气：Chinese companies could safely be allowed to own energy firms，for instance，in a competitive market wherecustomers could turn to other suppliers，由此可以判断，真实的情况是中国消费者没有更多的能源选择，即能源垄断，竞争不充分，故B为答案。