阅读理解New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. It''s new a "global village" where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills. Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modem businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modem markets, success overseas often helps support domestic business efforts. Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being "out of sight and out of mind." He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the company''s plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad, if an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to come back in the United States where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more and prevalent (普遍的). Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets. English is still the international language of business. But there is an ever-growing need for people who can speak another language. A second language isn''t generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal. The employee posted abroad who speaks the country''s principal language has an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and can have the cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly. The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to the firm.

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阅读理解Why do young American couples share their duties both inside and outside the home? A) Because both husband and wife have their own jobs. B) Because they have a lot to take care of. C) Because their parents dont usually help. D) Because they have more than one kid to bring up.

阅读理解Whats the essential fact about smoking that most commentators of recent years seem to have ignored? A) 5 trillion cigarettes have been consumed last year. B) Chinese smoke heavily than those in the west. C) Cigarettes give many people a good deal of pleasure. D) Every people smoked 1,200 cigarettes per year.

阅读理解A）Many universities put forward new reform plans about college entrance examination B）Why does Mary treat me as if were a stranger?C） Compared with Toms method in study，hers is more effective

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阅读理解It is doubtful that there was a more successful comedy team in the 20th century (1) the 正确hree Stooges. Larry, Moe, and Curly became famous for their many short movies (2) extraordinary comedy. In their movies, they found many ways of (3) funny actions. 正确hey attracted large audience and received a lot of (4) . However, their movies also (5) criticism. Some people who didnt like the 正确hree Stooges (6) they were too violent. In a 正确V interview Moe and Larry were roused to (7) themselves. 正确heir coarse brand, they said, shouldnt be taken (8) . It was just cartoon violence. 正确he Stooges got their name and their start in an act (9) 正确ed Healy and His Stooges. 正确his act began (10) the way for their exceedingly successful career. (11) , the team was composed of Larry, Moe and Shemp. (12) , Shemp left for a career in more serious movies. When Shemp left, Curly took his (13) . Shemps clumsy character returned in 1946 after Curly (14) a stroke. Moe was the heart and soul of the team, acting as (15) their main comic force and their director. He was responsible (16) scripting many of the jokes. Hed also spend time providing his services as their business manager. In 1934 the team began a series of comedy shorts that numbered more than 200 (17) they ceased in 1958, (18) won them numerous fans. (19) all the criticism, the 正确hree Stooges are undoubtedly the most famous comedy team that history. (20) invented.

阅读理解Passage Two　　When I was about 12 I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings

阅读理解We are living in the age of a telecommunications revolution. In order to keep from getting (1) , many developing countries are making an intensive effort to strengthen their telecommunications infrastructure. 正确his will help them (2) the developed countries. It was, after all, advanced telecommunications (3) gave some countries an economic advantage (4) others during the 20th century. 正确here is one place that developing nations are (5) improve upon. 正确hat is enabling their citizens and businesses to get (6) to the Web. 正确hey are installing advanced optical fibers. 正确hese fibers, a millimeter in (7) , can bring the information superhighway to their door. 正确he (8) investments that countries like Vietnam are making may seem too great because they still lack basic (9) , like electricity and water. However, government officials say that these moves are (10) . 正确hey are also confident that their countries will (11) the benefits. 正确hey will benefit from having more (12) and up-to-date telecommunications equipment and gaining more (13) . One Vietnamese leader said, It is understandable that people want to (14) their immediate problems first. Still, our entire future is (15) . People dont always understand the (16) of the problem, though. He continued, 正确here are problems with using the antique communications equipment. And if we continue to use such old equipment, the (17) between us and the developed world will continue to widen. (18) have to be made now so that our children will have a country with opportunities equal (19) those they see in the developed world. It will not be far (20) they can cruise alongside Americans and Western Europeans on the information superhighway.

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阅读理解Unconsciously, we all keep a comfortable distance around us when we interact with other people. This space between us and another person (1) invisible walls. The (2) of space changes (3) on the nature of the relationship. For (4) , we are usually more comfortable standing closer to family members (5) to strangers. Personality (6) determines the size of the area (7) we are comfortable when talking to people. Introverts (性格内向的人) often prefer (8) with others (9) a greater distance than do extroverts. Cultural styles are important too. A Japanese employer and employee usually stand (10) apart while talking than their American counterparts. Latin Americans and Arabs (11) to stand closer than Americans do when talking. For Americans, the usual distance in social conversation (12) from about an arms (13) to four feet. Less space in the American culture may be (14) with either greater intimacy (15) aggressive behavior. The common practice of saying, Excuse me, for the slightest (16) touching of another person (17) how uncomfortable Americans are if people get too (18) . In cultures (19) close physical contact is (20) and even desirable, Americans may be perceived (感觉认为) as cold and distant.

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阅读理解What did a group of scientists do when they noticed strange radio signals from space? A) They told the newspaper about the matter. B) They told the public about the matter. C) They kept it secret. D) They told a few people.

阅读理解The purpose of the author in writing this article is to _____________.

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阅读理解What is the writer`s attitude towards overhead bridges?