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Google claims its plan for the world's biggest online library is _____.
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to serve the interest of the general public
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to encourage reading around the world
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to save out-of-print books in libraries
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to promote its core business of searching
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According to Santiago de la Mora, Google's book-scanning project will _____.
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broaden humanity's intellectual horizons
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help the broad masses of readers
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revolutionise the entire book industry
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make full use of the power of its search engine
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Opponents of Google Books believe that digitally archiving the world's books should be controlled by _____.
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non-profit organisations
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the world's leading libraries
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multinational companies
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the world's tech giants
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Google has involved itself in a legal battle as it ignored _____.
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the copyright of authors of out-of-print books
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the copyright of the books it scanned
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the interest of traditional booksellers
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the differences of in-print and out-of-print books
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5、【
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Google defends its scanning in-copyright books by saying that _____.
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it displays only a small part of their content
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it is willing to compensate the copyright holders
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making electronic copies of books is not a violation of copyright
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the online display of in-copyright books is not for commercial use
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6、【
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What do we learn about the class action suit against Google?
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It ended in a victory for the Authors Guild of America.
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It was settled after more than two years of negotiation.
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It failed to protect the interests of American publishers.
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It could lead to more out-of-court settlements of such disputes.
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7、【
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What remained controversial after the class action suit ended?
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The compensation for copyright holders.
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The change in Google's business model.
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Google's further exploitation of its database.
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The commercial provisions of the settlement.
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8、【
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M: I don’t know what to do. I have to drive to Chicago next Friday for my cousin’s wedding, but I have got a Psychology test to prepare for.
W: Why don’t you record your notes so you can study on the way?
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
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Cancel the trip to prepare for the test.
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Review his notes once he arrives in Chicago.
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Listen to the recorded notes while driving.
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Prepare for the test after the wedding.
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M: Professor Wright, you may have to find another student to play this role, the lines are so long and I simply can’t remember them all.
W: Look, Tony. It is still a long time before the first show. I don’t expect you to know all the lines yet. Just keep practicing.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
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The woman will help the man remember the lines.
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The man lacks confidence in playing the part.
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The man hopes to change his role in the play.
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The woman will prompt the man during the show.
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M: Hello, this is Dr. Martin from the Emergency Department. I have a male patient with a fractured ankle.
W: Oh, we have one bed available in ward 3, send him here and I will take care of him.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
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Preparations for an operation.
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A complicated surgical case.
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Arranging a bed for a patient.
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Rescuing the woman's uncle.
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11、【
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W: Since Simon will graduate this May, the school paper needs a new editor. So if you are interested, I will be happy to nominate you.
M: Thanks for considering me. But the baseball team is starting up a new season. And I’m afraid I have a lot on my hands.
Q: What does the man mean?
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He is interested in improving his editing skills.
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He is eager to be nominated the new editor.
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He is sure to do a better job than Simon.
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He is too busy to accept more responsibility.
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W: Have you heard the news that Jame Smeil has resigned his post as prime minister?
M: Well, I got it from the headlines this morning. It’s reported that he made public at this decision at the last cabinet meeting.
Q: what do we learn about Jame Smeil?
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He has left his position in the government.
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He has already reached the retirement age.
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He made a stupid decision at the cabinet meeting.
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He has been successfully elected Prime Minister.
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W: The morning paper says the space shuttle is taking off at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
M: Yeah, it’s just another one of this year’s routine missions. The first mission was undertaken a decade ago and broadcast live then worldwide.
Q: what can we infer from this conversation?
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This year's shuttle mission is a big step in space exploration.
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The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions.
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The shuttle flight will be broadcast live worldwide.
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The man is excited at the news of the shuttle flight.
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M: We do a lot of camping in the mountains. What would you recommend for two people?
W: You’d probably be better off with the four reel drive vehicle. We have several off-road trucks in stock, both new and used.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
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At an auto rescue center.
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At a car renting company.
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At a suburban garage.
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At a mountain camp.
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W: I hear you did some serious shopping this past weekend.
M: Yeah, the speakers of my old stereo finally gave out and there was no way to repair them.
Q: What did the man do over the weekend?
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He got his speakers fixed.
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He went shopping with the woman.
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He listened to some serious music
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He bought a stereo system.
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16、【
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What kind of business does the man engaged in?
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Providing aid to the disabled.
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Printing labels for manufactured goods.
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Promoting products for manufacturers.
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Selling products made for left-handers.
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What does the man say about his stock of products?
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Most of them are specially made for his shop.
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All of them are manufactured in his own plant.
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The kitchenware in his shop is of unique design.
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About half of them are unavailable on the market.
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18、【
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What does the man say about other people in his line of business?
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They specialise in one product only.
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They have outlets throughout Britain.
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They run chain stores in central London.
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They sell by mail order only.
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What do we learn about the man’s company?
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It publishes magazines.
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It sponsors trade fairs.
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It runs sales promotion campaigns.
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It is engaged in product design.
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20、【
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Why was the campaign delayed according to the man?
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The ad specifications had not been given in detail.
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The woman's company made last-minute changes.
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The woman's company failed to make payments in time.
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Organising the promotion was really time-consuming.
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What does the woman propose as a solution to the problem?
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Extend the campaign to next year.
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Cut the fee by half for this year.
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Run another four-week campaign.
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Give her a 10 percent discount.
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What does the man suggest they do at the end of the conversation?
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Stop negotiating for the time being.
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Calm down and make peace.
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Reflect on their respective mistakes
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Improve their promotion plans.
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23、【
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What does the passage say about most of the mice used for experiments?
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They look spotlessly clean throughout their lives.
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They are looked after by animal-care organizations.
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They sacrifice their lives for the benefit of humans.
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They are labeled pet animals by the researchers.
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24、【
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Why did the so-called bad mice have to be captured and destroyed?
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They may affect the results of experiments.
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They may behave abnormally.
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They may breed out of control.
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They may cause damage to the environment.
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25、【
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When are mice killed without prior approval?
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When they become escapees.
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When they are no longer useful.
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When they get too old.
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When they become ill.
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26、【
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Why does the speaker say what the Herzau’s did at home is ironical?
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While launching animal protection campaigns, they were trapping kitchen mice.
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While holding a burial ceremony for a pet mouse, they were killing pest mice.
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While advocating freedom for animals, they kept their pet mouse in a cage.
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While calling for animal rights, they allowed their kids to keep pet animals.
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What does the speaker say about the natives of New York?
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They take it for granted.
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They are crazy about it.
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They contribute most to it.
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They often find fault with it.
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28、【
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What does the speaker say commuters give to New York?
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Heat and light.
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Economic prosperity.
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Historical continuity.
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Tidal restlessness.
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29、【
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What do we learn about the settlers of New York?
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They find the city alien to them.
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They are adventurers from all over the world.
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They lack knowledge of the culture of the city.
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They have difficulty surviving.
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30、【
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As the speaker walked into the living room, what was being shown on TV?
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A political debate.
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A football game.
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A documentary.
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A murder mystery.
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31、【
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What does the speaker say about watching television?
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It enhances family relationships.
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It is a sheer waste of time.
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It helps broaden one’s horizons.
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It is unhealthy for the viewers.
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32、【
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What can we say about the speaker?
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He watches TV programs only selectively.
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He can't resist the temptation of TV either.
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He doesn't like watching sports programs.
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He is not a man who can keep his promise.
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33、【
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How do pessimists interpret the U.S. trade deficit in June?
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It reflects Americans' preference for imported goods.
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It signifies a change in American economic structure.
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It is the result of America's growing focus on domestic market.
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It could lead to slower growth of the national economy.
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34、【
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What does the author say about the trade data of the past two years?
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It indicates that economic activities in the U.S. have increased.
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It shows that U.S. economy is slipping further into recession.
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It signals decreasing domestic demand for goods and services.
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It reflects the fluctuations in the international market.
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35、【
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Who particularly benefit from the rising volume of trade?
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People who have expertise in international trade.
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Consumers who favor imported goods and services.
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Producers of agricultural goods and raw materials.
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Retailers dealing in foreign goods and services.
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36、【
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What is one of the challenges facing the American economy?
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Competition from overseas.
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People's reluctance to spend.
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Slack trade activities.
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Decreasing productivity.
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What is the author's advice to U.S. companies and individuals?
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To import more cheap goods from developing countries.
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To move their companies to where labor is cheaper.
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To increase their market share overseas.
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To be alert to fluctuations in foreign markets.
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38、【
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What does the author think of UK universities in terms of commercialisation?
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They fail to convert knowledge into money.
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They do not regard it as their responsibility.
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They still have a place among the world leaders.
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They have lost their leading position in many ways.
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39、【
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What does the author say about the national data on UK universities' performance in commercialisation?
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It masks the fatal weaknesses of government policy.
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It does not rank UK universities in a scientific way.
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It does not reflect the differences among universities.
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It indicates their ineffective use of government resources.
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40、【
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We can infer from Paragraph 5 that "policy interventions" (Line 1, Para. 4) refers to _____.
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government aid to non-research-oriented universities
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compulsory cooperation between universities and industries
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fair distribution of funding for universities and research institutions
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concentration of resources in a limited number of universities
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