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河南理工大学—大学英语2
[翻译题,4分] 你讲英语时，发音要准，否则人家就听不懂你的意思。
[翻译题,4分] 德国人入侵以后，我的老师死也不肯再教德文了。
[翻译题,4分] 在他们父亲的葬礼上，兄弟两个人为死者的钱财争论不休，当众出丑。
[翻译题,4分] 在他最后的日子里，吉米虽然很虚弱，但依旧情绪饱满。
[翻译题,4分] 这份报告第一论点不明确，第二论据也不充分。
[翻译题,4分] 学习外语没有任何捷径可走。
[翻译题,4分] 这次音乐会的收入将捐赠给慈善机构。
[翻译题,4分] 他把这些年来所搜集的珍贵邮票拿给朋友看。
[翻译题,4分] 她教了我好几次怎样使用这台新洗衣机，可我总记不住。
[翻译题,4分] 我看了看四周，但在黑暗里我什么也看不见。
[阅读题,10分] While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states—at least in getting people off welfare. It‘s estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994. 【外语教育&网】 In the past four years, welfare rolls in Athens Country have been cut in half. But 70 percent of the people who left in the past tow years took jobs that paid less than $6 an hour. The result:The Athens County poverty rate still remains at more than 30 percent—twice the national average. For advocates (代言人)for the poor, that‘s an indication much more needs to be done. “More people are getting jobs, but it‘s not making their lives any better, ”says Kathy Lairn, a policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington. A center analysis of US Census data nationwide found that between 1995 and 1996, a greater percentage of single, female-headed households were earning money on their own, but that average income for these households actually went down. But for many, the fact that poor people are able to support themselves almost as well without government aid as they did with it is in itself a huge victory. “Welfare was a poison. It was a toxin (毒素)that was poisoning the family, ”says Robert Rector, a welfare-reform policy analyst. “The reform in changing the moral climate in low-income communities. It‘s beginning to rebuild the work ethic (道德观), which is much more important. ” Mr. Rector and others argued that once “the habit of dependency is cracked, ”then the country can make other policy changes aimed at improving living standards. 1.From the passage, it can be seen that the author ________. A) believes the reform has reduced the government‘s burden B) insists that welfare reform is doing little good for the poor C) is overenthusiastic about the success of welfare reform D) considers welfare reform to be fundamentally successful 2.Why aren‘t people enjoying better lives when they have jobs? A) Because many families are divorced. B) Because government aid is now rare. C) Because their wages are low. D) Because the cost of living is rising 3.What is worth noting from the example of Athens County is that ________. A) greater efforts should be made to improve people‘s living standards B) 70 percent of the people there have been employed for two years C) 50 percent of the population no longer relies on welfare D) the living standards of most people are going down 4.From the passage we know that welfare reform aims at ________. A) saving welfare funds B) rebuilding the work ethic C) providing more jobs D) cutting government expenses 5.According to the passage before the welfare reform was carried out, ________. A) the poverty rate was lover B) average living standards were higher C) the average worker was paid higher wages D) the poor used to rely on government aid
[阅读题,10分] Amtrak (美国铁路客运公司)was experiencing a downswing in ridership (客运量)along the lines comprising its rail system. Of major concern to Amtrak and its advertising agency DDB Needham, were the long-distance western routes where ridership had been declining significantly. ]At one time, trains were the only practical way to cross the vast areas of the west. Trains were fast, very luxurious, and quite convenient compared to other forms of transportation existing at the time. However, times change and the automobile became America‘s standard of convenience. Also, air travel had easily established itself as the fastest method of traveling great distances. Therefore, the task for DDB Needham was to encourage consumers to consider other aspects of train travel in order to change their attitudes and increase the likelihood that trains would be considered for travel in the west. Two portions of the total market were targeted:1)anxious fliers—those concerned with safety, relaxation, and cleanliness and 2)travel-lovers—those viewing themselves as relaxed, casual, and interested in the travel experience as part of their vacation. The agency then developed a campaign that focused on travel experiences such as freedom, escape, relaxation, and enjoyment of the great western outdoors. It stressed experiences gained by using the trains and portrayed western train trips as wonderful adventures. Advertisements showed pictures of the beautiful scenery that could be enjoyed along some of the more famous western routes and emphasized the romantic names of some of these trains (Empire Builder, etc. ). These ads were strategically placed among family-oriented TV shows and programs involving nature and America in order to most effectively reach target audiences. Results were impressive. The Empire Builder, which was focused on in one ad, enjoyed a 15 percent increase in profits on its Chicago to Seattle route. 1.What‘s the author‘s purpose in writing this passage? 【外语教育&网www.for68.com】 A) To show the inability of trains to compete with planes with respect to speed and convenience. B) To stress the influence of the automobile on America‘s standard of convenience. C) To emphasize the function of travel agencies in market promotion. D) To illustrate the important role of persuasive communication in changing consumer attitudes. 2.It can be inferred from the passage that the drop in Amtrak ridership was due to the fact that ________. A) trains were not suitable for short distance passenger transportation B) trains were not the fastest and most convenient form of transportation C) trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to be D) trains could not compete with planes in terms of luxury and convenience 3.To encourage consumers to travel by train, DDB Needham emphasized ________. A) the freedom and convenience provided on trains B) the practical aspects of train travel C) the adventurous aspects of train trips D) the safety and cleanliness of train trips 4.The train ads were placed among family-oriented TV programs involving nature and America because ________. A) they could focus on meaningful travel experiences B) they could increase the effectiveness of the TV programs C) their profits could be increased by some 15 percent D) most travel-lovers and nervous fliers were believed to be among the audiences 5.According to the passage, the Empire Builder enjoyed an increase in ridership and profits because ________. A) the attractiveness of its name and route was effectively advertised B) it provided an exciting travel experience C) its passengers could enjoy the great western outdoors D) it was widely advertised in newspapers and magazines in Chicago and Seattle
[阅读题,10分] Brazil has become one of the developing world‘s great successes at reducing population growth-but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better result without really trying, says George Martine at Harvard. Brazil‘s population growth rate has dropped from 2. 99%a year between 1951 and 1960 to 1. 93%a year between 1981 and 1990, and Brazilian women now have only 2. 7 children on average. Martine says this figure may have fallen still further since 1990, an achievement that makes it the envy of many other Third World countries. Martine puts it down to, among other things, soap operas (通俗电视连续剧)and installment (分期付款)plans introduced in the 1970s. Both played an important, although indirect, role in lowering the birth rate. Brazil is one of the world‘s biggest producers of soap operas. Globo, Brazil‘s most popular television network, shows three hours of soaps six nights a week, while three others show at least one hour a night. Most soaps are based on wealthy characters living the high life in big cities. “Although they have never really tried to work in a message towards the problems of reproduction, they describe middle and upper class values-not many children, different attitudes towards sex, women working, ”says Martine. “They sent this image to all parts of Brazil and made people conscious of other patterns of behavior and other values, which were put into a very attractive package. ”Meanwhile, the installment plans tried to encourage the poor to become consumers. “This led to an enormous change in consumption patterns and consumption was incompatible (不相容的)with unlimited reproduction, ”says Martine. 1.According to the passage, Brazil has cut back its population growth ________. A) by educating its citizens 【外语教育&网www.for68.com】 B) by careful family planning C) by developing TV programmes D) by chance 2.According to the passage, many Third World countries ________. A) haven‘t attached much importance to birth control B) would soon join Brazil in controlling their birth rate C) haven‘t yet found an effective measure to control their population D) neglected the role of TV plays in family planning 3.The phrase “puts it down to”(Line 1, Para. 3)is closest in meaning to “________”. A) attributes it to B) finds it a reason for C) sums it up as D) compares it to 4.Soap operas have helped in lowering Brazil‘s birth rate because ________. A) they keep people sitting long hours watching TV B) they have gradually changed people‘s way of life C) people are drawn to their attractive package D) they popularize birth control measures 5.What is Martine‘s conclusion about Brazil‘s population growth? A) The increase in birth rate will promote consumption. B) The desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate. C) Consumption patterns and reproduction patterns are contradictory. D) A country‘s production is limited by its population growth.
[阅读题,10分] The biggest safety threat facing airlines today may not be a terrorist with a gun, but the man with the portable computer in business class. In the last 15 years, pilots have reported well over 100 incidents that could have been caused by electromagnetic interference. The source of this interference remains unconfirmed, but increasingly, experts are pointing the blame at portable electronic device such as portable computers, radio and cassette players and mobile telephones. RTCA, an organization which advises the aviation (航空)industry, has recommended that all airlines ban (禁止)such devices from being used during “critical”stages of flight, particularly take-off and landing. Some experts have gone further, calling for a total ban during all flights. Currently, rules on using these devices are left up to individual airlines. And although some airlines prohibit passengers from using such equipment during take-off and landing, most are reluctant to enforce a total ban, given that many passengers want to work during flights. The difficulty is predicting how electromagnetic fields might affect an aircraft‘s computers. Experts know that portable device emit radiation which affects those wavelengths which aircraft use for navigation and communication. But, because they have not been able to reproduce these effects in a laboratory, they have no way of knowing whether the interference might be dangerous or not. The fact that aircraft may be vulnerable (易受损的)to interference raises the risk that terrorists may use radio systems in order to damage navigation equipment. As worrying, though, is the passenger who can‘t hear the instructions to turn off his radio because the music‘s too loud. 1.The passage is mainly about ________. A) a new regulation for al airlines B) the defects of electronic devices C) a possible cause of aircraft crashes D) effective safety measures for air flight 2.What is said about the over 100 aircraft incidents in the past 15 years? A) They may have been caused by the damage to the radio systems. B) They may have taken place during take-off and landing. C) They were proved to have been caused by the passengers portable computers. D) They were suspected to have resulted from electromagnetic interference. 3.Few airlines want to impose a total ban on their passengers using electronic devices because ________. A) they don‘t believe there is such a danger as radio interference B) the harmful effect of electromagnetic interference is yet to be proved C) most passengers refuse to take a plane which bans the use of radio and cassette players D) they have other effective safety measures to fall back on 4.Why is it difficult to predict the possible effects of electromagnetic fields on an airplane‘s computers? A) Because it is extremely dangerous to conduct such research on an airplane. B) Because it remains a mystery what wavelengths are liable to be interfered with. C) Because research scientists have not been able to produce the same effects in labs. D) Because experts lack adequate equipment to do such research. 5.It can be inferred from the passage that the author ________. A) is in favor of prohibiting passengers‘use of electronic devices completely B) has overestimated the danger of electromagnetic interference C) hasn‘t formed his own opinion on this problem D) regards it as unreasonable to exercise a total ban during flight
[阅读题,10分] The rise of multinational corporations (跨国公司), global marketing, new communications technologies, and shrinking cultural differences have led to an unparalleled increase in global public relations or PR. 【外语教育&网www.for68.com】 Surprisingly, since modern PR was largely an American invention, the U. S. leadership in public relations is being threatened by PR efforts in other countries. Ten years ago, for example, the world‘s top five public relations agencies were American-owned. In 1991, only one was. The British in particular are becoming more sophisticated and creative. A recent survey found that more than half of all British companies include PR as part of their corporate (公司的)planning activities, compared to about one-third of U. S. companies. It may not be long before London replaces New York as the capital of PR. Why is America lagging behind in the global PR race? First, Americans as a whole tend to be fairly provincial and take more of an interest in local affairs. Knowledge of world geography, for example, has never been strong in this country. Secondly, Americans lag behind their European and Asian counterparts (相对应的人)in knowing a second language. Less than 5 percent of Burson—Marshall‘ s U. S. employees know two languages. Ogilvy and Mather has about the same percentage. Conversely, some European firms have half or more of their employees fluent in a second language. Finally, people involved in PR abroad tend to keep a closer eye on international affairs. In the financial PR area, for instance, most Americans read the Wall Street Journal. Overseas, their counterparts read the Journal as well as the Financial Times of London and The Economist, publications not often read in this country. Perhaps the PR industry might take a lesson from Ted Turner of CNN (Cable News Network). Turner recently announced that the word “foreign”would no longer be used on CNN news broadcasts. According to Turner, global communications have made the nations of the world so interdependent that there is no longer any such things as foreign. 1.According to the passage, U. S. leadership in public relations is being threatened because of ________. A) an unparalleled increase in the number of public relations companies B) shrinking cultural differences and new communications technologies C) the decreasing number of multinational corporations in the U. S. D) increased efforts of other countries in public relations 2.London could soon replace New York as the center of PR because ________. A) British companies are more ambitious than U. S. companies B) British companies place more importance on PR than U. S. companies C) British companies are heavily involved in planning activities D) four of the world‘s top public relations agencies are British-owned 3.The word “provincial”(Line 2, Para. 3)most probably means “________”. A) limited in outlook B) like people from the provinces C) rigid in thinking D) interested in world financial affairs 4.We learn from the third paragraph that employees in the American PR industry ________. A) speak at least one foreign language fluently B) are ignorant about world geography C) are not as sophisticated as their European counterparts D) enjoy reading a great variety of English business publicationswww.Examw.com 5.What lesson might the PR industry take from Ted Turner of CNN? A) American PR companies should be more internationally-minded. B) The American PR industry should develop global communications technologies. C) People working in PR should be more fluent in foreign languages. D) People involved in PR should avoid using the word “foreign”.
[翻译题,4分] 德国人入侵以后，我的老师死也不肯再教德文了。
[翻译题,4分] 在他们父亲的葬礼上，兄弟两个人为死者的钱财争论不休，当众出丑。
[翻译题,4分] 在他最后的日子里，吉米虽然很虚弱，但依旧情绪饱满。
[翻译题,4分] 这份报告第一论点不明确，第二论据也不充分。
[翻译题,4分] 学习外语没有任何捷径可走。
[翻译题,4分] 这次音乐会的收入将捐赠给慈善机构。
[翻译题,4分] 他把这些年来所搜集的珍贵邮票拿给朋友看。
[翻译题,4分] 她教了我好几次怎样使用这台新洗衣机，可我总记不住。
[翻译题,4分] 我看了看四周，但在黑暗里我什么也看不见。
[阅读题,10分] While still in its early stages, welfare reform has already been judged a great success in many states—at least in getting people off welfare. It‘s estimated that more than 2 million people have left the rolls since 1994. 【外语教育&网】 In the past four years, welfare rolls in Athens Country have been cut in half. But 70 percent of the people who left in the past tow years took jobs that paid less than $6 an hour. The result:The Athens County poverty rate still remains at more than 30 percent—twice the national average. For advocates (代言人)for the poor, that‘s an indication much more needs to be done. “More people are getting jobs, but it‘s not making their lives any better, ”says Kathy Lairn, a policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington. A center analysis of US Census data nationwide found that between 1995 and 1996, a greater percentage of single, female-headed households were earning money on their own, but that average income for these households actually went down. But for many, the fact that poor people are able to support themselves almost as well without government aid as they did with it is in itself a huge victory. “Welfare was a poison. It was a toxin (毒素)that was poisoning the family, ”says Robert Rector, a welfare-reform policy analyst. “The reform in changing the moral climate in low-income communities. It‘s beginning to rebuild the work ethic (道德观), which is much more important. ” Mr. Rector and others argued that once “the habit of dependency is cracked, ”then the country can make other policy changes aimed at improving living standards. 1.From the passage, it can be seen that the author ________. A) believes the reform has reduced the government‘s burden B) insists that welfare reform is doing little good for the poor C) is overenthusiastic about the success of welfare reform D) considers welfare reform to be fundamentally successful 2.Why aren‘t people enjoying better lives when they have jobs? A) Because many families are divorced. B) Because government aid is now rare. C) Because their wages are low. D) Because the cost of living is rising 3.What is worth noting from the example of Athens County is that ________. A) greater efforts should be made to improve people‘s living standards B) 70 percent of the people there have been employed for two years C) 50 percent of the population no longer relies on welfare D) the living standards of most people are going down 4.From the passage we know that welfare reform aims at ________. A) saving welfare funds B) rebuilding the work ethic C) providing more jobs D) cutting government expenses 5.According to the passage before the welfare reform was carried out, ________. A) the poverty rate was lover B) average living standards were higher C) the average worker was paid higher wages D) the poor used to rely on government aid
[阅读题,10分] Amtrak (美国铁路客运公司)was experiencing a downswing in ridership (客运量)along the lines comprising its rail system. Of major concern to Amtrak and its advertising agency DDB Needham, were the long-distance western routes where ridership had been declining significantly. ]At one time, trains were the only practical way to cross the vast areas of the west. Trains were fast, very luxurious, and quite convenient compared to other forms of transportation existing at the time. However, times change and the automobile became America‘s standard of convenience. Also, air travel had easily established itself as the fastest method of traveling great distances. Therefore, the task for DDB Needham was to encourage consumers to consider other aspects of train travel in order to change their attitudes and increase the likelihood that trains would be considered for travel in the west. Two portions of the total market were targeted:1)anxious fliers—those concerned with safety, relaxation, and cleanliness and 2)travel-lovers—those viewing themselves as relaxed, casual, and interested in the travel experience as part of their vacation. The agency then developed a campaign that focused on travel experiences such as freedom, escape, relaxation, and enjoyment of the great western outdoors. It stressed experiences gained by using the trains and portrayed western train trips as wonderful adventures. Advertisements showed pictures of the beautiful scenery that could be enjoyed along some of the more famous western routes and emphasized the romantic names of some of these trains (Empire Builder, etc. ). These ads were strategically placed among family-oriented TV shows and programs involving nature and America in order to most effectively reach target audiences. Results were impressive. The Empire Builder, which was focused on in one ad, enjoyed a 15 percent increase in profits on its Chicago to Seattle route. 1.What‘s the author‘s purpose in writing this passage? 【外语教育&网www.for68.com】 A) To show the inability of trains to compete with planes with respect to speed and convenience. B) To stress the influence of the automobile on America‘s standard of convenience. C) To emphasize the function of travel agencies in market promotion. D) To illustrate the important role of persuasive communication in changing consumer attitudes. 2.It can be inferred from the passage that the drop in Amtrak ridership was due to the fact that ________. A) trains were not suitable for short distance passenger transportation B) trains were not the fastest and most convenient form of transportation C) trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to be D) trains could not compete with planes in terms of luxury and convenience 3.To encourage consumers to travel by train, DDB Needham emphasized ________. A) the freedom and convenience provided on trains B) the practical aspects of train travel C) the adventurous aspects of train trips D) the safety and cleanliness of train trips 4.The train ads were placed among family-oriented TV programs involving nature and America because ________. A) they could focus on meaningful travel experiences B) they could increase the effectiveness of the TV programs C) their profits could be increased by some 15 percent D) most travel-lovers and nervous fliers were believed to be among the audiences 5.According to the passage, the Empire Builder enjoyed an increase in ridership and profits because ________. A) the attractiveness of its name and route was effectively advertised B) it provided an exciting travel experience C) its passengers could enjoy the great western outdoors D) it was widely advertised in newspapers and magazines in Chicago and Seattle
[阅读题,10分] Brazil has become one of the developing world‘s great successes at reducing population growth-but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had better result without really trying, says George Martine at Harvard. Brazil‘s population growth rate has dropped from 2. 99%a year between 1951 and 1960 to 1. 93%a year between 1981 and 1990, and Brazilian women now have only 2. 7 children on average. Martine says this figure may have fallen still further since 1990, an achievement that makes it the envy of many other Third World countries. Martine puts it down to, among other things, soap operas (通俗电视连续剧)and installment (分期付款)plans introduced in the 1970s. Both played an important, although indirect, role in lowering the birth rate. Brazil is one of the world‘s biggest producers of soap operas. Globo, Brazil‘s most popular television network, shows three hours of soaps six nights a week, while three others show at least one hour a night. Most soaps are based on wealthy characters living the high life in big cities. “Although they have never really tried to work in a message towards the problems of reproduction, they describe middle and upper class values-not many children, different attitudes towards sex, women working, ”says Martine. “They sent this image to all parts of Brazil and made people conscious of other patterns of behavior and other values, which were put into a very attractive package. ”Meanwhile, the installment plans tried to encourage the poor to become consumers. “This led to an enormous change in consumption patterns and consumption was incompatible (不相容的)with unlimited reproduction, ”says Martine. 1.According to the passage, Brazil has cut back its population growth ________. A) by educating its citizens 【外语教育&网www.for68.com】 B) by careful family planning C) by developing TV programmes D) by chance 2.According to the passage, many Third World countries ________. A) haven‘t attached much importance to birth control B) would soon join Brazil in controlling their birth rate C) haven‘t yet found an effective measure to control their population D) neglected the role of TV plays in family planning 3.The phrase “puts it down to”(Line 1, Para. 3)is closest in meaning to “________”. A) attributes it to B) finds it a reason for C) sums it up as D) compares it to 4.Soap operas have helped in lowering Brazil‘s birth rate because ________. A) they keep people sitting long hours watching TV B) they have gradually changed people‘s way of life C) people are drawn to their attractive package D) they popularize birth control measures 5.What is Martine‘s conclusion about Brazil‘s population growth? A) The increase in birth rate will promote consumption. B) The desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate. C) Consumption patterns and reproduction patterns are contradictory. D) A country‘s production is limited by its population growth.
[阅读题,10分] The biggest safety threat facing airlines today may not be a terrorist with a gun, but the man with the portable computer in business class. In the last 15 years, pilots have reported well over 100 incidents that could have been caused by electromagnetic interference. The source of this interference remains unconfirmed, but increasingly, experts are pointing the blame at portable electronic device such as portable computers, radio and cassette players and mobile telephones. RTCA, an organization which advises the aviation (航空)industry, has recommended that all airlines ban (禁止)such devices from being used during “critical”stages of flight, particularly take-off and landing. Some experts have gone further, calling for a total ban during all flights. Currently, rules on using these devices are left up to individual airlines. And although some airlines prohibit passengers from using such equipment during take-off and landing, most are reluctant to enforce a total ban, given that many passengers want to work during flights. The difficulty is predicting how electromagnetic fields might affect an aircraft‘s computers. Experts know that portable device emit radiation which affects those wavelengths which aircraft use for navigation and communication. But, because they have not been able to reproduce these effects in a laboratory, they have no way of knowing whether the interference might be dangerous or not. The fact that aircraft may be vulnerable (易受损的)to interference raises the risk that terrorists may use radio systems in order to damage navigation equipment. As worrying, though, is the passenger who can‘t hear the instructions to turn off his radio because the music‘s too loud. 1.The passage is mainly about ________. A) a new regulation for al airlines B) the defects of electronic devices C) a possible cause of aircraft crashes D) effective safety measures for air flight 2.What is said about the over 100 aircraft incidents in the past 15 years? A) They may have been caused by the damage to the radio systems. B) They may have taken place during take-off and landing. C) They were proved to have been caused by the passengers portable computers. D) They were suspected to have resulted from electromagnetic interference. 3.Few airlines want to impose a total ban on their passengers using electronic devices because ________. A) they don‘t believe there is such a danger as radio interference B) the harmful effect of electromagnetic interference is yet to be proved C) most passengers refuse to take a plane which bans the use of radio and cassette players D) they have other effective safety measures to fall back on 4.Why is it difficult to predict the possible effects of electromagnetic fields on an airplane‘s computers? A) Because it is extremely dangerous to conduct such research on an airplane. B) Because it remains a mystery what wavelengths are liable to be interfered with. C) Because research scientists have not been able to produce the same effects in labs. D) Because experts lack adequate equipment to do such research. 5.It can be inferred from the passage that the author ________. A) is in favor of prohibiting passengers‘use of electronic devices completely B) has overestimated the danger of electromagnetic interference C) hasn‘t formed his own opinion on this problem D) regards it as unreasonable to exercise a total ban during flight
[阅读题,10分] The rise of multinational corporations (跨国公司), global marketing, new communications technologies, and shrinking cultural differences have led to an unparalleled increase in global public relations or PR. 【外语教育&网www.for68.com】 Surprisingly, since modern PR was largely an American invention, the U. S. leadership in public relations is being threatened by PR efforts in other countries. Ten years ago, for example, the world‘s top five public relations agencies were American-owned. In 1991, only one was. The British in particular are becoming more sophisticated and creative. A recent survey found that more than half of all British companies include PR as part of their corporate (公司的)planning activities, compared to about one-third of U. S. companies. It may not be long before London replaces New York as the capital of PR. Why is America lagging behind in the global PR race? First, Americans as a whole tend to be fairly provincial and take more of an interest in local affairs. Knowledge of world geography, for example, has never been strong in this country. Secondly, Americans lag behind their European and Asian counterparts (相对应的人)in knowing a second language. Less than 5 percent of Burson—Marshall‘ s U. S. employees know two languages. Ogilvy and Mather has about the same percentage. Conversely, some European firms have half or more of their employees fluent in a second language. Finally, people involved in PR abroad tend to keep a closer eye on international affairs. In the financial PR area, for instance, most Americans read the Wall Street Journal. Overseas, their counterparts read the Journal as well as the Financial Times of London and The Economist, publications not often read in this country. Perhaps the PR industry might take a lesson from Ted Turner of CNN (Cable News Network). Turner recently announced that the word “foreign”would no longer be used on CNN news broadcasts. According to Turner, global communications have made the nations of the world so interdependent that there is no longer any such things as foreign. 1.According to the passage, U. S. leadership in public relations is being threatened because of ________. A) an unparalleled increase in the number of public relations companies B) shrinking cultural differences and new communications technologies C) the decreasing number of multinational corporations in the U. S. D) increased efforts of other countries in public relations 2.London could soon replace New York as the center of PR because ________. A) British companies are more ambitious than U. S. companies B) British companies place more importance on PR than U. S. companies C) British companies are heavily involved in planning activities D) four of the world‘s top public relations agencies are British-owned 3.The word “provincial”(Line 2, Para. 3)most probably means “________”. A) limited in outlook B) like people from the provinces C) rigid in thinking D) interested in world financial affairs 4.We learn from the third paragraph that employees in the American PR industry ________. A) speak at least one foreign language fluently B) are ignorant about world geography C) are not as sophisticated as their European counterparts D) enjoy reading a great variety of English business publicationswww.Examw.com 5.What lesson might the PR industry take from Ted Turner of CNN? A) American PR companies should be more internationally-minded. B) The American PR industry should develop global communications technologies. C) People working in PR should be more fluent in foreign languages. D) People involved in PR should avoid using the word “foreign”.