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【题目】Dec.11 marked the 15th anniversary of China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO). On that day in 2001, China formally became a member of the WTO. Now the country has grown into the world’s second-largest economy and the largest trading country, while millions of Chinese have been lifted out of poverty. And 15 years on, it’s evident that being a WTO member has transformed the nation’s everyday lives for the better.

Imports are now a common sight in Chinese stores and supermarkets, while they were previously rarely seen on shelves. The Chinese now have access to many imports varying from luxury goods like high-end cars and famous brand watches, to daily necessities. China’s WTO membership has also made imports less expensive for the Chinese public.

For instance, since 2005, no tariffs (关税) have been imposed (施加) on Chinese imports of digital cameras and other devices.

Our education industry has also benefited from China’s WTO membership. Many top global universities have joined forces with Chinese ones to establish cooperative education institutions, bringing foreign teaching concepts to Chinese students. For example, New York University Shanghai was jointly founded by New York University and East China Normal University. In addition, an increasing number of Chinese students are furthering their studies abroad, while many foreign students are coming to China to carry out their higher education. According to the Ministry of Education, 523,700 students studied overseas last year, and the number is expected to keep growing this year.

China’s WTO entry has brought benefit not only to the country’s people, but also for the rest of the world.

【1】One advantage of China’s WTO membership is that ________.

A. all the Chinese people are out of poverty

B. no tariffs will be charged for different kinds of imports

C. the Chinese can buy more foreign products at a lower price

D. it only brings benefits to Chinese agriculture and education

【2】New York University Shanghai is an example of ________.

A. foreign-funded universities

B. educational reform

C. state-owned universities

D. international cooperation

【3】What may be talked about in the following paragraph?

A. How China’s entry into the WTO has changed people’s lives.

B. What the Chinese have got from being a member of the WTO.

C. The efforts the Chinese government has made to fight against poverty.

D. The good effects on the other countries after China’s entering the WTO.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A. China’s entry into the WTO. B. Benefits of China’s entering the WTO.

C. Trade and education in China. D. The development of China’s economy.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】D

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】本文为介绍说明文。文章讲述了中国加入世界贸易组织15年来中国所发生的变化。

【1】细节理解题。根据第二段中的China’s WTO membership has also made imports less expensive for the Chinese public.可知，对公众而言，由于中国是世贸组织成员，进口的商品也更加便宜了。故选C。

【2】推理判断题。根据第四段中Many top global universities have joined forces with Chinese ones to establish cooperative education institutions, bringing foreign teaching concepts to Chinese students. For example, New York University Shanghai...可推知，上海纽约大学就是由纽约大学和华东师范大学共同创立的，它是国际合作的一个例子。故选D。

【3】推理判断题。根据最后一段China’s WTO entry has brought benefit not only to the country’s people, but also for the rest of the world.（中国入世不光给中国人民带来了诸多好处，同时也造福了世界）及全文内容可知，本文主要讲述中国入世给本国人民带来的好处，接下来应该要介绍加入世贸组织对世界其它国家的影响，故选D。

【4】主旨大意题。本文讲述了中国加入世界贸易组织15年以来中国所发生的积极变化。故选B。