International trade is very important to consumers (消费者) in all countries For example, imagine both a Japanese citizen and a Chinese citizen have ten dollars to spend. They both want a watch and a radio. Because of skills and wages the following prices exist for these products.

If the Chinese buys only Chinese products, he can own only the watch and have five dollars left over, or own only the radio. The same situation exists for the Japanese citizen if he buys only Japanese products. However, if they both buy Chinese watches and Japanese radios, they both can buy two products for their ten dollars. As a result, the standard of living is higher.

1.For most countries international trade is necessary because ______.

A. they don’t have enough money

B.they can buy more goods with the same amount of money

C.they need goods and services from other countries

D.they don’t have enough labor themselves

2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage?

A. Foreign trade is very helpful for the rise of the standard of living in every country.

B.Only a few countries in the world must sell goods to other countries and buy raw materials from them.

C.With the help of foreign trade, we can buy more things with the same amount of money.

D.Without foreign trade some factories would stop production.

3.The chart (图表) in this passage shows that ______.

A. the same product may have different prices in different countries

B.Chinese-made watches are worse than those made in Japan

C.Chinese-made radios are better than those made in Japan

D.most products made in China have higher prices than those made in Japan

4.The writer wrote this passage in order to ______.

A. tell us the importance of learning a foreign language

B.tell us an interesting story

C.teach us how to do foreign trade with other countries

D.show us the importance of foreign trade

5.Many products will disappear from some countries’ market without foreign trade. The reason is that ______.

A. these countries don’t have enough raw materials

B.these countries cannot produce these products

C.they don’t have experienced workers

D.they don’t have enough money

Most countries need goods and services from other countries, and so it is necessary for countries to trade with each other. This trade between countries is known as international trade. Foreign trade is very important for the rise of the standard of living in the world. Every country must meet its needs by continuing to sell some goods and buy raw materials. Many products would disappear from some countries’ market without international trade. In addition, many factories would cease (停止) production if they were unable to get certain raw materials though international trade.

International trade is very important to consumers (消费者) in all countries For example, imagine both a Japanese citizen and a Chinese citizen have ten dollars to spend. They both want a watch and a radio. Because of skills and wages the following prices exist for these products.

If the Chinese buys only Chinese products, he can own only the watch and have five dollars left over, or own only the radio. The same situation exists for the Japanese citizen if he buys only Japanese products. However, if they both buy Chinese watches and Japanese radios, they both can buy two products for their ten dollars. As a result, the standard of living is higher.

1.For most countries international trade is necessary because ______.

A. they don’t have enough money

B.they can buy more goods with the same amount of money

C.they need goods and services from other countries

D.they don’t have enough labor themselves

2.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage?

A. Foreign trade is very helpful for the rise of the standard of living in every country.

B.Only a few countries in the world must sell goods to other countries and buy raw materials from them.

C.With the help of foreign trade, we can buy more things with the same amount of money.

D.Without foreign trade some factories would stop production.

3.The chart (图表) in this passage shows that ______.

A. the same product may have different prices in different countries

B.Chinese-made watches are worse than those made in Japan

C.Chinese-made radios are better than those made in Japan

D.most products made in China have higher prices than those made in Japan

4.The writer wrote this passage in order to ______.

A. tell us the importance of learning a foreign language

B.tell us an interesting story

C.teach us how to do foreign trade with other countries

D.show us the importance of foreign trade

5.Many products will disappear from some countries’ market without foreign trade. The reason is that ______.

A. these countries don’t have enough raw materials

B.these countries cannot produce these products

C.they don’t have experienced workers

D.they don’t have enough money

A used book or nearly-new kitchen gadget (配件) may not be at the top of every Christmas wish list, but hard economic times coupled with a new green awareness are changing attitudes about gift-giving in France.

    French holiday shoppers are choosing larger numbers for “green” gifting this Christmas, studies show. About 30 percent of French consumers will give second-hand items as gifts to stretch out their tight budgets but also to do their little bit for recycling, according to a study by international consulting firm Deloitte.

    The survey of Christmas consumer behaviors in 18 European countries found the French were more than twice as likely as other Europeans to give second-hand items. Websites promoting re-gifting and green gifting are popular in France, with many reporting a rise in business.

    “Concerns about the ecology and the economy have come together and we are now seeing people who accept the types of gifts that were not appreciated just a short time ago,” said Sebastien Ravut, who runs a website promoting eco-friendly consumerism. His site lists shops in France that offer fair trade products, bio-friendly goods and recycled items. Over the Christmas holidays, the number of visits to the site has doubled from last year, reaching 60,000 a month.

    A study by online survey firm Vivodi for PriceMinister showed eight out of 10 people would be happy to receive a used item as a gift and that younger consumers were more open to the idea.

    But Gilles Goldenberg, author of the Deloitte study, said that environmental concerns are not why customers buy used goods. “The number one concern is getting the lowest possible price,” said Goldenberg. “Eco-friendly products are drawing a lot of interest, but not if that means paying more.”

    Theatre tickets and other low-carbon gifts are fashionable, and eco-friendly websites are also encouraging gift givers to offer time and services instead of stuff. “The order of the day is to spend less time shopping and more time connecting” over the holidays, said Florence de Monclin from the Nicolas Helot foundation for Nature and Humanity.

1.We can judge from the Deloitte study that _________.

   A. over a quarter of the French give second-hand Christmas gifts

   B. the French are less willing to buy eco-friendly gifts than other Europeans

   C. 80% of French people are happy to receive second-hand gifts

   D. less than 10% of European consumers are likely to give second-hand gifts

2.According to Goldenberg, the main reason for customers to buy used goods is that _______.

   A. they want to be eco-friendly        B. they want to save money

   C. it is encouraged by websites        D. it is a new fashion in Europe

3. All the following might be a promoted gift EXCEPT ________.

   A. a theatre ticket

   B. a second-hand book

   C. a nearly-new digital toaster

   D. a box of heavily packaged chocolate

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

   A. Old people are not open minded enough to accept second-hand gifts.

   B. People wish to receive second-hand gifts because of the economic downturn.

   C. Ravut’s website received a sharp decrease in visits during the Christmas holidays.

   D. In de Monclin’s opinion, people should spend more time with friends and family during holidays

A used book or nearly-new kitchen gadget (配件) may not be at the top of every Christmas wish list, but hard economic times coupled with a new green awareness are changing attitudes about gift-giving in France.
French holiday shoppers are choosing larger numbers for “green” gifting this Christmas, studies show. About 30 percent of French consumers will give second-hand items as gifts to stretch out their tight budgets but also to do their little bit for recycling, according to a study by international consulting firm Deloitte.
The survey of Christmas consumer behaviors in 18 European countries found the French were more than twice as likely as other Europeans to give second-hand items. Websites promoting re-gifting and green gifting are popular in France, with many reporting a rise in business.
“Concerns about the ecology and the economy have come together and we are now seeing people who accept the types of gifts that were not appreciated just a short time ago,” said Sebastien Ravut, who runs a website promoting eco-friendly consumerism. His site lists shops in France that offer fair trade products, bio-friendly goods and recycled items. Over the Christmas holidays, the number of visits to the site has doubled from last year, reaching 60,000 a month.
A study by online survey firm Vivodi for PriceMinister showed eight out of 10 people would be happy to receive a used item as a gift and that younger consumers were more open to the idea.
But Gilles Goldenberg, author of the Deloitte study, said that environmental concerns are not why customers buy used goods. “The number one concern is getting the lowest possible price,” said Goldenberg. “Eco-friendly products are drawing a lot of interest, but not if that means paying more.”
Theatre tickets and other low-carbon gifts are fashionable, and eco-friendly websites are also encouraging gift givers to offer time and services instead of stuff. “The order of the day is to spend less time shopping and more time connecting” over the holidays, said Florence de Monclin from the Nicolas Helot foundation for Nature and Humanity.
【小题1】We can judge from the Deloitte study that _________.

A．they want to be eco-friendly	B．they want to save money
C．it is encouraged by websites	D．it is a new fashion in Europe