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     Successful people in international business understand the cultures of other countries and learn to change
their practices in different cultures. They understand the importance of avoiding business decisions based on
misconceptions-mistaken ideas.
     One cause of misconceptions is ethnocentrism, the belief that one's own culture's way of doing things is
better than the way of other cultures. It's ethnocentrism that leads to failure in international business. To avoid
ethnocentrism, it's necessary to study the different elements (组成部分) of culture: language, values and
attitudes, and customs and manners.
Language
     A knowledge of the local language can help international business people in four ways. First, people can
communicate directly. Second, people are usually more open in their communication with someone who speaks
their language. Third, an understanding of the language allows people to infer meanings that are not said
directly. Finally, knowing the language helps people to understand the culture better.
     Values are people's basic beliefs about the difference between right and wrong, good and bad. An attitude
is a way of thinking or acting. Values and attitudes influence international business. For example, many people
in the United States believe that chocolate from Switzerland is better than chocolate from other countries, and
they buy a lot of it.
Customs and manners
     Customs are common social practices. Manners are ways of acting that the society believes are polite. For
example, in the United States, it is the custom to have salad (色拉) before the main course at dinner, not after.
It's not acceptable to talk with food in mouth at table. Failure to understand the customs and manners of other
countries will bring difficulty selling their products. Orange juice as a breakfast drink of an American company
in France doesn't sell well because the French don't usually drink juice with breakfast.

1. A knowledge of the local language allows international business people _____.

A. to be more open with their customers
B. to communicate without outside help
C. to express their thoughts indirectly
D. to have a better idea of their own culture

2. The act of many people buying chocolate of Switzerland shows the role of _____.

A. manners
B. values
C. attitudes
D. customs

3. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Misconceptions in Business
B. Basic Beliefs in Business
C. International Business Culture
D. Successful International Business

4. The author's purpose of writing this article is to tell people _____.

A. how to take a right attitude in business
B. how to avoid misunderstandings in business
C. how to use a local language in business
D. how to act politely and properly in business

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　　It was a day to celebrate if your family had put most of its money in a bank．You will get more money back because of a recent rise in interest rates(利率)．

　　On October 29, for the first time in nine years, the People’s Bank of China(PBOC)raised interest rates．The rate for one-year renminbi deposits(存款)was increased from 1.98 per cent to 2.25 per cent．And the rate for one-year renminbi loans(代款)went up from 5.31 per cent to 5.58 per cent．Longer term rates saw higher increases．

　　So what are interest rates?Banks offer some money to encourage people to keep their savings in a savings account(储蓄帐户)，and ask more money in return if you borrow money from them．The percentages of the extra money are the interest rates．

If your parents have borrowed money from banks to pay for houses or cars, the interest rates rise was not good news．

　　An increase in the interest rates on a loan means the borrower will need to repay more to the bank．For example, a person who borrowed, 10,000 yuan from the bank had to return 10,531 yuan before the interest rise．But after the interest rates are increased, he has to pay extra 27 yuan per year．

　　The rise came following a great demand for the cooling of the over-heating Chinese economy．For several years, pushed by a huge investment and construction projects, the country has had the fastest economic growth in the world．But this can be damaging just as it is when a person grows too fast and can no longer fit their clothes．It is hoped that with a higher interest rate people will act more cautiously and take less risks when borrowing money．

　　“The rate rise will help the economy to cool down．It will reduce investment in unnecessary industrial and construction projects．”said Su Ning, deputy governor(副行长)of the PBOC．

(1)

If we deposit 1000 RMB in the bank for one year, how much can we get after October 29? (The tax rate on interest rates is 20％．)
[　　]
A．	21.6．
B．	13.68．
C．	15.84．
D．	18．

(2)

What is the purpose of the rise in the interest rates?
[　　]
A．	To attract greater investment．
B．	To make people earn more money．
C．	To carry out construction projects．
D．	To cool down the over-heating Chinese economy．

(3)

By saying “this can be damaging just as it is when a person grows too fast and can no longer fit their clothes” the writer ________．
[　　]
A．	warns that if the economy grows too rapidly, it will cause trouble
B．	warns us that industry will suffer a loss
C．	advises us to buy bigger clothes when we are young
D．	advises us not to grow too fast

(4)

Which of the following is NOT a result of the increase in the interest rates on a loan?
[　　]
A．	People will make wiser investments．
B．	People will need to repay more to the bank．
C．	People will borrow more money to invest in their business．
D．	People will be careful of taking money from banks to expand their business．

阅读理解。

Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security
(安全). Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.

Introduction
A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most
are never found. You can prevent this happening by followi

ng a few careful steps.
     Basic Security
     Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you
leave. Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for
example lights and saddles (车座).
     Locks
     Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shops. Buy one that has been tested
against attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop.
     Marking
     Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent to a thief. It can also help the police find
your bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat
number. This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.
     Registration
     There are a number of companies who will security mark your bicycle for you. They will
then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database. Then if
your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you.
     Finally
     Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can
even take a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.

1. Which part of the text gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?

A. Locks.
B. Marking.
C. Registration.
D. Basic Security.

2. The underlined phrase "act as a deterrent to a thief" means ______.

A. help you recognize your bike
B. help the police find your bicycle
C. stop someone stealing your bicycle
D. stop you worrying about your bike

3. The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle _______.

A. in the bike shop and your computer
B. in the police station and a security company
C. in a security company and your university
D. by yourself and in a security company

4. The main purpose of this article is _________.

A. to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolenB. to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe
C. to give you advice on where to buy a good lock
D. to say why you shouldn't keep your bicycle in a quiet place

阅读理解。

     Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security. Her
friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.
     Introduction
     A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never
found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.
     Basic Security
     Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave.
Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and
saddles(车座).
     Locks
     Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shop. Buy one that has been tested against
attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop.
     Marking
     Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent to a thief. It can also help the police find your
bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will
provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.
     Registration
     There are a number of companies who will security mark your bicycle for you. They will then put
your registration number and personal details on their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found
it will be easy to contact you.
     Finally
      Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even take
a photograph of it, this will prove the bicycle belongs to you.

1. Which part of the article gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?

A. Locks
B. Marking
C. Registration
D. Basic Security

2. The underlined phrase "act as a deterrent to a thief" means__________ .

A. help you recognize your bike
B. help the police find your bicycle
C. stop someone stealing your bicycle
D. stop you worrying about your bike

3. The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle ____________.

A. in the bike shop and your computer
B. in a police station and security company
C. in a security company and your university
D. by yourself and in a security company

4. The main purpose of this article is _____________.

A. to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen
B. to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe
C. to give you advice on where to buy a good lock
D. to say why you shouldn't keep your bicycle in a quiet place

阅读理解。

Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security (安全).
Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.

     Marking
     Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent to a thief. It can also help the police find your
bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will
provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.
     Registration
     There are a number of companies who will security mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your
registration number and personal details on their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found it will
be easy to contact you.
     Finally Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even
take a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.

1. Which part of the text gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?

A. Locks.
B. Marking.
C. Registration.
D. Basic Security.

2. The underlined phrase “act as a deterrent to a thief” means ______.

A. help you recognize your bike
B. help the police find your bicycle
C. stop someone stealing your bicycle
D. stop you worrying about your bike

3. The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle _______.

A. in the bike shop and your computer
B. in the police station and a security company
C. in a security company and your university
D. by yourself and in a security company

4. The main purpose of this article is ______.

A. to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen
B. to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe
C. to give you advice on where to buy a good lock
D. to say why you shouldn’t keep your bicycle in a quiet place

阅读理解。

Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security (安全).
Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.