题目内容
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Recent researches show that Hong Kong is still “the best place to do business” and most foreign investors (投资者) say that they want to increase investment and continue business after the handover on July 1.
It is reported that 93% of the British companies will still be operating in the year 2000 and 70% will add to their business. Only 7% said they are unsure. Most
British companies believe that after the handover the business will at least remain unchanged. Britain is so far the largest investor in Hong Kong with an investment of $ 40 billion, followed by Japan with $ 14.3 billion and the United States with $ 12 billion.
The British Senior Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong said that after the handover Hong Kong would be a place full of opportunities (机会). Like the British, the American companies also think Hong Kong's return to China is not an interruption. It is said that they increase their investment both in Hong Kong and on the mainland. About 95% of American companies will continue their investment in Hong Kong. A Japanese official in Hong Kong said that the handover is a great affair either to the Asia-Pacific area or to the whole world and that Japan believes firmly in the rapidly growing trade between them. A school was set up earlier this year for children of those Japanese working in Hong Kong as their number keeps growing.
Researches show that the number of foreign companies operating in Hong Kong has been on a firm rise. It's believed that Hong Kong has been, and will continue to be , a window for China.
(reported on May 20th , 1997)
1.According to the passage , what's going on with Hong Kong's business?
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A.No changes have taken place in Hong Kong recently.
B.Great changes will take place when it is handed over to China soon.
C.Most businessmen are taking back their investment.
D.Everything goes on well with the business in Hong Kong.
2.What's the opinion of the American companies?
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A.The handover will keep Hong Kong's business from developing.
B.About 5% of them will still be operating.
C.Hong Kong's return to China will not stop foreign investment from going in.
D.Hong Kong's return to China is against American interests.
3.It can be seen clearly that Hong Kong ________.
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A.plays a very important part in the world's trade
B.will get less investment from foreign companies
C.will increase investment on the mainland
D.has an uncertain future
4.What does the third paragraph mainly tell us about Japan?
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A.Japan thinks the handover is also a great event to Japan.
B.Japanese set up a school for their children in Hong Kong.
C.Many Japanese are working in Hong Kong now.
D.Japan is sure of Hong Kong's bright future.