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.
24.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.
25.New York University Shanghai is an example of_____.
A.international cooperation
B.educational reform
C.state-owned universities
D.foreign-funded universities
26.What may be talked about in the following paragraph?
A.How China’s entry into the WTO has changed people’s lives.
B.The good effects on the other countries after China’s entering the WTO.
C.The efforts the Chinese government has made to fight against poverty.
D.What the Chinese have got from being a member of the WTO.
27.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.
CABB
A. Profits enlarging B. Technology developing C. Education investing D. Benefits transferring E. Dominance disappearing F. A nation rising |
The following is an imaginary diary entry written by US president. This diary is part of Global Trends 2025, which was written by the US National Intelligence Council
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The transition from old fuels to new will be slow, as will the development of new technologies that present feasible alternatives to fossil fuels or help eliminate food and water problems. All current technologies are inadequate, and new ones will probably not be commercially possible by 2025