BEIJING——China will further open its financial sector in “an active and safe” way, the country’s central bank vowed on Friday.
“China will gradually broaden the chance for the participation of foreign capital in the domestic financial market,” said the People’s Bank of China in a report.“We will strengthen the connections between China’s financial market and international ones by attracting more foreign capital in Renminbi-denominated financial products,” the report said.
Meanwhile, channels will also be expanded to allow Chinese investment in foreign financial markets.
The bank said it would ease restrictions on enterprises and individuals possessing and using foreign currencies and increase the number of qualified foreign institutional investors and the value of their investment quotas(份额). “We will make use of the financial market to achieve balanced international payments,” said the bank.
Last year, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) raised the annual quota for individuals buying foreign currency from US $ 20,000 to US $ 50,000.
“China will work hard for a more efficient and vigorous financial market that can better serve international needs,” the bank said.
The country will adjust its financial market rules so they are accepted around the world, encourage reforms and promote more flexible, diversified ways of trading, according to the bank.
China fully opened its financial market to foreign capital on December 11 last year, ending a five-year transitional (过渡的) period after entering WTO.
1. The passage is_______________
A. a piece of news B. an advertisement
C. a poster D. an explanation
2. China is working hard to_____________
A. reduce the interest rate of foreign currencies
B. increase the interest rate of foreign currencies
C. bring in more foreign investment by promising to further open its financial sector
D. adjust its financial markets to resist the invasion of foreign investment
3. To further open financial sector, China has taken many measures EXCEPT
A. Giving more chances to the participation of foreign capital
B. Strengthening the connections between China and other countries by the leaders’ paying visits to each other’s countries
C. Broadening the quotas of enterprises and individuals possessing and using foreign currencies
D. Opening its domestic financial market step by step
4. We can draw a conclusion that___________
A. China’s financial market will be conquered by foreign one
B. China will create a more active and various way of trading and its market will become stronger
C. China will end the transitional period of opening financial sector in five years
D. China will be blind to the foreign investment
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“I didn’t like the ending,” I said to my favorite college professor. It was my junior year of undergraduate, and I was doing an independent study on Victorian literature. I had just finished reading The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, and I was heartbroken with the ending. Prof. Gracie, with all his patience, asked me to think about it beyond whether I liked it or not. He suggested I think about the difference between endings that I wanted for the characters and endings that were right for the characters, endings that satisfied the story even if they didn’t have a traditionally positive outcome. Of course, I would have preferred a different ending for Tom and Maggie Tulliver, but the ending they got did make the most sense for them.
This was an aha moment for me, and I never thought about endings the same way again. From then on, if I wanted to read an ending guaranteed to be happy, I’d pick up a love romance. If I wanted an ending I couldn’t guess, I’d pick up a mystery(悬疑小说). One where I kind of knew what was going to happen, historical fiction. Choosing what to read became easier.
But writing the end — that’s hard. It’s hard for writers because endings carry so much weight with readers. You have to balance creating an ending that's unpredictable, but doesn’t seem to come from nowhere, one that fits what’s right for the characters.
That’s why this issue(期)of Writer’s Digest aims to help you figure out how to write the best ending for whatever kind of writing you’re doing. If it’s short stories, Peter Mountford breaks down six techniques you can try to see which one helps you stick the landing. Elizabeth Sims analyzes the final chapters of five great novels to see what key points they include and how you can adapt them for your work.
This issue won’t tell you what your ending should be — that’s up to you and the story you’re telling — but it might provide what you need to get there.
(1)Why did the author go to Prof. Gracie?
A. |
To discuss a novel. |
B. |
To submit a book report. |
C. |
To argue for a writer. |
D. |
To ask for a reading list. |
(2)What did the author realize after seeing Gracie?
A. |
Writing is a matter of personal preferences. |
B. |
Readers are often carried away by character. |
C. |
Each type of literature has its unique end. |
D. |
A story which begins well will end well. |
(3)What is expected of a good ending?
A. |
It satisfies readers’ taste. |
B. |
It fits with the story development. |
C. |
It is usually positive. |
D. |
It is open for imagination. |
(4)Why does the author mention Peter Mountford and Elizabeth Sims?
A. |
To give examples of great novelists. |
B. |
To stress the theme of this issue. |
C. |
To encourage writing for the magazine. |
D. |
To recommend their new books. |
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The Saint Lukas train doesn’t accept passengers — it accepts only the sick. The Saint Lukas is one of five government-sponsored medical trains that travel to remote towns in central and eastern Russia. Each stop lasts an average of two days, and during that time the doctors and nurses on board provide rural(乡村)populations with basic medical care, X-ray scans and prescriptions.
“People started queuing to make an appointment early in the morning,” says Emile Ducke, a German photographer who traveled with the staff of the Saint Lukas for a two-week trip in November through the vast regions(区域)of Krasnoyarsk and Khakassia.
Russia’s public health care service has been in serious need of modernization. The government has struggled to come up with measures to address the problem, particularly in the poorer, rural areas east of the Volga River, including arranging doctor’s appointments by video chat and expanding financial aid programs to motivate doctors to practice medicine in remote parts of the country like Krasnoyarsk.
The annual arrival of the Saint Lukas is another attempt to improve the situation. For 10 months every year, the train stops at about eight stations over two weeks, before returning to the regional capital to refuel and restock(补给). Then it starts all over again the next month. Most stations wait about a year between visits.
Doctors see up to 150 patients every day. The train’s equipment allows for basic checkups. “I was very impressed by the doctors and their assistants working and living in such little space but still staying focused and very concerned,” says Ducke. “They were the best chance for many rural people to get the treatment they want. ”
(1)How is the Saint Lukas different from other trains?
A. |
It runs across countries. |
B. |
It reserves seats for the seniors. |
C. |
It functions as a hospital. |
D. |
It travels along a river. |
(2)What can we infer from paragraph 3 about Krasnoyarsk?
A. |
It is heavily populated. |
B. |
It offers training for doctors. |
C. |
It is a modern city. |
D. |
It needs medical aid. |
(3)How long can the Saint Lukas work with one supply?
A. |
About a year. |
B. |
About ten months. |
C. |
About two months. |
D. |
About two weeks. |
(4)What is Ducke’s attitude toward the Saint Lukas’ services?
A. |
Appreciative. |
B. |
Doubtful |
C. |
Ambiguous. |
D. |
Cautious. |
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Animals can express their needs using a lot of ways. For instance, almost all animals have distinct vocals(声音) that they rely on to either ask for help, scare away any dangerous animals or look for shelter. But cats are special creatures who possess amazing vocalization skills. They are able to have entire conversations with humans using meows and you're able to interpret it. If a pet cat is hungry, it will keep meowing to attract attention and find food. However, when a cat is looking for affection, they tend to produce stretched and soft meows. Meowing starts as soon as a baby cat is brought to life and uses it to get the mother's attention and be fed.
Cats have many heightened senses, but their sense of smell is quite impressive. They use their noses to assess their environment and look out for any signs of danger. They will sniff out specific areas before they choose a place to relax. However, another way the cats are able to distinguish between situations is by looking for familiar smells. Your cat will likely smell your face and store the smell in its memory and use it to recognize you in the future. That's why most pet cats are able to tell immediately if their owners were around any other cats, which they don't usually like.
Dogs are known for their impressive fetching habit, but cats take this behavior up a notch. Many cats will find random objects outside and bring them to their owners. This is a very old habit that's been present in all kinds of predators(食肉动物). Cats bring gifts for their owners to show they love you. These adorable little hunters are just doing something that it's been in their nature since the beginning of time. So just go along with it!
(1)What can be learned about cats' meowing from the first paragraph?
A. |
It's a survival skill. |
B. |
It's taught by mother cats. |
C. |
It's hard to interpret. |
D. |
It's getting louder with age. |
(2)How does a pet cat assess different situations?
A. |
By listening for sounds. |
B. |
By touching familiar objects. |
C. |
By checking on smells. |
D. |
By communicating with other cats. |
(3)Which best explains the phrase "take. . . up notch" in paragraph 3?
A. |
Perform appropriately. |
B. |
Move faster. |
C. |
Act strangely. |
D. |
Do better. |
(4)What is a suitable title for the text?
A. |
Tips on Finding a Smart Cat |
B. |
Understanding Your Cat's Behavior |
C. |
Have Fun with Your Cat |
D. |
How to Keep Your Cat Healthy |
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Each ARTS FIRST festival is a unique annual celebration of the Harvard community's artistic creativity. We invite you to join us for the coming ARTS FIRST. We look forward to welcoming you as we showcase the creativity of the Harvard arts community through performances, art exhibitions and art-making activities. The festival is a public event for Harvard and community members of all ages.
Light Awash in Watercolor
Learn about the materials and qualities of watercolor paint with experts from the Harvard Art Museums Materials Lab. Try your hand at some of the painting tricks used by artists whose works will be in the upcoming exhibition of American Watercolors 1880-1990: Into the Light.
Spineless Artists: Invertebrate Creativity
From webs to cocoons, invertebrates(无脊椎动物)create some of nature's most delicate and beautiful designs. Join Javier Marin from the Harvard Museum of Natural History to learn how insects and other invertebrates dance, inspire fashion and create art, while making your own spineless artists out of craft(手工艺)materials.
Wheel Throwing
Join instructors from the Ceramics Program and great potters from Quincy, Cabot and Mather Houses for demonstrations using the potter's wheel. Then create your own masterpiece!
Knitting and Pom-Pom Making
Join the Harvard Undergraduate Knitting Circle to make pom-poms and tassels out of thread, or pick up a pair of needles and learn to knit(编织).
(1)What do we know about ARTS FIRST?
A. |
It is an exhibition of oil paintings. |
B. |
It offers art courses for all ages. |
C. |
It presents recreational activities. |
D. |
It is a major tourist attraction. |
(2)Which program will you join if you're interested in drawing pictures?
A. |
Light Awash in Watercolor. |
B. |
Spineless Artists: Invertebrate Creativity. |
C. |
Wheel Throwing. |
D. |
Knitting and Pom-Pom Making. |
(3)What can you do together with Javier Marin?
A. |
Practice a traditional dance. |
B. |
Make handcrafts. |
C. |
Visit a local museum. |
D. |
Feed invertebrates. |
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On March 7,1907,the English statistician Francis Galton published a paper which illustrated what has come to be known as the "wisdom of crowds" effect. The experiment of estimation he conducted showed that in some cases,the average of a large number of independent estimates could be quite accurate.
ㅤThis effect capitalizes on the fact that when people make errors,those errors aren't always the same. Some people will tend to overestimate,and some to underestimate. When enough of these errors are averaged together,they cancel each other out,resulting in a more accurate estimate. If people are similar and tend to make the same errors,then their errors won't cancel each other out. In more technical terms,the wisdom of crowds requires that people's estimates be independent. If for whatever reasons,people's errors become correlated or dependent,the accuracy of the estimate will go down.
ㅤBut a new study led by Joaquin Navajas offered an interesting twist (转折) on this classic phenomenon. The key finding of the study was that when crowds were further divided into smaller groups that were allowed to have a discussion,the averages from these groups were more accurate than those from an equal number of independent individuals. For instance,the average obtained from the estimates of four discussion groups of five was significantly more accurate than the average obtained from 20 independent individuals.
ㅤIn a follow﹣up study with 100 university students,the researchers tried to get a better sense of what the group members actually did in their discussion. Did they tend to go with those most confident about their estimates?Did they follow those least willing to change their minds?This happened some of the time,but it wasn't the dominant response. Most frequently,the groups reported that they "shared arguments and reasoned together." Somehow,these arguments and reasoning resulted in a global reduction in error. Although the studies led by Navajas have limitations and many questions remain,the potential implications for group discussion and decision﹣making are enormous.
(1)What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about? ____
A. |
The methods of estimation. |
B. |
The underlying logic of the effect. |
C. |
The causes of people's errors. |
D. |
The design of Galton's experiment. |
(2)Navajas' study found that the average accuracy could increase even if ____
A. |
the crowds were relatively small |
B. |
there were occasional underestimates |
C. |
individuals did not communicate |
D. |
estimates were not fully independent |
(3)What did the follow﹣up study focus on? ____
A. |
The size of the groups. |
B. |
The dominant members |
C. |
The discussion process. |
D. |
The individual estimates. |
(4)What is the author's attitude toward Navajas' studies?____
A. |
Unclear. |
B. |
Dismissive. |
C. |
Doubtful. |
D. |
Approving. |