Chinese fridge manufacturer Wang Guoduan, a man wi...
Chinese fridge manufacturer Wang Guoduan, a man with only 7 years of formal education, is proving you dont have to be a Netrepreneur to take on the world. His is a more old-fashioned success story. Until Wang visited the Guangzhou trade fair in 1983, he had never even seen a fridge. At the time, he was managing a decrepit, state-owned rice-cooker factory in the Guangdong province backwater of Rongqi(pop. 60 000). But today his township enterprise is Chinas largest and most successful refrigerator maker. Last year his Guangdong Kelon Electrical Holdings Co. sold $ 677 million of refrigerators, air-conditioners and other "white goods", commanding nearly a quarter of the domestic market. Already popular in the U. S. , Kelon products are breaking into Europe and Southeast Asia. Now, with China poised to enter the World Trade Organization, Wang has a make-or-break opportunity. WTO market liberalization could increase competitive pressures—harming firms like Kelon—experts warn. But Kelon executives counter that the firm is already competing on level terms against U. S. companies like Whirlpool, which manufactures in China, and will also benefit from falling tariffs in its export markets. "We just have to become even smarter," says Wang. Like many other non-Internet Chinese companies, Kelon will soon find out if its older model still works in a new economy. Until now the company has been as hot as a fridge maker can be. Kelon has repeatedly won awards as the best-run and most investor-friendly company in China, ahead of such leaders as China Telecom and computer giant Legend. Prominent analysts have declared that "Kelon is the best managed company in China. " That helps explain the companys stellar returns: since 1994, profit attributable to shareholders has risen by more than 500%. Last year Kelon produced 2. 2 million, making it one of the worlds top manufacturers. But the boom may be approaching its end as the market for refrigerators in Chinas cities nears saturation. A sluggish economy and increased competition brought about by economic reforms are squeezing profit margins. Despite record sales last year, the company reported a 1.3% fall in operating profit. It has responded by targeting Chinas secondary cities and rural areas, where refrigerators are so rare that many owners proudly display them in the living room, not the kitchen. The company has also branched out into air-conditioners, which it hopes will become Chinas next consumer-appliance fad. Says Rachel Tsang of Vickers Ballas Securities in Hong Kong, "What Kelon has done is revolutionary. The future may depend on whether it can start another revolution. " And theres no reason to suppose it wont, if Wang Guoduan and Kelon keep on humming.
We can infer from the first paragraph of this passage that______.
A．if you want to be a successful man you should spend much time in school
B．Wang Guoduan had learned much about fridge before becoming famous
C．Guangdong Kelon Electrical Holdings Co. is an enterprise owned by state
D．Kelon products have become famous both at home and abroad
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第2題
W: Anything else?
M: Nope，that's all for now. Hey，honey，you know，they're organizing a company basketball team，and I'm thinking about joining. What do you think?
W: Humph.
M: “Humph”. What do you mean by“Humph”?I was the star player in high school.
W: Yeah，twenty-five years ago. Look，I just don't want you to have a heart attack running up and down the court.
M: So，what are you suggesting?Should I just abandon the idea?I'm not that out of shape.
W: Well…you ought to at least have a physical examination before you begin. I mean，it has been at least five years since you played at all.
M: Well，okay，but…
W: And you need to watch your diet and cut back on the fatty foods，like ice cream. And you should try eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.
M: Yeah，you're probably right.
W: And you should take up a little weight training to strengthen your muscles or perhaps try cycling to build up your cardiovascular system. Oh，and you need to go to bed early instead of watching TV half the night.
M: Hey，you're starting to sound like my personal fitness instructor!
W: No，I just love you，and I want you to be around for a long，long time.
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A．Play basketball with friends from work．
B．Try out for the company baseball team．
C．Get in shape and compete in a cycling race．
D．Join a basketball club．
第3題
W: Oh, right. Mr. Smith. Nice to meet you.
M: Same here.
W: Come on in. Let me show you the place. Isn't it something? Spacious, bright, clean. Have you ever seen such a bright, sunny apartment?
M: No, I haven't.
W: This is the kitchen. Everything is brand new. New fridge, new gas stove, new sink.
M: It's beautiful, really. How's the hot water in this place? I'm asking because where we live now we keep running out of hot water. I can't tell you how many cold showers I've had to take. l can't stand taking cold showers.
W: Don't worry. You can shower to your heart's content here. This is the bedroom. Quite large, don't you think?
M: Have you painted it recently? I mean, the walls look a little dingy.
W: Sir, the color is offwhite. We painted the whole apartment just last week.
M: Oh, sorry. Guess my eyes are going. What's the rent?
W: The rent is $500 per month.
M: Does that include utilities?
W: No, utilities aren't included.
M: That's a reasonable price. Well, I would like to talk it over with my wife before we make a decision. Can we call you tomorrow?
W: Sure.
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A．Sunny.
B．Clean.
C．Cramped.
D．Bright
第4題
Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
聽力原文：M: Hi, I'm Mr. Smith. I called you a little while ago about the apartment for rent.
W: Oh, right. Mr. Smith. Nice to meet you. M: Same here. W: Come on in. Let me show you the place. Isn't it something? Spacious, bright, clean. Have you ever seen such a bright, sunny apartment?
M: No, I haven't.
W: This is the kitchen. Everything brand new. New fridge, new gas stove, new sink.
M: It's beautiful, really. How's the hot water in this place? I'm asking because where we live now we keep running out of hot water. I can't tell you how many cold showers I've had to take. I can't stand taking cold showers.
W: Don't worry. You can shower to your heart's content here. This is the bedroom. Quite large, don't you think ?
M: Have you painted it recently? I mean, the walls look a little dingy.
W: Sir, the color is off-white. We painted the whole apartment just last week.
M: Oh, sorry. Guess my eyes are going. What's the rent?
W: The rent is $ 500 per month.
M: Does that include utilities?
W: No, utilities aren't included.
M: That's a reasonable price. Well, I would like to talk it over with my wife before we make a decision. Can we call you tomorrow?
W: Sure.
Which of the following words is inappropriate to describe the apartment for rent?
A．Sunny.
B．Clean.
C．Cramped.
D．Bright.
