On Sept. 11, an unseen enemy launched an attack on economic, military and govern

On Sept. 11, an unseen enemy launched an attack oneconomic, military and governmental

Landmarks(标志) of theUnited States.

Beyond the tremendous(巨大的)loss of innocent lives and physical property, the attack was clearly aimed atthe ideals of America—our values and the economic system that has made the U.S.economy the envy of the world.

Those responsible for these acts portray(描绘)the United States as the embodiment(化身)of all that is evil

With globalization and the worldwide economy it hasspawned. They use the failures of globalization as an excuse to exploit theirmillions of constituents in the underdeveloped world.

Sometime soon, the U.S. military will strike backagainst those who it is determined have committed these acts. A militaryresponse is appropriate – some would say overdue(期待已久).But even if the military objective is achieved, that alone will not get to theheart of the matter.

It is crucial that the U.S. economy return to fullspeed ahead and continue to be the driving force behind expansion of the globaleconomy.

Globalization, or at least the present phase of it,generally is viewed as having started with the end of the Cold War in 1989. Andfor all its shortcomings, the free flow of goods, services, capital and laboracross the borders of the world’s trading nations — the process that has cometo be called globalization—still offers the best chance to fulfill the dreamsof so many of the world’s poor.

1.The attack on Sept. 11 caused _____.

A. loss to both the military forces and the ordinarycitizens in the U.S.

B. a large variety of losses among the American people

C. greater loss to the American government than thecitizens

D. less loss in the economy of the U.S. than theAmerican ideals

2.The unseen enemy launched the attack because________.

A. some people were jealous of the richness of theUnited States

B. the development of globalization frightened thosewho were conservative

C. everything evil might be thought to have somethingto do with the U.S.

D. the United States was considered the most evilcountry all over the world

3.According to the writer, a military response________.

A. will be successful very soon

B. cannot make any sense to the matter

C. is really hard to some extent

D. will prove justifiable and necessary

4.What benefit will the globalization be of?

A. It will bring the expansion of the world’s economy.

B. The poor will become rich overnight if it isrealized.

C. Nations will be too friendly to start a war againsteach other.

D. The borders between the nations will be abandonedsoon.

5.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Economical factors are of great importance ininternational affairs.

B. The event on Sept. 11 has slowed down the processof globalization.

C. Military forces are necessary in the course of thedevelopment of economy.

D. The progress of globalization depends on therecovery of American economy.

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【答案】

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.A

5.A

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