国开学习网《高级英语阅读（2）》形考任务二答案

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Section I New wordsII. Fill in the blanks with words from the box below. (3points each) areas global policy technology created infrastructure priority economic protectionist require It may sound as if the situation is hopeless for developing countries ever to have a competitive edge in (1) trade — but perhaps not. East Asia, for example, has found far more (2) success than Africa has. The key to success seems to lie in each government’s economic (3) . Malaysia and Thailand have the same tropical climate as many African countries, but their economies — unlike those of Africa — are growing fast. The reason? Their governments have (4) an economic climate in which people can move from agriculture to manufacturing. Geography is not the terrible obstacle to manufacturing that it is to farming. To help new entrepreneurs, these governments pay careful attention to (5) such as (6) (harbors, railroads, and so on) and telecommunication. In other countries, such as India, information technology (infotech) is driving the economy in some cities. Computer (7) doesn’t depend on geography, but it does 8 educated workers. Therefore, education must be a 9 . In addition, governments of developing countries must work with developed countries and persuade them to drop 10 policies. Clearly, it is possible for government policy to prepare a path out of poverty in even poor countries.
According to the reading, people who think about changing careers generally __.
A. quit their jobs
B. are afraid of quitting their jobs
C. find another one right away
D. grow and advance in a new organization
There is a high rate of unemployment in some countries, but skilled workers __.
A. lose their jobs
B. try to reach a decision
C. use computers
D. with training can still get jobs
If a person dreams about doing another job, __.
A. he is suited for it
B. he can run a business
C. he still may not be able to do it
D. he will be satisfied as a chef
Having a part-time job __.
A. is a good way to try another career
B. sounds glamorous
C. is very stressful
D. builds up a person’s career
You should stay in a new career at least five years because __.
A. it’s your specialty
B. you moved from one company to another
C. you can do a good job and advance in that time
D. the transition will be smoother
You have to be rich to travel.
A. T
B. F
There is greater variety today in types of travel than there used to be.
A. T
B. F
Today, train travel is more than just a way to get from place to place.
A. T
B. F
The Murder Mystery Trains are not fun.
A. T
B. F
Ecotours are often not very comfortable.
A. T
B. F