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President Clinton’s decision on Apr.8 to send Chinese Premier1 Zhu Rongji packing without an agreement on China’s entry into the World Trade Organization seemed to be a massive miscalculation. The President took a drubbing from much of the press, which had breathlessly reported that a deal was in the bag. The Cabinet and Whit2 House still appeared divided, and business leaders were characterized as furious over the lost opportunity. Zhu charged that Clinton lacked “the courage” to reach an accord. And whe n Clinton later telephoned the angry Zhu to pledge a renewed effort at negotiations3, the gesture was widely portrayed4 as a flip-flop.
In fact, Clinton made the right decision in holding out for a better WTO deal. A lot more horse trading is needed before a final agreement can be reached. And without the Administration’s goal of a “bullet-proof agreement” that business lobbyists can enthusiastically sell to a Republican Congress, the whole process will end up in partisan5 acrimony that could harm relations with China for years.
THE HARD PART. Many business lobbyists, while disappointed that the deal was not closed, agree that better terms can still be had. And Treasury6 Secretary Robert E. Rubin, National Economic Council Director Gene7 B. Sperling, Commerce Secretary William M. Daley, and top trade negotiator Charlene Barshefsky all advised Clinton that while the Chinese had made a remarkable8 number of concessions9, “we’re not there yet,” according to senior officials.
Negotiating with Zhu over the remaining issues may be the easy part. Although Clinton can signal U.S. approval for China’s entry into the WTO himself, he needs Congress to grant Beijing permanent most-favored-nation status as part of a broad trade accord. And the temptation for meddling10 on Capital Hill may prove over-whelming. Zhu had barely landed before Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss) declared himself skeptical11 that China deserved entry into the WTO. And Senators Jesse A. Helms (R-N.C.) and Emest F. Hollings (D-S. C.) promised to introduce a bill requiring congressional approval of any deal.
The hidden message from these three textile-state Southerners： Get more protection for the U. S. clothing industry. Hoping to smooth the way, the Administration tried, but failed, to budge12 Zhu on textiles. Also left in the lurch13： Wall Street, Hollywood, and Detroit. Zhu refused to open up much of the lucrative14 Chinese securities market and insisted on “cultural” restrictions15 on American movies and music. He also blocked efforts to allow U. S. auto16 makers17 to provide fleet financing.
BIG JOB. Already, business lobbyists are blanketing Capitol Hill to presale any eventual18 agreement, but what they’ve heard so far isn’t encouraging. Republicans, including Lott, say that “the time just isn’t right” for the deal. Translation：We’re determined19 to make it look as if Clinton has capitulated to the Chinese and is ignoring human, religious, and labor20 rights violations21; the theft of nuclear-weapons technology; and the sale of missile parts to America’s enemies. Beijing’s fierce critics within the Democratic Party, such as Senator Paul D. Wellstone of
Minnesota and House Minority leader Richard A. Gephardt of Missouri, won’t help, either.
Just how tough the lobbying job on Capitol Hill will be become clear on Apr. 20, when Rubin lectured 19chief executives on the need to discipline their Republican allies. With business and the White House still trading charges over who is responsible for the defeat of fast-track trade
negotiat ing legislation in 1997, working together won’t be easy. And Republicans—with a wink—say that they’ll eventually embrace China’s entry into the WTO as a favor to Corporate22 America. Though not long before they torture Clinton. But Zhu is out on a limb, and if Congress overdoes23 the criticism, he may be forced by domestic critics to renege. Business must make this much dear to both its GOP allies and the Whit House： This historic deal is too important to risk losing to any more partisan squabbling
1. The main idea of this passage is
[A]. The Contradiction between the Democratic Party and
the Republican Party.
[B]. On China’s entry into WTO.
[C]. Clinton was right.
[D]. Business Lobbyists Control Capitol Hill.
2. What does the sentence “Also left in the lurch： Wall Street, Hollywood, Detroit” convey?
[A]. Premier Zhu rejected their requirements.
[B]. The three places overdid24 criticism.
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英语阅读天天练7
英语阅读天天练7 15. All the employees except the manager ________ to work online at home. A. encourages B. encourage C. is encouraged D. are encouraged 16. One ought ________ for what one hasn't done. A. not to be punished B. to not be puished C. to not punish D. not be punished 17. A left-luggage office is a place where bags ________ be left for a short time, especially at a railway station. A. should B. can C. must D. will 18. --Is Professer Smith giving the speech today? --It ________ be him. He is abroad right now. A. mustn't B. needn't C. won't D. can't 19. It's nearly time for the meeting to start. The manager ________ be here soon. A. could B. should C. need D. would 20. ________ she couldn't understand was ________ fewer and fewer students showed interest in her lessons. A. What ; why B. That ; whatC. What ; because D. Why; that 21. Information has been put forward ________ more middle school graduates will be admitted into universities. A. while B. that C. when D. as 22. A poet and artist ________ coming to speak to us about Chinese literature and painting tomorrow afternoon.A. is B. are C. was D. were 23. ________ we will start the project has not been decided yet. A. That B. Who C. What D. When 24. He is the only one of the students who ________ a winner of schoolarship for three years. A. is B. has been C. are D. have been 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A About ten years ago, a young and very successful businessman named Josh was traveling down a Chicago neighborhood street. He was going a bit too fast in his shiny, black, 12 cylinder Jaguar XKE, which was only two months old. He was watching for kids rushing out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no child came out, but a brick sailed out and - WHUMP! - it hit the Jaguar's shiny black side door! SCREECH ... ! ! ! ! Immediately Josh stopped the car, jumped out, seized the kid and pushed him up against a parked car. He shouted at the kid, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing?!" "That's my new Jaguar, that brick you threw is gonna cost you a lot of money. Why did you throw it?" "Please, mister, please...I'm sorry! I didn't know what else to do!" begged the youngster. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop!" tears were streaming down the boy's face as he pointed around the parked car. "It's my brother, mister," he said. "He rolled off the curb (路沿) and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up. " Sobbing, the boy asked the businessman, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me. " Moved by the words, the young businessman lifted the young man back into the wheelchair and took out his handkerchief and wiped the scrapers and cuts, checking to see that everything was going to be OK. He then watched the younger brother push him down the sidewalk toward their home. It was a long walk back to the black, shining, 12 cylinder Jaguar XKE -- a long and slow walk. Josh never did fix the side door of his Jaguar. He kept the dent (凹痕) to remind him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at him to get his attention. Feel for the bricks of life coming you. 50. The boy threw a brick at the businessman's car because ________. A. he wanted to ask for some money B. he wanted to get help from the driver C. the businessman drove at a high speed D. he hated the brand-new car very much 51. What can we learn from the passage? A. Josh would accept the money from the kids. B. The two kids were Josh's neighbors. C. Josh's new car broke down easily. D. Josh was a kind-hearted man. 52. According to the passage, the last sentence means ________. A. trying to be more understanding seeing others in trouble B. trying to get ready for the trouble in your future life C. driving fast in a neighborhood street is dangerous D. protecting oneself from being hurt B Trip 1 Black Bear Count There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary. Cost: Free When: May 8 Trip 2 Garland Valley Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary. Cost: ＄15 When: May 8, May 15 Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours. Cost: ＄12 When: May 8, May 15, May 22 Equipment to be needed: ·Please bring enough water and food for all walks. ·Wear good walking shoes--no high heels. ·Wear a hat for day walks. ·Dress warmly for night walks. ·Children must be with an adult. ·Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks. ·Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place. Bookings: ·Bookings for the above trips can be done by telephone (893 - 4847) or on the Internet at (www. bluemountaintour, com) 53. Where are these trips? A. In a large city. B. In a park in the mountains. C. In a special zoo. D. In three different countries. 54. Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips? A. Good walking shoes. B. A pair of glasses. C. Food and water. D. A sleeping bag. 55. What is the best title for the passage? A. Adventure Travel in America B. Hunting around the Great Mountains C. Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains