A. trains were not suitable for short distance passenger transportation

B. trains were not the fastest and most convenient form of transportation

C. trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to be

D. trains could not compete with planes in terms of luxury and convenience

28.To encourage consumers to travel by train, DDB Needham emphasized _______.

A. the freedom and convenience provided on trians

B. the practical aspects of train trips

C. the adventurous aspects of train trips

D. the safety and cleanliness of train trips

29.The train ads were placed among family-oriented TV programs involving nature and America because _______.

A. they could focus on meaningful travel experiences

B. they could increase the effectiveness of the TV programs

C. their profits could be increased by some 15 percent

D. most travel-lovers and nervous fliers were believed to be among the audiences

30.According to the passage, the Empire Builder enjoyed an increase in ridership and profits because _______.

A. the attractiveness of its name and route was effectively advertised

B. it provided an exciting travel experience

C. its passengers could enjoy the great western outdoors

D. it was widely advertised in newspapers and magazines in Chicago and Seatle

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用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题纸上，不能答在试题卷上。

III.Put the following phrases into Chinese.（10%）

31.natural resources

32.import restrictions

33.desk research

34.OECD

35.Pilot Model

IV.Put the following phrases into English.(10%)

36.跨国公司

37.产品展示

38.出口标签

39.债券市场

40.扰乱市场

V.Translate the following sentences into English. (20%)

41.为了加入世界贸易组织，我们国家进行（carry out）了关税改革。

42.因特网使国际调查不仅变得容易得多而且廉价极了。

43.难以找到的数据信息现在只要动一下鼠标（at a click of a mouse）就能得到（become accessible）。

44.这种款式女裙的销售开始趋于平稳（level off）。

45.当他们行于山顶公路时夜幕降临了（set in）。

VI.Translate the following sentences into Chinese. (20%)

46.This company brings out a new product every half year.

47.His leg was badly injured and he had to withdraw from the race.

48.In all kinds of international business activities, English is the most widely used language.

49.In order to protect domestic car industry from the impact of foreign cars, the government put a high tax on the imported car.