The “reversal” of globalization refers to the end of free trade, investment and migration. In the future, wars and wrong policies and the bypass of international laws, agreements and institutions may cause reversals.
全球化提供给我们这个世界的不止是更多经济发展的契机， 还大大增强了我们的抵抗力，可以轻松应对在过去颇具颠覆 力量的事件。
8) Victoria Beckham hasn’t quite picked up on all US customs, anidncurred the wrath of a waitress for allegedly failing to leave a tip.
9) He complains about his own staff as well, those who are nostubdued into silence.
2) The author’s attitude toward globalization is _t_o_s_u_pp_o_r_t _it_s_f_ur_t_he_r_d_e_v_e_lo_p_m_e_n_t_________.
3) What are the main benefits brought by globalization mentioned in the first part of the essay?
After Reading
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words or phrases from the text.
1) In the following week, the questiorneiterated itself in his mind, but he was incapable of answering it.
Answer: There was a poor turnout for the meeting.
1) With rapid economic growth, Chinese people are generally enjoying higher living standards. thanks to
There is a force underlying the growth both in developed and developing countries.
3) This is a world where nations become more and more interdependent. increasingly ( adv. )
Practice
Translate the following sentences into Chinese, paying special attention to the translation of the words in bold.
1) In today’s global economy firms and countries no longer specialize in the production of goods alone but increasingly in the finer tasks that make up the manufacturing, commercial and financial processes, bringing about lower costs, better quality and more choices for consumers.
10) Speeches or statements made in public thatvilify people because of their race, homosexuality, transgender status or HIV or AIDS status in this state are against the laws.
After Reading
1. Answer the following questions according to the text.
1) “Globalization” in this essay means _i_nt_e_rn_a_t_io_n_a_l _ec_o_n_o_m_i_c_i_n_te_g_ra_t_io_n_________.
After Reading
4) How do you understand the “reversal” of globalization as mentioned by the author? What are the possible reversals in the future as implied by the author?
The fall in oil prices brought about an increase in business activity.
5) As our knowledge increases, our perception of the mind becomes greater. enlarge ( v. )
After Reading
4) The f_i_sc_a_iln_come of Tibet Autonomous Region hit 1.06 billion yuan (US$133 million) in the first six months of 2007, an increase of 26.7 percent year-on-
Yes, the author offers two suggestions in order to give globalization a hand: One is countries’ supporting its people in adapting to the market economy; another is the adherence to international cooperation.
在当今的全球经济下，公司和国家不再专营商品生产，而是越 来越专注于精细的任务。这些任务贯穿制造、销售和财务各过 程，并实现降低成本、提高质量和为消费者提供更多选择的目 的。
本句主要涉及定语从句的处理问题。tasks的修饰成分复杂， 因而有必要将定语从句拆分出来。另外，原文specialize省 略，应注意在汉语中补全。
_B_o_t_h_r_ic_h_c_o_u_n_tr_ie_s_a_n_d_p_o_o_r_c_o_u_n_tr_ie_s_a_r_e_d_e_ve_l_o_p_in_g_a_n_d_t_h_e_m_a_r_k_e_t _______ _e_c_o_no_m__y_’s_c_a_p_a_ci_ty__to__fu_l_fi_ll_h_u_m_a_n__ne_e_d_s_i_s _e_nh_a_n_c_e_d__________________ __________________________________________________________.
Thanks to rapid e are generally enjoying higher living standards.
After Reading
2) There is a force that accounts for the growth both in developed and developing countries. underlie ( v. )
As our knowledge increases, our perception of the mind enlarges.
Translation Skills
尽管电脑有很多优点，但它们不能进行创造性的工作，也代替不了人。（定 语转换成状语） These pictures show him in the company of many celebrities. 在这些照片上，我们可以看到他和许多名人在一起。 （主语转换成状语）
Practice
2) Globalization is providing the world with not only greater economic opportunities but also a remarkable resilience to events that in the past would have proven highly disruptive.
6) The office boy tried to dissipate the smoke by opening a window of the meeting room.
After Reading
7) The concept that people are born equal is embodied in the American Constitution.
After Reading
5) The title “Give Globalization a Hand” means “to help globalization develop better”. Does the author put forward any suggestions that can achieve such a goal? What is it?
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