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The Cutting Edge

Economists and governments agree these days on the crucial importance of foreign direct investment (FDI). They see it both as the global market’s "seal of approval" on a country’s policies and prospects, and as a force, especially in developing countries, for far-reaching economic change. This consensus is surprising when you remember that FDI remains politically sensitive in many poor, and some not-so-poor, countries. But the benefits are so great that reservations on this account have been put aside. The point about FDI is that it is far more than mere "capital": it is a uniquely potent bundle of capital, contacts, and managerial and technological knowledge. It is the cutting edge of globalization.
The outlook for FDI-in total, and country by country--is therefore a matter of great interest. Forecasting it, however, is far from easy. The determinants are complicated, and not always susceptible to m
A. is to be severely limited B. is to be expanded
B. remain uncertain
C. diminish gradually

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Economists and governments agree these days on the crucial importance of foreign direct investment (FDI). They see it both as the global market’s "seal of approval" on a country’s policies and prospects, and as a force, especially in developing countries, for far-reaching economic change. This consensus is surprising when you remember that FDI remains politically sensitive in many poor, and some not-so-poor, countries. But the benefits are so great that reservations on this account have been put aside. The point about FDI is that it is far more than mere "capital": it is a uniquely potent bundle of capital, contacts, and managerial and technological knowledge. It is the cutting edge of globalization.
The outlook for FDI-in total, and country by country--is therefore a matter of great interest. Forecasting it, however, is far from easy. The determinants are complicated, and not always susceptible to m
A. Because it generates tax revenue for host governments.
B. Because it signifies an approval on a country’s policies and prospects.
C. Because it is a politically stabilizing force.
D. Because it transforms the management practice of the host countries.

[单项选择]Mainstream pro-market economists all agree that competition is an ______ spur to efficiency and innovation.
A. extravagant
B. indispensable
C. intermittent
D. exquisite

[单项选择] Some of today’’s most cutting-edge technology is now being used to help students with special needs. No longer just the province of games for "video needs", virtual reality has come into its own as a tool for special education teachers and therapists. As such, it is used for assessment, teaching, and practice, according to Skip Rizzo, research assistant professor at the University of Southern California. For example, virtual reality has been used effectively to assess students’’ depth perception, with the results being quite different from those obtained from traditional paper and pencil tests. It is also used to help students gain transition skills. Students with autism or developmental delay can visit a virtual supermarket, take public transportation, cross the street, or organize his or her day. Students in wheelchairs can learn how to navigate buildings And the beauty is, these students can make any number of mistakes without endangering themselves. In fact, one of the b
A. To give special students a chance to experience life in the outside world.
B. To train teachers to work with students with special needs.
C. To allow special students to learn life-skills in a safe environment.
D. To prepare special students to transition into mainstream society.