2010考研英语阅读模拟训练题二 - 考研专业课真题

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1What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A.To introduce the founder of eBay and his girlfriend.

B.To demonstrate how clever the founder of eBay is.

C.To show how eBay started and has grown.

D.To introduce eBay to people

参考答案： C

To show how eBay started and has grown.

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2Which of the following best summarizes Pierre Omidyar’s intention with regard to eBay?

A.To set up a global internet business.

B.To allow people to freely buy and sell on the internet at acceptable prices

C.To set up a mechanism on the internet to allow people to trade at true market prices

D. To se up a business mechanism for his girlfriend

参考答案： C

To set up a mechanism on the internet to allow people to trade at true market prices

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3Which of these is it NOT necessary for a company selling on the internet to do?

A.Have the most competitive price for each of their online products

B.Be able to change to suit the prevailing market conditions

C. Be prepared to consider all options and alternatives

D.Have a good idea of what their customers do not want

参考答案： A

Have the most competitive price for each of their online products

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4What does “barriers to entry are still low compared with those for most offline businesses” in paragraph 3 mean?

A.It is easier to set up an internet business than a conventional one

B.Internet trade is growing faster than traditional business sector

C.It is cheaper to set up an internet business than a traditional one

D.Companies generally prefer to do business online rather than offline

参考答案： A

It is easier to set up an internet business than a conventional one

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