【C6】A．extentB．partC．degreeD．volume

【C5】

A．far-reaching

B．complex

C．lasting

D．short-lived

【C4】

A．as

B．because

C．though

D．however

【C3】

A．advancing

B．ebbing

C．flowing

D．ascending

【C2】

A．view

B．appetite

C．taste

D．bias

s developed a(n)【C2】______for high-end fashion and jewelry. But that sales boom is【C3】______based on the disappointing results many Western luxury retailers have reported of late,【C4】______much suggests this slowdown will be【C5】______. French luxury brand Hermes said watch sales fell 11% in large【C6】______because of China, and the company is expecting overall growth this year to remain【C7】______compared to recent averages. Meanwhile, Prada said it expects the tough times for luxury to continue after its China sales fell 4% in 2014. 【C8】______, Hermes, known for its highly coveted Birkin bags and horse-themed silk scarves that go for thousands of dollars each, has continued to【C9】______its stores in China. Why? Because there is【C10】______data to suggest that luxurys current slowdown in China is【C11】______a speed bump. According to a new report by the Economic Intelligence Unit【C12】______by Citigroup, China s wealthy will have double the【C13】______of their U.S counterpart within five years. That means a lot of people will be wanting to shop at Prada and Gucci and buying expensive Estee Lauder beauty products. And such companies are happy to【C14】______. Fashion company Michael Kors which is just getting started with its China expansion, recently said sales there are "starting to【C15】______." Kors main competitor Coach, which plans several new stores in China, saw its sales there rise 13% in its most recent quarter. Tiffany is full【C16】______ahead with its China expansion【C17】______disappointing numbers over the holidays at its Hong Kong stores, a favorite haunt of mainland customers. So it s clear that any Chinese slowdown is seen by luxury and retail executives as a temporary change. "Chinas prestige beauty growth remains at high single digits, and we see【C18】______opportunities to enter additional cities, doors and【C19】______, and【C20】______more brands," Estee Lauder CEO said last month.

【C1】

A．thrived

B．appeared

C．risen

D．started

According to the last paragraph, which one is true about emerging markets?

A．Most people suffer from long-term diseases.

B．People get diseases much easier than before.

C．People"s lifespan has been gready prolonged.

D．Imported drugs" price has been greatly cut down.

The main idea of Paragraph 4 is______.

A．battles in medical field

B．cases of patented drugs

C．conflicts among countries

D．brawl over medicine price

The example of HIV plague is to______.

A．illustrate how drug firms protect drug price

B．demonstrate AIDS is an extremely hazardous disease

C．prove that government has nothing to do to cut down drug price

D．show how the nickname " Big Pharma v Nelson Mandela" was earned

The price of drugs is high mainly because______.

A．the cost of manufacture is high

B．creation costs a lot in production

C．drug firms want to make more money

D．pharmaceutical companies ignore the pain of the poor

Pharmaceuticals are important because______.

A．they carry a moral weight

B．they can prevent and cure diseases

C．they can reflect a country"s economy

D．they will make society function better