听力原文： Chicago Motorola, the American electronics manufacturer, is to cut an extra 4,00
听力原文： Chicago
Motorola, the American electronics manufacturer, is to cut an extra 4,000 jobs in a move to trim costs. It's been losing ground to arch-rival Nokia in the intensely competitive global market for mobile phones. Competition between rival manufacturers is cutting throat in the extreme. There are four big mobile phone makers: Nokia, the market leader, Sony Ericsson, Samsung and Motorola. Currently Motorola is seen as the weakest with relatively high costs and few snazzy new models. The company had already announced 3,500 job cuts. Now it's slashing another 4,000 posts. It's part of a restructuring program intended to trim operating costs by a billion dollars. The company says its number one priority is restoring profits, not gaining market share at any price.
Moscow
In an interview ahead of this week's G8 summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to point Russian missiles towards Europe for the first time since the end of the Cold War, if the United States builds a defense shield in Eastern Europe. He then went on to accuse the West of hypocrisy in criticizing Russia's human rights record. Responding to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, he said the United States is the main violator of freedoms and human rights around the world and he added that France, Germany and Britain have problems of their own. Finally he accused Britain of foolishness in trying to extradite a former KGB officer for the murder of Alexander Litvinenko.
Sydney
Migrants applying for Australian citizenship will have to know about the traditions of indigenous people and the colors of the nation's flag to pass new citizenship tests. Sport is also likely to feature prominently, along with geography and politics. Prospective citizens won't have to absorb long lists of facts and figures. The government does, however, want them to have a decent grasp of what customs and values make this country tick. The Prime Minister, John Howard, has said the tests will promote social harmony and integration. Those who fail will be able to resit the quiz. Critics believe the measures will discriminate against migrants with low levels of literacy and for whom English is not their first language.
Washington
The World Bank's president Paul Wolfowitz is facing calls for his resignation after it was revealed that a promotion was awarded to his girlfriend. When Mr. Wolfowitz took over the presidency of the bank, his partner, Shaha Riza, was an employee. The World Bank Staff Association claims that she received preferential treatment and was given a large salary increase and a promotion. Even before this crisis, Mr. Wolfowitz's leadership of the hank had been highly controversial. He clashed frequently with insiders who regarded his management style. and his policies as unacceptable, in particular, his insistence that bank help for poor nations be tied in future to their willingness to root out corruption.
Mumbai
"Don't forget India's farmers." That was the message Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had for the Indian business community at a conference held in Mumbai. Speaking at an industry conference, the Indian leader addressed some of India's most powerful and influential businessmen. He told them the plight of the poor shouldn't be forgotten whilst making profits. India's economic growth has created wealth for many in India's cities. But that wealth has yet to trickle down to Indian villages where over sixty percent of Indians live. Millions of India's farmers still live on less than two dollars a day.
Questions:
6.Which of the following is true about Motorola？
7.What was Russian President Putin's response to America's missile shield plan in East Europe？
8.What is the requirement for migrants applying for Australian citizenship？
9.Which of the following prompted Wolfowitz~s possible resignation from the presidency of the World Bank？
A．It will recruit 4,000 new employees.
B．It will slash more jobs to reduce costs.
C．It takes the lead in its competition against Nokia.
D．Its new mobile phone models are selling well on the market.
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