旌黄有寸 《商务英语》 试卷 factories and farms.The growth and expansion of the United States were directly related to the means of transportation available at the time.The more compact cities of the U.S.eastern seaboard are the result of early human and animal-based transportation systems that allowed only short trips.The more sprawling cities of the western United States are the result of an automobile-based transportation system that permits much longer travel distances. Transportation is vital to a nation's economy.Reducing the costs of transporting natural resources to production sites and moving finished goods to markets is one of the key factors in economic competition.The transportation industry is the largest industry in the world.It includes the manufacture and distribution of vehicles,the production and distribution of fuel,and the provision of transportation services.In the 1990s,approximately 11 percent of the U.S.gross domestic product and an estimated 10 percent of all jobs in the United States were related to the transportation industry. The same transportation systems that link a nation can also be used in the nation's war efforts.The rapid movement of troops,equipment,and supplies can be a deciding factor in winning a battle or a war.Just as mobilizing a nation's military strength is critical to success,disabling an enemy's transportation system is usually an early strategic objective of any armed conflict. Questions: 1.Which of the following isn't the benefit brought by transport? A.People can live throughout the territory of a nation. B.People who live in remote regions can lead a comfortable life. C.People can enjoy better medical care. D.People who live in remote areas can keep in touch with the outside world. 2.Why are the cities of American eastern seacoast so densely populated? A.Because the cities are economically prosperous and people like to live there. B.Because the earlier transportation tools were able to transport large amount of passengers. C.Because the climate there is enjoyable. D.Because the earlier transportation tools couldn't travel long. 3.Which of the following is the contribution made by transportation to economy? A.It makes faster delivery. B.It makes quicker payment. C.It reduces the transportation cost. D.It makes higher quality of the products. 4.The transportation industry doesn't include_ A.vehicle manufacture and distribution B.fuel production and distribution C.the provision of transportation services D.the transmission of knowledge 3《商务英语》 试卷 3 factories and farms. The growth and expansion of the United States were directly related to the means of transportation available at the time. The more compact cities of the U.S. eastern seaboard are the result of early human and animal-based transportation systems that allowed only short trips. The more sprawling cities of the western United States are the result of an automobile-based transportation system that permits much longer travel distances. Transportation is vital to a nation’s economy. Reducing the costs of transporting natural resources to production sites and moving finished goods to markets is one of the key factors in economic competition. The transportation industry is the largest industry in the world. It includes the manufacture and distribution of vehicles, the production and distribution of fuel, and the provision of transportation services. In the 1990s, approximately 11 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product and an estimated 10 percent of all jobs in the United States were related to the transportation industry. The same transportation systems that link a nation can also be used in the nation’s war efforts. The rapid movement of troops, equipment, and supplies can be a deciding factor in winning a battle or a war. Just as mobilizing a nation’s military strength is critical to success, disabling an enemy’s transportation system is usually an early strategic objective of any armed conflict. Questions: 1. Which of the following isn’t the benefit brought by transport? A. People can live throughout the territory of a nation. B. People who live in remote regions can lead a comfortable life. C. People can enjoy better medical care. D. People who live in remote areas can keep in touch with the outside world. 2. Why are the cities of American eastern seacoast so densely populated? A. Because the cities are economically prosperous and people like to live there. B. Because the earlier transportation tools were able to transport large amount of passengers. C. Because the climate there is enjoyable. D. Because the earlier transportation tools couldn’t travel long. 3. Which of the following is the contribution made by transportation to economy? A. It makes faster delivery. B. It makes quicker payment. C. It reduces the transportation cost. D. It makes higher quality of the products. 4. The transportation industry doesn’t include . A. vehicle manufacture and distribution B. fuel production and distribution C. the provision of transportation services D. the transmission of knowledge