一、阅读理解：

　　Nowadays，we hear a lot about the growing threat ofglobalization，accompanied by those warnings that the richpattern of local life is being undermined，and manydialects and traditions are becoming extinct. But stop and think for a momentabout the many positive aspects that globalization is bringing. Read on and youare bound to feel comforted，ready to face the global future，which is surely inevitable now.

　　Consider theInternet，that prime example of our shrinking world.Leaving aside the all-to-familiar worries about pornography and politicalextremism，even the most narrow-minded must admit thatthe net offers immeasurable benefits，not justin terms of education，the sector for which it was originallydesigned，but more importantly on a global level，the spread of news and comment. It will beincreasingly difficult for politicians to maintain their regimes ofmisinformation，as the oppressed will not only find supportand comfort，but also be able to organize themselvesmore effectively.

　　MTV is anotherglobal provider that is often criticized for imposing popular culture on theunsuspecting millions around the world. Yet the viewers’ judgment on MTV is undoubtedly positive;it is regarded as indispensable by most of the globalteenage generation who watch it，a vital part of growing up. And in thefinal analysis，what harm can a few songs and videos cause?

　　Is the worlddominance of brands like Nike and Coca-Cola so bad for us，when all is said and done?Sportswear and soft drinks are harmless products whencompared to the many other things that have been globally available for alonger period of time—heroin and cocaine，for example. In any case，justbecause Nike shoes and Coke cans are for sale，it doesn’t mean you have to buy them—even globalization cannot deprive the individual ofhis free will.

　　Critics ofglobalization can stop issuing their doom and gloom statements. Life goes on，and has more to offer for many citizens of the worldthan it did for their parents’ generation.

　　66. Some people feel sad about globalizationbecause they believe it will .

　　A. bring threat tothe world peace

　　B. impact thediversified local life

　　C. disrupt theirpresent easy life style

　　D. increase thesize of people speaking dialects

　　67. Internet was originally designed .

　　A. to promoteeducation B.to distribute news and comment

　　C. to relievepeople of worries D.to publicize political beliefs

　　68. What is the writer’s attitude towards globalization?

　　A. Suspicious. B. Positive. C. Indifferent. D.Contemptuous.

　　69. It is implied in the passage that Nike andCoca-cola .

　　A. should notbecome dominant brands

　　B. has beenignored by many people

　　C. cannot becompared with drugs

　　D. shouldn’t havecaused so much concern

　　70. Which of the following could be the best titleof the passage?

　　A. GlobalizationIs Standardization.

　　B. Globalization：Like It or Lump It.

　　C. Globalization：Don’t Worry，Be Happy.

　　D. GlobalizationBrings Equality.

　　译文：

　　如今，我们听到很多关于全球化威胁不断增长的说法，还听到了这样的警告：丰富多彩的地方生活模式将被破坏，很多方言和传统将会灭绝。但是，停下来仔细想想全球化带来的有利之处。接着思考下去，你一定会感到宽慰，做好准备面对不可避免的全球化的未来。

　　想一想因特网这个使我们的世界缩小的最基本的例子。暂且把人们对色情和政治极端化普遍存在的担忧放在一边，即使是目光最短浅的人也必须承认网络给我们带来了无法估量的利益，不仅仅是教育——网络本意是为教育而设计的。更重要的是在全球范围内传播新闻和评论。对于政治家们来说，想要利用假信息来维护他们的政权将变得越来越难，受压迫者不仅可以得到支持与宽慰，而且可以更有效地组织自己。

　　音乐电视是另一个全球化传播者，经常因为把流行文化观点强加给全世界数以百万计的没有疑心的人而受到谴责。但是，毫无疑问，观众对于音乐电视的评论是肯定的：全世界大多数看音乐电视的青少年一代认为音乐电视是非常必要的。他们是正在成长的主要群体。最后的分析结论是：几首歌和几段视频又能产生怎样的危害呢?

　　当所有的都已经说完做完的时候，像耐克、可口可乐这样的世界主导品牌会对我们有害处吗?相比其他在世界范围内流行了相当相当长时间的海洛因、可卡因等，体育运动服和软饮料对我们根本没有害处。不管怎样，正因为耐克和可口可乐正在等待销售，这并不意味着你必须购买它们——即使是全球化，也不能剥夺个人的自由意愿。

　　批评全球化的人可以停止发表他们的悲观言论了。生活在继续，并将提供给这个世界上许多人比他们的前辈更多的乐趣。