C. optimistic                           D. brisk

7.People from a private industry background sometimes encounter frustration when dealing with command economy.

A. misunderstanding of one's purpose

B. discontentment because unable to achieve desires

C. physical injury

D. attack of bad words

8.The Chinese officials in charge flatly refused to supply bilingual labels.

A. carefully and attentively            B. rudely and violently

C. politely and respectfully            D. completely and firmly

9.Western companies are supposed to be the masters of innovation.

A. newly introduced ideas or methods

B. market research

C. effective production

D. sophisticated products

10.Japanese manufacturers send their top staff to hepl out and hand any proprietary know-how needed.

A. questions                             B. practical ability or skill

C. information                           D. trouble

11.Any western firm will have little choice but to step on the new treadmill too.

A. way of production                     B. routine

C. technical innovation                  D. development approach

12.Officials say that this trade policy overhaul will help the economy.

A. catch                                 B. examination

C. thorough change                       D. stop

13.Technical literacy is now more widely diffused throughout Japanese business.

A. understood                            B. accepted

C. admired                               D. scattered