With the development of the global economy, many companies engage in a worldwide manufacturing business and claim they are a multinational company. Some economists (31) between the international firm and the multinational company in the following way. the "international firm" is a term that (32) enterprises with various degrees of world orientation in their business; (33) the "multinational company" is one type of international firm. The international firm engages in any activity or (34) of activities from exporting, importing and licensing to full scale manufacturing in a number of countries. The international (35) of such a company varies from the point at which overseas sales and profits take on importance and top management begins to (36) some attention to them to the stage (37) the company is globally oriented in its marketing, production, (38) , and other decisions and (39) alternative opportunities around the world. When a company reaches the latter stage, it be-comes (40) . Thus, the multinational company is one type of international company. It is a (41) developed international company with a deep worldwide involvement and a global perspective in its management and decision making. More (42) , the multinational company in manufacturing does business in a number of countries; it has a substantial commitment of its resources in international business; it (43) international production in a number of countries; and it has a (44) perspective in its management. Significant (45) exist among multinational companies. First, such a company may not (46) do business in every region and country in the world, (47) it considers opportunities throughout the world. Second, it has a (48) portion of its assets invested in international business; (49) it makes a substantial part of its sales and earns a considerable part of its (50) overseas.
A. difficulties
B. differences
C. similarities
D. relationships
According to the U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , car crashes are the leading cause of death among children between 5 and 14 years of age. Says NHTSA: " (61) 50% of children who die in crashes are unrestrained. In addition, 4 out of 5 children are (62) restrained. " The NHTSA offers a number of safety (63) and cautions for those who are accompanied by children while driving. (64) laws vary from country to country and even from state to state, these guidelines may serve as food for (65) to many parents and guardians of children. The safest place for all children is in the back seat. Infants should be placed in a rear-facing child safety seat in the baekseat of the car. A child (66) a year old and weighing at least 20 pounds may be placed in a forward-facing seat. At 40 pounds, the child can use a "booster seat(儿童案例椅) ", (67) is secured by one of the car’s lap and shoulder belts. At approximately 80 pounds and a (68) of about four feet nine inches, the child may begin using an adult safety strap. Children should not sit in the front passenger seat (69) they are at least 13 years of age. Front- passenger air bags can cause serious (70) to younger children and babies. When a booster seat is used, a lap belt alone will not provide (71) protection if the booster seat does not have a (72) . Do not think that a shoulder belt alone will protect a small child; in the (73) of a crash, the belt may (74) the neck of the child, causing serious injury or even death. Follow instructions closely when (75) and using child seats. According to NHTSA, "even the ’safest’ seat may not protect your child if it isn’t used correctly. \
A. affair
B. business
C. event
D. matter
According to the U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , car crashes are the leading cause of death among children between 5 and 14 years of age. Says NHTSA: " (61) 50% of children who die in crashes are unrestrained. In addition, 4 out of 5 children are (62) restrained. " The NHTSA offers a number of safety (63) and cautions for those who are accompanied by children while driving. (64) laws vary from country to country and even from state to state, these guidelines may serve as food for (65) to many parents and guardians of children. The safest place for all children is in the back seat. Infants should be placed in a rear-facing child safety seat in the baekseat of the car. A child (66) a year old and weighing at least 20 pounds may be placed in a forward-facing seat. At 40 pounds, the child can use a "booster seat(儿童案例椅) ", (67) is secured by one of the car’s lap and shoulder belts. At approximately 80 pounds and a (68) of about four feet nine inches, the child may begin using an adult safety strap. Children should not sit in the front passenger seat (69) they are at least 13 years of age. Front- passenger air bags can cause serious (70) to younger children and babies. When a booster seat is used, a lap belt alone will not provide (71) protection if the booster seat does not have a (72) . Do not think that a shoulder belt alone will protect a small child; in the (73) of a crash, the belt may (74) the neck of the child, causing serious injury or even death. Follow instructions closely when (75) and using child seats. According to NHTSA, "even the ’safest’ seat may not protect your child if it isn’t used correctly. \
A. fixing
B. striping
C. installing
D. fitting
According to the U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , car crashes are the leading cause of death among children between 5 and 14 years of age. Says NHTSA: " (61) 50% of children who die in crashes are unrestrained. In addition, 4 out of 5 children are (62) restrained. " The NHTSA offers a number of safety (63) and cautions for those who are accompanied by children while driving. (64) laws vary from country to country and even from state to state, these guidelines may serve as food for (65) to many parents and guardians of children. The safest place for all children is in the back seat. Infants should be placed in a rear-facing child safety seat in the baekseat of the car. A child (66) a year old and weighing at least 20 pounds may be placed in a forward-facing seat. At 40 pounds, the child can use a "booster seat(儿童案例椅) ", (67) is secured by one of the car’s lap and shoulder belts. At approximately 80 pounds and a (68) of about four feet nine inches, the child may begin using an adult safety strap. Children should not sit in the front passenger seat (69) they are at least 13 years of age. Front- passenger air bags can cause serious (70) to younger children and babies. When a booster seat is used, a lap belt alone will not provide (71) protection if the booster seat does not have a (72) . Do not think that a shoulder belt alone will protect a small child; in the (73) of a crash, the belt may (74) the neck of the child, causing serious injury or even death. Follow instructions closely when (75) and using child seats. According to NHTSA, "even the ’safest’ seat may not protect your child if it isn’t used correctly. \
A. cut off
B. cut across
C. cut down
D. cut in