In recent decades the so-called Southeast Asian "tigers" have rivaled the western "lions" for stock cliches that make economic headlines. The myth of American economic hegemony over Asia in the imposing and patriarchal figure of Uncle Sam has provided frequent political grist for Southeast Asian political leaders, particularly Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mabathir. He has attempted to forge an international reputation as a snarling tiger, but lately sounds more like a barnyard dog whining at shadows. Without demeaning in any way the remarkable achievements of the newly developing economies of Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, these nations at times appear to be their own worst enemies. This is often exemplified by Dr. Mahathir, who rails at Western bogey whenever an international or domestic crisis provides an opportunity.To be more specific, the recent devaluation of the Philippine and Thai currencies, and the subsequent pressure on the Malaysian currency has inspired Dr. Mahathir to launch an all-out attack on the West as the source of the problem. He even alleges that the United States has deliberately destabilized Southeast Asian economies in revenge for these nations, pandering to the military rule in Myanmar, an action which the United States seems to want censored rather than rewarded. But by resorting to such scapegoat, instead of accepting even a bit responsibility, the Prime Minister.may undermine the future success of the region and Malaysia in particular.Upon further questioning, Dr. Mahathir narrowed his attack to one wealthy individual, the well known philanthropist, Mr. George Soros, whose opposition to Myanmar’s admission to ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)Mahathir found particularly galling. The logical fallacies that underlie such conspiracy theories do not help Malaysia address the serious issues of economic overheating that experts have been warning about for all these difficult periods, which include large deficits and low savings to debt ratios. In fact, the recent dramatic drop in Malaysia’s stock market and currency has led Dr. Mahathir to reverse his initial approach to the crisis. He even announces measures that at least imply he is quite aware of excesses in his own administration’s spending policies that have contributed to this crisis of confidence. In the end, this kind of reaction undermines the esteem that Dr. Mahathir’s enlightened leadership has justly earned. The relative pronoun "which" in the last paragraph refers to ().
A. theories
B. experts
C. periods
D. issues
During recent years we have heard much about "race": how this race does certain things and that race believes certain things and so on. Yet, the (21) phenomenon of race consists of a few surface indications.We judge race usually (22) the coloring of the skin: a white race, a brown race, a yellow race and a black race. But (23) you were to remove the skin you could not (24) anything about the race to which the individual belonged. There is (25) in physical structure, the brain or the internal organs to (26) a difference.There are four types of blood. (27) types are found in every race, and no type is distinct to any race. Human brains are the (28) . No scientists could examine a brain and tell you the race to which the individual belonged. Brains will (29) in size, but this occurs within every race. (30) does size have anything to do with intelligence. The largest brain (31) examined belonged to a person of weak (32) .On the other hand, some of our most distinguished people have had (33) brains.Mental tests which are reasonably (34) show no differences in intelligence between races. High and low test results both can be recorded by different members of any race. (35) equal educational advantages, there will be no difference in average standings, either on account of race or geographical location. Individuals of every race (36) civilization to go backward or forward. Training and education can change the response of a group of people, (37) enable them to behave in a (38) way.The behavior and ideals of people change according to circumstances, but they can always go back or go on to something new (39) is better and higher than anything (40) the past. 22().
A. since
B. if
C. as
D. while
按网络规模和网络中计算机之间的距离,计算机网络可以分为
A. 局域网、广域网、城域网
B. 环形网、星形网、总线形网
C. 无线网、有线网、光纤网
D. 共事资源网、数据处理网、数据传输网
During recent years we have heard much about "race": how this race does certain things and that race believes certain things and so on. Yet, the (21) phenomenon of race consists of a few surface indications.We judge race usually (22) the coloring of the skin: a white race, a brown race, a yellow race and a black race. But (23) you were to remove the skin you could not (24) anything about the race to which the individual belonged. There is (25) in physical structure, the brain or the internal organs to (26) a difference.There are four types of blood. (27) types are found in every race, and no type is distinct to any race. Human brains are the (28) . No scientists could examine a brain and tell you the race to which the individual belonged. Brains will (29) in size, but this occurs within every race. (30) does size have anything to do with intelligence. The largest brain (31) examined belonged to a person of weak (32) .On the other hand, some of our most distinguished people have had (33) brains.Mental tests which are reasonably (34) show no differences in intelligence between races. High and low test results both can be recorded by different members of any race. (35) equal educational advantages, there will be no difference in average standings, either on account of race or geographical location. Individuals of every race (36) civilization to go backward or forward. Training and education can change the response of a group of people, (37) enable them to behave in a (38) way.The behavior and ideals of people change according to circumstances, but they can always go back or go on to something new (39) is better and higher than anything (40) the past. 32().
A. something
B. everything
C. nothing
D. anything