Question

    Hainan wants to be known for more than sunshine and beaches. The tropical island has set an ambitious goal to become the country’s southern centre of technological innovation. The approval of the establishment of the Hainan Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ, 自由贸易区试点) has opened a new era for the island’s development. This island will be granted more autonomy (自主权) to reform.

The first global tech company to commit itself to a presence on the island was Microsoft. The U.S. technology giant has formed a partnership with the provincial government to transform Hainan into a powerhouse of software development. Singaporean investment company Temasek, which had invested in Tencent and Alibaba, joined forces with Hainan-based HNA Group in April last year to explore opportunities in aviation, logistics and airport infrastructure. The Hainan government is now in talks with other tech multinationals (跨国企业), including IBM and SAP, to establish their regional headquarters on the island.

According to China’s State Council (国务院), the Hainan FTZ will be operational by 2020 and reach a “mature” stage by 2035. Industries such as tourism, medical care, aviation and new energy will be given preferential treatment (优惠待遇).

To be sure, Hainan has to face tough competition. As an emerging tech centre, it has no choice but to compete against established centers like Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai. But officials in Hainan are confident. “Compared with Beijing and Shanghai, Hainan has a geographical advantage that can connect China with Southeast Asia,” said an official from the provincial government. “It would be attractive for multinationals and domestic giants to set up regional headquarters here.”

1.Besides tourism, Hainan currently aims to develop ______.

A.agriculture B.business

C.technology D.marine development

2.Which of the foreign companies has cooperated with Hainan for the longest period of time up till now?

A.FTZ. B.Microsoft.

C.Temasek. D.IBM.

3.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A.Hainan: More than a Tourist Destination

B.Confident Officials in Hainan

C.More Autonomy to Reform

D.Headquarters of Tech Multinationals in Hainan

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.A

【解析】

本文是一篇新闻报道。中国海南省以旅游业著称，但是现在中国政府海南设立了FTZ, 自由贸易区试点，以期把海南打造成中国南部的技术创新中心。本文还提到了海南省所做出的一些推进工作。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段中Hainan wants to be known for more than sunshine and beaches. The tropical island has set an ambitious goal to become the country’s southern centre of technological innovation.一句可知海南想要以阳光和沙滩而闻名．这个热带岛屿制定了一个雄心勃勃的目标，要成为该国南部的技术创新中心。由此可知海南除了旅游业之外，致力于发展科技。故选C。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段中The first global tech company to commit itself to a presence on the island was Microsoft.一句可知第一家与海南合作的国际科技公司是微软，由此可知到目前为止，与海南合作时间最长的公司是微软。故选B。

3.主旨大意题。通览全文可知，本文主要讲述中国海南省以旅游业著称，但是现在中国政府海南设立了FTZ, 自由贸易区试点，以期把海南打造成中国南部的技术创新中心。本文还提到了海南省所做出的一些推进工作。选项A. Hainan: More than a Tourist Destination（海南：不仅仅是一个旅游目的地）为最佳标题。故选A。