Electric vehicle sales will likely jump over the next two to three years as prices fall and more choices are made available, according to BlackRock’s global head of department investing.
Customers will have more opportunities to move away from traditional combustion engines(内燃机) to electric vehicles and their choices will not be restricted to only certain auto suppliers, Evy Hambro told CNBC’s “Squawk Box ” on Thursday.
“I think we’re at this tipping point of change,” Hambro said. “Over the next two years, we’re going to see price point of entry(入口) drop . We’re expecting to see a big lift in electric vehicle sales over the next two to three years.”
Different countries are at various stages of adopting electric vehicles, depending on regulatory environments and consumer preferences, according to Hambro. For its part, China is leading the way in many new business models around automation and electric vehicles, including in battery technology, he said.
In a bid to curb(遏制) air pollution, Beijing has aggressively pushed for new energy vehicles — that run partially or fully on electricity — through preferential policies, providing subsidies and by exercising its manufacturing(制造) power. It is also exploring autonomous driving technology.
On Wednesday, American chipmaker Nvidia signed separate deals with Chinese electric vehicle start-ups XPeng Motors, Singulato Motors and SF Motors to develop the self-driving technology, despite the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
“We’re seeing China increasingly open up to international business,” Hambro said. “We’re now seeing high levels of ownership, majority ownership in some industries. We’re seeing licenses being given out to specific groups ... I think really we’re seeing some change there, maybe some of these trade tensions are starting to soften.” BMW also said Wednesday that it has obtained a license to provide ride-hailing services in the Chinese city of Chengdu, making the German automaker the first foreign company to do so in China. It will face heavy competition from local players including Didi Chuxing and Meituan Dache.
1.How will electric vehicle develop in the next two or three years?
A.Decline in sales. B.Price fall.
C.Decline in ownership. D.Reduction in suppliers.
2.Why does Beijing actively promote the use of new energy vehicles?
A.To get high profits. B.For transport development.
C.To protect the environment. D.For the development of the city.
3.How does the author introduce the increasing openness of China in the last Paragraph ？
A.By making a comparison. B.By giving an example.
C.By telling a story. D.By asking questions.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.New Development Trend of Electric Vehicles in China
B.Electric Vehicle Technology Looks Forward to New Progress.
C.New Trends of International Electric Vehicle Trade.
D.Electric Vehicle Sales to ‘See a Big Lift’ Over the Next 2 to 3 Years.
HEMLOCK, MI --When classes resume at Hemlock's K.C. Ling Elementary School next week, the students will have a brand new playground complete with gaga ball pit(坑), Boogie Board, slides and more.
About 50 volunteers worked together to build the new playground Sunday, Aug. 19. The "community build" was the culmination of nearly a year of fundraising, said Sarah Baird, a parent and chairwoman of the playground committee.
"It felt amazing yesterday to see everybody come together," Baird said Monday. "It will be all set and ready for them for their first day of school."
The school year begins Aug. 27. A ribbon-cutting(剪彩) ceremony and open house are planned for Wednesday, Aug. 22.
K.C. Ling houses the district's first- through fourth-graders. Hemlock Elementary School, the district's other elementary school, offers preschool, young fives and kindergarten.
Baird said the former playground equipment at K.C. Ling Elementary was 30 years old, unsafe and beginning to rust(生锈). A few years ago, the Richland Township Fire Department gave the parent-teacher organization $2,500 to build a new playground. The equipment they originally wanted would have cost $100,000.
"We formed a committee and we started doing some fundraising," Baird said. "I did some things and we really tried to do something with the playground."
In the end, with the support of the community, Hemlock Semiconductor, Saginaw Community Foundation, Morley Family Foundation, Dow Corning Foundation and other donors, the group raised $70,000.
"It felt amazing yesterday to see everybody come together," Baird said of the community build. "(We had) huge support from the community and we're very thankful."
1.What does the underlined word " culmination " in paragraph 2 refer to？
A.Flag. B.Key.
C.Name. D.Result.
2.What difficulty did they meet when a new playground needs rebuilding?
A.There is not enough money to build the playground.
B.There is not enough space to build the playground.
C.There is no support for doing it.
D.There is no time to do it.
3.What do we know from the passage?
A.The day of the school's start is Monday.
B.The first grade goes to school in K.C.Ling.
C.K.C. Ling Elementary has a history of 30 years.
D.Most of the playground construction fund is provided by Richland Township Fire Department.
4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？
A.Entertainment. B.Health.
C.Education. D.Science.
There has been a lot of publicity recently surrounding 5G, the next generation of wireless technology for the world. But what is this technology and how might it change our lives?
5G stands for fifth generation, meaning the next step in the progression of technology to replace the current 4G system. 4G was the replacement for 3G, which came after 2G, and so on. Earlier "G" systems were designed to improve mobile communication operations. Each new technology brought major improvements in speed and greatly increased network capacity（容量）. The new 5G system promises more of the same. However, technology experts say there is a major way that 5G is different than the earlier systems. It will move well beyond mobile network technology to affect many more devices and industries than other "G" versions.
Wireless industry groups say 5G will help fuel future "smart cities" by connecting sensor（传感器） networks. 5G is also expected to connect self-driving cars and support new technologies involving virtual reality. Higher 5G speeds could also permit doctors to commonly perform remote medical operations. Factories and businesses could use 5G technology to increase automation and improve the collection of information.
Every coin has two sides. Much of the data could contain private details about individuals, businesses or government organizations. The increased data flow would give internet attackers a lot more possibilities to steal and misuse data. In addition, the wider use of a 5G wireless network means any breakdown of the system would have more widespread and severe results. Such difficulties could affect public safety as well as world economic activity.
1.What is the significant difference between 5G and the early “G” systems?
A.It will affect more devices and industries.
B.It will change the way people communicate.
C.It will reform the pattern of information system.
D.It will improve internet speed and network capacity.
2.What can we learn about "smart cities" from the passage?
A.Smart city is a city full of intelligent people.
B.Now many smart cities have been built all over the world.
C.As long as there is a wireless network, you can build a smart city.
D.The development of 5G accelerates the construction of smart cities.
3.Why can 5G allow doctors to perform long-range medical operations?
A.Because of the low cost of 5G.
B.Because of the wide range of 5G.
C.Because of the high speed of 5G.
D.Because of the ability of 5G to collect information.
4.What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A.Possible risks of 5G technology.
B.The advantages of 5G technology.
C.The influence of 5G technology on the world.
D.The importance of information security in the 5G era.
August is one of the most popular months to travel for Chinese. Choosing the perfect destination for an August vacation isn't easy. We looked at airfare trends, climate data, and cultural calendars to select 4 vacation spots that are some of the best places to visit this August.
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Visitors can enjoy the sunny weather while boating, fishing, and sailing. On land, you can hop between historic sites like Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes, both key sites in the War of 1812.
And sweet teeth will have something to celebrate too: the Fudge（软糖） Festival, which takes place every August and allows the many fudge shops on the island to show off their best work.
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard is praised as one of the most classic summer getaways in the United States.
The charming island south of Cape Cod is dotted with simple and elegant New England homes, relaxing sandy beaches. The sunny summer weather in August sets the perfect stage for a boat outing or a shopping trip to the town's shops of all kinds.
Krakow, Poland
Krakow, Poland, is the perfect mixture of history and nightlife.
Tourist favorites in Krakow include Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each of which gives a glance into Poland's religious and political history. After the sun sets, enjoy Krakow's world——famous bar and restaurant scene, and don't forget to pop into a cafe for a late-night snack.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Every year, one of the grandest wonders in nature is performed here—the Great Migration.
The annual migration sees more than 2 million wildebeest(羚羊), zebras make the dangerous journey across the Serengeti in search of greener fields. Along the way, predators(食肉动物) such as lions and crocodiles lie in wait for the incoming foods, providing tense scene for brave sightseers and nature lovers.
1.What do you enjoy when you go to Krakow?
A.Boating. B.Bars and restaurants.
C.The Fudge Festival. D.The Great Migration.
2.If you are a nature lover, which place do you prefer to travel?
A.Mackinac Island. B.Martha's Vineyard.
C.Krakow. D.Maasai Mara National Reserve.
3.What do these four tourist destinations have in common?
A.They are some of the best places to visit this August for Chinese.
B.The total cost of going to these places is roughly the same.
C.They all have historical scenes to visit.
D.They are all the favorite seaside of tourists.
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你根据下列要点写封建议信。
要点：1. 参加中文学习班；
2. 看中文书刊、电视；
3. 学唱中文歌曲；
4. 交中国朋友。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语自己写。
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
As Christmas is coming, I plan to buy something for my parents. What I want to give back is a VIP card for a health club but neither of them is doing enough exercise. My father works hardly as a teacher, spent most of his time at school. My mother loves reading and often bury herself in her books. Therefore, all of them should exercise more from now on. I want to give them this card to express my love and thanks for them. I hope that they will be able to get relaxing in the health club and make more friends here. At the same time, I hope that they can take care their health.
