Passage 8
New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. It’s now a "global village" where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills.
Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modem business people who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modem markets, success overseas often helps support domestic business efforts.
Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being "out of sight and out of mind." He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the company’s plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee
A. Critical
B. Prejudiced
C. Indifferent
D. Positive
| New technology links the world as never
before. Our planet has shrunk. It’s a new "global village" where countries are
only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of course, our ability
to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by
foreign language skills. Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modem businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modem markets, success overseas often helps support domestic business efforts. Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer needs fear being "out of sight and out of mind". He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the company’s plan for success, and that promotions o A. Connections with businesses overseas. B. Ability to speak the client’s language. C. Technical know-how. D. Business experience. [单项选择]
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