[单项选择]If we’re going to find a way to fix our long-term energy woes, the solution is likely to come from Northern California. In Silicon Valley, the same entrepreneurs who brought us the Internet are exploring new ways to make and use energy. And we’ll need them, as much for our economy’s well-being as for our planet’s.
The research and advisory company Cleantech Group estimates that by 2020, the global clean-tech sector will be worth more than $3 trillion and could account for as much as 15% of some nations’ GDE
"We know the potential benefit of focusing on energy or electricity is still valid, no matter what happens with the climate debate," says Amir Chatterjee, CEO of Hara Software and the author of The Post-Carbon Economy.
The problem is that clean-tech start-ups run on venture capital, and VC money, like just about every other form of financing, fell off a cliff during the recession, dropping 33% in 2009 from the previous year. Not to mention that creating a new energy c
A. they contribute a lot to our economy and our planet
B. they are pioneers of new technology
C. they may find solution to energy problems
D. they urgently need new energy

[单项选择]If we’re going to find a way to fix our long-term energy woes, the solution is likely to come from Northern California. In Silicon Valley, the same entrepreneurs who brought us the Internet are exploring new ways to make and use energy. And we’ll need them, as much for our economy’s well-being as for our planet’s.
The research and advisory company Cleantech Group estimates that by 2020, the global clean-tech sector will be worth more than $3 trillion and could account for as much as 15% of some nations’ GDE
"We know the potential benefit of focusing on energy or electricity is still valid, no matter what happens with the climate debate," says Amir Chatterjee, CEO of Hara Software and the author of The Post-Carbon Economy.
The problem is that clean-tech start-ups run on venture capital, and VC money, like just about every other form of financing, fell off a cliff during the recession, dropping 33% in 2009 from the previous year. Not to mention that creating a new energy c
A. it needs the large capital to finance major manufacturing
B. the debate on climate has influenced on capital-receiving of new energy companies
C. new energy companies are crowded out by large traditional companies
D. it’s hard for new energy companies to find targeting market

[填空题]The way we feel about our mother’s behavior rather than her behavior may cause us distress.

[填空题]We’re going to change our suppliers as they have become very ______ in the last year. (rely)

[简答题]We’re supposed to owe to our children the most demanding, challenging curriculum _______________ (在他们的能力范围内).

[填空题]A
"We’re ahead of our competitors in that every year we invite customers to headquarters to discuss their expectations for the next five years. In addition to customers, the meeting includes approximately 100 employees and suppliers. We parade our five-year plan, including such things as service, quality and on-time delivery, and involve everyone in a feedback process. The outcome becomes part of our long-range strategic plan, which is communicated to every employee in the organisation - a process we call management by planning."
B
"The approach we find we need to take to increasing customer satisfaction is systemic. There isn’t an easy way to do it. Everything is interconnected and builds. In order to delight customers, you need smooth manufacturing processes, which means you need an accurate warehouse, which in turn relies on a good manufacturing requirements system and good suppliers. You can’t accomplish one in isolation."
C
"As part of our imp

[简答题]It is only when we cannot see perfectly that we realize how important our eyes are. (Passage 1)