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7、l manner of client, server and database platforms. BDAT Indonesia experienced less of a drag from a drawdown in inventories, and Singapore saw a gain in exports from its biomedical industry. The region, however, faces a more difficult second half, especially if a domestic demand from business doesnt
8、 kick in. Slowdowns in the U.S. and Europe, coupled with the continued problem in Japan, mean that demand for computers, consumer electronics, and semi-conductors will not continue to grow at double-digit rates. Already, July factory output in Malaysia fell more than 1%, as the output of information
9、-processing gear and electronics plunged. In addition, some countries will face fiscal difficulties. One reason Koreas GDP data fell short of expectations is that the government suddenly stopped funding building projects. Foreign investors are growing worried about the deficit in the Philippines, wh
10、ere the red ink in just the first seven months of the year has exceeded the governments estimate for all of 2002. Another concern is social unrest and corruption, which could destabilize governments. With the world approaching the first anniversary of the September 11 attacks in the U.S. , clashes b
11、etween religious groups may pick up in the region. Such unrest could make investors nervous and more likely to pull money out of Asia just as capital spending will be needed to offset slower export growth. In Europe, things didnt seem any better. Germanys manufacturing sector is getting hit by softe
12、r domestic demand and exports. European Commissions indexes of industrial confidence show German businesses are the most downbeats of all in the euro zone. Since Germany is a major market for other euro zone products and attracts foreign capital, its slowdown will curtail trade and investment flows
13、for the entire region well into next year. Meanwhile, another country of Europe, Italy, also seems unlikely to hit its governments growth target for this year. And the shortfall could cause a big fiscal problem later on. In the past year, consumer spending slowed, and business investment fell. Indus
14、trial orders are dropping, consumer confidence is close to a five-year low, and business sentiment in the last month held at six-month low. Companies are cautious about future orders and production plans. On the whole, we can see that economy of the earth is facing a slump. Next week, well discuss s
15、ome possible solutions to these problems.(2).The GDP in both South-Korea and Malaysia（分数：1.00）A.A. grew faster than expected. B.B. failed to grow as fast as expected. C.C. grew as fast as expected.解析：(3).Generally speaking, the economies in Asia were stimulated A. by increasing electronics export an
16、d the related financial and monetary policies. B. by tourism and the timing financial and monetary policies. C. by both export in electronics and the support from the government in each country.（分数：1.00）A. B.C.解析：(4).The demand for computers, semi-conductors A. will keep on growing at two-digital ra
17、tes. B. will keep at two-digital rates. C. will not keep on growing at two-digital rates.（分数：1.00）A.B.C. 解析：(5).One reason that Koreans GDP grew lower than expected is that A. the government is unwilling to put more money in building projects. B. foreign investors stopped funding the building projec
18、ts. C. the deficit in the first month of the year has gone beyond the estimate of government.（分数：1.00）A. B.C.解析：(6).Social unrest and corruption in Asia may A. collapse the government. B. cause many investors to withdraw capital from Asia. C. cause religious conflicts in the area.（分数：1.00）A.B. C.解析：
19、(7).Germany is A. the only market in Europe that attracts foreign capital. B. hindering trade and investment flows. C. facing a slowdown in business.（分数：1.00）A.B.C. 解析：(8).In Italy, consumer confidence has dropped（分数：1.00）A.A. to a six-month low. B.B. to a five-year low. C.C. to a twelve-month low.解析：
