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On Mar. 14, when Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced its first foray into Japan, the Bentonville (Ark.) retailing giant placed a big bet that it could succeed where countless other foreign companies have failed. In the past five years, a number of famous Western brands have been forced to close up shop after failing to Catch on in Japan, one of the world’s largest—but most variable—consumer markets.
May Wal-Mart make a go of it where others have stumbled One good sign is that the mass marketer is not rushing in blindly. It has taken an initial 6.1% stake in ailing food-and-clothing chain Seiyu Ltd., which it can raise to a controlling 33.4% by yearend and to 66.7% by 2007. That gives Wal-Mart time to revise its strategy—or run for the exits.
The question is whether Wal-Mart can apply the lessons it has learned in other parts of Asia to Japan. This, after all, is a nation of notoriously finicky consumers—who have become even more so since Japan slipped into a decade long slump. How will Wal-Mart bring to bear its legendary cost-cutting savvy in a market already affected by falling prices ysts are understandably skeptical. "It is uncertain whether Wal-Mart’s business models will be effective in Japan," Standard & Poor’s said in a Mar. 18 report.
Much depends on whether Seiyu turns out to be a good partner. The 39-year-old retailer is a member of the reputed Seibu Saison retail group that fell on hard times in the early ’90s. It also has deep ties to trading house Sumitomo Corp. , which will take a 15% stake in the venture with Wal-Mart. Perhaps the best thing that can be said of Seiyu’s 400-odd stores is that they’re not as deeply troubled as other local retailers. Still, there’s a gaping chasm between the two corporate cultures. "We’ve never been known for cheap everyday pricing," says a Seiyu spokesman. Another potential problem is Sumitomo, which may not want to lean on suppliers to the extent that Wal-Mart routinely does.
The clock is ticking. Wal-Mart executives say they need several months to "study" the deal with Seiyu before acting on it, but in the meantime a new wave of hyper-competitive Japanese and foreign are carving up the market. If Wal-Mart succeeds, it will reduce its reliance on its home market even further and—who knows—it may even revolutionize Japanese retailing in the same way it has in the U. S.
The phrase "make a go of it" (Paragraph 2) most probably means

A.
"enjoy wide popularity."
B.
"exert great effort."
C.
"achieve great success."
D.
"is at stake."
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【单选题】He stayed in China for almost(). A.20 years. B.12 years. C.7 years. D.3 years.

A.
One of the most famous travelers in all of history was Marco Polo. At the age of 17, he left Italy with his father and uncle. It took them more than 3 years to cross the mountains and deserts of Asia. In the year 1275, they reached China. They stayed in China for almost 20 years, as guests of the emperor. He sent them on many trips around his empire. They found China far more advanced than Italy or any other countries in Europe.
B.
After he returned to Italy, Marco Polo dictated many of his stories to a friend, His book, Description of the World, became the most popular book in Europe. People found it difficult to believe his stories of people, animals, places, and things. These are a few of his descriptions:
C.
In one area of China, there were black stones. People dug them out of the mountains. They lit the black stones and they burned very slowly, giving off heat. The people used these stones to cook and to heat their homes.
D.
In China there was a great system of highways. These highways had two lanes paved with stones or bricks. Men planted trees every ten feet to keep the sun off travelers’ heads.
E.
Most people believed Marco Polo’s stories. But others told him that they did not believe his descriptions. He answered that he did not tell half of what he saw.

【单选题】Questions 11 to 20 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

A.
He thinks it will take a long time for him to receive the free coupon for the room.
B.
He feels he should first receive an apology from the manager for what has happened.
C.
He suggests that the hotel should give guests an additional 15% discount in eases like his.
D.
He implies that he might not visit again because of the problems he has had.

【多选题】下列说法中正确的是()。

A.
一个企业只能采用一种成本计算方法
B.
一个企业不同车间可以采用不同的成本计算方法
C.
一种产品只能采用一种成本计算方法
D.
一种产品可以采用不同的成本计算方法