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    52. How do pessimists interpret the U.S. trade deficit in June?
   
    A)  It reflects Americans' preference for imported goods.
   
    B)  It signifies a change in American economic structure.
   
    C)  It is the result of America's growing focus on domestic market.
   
    D)  It could lead to slower growth of the national economy.
   
    53. What does the author say about the trade data of the past two years?
   
    A)  It indicates that economic activities in the U.S. have increased.
   
    B)  It shows that U.S. economy is slipping further into recession.
   
    C)      It signals decreasing domestic demand for goods and services.
   
    D)     It reflects the fluctuations in the international market.
   
    54. Who particularly benefit from the rising volume of trade?
   
    A)  People who have expertise in international trade.
   
    B)  Consumers who favor imported goods and services.
   
    C)      Producers of agricultural goods and raw materials.
   
    D)     Retailers dealing in foreign goods and services.
   
    55. What is one of the challenges facing the American economy?
   
    A)  Competition from overseas.                             C) Slack trade activities.
   
    B)  People's reluctance to spend.                            D) Decreasing productivity.考試網(wǎng)(www．Examw。com)
    
    56. What is the author's advice to U.S. companies and individuals?
   
    A)  To import more cheap goods from developing countries.
   
    B)  To move their companies to where labor is cheaper.
   
    C)      To increase their market share overseas.
   
    D)     To be alert to fluctuations in foreign markets.