Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariffs on China have created growing instability in global trade. ___(1)___Trump’s first trade war, some Chinese exporters managed to bypass tariffs by rerouting shipments, undervaluing goods, relabeling products, or forging paperwork. However, this time it’s more difficult to avoid the broader levies, ___(2)___ now cover nearly all Chinese goods except certain electronics and pharmaceuticals. In response, Mexico has expressed willingness to cooperate with the U,S on new transshipment rules, ___(3)___ Thailand and Vietnam have promised to crack down on trade fraud and counterfeiting.
With fewer options to export to the U.S, Chinese goods are flooding into neighboring Asian countries. To stay ___(4)___, Chinese firms have slashed export prices, prompting concerns from regional governments. In 2024 alone, 198 trade complaints were filed against China at the WTO, including 37 from India. Thailand’s computer and electronics industries have been hit hard, while Vietnam’s toy market faces stiff competition from cheap Chinese imports.As the situation intensifies, some protectionist countries such as India and Indonesia have taken measures to ___(5)___their industries. Others, like Malaysia and Thailand, remain cautious, wary of upsetting their powerful neighbor. The ripple effect of Trump’s tariffs is reshaping global supply chains and putting pressure on nations across Asia and beyond.
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Answer: (D) (C) (A) (B) (D)
1. What is the purpose of this article?
(A) To promote Chinese goods in the neighboring countries.
(B) To raise people's awareness of the trade war between China and the US.
(C) To illustrate the difficulties of Chinese neighboring countries.
(D) To stimulate the Chinese government to make a plan on the high tariffs.
Answer: (C)
2. What challenges did Chinese neighboring countries face after the new tariffs were introduced?
(A) They experienced a surge in cheap Chinese exports, threatening local industry
(B) They were required to pay higher tariffs when exporting to other countries.
industry.
(C) They were forced to stop all trade with China.
(D) They were given financial support by the U.S to counter Chinese competition.
Answer:(A)
3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
(A) Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam have expressed willingness to cooperate with the US.
(B) Donald Trump has frequently changed his tariff policy.
(C) Chinese firms have cut export prices to make their goods more competitive.
(D) India has remained cautious to avoid offending its powerful neighbor.
Answer: (D)
4. Please fill in the blanks with the correct answers and make grammatical changes if necessary. ( Use only one word per blank)
Chinese goods are ___________ to neighboring countries, and many complaints have been ______ against China at the WTO.
Answer: flooding , filed
5. Based on the event, please arrange the following events in the correct order.
(A) Chinese firms cut prices on their goods.
(B) The US raises tariffs.
(C) Asian countries are wary of their local industries.
(D) Many Chinese exporters attempt to bypass tariffs.
Answer: (B) (D) (A) (C)
6. Which noun in the first paragraph means "the crime of getting money by deceiving people "?
Answer: fraud
