《西方报刊贸文章选读》教球 period of our history,one or two examples might be given to illustrate the point that the only way out for China then was to reform and open to the outside world. The Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee held in 1978 proved to be a turning point in China's socialist construction.With the formulation of a new basic political line,top priority was given to the drive for modernisation and development of the productive forces.The fact is that the then Central Committee drew up a series of new principles and policies,the major ones being reform and the open policy. Reform refers to the reform of China's economic structure and political structure coupled with corresponding changes in all other areas;open policy,on the other hand, refers to opening to all foreign countries,irrespective of their social systems,and the invigoration of China's domestic economy. 农村改革：(China's rural reform) China's economic reform started from the countryside where 80 percent of China's population lives.Soon after the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee, some measures were taken to carry out China's rural reform: to give more decision-making power to the farmers and the grass-roots units; to adopt a policy of diversifying agriculture,which increased not only the output of grain,but also the output of cash crops; to allow farmers to set up their own village and township enterprises. The achievements made by the rural reform in the 80's: tangible results were yielded,farmers'income substantially increased,and for some farmers,their income doubled and even quadrupled; the emergence of a large number of village and township enterprises; the annual output value of village and township enterprises was increased by more than 20 percent every year; the increase provided jobs for 50 percent of the surplus labour in the countryside. 城市改革：(China's economic restructuring in the cities) Based on the success of the rural reform,China started its urban economic restructuring. Setting up special economic zones and opening 14 coastal cities.For details,please refer to note 3 on pp 30-31 and the two paragraphs marked with'*'on page 21. Finally,we need to emphasize the key to the success of China's rural reform and that of its urban reform:our Party's correct political line and the correct policy laid down by the Central Committee. V 重点讲解 -11-
《 西 方 报 刊 贸 文 章 选 读》教案 - 11 - period of our history, one or two examples might be given to illustrate the point that the only way out for China then was to reform and open to the outside world. The Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee held in 1978 proved to be a turning point in China's socialist construction. With the formulation of a new basic political line, top priority was given to the drive for modernisation and development of the productive forces. The fact is that the then Central Committee drew up a series of new principles and policies, the major ones being reform and the open policy. ReformreferstothereformofChina’seconomicstructureandpoliticalstructure coupled with corresponding changes in all other areas; open policy, on the other hand, refers to opening to all foreign countries, irrespective of their social systems, and the invigoration of China's domestic economy. 农村改革：(China's rural reform) China's economic reform started from the countryside where 80 percent of China's population lives. Soon after the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee, some measures were taken to carry out China's rural reform: · to give more decision-making power to the farmers and the grass-roots units; · to adopt a policy of diversifying agriculture, which increased not only the output of grain, but also the output of cash crops; · to allow farmers to set up their own village and township enterprises. The achievements made by the rural reform in the 80's: · tangible results were yielded, farmers' income substantially increased, and for some farmers, their income doubled and even quadrupled; · the emergence of a large number of village and township enterprises; · the annual output value of village and township enterprises was increased by more than 20 percent every year; · the increase provided jobs for 50 percent of the surplus labour in the countryside. 城 市 改 革：(China's economic restructuring in the cities) Based on the success of the rural reform, China started its urban economic restructuring. Setting up special economic zones and opening 14 coastal cities. For details, please refer to note 3 on pp 30-31 and the two paragraphs marked with ' * ' on page 21. Finally, we need to emphasize the key to the success of China's rural reform and that of its urban reform: our Party's correct political line and the correct policy laid down by the Central Committee. V. 重点讲解
《西方报刊贸文章进读》教隶 1)China has rolled up a large section of its bamboo curtain (page 19)---- it is essential (for us teachers)to bring home to our students the implication of 'bamboo curtain',which is somewhat associated with 'cold war mentality'. 'to roll up'originally means 'to form a flat object into a cylinder by bending and turning it'.Therefore,the things we can roll up are many,a carpet,a map,a scroll etc. Here,'China has rolled up a large section of its bamboo curtain refers to the fact that China had declared itself open to the outside world.'a large section'here implies that China's complete opening to the outside world was yet to come. 2)14 coastal cities(all former treaty ports)(page 19) Refer to note 4 on page 31. 3)The foundation for all this was assembled in piecemeal form,......(page 19) 'all this'refers to the things China had done in the process of its economic reform--- setting up of the four special economic zones,specifically designed tax and other incentives for the foreign investor and the fact that every provincial capital was doing its best to attract foreign investment.What about the foundation for all this The building up of the foundation had undergone quite a number of stages,and it could not possibly be completed overnight.In other words,China had adopted a step by step approach to the establishment of this foundation. 4)Chinese leaders were growing impatient with the rate of progress in the showpiece SEZ---Shenzhen. (page 20) the showpiece SEZ---Shenzhen'indicates that Shenzhen was a model of all SEZs or an extremely good example,which deserved to be followed by all. 5)Then came the much-publicised "decision on reform of the economic structure"(page 20) "decision on reform of the economic structure"refers to the decision made on China's urban reform during the Third Plenary Session of the 12th Central Committee held in October 1984. 6)For foreign investors,the prospect of having access to a market of 1 billion consumers no longer seems like a pipedream.(page 20)---It is possible in the future for foreign investors to enter the Chinese market---a market with 1 billion consumers. 'to have access to sth'means 'to have the opportunity to approach or enter'. e.g.Only the lucky few have access to the building. The students have quick and easy access to the library. 'a pipedream'is a dream that will never come true. 7)A well-placed source within......(page 21) 'source'here is used in the sense of a source of information,which may refer to a person or an organisation.'A well-placed source'refers to an official who is well -12-
《 西 方 报 刊 贸 文 章 选 读》教案 - 12 - 1) China has rolled up a large section of its bamboo curtain (page 19) ---- it is essential (for us teachers) to bring home to our students the implication of 'bamboo curtain ', which is somewhat associated with 'cold war mentality'. 'to roll up' originally means 'to form a flat object into a cylinder by bending and turning it '. Therefore, the things we can roll up are many, a carpet, a map, a scroll etc. Here, 'China has rolled up a large section of its bamboo curtain refers to the fact that China had declared itself open to the outside world. ' a large section ' here implies that China's complete opening to the outside world was yet to come. 2) 14 coastal cities (all former treaty ports) (page 19) Refer to note 4 on page 31. 3) The foundation for all this was assembled in piecemeal form, ......(page 19) 'all this ' refers to the things China had done in the process of its economic reform --- setting up of the four special economic zones, specifically designed tax and other incentives for the foreign investor and the fact that every provincial capital was doing its best to attract foreign investment. What about the foundation for all this ? The building up of the foundation had undergone quite a number of stages, and it could not possibly be completed overnight. In other words, China had adopted a step by step approach to the establishment of this foundation. 4) Chinese leaders were growing impatient with the rate of progress in the showpiece SEZ --- Shenzhen. (page 20) ' the showpiece SEZ --- Shenzhen ' indicates that Shenzhen was a model of all SEZs or an extremely good example, which deserved to be followed by all. 5) Then came the much-publicised "decision on reform of the economic structure"(page 20) "decision on reform of the economic structure" refers to the decision made on China's urban reform during the Third Plenary Session of the 12th Central Committee held in October 1984. 6) For foreign investors, the prospect of having access to a market of 1 billion consumers no longer seems like a pipedream. (page 20) --- It is possible in the future for foreign investors to enter the Chinese market --- a market with 1 billion consumers. 'to have access to sth ' means 'to have the opportunity to approach or enter '. e.g. Only the lucky few have access to the building. The students have quick and easy access to the library. 'a pipedream ' is a dream that will never come true. 7) A well-placed source within ......(page 21) 'source ' here is used in the sense of a source of information, which may refer to a person or an organisation. 'A well-placed source ' refers to an official who is well
《西方报刊贸文章选读》教隶 informed because of his position. 8)20%of China's capital stock was......(page 22) 'capital stock'refers to the industrial equipment and machinery.For further information,please refer to note 7 on page 32 9)These can be joint ventures,co-operative enterprises or wholly foreign-owned operations.(page 23) Refer to note 8 on page 33. 10)......imports of capital and consumer goods are exempted from customs duties,.....(page 23) Please see to it that the word 'exempt'can be used either as a verb or an adjective e.g.The local government has exempted small businesses from an increase in tax. Goods exempt from this tax include books and children's clothes. 11)......which is the consultancy arm of the China International Trust and Investment Corp.(page 24) An arm of an organisation is one part of it responsible for a certain activity. e.g.Our company is just one arm of a large multinational. 12)......it will be some time before the dust settles......(page 25)It will be some time before things return to normal. 'let the dust settle'(wait until the dust has settled)means'wait till the situation becomes calm.' e.g.As the U.S.government has apologised,we'd better let the dust settle by releasing the crew members of the spy plane. 13)What foreign businessmen find encouraging is that ideology is no longer in the driver's seat,...(page 25)Foreign businessmen feel very much encouraged because ideology is no longer a serious problem when they deal with China. 'to be in the driver's seat'means 'to be in control ' IV.补充练习： 1.Topic for Discussion Why did some foreign investors feel confused Do you think it was really a 'confusion (One suggestion here is to let the students,first of all,make a list of the decisions, policies,laws etc.,and then find out the differences that exist among them.After that,the students may,in groups,exchange views on the 'confusion'brought about among foreign investors.Finally,let the students focus on the significance of the series of policies.laws.etc.) -13-
《 西 方 报 刊 贸 文 章 选 读》教案 - 13 - informed because of his position. 8) 20% of China's capital stock was ......(page 22) 'capital stock ' refers to the industrial equipment and machinery. For further information, please refer to note 7 on page 32. 9) These can be joint ventures, co-operative enterprises or wholly foreign-owned operations. (page 23) Refer to note 8 on page 33. 10) ...... imports of capital and consumer goods are exempted from customs duties, ......(page 23) Please see to it that the word 'exempt ' can be used either as a verb or an adjective. e.g. The local government has exempted small businesses from an increase in tax. Goods exempt from this tax include books and children's clothes. 11) ...... which is the consultancy arm of the China International Trust and Investment Corp. (page 24) An arm of an organisation is one part of it responsible for a certain activity. e.g. Our company is just one arm of a large multinational. 12) ...... it will be some time before the dust settles ...... (page 25) It will be some time before things return to normal. ' let the dust settle ' (wait until the dust has settled) means ' wait till the situation becomes calm.' e.g. As the U.S. government has apologised, we'd better let the dust settle by releasing the crew members of the spy plane. 13) What foreign businessmen find encouraging is that ideology is no longer in the driver's seat, ... (page 25) Foreign businessmen feel very much encouraged because ideology is no longer a serious problem when they deal with China. 'to be in the driver's seat ' means 'to be in control '. IV. 补充练习： 1. Topic for Discussion Why did some foreign investors feel confused ? Do you think it was really a 'confusion‘? (One suggestion here is to let the students, first of all, make a list of the decisions, policies, laws etc., and then find out the differences that exist among them. After that, the students may, in groups, exchange views on the 'confusion ' brought about among foreign investors. Finally, let the students focus on the significance of the series of policies, laws, etc.)
《西方报刊贸文章进读》教隶 2.A list of policies,laws etc. The Third Plenary Session of the 12th Central Committee(1984,10) decision on China's urban reform setting up of the four special economic zones in Guangdong and Fujian provinces,14 coastal cities and Hainan Island China's first joint-venture law a tax law for joint ventures 3.Reasons for the 'confusion' 1).Areas open to foreign investment vary. ·the SEZs: coastal cities: within coastal cities,each was granted the right to establish an Economic and Technical Development Zone; the ETDZ in Shanghai(one of the 14 coastal cities)enjoyed the same status as the four SEZS 2).Different tax rates for different areas. ·特区：A uniform 15%income tax rate was applied to the SEZs.Imports of capital and consumer goods(except cigarettes and liquor)were exempted from customs duties. ·沿海城市：Only factories where plant was being upgraded by foreign investment enjoyed the 15%tax rate.Only "key equipment and other materials necessary for technical transformation which could not be readily obtainable in China"would enjoy exemptions from customs duties. ·沿海城市建立的经济技术开发区：A uniform 15%income tax rate was applied to the Economic and Technical Development Zones established by the coastal cities. ·上海经济技术开发区：Only the ETDZ in Shanghai enjoyed the same status as the four SEZs.It enjoyed the preferential tax rate of 15%.A joint venture outside the zone was liable to the standard 33%tax rate. 3).Different tax rates for different areas constituted only a minor source of confusion for foreign investors.The major confusion was who had the authority to approve projects 4.Translate the following into English: 1)竹幕 2)经济特区 3)吸引外资 4)实际资本 5)免除关税 -14-
《 西 方 报 刊 贸 文 章 选 读》教案 - 14 - 2. A list of policies, laws etc. The Third Plenary Session of the 12th Central Committee (1984, 10) decision on China's urban reform setting up of the four special economic zones in Guangdong and Fujian provinces, 14 coastal cities and Hainan Island China's first joint-venture law a tax law for joint ventures 3. Reasons for the 'confusion ' 1). Areas open to foreign investment vary. · the SEZs; · coastal cities; · within coastal cities, each was granted the right to establish an Economic and Technical Development Zone; · the ETDZ in Shanghai (one of the 14 coastal cities)enjoyed the same status as the four SEZS. 2). Different tax rates for different areas. · 特 区：A uniform 15% income tax rate was applied to the SEZs. Imports of capital and consumer goods (except cigarettes and liquor) were exempted from customs duties. · 沿海城市：Only factories where plant was being upgraded by foreign investment enjoyed the 15% tax rate. Only "key equipment and other materials necessary for technical transformation which could not be readily obtainable in China" would enjoy exemptions from customs duties. · 沿海城市建立的经济技术开发区：A uniform 15% income tax rate was applied to the Economic and Technical Development Zones established by the coastal cities. · 上海经济技术开发区：Only the ETDZ in Shanghai enjoyed the same status as the four SEZs. It enjoyed the preferential tax rate of 15%. A joint venture outside the zone was liable to the standard 33% tax rate. 3). Different tax rates for different areas constituted only a minor source of confusion for foreign investors. The major confusion was who had the authority to approve projects. 4．Translate the following into English: 1) 竹幕 2) 经济特区 3) 吸引外资 4) 实际资本 5)免除关税
《西方报刊贸文章边读》教球 6)利润汇款税 )经济技术开发区 8)所得税税率 9)生产资料公有制 10)提高经济技术水平 5.Read the article and answer the following questions: China Tries Guiding Foreign Investment (The article is on page 16 of Exercise Supplementary Reading " The questions to be answered: 1).What does the author mean by saying that China has been a magnet to international companies? 2)Do you think that our government should encourage foreign investors to put their money into high-tech and infrastructure projects If yes,Why 3)What did the Chinese officials imply when they said the targets would appear more attractive to foreign investors after NPC passed a series of policies 4)Do you think China will continue to be attractive to foreign investment in future based on the information given in this article -15
《 西 方 报 刊 贸 文 章 选 读》教案 - 15 - 6) 利润汇款税 7) 经济技术开发区 8) 所得税税率 9) 生产资料公有制 10) 提高经济技术水平 5．Read the article and answer the following questions: China Tries Guiding Foreign Investment (The article is on page 16 of " Exercise & Supplementary Reading " ) The questions to be answered: 1). What does the author mean by saying that China has been a magnet to international companies? 2) Do you think that our government should encourage foreign investors to put their money into high-tech and infrastructure projects ? If yes, Why ? 3) What did the Chinese officials imply when they said the targets would appear more attractive to foreign investors after NPC passed a series of policies ? 4) Do you think China will continue to be attractive to foreign investment in future based on the information given in this article ?