What is logistics? In the current business environment,logistics is generally accepted as a very important element for the economic development and business growth of a region,especially a port city. In reality,what does logistics mean?In which way does it operate? For simple definition,logistics is a set of procedures in which commodity is delivered in an efficient manner from suppliers to customers.There are three key aspects to the concepts: 1．Movement of goods Goods can be considered as valuable objects,such as cargo and materials that are valua-ble and purchasable through commercial transactions and processes.Flow can be determined as methods in which goods are moved or transferred between locations,intermediaries and merchandisers.Modes of transportation include motor,rail,water,air and pipeline. 2.Direction of the flow of goods In the open market place,buyers and sellers represent two ends of a commercialtrans-action.Buyers are usually customers who demand the goods,while,as sellers are suppliers who provide such goods.When a transaction is agreed upon (sometimes payment is comple-ted,other times the payment is arranged to be completed at a later stage),the suppliers have the responsibility to arrange for the goods to be delivered to the customers. 3.Efficient management of the flow process The transportation of goods should bear low cost and ensure safety and punctuality.It should do its best to avoid wasting customers＇resources.Currently,the flow of goods is generally controlled by both hardware and software.By hardware,we mean logistics facili-ties and equipment,such as ports,warehouses and trucks,ships,railroad,cars and air-lines.By software,we mean information system,standardization and data sharing.Questions:

,Which of the following is a key aspect of logistics?( )

A:Goods. B:Customers. C:Suppliers. D:Movement of goods.

What is logistics? In the current business environment,logistics is generally accepted as a very important element for the economic development and business growth of a region,especially a port city. In reality,what does logistics mean?In which way does it operate? For simple definition,logistics is a set of procedures in which commodity is delivered in an efficient manner from suppliers to customers.There are three key aspects to the concepts: 1．Movement of goods Goods can be considered as valuable objects,such as cargo and materials that are valua-ble and purchasable through commercial transactions and processes.Flow can be determined as methods in which goods are moved or transferred between locations,intermediaries and merchandisers.Modes of transportation include motor,rail,water,air and pipeline. 2.Direction of the flow of goods In the open market place,buyers and sellers represent two ends of a commercialtrans-action.Buyers are usually customers who demand the goods,while,as sellers are suppliers who provide such goods.When a transaction is agreed upon (sometimes payment is comple-ted,other times the payment is arranged to be completed at a later stage),the suppliers have the responsibility to arrange for the goods to be delivered to the customers. 3.Efficient management of the flow process The transportation of goods should bear low cost and ensure safety and punctuality.It should do its best to avoid wasting customers＇resources.Currently,the flow of goods is generally controlled by both hardware and software.By hardware,we mean logistics facili-ties and equipment,such as ports,warehouses and trucks,ships,railroad,cars and air-lines.By software,we mean information system,standardization and data sharing.Questions:

Which of the following is a transportation mode for goods delivery?( )

A:Clothes. B:Services. C:Motor. D:Electricity.

What is logistics? In the current business environment,logistics is generally accepted as a very important element for the economic development and business growth of a region,especially a port city. In reality,what does logistics mean?In which way does it operate? For simple definition,logistics is a set of procedures in which commodity is delivered in an efficient manner from suppliers to customers.There are three key aspects to the concepts: 1．Movement of goods Goods can be considered as valuable objects,such as cargo and materials that are valua-ble and purchasable through commercial transactions and processes.Flow can be determined as methods in which goods are moved or transferred between locations,intermediaries and merchandisers.Modes of transportation include motor,rail,water,air and pipeline. 2.Direction of the flow of goods In the open market place,buyers and sellers represent two ends of a commercialtrans-action.Buyers are usually customers who demand the goods,while,as sellers are suppliers who provide such goods.When a transaction is agreed upon (sometimes payment is comple-ted,other times the payment is arranged to be completed at a later stage),the suppliers have the responsibility to arrange for the goods to be delivered to the customers. 3.Efficient management of the flow process The transportation of goods should bear low cost and ensure safety and punctuality.It should do its best to avoid wasting customers＇resources.Currently,the flow of goods is generally controlled by both hardware and software.By hardware,we mean logistics facili-ties and equipment,such as ports,warehouses and trucks,ships,railroad,cars and air-lines.By software,we mean information system,standardization and data sharing.Questions:

When a transaction is agreed upon,does every payment need to be completed?( )

A:Yes,completely. B:Not neccessary. C:Depen D:Completed based on whatever suppliers need．

(Many) a problem concerning the agricultural (production) (have been) solved (this way).（　）

A:Many B:production C:have been D:this way

Over a year ago, Jamel Balhi, a French young adventurer, made a promise in Paris to his Chinese friend from Shanghai he would (21) to meet him in China and have a cup of tea together. His Chinese friend never (23) that he really meant what he said. To his great (23) the 25-year-old Frenchman reached Shanghai in September (24) after a long journey.
(25) the young adventurer had covered about 15,000 kilometres of different climates, travelling (26) 15 countries. For him, it was a test of (27) and will:
Balhi started his journey on May 30 from Paris. The journey was to be a real test, (28) he had fully prepared.
(29) problem made it very hard for him to ask the way, and it always caused him troubles when he crossed (30) When he was venturing (冒险) (31) desert and the war zone between Iran and Iraq, he was (32) from hunger, coldness and war. At the same time, he had to stay alert (警惕) (33) and safeguard himself against the possible attacks by both animals and robbers.
"I’m lucky enough to arrive in Shanghai safe and (34) a cup of tea together with my Chinese friend (35) I promised last year." he said.

A:by the way B:in the way C:in a way D:all the way

(On her way) to the supermarket yesterday morning, Mary (met) an old friend and (stopped talking) with him. for (quite a while).

A:On her way B:met C:stopped talking D:quite a while

Over a year ago, Jamel Balhi, a French young adventurer, made a promise in Paris to his Chinese friend from Shanghai he would (21) to meet him in China and have a cup of tea together. His Chinese friend never (23) that he really meant what he said. To his great (23) the 25-year-old Frenchman reached Shanghai in September (24) after a long journey.
(25) the young adventurer had covered about 15,000 kilometres of different climates, travelling (26) 15 countries. For him, it was a test of (27) and will:
Balhi started his journey on May 30 from Paris. The journey was to be a real test, (28) he had fully prepared.
(29) problem made it very hard for him to ask the way, and it always caused him troubles when he crossed (30) When he was venturing (冒险) (31) desert and the war zone between Iran and Iraq, he was (32) from hunger, coldness and war. At the same time, he had to stay alert (警惕) (33) and safeguard himself against the possible attacks by both animals and robbers.
"I’m lucky enough to arrive in Shanghai safe and (34) a cup of tea together with my Chinese friend (35) I promised last year." he said.

A:by the way B:in the way C:in a way D:all the way

Seldom ______ in such a rude way.

A:we have been treated B:have we been treated C:we have treated D:have we treated