Creating the Logistics Vision Nowadays,most companies are familiar with the idea of "mission statement"as an expression of setting a vision for the business.The mission statement seeks to define the pur-pose of the business,its boundaries and its aspirations.It is now common for organizations to have such statement for the business as a whole and for key constituent components.What some companies have found is that there can be significant benefits to defining the lo-gistics vision of the firm. The purpose of the logistics vision statement is to give a clear indication which business intends to build a position of advantage through closer customer relationship.Such state-ment is never easy to construct.There is always the danger that they will publish the ener-getic and encouraging declaration that give everyone a warm feeling but provide no guideline for action. Ideally the logistics vision should be built around the simple issue of"How do we intend to use logistics and supply chain management to create value for our customers?"To realize this idea will necessitate a detailed understanding of how customer value is created and deliv-ered in the market in which the business competes.Value chain analysis will be a fundamen-tal element in this investigation as will the definition of the core competencies and capabilities of the organization.Asking the question"What activities dowe excel in?"and"What is it that differentiates us from our competitors?"is the starting point for creating the logistics vision statement. Earlier,it was suggested that the three words"Better,Faster,Cheaper"summarizes the ways in which logistics vision statement can provide value for customers.The criterion for good logistics vision statement is that it should provide the road map for how these three goals are to be achieved． Questions:

Which element should a logistics mtssion statement focus on?( )

A:Transportation. B:Costs. C:Customers. D:Punctuality.

Creating the Logistics Vision Nowadays,most companies are familiar with the idea of "mission statement"as an expression of setting a vision for the business.The mission statement seeks to define the pur-pose of the business,its boundaries and its aspirations.It is now common for organizations to have such statement for the business as a whole and for key constituent components.What some companies have found is that there can be significant benefits to defining the lo-gistics vision of the firm. The purpose of the logistics vision statement is to give a clear indication which business intends to build a position of advantage through closer customer relationship.Such state-ment is never easy to construct.There is always the danger that they will publish the ener-getic and encouraging declaration that give everyone a warm feeling but provide no guideline for action. Ideally the logistics vision should be built around the simple issue of"How do we intend to use logistics and supply chain management to create value for our customers?"To realize this idea will necessitate a detailed understanding of how customer value is created and deliv-ered in the market in which the business competes.Value chain analysis will be a fundamen-tal element in this investigation as will the definition of the core competencies and capabilities of the organization.Asking the question"What activities dowe excel in?"and"What is it that differentiates us from our competitors?"is the starting point for creating the logistics vision statement. Earlier,it was suggested that the three words"Better,Faster,Cheaper"summarizes the ways in which logistics vision statement can provide value for customers.The criterion for good logistics vision statement is that it should provide the road map for how these three goals are to be achieved． Questions:

How should a logistics vision statement add value to its customers?( )

A:To provide cheaper services. B:To provide more choices for transportations. C:To communicate better with customers. D:To provide better,more cost-effective and punctual services.

Creating the Logistics Vision Nowadays,most companies are familiar with the idea of "mission statement"as an expression of setting a vision for the business.The mission statement seeks to define the pur-pose of the business,its boundaries and its aspirations.It is now common for organizations to have such statement for the business as a whole and for key constituent components.What some companies have found is that there can be significant benefits to defining the lo-gistics vision of the firm. The purpose of the logistics vision statement is to give a clear indication which business intends to build a position of advantage through closer customer relationship.Such state-ment is never easy to construct.There is always the danger that they will publish the ener-getic and encouraging declaration that give everyone a warm feeling but provide no guideline for action. Ideally the logistics vision should be built around the simple issue of"How do we intend to use logistics and supply chain management to create value for our customers?"To realize this idea will necessitate a detailed understanding of how customer value is created and deliv-ered in the market in which the business competes.Value chain analysis will be a fundamen-tal element in this investigation as will the definition of the core competencies and capabilities of the organization.Asking the question"What activities dowe excel in?"and"What is it that differentiates us from our competitors?"is the starting point for creating the logistics vision statement. Earlier,it was suggested that the three words"Better,Faster,Cheaper"summarizes the ways in which logistics vision statement can provide value for customers.The criterion for good logistics vision statement is that it should provide the road map for how these three goals are to be achieved． Questions:

What should a logistics mission statement provide?( )

A:Management encouragement. B:A design of new methods to apply to customer satisfaction. C:Some detailed actions to undertake to obtain more market share. D:An outline of actions for goals to be achieved．

Stomach Ulcer

    Stomach ulcers are the cause of severe pain for many people. Doctors have been able to help lessen the pain of ulcers. They could not cure them. Now doctors have discovered a cause of ulcers. This means they may have found a way to cure people who suffer from the stomach pain. Studies show that ten percent of the population will develop an ulcer at some time in their life. So a possible cure is good news for many people.

    Ulcers are wounds in the stomach that are similar to small cuts or tears¹. These wounds can harm the tissue in the stomach²，the pipe that carries the food to the stomach or parts of the small intestines. Fluids in the stomach then increase the pain of an ulcer. How does a person know he or she has an ulcer? Doctors say most people with ulcers feel a burning pain in their chest or stomach³. This pain often is called heartburn. It usually happens before eating or during the night. It causes some people to lose their desire to eat, or they are unable to keep food in their stomachs. Doctors believed that ulcers were caused by unusually strong stomach fluids, which damaged stomach tissue. Now they have discovered that most ulcers are caused by a bacterial organism called Hillico Bactor Pilorie or H Pilorie. H Pilorie bacteria are what make stomach produce extra stomach fluid. Doctors found that they can kill the bacteria with medicines called antibiotics. Health experts say the discovery of a cure for ulcers can save thousands of millions of dollars in medical costs. They also believe curing ulcers will reduce the number of people who develop stomach cancer. The number of people with stomach cancer is very high in Japan, Southeast Asia and parts ofAfrica.

    Doctors say a person is more likely to get an ulcer if someone in his or her family has had one. In fact a person with the family history of ulcers is three times more likely to get one than other people. There are ways people can protect themselves from developing an ulcer. Doctors say it is more important to reduce the amount of strong fluids in the stomach. To do this, doctors say, people should not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. And they say people should reduce tension in their lives.

词汇：

ulcer /"ʌlsə(r)/ n.溃疡
heartburn /"hɑ:tbɜ:n/ n.胃灼热,烧心
tear /teə(r)/ n.裂缝,破绽,裂口
antibiotic /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/ n. 抗生素
intestine /ɪnˈtestɪn/ n. 肠

注释：

1.    small cuts or tears :小割伤或撕伤
2.    the tissue in the stomach：胃内组织
3.    feel a burning pain in their chest or stomach：感到心窝或胃部有烧灼痛感

People who eat a lot of spicy food are also susceptible to stomach ulcers

A:Right B:Wrong C:Not mentioned

U. S. Eats Too Much Salt

    People in the United Statesconsume more than twice the recommended amount¹ of salt, raising their risk for high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes, government health experts said on Thursday.

    They found nearly 70 percent ofU. S.adults are in high-risk groups that would benefit from a lower-salt diet of no more than 1,500 mg per day²，yet most consume closer to 3,500 mg per day.

    “It’s important for people to eat less salt. People who adopt a heart-healthy eating pattern that includes a diet low in sodium and rich in potassium and calcium can improve their blood pressure,”Dr. Darwin Labarthe of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.

    “People need to know their recommended daily sodium limit and take action to reduce sodium intake,” Labarthe said.

    The study in CDC’s weekly report on death and disease used national survey data to show that two out of three adults should be consuming no more than 1，500 mg of sodium per day because they are black or over the age of 40一which are considered high-risk groups.

    Yet studies show most people in theUnited Stateseat 3,436 mg of sodium per day, according to a 2005–2006 CDC estimate.

    Most of the sodium eaten comes from packaged, processed and restaurant foods. The CDC said it will join other agencies in the Health and Human Services department in working with major food manufacturers and chain restaurants to reduce sodium levels in the food supply.

    Nationwide, 16 million men and women have heart disease and 5.8 million are estimated to have had a stroke. Cutting salt consumption can reduce these risks, the CDC said.

词汇：

sodium/ "səʊdɪəm/ n.钠

potassium/pəˈtæsiəm/n.钾

calcium/ "kælsɪəm/ n.钙

intake / ˈɪnteɪk/n.纳入量

注释:

1.more than twice the recommended amount：比推荐量的两倍还多

2.They found nearly 70 percent ofU. S.adults are in high-risk groups that would benefit from a lower-salt diet of no more than 1,500 mg per day：他们发现将近分之七十的美国成年人属于高危人群,如果他们的日食盐量降至l,500毫克,则会从中受益。

To improve their blood pressure, people should have a diet____

A:rich in potassium and sodium B:rich in potassium and calcium C:rich in calcium and sodium D:none of the above

Stomach Ulcer

    Stomach ulcers are the cause of severe pain for many people. Doctors have been able to help lessen the pain of ulcers. They could not cure them. Now doctors have discovered a cause of ulcers. This means they may have found a way to cure people who suffer from the stomach pain. Studies show that ten percent of the population will develop an ulcer at some time in their life. So a possible cure is good news for many people.

    Ulcers are wounds in the stomach that are similar to small cuts or tears¹. These wounds can harm the tissue in the stomach²，the pipe that carries the food to the stomach or parts of the small intestines. Fluids in the stomach then increase the pain of an ulcer. How does a person know he or she has an ulcer? Doctors say most people with ulcers feel a burning pain in their chest or stomach³. This pain often is called heartburn. It usually happens before eating or during the night. It causes some people to lose their desire to eat, or they are unable to keep food in their stomachs. Doctors believed that ulcers were caused by unusually strong stomach fluids, which damaged stomach tissue. Now they have discovered that most ulcers are caused by a bacterial organism called Hillico Bactor Pilorie or H Pilorie. H Pilorie bacteria are what make stomach produce extra stomach fluid. Doctors found that they can kill the bacteria with medicines called antibiotics. Health experts say the discovery of a cure for ulcers can save thousands of millions of dollars in medical costs. They also believe curing ulcers will reduce the number of people who develop stomach cancer. The number of people with stomach cancer is very high in Japan, Southeast Asia and parts ofAfrica.

    Doctors say a person is more likely to get an ulcer if someone in his or her family has had one. In fact a person with the family history of ulcers is three times more likely to get one than other people. There are ways people can protect themselves from developing an ulcer. Doctors say it is more important to reduce the amount of strong fluids in the stomach. To do this, doctors say, people should not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. And they say people should reduce tension in their lives.

词汇：

ulcer /"ʌlsə(r)/ n.溃疡
heartburn /"hɑ:tbɜ:n/ n.胃灼热,烧心
tear /teə(r)/ n.裂缝,破绽,裂口
antibiotic /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/ n. 抗生素
intestine /ɪnˈtestɪn/ n. 肠

注释：

1.    small cuts or tears :小割伤或撕伤
2.    the tissue in the stomach：胃内组织
3.    feel a burning pain in their chest or stomach：感到心窝或胃部有烧灼痛感

Some people are likely to suffer from the stomach pain at some time in their life

A:Right B:Wrong C:Not mentioned

U. S. Eats Too Much Salt

    People in the United Statesconsume more than twice the recommended amount¹ of salt, raising their risk for high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes, government health experts said on Thursday.

    They found nearly 70 percent ofU. S.adults are in high-risk groups that would benefit from a lower-salt diet of no more than 1,500 mg per day²，yet most consume closer to 3,500 mg per day.

    “It’s important for people to eat less salt. People who adopt a heart-healthy eating pattern that includes a diet low in sodium and rich in potassium and calcium can improve their blood pressure,”Dr. Darwin Labarthe of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.

    “People need to know their recommended daily sodium limit and take action to reduce sodium intake,” Labarthe said.

    The study in CDC’s weekly report on death and disease used national survey data to show that two out of three adults should be consuming no more than 1，500 mg of sodium per day because they are black or over the age of 40一which are considered high-risk groups.

    Yet studies show most people in theUnited Stateseat 3,436 mg of sodium per day, according to a 2005–2006 CDC estimate.

    Most of the sodium eaten comes from packaged, processed and restaurant foods. The CDC said it will join other agencies in the Health and Human Services department in working with major food manufacturers and chain restaurants to reduce sodium levels in the food supply.

    Nationwide, 16 million men and women have heart disease and 5.8 million are estimated to have had a stroke. Cutting salt consumption can reduce these risks, the CDC said.

词汇：

sodium/ "səʊdɪəm/ n.钠

potassium/pəˈtæsiəm/n.钾

calcium/ "kælsɪəm/ n.钙

intake / ˈɪnteɪk/n.纳入量

注释:

1.more than twice the recommended amount：比推荐量的两倍还多

2.They found nearly 70 percent ofU. S.adults are in high-risk groups that would benefit from a lower-salt diet of no more than 1,500 mg per day：他们发现将近分之七十的美国成年人属于高危人群,如果他们的日食盐量降至l,500毫克,则会从中受益。

To improve their blood pressure, people should have a diet____

A:rich in potassium and sodium B:rich in potassium and calcium C:rich in calcium and sodium D:none of the above

If such unhappy persons don't change their bad behaviour, what should people do according to the author______

A:People should avoid contact with them B:People should criticize their misconduct C:People should help them recognize the bad effects of the habit D:People should show no respect and politeness to them