8.
BEIJING—Apple Inc is one step closer to beginning
sales of iPad3 tablet computers with cellular (手机)
network compatibility (兼容) for the first time in the Chinese
mainland, where the consumer-electronics giant is in the midst of an
aggressive expansion.
According to China’s Telecommunication Equipment
Certification Center, a device by Apple with third-generation high-speed
wireless data capabilities was issued the network access license needed for the
company to begin official sales in China. The device, listed under model number
“A1396”, is compatible with the 3G standard WCDMA, and would work with the
cellular network operated by Apple’s local iPhone partner, China Unicom (Hong
Kong) Ltd.
China Unicom declined (谢绝) to
comment.
Apple already offers the 3G iPad3 in Hong Kong through
its partners, but currently only offers Wi-Fi versions of the device in the
Chinese mainland. Still, consumers in China, which according to research firm
IDC surpassed (超过) the US as the world’s largest PC market
in the second quarter, have been purchasing 3G tablets through unofficial
channels.
Separately, Apple spokeswoman Carolyn Wu said Sept 6
that the company’s first Hong Kong store, set to open this quarter, will be
located in the city’s central shopping and business district in the
International Finance Center’s upscale (高档的) IFC mall,
a commercial center and sightseeing spot along the city’s waterfront. Wu also
said that Apple is planning a new store in Shanghai later this quarter, which
will be its biggest store in China. She declined to give more details or to
comment on the 3G iPad3.
Apple currently has four full-service Apple stores in
the mainland, which receive the most traffic of any Apple stores in the world.
The company otherwise relies on resellers to get its products into the market.
The new stores reflect Apple’s confidence in rising
demand for its products such as smart phones and tablet computers. Sales in the
Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan helped boost (增长) the company’s third-quarter results, newly appointed
Chief Executive Tim Cook said in July. China revenue (收益) surged (激增) six-fold
to about $3.8 billion during the three months ended June 25.
“This has been a substantial (重大) opportunity for Apple and I firmly believe that
we’re just scratching the surface right now,” Cook said at the time, referring
to strong sales in China. “I see an incredible opportunity for Apple there.”
From China Daily 2012
1.According to the news, which of the following
statements is true?
A.WCDMA is not
the only 3G standard in the world.
B.Apple Inc
sells its products in the market of the Chinese mainland all by its own stores.
C.The consumers
in China can only get iPad3 of Wi-Fi versions.
D.Chinese
mainland is the second largest PC market in this year’s second quarter.
2.Which one of the following phrases can replace the
underlined word in paragraph 1?
A.in the
interests of B.in the front
of
C.in the
process of D.in the case
of
3.How many full-service Apple stores in China?
A.4. B.6. C.8. D.Unknown.
4.What’s the probable meaning of “six-fold” in the
last but one paragraph?
A.one-sixth B.six times C.60 percent D.2times
5.45. By saying “we’re just scratching the surface
right now”, Cook means ________.
A.they don’t know much about China’s
market
B.they will
sell more products and gain more profit in China
C.they need to
obtain more permission from China’s government
D.they ignored
the rural market in China