Vancouver(温哥华)
Natural Resources
As a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber（木材）producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry.
International trade
International trade is a key part for Vancouver's economy. The city has Canada's largest port and is one of North America's major gateways for Pan-Pacific（泛太平洋）trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.
Banking and Financial
The headquarters for HSBC Canada （汇丰银行）is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada's third largest commercial entity(实体), Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.
International relation
Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy(外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate（领事馆）or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city - including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the World Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
Tourism
Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver's beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi- cultural character attract more and more tourists.
Film
Vancouver was the source of the sobriquet（绰号）"Hollywood North", for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood's movies. Many U.S. television and films series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate.
小题1:Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage?
A．The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports
B．Vancouver is a film production centre and called “Hollywood North".
C．International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver.
D．Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry.小题2: Which of the following organizations or events is not related to Vancouver?
A．Jim Pattison Group
B．WHO
C．Greenpeace
D．The 2010 Winter Olympics小题3:If you are a graduate from Shanghai Finance and Economics University, what is it that will probably attract you to visit Vancouver?
A．Its international trade.
B．Its film industry
C．HSBC Canada
D．Its beautiful natural scenery小题4:We can infer______ from the part: International relation.
A．Vancouver is a major centre for foreign relations.
B．Vancouver has hosted many major diplomatic conferences.
C．APEC and WTO are headquartered in Vancouver
D．Canada is a peace-loving country.小题5:The passage is probably taken from________.
A．a magazine
B．a geography book
C．a newspaper
D．an entertainment book
