试论古代中国在世界经济发展中的地位。
参考答案：
中国古代经济一直处于世界前列，有两方面原因，一是中国人口很多，一直占世界的20-30%，这么多的人口，创造的财富也是很大的，二是中国人一直比较勤劳，耕地面积相对广阔，在自然经济中一直名列世界前茅，宋朝时鼓励贸易，航运发达，一度占世界经济总量的50%以上。但是随着西方工业革命的发展，我国逐渐落后了。
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| Todd was working at his gas station (加油站) at night when he heard over the radio that a 1 in Long Island had been 2 by an armed man who had killed the night guard and got away with $150,000. "One hundred and fifty thousand," Todd whistled, "Here's a fellow who just 3 into a bank and helps himself 4 so much money." Todd thought of the 5 with which he managed to get the amount of money he 6 to start his gas station. So many papers to 7 , so much money to pay back. The news 8 twenty minutes later. The gunman had 9 a car for a ride, and then 10 out the driver. He was possibly heading for the Southern State Parkway in a white Ford. License plate (车牌) number LJR1939. The 11 of the announcer continued, " 12 out for white cars. Don't pick up strangers, and all you folks at gas stations better not do 13 to a white Ford car." Todd stood up and 14 to see out into the cold night. It was dark but Todd 15 the Southern State Parkway was out there. Just then, Todd saw the headlights coming at him and a car pulled in for 16 . There it was, a white Ford. He saw the number, LJR1939. "What should I do?" Todd had to make a quick 17 . "Yes, sir?" Todd 18 while making up his mind for sure. " 19 him up," the man said sounding like any other 20 . When the tank (油箱) was full,Todd quickly turned round and pointed a gun at the man. "Hands up and get out!" | ||||
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