1、高三英语培优外刊阅读班级：_学号：_姓名：_外刊精选多家金融伙伴“退群”，脸书Libra前景不明Facebook的加密货币项目Libra日前遭遇新打击，包括eBay, Visa在内的主要合作商对其前景产生顾虑，纷纷“退群”。他们表示支持Libra的理念，但不会再提供资助。导致Libra联盟成员退出的原因是什么？Libra能否经受住此次考验，从远景变成现实？Facebooks Libra Cryptocurrency Faces Exodus of PartnersFacebooks troubled cryptocurrency initiative, Libra, suffered new
2、blows on Friday as the departures of key partners became an exodus.Stripe, Mastercard, Visa and eBay said they were all pulling out of Libra, a week after PayPal became the first company to drop out. While they continue to support the idea of Libra, the companies said, they will no longer be part of
3、 the coalition that is backing the effort.The Libra coalition has been fraying for months. After Facebook announced the initiative, some of the partners began having second thoughts. Many were wary that Facebooks regulatory issues and the uncertain legality of cryptocurrencies might hurt Libra. Some
4、 of the companies, particularly payments providers, rely on good relationships with financial regulators.In recent months, as skepticism around Libra was mounting, some of the partners realized the amount of resources they would have to commit to the effort was growing, said one person with knowledg
5、e of the situation.PayPal said last week that it would leave the Libra initiative so it could instead “continue to focus on advancing our existing mission and business priorities.”【词汇过关】请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。1.libra libr n. _2.cryptocurrency krptkrnsi n. _3.face fes vt. _4.exodus eksds n._5.troubled trb
6、ld adj. _6.initiative ntv n. _7.initial n. _ adj. _8.blow bl n. _ vt._9.coalition kln n. _10.fray fre vi. _n._11.wary weri adj. _12.regulatory rejletri adj. _13.legality lilti n. _14.skepticism skeptszm n. _15.mount mant vi. _mit sth. to sth._17.instead nsted adv. _18.priority prarti n. _【词块学习】请从文章中
7、找到下面中文相对应的文词块。1.抢占先机；主动_2. “一带一路”倡议_3.退出；离开_4.退出_5.改变主意，开始怀疑_拓展练习阅读理解Its difficult to be part of the team that created the most memorable ad in the latest Super Bowland its harder still to do so as part of a brand thats taking the lead in a new technology revolution. But Jessica Williams, director o
8、f brand and partnerships at cryptocurrency platform Coinbase (比特币), made it.With a degree in psychology, Williams initially intended to pursue a career working with troubled kids or as a prison psychologist. But at the end of her graduate schooling, she fell in love with technology and data marketin
9、g analytics, which carried her through data-centric roles at Yahoo, agencies like W2O Group and eventually Visa, where she spent more than seven years and grew into the role of senior director of global brand marketing.But after working for these established companies, Williams sought a new challeng
10、eand found Coinbase. “I jumped ship to go market with a whole new category, to build a new brand and inspire trust, security and excitement,” she said.Williams pointed out that Coinbases marketing strategy is similar to her work at Visa, but with a key differenceone reflected in the brands Super Bow
11、l 56 ad, which showed a simple QR code bouncing like a screen saver on a black background. “Coinbase is willing to take risks on the marketing side, as you can see from the Super Bowl ad,” she said. “There isnt the same desire to stay within the lines.”The move paid off: The brand received 20 millio
12、n site visits within the first minute after the ad aired. Taking risks like that while maintaining a strong, trustworthy foundation requires a critical balance.Williams sees endless potential for marketers to make an impact on cryptocurrency in the future. “Theres still a lot of opportunity in this
13、space because the consumer experience is not great yet,” she said. “The fundamentals of marketing can help build trust and awareness.”37.What do we know about Williams from the first two paragraphs?A.She created the latest Super Bowl.B.She worked as a prison psychologist.C.She served in W2O for seve
14、n years.D.She was keen on data marketing analytics.38.Why did Williams leave the established companies?A.She was eager to create new ground.B.She wished for trust and secure work.C.She found no difficult tasks to perform.D.She was tired of the famous companies.39.What does the underlined phrase “the
15、 move” in paragraph 5 refer to?A.Building a new brand.B.Advertising in the Super Bowl.C.Staying within the lines.D.The creative QR code advertising.40.What does the story of Williams tell us?A.Greatness comes from taking risks.B.Jumping ship is never a bad choice.C.Building trust and awareness earns
16、 you a fortune.D.Deep insight and innovation spirit result in success.外刊精选答案【词汇过关】请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。1.libra libr n. 项目名称；货币单位（古罗马）；天平座2.cryptocurrency krptkrnsi n. 加密货币3.face fes vt. 面对4.exodus eksds n.（大规模的）离开5.troubled trbld adj. 深受困境的；深受其扰的6.initiative ntv n. 项目；提议；主动性7.initial n. 首字母 adj. 最初的，开始
17、的8.blow bl n. 打击 vt. 吹9.coalition kln n. 联盟10.fray fre vi. 紧张n. 争论11.wary weri adj. 谨慎的12.regulatory rejletri adj. 管理的；监管的13.legality lilti n. 合法性14.skepticism skeptszm n. 怀疑论15.mount mant vi. 增加，增长mit sth. to sth.奉献（时间、精力等）做某事；致力于某事17.instead nsted adv. 宁愿；作为替代18.priority prarti n. 优先级；重点【词块学习】请从文章
18、中找到下面中文相对应的文词块。1.take the initiative 抢占先机；主动2.the Belt and Road Initiative “一带一路”倡议3.pull out退出；离开4.drop out退出5.have second thoughts改变主意，开始怀疑【全文翻译】脸书加密货币Libra项目遭多家合作伙伴“退群”周五，陷入困境的脸书加密货币Libra项目遭遇新的打击，多家主要合作伙伴撤离该项目。继PayPal率先宣布退出Libra项目一周后，Stripe、万事达卡、Visa和eBay都表示将退出。尽管它们表示会继续支持Libra的设想，但不会再参与支持Libra联盟的工作。Libra联盟内部数月来一直龃龉不断。脸书宣布Libra计划后，部分盟友开始有所顾虑。许多公司担心脸书的监管问题以及加密货币不确定的合法性会妨害该项目；其中一些公司尤其是支付服务提供商有赖于和金融监管机构的良好关系。一位知情人士透露，随着近几个月来关于Libra的怀疑论愈演愈烈，一些盟友意识到它们将不得不为该项目逐渐加大资源投入。PayPal上周表示将退出Libra计划，以便“继续专注于推进我们现有的使命和业务重点”。拓展练习阅读理解参考答案37.D 38.A 39.D 40.D
