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资料：You can not go forward by going backward. Take the current debate about trade and globalization, for instance, while the impulse to erect trade barriers is understandable given the pain experienced in recent years, it is not the way to create lasting growth and shared prosperity.

Over the past three decades, global flows of trade and investment have accelerated dramatically, creating enormous economic value. However, trade and globalization have also brought wrenching job losses. The financial crisis and weak recovery have made matters worse, intensifying the backlash against trade and globalization.

Part of the problem is that the benefits of trade and investment go largely unrecognized, while the job losses are often overstated. Another significant problem is that participation in trade and investment is limited to a relatively small set of firms. In the U.S., large firms account for three-quarters of total exports, and the vast majority of small and medium-size businesses do not export. This means firms have a great opportunity to boost growth and productivity through wider participation in trade.

That leaves the question of how to help those hurt by trade and globalization. Too often we talk about re-training as a panacea（万能药）.And yes, it helps. But it needs to take into account the different requirements of each workforce and needs to be part of a wider set of support for affected workers and communities.

Above all, it is important to recognize that our economic transition to a global and digital economy is an irreversible trend. Only by broadening participation in the global economy, rather than by trying to turn back the clock, will we discover answers to today’s most vexing economic problems.

What of the following is the best description of the author’s attitude toward trade and globalization?

A.Critical
B.Doubtful
C.Indifferent
D.Approving

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答案： D

本题解析：

本题考查的是细节理解和同义转换。

【关键词】author’s attitude

【主题句】第5自然段 Above all, it’s important to recognize that our economic transition to a global and digital economy is an irreversible trend. Only by broadening participation in the global economy, rather than by trying to turn back the clock, will we discover answers to today’s most vexing economic problems.最重要的是，我们必须认识到，我们向全球和数字经济的经济转型是不可逆转的趋势。只有通过扩大全球经济的参与，而不是试图逆转时钟，我们才能找到答案。

【解析】本题的问题是“下列哪一项最能描述作者对于贸易和全球化的态度？”。根据主题句可知，作者对于贸易和全球化的态度是赞成的，故选D。