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2009高考英语复习课堂限时强化训练——阅读理解(二十八)
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Despite bankruptcies,lay off and sumers spending,a few femaleled businesses in Japan are developing well.
Shizue Hamada,52,set up a business in 1991 with eight other housewives-to care for the elderly and the physically disabled.
It wasn’t long before the Tasukeai Yui(mutual -aid group) earned a reputation for its excellent service. It now employs 200 staff and has 300 million yuan(US $)in annual sales.
The woman said their business has been essful because they provide what customrs really want.
These entrepreneurs are making use of a revalized and healthy demand for everyday basic items.
Bread,for instance,is in high woman Meiko Tanaka,26,started selling high-quality bread over the in 2000.“Bread is cheap,”she said.“We migh as well eat the bread baked using the the highest-quality ingredients.”
Five women—former office workers in their late 20s—have started the“OL Food Bureau of Investigation”to review restaurants on the .OL means young office lady. It’s mon nickname in Japan.
Business is increasing for their online magazine has reached 26,000. Their non-ments seem to carry a lot of weight with month the five women will be appearing on Japanese TV.
What all these female entrepreneurs have mon is a strong belief in their likes and dislikes,and confidence is