2014届高考英语考前突破阅读理解能力：《与中移动合作使苹果股价上涨3%》.docVIP

与中移动合作使苹果股价上涨3% Shares in US technology giant Apple have jumped 3% after it signed a deal to supply its iPhone to China Mobile. 苹果与中国移动签署供货协议之后，股价上涨3%。 ? The Chinese firm is the worlds largest carrier and was one of three networks to be awarded Chinas first 4G licences earlier this month.? ? Apple has been looking to boost its sales in China, the worlds largest smartphone market, but has struggled amid growing competition from rivals.? ? The latest deal is expected to help it increase its market share. ? China is an extremely important market for Apple, Tim Cook, Apple chief executive, said in a statement.? ? Our partnership with China Mobile presents us the opportunity to bring iPhone to the customers of the worlds largest network.? ? Earlier this year, Mr Cook said he expected China to replace North America as Apples largest source of revenue. The iPhone is the firms most important product in terms of earnings power. ? China Mobile has more than 760 million subscribers.? ? The countrys two other major phone carriers, China Unicom and China Telecom, already offer iPhones to their subscribers.