What does the phrase "making inroads" (Para.2) probably mean?

A．Declining.

B．Facing challenges.

C．Flourishing.

D．Going bankruptcy.

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含义题。根据题干关键词定位到第二段。根据短语所在句子的下一句but that for less expensive devices is booming(而对廉价机的需求正在迅猛增长)可以推断出，廉价智能手机有很好的市场。因此，正确答案是C。

1 What makes Apple avoid being affected by cheaper smartphones?

A．Apple has developed more cheaper smartphones than other brands.

B．American government will take measures to finance Apple.

C．Consumers love Apple more than any other smartphone brands.

D．Apple owns the sole operation system and reputable brand.

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2 Facing cheaper brands, Samsung feels worried because it ___________.

A．has lost its market share of cheaper smartphones

B．has no cheaper smartphones

C．has to invest more in research and marketing

D．has to cooperate with other brands to develop cheaper smartphones

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3 What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．HTC, Motorola and Nokia have made a great success in cheaper smartphones.

B．Samsung will take measures to meet the challenge from cheaper brands.

C．Samsung has mainly turned to smart watches and wristbands.

D．Cheaper smartphones will soon lose the present successful market.

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