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PART ONEQuestions 1-7Look at the sentences below and the job advertisements on the opposite page。

Which job does each sentence 1—7 refer to?For each sentence，mark one letter （A, B， C or D）on your Answer Sheet。

You will need to use some of these letters more than once。

1 You will be responsible for the operation of a computer system。

2 You must be able to forecast what people will want to wear.3 You will be able to work with people from many different countries and backgrounds。

4 You will have a qualification which covers two subject areas。

5 It is necessary to have worked in this sector before.6 You will need to keep in contact with the headquarters of the organization.7 The advertisement emphasises the need to have a suitable approach to important people.A BUSINESS MANAGER You will be responsible for our global business within specific countries and will have a good understanding of international distribution, possibly based on previous experience, plus the ability to work in markets that are highly varied in their culture。

PART ONE 【V0204】Questions 1-7●Look at the statements below and the information about retail develepment on the oppositepage.●Which expert's advice (A,B,C or D )does each statement (1-7)refer to?●For each statement (1-7),mark one letter (A,B,C or D )on your Answer Sheet.●You will need to use some of these letters more than once.Example :0This centre will be accessible by road and rail.A B C D 1This development is in an area where the potential for consumer spending is the highest in thecountry.2The partners constructing this centre have been responsible for numerous other developments.3The centre may become a model for future urban development plans.4This centre is being marketed by the developers as the best place in the area to shop.5Other shopping destinations are located close to the agreed site for this centre.6Plans for this development have been presented to people who live in the area for comment and approval.7This development is being built in an area which has experienced sustained growth over time.美森教育AThe Birmingham Alliance will provide Birmingham with one of Europe's largest regional shopping centres,right in the heart of the city.The Alliance,an initiative between three of the largest developers in the country,all with extensive experience of urban regeneration schemes,will facilitate an ￡800m investment in Birmingham.This will regenerate 40acres of the city centre within the next decade.Planning permission is in place for the new scheme,which will be a short distance from existing prime retail areas.The development will be well serviced by all forms of public transport,as well as providing parking space for 3,200cars.BThe private-public partnership between Legal &General and Bracknell Town Council will manage the ￡500m regeneration of the town's centre.The proposals,which are awaiting the outcome of consultation with local residents,provide for approximately 102,000㎡of retail and leisure facilities,200residential units and office accommodation.This development is expected to set the standard for town centre regeneration schemes to come because of the way it integrates the business and community sectors.It will also facilitate great improvements in the region's transport infrastructure.CBluewater is a symbol of retail excellence,achieved through a unique combination of design,retail mix,leisure,catering and hospitality.The centre,surrounded by parkland,is situated in the country's most affluent region.Eleven million people,with a combined spending power predicted to exceed a record £5.5bn,live within 60minutes of the centre.The developers set a precedent in the industry by gating the country's three best-known department stores to open very large branches within the centre,as well as over 300leading fashion and lifestyle stores.D Following its recent stock market success,Lend Lease is now developing Overgate shopping centre in Dundee.Construction is well under way,and with several of the country's best-known retailers already secured,Lend Lease is promoting the centre as the unrivalled shopping destination of the region.The economic base of the area has improved continuously over the past 美森教育decade,due to the fast expansion of the biomedical and service sectors.With an estimated potential market of 500,000people,Overgate is proving attractive to leading UK retailers.美森教育PART ONE 【V0404】Questions 1-7●Look at the statements below and the advice on handling acquisitions on the opposite page.●Which section (A,B ,C or D )does each statement 1-7refer to?●For each statement 1-7,mark one letter (A,B,C or D )on your Answer Sheet.●You will need to use some of these letters more than once.Example :0Take the necessary first steps to attract the finance you need for an acquisition.A B C D 1A cautious approach can be used when calculating what a company is worth.2Consider personnel issues so that you have sufficient resources to fulfil your objectives.3In order to know if you can make a return on your investment,assess how you can add to thecompany you are buying.4Providing sufficient support for staff during the acquisition process can have a favourableoutcome.5Take into account your long-term requirements to ensure you have the resources you need.6Even after investing some effort in the acquisition,it may still be necessary to withdraw.7Terms initially negotiated can be changed after the acquisition.美森教育Mergers and AcquisitionsAs Finance Director of plastics manufacturer VKT,Yvonne Maynart hasoverseen many successful takeoversAIt is essential to build up a team to handle the acquisition so that your existing business can continue uninterrupted during the deal.It also helps to operate with spare capacity so that you can transfer people during the initial stages.A key person should be driving the acquisition process forward,although one person alone cannot assume responsibility for a large deal.It is clearly vital to do thorough research when identifying potential targets -but do not be afraid to walk away from a deal if you become aware of serious difficulties with a company you are targeting.BTo decide on the value of any target business,you must first determine what contribution your acquisition can make to it.For example,you may be able to increase revenue through a more focused management team,or improve margins through greater purchasing power and lower costs.At VKT,we base our valuations on conservative assumptions -we also add in the risk element.This approach may be best,and it's worth remembering that with listed companies,shareholders tend to have higher risk/reward expectations.C Developing relationships with finance providers is a key part of the finance director's role.It is important to draw up a good business plan to ensure backing from lenders in the early stages of the acquisition.Your loan application needs to be supported by detailed profit and cash flow projections.Make sure you factor in sufficient finance to let the business develop over time,and allow for reinvestment.Here at VKT,we usually finance acquisitions with bank debt in the form of a 364-day loan,which can then be refinanced at a lower interest rate later.D If an acquisition is large,it can take years for companies to integrate.At VKT we monitor all acquisitions closely for at least two years and the most important lesson I've learned is that a deal is only good if it is beneficial for both vendor and acquirer.Change causes confusion so it needs to be handled carefully.In order to protect profits and grow the business,you need to minimise the 美森教育impact of change and help the people affected feel comfortable about it.When this is done properly it can really boost morale.美森教育。

Reading Comprehension: 15篇（附答案）Directions: Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one you think is the best answer.Passage 1 CCBCDAfter practising as a surgeon for several years, Dr. Ginoux decided to apply for membership in the American College of Surgeons (美国外科医生学会), a highly selective and distinguished professional organization.As part of the application procedure (手续), Dr. Ginoux was asked to prepare a list of all the operations performed in the previous seven years. Slowly, as she worked on the long list, she began to feel uncertain. She began to question some of her decisions. Had she used the best techniques in that case? Maybe, in this case, she should have… Would the doctors on the selection committee understand that, as the only trained surgeon in the area, she usually could not get advice from others and therefore, had to rely completely on her own judgment? For the first time, Dr. Ginoux felt lonely and isolated.The longer Dr. Ginoux worked on the application forms, the more depressed she became. As hope faded, she wondered if a “country doctor” had a realistic chance of being accepted by the American College of Surgeons.1. Dr. Ginoux was working inA. a large city.B. the American College of Surgeons.C. an area far from any big city.D. a selective organization.2. The application forms must includeA. the best technique.B. a list of advice and judgments.C. a record of all the operationsD. the decision procedure.3. It was most probable that Dr. Ginoux wasA. a member in that organization.B. a well-trained surgeon.C. a graduate from the American College of Surgeons.D. a distinguished surgeon in America.4. When she was filling the application forms, Dr. Ginoux began to beA.realistic.B.distinguished.C.perplexed.D.decisive.5. When filling the forms, Dr. Ginoux felt depressed becauseA. she didn’t perform enough operations.B. some operations were unsuccessful.C. she didn’t g et advice from the selection committee.D. she was doubtful about her operations.Passage 2 ADBDDAfter a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles(肌肉) relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep tell us that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (although your eyelids are closed). This period of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.If you can’t fall asleep, some people recommend breathing very slowly and very deeply. Other people believed that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you to sleep!1. A good title for this passage is ________.A. SleepB. Good HealthC. DreamsD. Work and Rest2. The word “drowsy” in the last paragraph means _________.A. sickB. stand upC. awakeD. a little sleepy3. This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you______.A. dream more oftenB. have poor healthC. nervousD. breathe quickly4. During REM, ________________.A. your eyes move quicklyB. you dreamC. you are restlessD. both A and B5. The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is __________.A. approximately six hoursB. around ten hoursC. about eight hoursD. not stated herePassage 3 CACBCTokyo is one of those places that you can love and hate at the same time.In Tokyo there are always too many people in the places where I want to be. Of course there are too many cars. The Japanese drive very fast when they can. But in Tokyo they often spend a long time in traffic jams. Tokyo is not different when one wants to walk.At certain times of the day there are a lot of people on foot in London's Oxford Street. But the streets near Ginza in Tokyo always have a lot of people on foot, and sometimes it is really difficult to walk. People are very polite; there are just too many of them.The worst time to be in the street is at 11:30 at night. That is when the night-clubs are closing and everybody wants to go home. There are 35,000 night-clubs in Tokyo, and you do not often see one that is empty.Most people travel to and from work by train. Tokyo people buy six million train tickets every day. At most stations, trains arrive every two or three minutes, but at certain hours there do not seem to be enough trains. Although they are usually crowded, Japanese trains are very good. They always leave and arrive on time. On a London train you would see everybody reading a newspaper. In Tokyo trains everybody in a seat seems to be asleep, whether his journey is long or short.In Tokyo, I stood outside the station for five minutes. Three fire-engines raced past on the way to one of the many fires that Tokyo has every day. Tokyo has so many surprises that none of them can really surprise me now. instead, I am surprised at myself: I must go there next year on business. I know I hate the overcrowded city. But I feel like a man who is returning to his long-lost love.1. Tokyo is different from London in that ____________.A. it has a smaller populationB. it is an international cityC. it is more difficult to go somewhere on foot in TokyoD. its people are friendlier and more polite.2. What time does the writer think is the worst time to go into the street?A. When the night-clubs are closing.B. At 8 o'clock in the morning.C. When the train is overcrowded.D. At 11:30 a.m.3. What does the writer say about Japanese trains?A. There are not enough trains.B. They are very nice and comfortable.C. They leave and arrive at the right time.D. They often run behind schedule.4. From the writer's observation, we can see that fires break out in Tokyo _______.A. occasionally.B. quite frequentlyC. not very oftenD. twice a day5. The writer hates Tokyo mainly because the city _________.A. is dirty and the people are impoliteB. has been seriously pollutedC. is crowded and noisyD. is not modern enoughPassage 4 DCCCBEvery ten years there is a national census(人口普查) to count the number of people. The Census Office asks every household to answer questions on a census form. The census counts people by the kind of housing they live in, the country in which they were born, and the kind of job they do and how they travel to work. Census results are used by a great many people and areavailable to everyone in many ways.For example, in order to work out present and future needs we must know how people are housed now, and the sizes and ages of their families. For hospitals, schools and other local services, the size of annual grants(拨款) made by the Government to these services depends largely on the numbers and needs of people in the area.Many of the figures come from the census. In order to work out future spending for pensions (养老金), we need to know people's ages, how many are men and how many are women, whether they are single or married, and the size of the family. The census shows how many people have moved from one area to another and how the local workforce is changing. This information is used when factories, offices, shops, public transport and places for leisure are being planned. The census is taken in order to provide figures about the nation as a whole. It does not give information about any named person, family or household. Names and addresses are needed to take the census accurately, but they are not fed into the computer. After the census, the forms are locked away and will not be released to anyone outside the Census Office for 100 years. The answers you give on your census form will be treated secretly. No one outside the Census Office will see your completed form - but if you refuse to complete your form properly, you may be taken to court and the form could be produced as evidence. Everyone working on the census is required to keep it secret and can be accused if he or she improperly reveals information.1. It is necessary to know what sort of housing conditions people have in order to plan ________.A) the sizes and ages of familiesB) the sizes and ages of housesC) how many presents will be neededD) how many houses need to be built2. The census shows the changes that have taken place regarding ______.A) the number of people who work in the areaB) the number of buses in the areaC) the strength of workers in the areaD) the use of power in the area3. Which of the following statements is true?A) There is no information about people's names on the census forms.B) The census would not be accurate if the information was fed into a computer.C) The census gives information about the whole country.D) Named people and families do not need to give information.4. Information about names and addresses ________.A) is stored in the computer for 100 yearsB) is not usually accurateC) will not be seen by anyoneD) will be made public in 100 years5. The people who work on the census _______.A) will not see the completed formsB) have promised not to reveal informationC) are not allowed to keep the information in memoryD) are secretly trainedPassage 5 CBCAAIf you are like most people, your intelligence varies from season to season. You are probably sharper in the spring than you are at any other time of the year.A famous scientist, Ellsworth Huntington(1876-1974), concluded, from his work among peoples in different climates that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental abilities.He found that cool weather is much more favorable for creative thinking than is summer heat. This does not mean that all people are less intelligent in the summer than they are during the rest of the year. It does mean, however, that the mental abilities of large numbers of people tend to be lowest in the summer.Spring appears to be the best period of the year for thinking. One reason may be that in spring man’s mental abilities are affected by the same factors that bring about rapid growth of everything in nature.Fall is the next-best season, then winter. As for summer, it seems to be good time to take a long vacation from thinking.1. According to this passage, your intelligence probably________.A. stays the same throughout the yearB. varies from day to dayC. changes with the seasonsD. changes from year to year2. Huntington based his conclusions on __________.A. records of changes in his own intelligenceB. his work among peoples in different climatesC. records of temperature changesD. all of the above3. It seems that the cold of winter _________.A. increases the ability to thinkB. is the best time for thinkingC. is better for thinking than the heat of summerD. decreases the ability to think4. One possible reason why spring is the best season for thinking is that______.A. everything in nature, including man, is growing then.B. it lasts longer than the other seasons.C. it is not too warm and not too coldD. both B and C5. The two best seasons for thinking seem to be _________.A. spring and fallB. winter and summerC. summer and springD. fall and winterPassage 6 ABCADSurprise! You’re in college! “I never knew living with a roommate was so hard.” “I can’t believe the amount of reading required for just one class.” “I didn’t know what the Freshman 20was until I gained 20 pounds.” No matter how hard or how long you plan for college, it’s f illed with surprises, from dorm conflicts and academic rigors（严酷；艰苦）to the relationship maze and campus logistics（后勤）. Students at Northwestern College in Saint Paul, Minn., share surprises they encountered to give freshmen a “heads up” on what to expect when entering the ivy-covered walls this fall.Dorm LifeAdjusting to a roommate’s music preferences, sleeping times and tastes in dorm was a surprise to Emily Carlson,a communication major. “I was an only child used to my own room, so it was a chall enge adjusting to roommates.” “At first it felt like being at summer camp,” recalls Kristy Lindquist, a cross-cultural ministry major. “Eventually one becomes accustomed to it, after growing from both good and bad experiences.” At the beginning of her fres hman year, Amber White, a music major, thought she’d get close to one roommate in particular, but it wasn’t the case. “I thought I’d get along better with my roommates, but overall the friends I made in the first weeks were not the friends I actually kept.” The housekeeping aspects of the sexes surprised senior Ben Hemmila, president of the Northwestern Student Association. “Guys’ dorms smell bad no matter what happens! Girls’ dorms are generally messier than guys’, but smell better.”AcademicsNeed to study for a mid-term exam or finish a term paper? Get ready to burn the midnight oil ― and the early-morning oil! “Late in college means 3-4 a.m. not 10-11 p.m.” says Hemmila. Carlson agrees. “With other obligations, like work and social things, studying until 3 a.m. is not unusual.” Yet she was surprised at her stamina（体力；精力；活力）. “I’ve stayed up 48, even 72 hours studying ― thanks to coffee and willpower. Staying up isn’t that hard. The difficult part is keeping everything in your brain.” Another common s urprise is the vast amount of reading college requires: 50-60 pages a night ― per class! Hemmila was surprised he didn’t get a detention（延迟；留置；拘留）when he skipped a class. But he still paid the tuition for that skipped class. S tudents are surprised to realize their education needs to include personal discipline and time management. “There is never enough time,” realizes Katie Dean, a business major. “I can’t be involved in everything like in high school, and even a part-time job is hard with a full load.” P aul Bradley, dean of residence life at Northwestern College, says freshmen usually find they have more homework than expected and finals are more difficult. “They’re surprised because they get fewer directives from professors on how to study and what to st udy.”As for that Freshman 20, Murphy hears from many students who were amazed how quickly they gained weight. “It’s the reality of inactivity ― sitting in class, studying, then eating pizza.”1. According to the passage above, the Freshman 20 is _____.A.a new student who is almost 20B.a freshman who gains 20 pounds quicklyC.a new students who is 20 poundsD.a freshman who always gains weight 20 pounds a year2. What might “burn the midnight oil” mean in this passage?A.To burn something at night with oil.B.To stay up studying.C.To burn the mid-term exam or a term paper at night.D.To get up late.3. The following statements are mentioned EXCEPT _____.A.bo ys’ dorms do not smell good no matter what happensB. it was a challenge for those who live in their own rooms at home to adjust to roommatesC. students are not surprised to know the y need personal discipline and time managementD. coffee and willpower can help students study at night for long time4. What can we know from the passage based on the author’s opinion?A.Time and tide wait for no man.B.It is easy for students to adjust to the new college life.C.Dorm life is different from the life at home.D.Freshmen know what to do because they can get much help from professors.5. This passage mainly tells us ______.A.dorm life in collegeB.academics in collegeC.new s tudents life at Northwestern CollegeD.surprise at dorm life and academics of the new students in collegePassage7 DCBABWhat can you do when you find yourself in school without enough friends? Making friends on campus is not the easiest thing to do especially when you are new on campus or you go to an urban commuter campus. Meeting people at school need s not be a daunting task. There are several methods that are not difficult to master and you may find easy when you try them out.Start by looking around at people you tend to see frequently, such as, people who you see in your classes, dorms and dining areas. Often an easy way to start a conversation is to focus on an area of obvious common interest. For example, before or after classes, ask, “did you get the assignment for next week”, or “ what did you think of the professor’s theory of...”This gets you pas s the most difficult part, which is starting the first conversation. Be sure to introduce yourself before the end of the conversation.If your campus has a dining facility, cafe or coffee cart, then there will be more opportunities for meeting people. After you’ve introduced yourself and talked about class, it’s the perfect time to ask the other person to join you for a cup of coffee. Once you are at the table it should be easier to talk about where you’re from, what is your major, what you think of the class, whether it is easy or hard. Once you start a conver sation, you’ve gotten past the most difficult part. It will be much easier to suggest meeting again for coffee, or to meet socially off campus.Put yourself where there are other people that you will see over and over. Join a club, interest group or sports team. Obviously if you live in a dormitory you will have chances to interact with people in your dorm floor as well as the dorm cafeteria. Make it a point of inviting people to meet you for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Don’t be a cockroach —someone who hangs out in a dark room and scurries(急转，疾行) when the lights are turned on.Working on Campus is also a good way to meet people, as well as put some money in your pocket, while solving two problems at once. Social events can be good ways to meet people. School dances, campus mixers and happy hours may seem to make you have something in common to talk about.1. In the first paragraph, the author seems trying to convey the following EXCEPT _____.A. making friends is a hard thing on campusB. we can do nothing about making friendsC. there are methods of making friends that may be of helpD. none of the above2. The expression ‘cockroach’ (Line 5, Para. 4) in this passage probably refers to _____.A. the insect that comes out at night and seldom goes out in the daytimeB. someone who comes out at night and seldom goes out in the daytimeC. someone who often stays in a dorm and only goes out when necessaryD. someone who often hangs around and only meets people on campus3. The methods of making friends include the following statements EXCEPT _____.A. joining in a sports teamB. taking up a part-time jobC. studying in a place frequentlyD. asking someone to join you for a cup of coffee4. The possible reason that the author suggests you ask ‘did you get the a ssignment for next week’ is _____.A. to start a conversationB. to know why he or she did n’t finish the assignmentC. to get help from him or her assignmentD. to collect the assignment for the professor5. What this passage mainly discusses is______.A. the importance of making friends on campusB. making friends on campus is very easyC. m eeting and m aking f riends on c ampusD. life on campusPassage 8 DCBBAOne cold morning in winter, when I was a little boy, a smiling man with an ax on his shoulder sto pped me, saying, “My pretty boy, has your father a grindstone ( 磨刀石)?”“Yes, sir,” said I.“You are a fine little fellow!” said the man. “Will you let me grind my ax?”Pleased with the flattery, I answered, “Oh, yes, sir. The grindstone is down in the shop.”Patting me on my head, he said, “Will you get me some hot water?” I ran and brought the hot water.“How old are you, and what is you name?” he asked, without waiting for a reply, “I’m sure you are one of the finest boys I have ever seen. Will you turn the grindstone a few minutes for me?”Hearing the flattery again, I went to work with a will. It was a new ax, and I worked hard until I was almost tired to death. The school bell rang, but I could not get away, because the ax was not half ground.At last, however, it was sharpened. Then the man turned to me and said, “Now, you little rascal (小坏蛋), you have played truant ( 旷课)! Run to school, or you’ll be sorry!”“Alas!” thought I. “It was hard enough to turn a grindstone this cold day, b ut now to be called a rascal is too much.”The memory of turning the grindstone that winter morning sank deep into my mind. I have thought of it since. Now, whenever I hear words of flattery, I say to myself. “That man has an ax to grind.”1. Which of the following did the man with the ax NOT do that morning?A. Flattering the boy with nice words.B. Patting the boy on the head.C. Blaming the boy with sharp words.D. Giving the boy a small toy.2. T he man ask ed the boy so many questions ________.A. to know how old the boy wasB. to know if his father was at homeC. to let the boy grind his axD. to know the study about the boy3. What did NOT happen to the boy when the work was finished?A. He was tired.B. He was praised by the man.C. He was late for school.D. He felt hurt by the man’s words.4. The man called the boy “rascal” because _______.A. his ax was done wellB. he thought that the boy should go to school on timeC. his ax was damagedD. he di dn’t want the boy to go to school5. Today in the English language, “That man has an ax to grind” means _______.A. that man has some selfish reasons for his actionsB. that man needs to sharpen his axC. that man is very kind to boysD. that man works with an axPassage 9 DCACDWhy is setting goals important? Because goals can help you do, be, and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.Successful and happy people have a vision of how their life should be and they set lots of goals (both short-term and long-range) to help them reach their vision. By setting goals you are taking control of your life. It’s like having a map to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination in mind (her goal) which is laid out for her on a map. She can drive straight there without any wasted time or wrong turns. The other driver has no goal or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, but she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just using up gas and oil. Which driver do you want to be?Winners in life set goals and follow them. Winners decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set and they aren’t difficultto reach. It’s up to you to find out what your goals, ideals and visions really are. You are the one who must decide what to pursue and in what direction to aim your life.Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it. Written goals can be reviewed regularly, and have more power. Like a contract with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also when you write your goals in a particular fashion you are able to stimulate your subconscious to be continuously alert to situations that will further your goal.1) The example of two drivers in the second paragraph is cited to show __________.A. the difficulty of driving without a mapB. the foolishness of the second driverC. the importance of avoiding wrong turnsD. the significance of setting goals2) Successful people differ from unsuccessful ones in that __________.A. the former set goals which are difficult to achieveB.the latter make unreasonable demands of themselvesC.the former have goals in life and make plans to carry them outD. the latter set goals and try to get other people to help them3) According to the writer, what is the most important in the whole process of realizing one’s goal?A.Trying to be realistic about one’s capabilities.B. Analyzing problems that may be involved.C. Having a clear understanding of what one wants in life.D. Dreaming of a very beautiful future.4) What is suggested if people want to realize their goals without fail?A. They should write down their goals.B. They should sign a contract with other people involved.C. They should be aware of the difficulties they are faced with.D. They should discuss with other people about their goals.5) Which of the following statements is closest to the main idea of the passage?A. Success is possible only when a person has set his or her goal clearly.B. Goals enable people to achieve everything they desire in life.C. Winners of any competition should never be satisfied with themselves.D. Goals must be realistic and within the realm of possibility.Passage 10 BCDCCIt was a quarter past nine as Marie hurried into the office building where she was going to work. Her bus had inched along through heavy morning traffic, making her a few minutes late for her very first job. She decided to start out half an hour earlier the next day. Once inside the lobby, she had to stand at the elevators and wait several minutes before she could get on one going to the sixth floor. When she finally reached the office marked “King Enterprises,” she knocked at the door nervously and waited. There was no answer. She tapped on the door again, but still there was no reply. From inside the next office, she could hear the sound of voices,so she opened the door and went in. Although she was sure it was the same office she had been in two weeks before when she had the interview with Mr. King, it looked quite different now. In fact, it hardly looked like an office at all. The employees were just standing around chatting and smoking. At the far end of the room, somebody must have just told a good joke, she thought, because there was a loud burst of laughter as she came in. For a moment she had thought they were laughing at her. Then one of the men looked at his watch, clapped his hands and said something to the others. Quickly they all went to their desks and, in a matter of seconds, everyone was hard at work. No one paid any attention to Marie. Finally she went up to the man who was sitting at the desk nearest to the door and explained that this was her first day in the office. Hardly looking up from his work, he told her to have a seat and wait for Mr. King, who would arrive at any moment. Then Marie realized that the day’s work in the office began just before Mr. King arrived. Later she found out that he lived in Connecticut and came into Manhattan on the same train every morning, arriving in the office at 9:35, so that his staff knew exactly when to start working.1) Marie felt nervous when she knocked at the door because _______.A. it was her first day in a new jobB. she was a little bit late for workC. she was afraid that she had gone to the wrong placeD. there was no answer from inside the office2) Marie could hardly recognize the office she went into as _______.A. the office had a new appearanceB. Mr. King was not in the officeC. nobody was doing any workD. she had been there only once3) The people in the office suddenly started working because _______.A. they saw a stranger in the officeB. they had finished their morning breakC. no one wanted to talk to MarieD. the boss was about to arrive4) We can infer from the text that the employees of the enterprise _______.A. would start their work by listening to a jokeB. were cold to newcomersC. lacked devotion to the companyD. were always punctual for work5) The best title for this text would be _______.A. Punctual Like A ClockB. A Cold WelcomeC. An Unpunctual ManagerD. Better Late Than NeverPassage 11 BCDBBI was only eight years old when the Second World War ended, but I can still remember about the victory celebrations in the small town where I lived on the day when the war in Europe ended. We had not suffered much from the war there, though like most children of my age, I was used to seeing bombed houses in the streets and the enormous army lorries （卡车）passing through. But both at home and at school I had become accustomed to the phrases “before the war ” and “when the war’s over”. “Before the war”, apparently, things had been better, though I was too young to understand why, except that there had been no bombs then, and people had eaten things like ice。

第二辑T1P1这篇文章讲的是培训（coaching）的作用。

培训对一个公司的发展和员工的成长都是至关重要的。

文章的内容比较泛，但是题目的答案比较明显。

第一题，教练和员工之间的接触不能解决工作中的所有困难。

答案是C段的这么一句：In theory, the coaching relationship should provide answers to every problem, but in practice it falls short of this.理论上，培训可以提供所有问题的答案。

但是实践中达不到这样。

Fall short of是关键词。

第二题，讨论某些情况如果再度出现的话怎么样可以处理的更好。

答案是A段的这么一句：analysing how they were managed and how they might be dealt with more effectively on subsequent occasions.分析应该如何进行处理并且在接下来的情况下怎样可以处理的更有效。

这里的dealt with more effectively对应于题干中的better handled，on subsequent occasions.也就是occur again。

第三题，教练鼓励员工将所学应用到日常的工作中。

答案是B段的这么一句：helps individuals to use formally learnt knowledge in day-to-day work and management situations.帮助个人将学到的正式知识用在日常工作和管理情况下。

这里的day-to-day work and management situations就是题干中的routine work situations，what has been taught 也就是formally learnt knowledge。

大学bec商务英语教材答案Unit 1: Introduction to Business EnglishPart A: Vocabulary1. entrepreneurial skills- Entrepreneurial skills refer to the abilities and qualities needed to start and run a business successfully. These skills include innovation, risk-taking, leadership, and problem-solving.2. supply chain management- Supply chain management involves managing the flow of goods and services from the initial production to the final delivery to customers. It includes activities such as procurement, production, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.3. market research- Market research is the process of gathering and analyzing information about customers, competitors, and market trends. It helps businesses understand customer needs, preferences, and behavior, enabling them to make informed decisions about product development, pricing, and marketing strategies.4. competitive advantage- Competitive advantage refers to the unique qualities or resources that give a business an edge over its competitors. It can be achieved throughfactors such as lower costs, differentiated products or services, superior customer service, or technological advancements.Part B: Reading Comprehension1. False- According to the passage, entrepreneurship is not limited to starting new businesses but also includes innovation within existing organizations.2. True- The passage states that globalization has increased the demand for employees with strong language skills and cultural understanding.3. Not Given- The passage does not provide information about the specific industries in which the demand for entrepreneurs is highest.4. True- The passage mentions that effective communication skills are essential for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas, negotiate contracts, and build successful relationships with stakeholders.Part C: Language Skills1. Present Simple Tense: The present simple tense is used to express regular actions, general truths, and habits. For example, "I attend meetings every Monday" or "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."2. Past Simple Tense: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions or events in the past. For example, "She finished her presentation yesterday" or "They traveled to Europe last summer."3. Present Continuous Tense: The present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking or plans for the near future. For example, "I am currently working on a project" or "We are meeting clients tomorrow."4. Modal Verbs: Modal verbs are used to express possibility, necessity, obligation, or permission. Examples include "can," "could," "must," "should," and "may." For example, "I can help you with that" or "You should attend the meeting."Unit 2: Business CommunicationPart A: Vocabulary1. memorandum (memo)- A memorandum, commonly known as a memo, is a formal written message used within an organization to communicate important information or directives. It is usually concise and internal, addressing specific recipients.2. negotiation skills- Negotiation skills refer to the ability to reach mutually beneficial agreements through discussion and compromise. These skills include effective communication, persuasive techniques, problem-solving, and empathy.3. teleconferencing- Teleconferencing is a method of conducting meetings or conferences using audio and visual communication technologies. It allows participants in different locations to interact in real-time, reducing the need for travel.4. report writing- Report writing involves the preparation and presentation of organized information, findings, or recommendations. It is a formal document that provides a detailed analysis of a specific topic or issue.Part B: Reading Comprehension1. True- The passage states that effective communication skills are essential for building relationships, resolving conflicts, and achieving business goals.2. False- According to the passage, good grammar is important in business writing as it ensures clarity and professionalism.3. False- The passage does not mention the use of informal language in business communication.4. Not Given- The passage does not provide information about the availability of job opportunities for professionals with strong business communication skills.Part C: Language Skills1. Emails: Emails are electronic messages exchanged between individuals or within organizations. They are used for various purposes, including sending information, requesting actions, and facilitating communication.2. Business Letters: Business letters are formal written correspondences used for official communication between organizations or individuals. They follow a specific format and tone and are typically used for official invitations, complaints, or inquiries.3. Phone Calls: Phone calls are oral conversations conducted over the telephone. They are often used for quick or urgent communication, discussing complex matters, or building relationships.4. Presentations: Presentations involve the delivery of information or ideas to an audience using visual aids, such as slides or videos. They are commonly used in meetings, conferences, or sales pitches to engage and inform listeners.Note: This is a fictional answer key for the "大学BEC商务英语教材答案" requested. The content provided here is not an actual answer key for any specific textbook or course.。

Reading Comprehension (Passage A)(Work sheet)Dec.2, 2014 1. Choose the best answer.（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案。

)In classes, your teachers will talk about topics that you are studying. The information they provide will be important in your tests. You must take goodwritten notes from what your teachers say. Here are the three stages ofnotetaking and what you should do during each stage.Get Ready to Take Notes (Before Class)●Review your notes from the previous(前) class before you come to class. This will help youremember what you have learned before and get you ready to understand new information.●Complete the assigned (布置的) material before class. Your teacher will expect you to have donethis for further understanding.●Bring your pens and pencils as well as your notebook.Take Notes (During Class)●Focus on what your teacher is saying. Listen for "signalstatements" such as "The most important point..." and "Rememberthat...". Be sure to write down what your teacher repeats or writeson the blackboard.●Write quickly so that you can include all the important information in your notes. Do this bywriting abbreviated words such as med for medicine, using symbols such as % for percent, and writing short sentences.●Place a ?next to information you write in your notes but about whose meaning you are not sure. Rewrite Your Notes (After Class)●Rewrite your notes to make them more complete by changing abbreviated words into wholewords, symbols into words, and shortened sentences into longer sentences.●Make your notes more accurate by using your textbook and reference sources. If necessary, askyour teacher or other students for help.●Check with other students to be sure you did not leave out important information.1. Review your notes from the previous class so that you can .A) focus on what your teacher is saying B) remember better and learn betterC) write quickly D) ask your teacher for help2. Your teacher will expect you to have done this. Here this refers to (指的是)________.A) completing the assigned material B) reviewing your notesC) bringing your pens and pencils D) taking notes3. The underlined word “ abbreviated ” probably means____________________.A) widened B) invented C) suggested D) shortened4. We place a ?next to information when we ____________________________.A) are not sure B) are writing C) review the notes D) check with friends5. What can we infer from the passage?A)Having good class notes will help you to be better prepared for tests.B) Write quickly in your notes during class so that you waste time.C) Reviewing your notes from the previous class is unnecessary.D) You needn’t take good written notes from what your teachers say.6. The best title for this passage is _____________________________________.A) Preparing for tests B) Focusing on signal statementsC) Taking notes in class D) Listening carefully in class2. Choose the best answer (根据论坛内容, 选择最恰当的答案) This is online discussion group where people can post comments about a topic.1. Who will go to the USA?A) Sue B) Kathryn C) Sam D) Jun2. People usu ally don’t need to remove shoes before entering a house in ________.A) Korea B) the USA C) Japan D) Not mentioned3. The underlined word appropriate in the first reply probably means ________.A)complete B)impolite C) right D) happy4. According to Andrew, it’s polite to talk about some topics during dinner except ________.A) travel B) politics C) sports D) food5. Which of the following statements is True? ________A) Jun is worried about his English.B) It’s not polite to bring a small gift when visiting a home in the USA.C) It’s OK for you to use hands to eat pizza and fried chicken like your American hosts.D) Lee found the husband talking with the guests while the wife cooked in the kitchen.6. What can we infer from the online discussion? ________A) Both Japanese and Korean are informal at home.B) Only wives cook in the kitchen in the USA.C) American customs are similar to Korean and Japanese customs.D) Women and children don’t usually take part in the table conversation in Korea.。

第四辑真题解析T1P1首先得搞明白的是这篇文章到底讲的什么。

不用看具体内容，有两个地方直接告诉了。

一个是题目说明的第一句话，另一个是正文的标题。

从这两个地方就可以看出全文探讨的是公司未来接班人——也就是潜力股——的培养问题。

A段讲了TLRG这个贯穿全文的研究组织诞生的原因：现行的研究满足不了需要，于是大多数公司只能自己探索发掘接班人的模式；（即第五题的答案）B段讲了直属经理（line managers）对于发掘接班人的重要性（真是干什么都要从基层抓起），以及经理们的一些疑虑；C段讲的是接班人问题对公司的重要性，并且应该让院线经理们明白这种重要性；D段是针对前面列出的问题，提出的解决建议，什么专家协助等等。

整篇文章分为四个部分，层层递进，有很强的逻辑性。

拿这样的文章来做阅读材料应该是相对容易把握的。

题目解析：图中蓝色的线为答案潜伏的地方。

7个题干基本是将原文中的句子用另外的词语和句型表述出来，所以题干中的关键词都能在正文里找到与之匹配的，比如第四题题干里的expert 对应D段的specialists,第六题的too busy to对应于B段里的heavy workloads，第七题的interest对应于C段的appeal。

第一题说“经理们必须采取措施使潜力股们相信他们对公司的价值”，也就是要让潜力股们对公司忠诚，即C段说的creating “attraction centres”和loyalty。

第二题说“组织必须把目光投向正在培养中的潜力股以外的地方”，即D段最后两句话所说的寻找新一代的潜力股。

第三题和B段的最后一句话完全是一个意思：怕培养潜力股的投入收不回成本。

第四题说开发潜力股，经理们需要在公司内部得到专家支持。

答案是D段的第一句话：公司的人力资源专家需要采取行动。

HR specialists就是expert。

第五题说公司现在没有在指导策略的支持下辨别潜力股。

也就是说公司是依靠自己来发掘人才的。

Reading ComprehensionDirections：Passage 1 Questions 1-5 are based on the following passageA great difference between American social customs and those of other countries is the way in which names are used. Americans have little concern for "rank"，especially socially. Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank；it makes them feel uncomfortable. Many Americans even find the terms "Mr."，"Mrs" or "Miss" too formal. People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names. "Don't call me Mrs Smith. Just call me Sally." Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance. However，if you do not feel comfortable using only first names，it is quite acceptable to be more formal. Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more when you first meet someone. Very often，introductions are made using both first and last names：" Mary Smith，this is John Jones." In this situation you are free to decide whether to call the lady "Mary" or "Miss Smith". Sometimes both of you will begin a conversation using last names，and after a while one or both of you may begin using first names instead. You have a choice：if you don't want to use first names so quickly，no one will think it impolite if you continue according to you own custom.1. In the first paragraph the author tells us thatA. Americans do not talk about rank，especially sociallyB. Americans feel uncomfortable when talking about rankC. Americans tae interests in social customsD. Americans don't care much about social rank2. According to the passage，most Americans feel when they are treated especially respectfully owing to their age or social rank.A. sickB. sorryC. uneasyD. embarrassed3. Which of the following statements in NOT true？A. The way names are used in America is different from those of other countries.B. Many Americans are used to being called by their first names.C. It shows friendliness and kindness to use only first names.D. When you talk to people in the United States，you have to use their first names.4. If an American lady say "Don't call me Mrs Smith，just call me Sally." that showsA. she is not a married womanB. she prefers to be called "Sally"C. she is not Mrs SmithD. she likes to be more formal5. The passage you've just read would most likely be found in aA. guide-book for touristsB. book about American historyC. noticeD. short storyPASSAGE 1美国与其他国家社会习俗的一个显著不同是名字的使用方式。