问答题Discuss and decide together:　　● What travel and accommodation arrangements you will need to make before the trip?　　● Which kinds of business customs in the foreign country would be useful to know about, and how?

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Discuss and decide together:　　● What travel and accommodation arrangements you will need to make before the trip?　　● Which kinds of business customs in the foreign country would be useful to know about, and how?
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1.– ()– Yes, I will try my best.A、Do you know about business tax?B、What do you think about business tax?C、Can you give me a brief introduction about business tax?

2.What would you tell the interviewer that you are such a candidate who can adjust yourself to changes quickly?A.About what new things or skills you have been learning at the moment.B.About what changes you encountered before and how you responded.C.About how smart enough you are to be able to stop adverse situations getting worse.D.About how interested you are in some new technologies, methods and applications in your study.

3.Traveling can be fun and easy. A vacation trip to another country is especially enjoyable when the traveling conditions are good. Good traveling conditions (11) a comfortable mode of transportation，knowledge of the country's language，familiarity (12) the customs and habits of the people in the country，and pleasant traveling companions. All of US have had nice trips (13) this.Most of us have also had trips that we would (14) to forget. Many conditions Can produce a bad traveling experience. For example，if the four conditions listed above do not exist，we will probably have a bad experience， (15) at best a difficult (16) . Students who travel to a foreign country to study often have a difficult trip. They usually travel alone. They don't know the language of the new country (17) . They often arrive in the new country (18) a huge international airport. From the airport，they need to find their way to their school. Maybe they need to change airplanes，to take a bus，a train，or a taxi. They need to do all this in a country (19) everything is unfamiliar. Later，after the experiences are over，they Can laugh. But at the (20) ，they feel terrible.A. includeB. concludeC. holdD. contain

4.In order to prove that you would be a valuable problem solver for the employer, you need to write on your résumé about the details on how you solved a problem and what wanted consequences your solution brought about.()

参考答案和解析
正确答案：
【参考范例】
Candidate A=A Candidate B=B
A: Since it is the first time for our company to attend a trade fair in Paris, I think we have to do a lot of preparations beforehand. What’s your view?
B: I agree. I suppose we need to bring a lot of introductions, samples and brochures of our products with us. At the same time, it is advisable that we prepare free gifts printed with the name of our company so as to promote our products in the fair and pursue sales in the future. To make our exhibition special and attractive, I think it is important that we invite some experts to help us with the designing of the exhibition stand. We must make every endeavour to make our exhibition a success. What do you think?
A: That is right. I think we should also arrange an appropriate schedule. For instance, we should get there several days earlier to have enough time to settle down and prepare for the trade fair. As is known, travel fatigue, climatic changes, jet lag, foreign food, etc. will all have some adverse effect on us.
B: I wholly agree with you on that. And we need to book air tickets and reserve accommodations beforehand. As we all know, the accommodations will be difficult and more expensive due to the fair.
A: Yes. Therefore, I think we need to contact a travel agency for it can offer a variety of choices and discounts to us, which will save us time to be better prepared for the trade fair.
B: That’s just what I am thinking. Then, we must warn every member of the group of cultural differences, which may cause misunderstandings, so they should learn more about French culture before they go.
A: Can you give some examples about the things the participants should do?
B: Sure. For example, basic business customs that our participants should bear in mind include shaking hands with everyone present, inviting your customers to a lunch rather than a dinner, avoiding talking about business over the main course, etc.
A: I can’t agree with you more. What do you think about us inviting some French people to give lectures and helping the participants know more about French culture?
B: That’s great. I’ll make sure that our ideas known to the directors. Nice talking with you.
解析： 暂无解析
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    参考答案：1：T; 2：F; 3：T; 4：F; 5：F

  • 第2题：

    We should be glad to know ()what terms you would be willing to represent us, also the terms on which business is generally conducted in your country.

    A、upon

    B、with

    C、on

    D、to


    参考答案：C

  • 第3题：

    There are several ways you can find out about the countries and places you wish to visit. You can talk to friends who have travelled to the places. Or you can go and see a colour film. Or you can read travel books.
    It would seem that there are three kinds of travel books. The first are those that give a personal, subjective (主观的) account of travels which the author has actually made himself, if they are informative and have a good index (索引), then they can be useful to you when you are planning your travels. The second kind are those books whose purpose is to give a purely objective (客观的)description of things to be done and seen. If a well-read, cultured person has written such a book, then it is even more useful. It can be sorted as a selected guide book. The third kind are those books which are called "a guide" to some place or other. If they are good, they will, in addition to their factual information, give an analysis or an explanation. Like the first kind they can be inspiring and interesting. But their basic purpose is to help the reader who wishes to plan in the most practical way.
    Whatever kind of travel book you choose you must make sure that it does not describe everything as "wonderful", "excellent" or "magical". You must also note its date of publication because travel is a very practical affair and many things change quickly in the twenty-first century. Finally, you should make sure that the contents are well presented and easy to find.This passage is about （）.

    • A、how to travel
    • B、how to buy travel books
    • C、how to read a travel book
    • D、travel books

    正确答案:D

  • 第4题：

    单选题
    To know where you are going, you are advised to _____.
    A

    ask the police for detailed information

    B

    look at the map before leaving the hotel

    C

    always travel with your business partner

    D

    have a smart phone with you while traveling


    正确答案： C
    解析：
    第三段最后一句提到“Look at the map before you leave the hotel so that you know where you’re going and how to get there.”，由此可知，为了清楚知道目的地，可在离开宾馆前查看地图，故B项正确。A、D两项文中并未提及，C项表述过于绝对。

  • 第5题：

    问答题
    Discuss and decide together:　　● What qualities are you looking for in such a person?　　● What skills should such a person possess?

    正确答案：
    【参考范例】
    Candidate A=A Candidate B=B
    A: I am going to interview several candidates for the position of receptionist.
    B: I’ve heard that. Do you have any ideas?
    A: Sure. First of all, I’ll look at the candidate’s qualifications to see if the prospective receptionist has attended a secretarial training program or some other training courses. I also would like to know whether he/she had a proper educational background. Generally speaking, the higher his or her educational background, the better. What do you think?
    B: I agree. It is also important to consider whether he/she has experience as a receptionist. Is that right?
    A: Yeah, it is really of great significance. If the receptionist has related experience, he/she will help our company in a big way. As a matter of fact, a good receptionist does more than just representing the company’s image and he or she will also leaves a very important first impression of the company on the customers who come to our company. That is why the company is concerned with this.
    B: Well, I understand that your company is an international company, so I think it is necessary that the receptionist is able to speak English. Is that right?
    A: Absolutely. It is not enough that candidate can speak English since he/she will also take a lot of calls from our general headquarters in America and therefore is required to take notes. It certainly is not easy, but the qualified receptionist will be offered high wages. Another thing we need to consider is the candidate’s character. We should know if the candidate enjoys talking with or listening to people and how well he/she can get on with others. Do you agree?
    B: That’s just what I am thinking. The candidate’s manner is essential as well. It is beyond everything that the receptionist has a pleasant manner and a desire to improve. .
    A: Exactly. Nice talking to you about this. You have been very helpful.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第6题：

    问答题
    Practice 3　　Discussion—about 5 minutes　　In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the task promptly, an example of which is below, and then about three minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.　　For two candidates　　Satisfaction Survey　　The company you work for has conducted a satisfaction survey. We all know customer satisfaction is essential to the survival of our businesses.　　You have been asked to find out whether customers are satisfied.　　Discuss the situation together, and decide:　　● how to find out whether the customers are satisfied　　● what to ask in a customer satisfaction survey.

    正确答案： 【参考范例】
    A: We all know customer satisfaction is essential to the survival of our businesses. How do you think we can find out whether our customers are satisfied?
    B: In my opinion, in order to find out whether our customers are satisfied or not, the best and most direct way is to ask them.
    A: Certainly many ways can be adopted to ask them whether they are satisfied with our company, our products, and the service they received. Can you name some common ways?
    B: Sure. we can ask them face-to-face when they are about to walk out of our store or office. In addition, we can also call them on the phone after their visits and ask how they feel about our products and service.
    A: Well. Good idea. Any other ways?
    B: Mail them a questionnaire is also an option. This technique has long been used, which turns out to be quite effective
    A: As far as I am concerned, we can ask certain questions in a customer satisfaction survey to get to know their expectations and to collect information about what need to be changed and what need to be maintained to increase their satisfaction.
    B: By all means basic customer satisfaction questions should be asked, like “ Are you satisfied with the service you received?” Still, we need to ask the customers loyalty questions, for instance “What are the chances of you recommending our products/services to others?” Plus, some research needs to be done to know what the customer like and don’t like about the products, services and the company.
    A: That is the point.
    Follow-up questions:
    (Q=question   A=answer)
    Q1: Do you think feedback from customers is the most important thing to consider? Why or why not?
    A: Yes, their feedback can reveal a lot and be very useful. You can improve your products’ quality accordingly. ﹨No, it is not wise to completely depend on that, since some customers may not take it seriously when answering questions.
    Q2: Is it essential to consider competitors’ products? Why or why not?
    A: Yes. By comparison, you can know the differences and try to do a better job. ﹨No, feedback from customers is more reliable
    Q3: Which is more important when aiming to improve customer services, staff training or customer satisfaction survey?
    A: I would say staff training is the fundamental way to improve customer services.﹨Customer satisfaction survey can be more effective in improving customer satisfaction.
    Q4: How often should you conduct a customer satisfaction survey?
    A: As is said, the most wise way is to conduct a customer satisfaction survey often enough to get the most information, to upset the customers, but not so often as to upset the customers”.
    Q5: Have you ever thought about what to do with the answers from a customer satisfaction survey?
    A: Yes. The answers from different customers need to be compiled and used to predict trends.﹨No, feedback alone is not enough and further research together with other surveys needs also to be conducted.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第7题：

    问答题
    题目要求：　　In this part of the test, you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your ideas.Practice 1　　(The candidate chooses one topic and speaks about it for one minute.)　　A　How to negotiate successfully when we are in business?　　B　In business, what important role does the communication take?　　C　What kinds of skills shall the technical writers have?

    正确答案： 【参考范例】
    If you choose A:
    It is a key skill in any business to negotiate successfully so as to reach agreements with other people or parties. The negotiation could be done with a buyer or a seller and it will always involve an element of compromise, no matter what. But, when entering negotiations, it is important to keep in mind that to negotiate and make agreements successfully is almost impossible unless you think you can afford to ‘lose’ or walk away from on offer. The result will be you avoiding asking more than what you suppose the other side will give without a dispute. Consequently, you will become a passive observer, while the other side will dictate the terms.
    If you choose B:
    Communication is one of the most important features in any business. Good communications are indispensable at any stage of the business process.
    Within individual company, internal communications happen at, and between the different levels. Directors will communicate with one another with regard to the company’s overall strategy. They communicate their plans to managers, and the managers then inform the other employees. Negotiations are usually conducted in terms of payment and working conditions. Managers try to boost morale and motivation with good communication. Employees also communicate with one another, over certain matters, for instance production and wages.
    Reliable and effective communication is instrumental when it comes to efficient management of a company.
    If you choose C:
    Firstly, technical writers should be able to write well, which means more than just knowing the basics of spelling, grammar and punctuation. The ability to condense, organize and generalize complicated information to make it easier to understand is also very important. A good technical writer must also be capable of handling tight deadlines. As far as career prospects go, with the valuable experience gained, many technical writers actually have the chance to take on management roles. Then they will be responsible for the work of other writers within a particular company; or they may want to become contractors, in other words, selling their services to companies at an hourly rate through an agency which employs many freelance technical writers.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第8题：

    问答题
    You are studying in Britain and living with a British family. They have decided to visit your country next year and spend two weeks travelling round there. You have said you will make the travel arrangements for them. Write to the travel agent and ask for details about:　　●prices●types of accommodation available　　●dates●booking conditions　　●toursWrite a letter in no less than 80 words asking for the information you require. You do not need to write your name and address. Now write the letter on the Answer Sheet.

    正确答案：
    Dear Sir or Madam,
    I am writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with some information about travelling in Beijing.
    I would like to know how much we should pay for three people in your tour group. And a schedule for next month with specific dates would be appreciated. My friends are from Britain, and I wonder whether there will be a hotel suitable for them. It would be very kind of you to inform me the booking conditions.
    Thank you for your time. I’m looking forward to your early reply.
    Sincerely yours,
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第9题：

    问答题
    Discuss, and decide together:　　● What effects moving premises could have on staff?　　● How suppliers and customers might be affected by the relocation?

    正确答案：
    【参考范例】
    Candidate A=A Candidate B=B
    A: Well, relocation will concern practically all the employees. One of the concerns might be the effect of the changes while their main concern is to remain in the position. They are concerned about issues like salary, working conditions, cultural differences, and so on as well.
    B: Yes, it is natural that they might be worried about their job. If business relocates, they’ll have no choice but to move to a different place. Actually, some of them will be earning less, while some others may be earning more than before.
    A: That’s true. I think many employees will face redundancy or feel nervous about changing job.
    B: I see what you mean. Some may feel threatened by redundancy if our company relocates to new premises. Although most of the staff may be not happy with the decision made, some of the employees might be pleased with relocation for they are looking forward to working overseas, which can offer them a once in a lifetime opportunity to live, work and build friendship in a quite different environment.
    A: Right. This experience will also provide them with a chance to widen their outlook on life, appreciate cultural differences and develop new skills. But I think the company needs to employ fully qualified professionals who are resourceful, and sensitive to cultural differences.
    B: In addition, being flexible is also an extremely important quality. They need to be able to imagine themselves happily adjusting to new codes of behavior and dressing, different food and even opening hours. What about the perks for working abroad, do you have any ideas?
    A: Well, those to work overseas will be offered a comprehensive package, including free travel, subsidized accommodation as well as a general local salary.
    B: Sounds a good idea. Anyway, I think the company will have to be careful about relocation, for the failure of a big action will have a knock-on effect throughout the whole company.
    A: Well, I am still doubtful about relocation. Some people may ask: what’s the great attraction? Why is our company so eager to relocate to new premises? Suppose what we are going to say to answer these questions?
    B: Well, what I can say is that relocating to new premises could be a good thing and it all depends on the circumstances of the company under discussion. It can be anything from better access to overseas markets, less labor costs, lower taxes,, quicker delivery or even a combination of any of these.
    A: You’re probably right. However, it would be fair to say that the financial benefits are the main motivation, wouldn’t it?
    B: Under most circumstances it probably would, yes. Without them, I believe very few companies would be interested in that. Considering our position, I think our priority is to do some market research. We need to know something about our customers and suppliers. How suppliers and customers might be affected by the relocation? Any ideas?
    A: I’m not certain about what response we may receive from the existing suppliers and customers. The important issue is if the relocation will damage their confidence. Once the company has lost the confidence of the customers and suppliers, it will be very difficult to win it back.
    B: Anyway, it is somehow inevitable that the company will lose some old suppliers and customers in the course of relocation. In that event, positive actions need to be taken on the part of the company to restore confidence of the suppliers and Customers.
    A: Yes, we should make recommendations not only to boost moral of the employees, but also to attract customers and suppliers. You must use some advertising gimmicks to please the suppliers and customers.
    B: Let’s work together to make a good proposal, shall we? First, I would propose that we conduct a survey among the employees to find out views about the relocation, and then we can pick out the thorny problems.
    A: Sure. And a customer survey should also be carried out in order to get the possible responses from the suppliers and customers, and after that we can work out solutions to the problems.
    B: Well, let’s get started with the findings…
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第10题：

    问答题
    Discuss, and decide together:　　● What the likely reactions from staff might be to the introduction of the scheme?　　● How feedback should be given to staff on their performance?

    正确答案：
    【参考范例】
    Candidate A=A Candidate B=B
    A: ABC Company is about to introduce an appraisal scheme to assess the performance of staff. It will benefit both individual and company. Individual appraisals are not always very effective, and people tend to think that there are too many categories. They are not sure how the system works, so they are not happy with the legal aspects. What might be the likely reactions of the staff to the introduction of the scheme?
    B: I think some employees would accept the appraisal scheme, in the hope that introduction of the scheme will be beneficial to both individual and company. Some would regard it as a chance to improve their salary. Some others may dislike it for they don’t like the way they are assessed. Many more have doubt about the meaning of the staff appraisal. Everybody works in teams these days and team members share responsibility for results. And team leaders could sense resentment between members. Teams much prefer to be awarded a group rating. We often receive complaints about the system of performance appraisals. What is your opinion of the feedback on appraisal? I think the feedback on performance appraisal is very likely not as positive as the leaders have expected.
    A: I agree with you. The staff appraisal may be one of the biggest causes of dissatisfaction at work. In America, the unhappy workers even sue their employers over appraisal interviews. Problems will rise from the scheme itself and from the implementation and understanding of that scheme. Senior staff find it difficult to do appraisals. They have no choice but to listen to staff’s complaint about the company during the appraisal.
    B: Therefore, I recommend that before reversing the appraisal’s negative associations, an organization needs to find out the underlying reasons contributing to them. The guidelines should be given to the employees by the management These guidelines suggest that a successful scheme have a clear appeal process, that all the negative feedback should be accompanied by evidence like dates, times and outcomes and that, most importantly, ratings should be able to reflect specific measurable elements of the job requirements.
    A: I suggest we should make some changes to the current schemes. But how should feedback be given to staff on their performance?
    B: That’s the question that needs discussion. Yes, you’re right. Some changes to current schemes are actually simply a matter of logic.
    A: For example, if employees are constantly encouraged to work in teams and to shoulder joint responsibility for their successes and failures, it practically makes little sense for the appraisals to focus on individuals, as this may result in resentments and cause divisions within the group. Therefore, it is possible, and more suitable in some cases to arrange appraisals where performance is rated for the group.
    B: And in addition, staff members should also be educated about the best way to approach appraisals. They feel uncomfortable about being asked to play a more supportive role than they are accustomed to without any training. I think it is sensible to give written feedback to most staff members. For some employees, we’d better give them oral feedback on their performance plus the written one.
    A: Your idea is acceptable. However, those who are appraised may regard it as a chance to air their grievances and highlight the company’s failings instead of considering their own role. Therefore, the feedback to be given to staff should not be too negative. Rather, the appraisal needs to be positive.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第11题：

    单选题
    Father: I’d like to talk to both of you about the money situation in our family.　　Bette: ______　　Mother: But, Bette...　　Father: I make good money, and you two spend it all.　　Bette: Look, Dad, I really think this is ridiculous. You make so much money, but you don’t know how to spend it. ______ I don’t see what difference it makes.
    A

    What’s the matter? ; There must be something unusual.

    B

    Oh, here he goes again. ; I don’t know why you are complaining.

    C

    It’s no need for you to say so. ; Business is business.

    D

    We all know that. ; Every dog has his day.


    正确答案： D
    解析：
    第一个空格后面是：但是…，说明Bette的回答不是积极的，故B项正确，表示不耐烦。从后文Bette的回答中也可知第二个空格应表示对爸爸的不理解。

  • 第12题：

    问答题
    【参考范例三】PART 2Describe a foreign musician or artist you like. You should say:  who the person is  what he/she is good at in art field  when you began to know him/her  and explain why you like to talk about this person.You will have to talk about the topic for one or two minutes.You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

    正确答案： I’d like to talk about a Spanish painter and sculptor Picasso. He is best known for the Cubist movement, and for the wide variety of styles that he helped develop and worked in. I highly appreciate his works like the proto-Cubist Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Guernica, a portrayal of the German bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. I began to know him when I was in elementary school. At that time I liked paintings very much and I bought a collection of famous paintings. I saw Picasso’s painting Guernica and was greatly shocked by his talent and profundity. He’s different from other painters and his works are very surreal which leaves you space to imagine the theme of his work. From his painting I can view my life from a new perspective and that is why I appreciate him. He inspires me.
    解析：
    应该介绍这位外国艺术家的背景。包括他/她是谁，哪个领域的艺术家(composer, pianist)；他／她的艺术成就，代表作(masterpiece)，为什么关注他／她；他／她对自己有什么影响。

  • 第13题：

    ()?

    Yes, I will try my best.

    A、 Do you know about business tax

    B、 Can you give me a brief introduction about business tax

    C、What do you think about business tax


    参考答案：B

  • 第14题：

    What would someone learn from this text?

    A. How to make a lot of money.
    B. How to write a book about business.
    C. What the book is about.
    D. What the writer's family is like.

    答案：C
    解析：
    根据这篇文章可以了解整本书的目的和主旨，所以答案选C。

  • 第15题：

    单选题
    What would help customers know better about your business when doing business with them?
    A

    Inviting them to kinds of exhibitions related.

    B

    Showing them the price list of your products.

    C

    Asking them to find out the subtle differences between you and the competitors.

    D

    Giving them a catalogue of all the products or services your business provides.


    正确答案： D
    解析：
    关于如何使顾客在与你做生意时对你的生意有更好的了解，第三段第三句提到 “Handing them a list of all the products or services you offer…”，对应选项D。

  • 第16题：

    问答题
    The following appeared in a memorandum written by the vice president of Nature’s Way, a chain of stores selling health food and other health-related products.　　“Previous experience has shown that our stores are most profitable in areas where residents are highy concerned with leading healthy lives. We should therefore build our next new store in Plalnsville, which has many such residents. Plainsiville merchants report that sales of running shoes and exercise dothiog are at all-time highs. The local health club, which nearly closed five years ago due to lack of business, has more members than ever, and the weight training and aerobics classes are always full. We can even anticipate a new generation of customers: Plainsiville’s schoolchildren are required to participate in a ‘fitness for life’ program, which emphasizes the benefits of regular exercise at an early age.”　　Discuss how well-reasoned you find this argument. In your discussion, be sure to analyze the line of reasoning and the use of evidence in the argument. For example, you may need to consider what questionable assumptions underlie the thinking and what alternative examples or counterexamples might weaken the conclusion. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or refute the argument, what changes in the argument would make it more logically sound, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion.

    正确答案： 【参考范文】
    In this memo the vice president of Nature’s Way (NW), a chain of stores selling health food and health-related products, recommends opening a store in Plainesville. To support this recommendation the vice president cites the following facts about Plainesville: (1) sales of exercise shoes and clothing are at all-time highs; (2) the local health club is more popular than ever; and (3) the city’s schoolchildren are required to participate in a fitness program. Close scrutiny of each of these facts, however, reveals that none of them lend credible support to the recommehdation.
    First, strong sales of exercise apparel do not necessarily indicate that Plainesville residents would be interested in NW’s products, or that these residents are interested in exercising. Perhaps exercise apparel happens to be fashionable at the moment, or inexpensive compared to other types of clothing. For that matter, perhaps the stronger-than-usual sales are due to increasing sales to tourists. In short, without ruling out other possible reasons for the strong sales the vice president cannot convince me on the basis of them that Plainesville residents are exercising regularly, let alone that they would be interested in buying the sorts of food and other products that NW sells.
    Secondly, even if exercise is more popular among Plainesville residents than ever before, the vice president assumes further that people who exercise regularly are also interested in buying health food and health-related products. Yet the memo contains no evidence to support this assumption. Lacking such evidence it is equally possible that aside fron exercising Plainesville residents have little interest in leading a healthy lifestyle. In fact, perhaps as a result of regular exercise they believe they are sufficiently fit and healthy and do not need a heathy diet.
    Thirdly, the popularity of the local health club is little indication that NW will earn a profit from a store in Plalnesville. Perhaps club membem live in an area of Plainesville nowhere near feasible sites for a NW store. Or perhaps the club’s primary appeal is as a singles meeting place, and that members actually have little interest in a healthy lifestyle. Besides, even if the club’s members would patronize a NW store these members might be insufficient in number to ensure a profit for the store, especially considering that this health club is the only one in Plainesville.
    Fourth, the fact that a certain fitness program is mandatory for Plainesville’s schoolchildren accomplishes nothing toward bolstering the recommendation. Many years must pass before these children will be old enough to make buying decisions when it comes to food and health-related products. Their habits and interests might change radically over time. Besides, mandatory participation is no indication of genuine interest in health or fitness. Moreover, when these children grow older it is entirely possible that they will favor an unhealthy lifestyle—as a reaction to the healthful habits imposed upon them now.
    Finally, even assuming that Plainesville residents are strongly interested in eating health foods and health-related products, the recommendation rests on two additional assumptions: (1) that this interest will continue in the foreseeable future, and (2) that Plainesville residents will prefer NW over other merchants that sell similar products. Until the vice president substantiates both assumptions I remain unconvinced that a NW store in Plainesville would be profitable.
    In sum, the recommendmion relies on certiain doubtful assumptions that render it unconvincing as it stands. To bolster the recommendation the vice president must provide clear evidence—perhaps by way of a local survey or study—that Plainesville residents who buy and wear exercise apparel, and especially the health club’s members, do in fact exercise regularly, and that these exercisers are likely to buy health foods and health-related products at a NW store. To better assess the recommendation, I would need to know why Plainesville’s health club is popular, and why Plainesville does not contain more health clubs. I would also need to know what competition NW might face in Plainesville.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第17题：

    单选题
    A: I need to make a hotel reservation for my father.　　B: ______
    A

    Why does your father want to stay in a hotel?

    B

    Is your father going abroad?

    C

    But do you know how to make a reservation?

    D

    How about calling the travel agency?


    正确答案： B
    解析：
    A方说：“我需要帮我父亲预订旅馆。” C项“但是你知道如何预订旅馆吗”旨在提醒对方，是B方针对A方话语的恰当反应。

  • 第18题：

    问答题
    Practice 2　　Discussion—about 5 minutes　　In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.　　For two candidates　　Compromise on price　　You have had a negotiation with a foreign trade delegation which comes to nothing. You have been told to have this big deal come off.　　Discuss the situation together and decide:　　● which kind of activities would be suitable for a successful deal.　　● how much are you to step down　　For three candidates　　Compromise on Price　　You have had a negotiation with a foreign trade delegation which comes to nothing. You have been told to have this big deal come off.　　Discuss the situation together, and decide:　　● Which kind of activities would be suitable for a successful deal.　　● how much are you to step down.　　●·how to show your sincerity.

    正确答案： 【参考范例】
    B: Well, it’s really a pity that we didn’t reach any agreement on price at our last meeting. I think it’s not sensible for either side to persist in his own terms. We can make some progress.
    A: Yeah. 1 can’t agree more. In consideration of making a deal before their closing visit to our corporation, I’m also ready to make some concessions.
    B: How much are we to step down?
    A: How about coming down by… er, 3 percent.
    B: By what?
    A: By there percent.
    B: Ah, honestly speaking, the price you offer is really not reasonable. Almost it should be forbidden if I may say. You know, we have to keep the ball rolling.
    A: You might have some good suggestions in mind. Air your opinion, please.
    B: How about meeting each other half way? Each steps a bit backward so that business can be done.
    A: Maybe you are right.
    Question: Do you think they are likely to accept the quotation you offer this time, B?
    B: Well, I think they would. You know, supply exceeds demand at present and this situation is likely to continue for a long time yet, let alone that theirs have no advantages in quality, design, style or color assortment.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第19题：

    问答题
    Practice 6　　Discussion—about 5 minutes　　In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.　　Time Management　　Your company has found that ineffective time management is one of the major problem areas throughout the workforce. You have been asked to put forward some suggestions for improving the situation.　　Discuss, and decide together:　　● Why poor time management can become a major problem in companies　　● What procedures could be adopted to ensure that time is managed effectively.

    正确答案： 【参考范例】
    A: Hi, as you know, these days our company is kind of out of control. Don’t you think so?
    B: Yeah. Everything appears to be in chaos here in our company. And that clearly has resulted from poor time management.
    A: You mean poor time management has led to all these problems. Why?
    B: When a company does not have a well-planned time-schedule, they usually do not distribute blocks of time to specified tasks. They do not have a definite clue of when they should finish a certain task. And
    A: And I think the ordering of priorities is often ignored. I mean the urgent tasks need completing first. But in our company every task is treated equally, even though it is a very urgent task.
    B: That’s the point. So time should be scheduled based on the importance of the tasks we need to handle.
    A: So what do you think we can do so as to manage time effectively here in our company?
    B: You mean what methods we can adopt?
    A: Sure. That’s what our boss is requiring us to do, right?
    B: Right. I think we’ve got a lot to do. First, we should make all the staff members aware of the importance of effective time management to our company.
    A: Yes, I think instruction in time management would be useful for them, especially those in supervisory positions.
    B: Right, perhaps we can run a few training courses for them. If necessary, we may invite some professionals from outside to help us.
    A: Another thing we need to do is to make all the managers, or even every employee, come up with their own job description. Only in this way, can they be pretty sure about what they are accountable for and what they are not.
    B: Yes, that’s a good idea. And I think, the top managers of our company should make a set of rules with respect to what sort of jobs should be paid prior attention. In this way, we can confirm that important tasks are coped with first.
    A: Good idea. So in conclusion, our company should run a few training courses, and every employee should write down their own job description.
    B: And rules should be made as to what sort of job should be paid prior attention.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第20题：

    问答题
    Practice 4　　Discussion—about 5 minutes　　In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.　　For two candidates　　Business Seminar　　Your company is going to hold a seminar on a certain topic about marketing　　You have been asked to help with the preparation for the seminar.　　Discuss the situation together and decide:　　● What facilities and seminar arrangements you will need to make　　● Who you are going to invite to attend the seminar and how to contact them　　For three candidates　　Business Seminar　　Your company is going to hold a seminar on a certain topic about marketing·　　You have been asked to help with the preparation for the seminar.　　Discuss the situation together and decide:　　● What facilities and seminar arrangements you will need to make　　● Who you are going to invite to attend the seminar and how to contact them　　● Where and when you will hold the seminar

    正确答案： 【参考范例】
    A: You know, there is going to hold a seminar about marketing.
    B: Yeah, I just want to have a talk with you about that. What facilities and seminar    arrangement do you think should we make?
    A: Well. I think we should prepare whiteboard and water pen, a projector, computers.
    B: Yes, I agree with you , what’s more, I think we also need drinking machines and coffee machines.
    A: Yeah. You remind me of something. We also need some secretaries.
    B: I share your view on that. Who are we going to invite to attend and how to contact them?
    A: What about inviting some senior marketing managers and some specialists on marketing to give speeches?
    B: Nice. We have to hire some interpreters to make the meeting go through well.
    A: That’s right. Some of them may not speak English well.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第21题：

    问答题
    Discuss, and decide together:　　● What kinds of reasons might there be for staff leaving their jobs?　　● What steps could be taken to reduce staff turnover?

    正确答案：
    【参考范例】
    Candidate A=A Candidate B=B
    A: Let’s get started. I think a lot of reasons account for staff leaving their jobs. Among these reasons, the most common one may be that some staff members feel that he/she is earning very little in his/her job. What do you see it?
    B: Well, I also think there are several reasons, really. I mean, with employees expanding their horizon their outlook becomes more global. To employees, certain questions may be asked like: What do you enjoy about working here? Over the past year, have you considered about leaving? If so, why is that? What can be done to improve our company and create an even better place to work? Form employees, we are most likely to get answers like they want better training, better working conditions and better communications with their supervisors. And, above all, they want their bosses to “make me feel like I make a difference”.
    A: So how can we weigh up all these factors and take appropriate steps to reduce staff turnover?
    B: Well, it’s vital that the management knows exactly what they want from staff and that they have a full understanding of their key steps, one of which is linking pay and bonuses with performance. What do you think about it?
    A: Yes, it’s difficult to change how things are done. Just like people, bureaucracies fall into bad habits, and the process of adapting to change can be painful. All the departments of the company should do their job well to reform the rules and working environment. So far as I am concerned, most employees are reliable and loyal and they are willing to take hard work.
    B: That’s true. Surveys have been conducted recently. They show that when 15,000 employees in retail shops across the country were asked to list the 18 reasons for working where they did in order, they ranked “good pay” third. And “appreciation of work done” is in first place, with “respect for me as a person” second.
    A: Therefore, the management need to put high value on staff moral. High labor turnover that results from the indiscriminate hiring of “cheap” workers can cost a lot. Many companies have declared a “war for people” so as to recruit and keep better staff.
    B: If correct steps are taken to boost staff moral, labor turnover is bound to decline by more than haft. There is enough evidence that the management should spend more money on retaining employees if they hope to spend less on finding and training new ones.
    A: I agree with you. I think, to reduce its labor turnover, we need to get across a simple message throughout our operating divisions, that is loyal, well-motivated employees make customers happy, which in turn, creates bigger profits and happier shareholders. It could also help to improve training of middle manager.. So could a change in bonus arrangements.
    B: Meanwhile, the senior managers may become fussier about the people they recruited. They prefer to screen out job applicants who are mainly motivated by money, in other words applicants, who are pejoratively described as “pay first people” by some companies. Such people make up a surprisingly small, yet evidently disruptive, part of the service-industry workforce. Many companies found in its employee-attitude surveys that only about 20% of their workers regarded pay as their principal reason for working there.
    A: Probably, you’re right. But people do annoying things out of their own will in exchange for money or entertainment, so they may go for the bait. And many middle managers in service industries are more comfortable managing demands for more money than those for increased recognition and better communications. They will need to change their ways. Well, let’s conclude what we have said and make a decision, shall we?
    B: Yes, first we will go over the questions, and then make decisions together.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第22题：

    问答题
    The following appeared as part of an article in a daily newspaper:　　“The computerized on-board warning system that will be installed in commercial airliners will virtually solve the problem of midair plane collisions. One plane’s warning system can receive signals from another’s transponder—a radio set that signals a plane’s course—in order to determine the likelihood of a collision and recommend evasive action.”　　Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. In your discussion, be sure to analyze the line of reasoning and the use of evidence in the argument. For example, you may need to consider what questionable assumptions underlie the thinking and what alternative explanations or counterexamples might weaken the conclusion. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or refute the argument, what changes in the argument would make it, more logically sound, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion.

    正确答案： 【参考范文】
    The argument that this warning system will virtually solve the problem of midair plane collisions omits some important concerns that must be addressed to substantiate the argument. The statement that follows the description of what this warning system will do simply describes the system and how it operates. This alone does not constitute a logical argument in favor of the warning system, and it certainly does not provide support or proof of the main argument.
    Most conspicuously, the argument does not address the cause of the problem of midair plane collisions, the use of the system by pilots and flight specialists, or who is involved in the midair plane collisions. First, the argument assumes that the cause of the problem is that the planes’ courses, the likelihood of collisions, and actions to avoid collisions are unknown or inaccurate. In a weak attempt to support its claim, the argument describes a system that makes all of these things accurately known. But if the cause of the problem of midair plane collisions is that pilots are not paying attention to their computer systems or flight operations, the warning system will not solve the collision problem. Second, the argument never addresses the interface between individuals and the system and how this will affect the warning system’s objective of obliterating the problem of collisions. If the pilot or flight specialist does not conform to what the warning system suggests, midair collisions will not be avoided. Finally, if planes other than commercial airliners are involved in the collisions, the problem of these collisions cannot be solved by a warning system that will not be installed on non-commercial airliners. The argument also does not address what would happen in the event that the warning system collapses, fails, or does not work properly.
    Because the argument leaves out several key issues, it is not sound or persuasive. If it included the items discussed above instead of solely explaining what the system supposedly does, the argument would have been more thorough and convincing.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第23题：

    单选题
    There are several ways you can find out about the countries and places you wish to visit. You can talk to friends who have travelled to the places. Or you can go and see a colour film. Or you can read travel books. It would seem that there are three kinds of travel books. The first are those that give a personal, subjective (主观的) account of travels which the author has actually made himself, if they are informative and have a good index (索引), then they can be useful to you when you are planning your travels. The second kind are those books whose purpose is to give a purely objective (客观的)description of things to be done and seen. If a well-read, cultured person has written such a book, then it is even more useful. It can be sorted as a selected guide book. The third kind are those books which are called "a guide" to some place or other. If they are good, they will, in addition to their factual information, give an analysis or an explanation. Like the first kind they can be inspiring and interesting. But their basic purpose is to help the reader who wishes to plan in the most practical way. Whatever kind of travel book you choose you must make sure that it does not describe everything as "wonderful", "excellent" or "magical". You must also note its date of publication because travel is a very practical affair and many things change quickly in the twenty-first century. Finally, you should make sure that the contents are well presented and easy to find.The following travel books may be of use when you plan your travels except （）.
    A

    the book written by some people who have had the same travel experience themselves

    B

    the book which tells you what is worth doing and seeing based on the facts

    C

    the book in which a lot of big adjectives are used to draw your attention

    D

    the book which offers you a lot of useful information like a tour guide


    正确答案： C
    解析： [解析] 推断题。根据…you must make sure that it does not describe everything as "wonderful", "excellent" or "magical"可知那些夸夸其谈的书不宜选用。

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