问答题Practice 4　　● You work for a company which produces laser printers. You are visiting another company, to buy some computer software for your department. They have expressed an interest in your company’s printers and you would like to take twenty brochu

Practice 5　　● You are on a business trip to one of your company’s factories in Paris to inspect some machines in trouble. You are asked to report to your Department Manager about your work progress there.　　● Write a memo　　● telling him what you have done so far,　　● stating what the trouble is,　　● saying what you are going to do next.　　● Write 40—50 words on the opposite page.

Practice 5　　● Your company has decided to invest some of this year’s exceptionally high profits in one of the following areas:　　● New company buses　　● Culture comparative Courses　　● Special bonus payments.　　● You have been asked to write a report recommending how the profits should be invested and what benefits they would bring respectively.　　● Write 200-250 words on your Answer Sheet.

Boredom at Work ① You might find yourself staring at the clock, willing it to move faster so the boring workday will finally end. If your job offers little in the way of stimulation, there are steps you can take inside and outside the workplace. ② If you're bored with your job, it could be a sign that you've mastered the basic requirements and are ready for more of a challenge. You might not have been in your position long enough to request a promotion. Still, you can take steps to enhance your current role. Ask your boss if there are any projects you can help with. Volunteer to train less experienced colleagues. You'll feel more stimulated at work and also increase your chances of future advancement. ③ If you feel there is nothing left to learn in your present position, take steps to increase your knowledge. Your company's website might have online courses you can take during your slow periods, with your manager's permission. Enroll in training classes your company offers in areas that interest you. You also can pursue educational opportunities outside of the workplace, such as college classes, industry-specific training programs or self-improvement courses. If the knowledge you acquire doesn't help you in your present position, it might eventually help you move into a more fulfilling position. ④ Look for ways to challenge yourself. If your job involves performing repetitive tasks, set a quota for the number of times you can accomplish a particular task during the course of a shift. This will give you something to shoot for. If you have co-workers who perform the same tasks, make a friendly wager to see who can do the most. You'll form stronger bonds with your colleagues, and your employer is likely to notice your increased productivity. ⑤ According to psychotherapist and career coach Nina Ham, boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. Finding sources of stimulation outside of work can have a positive impact on your attitude toward your job. Seeking counseling for an emotional issue can also be of benefit. If your personal life is going well and nothing you try seems to improve your engagement level at work, it might be time to consider a job or even a career change. With your manager′s permission, you can take your company′s online courses during（）

Practice 1　　●You work for a company which is going to buy a set of equipment from China, You are asked to translate a lot of specifications and instructions within four months, which is impossible. Therefore you decide to advertise for two experienced translators as soon as possible.　　● Write a short note to Mr. Max Remington, the Public Relation’s manager. Ask for an advertisement for two translators.　　● Explain the reason.　　● Mention your urgency.　　● Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.

Your company security policy does not allow you to connect your servers directly to the internet. You would like to utilize some of theYour company？ security policy does not allow you to connect your servers directly to the internet. You would like to utilize some of the functionality in Solaris 10 to analyze your systems for available OS updates， and also download and install those updates from Sun Microsystems.  Which answer describes how to utilize this functionality to analyze your systems for available OS updates， and also download and install those updates without connecting your server directly to the internet？ （）

Practice 6　　● In your company twenty employees receive, at the company’s expense, a personal copy of a daily financial newspaper, which they collect from reception each day. There have been disputes with the newspaper deliveryman about the correct number that should be delivered.　　● Your manager has asked you to investigate and you have discovered:　　● Employees who are not entitled to newspapers take them from reception.　　● The newspapers are delivered. And taken, before the receptionist arrives for work.　　● There are spare copies when employees are absent or away on business trips.　　● Write a short report of 200—250 words to your manager suggesting how to make sure that the correct number of newspapers is delivered each day and that the right person receive them.

Practice 2　　● Recently your company is planning to bid for hosting an exhibition and now the manager of your company has asked you to write a letter to the organizing committee to introduce your company to them.　　● Write a letter to introduce the details about your company.　　● introducing the department structure and service,　　● introducing previous exhibitions you have hosted,　　● expressing your confidence in the success if you are permitted to host it.

Practice 9　　● You are the Purchasing Manager for a large company. Last month you decided to look for a new supplier for the stationery and office equipment that your company uses. You have found a new supplier, Compass Office Goods Ltd.　　● Write a memo to your company’s department heads:　　● explaining why you looked for a new supplier.　　● saying who the new supplier is.　　● asking for feedback about the goods that they supply.　　● Write 40—50 words.

Practice 5　　For two or three candidates　　I’m going to describe a situation.　　The retail company you work for is planning to improve its website. Talk together about some of the things that are important for the improvement of the website and decide which 3 you think are most important.　　* three minutes for groups of three candidates　　Prompt material　　●Contents　　●Design　　●Computer system　　●Personal firewall　　Follow-up questions:　　(1) Do you think a company’s website is important?　　(2) Do you often surf the internet to get some useful information?　　(3)What are the advantages for a company to have a website?

Practice 2　　● You work in a company which deals with industrial waste. You have read about a new kind of pump which could save your company thousands of dollars in service and maintenance costs.　　● Write a memo to your Head of Department saying:　　● where you read about the new pump　　● why you think it could be a good investment　　● how you might get more information about it.　　● Write 40—50 words on a separate sheet.

You are the desktop administrator for your company's sales department. The IT manager for the sales department needs to distribute a custom application to the Windows XP Professional computers in the sales department. He deploys the software by using Group Policy. Susan is a user in the sales department. She reports that the custom application is not available. You examine her computer, and you verify that the application is not present on her computer. You want to ensure that the software is deployed the next time Susan logs on. Which command should you run?（）

Practice 12　　● You work in a company which deals with industrial waste. You have read about a new kind of pump which could save your company thousands of dollars in servicing and maintenance costs.　　● Write a memo of 30—40 words to your Head of Department saying:　　● where you read about the new pump,　　● why you think it could be a good investment,　　● how you might get more information about it.

Flora: Billy, would you like to join our ride-sharing group to and from work?　　Billy: Why not? It'll save me some money, and the company would welcome it.　　Flora: ______.　　Billy: I'll be waiting, and thanks.

Practice 8　　● You have seen a job with a multi-national company advertised in a newspaper.　　● Write a letter to the company applying for the job. Refer to relevant factors such as the nature of the job and why you are interested in it, your qualifications and experience, what you are doing now and what you could contribute to the position.　　● Write 200-250 words on your Answer Sheet.

Practice 4　　● A foreign business associate is visiting your company for three days. You have been asked to organize the visit and plan appropriate entertainment.　　● Write a letter to the visitor outlining a timetable for the visit and describing the activities you have planned.　　● Write 200-250 words on your Answer Sheet.

Practice 4　　● You’re a job-hunter. Here’s a vacancy in which you have the confidence to fill. The procedure requires you to apply for the post in written forms in order to get an interview.　　● Write a letter to Mr. Femandez:　　● Asking to fill the vacancy his company is advertising;　　● Introducing your educational and working backgrounds at large;　　● Referring to your enclosed CV.　　● Write about 60—80 words.

Practice 2　　● You recently attended an exhibition and saw some equipment you think your company should buy.　　● Write an email to your company’s Purchasing Manager:　　● saying what the equipment is　　● suggesting how the equipment could benefit the company　　● explaining why it is important to place an order soon.　　● Write 40 - 50 words.

Practice 3　　● Your manager is considering whether to purchase or to rent a new company premise. He has asked you to write a report concerning this.　　● Write a report for your manager, including the following information:　　● what you know about the premise,　　● why it is good for you to take the relevant action,　　● how your company would benefit from it.　　● Write 200-250 words.

Practice 7　　● Your company has planned three training courses：Foreign Language Development, Changes in Technology, Management Skills.　　● You have been asked to write a report, recommending the course you think would be most useful for people who do the same kind of job as you.　　● Write the report, saying which course you have chosen.　　● Explain why you feel it would be the most useful and why the others are not so suitable.　　● Write 200-250 words on your Answer Sheet．

Practice 8　　● You work for a company, which produces laser printers. You are visiting another company, Softcell, to buy some computer software for your department. They have expressed an interest in your company’s printer and you would like to take twenty brochures and three sample printers with you.　　● Write a short note to Mr. Jim Asana, the sales manager.　　● Ask for his permission to take these items;　　● Explain why you want them;　　● Mention the time and date when you want to collect them.　　● Write 30—40 words on your answer sheet.

Practice 1　　● You work for a large company. You are going to be transferred to another department within your company.　　● Write an email to all staff:　　● telling them which department you are moving to　　● saying when you will be moving department　　● explaining what your new responsibility will be.　　● Write 40-50 words.