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Let's move from the general to the specific.This sentence means let’s talk about some particular and about some part, but not about the whole.
A . 正确
B . 错误
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--- Would you like some more rice? ---No, thank you. I’m __________.
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Let me give you some advice.
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The driver let the passenger get off at the next station.
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听力原文：M: Suppose I forgot either the title or the author but simply want to look at some books on suspension bridges？ What shall I do？
W: In this case you can look under "bridge". The information on the card will help you.
Q: Where do you suppose the above conversation takes place？
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A．Under a suspension bridge.
B．In a supermarket.
C．In a school library.
D．In a bookstore.
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听力原文：F: Mr. Rice, I know we've asked you here to talk about EBS University, but before we begin, let's talk about the company. EBS Electronics seems to be enjoying a boom at the moment. Can you put some figures on that？
M: Yes ... well ... in 1990, EBS's total sales were $11 billion. But in 1996, our sales grew by more than 5 billion and the sales total for the year was $27 billion. So ... while we used to think that 15% growth was good, for some time we were reckoning on achieving 20 to 50% ... though recent developments have changed that.
F: And what about international expansion？ Where are your big growth markets？
M: Over the next five years, we'll be hiring 100,000 new employees... in Asia alone, it'll be 60,000. The real development during this period will be concentrated in East Asia—mostly in China, India and Vietnam. We're hoping that one day the market there will be as big as Europe. Over a longer period, we're also planning to expand into the Middle East and into Southern Africa. All this development is very important for the company. For example, the plans for China will bring investment up to $100 billion. A few years ago, I'd never have dreamed that we'd be selling $3 billion dollars worth of products there, which we did last year. It's hard to believe that only seven years ago we sold nothing there at all.
F: Can we talk about EBS University itself？ Can you explain—simply—how it works, and who it's for？
M: I suppose it's really similar to a community-based education system—a bit like a village school—except, of course, this is a global village. Basically, it's designed to provide education and training for every single member of staff, from the Managing Director to the newest recruit.
F: And what kind of education and training is actually on offer？
M: Well, we have core courses that everyone is required to attend. They focus on things like reducing manufacturing time as well as quality issues—both for people and services. We also offer a range of options, everything from personnel, finance to languages. We run courses, for example, in French, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin.
F: Can we turn now to the question of motivation and how you go about keeping people interested in their work？
M: We never underestimate training. It's a challenge, for example, keeping someone aged 20 skilled until they're aged 60. So we do what we can. While some employees get as much as three days' training a month, the minimum is fixed at three days a year. We also have a feedback system in the form. of a questionnaire that employees answer every six months, and in this way we can keep up-to-date with employees' opinions.
F: So you really do believe in investing in your employees？
M: That's right. We allow an amount equivalent to about 4% of an employee's salary for his or her training—to 'maintain them', if you like, because we think they're important. A piece of machinery, however, gets as much as 10%-12% of its purchase price spent oil maintenance now, I believe that people are more important than machines, so we still have a long way to go.
F: It would seem, though, that EBS is more broad-minded than many firms in its approach to educating and training its employees.
M: Well, EBS has been in a state of constant renewal since it was founded in 1938, but it wasn't until the late seventies onwards that the company started trying out new methods of training and education. EBS University was the result of those experiments and has been operating very successfully for the last fifteen years. I suppose overall what distinguishes EBS from other multinationals is that we educate all our employees and not just management.
F: Thank you, Mr. Rice, and I hope that EBS University continues to do well in its educational role.
&8226;You will hear a radio interview with Brian Rice, president of EBS University, the training and educational body set up by the electronics company, Torntec.
&8226;For each qu
A．5 billion dollars.
B．11 billion dollars.
C．27 billion dollars.
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听力原文：M: Hello. I want to buy some stamps, and I want to send something special to Australia. Can I mail it here？
W: Yes, you can. How many stamps would you like？
A: I'd like ten sixty-cent stamps and five airmail stamps, please.
B: Here you arc. Ten sixty-cent stamps and five airmail stamps.
A: I'd like to mail this package to Australia, how much will it be, please？
B: Airmail or surface mall？
A: Airmail, please. How long does it take？
B: It's a light package airmail would cost US ＄22 since it's going to Australia I would guess it will take about six or seven days to arrive.
A: And the surface mall？
B: Sea mall would be cheaper, but it wouldn't arrive until about 5 weeks later. The rate for that is US $4.5. What's in the package？ I need to know that in order to complete this form.
A: A pair of jade earrings, a gold necklace and some fashion dress for my sister who's going to get married. I packed them well, so I'm sure they won't break, but I want to insure them just in case. By the way, how much would an emergent letter to Japan be？ B: Let me check for you. A special delivery to Japan would be US ＄49. They can guarantee delivery tomorrow, is there anything else？ A: I'd like to have thirty dollars worth of stamps. I'd miller you pick out some nice commemoratives.
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A．Because she is going to study abroad.
B．Because she is going to get married.
C．Because she asked him for it.
D．Because Christmas is coming.
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听力原文：M: Now I am going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why do you get this post？
W: Well, first of all, I know that your firm has a very good reputation. Then I've heard you offer good opportunities for promotion for the right person.
Q: What do we know from the conversation？
(17)
A．The woman is being interviewed by a reporter.
B．The woman is asking for a promotion.
C．The woman is applying for a job.
D．The woman is being given an examination.
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听力原文：M: I'd like to go to Canada to do post-graduate work in medicine. Could I have some in formation please？
W: Certainly. This handbook tells you what you must do to get into a medical school in Canada.
What did the woman give to the student？
A．A handbook.
B．Some medicine.
C．A Canadian post-graduate.
D．Some post-graduate work.
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听力原文：M: My doctor says I need an outside interest to get my mind off my work.Can you suggest a hobby？
W: Yes,I can suggest a hobby.Electronics might be fun,but you don't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment,do you？
M: No,I don't want to buy expensive equipment.I just want to do something that is relaxing and enjoyable. Do you think collecting umbrellas would be interesting？
W: Collecting umbrellas! I've heard of a lot of unusual hobbies,but I've never heard of that one. You don't play a musical instrument,do you？
M: Yes,I play the violin,but I want to do something different.What's your hobby？
W: My hobby is stamp collecting.I've just started collecting stamps and it's a lot of fun.Have you ever had a stamp collection？
M: No,I've never had a stamp collection.It takes a long time to build a good stamp collection.doesn't it？
W: Yes,building a good collection takes a long time, but a rare set of stamps can be very valuable. I can see that you're not interested in stamp collecting,but how about spots？
M: Yes, I am interested in sports.I want something I can do on weekends.Do you think golf or tennis would take my mind off my job？
W: Yes,I think they would.
Why does the man need an outside interest？
A．To free his mind off work.
B．To enrich himself.
C．To make new friends.
D．To kill the time.
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听力原文：M：I am told that there is something wrong with your video camera？ Let me see what's the matter.
W: Oh, I went to the shop and had them replace it with a new one yesterday afternoon.
What did the woman do with her camera yesterday afternoon？
A．She went to the shop.
B．She returned it to the shop.
C．She had it changed.
D．She replaced it with a new one.
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听力原文：F: Mr. Winter, I know we've asked you here to talk about Thorntec University, but before we begin, let's talk about the company. Thorntec Electronics seems to be enjoying a boom at the moment. Can you put some figures on that？
M: Yes…Well…in 2000, Thorntec's total sales were 20 billion. But in 2005, our sales grew by more than 5 billion. So…while we used to think that 15% growth was good, for some time we were reckoning on achieving 20 to 25%…though recent developments have changed that.
F: And what about international expansion？ Where are your big growth markets？
M: Over the next five years, we'll be hiring 100,000 new employees…in Asia alone, it'll be 60,000.The real development during this period will still be concentrated in Asia -- mostly China, India and Vietnam. We're hoping that one day the market there will be as big as Europe. Over a longer period, we're also planning to expand into the Middle East and into Southern Africa. All this development is very important for the company. For example, the plans for China will bring investment up to '100 billion. A few years ago, I'd never have dreamed that we'd be selling '2 billion dollars' worth of products there, which we did last year. It's hard to believe that only seven years ago we sold nothing there at all.
F: Can we talk about Thorntec University itself？ Can you explain -- simply -- how it works, and who it's for？
M: I suppose it's really similar to a community-based education system -- a bit like a village school -- except, of course, this is a global village. Basically, it's designed to provide education and training for every single member of staff, from the Managing Director to the newest recruit.
F: And what kind of education and training is actually on offer？
M: Well, we have core courses that everyone is required to attend. They focus on things like reducing manufacturing time as well as quality issues -- both for people and services. We also offer a range of options, everything from personal finance to languages. We run courses, for example, in French, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin.
F: Can we turn now to the question of motivation and how you go about keeping people interested in their work？
M: We never underestimate training. It's a challenge, for example, keeping someone aged 20 skilled until they're aged 60. So we do what we can. While some employees get as much as three days training a month, the minimum is fixed at three days a year. We also have a feed back system in the form. of a questionnaire that employees answer every six months, and in this way we can keep up-to-date with employees' opinions.
F: So you really do believe in investing in your employees？
M: That's right. We allow an amount equivalent to about 4% of an employee's salary for his or her training -- to "maintain them", if you like, because we think they're important. A piece of machinery, however, gets as much as 10-12% of its purchase price spent on maintenance…now, I believe that people are more important than machines, so we still have a long way to go.
F: It would seem, though, that Thorntec is more broad-minded than many firms in its approach to educating and training its employees.
M: Well, Thorntec has been in a state of constant renewal since it was founded in 1928, but it wasn't until the late sixties onwards that the company started trying out new methods of training and education. Thorntec University was the result of those experiments and has been operating very successfully for the last fifteen years. I suppose overall what distinguishes Thorntec from other multinationals is that we educate all our employees and not just management.
F: Thank you, Mr. Winter, and I hope that Thorntec University continues to do well in its educational role.
You will hear a talk between a young employee and a senior cashier of a firm.
You have to complete the sentences 23-30 by choosing the correct answer.
Mark one letter A, B
A．20 billion dollars
B．26 billion dollars
C．23 billion dollars
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I’m ________ watching television; let’s go for a walk.
A、am tired of
B、am tired out
C、tired out
D、tired of
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— I’m terribly sorry that I’ve spilled some coffee on the carpet.— _______
A.Sorry.
B.It
B.
C.That’s
C.
D.Don’t
D.
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Chester: Hello, I'm Brian Chester. Let me get you some more to drink. Jackson: Not at the moment, thank you.
A．How do you do？
B．How are you？
C．I'm Andrew Jackson.
D．I'm glad to meet you.
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"Cast off stern line." is another way to say "Let gostern line."（）
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听力原文：M: Have we got everything now？F: No, I still need to get some eggs, tomatoes and potatoes.
Where are they？
A．In a supermarket.
B．In a bookstore.
C．In a restaurant.
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Speaker A: Lets meet before next weeks meeting, Jane. I want to kick around some ideas with you. Speaker B: ______
A．Are you going to attend a meeting next week？
B．Sorry, I have no idea why you would like to see me.
C．That"s great. I am looking forward to seeing you.
D．No problem. I"ve got a really light week. Any time is fine by me.
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Let’s hang up some paintings on these （) walls.
A. vacant
B. empty
C. blank
D. bare
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听力原文：M: German wine？ No, I'm Sorry, Madam. We haven't any German wine. We have some Italian wine.
W: All right. So, a bottle of Italian wine, one fish, one steak, two salads.
Q: Where did this conversation probably take place？
(7)
A．At a post office.
B．At a middle school.
C．In a restaurant.
D．In a hospital.
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听力原文：M I have a coupon that gives me 20 percent off on one item. I'd like to apply this coupon to the file cabinet, please.
W Actually, the coupon automatically applies to the most expensive item on your bill. I scan it after I've scanned all your purchases, and it automatically chooses the item.
M Oh, good. I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't be applied to the paper or the scissors or anything like that.
W Nothing to worry about. Okay, your coupon gives you $16 off the file cabinet and your total comes to $105.75. How would you like to pay for that？
What is learned about the coupon？
A．It expires after 60 days.
B．It has a $50 limit.
C．It can be used only at the downtown store.
D．It gives a 20 percent discount on one item.
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Brandon: I’m so glad we came to this restaurant. I’m hungry.Charlie: So am I. Let’s look at ____________.
A．menu
B．the menu
C．menus
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--You didnt attend the party last night？--No, I__________, for the party was put off for some reason.
A、couldnt have
B、neednt have
C、didnt need to
D、dont have to
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听力原文：W: Would you like some hot coffee or tea M: I like them both, but I’d rather have听力原文：W: Would you like some hot coffee or tea M: I like them both, but I’d rather have something cold. Q: What does the man want to drink （）
A．Something col
D．．
B．Coffee
C．TeA
D．Both coffee and teA．
