1. Business Latest Demand for office space in sharp decline due to a slowing economy
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A.Companies may have to wait longer to find cheap offices to rent.
B.The financial situation is affecting the commercial property market.
C.Businesses are renting out empty office space to help their falling profits.
A B C
B
[解析] 经济放缓导致近期商用办公室需求急速下滑。选项B符合题意。
2.
MEMO
To: Sales staff From: Ted Shaw Subject: Discounts Date: 20 March 2008 ①Discounts are now only allowed to give to customers ②who purchase our products in bulk.
A.Customers can get a discount if they buy our products.
B.A discount will be given only when customers place large orders.
C.A number of customers who place an order together can get a discount.
5. To: Debbie From: Arturo Time: 09:20 Re: Phone call from Bob Partridge Mr Partridge is held up in heavy traffic, can't make the 10:30 meeting. Can you reschedule to 11:30? Please phone him on his mobile 555 1478. Bob Partridge wants to
A.phone Debbie on his phone.
B.change the time of the meeting.
C.speak to Arturo.
A B C
B
PART TWO THINKING OF STARTING A BUSINESS? Need expert advice and/or assistance in one or more of the following areas? A. Market Research B. Constructing a schedule C. Calculating costs D. Meeting legal requirements E. Obtaining finance F. Renting or purchasing premises G. Recruiting and training staff H. Promoting products and services
1. Margaret Williams needs help in choosing the business loan with the most competitive terms.
E
2. Abraham Shah wants to be sure that there will be enough demand for his product.
A
3. Maria Fernandez would like some advice about where to advertise a new line of goods.
H
4. Kim Seng wants to research new laws on constructing buildings.
D
5. Peter Andersen needs to know whether his existing funds are enough to set up his business.
C
PART THREE
1. In this year Farenzo's domestic oil sales rose, but its exports, like those of Veria, were reduced.
C
2. Although the volume of oil sold by Farenzo to the home market equalled that of Veria, Veria exported a larger quantity.
D
3. In this year both domestic and foreign sales increased for the two companies, although their exports fell in the twelve months following.
B
4. Veria sold more oil abroad than at home in this year, while Farenzo's domestic sales recovered after a dip, equalling a previous peak.
H
5. In this year the volume of Farenzo's exports rose as domestic sales fell, while there was an opposite trend at Veria.
E
PART FOUR
CHOOSE YOUR COMPANY WITH CARE
Small is beautiful. That, at least, is the conclusion of new research examining how satisfied secretaries are in different sized firms. "We have found that people who work for small or medium-sized companies work harder and are more committed," says Catrin Morgan, author of one of the latest studies in this field. "The smaller the environment, the bigger the part you play as an individual, and the more people notice your absence." This will come as a surprise to many secretaries. Some recruitment agencies said that secretaries are keen to get positions in the bigger companies. However, smaller companies can be more flexible when it comes to working hours, and have better working conditions, but working for smaller firms is not without its disadvantages. Career development in the form of courses can be limited, but, on the other hand, employees often feel that they can learn more on the job. In fact, opportunities for promotion are the same whatever the size of the company. Morgan also says, "Our research shows that in a company of fewer than 50 people, employers can actually see what their employees are producing and then give them bonuses as appropriate."
1. The new research focuses on the number of secretaries employed in small companies.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Doesn't say
A B C
B
2. The medium-sized companies pay their secretaries more than small companies do.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Doesn't say
A B C
C
3. Secretaries in smaller firms are more important to the organization than the ones in larger firms.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Doesn't say
A B C
A
4. Agencies sometimes find that secretaries prefer to work for larger organizations.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Doesn't say
A B C
A
5. Large companies regularly run their own courses for secretaries.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Doesn't say
A B C
C
6. Large companies promote secretaries more often than small companies do.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Doesn't say
A B C
B
7. Bosses in small companies reward secretaries financially if they are pleased with their work.
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Doesn't say
A B C
A
PART FIVE
A BOOMING RESTAURANT CHAIN
Sion Dale, the father of the Dalehouse restaurant chain, yesterday announced plans to open a further 20 restaurants and create 800 new jobs in the next four years. The group hopes to open 4 of the new restaurants by the end of this year, creating up to 120 jobs. The programme will result in a chain of over 100 Dalehouse restaurants in towns and cities all over the United Kingdom by the end of the four-year period. The company also has a limited programme of expansion in other countries. There are plans for the company to open its third restaurant abroad towards the middle of nextyear as planning permission was recently received for a restaurant in the south of Spain. At the moment there is a Dalehouse restaurant in Germany and another in Denmark. Negotiations are already taking place about opening two more restaurants in Germany and three more in Spain. Mr Dale said yesterday: ' Our plans are ambitious and there is no doubt that in some ways they are quite frightening. But we've been in business for twenty years and a lot of our staff have been with us for most of that time and as a result, have experience of things growing at a fast rate.' The Dalehouse chain currently has 82 restaurants, all in town centre locations. The group is planning now to expand further in residential areas. The company intends to continue its tradition of having most of its restaurants open from midday until midnight seven days a week. It will also continue to open restaurants in building which were originally designed for a different purpose. Certain financial journalists wonder whether the company will be able to find enough cash to finance its plans. Mr Dale, however, remains positive. 'It is true,' he says, 'that we will not be able to finance the plans without some support from the banks, and we are in the process of arranging this at the moment. Most of the money, however, will come from the amount we have kept back from our profits for future investment in the business. We opened 4 restaurants last year so an expansion programme of 5 this year and 6 next would not be outside the normal rate of growth. We have had hardly any problems financing our expansion in the past and expect this to continue in the future.'
1. How many Dalehouse restaurants are there in other countries at the moment?
A.One
B.Two
C.Four
A B C
B
第二段中间,“At the moment there is a Dalehouse restaurant in Germany and another in Denmark”可知国外有两家 Dalehouse。
2. After four years there will be ______.
A.a total of 800 people employed by Dalehouse restaurants.
B.a Dalehouse restaurant in over 100 UK towns and cities.
C.20 more Dalehouse restaurants than there are at present.
A B C
C
再开20多家Dalehouse酒店,A项的“a total of 800 people" 不正确,B项的"over 100 UK towns and cities"不正确。
3. What will be different about the new Dalehouse restaurants?
A.Some will be away from town centres.
B.Some will be in buildings not planned as restaurants.
5. What does Mr Dale say about problems caused by expansion?
A.There have only been minor problems.
B.There will be fewer problems in the future.
C.There have been very few problems.
A B C
C
最后一句话说:"we have had hardly any problems...to continue in the fature."易得答案C。
6. What does Mr Dale have to say about financing the company's plans?
A.Dalehouse has already arranged loans to help with the finance.
B.Dalehouse has enough money to finance its plans without help.
C.Dalehouse will need help from the banks.
A B C
C
最后一段Mr. Dale说:"we will not be able to finance the plans without some support from the banks"故选C。
PART SIX
Meet Thomas Kingsley
Thomas Kingsley works 1 Meridian Finance in East London. He works 2 a sales executive. He 3 with a large number of small and medium-sized businesses in the London area. He 4 them on the best fin-ancial products for their needs. He is only in 5 office in the morning when he discusses clients. 6 the Sales Manager. Then he travels around London to see his clients. He informs them about new products on the market. He keeps a 7 of any changes in the clients' information so that he can offer advice if necessary. He 8 his paperwork and arranges 9 from home or from his car between appointments. If any members would like 10 advice on insurance or any financial product, please do not 11 to phone Thomas or one of his colleagues 12 0207 236 4925. They will be happy to help you if they can !
1.
A.for
B.to
C.on
A B C
A
“work for”,“为……工作”,固定用法。
2.
A.of
B.for
C.as
A B C
C
“work as”后接职务,即“担任……职务”。
3.
A.organises
B.provides
C.deals
A B C
C
“deal with”,“处理,淡及”,固定搭配。
4.
A.advise
B.advises
C.advised
A B C
B
本篇文章的通用时态为一般现在时。
5.
A.his
B.her
C.its
A B C
A
前后人称一致。
6.
A.with
B.to
C.from
A B C
A
discuss sth.with sb.,“与……谈论……”,固定搭配。
7.
A.notice
B.record
C.reference
A B C
B
notice, “通知”;record, “记录”;reference.“参考,参照”。
8.
A.does
B.produces
C.deals
A B C
A
do one's work,“做……的工作”,deal后应与 with搭配才能修饰work.
9.
A.meets
B.meet
C.meetings
A B C
C
作“会议”时只能用meeting,不能用meet.
10.
A.an
B.a
C.some
A B C
C
advice为不可数名词。
11.
A.hesitate
B.stop
C.think
A B C
A
hesitate to do sth.,“犹豫做……”
12.
A.to
B.on
C.under
A B C
B
修饰phone的介词一般用on。习惯用法。
PART SEVEN
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