Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1 to 5. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments (点心). No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality. The "conference visit" is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted. Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness (含糊) in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. Patience is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to identify the decision-maker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your homework. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. Avoid a visit during Ramadan (拉马丹日), the Moslem month of fasting (斋戒). Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in planning your appointments. When an Arab says yes, he may mean "maybe". When he says maybe, he probably means "no". You seldom get a direct "no" from an Arab because it is considered impolite. Also, he does not want to close his options. On the other hand, "yes" does not necessarily mean "yes". A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite.
1. Arabs will ______ in a business meeting.
A.spend some time being polite and offering refreshments first
2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Usually Arabs may not make prompt decisions.
B.You should act as though you do not hear while a stranger comes in to speak with your host.
C.You should leave angrily because of interruptions.
D.You will have to discuss business in front of strangers.
A B C D
C
[解析] 第二段最后一句表明应当适应他们的这种风俗,不要表现出自己的不快。
3. What workdays are shared by Arab countries and Western countries?
A.Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
B.Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
C.Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
D.Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
A B C D
B
[解析] 第六段第三和第四句表明阿拉伯人和西方人相同的工作日是周一至周四。
4. The phrase "close his options" in the last paragraph means "______".
A.change the topic
B.get too close to you
C.make a decision.
D.limit his choice
A B C D
D
[解析] 最后一段表明阿拉伯国家的商人是想使自己有更多的选择。
5. The main purpose of this article is to explain ______.
A.why you need extra time when you visit Arab countries
B.how to be polite when doing business in the Arab world
C.why Arab officials are so busy
D.why personal relationships are important when doing business in the Arab world
A B C D
B
[解析] 通读全文可以看出作者写此文主要是为了论述如何才能有礼貌地与阿拉伯国家的商人做生意。
Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 1 to 5. Most nations of the world export goods to other countries. Likewise, many import goods from other nations. Why do countries engage in international trade? Firstly, some countries of the world have certain conditions that provide them with a basis for international trade. For example, Columbia and Brazil have just the right climate for growing coffee. They export the surplus to earn foreign exchange to pay for the goods they import. Secondly, if a country has an abundance (充裕) of natural resources, it generally exports some of them. Rubber from Malaysia and oil from the Middle East countries are examples. Thirdly, if a nation is advanced in science and technology, it can produce sophisticated (精密的) machinery and equipment, such as computers, jet airplanes and electric generators (发电机). Their manufactured goods are usually sold at high prices in the international market. So they enjoy favorable conditions in the international trade. In addition to trade in goods, there is another form of trade, i.e. trade in service. The former is called visible trade, and the latter, invisible trade. Transportation, insurance, financing and tourism are some of the forms of invisible trade. Trade in these forms can be as important to some nations as the exchange of goods is to others.
1. The word "surplus" in the last sentence of Para. 2 means ______.
A.useful
B.short
C.full
D.extra
A B C D
D
[解析] 第二段最后一句中的surplus与extra意义相近,表示“多余的,额外的”。
2. Why does Malaysia export rubber to other countries?
A.Malaysia is rich in this natural resource.
B.Malaysia wants to show friendship to other countries.
C.Malaysia does not need rubber anymore.
D.Malaysia intends to win fame in the world.
A B C D
A
[解析] 第三段表明马来西亚橡胶资源丰富。
3. Which of the following are the main export goods for the developed countries?
A.Textile goods.
B.Sophisticated machinery and equipment.
C.Food, fruit, and meat.
D.Toys and shoes.
A B C D
B
[解析] 第四段第一句表明发达国家主要出口精密仪器和设备。
4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Invisible trade is not important.
B.Developed countries enjoy favorable conditions in foreign trade.
C.Goods from developed countries fetch higher prices in international markets.
D.Columbia and Brazil have just the right climate for growing coffee.
A B C D
A
[解析] 最后一段最后一句表明这种无形贸易也是相当重要的。
5. According to the passage, international trade means ______.
A.exporting goods to other countries
B.importing goods from other countries
C.exporting goods to and importing goods from other countries
D.exchanging not only goods but also service with other countries
A B C D
D
[解析] 最后一段第一句表明国际贸易既包括货物交易又包括提供服务的交易。
Task 3 Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.1 to No.5). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. A dress code is a set of standards that companies develop to help provide their employees with guidance about what is appropriate to wear to work. Dress codes range from formal to business casual to casual. The formality of the workplace dress code is normally determined by the amount of interaction employees have with customers or clients. In workplaces where some employees interact with customers or clients and others do not, an organization may choose to have two dress codes. A more casual dress code is .normally adopted for employees with no customer or client contact. In a formal business environment, the standard dress code for men and women is a suit, a jacket, and pants or a dress skirt. Wearing clean and pressed attire (服装) is just as important in maintaining a business formal image. Revealing too much is unacceptable. In a business casual work environment, employees are likely to wear a short or long sleeve shirt with collars, nice pants such as khakis (卡其布裤子) or corduroys (灯芯绒裤), vests, sweaters, casual shoes but not athletic shoes, and jackets and sports coats, on occasion.
Business Dress Code
Types of dress code: 1) business formal 2) 1 3) casual Situations of two dress codes: 1) for employees 2 or clients 2) for employees 3 or client contact Formal dress code for men and women: a suit, a jacket, and pants or 4 Casual dress code for men and women: a short or long sleeve 5 , pants, vests, sweaters, casual shoes, and jackets and sports coats
1.
business casual。
[解析] 从第一段第二句Dress codes range from formal to business casual to casual可得到答案。
2.
with customers。
[解析] 从第二段第一句可得到答案。
3.
with no customer。
4.
a dress skirt。
[解析] 从第三段第一句可得到答案。
5.
shirt with collars。
[解析] 从最后一段可得到答案。
Task 4 Directions: After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与……等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Token you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 1 through 5. A—educational background B—social practice C—academic activities D—"Three Good" students E—refresher course F—summer jobs G—specialized courses H—boarding students I—social activities J—vacation jobs K—excellent League member L—student council M—in-job training N—vice-president O—dean of studies P—overseas students
1. ______进修课程 ______优秀团员
E K
2. ______“三好”学生 ______假期工作
D J
3. ______学术活动 ______在职培训
C M
4. ______社会实践 ______住读生
B H
5. ______教育程度 ______专业课程
A G
Task 5 Directions:After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.1 to No.5) that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet. One out of many important things for the whole family to do is to have dinner together. Researchers began reporting the benefits of family dinner about a decade ago, focusing mainly on how it affects children. Studies show that those families who eat dinner at least 3 or 4 times a week together, benefit in many ways. Eating together helps families achieve open communication and build stronger and healthier relationships. Children have better grades at school and are better adjusted as teens and adults, and the entire family enjoys healthier nutrition. For many families, eating dinner together proves to be a good and effective way to reduce the risk of youth rates of addiction, and helps to raise healthier children. It is also a great time to share the events of the day, discuss news and ideas and just be together and enjoy each other's company.
1. When did researchers begin reporting the benefits of family dinner? Researchers begin reporting the benefits of family dinner about ______.
a decade ago
2. To benefit in many ways, how many times do those families eat dinner together? Those families eat dinner together at least three ______ a week.
or 4 times
3. What kind of relationships can be built by eating together for families? ______ relationships can be built by eating together for families.
Stronger and healthier
4. What proves to be a good and effective way to reduce the risk of youth rates of addiction? ______ proves to be a good and effective way.
Eating dinner together
5. What is the one of the most important things for the whole family to do? One of them most important things for the whole family to do is to ______.