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1、.Test 2READING AND WRITING 1 hour 30 minutesREADINGPART ONEQuestions 1-5 Look at questions 1-5. In each question, which sentence is correct? For each question, mark one letter on your Answer Sheet.1.A. tell the manager in advance.B. sign the managers noticeboard.C. say what kind of event they are pl

2、anning.2.A. what time of day it is. B. how long they last. C. where the caller lives.3. A. samples of material. B. the latest catalogue. C. a current price list.4. A. persuading people to consider starting a career in telesales.B. instructing staff to give the Personnel department up-to-date paperwo

3、rk.C. informing people of the application process for certain vacancies.5.A. To repair the machine, follow the instructions in the book.B. Consult the book for details before using this machine.C. If the machine develops a problem, report it in the book.PART TWO Look at the list below. It shows the

4、contents page from a directory of business services. For questions 6-10, decide which section of the directory each organisation on the opposite page should consult. For each question, mark one letter on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once.BUSINESS SERVICESA Translation servicesB

5、 Maps and plans - paper and other mediaC Multimedia - electronic publishingD Music publishing - CDs, audio and video cassettesE Plastic cards - credit cards, ID cards, etc.F Business publishing - corporate brochures, documents, etc.G Design of promotional stickers, labels and signsH Technical publis

6、hing - product manuals, etc. 6. Foresight, a manufacturer of audio equipment, is launching a new range of CD players and needs accompanying instruction booklets.7. Ream plc, a manufacturer of computer hardware, wants a restyled logo for its new range of laser printers.8. AFN marketing consultants ha

7、s prepared a report for a north-African music publisher and requires a version in Arabic.9. Smart Ltd, a plastic products manufacturer, is planning to produce a high-quality annual report for its shareholders.10. Stride, a company which makes maps and notices for public places like shopping centres,

8、 wants to redesign its website. PART THREE Look at the chart below. It shows the domestic sales, foreign sales and profit levels of an electronics manufacturing company over a ten-month period. Which month does each sentence on the opposite page describe? For each sentence, mark one letter on your A

9、nswer Sheet.Do not use any letter more than once. 11. Although there was a drop in foreign sales, domestic sales continued to rise, which resulted in profit levels holding steady.12. Domestic sales were higher than foreign sales for the second month running, which boosted profits considerably.13. Wh

10、ile domestic sales rose slightly on the previous month, foreign sales fell, and this led to a slight drop in profits.14. Despite a downturn in both domestic and foreign sales, profit levels experienced a slight increase.15. Although domestic sales fell, there was a rise in foreign sales, and this le

11、d to a slight increase in profit levels. PART FOUR Read the newspaper article below about successful business executives. Are sentences 16-22 on the opposite page Right or Wrong? If there is not enough information to answer Right or Wrong, choose Doesnt say. For each sentence , mark one letter on yo

12、ur Answer Sheet.Why Seeing is SucceedingLee Chung of the Seattle Business Institute explains There are some executives who get it right. They launch winning products, and have a feeling for what customers like and dislike. They do not depend on research or secondary information, and yet they know th

13、e market extremely well. Take Steve Banks, developer of the best-selling personal finance software, Finax. He had noticed how difficult it was to use existing software products, and realised there was a gap in the market. Although 46 competing pack- ages were available when Finax was launched, it qu

14、ickly succeeded in attracting the majority of customers. Then consider the UK oil group which learnt that a new chain of hypermarket petrol stations was overtaking its own outlets. The competitors success was due to a higher standard of service and facilities. The oil groups managers could have disc

15、overed this by going to observe these stations. for ten minutes. Instead the oil group contacted an agency to carry out more market research. One of the Institutes most striking findings is that the best business strategists see things for themselves. They do not just analyse, but get out into the f

16、ield with their customers, and gain first-hand experience of their products. 16. Successful executives base their strategies on reliable data about their clients requirements. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say17. Steve Banks made personal contact with product users to discover what they wanted from hi

17、s software. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say18. Finax became popular because it was easier to work with than competing products. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say19. A rival to the UK oil group was performing better because of its pricing policy. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say20. The UK oil group sent

18、 its executives to visit a competitors petrol stations. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say21. The UK oil group changed certain policies in order to recover its market share. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say22. The Seattle Business Institute believes that good business people try out their companys produ

19、cts. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say PART FIVE Read the article below about a staff development scheme. For each question on the opposite page, choose the correct answer. Mark one letter on your Answer Sheet.Trading PlacesWendy Ledger looks at job swapping, a staff development scheme in which employ

20、ees exchange jobs for a short period. According to a recent survey, 77 per cent of people would prefer to work for a boss who offers training and learning in the workplace. One increasingly popular project is job swapping, which gives an insight into the daily challenges facing different people in d

21、ifferent roles. Olivia Yost is a divisional manager with Parker Bridge Ltd, and she recently swapped jobs with the salary controller there. Both were then able to appreciate the problems and pressures of each others roles far more clearly. Yost says, I now have a better understanding of what the sal

22、ary controllers work involves, and am more aware of my colleagues deadlines. This type of cross training is important, and having to learn about another persons role is a useful experience for bosses and employees alike. Job swapping also helps you to understand the way other departments work and gi

23、ves you access to other teams within your firm. So it is of value both to the individual and the company as a whole. Sean Bradley, who works in central London, took his job exchange a lot further - all the way to Australia in fact. Last July, Sean and his colleague in the Sydney branch of their comp

24、any swapped jobs. I loved it, said Bradley. Primarily for geo- graphic reasons, but also because of the challenge of being the final decision-maker rather than reporting to a manager. It was my first management experience and I had to improve my skills on some IT specialisa-tions. I learnt a lot the

25、re, and it was useful too - Ive had two promotions since I returned to London. Job swapping is an excellent first step towards improving and bringing variety to training and education in the workplace. Doing something else, even for one day, can highlight your abilities and talents, while at the sam

26、e time drawing attention to any weaknesses. It can also focus the mind on future career possibilities. And even if you hate your time spent at someone elses desk, the worst that can happen is that youll end up feeling that little bit better about returning to your usual job. 23. According to Olivia

27、Yost, what did she gain from job swapping7 A. experience of a more stressful working environment B. the skills required to gain promotion C. an idea of the strict time limits other people face24. What other advantage of job swapping does Olivia Yost mention? A. Companies benefit from having an adapt

28、able workforce. B. Staff learn about the overall organisation of their company. C. Managers find out which employees are suitable for which jobs.25. What does Sean Bradley say about working in Australia? A. He was surprised at how challenging the job was. B. He enjoyed the responsibility which the p

29、osition involved. C. He adapted immediately to the foreign working environment.26 How did Sean Bradley benefit from his time at the Sydney office? A. It taught him valuable communication skills. B. It gave him more confidence in his own abilities. C. It helped him to progress on his career path.27 J

30、ob swapping raises employees awareness of A. the need to improve certain skills. B. the value of effective on-the-job training. C. the importance of a flexible approach to work.28. In some cases, job swapping can make employees A. unsure about applying for promotion. B. dissatisfied with their prese

31、nt situation. C. aware they might be unsuitable for a colleagues job. PART SIX Read the job advertisement below. Choose the correct word to fill each gap from A, B or C on the opposite page. For each question , mark one letter on your Answer Sheet.Customer Service Centre Manager Wanted Its no use pr

32、oviding excellent services if the people theyre designed for dont know about them, or arent sure how to them. Thats why were opening a Customer Service Centre in July which will provide a model for more units of this type. The Centre will be on a busy high street so that everyone can see it. the man

33、ager, youll be the driving force behind this new venture. To work this exciting new post, you should have at least two years management experience in customer services. Your ability to think and your knowledge of local businesses will you to plan and run the operations of the Centre to the highest s

34、tandards and . budget. your strong leadership skills, youll ensure a happy and open environment all your people can develop, and the service is always improving. You will need to communicate well, with those working in the Centre and external contacts, and you will be required to excellent presentat

35、ion and negotiation skills.29. A. ask B. require C. obtain30. A. many B. lot C. few31. A. As B. Like C. Even32. A. for B. in C. by33. A. ahead B. through C. before34. A. allow B. let C. make35. A. at B. within C. during36. A. Using B. Use C. Used37. A. how B. when C. where38. A. provide B. provides

36、C. provided39. A. each B. both C. either40. A. give B. supply C. demonstrate PART SEVEN Read the advertisement and the memo below. Complete the form on the opposite page. Write a word or phrase or a number on lines 41-45 on your Answer Sheet.THE ELECTRONIC WHITEBOARDmade by Rigley-Turner Limited Kee

37、p a record of your whiteboard notes without any effort: push a button at the base of the board and a copy is printed out within seconds. The new portable version is lighter than a notebook computer, and fits in the boot of a car.Type: Portable size $985.00 Meeting room size $870.00 Desk size $750.00

38、Only available through the Sales department of your local agent. Contact: Rightway SuppliesPO Box 2059Sapient Communications LimitedMEMOTo: Laura WellsFrom: Sandra CookeDate: 26 March 2004Subject: Electronic WhiteboardLaura, these look useful for us in Quality Control. Id really like the portable, b

39、ut wed better ask for the cheapest one. I need it by 10th of next month for the presentation on 15th. Can you fill out a request form in my name and get it to the Purchasing department?WRITINGPART ONE You would like to attend a sales conference in New York next month, but your department is trying t

40、o reduce expenses. Write an email to your manager, Ross Carpenter: asking him to allow you to go to the conference explaining why you think you should go suggesting how you could reduce the cost of the trip. Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.PART TWO Read part of a letter below from James Frenc

41、h, a local publisher.We are preparing a directory of information about businesses in the area. Would it be possible to arrange a convenient time to interview you about your company?Could you let me know as soon as possible what your companys major activities are, to help in planning the organisation

42、 of the directory? Write a letter to James French: agreeing to his request for an interviewgiving details of what your company does saying why you would like your company included in the directory asking when the directory will be published. Write 60-80 words on your Answer Sheet. Do not include any

43、 postal addresses.Dear Mr French LISTENING Approximately 40 minutes PART ONE For questions 1-8 you will hear eight short recordings. For each question, mark one letter for the correct answer. After you have listened once, replay each recording.1. What interest rate did the mans investment receive th

44、is year?2. Which aspect of company policy are staff unhappy about?A. promotionB. salariesC. training3. How does the man feel about moving offices? A. confident B. anxious C. disappointed4. Which graph shows profits at AJB?5. What percentage of the womans MBA fees will the company pay? A. 50% B. 35%

45、C. 25%6. Where is the GNZ Communications stand? 7. What time does the man expect to arrive at the meeting?8. Which chart shows the companys current income by country? PART TWO Look at the notes below. Some information is missing. You will hear a man giving some information about a conference. For each question , fill in the missing information in the numbered space using a word, numbers or letters. After you have listened once, replay the recording.