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2、s more than once.A Open Wire Design a dew approach to the age-old problems of Storage and organisation in your computer room. just one wire shelving unit can Store all you computer hardware monitors, CPUs, keyboards in one readily accessible location. It will also reduce dust circulation and improve

3、 air-circulation. Reinforced Shelves provide extra strength and allow items to slide on and off easily. Tough, hard surface resists chipping, scratches and other damage. Assembles in minutes. You dont even need tools just snap together sleeves and slide shelf over sleeve to securely lock in place. S

4、helves are easily adjustable. The floor levelers also adjust for surface irregularities to keep the unit stable. B Perfect for transporting computers, audio visual equipment and other office machinery. Non-slip top (W71 mmD483 mmH25 mm) with heavy duty 25 mm tubular frame. supports equipment weighin

5、g up to 159kgs. Lower wire shelf (W533 mmD330 mm) holds additional equipment or supplies. Cart moves easily on four swivel, ball bearing. 102 nun rubber wheels. WT711 mmD483 mmH737 mm. 14kgs. C Organize and distribute your mail more efficiently with this sturdy cart constructed of durable 25mm tubul

6、ar steel. Top basket (W914 mmD406 mmH279 mm) takes hanging folders. Bottom basket (W889 mmD400 mmH279 mm) is ideal for moving boxes and large packages. Rubber wheels in front and two 203mm rigid wheels in back provide easy mobility. Folds for easy storage. W1117 mmD559 mm11279 mm. 20kgs. D Safely or

7、ganize your equipment wires and cables. Self-adhesive cable tubes, with slide-on covers, attach to the underside of your desk or around your office walls to safely route cables and wires. To group multiple wires, the kit includes an assortment of clamps and ties. 1. It is possible to put files in on

8、e of the baskets.答案: C2. The top of this has a surface which prevents things sliding.答案: B3. This can be fixed to your office furniture or to the walls.答案: D4. You can put this together very quickly, using only your hands.答案: A5. You can use this product to prevent people from falling over loose wir

9、es or accidentally pulling them out.答案: D6. You can make it much smaller when you put it away.答案: C7. This item is useful because there will be less dust and more air moving freely round any equipment placed here.答案: APART TWORead the article below about a survey of businesswomen staying in hotels.C

10、hoose the best sentence from below the passage lo fill each of the blanks.For each gap (812), mark one letter (AG) on your Answer Sheet.Do not use any letter more than once. Hotelkeepers should take note because they are facing serious criticism! Women account for more than half of all business trav

11、elers, but hotels are not doing enough for them. This is evident from the results of a questionnaire distributed to hotel guests by the Business Travel Association. These show that the number of complaints made about the way women guests are treated is increasing. The Harbor Hotel in Hong Kong also

12、conducted a recent survey of. Hong Kongs businesswomen, which reveals that 70% feel they receive an inferior service. 1 The attitude of hotel staff made them feel out of place in public areas: for example. 62% chose to eat in their rooms because they were made to feel uncomfortable by staff when din

13、ing alone. 2 Four years ago, for example, a similar survey had revealed that a significant number of women traveling alone and wishing to use the hotel restaurant were actually turned away. Many of the suggestions for improved services put forward by the Business Travel Association are relatively si

14、mple. 3 Placing tables in restaurants in a way that allows the head waiter to introduce guests to one another, so they can choose to sit together over a meal, was a further suggestion. Guests in the dining room would then have the opportunity to meet up with others who might, for example, be attendi

15、ng the same conference, or have the same business interests. Wendy Wang, Executive Manager of the Harbor Hotel, agreed with the Business Travel Association that hotel star ratings should be influenced by the level of service they offer lo female business guests. 4 Our survey highlighted the unwillin

16、gness of many women to air their views if they are treated badly, Wendy Wang pointed out. A group of influential businesswomen recently met to discuss the results of the Business Travel Association questionnaire. They suggested that businesswomen should not hesitate to make it clear if they have a p

17、roblem. 5 Once clients have gone. it is all too easy all the issue to be ignored by hotel managers, and it will also be forgotten by the overworked business executives themselves. A. The hotel staff assumed they should be booked into the same room.B. But there is clear evidence that things are slowl

18、y improving.C. This would enable women to make an informed choice about a hotel, and they would not be placed in the uncomfortable position of having to complain about poor service.D. It is advisable for them to do this during their stay rather than waiting until they check out.E. Making sure that f

19、acilities in guest bedrooms eater equally to the needs of male and female guests is one such idea.F. Most of the women, when questioned further, thought that the reason for this was that they were female and traveling alone.G. This is evident from the results of a questionnaire distributed to hotel

20、guests by the Business Travel Association.1.答案:F2.答案:B3.答案:E4.答案:C5.答案:DPART THREERead the following article about job interviews and the questions below the passage.For each question (1318), mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose. Making the Right Impression T

21、he first thing to remember when you go for a job interview is that this is not a one-sided affair. Treat it as you would do in a negotiation. After all, both you and the prospective employer are selling something. If you approach an interview with the attitude of any job will do, the interviewer wil

22、l realize that immediately. If the job is worth anything, you wont get it. You should prepare yourself for an interview just as you would do for a negotiation. Find out as much as you can about the company and the person who is to interview you. Dont be caught unawares. Go to the Internet and look a

23、t the companys website. Compare it with that of its competitors. Alternatively, look at the Yellow Pages or trade magazines to see how they advertise themselves. Make enquiries at the Chamber of Commerce and other relevant organizations. Find out at least a little about the sector se that you can as

24、k interesting questions. Think of and note down your strengths and the opportunities that lie ahead. No matter how high unemployment is, regardless of how miserable you are in your current job, its always an advantage to see things in a positive light. If you have little or no experience m a particu

25、lar area, consider your capabilities in a similar area. Spend some time trying to imagine what type of employee the company is looking for and what makes you suitable for the job being advertised. First impressions count, so look good and feel good before you go. Choose clothes that make you feel co

26、nfident, Find out what clothes may put the interviewer off. Ensure you arrive at the interview with time to spare. According to more than one recruitment agency we spoke to. interviewees must understand the importance not only of their personal appearance but also of their body language. During the

27、interview, breathe calmly and try not to appear too nervous. Look the interviewer in the eye and adopt similar body language to theirs. Smile and feel relaxed, enthusiastic and assertive. Remember one thing, though: assertive does net mean aggressive. Dont just answer yes or no to questions. Treat e

28、very question as an opportunity to demonstrate that you are suitable for the job, but remember to stick to the point. When asked about your interests, include group as well as individual activities/hobbies. Be on the lookout for tricky questions about your personal life. You dont need to lie; just s

29、ell yourself in the best light. This is something the interviewee needs to be able to do as well. You have the right to find out whether or not you want to work for the company. Furthermore, your interest in the nature of the Comply and how it is nm may well end up being your big selling point. 1. I

30、n job interviews, candidates tend to ignore the fact thatA.they are at a disadvantage.B.they are buying and selling at the same time.C.an interview is like a presentation.D.the interviewer will be realistic.答案:B2. To prepare yourself for the interview, the writerA.tells you to visit the competitors.

31、B.advises you to do research on the company.C.says that you ought to prepare questions beforehand.D.advises you to know little about the sector.答案:B3. When you go to the interview, make sure that youA.are over-confident.B.can make up your mind in four minutes.C.are dressed in suitable attire.D.do no

32、t arrive too early.答案:C4. The author states thatA.looking good does not give you an advantage.B.nervousness can put people off.C.interviewers mistake aggressiveness for assertiveness.D.smiling and eye contact are important.答案:D5. During the interviewA.you may need to think carefully about how to ans

33、wer questions.B.some tricky questions concern the personal life of the candidate.C.the interviewee must put him or herself in the best light.D.you should not talk about your rights.答案:B6. Which of the following is not expressed in the text?A.Short answers limit your chances of creating a positive im

34、pression.B.All over the world, candidates are expected to wear a suit to a job interview.C.Showing interest in a company may increase your chances of being offered a job.D.Interviewers can read between the lines (that is, they can understand more about us than we say).答案:BPART FOURRead the text bel6

35、w about a successful company.Choose the correct word A, B, C or D on the opposite page to fill each gap.For each question (19-33), mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet. Since HBC Leather Goods was formed in 2000. the company has reported one success story alter another. The company, w

36、hich has become known for its top 1 leather goods, 2 its new collection last month at the May Hotel in London. It was 3 by more than 300 people. For the first time the collection included smaller 4 such as purses, wallets arm gift sets. The 5 of HBC success is the strength of the sales team, and it

37、is 6 that by the end of this year there could be well over three thousand salespeople world-wide selling HBC products. To 7 the top sellers, HBC is offering them an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas in America in July. Managing director Peter White says that the five-day holiday will 8 all flights

38、 as well as meals and hotel accommodation. Trips to the top shows and the Grand Canyon will also be 9 . Mr. White says that the 10 has had an enthusiastic 11 . from the sales force, and will 12 a continued increase in sales. The restructuring of the companys price range, which has 13 in 70% of their

39、 goods now being priced under 30. will also 14 sales. The new price range is 15 at customers with a few spare pounds in their pockets making an impulse purchase. 1.A.performanceB.qualityC.productD.quantity答案:B2.A.launchedB.beganC.headedD.led答案:A3.A.metB.accompaniedC.attendedD.joined答案:C4.A.partsB.co

40、mponentsC.unitsD.items答案:D5.A.mysteryB.secretC.puzzleD.code答案:B6.A.estimatedB.guessedC.countedD.supposed答案:A7.A.compensateB.refundC.commissionD.reward答案:D8.A.containB.combineC.coverD.engage答案:C9.A.producedB.organizedC.formedD.designed答案:B10.A.giftB.offerC.presentD.favor答案:B11.A.returnB.answerC.reply

41、D.response答案:D12.A.ensureB.manageC.provideD.make答案:A13.A.causedB.resultedC.finishedD.Completed答案:B14.A.improveB.expandC.heightenD.lift答案:B15.A.aimedB.pointedC.sentD.given答案:APART FIVERead the text below about presentation tips. In most or the lines 34 -45, there is one extra word. It is either gramm

42、atically incorrect or does not fit in with the meaning of the text. Some lines, however, are correct.If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet.If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet. Know the needs of your audience. Put what

43、 you have to say in a logical sequence. Ensure your speech will be captivating up to 34 your audience as well as worth their time and attention. Practice35 and rehearse of your speech at home or where you can be at ease36 and comfortable, in the front of a mirror, your family, friends or37 your coll

44、eagues. Use a tape-recorder and listen to yourself. Videotape38 your presentation and analyze on it. Know what your strong and39 weak points are. Emphasize your strong points during your presentation.40 When you are presenting it in front of an audience, you are performing41 as an actor is on stage.

45、 How much you are being perceived is very42 important. Dress appropriately for the occasion, Be solemn if your43 topic is serious. Present the desired image to your audience. Speak44 slowly, enunciate clearly, and show off appropriate emotion and feeling45 relating to your topic subject. Vary the to

46、ne of your voice and dramatize if necessary.1.答案: CORRECT2.答案: OF3.答案: THE4.答案: YOUR5.答案: ON6.答案: CORRECT7.答案: IT8.答案: MUCH9.答案: CORRECT10.答案: CORRECT11.答案: OFF12.答案: SUBJECTWRITING问题:1.PART ONEYou have received a fax from a customer who in the fax complained that he had received 100 green motorbike

47、s instead of 50 green and 50 blue motorbikes. In order to solve the problem and find out the facts, write an email to Mr. Robert Simon, who is in charge of delivering goods from warehouse. Tell him about the claim. Mention the date of delivery. Ask for the invoice in duplicate. 答案:TO: Robert SimonSu

48、bject: Bicycle ComplaintDear Robert, A customer complained that he had received 100 green motorbikes instead of 50 green and 50 blue motorbikes. He received the shipment on May 11th. Could you please send immediately me the invoice under Contract No. B56 in duplicate? Thank you,Peter问题:2.PART TWOWri

49、te 40 - 50 words on a separate sheet.You work for Jenny, a shop which sells up-market clothing. You are asked to find a way to increase the profits of your shop.Read the following figure showing the results of a survey of two up-market specialty shops. Point A refers to your shop. Point B refers to

50、lily Fashion shop, your main competitor, near your shop.Use the figure to write a report (about 120 - 140 words) recommending ways of improving the quality and pricing of your shop.Write on your Answer Sheet. 答案:Introduction: The purpose of this report is to provide ways for increasing our profits a

51、fter an understanding of Lily Shops salesmanship has been gained. Findings: Both Lily Shop and our shop are in city center: therefore, we have almost the same customers. But there exists a fact that customers are more likely to spend their money in Lily Shop. After careful research, we have noticed

52、that. although Lily Shop has higher prices, they also have more fashionable clothes. Compared with the price of Lily Shops fashion, our real prices are not high, but the comparative prices to fashion are high. Conclusion: Our poor profits have resulted from the low fashion of our clothes. Suggestion

53、s: Therefore. if our shop decides to increase the profits, we should purchase highly fashionable clothes, at least as fashionable as Lily Shops, with the prices lower than Lily Shops. LISTENINGPART ONEYou will hear three telephone conversations or messages.Write one or two words or a number in the n

54、umbered spaces on the notes or forms below.You will hear each recording twice.Conversation OneLook at the notes below.You will hear a man changing the arrangements for a meeting.Phone Message:Date: April 11th. 20-Name of caller: Jack Hanks from HBC 1Message: Cant attend meeting tomorrow.Sending Alex

55、 2 instead.Hes their new 3 Manager.Going to talk about 4 (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名)1.答案:INTERNATIONAL解析 1-4F: purchasing Department, Mary speaking, how can I help you?M: Hello, could I speak to Peter Lira Please?F: Im afraid hes in a meeting at the moment.M: Could I leave a message then?F: Certainly.M: This is Jack Hanks.F: Oh, yes. Of HBC International, you are coming to see us tomorrow I believe.M: Yes, well, thats why I am calling. Unfortunately, I wont be able to make it. And rather than rescheduling the meeting, I thought it best to send someone else along, Solon in fact.F: OK. I will just m