单选题
Francis Thompson
Vice President of Operations
Collins Shipping Service Inc.

May 5, 2006

Attention Regional Directors,
Here at Collins Shipping Service Inc. (CSS). we've built a reputation as a trustworthy and efficient national corporation that always puts the needs of the customer first. The key to this success has been the careful organization of our regional and local divisions, which has enabled us to communicate effectively.
However, our recent expansions have caused some problems with this system.
In order to maintain our communicative ability, the CEO has decided to reorganize all of the corporation's divisions. As regional directors, you are requested to submit detailed status reports on your divisions, focusing on any new service areas you are responsible for.
Next month, you will attend a conference to be held at CSS headquarters in Vancouver. There, you will participate in meetings to finalize the new organizational plans. You all will have the opportunity to voice your suggestions, concerns, and opinions, so please be prepared.
Attached is a schedule of events for the conference. To arrange your travel and lodging needs, please contact Martin O'Flynn in the headquarters' personnel department at 604-555-0924.
Collins Shipping Service Inc. is committed to preserving its excellent reputation and continuing is success. Please assist us in achieving this goal.
Very truly yours,
Francis Thompson
National Conference on Organization and Communication
Collins Shipping Service Inc.
Dates: June 12-17
Location: CSS Headquarters, Vancouver

This conference will allow us to incorporate all feedback before finalizing a new organizational plan.
Date Time Event
June 12 3:00p.m. Welcome and introductions from the CEO
June 13-14 8:OOa.m.-5:00p.m. Inter-regional discussion meetings
June 15 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Presentation of the newly created organizational plan
June 16 10:00a.m. Final Q&A session with the Vice President of Operation
June 17 9:30a.m. Closing comments and thanks from the CEO

单选题 What is the main purpose of the letter?
A. To describe a change in the company's customer policy
B. To announce the use of new communications technology
C. To inform executives of a professional gathering
D. To notify employees of the company's expansion
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 通过信头可以知道收信人为各区域主管。在第3段第1和2句中,写信人要求他们参加在Vancouver总部举行的确定改组方案的会议,故选C。
单选题 What has CSS recently undergone?
A. An alteration to its organizationl structure
B. The relocation of its headquarters
C. A change in national leadership
D. The addition of new service areas
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 通过第一段最后一句可以得知,CSS最近在进行扩充。在第2段第2句中,各区域主管被要求提交以新增的服务区域为重点的详细情况报告,据此可以知道CSS最近在扩充服务区域,故选D。
单选题 What does Mr. Thompson not ask regional directors to do?
A. Call a representative from the personnel department
B. Be ready to participate in the conference discussions
C. Provide in depth information about their divisions
D. Submit proposals for the company's reorganization
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 对短文中没有提到的内容进行提问时,要一一对照短文和选项。短文中没有提及关于公司结构改组的计划案,故选D。
单选题 When will the organizational plan officially be announced?
A. June 12th B. June 14th
C. June 15th D. June 16th
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 通过第二段第四句可知,新的结构改组方案预定于6月15日发表,故选C。
单选题 At what time of day will Mr.Thompson lead an event?
A. 8:30 a.m. B. 9:30 a.m. C. 10:00 a.m. D. 3:00 p.m.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 短文首句标明Thompson的职称为Vice President of Operations,第二段第五句指出,业务副总裁的答辩时间预定为早上10点。