【答案解析】[听力原文]
Good morning. I'm William Anderson. As founder and CEO, I'd like to welcome all of you to our company's annual meeting. I'd like to begin today's meeting by introducing our new Chief Financial Officer, Amanda Bell. Amanda has worked here at HSA Corporation for almost 10 years. She most recently held the position of head controller in the accounting department. Amanda's immediate focus will be our upcoming merger with Jesper Finance Co. which is set for March. This is an exciting time for our company and we are fortunate to have someone as knowledgeable as Ms. Bell on our staff. At this time, I'd like to welcome Amanda to the podium. Why don't we give her our warm welcome? Amanda!
[解析] 通过说话者在文章开始部分所说的I'd like to begin today's meeting by introducing our new Chief Financial Officer, Amanda Bell.可以得知,说话者是为了介绍新上任的财务总监。
单选题
According to the speaker, what was Ms. Bell's previous position?
A. Company president
B. Head controller
C. Events planner
D. Chief financial officer
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] 问题是询问被介绍者以前的职位。通过说话者在文章中间部分所说的She most recently held the position of head controller in the accounting department.可以得知,贝尔女士以前的职位是财务部主管。
单选题
What will Ms. Bell do in the near future?
A. Lead the upcoming merger
B. Retire from HSA Corporation
C. Hire a financial expert
D. Transfer to Jesfer Finance Co.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] 通过文章中间部分谈及的Amanda's immediate focus will be our upcoming merger with Jesper Finance Co.可以得知阿曼达的主要计划。