单选题
What does Joan do for a living?
单选题
What does Joan do for a living?
A．He is in computer-software Department.
B．He works for Manders，in the Personnel Department.
C．He works in the Accounts Department.
A．He is in computer-software Department.
B．He works for Manders，in the Personnel Department.
C．He works in the Accounts Department.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析]
Woman: Nice to meet you，Peter. What do you do for a living?
Man: I'm in computer-software Department.What about you, Joan?
Woman: Oh, I work for Manders, in the Personnel Department. Not a bad joB．
Man: Is that one of your colleagues over there?
Woman: Yes, that's Susan. She works in the Accounts Department. Let me introduce you.
Woman: Nice to meet you，Peter. What do you do for a living?
Man: I'm in computer-software Department.What about you, Joan?
Woman: Oh, I work for Manders, in the Personnel Department. Not a bad joB．
Man: Is that one of your colleagues over there?
Woman: Yes, that's Susan. She works in the Accounts Department. Let me introduce you.
单选题
Who is expected to make a phone call?
A．Robert Deng B．Mr.Jones C．Hilton
A．Robert Deng B．Mr.Jones C．Hilton
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析]
Man: This is Deng—Robert Deng from Taiwan. I'd like to speak with your Director.
Woman: Mr. Jones is not in right now. May I take a message?
Man: Yes. Could you ask him to call me at the Hilton Hotel, Room No. 579．
Woman: Certainly, Mr. Deng. Hilton Hotel, Room 579?
Man: That's right. Thank you.
Man: This is Deng—Robert Deng from Taiwan. I'd like to speak with your Director.
Woman: Mr. Jones is not in right now. May I take a message?
Man: Yes. Could you ask him to call me at the Hilton Hotel, Room No. 579．
Woman: Certainly, Mr. Deng. Hilton Hotel, Room 579?
Man: That's right. Thank you.
单选题
What is John Bird's reason for calling?
A．His secretary said Pete Edwards called.
B．They're having installation problems with the E 258．
C．He wanted to surprise Pete Edwards.
A．His secretary said Pete Edwards called.
B．They're having installation problems with the E 258．
C．He wanted to surprise Pete Edwards.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析]
Man: John Bird speaking.
Woman: This is Lucy Edwards. My secretary said you called.
Man: Yes, that's right. Thanks for calling back. Look, the reason I called was we're having installationproblems with the E 258．
Woman: Really? That surprises me. What sort of problems?
Man: Well, it's a bit complicated. Could you send a technician round?
Woman: Of course, I'll get one round this afternoon.
Man: That would be great.
Woman: OK, I'm sure we'll sort it out in no time.Bye.
Man: Goodbye.
Man: John Bird speaking.
Woman: This is Lucy Edwards. My secretary said you called.
Man: Yes, that's right. Thanks for calling back. Look, the reason I called was we're having installationproblems with the E 258．
Woman: Really? That surprises me. What sort of problems?
Man: Well, it's a bit complicated. Could you send a technician round?
Woman: Of course, I'll get one round this afternoon.
Man: That would be great.
Woman: OK, I'm sure we'll sort it out in no time.Bye.
Man: Goodbye.
单选题
When will Mr.White meet Mr.Green?
A．July 13 B．July 30 C．July 17
A．July 13 B．July 30 C．July 17
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析]
Man: I'm Mr. White from Guangzhou, I'd like to fix an appointment to meet Mr. Green next month whileI'm in Shanghai.
Woman: I'll check Mr. Green's dairy and see if I could arrange an appointment with you. One momentplease. Yes. Mr. Green has some time on the morning of July 13 and 17．
Man: May I fix an appointment on July 13?
Woman: Would 10:OO be convenient?
Man: Yes, that'll be fine.
Man: I'm Mr. White from Guangzhou, I'd like to fix an appointment to meet Mr. Green next month whileI'm in Shanghai.
Woman: I'll check Mr. Green's dairy and see if I could arrange an appointment with you. One momentplease. Yes. Mr. Green has some time on the morning of July 13 and 17．
Man: May I fix an appointment on July 13?
Woman: Would 10:OO be convenient?
Man: Yes, that'll be fine.
单选题
On which day will Mary meet Henry?
A．Tuesday B．Monday C．next Monday
A．Tuesday B．Monday C．next Monday
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析]
Woman: This is Mary Smith speaking. May I speak to Henry?
Man: This is Henry speaking. How can I help you?
Woman: I've just received this report on the contract. And I think it's more complicated than we expected. I was wondering if we could get together to talk about it.
Man: Aren't we meeting on Tuesday?
Woman: I'm afraid I can't make our meeting on Tuesday. I'm tied up all day. Would next Monday at twobe all right?
Man: Let me check my diary. Yes, that's fine. No problem.
Woman: OK. I'll see you then.
Woman: This is Mary Smith speaking. May I speak to Henry?
Man: This is Henry speaking. How can I help you?
Woman: I've just received this report on the contract. And I think it's more complicated than we expected. I was wondering if we could get together to talk about it.
Man: Aren't we meeting on Tuesday?
Woman: I'm afraid I can't make our meeting on Tuesday. I'm tied up all day. Would next Monday at twobe all right?
Man: Let me check my diary. Yes, that's fine. No problem.
Woman: OK. I'll see you then.
单选题
What risks does the customer want the supplier to cover?
A．FPA，WPA and All Risks
B．one that covers the risk of breakage.
C．WPA and one that Covers the risk of breakage
A．FPA，WPA and All Risks
B．one that covers the risk of breakage.
C．WPA and one that Covers the risk of breakage
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析]
Woman: You may notice that the order is placed oil FBO basis. Can I change the price terms into CIF?
Man: Yes, you can. But for CIF price I should ask you what risks you want us to cover?
Woman: We only issue FPA, WPA and All Risks, but we could add special coverage if a customer requires.
Man: My consignment is easy to be broken, so I'd better choose one that covers the risk of breakage also.
Woman: We can get this for you. But you must bear the premium for this sort of special coverage.
Man: Certainly. Now I think I should cover WPA for my consignment.
Woman: You require us to cover the two kinds of risks, then you should pay a higher premium.
Man: That's no problem.
Woman: You may notice that the order is placed oil FBO basis. Can I change the price terms into CIF?
Man: Yes, you can. But for CIF price I should ask you what risks you want us to cover?
Woman: We only issue FPA, WPA and All Risks, but we could add special coverage if a customer requires.
Man: My consignment is easy to be broken, so I'd better choose one that covers the risk of breakage also.
Woman: We can get this for you. But you must bear the premium for this sort of special coverage.
Man: Certainly. Now I think I should cover WPA for my consignment.
Woman: You require us to cover the two kinds of risks, then you should pay a higher premium.
Man: That's no problem.
单选题
Which graph shows the price of Brant North Sea crude oil?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析]
World oil prices surged above 74 dollars Monday amid concerns over the Middle East. New York's maincontract, light sweet crude for delivery in September, climbed 1.16 dollars at 74.40 dollars per barrel inclosing trades. In London, Brent North Sea crude oil for September delivery surged 1.76 dollars to settle at 75.15 dollars per barrel. Traders are concerned over the violence between Israel and Hezbollah, which could spread to crude-producing nations in the Middle East.
World oil prices surged above 74 dollars Monday amid concerns over the Middle East. New York's maincontract, light sweet crude for delivery in September, climbed 1.16 dollars at 74.40 dollars per barrel inclosing trades. In London, Brent North Sea crude oil for September delivery surged 1.76 dollars to settle at 75.15 dollars per barrel. Traders are concerned over the violence between Israel and Hezbollah, which could spread to crude-producing nations in the Middle East.
单选题
What discount would Mr.Yang offer?
A．10% B．20% C．15%
A．10% B．20% C．15%
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析]
Woman: Mr. rang, your price for color TV set is too high.
Man: Well, Mr. Smith, I don't think so, because we offered you CIF Washington.
Woman: Your price is not competitive at all, compared with that in the international market.
Man: You know, our prices mainly depend on the size of your order. Could you tell me how much you wantto order?
Woman: Five thousand.
Man: We'll give you a 10 percent discount.
Woman: It's too low a rate compared with those we get from other suppliers, I'm afraid.
Man: What's your counter-offer then?
Woman: To have this business concluded, you need to lower your price at least by 20 percent, I believe.
Man: Then, we meet half way. What about 15 percent?
Woman: Good. Let's call it a deal.
Woman: Mr. rang, your price for color TV set is too high.
Man: Well, Mr. Smith, I don't think so, because we offered you CIF Washington.
Woman: Your price is not competitive at all, compared with that in the international market.
Man: You know, our prices mainly depend on the size of your order. Could you tell me how much you wantto order?
Woman: Five thousand.
Man: We'll give you a 10 percent discount.
Woman: It's too low a rate compared with those we get from other suppliers, I'm afraid.
Man: What's your counter-offer then?
Woman: To have this business concluded, you need to lower your price at least by 20 percent, I believe.
Man: Then, we meet half way. What about 15 percent?
Woman: Good. Let's call it a deal.