Questions 15 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
【真题来源:2015年6月大学英语六级真题(第一套)Part Ⅱ,Section A, 第9-12题】
听力原文:
Conversation One
W: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. We'll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.
M: Why don't we just concentrate on expending here at home?
W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.
M: Yes, but it's safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.
W: I agree. That's why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.
M: What you are really saying is that we'd make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.
W: Exactly.
M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.
W: OK. Now there are extra costs involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.
M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?
W: Well, that's the sticky one. It's going to need a lot of research. I'm hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?
M: There will be a lot of problems.
W: Nothing we can't handle.
M: Um… I'm not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.
W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.
Q9:What does the woman intend to do?
对话中女士提到他们必须逐步解决出口问题。后面男士说他坚信他们的产品在与国外的自行车品牌竞争中拥有优势,女士回应说这是她为什么建议出口的原因。由此可知,女士打算向国外出口自行车。
对话开头并没有提到要出口的商品,另外,仅仅从女士一开始的话里不足以推导出答案,可以结合下文男士和女士的话进行综合推断。
听力原文:
Conversation One
W: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. We'll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.
M: Why don't we just concentrate on expending here at home?
W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.
M: Yes, but it's safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.
W: I agree. That's why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.
M: What you are really saying is that we'd make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.
W: Exactly.
M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.
W: OK. Now there are extra costs involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.
M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?
W: Well, that's the sticky one. It's going to need a lot of research. I'm hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?
M: There will be a lot of problems.
W: Nothing we can't handle.
M: Um… I'm not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.
W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.
Q10:Why does the man think it's safe to focus on the home market?
对话中男士提到国内市场是安全的,政府通过进口管制阻止外国产的自行车进入国内。由此可知,男士认为国内市场安全的原因是政府控制自行车进口。
B中的has control over bicycle imports是对对话中keeps out foreigners with import controls的同义转述。
听力原文:
Conversation One
W: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. We'll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.
M: Why don't we just concentrate on expending here at home?
W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.
M: Yes, but it's safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.
W: I agree. That's why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.
M: What you are really saying is that we'd make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.
W: Exactly.
M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.
W: OK. Now there are extra costs involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.
M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?
W: Well, that's the sticky one. It's going to need a lot of research. I'm hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?
M: There will be a lot of problems.
W: Nothing we can't handle.
M: Um… I'm not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.
W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.
Q11:What is the man's concern about selling bikes abroad?
对话中男士提到包装、运输和融资等会增加他们的成本,最终不见得能盈利,或许还会亏损。由此可知,男士对出口自行车的忧虑在于,出口所产生的额外成本可能会抵消他们在国外获得的利润。
A中的extra costs对应男士所说的packaging,shipping,financing,etc.。eat up their profits是对对话中pushup our costs and end up no better off的同义转述。
听力原文:
Conversation One
W: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. We'll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.
M: Why don't we just concentrate on expending here at home?
W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.
M: Yes, but it's safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.
W: I agree. That's why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.
M: What you are really saying is that we'd make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.
W: Exactly.
M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.
W: OK. Now there are extra costs involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.
M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?
W: Well, that's the sticky one. It's going to need a lot of research. I'm hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?
M: There will be a lot of problems.
W: Nothing we can't handle.
M: Um… I'm not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.
W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.
Q12:What do the speakers agree to do?
对话末尾男士说,他觉得他们应该进行可行性研究。女士说她就知道杰克会支持她的。由此可知,对话双方同意进行可行性研究。
C是对对话中go ahead with the feasibility study的同义转述。