You will hear a radio interview with a leading industrialist and business consultant, Philip Spencer.
For each question(23-30), mark one letter(A, B or C)for the correct answer.
After you have listened once, replay the recording.

单选题 When visiting companies Philip Spencer's objective is to

A、 improve staff productivity.
B、 identify problem areas.
C、 re-train weak management.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】

单选题 Problems at Manson's had continued after Spencer's first visit because of

A、 poor distribution systems.
B、 inadequate market research.
C、 out-dated production methods.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】

单选题 Difficulties at Criterion Glass stemmed from lack of attention to

A、 competitors' designs.
B、 quality of merchandise.
C、 consumer demand.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】

单选题 Philip Spencer blames his early business difficulties on

A、 inexperience with new companies.
B、 lack of knowledge of the financial sector.
C、 bad advice from established organisations.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】

单选题 He defends his unusual personal style by saying that

A、 it is important in business to make a strong impression.
B、 his business ideas are more important than his appearance.
C、 most business people are too serious and traditional.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】

单选题 He thinks he was appointed chairman of LBI because the company

A、 knew of his successes with failing companies.
B、 felt he had a positive image with the public.
C、 liked his fearless approach to problem-solving.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】

单选题 According to Philip Spencer, successful managers are distinguished by their

A、 concern for detail.
B、 desire to make money.
C、 strong leadership.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】

单选题 His final advice to people starting in business is to

A、 make every effort to prevent mistakes.
B、 find the best sources of information.
C、 maintain a positive attitude at all times.

【正确答案】 C

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