{{B}} Questions 23-30{{/B}} · You will hear a
conversation between a head of department and an employee. · 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
The biggest problem with the computer is that A. it is difficult for her to know the program well. B. it regularly stops working. C. the monitor is too small.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[听力原文] 23-30
M: Come in, Sharon and take a seat.
W: Thanks.
M: So, where do we start? Should we begin with a look at last year and then go on from there?
W: Fine.
M: So, how do you feel you've done in your first full year with the company?
W: Overall, I think I've done quite well. I feel quite confident now about what I do.
M: And are you happy with your duties?
W: Well, the job is exactly as it was advertised in the paper, so there have been no surprises. I like dealing with customers and I don't mind answering the phone and preparing invoices. Sometimes it's a bit boring typing long price lists, but then everyone has to do it.
M: That's true. Does anything make your job difficult?
W: The computer. To begin with, I was slow because I didn't know the program, but now I get annoyed when the computer just stops working for no reason. I often sit looking at the monitor for minutes, not sure whether it is still working or not. I think the network is too old for our software and we need some new machines.
M: But apart from the computer, is there anything else you would like to change?
W: Er, let me see. I'd like the authority to issue credit notes without having to ask you first. You're often away on business and sometimes customers ring up with a complaint. And if we can't contact you, then we can't deal with the complaint properly. It's a bit embarrassing at times.
M: Yes, but some of our customers always find something wrong and try and get a credit note with every order. You can't believe everything they say, you know. What about your objectives for the future?
W: Well, I need to get to know the customers a bit better and maybe try to make fewer mistakes. But I think the most important thing is to increase my product knowledge, so I don't get embarrassed when customers make enquiries.
M: Don't worry, you'll learn all that in time. What I'd like to ask you about now is…
[精析] 原文信息:To begin with, I was slow because I did not know the program, but now I get annoyed when the computer just stops working for no reason. I often sit looking at the monitor for minutes, not sure whether it is still working or not. 计算机不知为何就停止工作。A是干扰选项,那只是最初的时候她面临的问题。计算机的最大问题是它经常性的停止工作,故选B。
单选题
Sharon would like the company to buy
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[精析] 原文:I think the network is too old for our software and we need some new machines. 网络对于软件欠陈旧了,我们需要一些新的机器。注意这里指的机器就是新的电脑。故选B。
单选题
When dealing with complaints, she would like to
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[精析] 原文:I'd like the authority to issue credit notes without having to ask you first. You're often away on business and some times customers ring up with a complaint. And if we can't contact you, then we can't deal with the complaint properly. 在处理投诉问题时,她希望能不用请示上级就发放信用证。上级经常出差有时客户就打电话投诉。如果我们联系不上老板,那么我们就不能适当地处理投诉。所以可以看出她希望能有更多的职责来独立处理问题。
单选题
Sharon's boss thinks that some customers
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[精析] 原文信息:You can't believe everything they say, you know. 此处可见Sharon的老板认为有些客户不总是诚实,所以不能完全相信他们说的话,故选C。
单选题
Sharon's main aim for next year is to
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[精析] 原文信息:But I think the most important thing is to increase my product knowledge, so I don't get embarrassed when customers make enquiries. 虽然她前面提到想少犯一些错误,但注意the most important最主要的目标就是要增加自己对产品的了解。C选项:多了解些产品的知识,正符合题意,故选C。
单选题
Sharon started working for the company
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[精析] 原文信息:How do you feel you have done in your first full year with the company?这里注意一个关键词full,一整年的意思,所以可以推出她一年前开始在这家公司工作。
单选题
Sharon found out about the vacancy from
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[精析] 原文信息:the job is exactly as it was advertised in the paper. 工作职位是在报纸上刊登的,所以选B。
单选题
Sharon does not enjoy
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[精析] 原文信息:I don't mind answering the phone and preparing invoices. Sometimes it's a bit boring typing long price lists. Sharon不介意接电话或是准备发票。但有时打印过长的价目表有点烦人。选项C中准备价目表正符合题意。选项B可能会干扰,但注意B只是说打印发票,这是很容易的事。不过准备过长价目表让人不那么愉快,故选C。