单选题 You will hear two dialogues and one passage. Before listening to each one, read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.
单选题 What's the purpose of Mr. Thunder's visit?
  • A. To make a business report to the woman.
  • B. To be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.
  • C. To resign from his position in the woman's company.
  • D. To exchange stock market information with the woman.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文] W: Please have a seat, Mr. Thunders. I received your resume last week, and was very impressed. M: Thank you! W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds. May I ask why you are interested in working for us? M: Your company has an impressive reputation and I always want to work for a smaller company. W: That's good to hear. Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present job? M: I'm currently working in a large international company in charge of a team of 8 brokers. We buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide. W: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position? M: As a head broker, I have a lot of experience in the stock market, I deal with the clients on the daily basis, and I enjoy working with people. W: Well, you might just be the person we've been looking for. Do you have any questions? M: Uh-hum, if I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling? W: You will be working with two other head brokers, in other words, you will be handling about a third of our clients. M: And who would I report to? W: Directly to me. M: I see. What kind of benefits package do you offer? W: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year employment, you are also been entitled to medical and dental insurance, but this is something you should discuss with our Personnel Deoartment. Do you have any other questions? M: No, not at the moment. W: Well, I have to discuss your application with my colleagues and we'll get back to you early next week. M: OK, thanks. It's been nice meeting you! W: Nice meeting you too! And thanks for coming in today.
单选题 What is Mr. Thunder's current job?
  • A. He is head of a small trading company.
  • B. He works in an international insurance company.
  • C. He leads a team of brokers in a big company.
  • D. He is a public relations officer in a small company.
【正确答案】 C
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单选题 What can we conclude from the conversation?
  • A. The woman thinks Mr. Thunders is asking for more than they can offer.
  • B. Mr. Thunders will share one third of the woman's responsibilities.
  • C. Mr. Thunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.
  • D. The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Thunders' past experience.
【正确答案】 D
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