单选题
{{B}} Questions 23-28{{/B}}
· Look at the article below about psychology in business and the questions.
· For each question (23-28) that follows, choose the correct answer.
· Mark one letter (A, B or C ) on you Answer Sheet.
{{B}} Psychology in Business{{/B}}
Nowadays it is often not enough to be an expert in your own field of business, It helps to apply a little psychology to your business dealings. Some psychological study shows that all have different perceptions, which affect our expectations and attitudes in life in general and in our business dealings. Our attitudes and perceptions of other people affect our relationships with them.
Perceptions can often be more important than reality. When taking part in a business meeting or negotiation, it can be useful to think about how you see yourself in the business relationship. Some people perceive themselves as being in the stronger position, others consider themselves as a weaker. This immediately creates a win or lose situation. If people put themselves and their opposite number somewhere between the two positions, they are more likely to work together to find common interests and to end up with a win situation in which both parties achieve something. This outcome not only leaves people feeling satisfied but also contributes towards a successful, long-term relationship. In most business dealings, it is important to work on relationships and the establishment of rapport. This includes thinking about common interests, rather than conflicting positions.
It is useful, therefore, in a discussion to consider your opposite number's approach and to consider the best way of dealing with that person. If you're dealing with a skeptical person who does not like to take risks, you will need to build up his trust and enable him to have confidence in you. If you are dealing with various people of different professional backgrounds, it may help to consider varying your approach or presentation so that it is more relevant and interesting to the particular person with whom you are dealing. For example, people with a financial background often respond well to graphic input and a linear approach. So if you can adapt your approach to your customer or business colleague, he or she is more likely to identify with you and therefore cooperate with you.
单选题 According to the passage, our attitudes and perceptions of other people A. have nothing to do with business dealings. B. exert some influence on our relationships with them. C. change greatly when we fail to reach an agreement in a business dealing.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[精析] 本题意是:根据文章,我们对别人的态度和感知会怎么样?从原文第一段可知,我们对别人的态度和看法会影响我们与他们之间的关系。选项B:对我们与他们之间的关系会有一些影响。Exert on是“对……施加影响”的意思。只有B与原文一致。故选B。
单选题 Which outcome of the following would be desirable in a business negotiation according to the passage? A. One party is more likely to make a fortune and the other end up without obtaining anything. B. One party is to get more than the other by taking advantage of the other party. C. Both parties are more likely to cooperate to find common interests and achieve something in the end.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[精析] 本题意是:在商务谈判中以下哪个结果是可取的?从原文第二段可知:一起寻找共同利益并且形成双赢局面而结束谈判这种结果不仅使人们感到满意,也促成了成功的长期的合作关系。选项C:双方合作寻找共同利益,最后取得一些结果。选项C与原文相符,故选 C。
单选题 What is essential in most business dealings according to the passage? A. To build successful and long-term business relationships, including considering common interests. B. To make use of good relationships with the business partner and make more profit. C. To consider only the conflicting positions in a business dealing so as to take an advantage position.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[精析] 本题意是:根据本文,在商务交易中什么是最重要的?原文第二段:一起寻找共同利益那么就可能形成双赢局面,这种结果不仅使人们感到满意,也促成了成功的长期的合作关系。选项A:建立成功的长期的商务关系,包括考虑到共同利益,与原文相符。故选A。
单选题 According to the passage, people with a financial background A. always react well to practical demonstration and a “hands on” approach. B. often respond well to graphic input and a linear approach. C. usually prefer strong visual information.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[精析] 本题意:有金融背景的人喜欢什么样的方式?原文最后一段:有金融背景的人经常对图画和线性的方式感兴趣。选项B与原文一致,故选B。
单选题 When we do business with various kinds of people, we should A. maintain an advantageous position all the time. B. expand our market share as much as possible. C. change our methods and use suitable approach to deal with different people.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[精析] 本题意:当我们与各种不同的人做生意,我们应该怎么做?原文最后一段:如果对手很多而且具有不同的专业背景,那么你应考虑变换方式,让方式与特定的人更相关并且让他对该方式更有兴趣。选项C:改变我们的方式,对不同的人用不同的方法。选项C与原文一致,故选C。
单选题 Which of the following best summarize the passage? A. Application of a little psychology helps people in their business dealings. B. A little knowledge of psychology is a dangerous thing. C. It is quite necessary and sufficient to be an expert in your own field of business.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[精析] 本题意:本文大意是什么?选项A:在商务交易中应用一点心理学知识会对人们有帮助。通读全文,可以得出,只有A最符合题意。