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· For questions 1 -8 you will hear eight short recordings.
· For each question, mark one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer.
· You will hear the eight recordings twice.
单选题
Who is asked to call back?
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M: Peterson and Taylor. Can I help you?
F: Yes, this is Isabel Hawkins from R & D. Can I speak to Dorothy Borrow, please?
M: I am afraid she is out at the moment. I am the secretary, Francis Gregory. Can I take a message?
F: Yeah, ask her to call me back this afternoon. My number is 345 -517 -7563. Thank you.
M: You are welcome.
单选题
Why does the man want the women to find someone to cover Tom?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M: Mary, can you find someone to cover Tom? He is sick at home.
F: OK. Can I find a girl to do Tom's job?
M: Certainly, but you'd better get a male clerk to do Tom's job.
F: I see. When can Tom come back to work?
M: I am not sure. Perhaps in a week or so.
单选题
What is the main reason for the increase in the number of passengers?
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M: Statistics show that more people are traveling with your airline this year. What measures have you taken to make this happen? Is it better service or more modern facilities?
F: Actually, the answer is quite simple. We reduced the ticket prices and maintained everything else.
单选题
What is the date of the meeting?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】
[听力原文]
F: Tom, I'm still trying to organize our next sales meeting. Sarah's away on the 17th of March, of course.
M: Well, I can't make the 17th now either, but Peter and Jane are both free on the 22nd, so can we meet then?
F: That's fine. I know Sarah won't be free on the 30th and we do all need to be there. I'll let the others know.
[听力原文]
F: Tom, I'm still trying to organize our next sales meeting. Sarah's away on the 17th of March, of course.
M: Well, I can't make the 17th now either, but Peter and Jane are both free on the 22nd, so can we meet then?
F: That's fine. I know Sarah won't be free on the 30th and we do all need to be there. I'll let the others know.
单选题
What were the production figures in July?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M: Now, the production figures for July. After June's excellent figure of 450 units, we forecast another rise but unfortunately staff illness in July meant production was only 425 units. However, the September figures are better, and production is up to 400 already, after only 3 weeks.
单选题
Which graph shows profits at RJT?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M. The profits for RJT look rather disappointing, don't they?
F: You're right. The problems really started when Baileys opened up in the UK earlier this year. What do you think will happen next year?
M: Well, the forecast was good until these figures were announced. But predictions are much less positive now.
单选题
What happens to the phone call? A. The caller offers to ring back later. B. The receptionist takes a message. C. The receptionist puts the caller through.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
F: Hello, NewBright Packaging. Can I help you?
M: Hello, this is Peter Johnson, could I speak to Marsha Lee, please?
F: Hold on please, I'll just try her office .... Hello, I'm afraid she's in a meeting. Can I take a message?
M: It's OK. I'll try again tomorrow morning.
单选题
Which hotel does Henry's friend recommend?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
F: Have you booked a hotel room yet, Henry?
M: No, I'm just looking at the brochure now.
F: Well, don't go to this one here.
M: Why? What's wrong with the Grand?
F: It's too expensive. So is this one, the Orion. I'd go to the Plaza if I were you.