单选题

A、 (A) Talking too much in business negotiations leaves a bad impression o Americans.
B、 (B) Silence often makes Americans feel uncomfortable in business situations.
C、 (C) Americans enjoy keeping silent in business negotiations and employ a variety of strategies.
D、 (D) Americans are rather aggressive, especially in business situations.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[听力原文] Americans use a variety of strategies to avoid silence. They keep on talking, especially during business negotiations. Because they think that silence makes a bad impression.

A、 (A) I think now it is the best time to do business in China, though we have had a 50-year relationship.
B、 (B) I believe that we could have done more business with China over the past 50 years.
C、 (C) Although our company has a history of over 50 years, we are unable to start our business in China.
D、 (D) Despite our good relationship over the past 50 years, we need to find a better time for investment here.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[听力原文] we have enjoyed a relationship with China for more than half a century. But I do not believe there has ever been a more exciting time to do business here.

A、 (A) The director has already signed the agreement.
B、 (B) The director has read the agreement for three times.
C、 (C) The director is not in and cannot sign the agreement.
D、 (D) The director is not ready to sign the agreement.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[听力原文] I've already mentioned to the director about the signing of the agreement three times this month. Each time he said he was ready, but nothing happens.

A、 (A) We cannot compete with our rivals, since we have just started our business here.
B、 (B) We want to have more customers, so we're ready to make more favourable offers.
C、 (C) We are unable to provide the best service here, because we do not have enough competitive advantage.
D、 (D) We plan to merge our competitors in this area, as we are growing and have more customers.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[听力原文] We are a new and growing firm in the area. And we're willing to do our best to attract customers away from our competitors with more favorable terms.

A、 (A) A diet with meat only is not enough for our body.
B、 (B) A diet with vegetables can sometimes be very costly.
C、 (C) Meatless meals are equally nutritious and less expensive.
D、 (D) Meatless meals cannot provide all the essential nutrients.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[听力原文] Compared to a meat-centered diet, meatless meals can easily supply all the essential nutrients our body requires, and cost only 20% to 30% as much.