单选题 Questions 147-149 refer to the following memorandum. From: Jun Oh, Benefits Manager To: Marcus Mains Re: Special Retirement Opportunity Thank you for requesting information about the Early Retirement Program. Please review these requirements. If you qualify, act quickly. Applications are due December 1. Early Retirement Program 1. Employees must meet these {{U}}(147) {{/U}}: · Be age 50 with 20 years of employment at this company. · OR have 25 years of employment at this company (age is not a factor). (Retirement funds are reduced by 2% for each year that you are under age 55.) 2.{{U}} (148) {{/U}} employees should apply by December 1, 20__. The retirement program {{U}}(149) {{/U}} on January 1, 20__. 3. Attend a workshop to learn more. E-mail my office to request the workshop schedule.

单选题Alex eats a packed lunch in the office every day ______ spending money. A. to avoid B. in order to C. to look to D. to refuse

单选题Although our store ______ is relatively lenient, a refund is available only if customers return the item accompanied by a receipt within 15 days of the purchase date.

单选题People began to conserve energy ______ largely to the hike in raw material prices last year. A. according B. attempt C. due D. need

单选题In order to ______ the diverse needs of its consumers, Midtown Hardware offers a wide array of products.

单选题We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their generous donations, and we hope to have your ______ support in the future~

单选题Jenny and Craig enjoy the annual film festival because it gives ______ a chance to see interesting foreign movies.

单选题The team's strategy was ______ successful. A. high B. highly C. short D. most

单选题Hotel employees are reminded to be ______ and courteous, especially to first-time guests.

单选题It"s not too often that a book comes along that makes you step back and ______ a good long look at your life. Brian Wood"s first novel, Real Father is a triumph. Estranged from his family, Robert comes to find out that his one and only brother has died and ______ behind a young son. At his brother"s funeral Robert decides to ______ the responsibility for caring for his nephew. In the process, Robert and his family iron things out and the characters learn some lessons about the meaning of life.

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单选题Heavy vehicles over 8 tons are not permitted on the bridge because it cannot ______ that much weight.

单选题Questions 158-159 refer to the following schedule. Healthcare Professionals Conference Schedule December 17-19, 2007 National Health and Medical Research Council 1680 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 838-6722/Fax:(703) 683-7590 December 9A.M.-12 A.M. 12 P.M.-1P.M. 1 P.M.-3 P.M. 17(Monday) ·Registration Main Ballroom Lunch ·Intensive Training Seminar 1 Room 200 18(Tuesday) ·Intensive Training Seminar 2Room 310 Lunch ·Keynote Speaker Dr. Andrew Black “Hypedension Controlin Winter” Richardson Auditorlum 19(Wednesday) ·General Session 1Room 310 Lunch ·General Session 2 Room 310 ·Closing Comments · This is the tentative schedule. · Be sure to visit the Exhibition Hall during the conference for the following: * Poster presentations * Software demonstrations * Publishers' tables: books of medical history and books of medical statistics * Job Interviews

单选题At Go Flight Airline this weekend, you can get a return trip to Paris for two for the same price ______ a single ticket.(A) on(B) with(C) to(D) as

单选题In order to increase ______, the finance manager began selling off some of the company's assets.(A) interval(B) revenue(C) interest(D) margin

单选题We are ______ to the following business principles in all countries.(A) prevented(B) scheduled(C) committed(D) contributed

单选题As an usher at the Romano Italian Restaurant, Mr. Cox is required to ______ patrons to their seats.

单选题At this year's orientation session, the general manager ______ took the time to personally welcome all new recruits in her usual, affable manner.

单选题PA Porter and Willis Accounting Seminar Saturday, November 18 Porter and Willis, one of the most prestigious accounting firms in Wisconsin, is offering a one-day seminar for senior accountants and accounting managers. This seminar, limited to 40 participants, will be held at the office of Porter and Willis on the 10th floor of the Bates Building, 231 Racine Boulevard, Racine, Wisconsin. Applicants may register in person from Monday to Friday, November 13-17, or online anytime at www.porterandwillis.com. The application fee is US$150, inclusive of lunch. A dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel across the street will be offered for an additional US$50. Saturday, November 18 09:00　　　　　Keynote Speech 　　　　　　　　　Revisiting the Accounting Equation 　　　　　　　　　Dr. Philip Williams, Department of Accounting, University of 　　　　　　　　　Wisconsin, Madison 10:00　　　　　Keynote Speech 　　　　　　　　　Chapter 11 and the Accountant 　　　　　　　　　Ms. Jeanette Raleigh, Senior Partner, Masters and Thompson 11:00-13:00　　Lunch 13:00　　　　　Bankruptcy and Pension Provisions 　　　　　　　　　Mr. Allen Walker, Cooper Trust 14:00　　　　　Computer Software and the Accountant: Updating Our Proficiencies 　　　　　　　　　Mr. Gerhard Stoffen, Tesco Retailing International 15:00　　　　　Challenges in the Revised Wisconsin State Tax Code 　　　　　　　　　Ms. Allison Corder, Wisconsin Bureau of Accounting For further information, contact Ms. Peggy Nunan at Porter and Willis (262) 211-8989, ext. 20.