填空题Hints to turn on your charm1. Influence people by paying ______ to others.2. It is the key to successful ______.3. Figure out boss or colleague's ______.4. Be sure to command ______ when officemates seeking anything from each other.Experts' ideas of turning on charm5. Robert Cialdini's idea: use ______ as an influence technique.6. Valenti's approach: ______ is necessary.7. Buffer et al's strategic weapon: encourage the speaker's feeling of ______.Other advice8. Try to use ______.9. Be sure to get your ______ focus on the speaker.10. Remind yourself of other ______.11. e.g. turning off ______ at the meeting.12. putting aside e-mail for ______.
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For questions 13-17, match the extracts with the reasons, listed A-H.
For each extract choose the reason for attending the meeting.
Write one letter (A-N) next to the number of the extract.
A. to identify a new direction
B. to customise your CV
C. to cast the net wide
D. to think about things you"re good at
E. to think about the skills you have picked up
F. to apply to unconventional places
G. to use the right keywords
H. to look around for inspiration
填空题 · For each question (31-40), write one word in CAPITAL
LETTERS on your Answer Sheet. · There is an example at
the beginning.
Help for Exporters to Speak the
Language The new Languages in Export Advisory
Scheme has been started to help companies that are keen to export and have fewer
than two hundred and fifty employees. It means that they {{U}} {{U}}
1 {{/U}} {{/U}}eligible for a grant of up to fifty per cent of the cost
of three-and-a-half days' on-site consultancy. The scheme defines ways of
meeting the business's language needs {{U}} {{U}} 2 {{/U}}
{{/U}}relating its product or service to the overseas market.
There are two stages: the first stage, {{U}} {{U}} 3 {{/U}}
{{/U}}lasts half a day, gives employers understanding of the issues involved in
exporting and briefs {{U}} {{U}} 4 {{/U}} {{/U}}on local
language and export information centres. The second, three-day stage provides
expert advice on competing effectively {{U}} {{U}} 5 {{/U}}
{{/U}}overseas markets. A specialist in exports and language use analyses the
firm's language needs and produces a plan {{U}} {{U}} 6 {{/U}}
{{/U}}developing strategies. Strategies that might {{U}}
{{U}} 7 {{/U}} {{/U}}considered include establishing on-line or
phone links with an interpreting company, hiring a native of a particular
country on a contract basis, advertising for someone {{U}} {{U}} 8
{{/U}} {{/U}}fluency in a particular language, and locating a foreign student
on placement or at a local business school. Such people might help the boss to
{{U}} {{U}} 9 {{/U}} {{/U}}up a stand at a business exhibition
in a foreign city, as {{U}} {{U}} 10 {{/U}} {{/U}}as handle the
paperwork and deal with clients. It is hoped that many small businesses all over
the world will benefit from this idea in the future.
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填空题{{B}}PART FOUR{{/B}}{{B}} · Read the following text. ·
Choose the best word to fill each gap. · For each question
21—30, mark one letter A, B, C or D.{{/B}}
Training must have a purpose, which is{{U}} (21)
{{/U}}when a firm analyses its training needs. A review of manpower planning
should include a training{{U}} (22) {{/U}}which looks carefully at
training from the point of view of the company, its various departments and
personnel This may show that weaknesses exist in some departments and that, as a
result, training is needed for their staff. Training needs are based on an
analysis of job descriptions and job specifications.A job description
should give details of the performance that is{{U}} (23) {{/U}}for a
specific job, and a job specification should give information about the behavior
knowledge and skills that are expected{{U}} (24) {{/U}}an employee who
works in it. When all of this has been{{U}} (25) {{/U}}, it is possible
to make a training specification. This specifies what the Training Department
must teach for the successful performance of the job, and also the best methods
to use in training period.There are many different training methods, and
there are advantages and disadvantages{{U}} (26) {{/U}}all of them.
Successful training programs depend on an understanding of the difference
between learning about skills and training in using them. It is frequently said
that learning about skills takes place "off the job", in the classroom; but
training in using those skills takes place "on the job", by{{U}} (27)
{{/U}}of such activities as job rotation and planned experience.It
is always difficult to evaluate the costs and savings of a training program. The
success of such a program depends not only on the methods used but also on
the{{U}} (28) {{/U}}of the staff who do the training. A company can
often check on savings in time and cost by examining the manual work performed
by operators and technicians who{{U}} (29) {{/U}}a training program. The
evaluation of management and supervisory staff who leave their employment and
the number who{{U}} (30) {{/U}}from work for reasons of
health.
填空题·Whichextract(A,B,C,DorE)doeseachstatement(1-8)referto?·Foreachstatement(1-8),markoneletter(A,B,C,DorE)onyourAnswerSheet.·Youwillneedtousesomeoftheselettersmorethanonce.·Thereisanexampleatthebeginning.ABankofAmericaannouncedthatitwasreadytorepaythe$45billionitreceivedingovernmentbail-outmoney,whichwillfinancebyselling$18.8billioninsecuritiesandtapping$26.2billionof"excessliquidity".ThebankhadtodemonstratetotheTreasurythatitwasstableenoughtoobtaininvestmentthroughthemarkets.ByexitingtheTroubledAssetReliefProgramme,BofAwillbefreeofmanyoftherestrictionsimposedonit,includingonexecutivepay,whichissaidtobehamperingthebankfromappointingasuccessortotheoutgoingchiefexecutive,KennethLewis.BTheBankofJapanheldanemergencymeetingfollowingpressurefromthegovernmenttotakestepstocounterdeflationandthestrengtheningyen;thecurrencyrecentlyhita14-yearhighagainstthedollar.Thecentralbankannounceda10trillion($115billion)programmeofnewlendinginthree-monthfundsatarateof0.1%,whichasofficialssaidwassimilartothequantitative-easingmeasuresitemployedearlierthisdecadetofightdeflation.Butthesumfellshortofmarketexpectations.CDirectorsattheRoyalBankofScotlandthreatenedtoresigniftheBritishTreasurypreventedthemfrompaying£1.5billion($2.5billion)inbonusesatitsinvestment-bankingunit.SomeBritishbankershavesteppeduptheircriticismofwhattheysayisoverbearinggovernmentinfluenceinmattersofpayandcompensation.DMervynKing,thegovernoroftheBankofEngland,revealedhowcloseRoyalBankofScotlandandHBOScametocollapseinOctober2008.AfterLehmanBrothersdeclaredbankruptcy,bothbankshadtroubleraisingfundsinthemarketsandturnedtothecentralbank,whichlentthem£62billion($103billion)inemergencyaid.Mr.Kingrevealedthedetailsoftherescuenowbecausebothcompaniesareconsideredtobestable.In2007,newsthatNorthernRockreceivedloansfromthestateledtoarunonthebank.ETheEuropeanCentralBanksaiditwouldtightenitsratingstandardsfortheasset-backedsecuritiesthateuro-areabanksuseascollateralwhenseekingliquidityfromthecentralbank.ThemoveformspartoftheECB'splangraduallytowithdrawtheemergencymeasuresitintroducedduringthefinancialcrisis.
填空题Convert the following informal email into a formal one by
changing the underlined words. Use the words in the box to help you (in most
cases you will need to use other words too).
contact do not soon prefer
sincerely grateful will
currently meantime apologise my
apologies send Dear Ms Doyle
{{U}}Thanks{{/U}} Thank you for your email. {{U}} {{U}} 11 {{/U}}
{{/U}}{{U}}I'm sorry{{/U}} for the delay in sending you the T-shirt that you ordered.
{{U}} {{U}} 12 {{/U}} {{/U}}{{U}}At the moment{{/U}}, we {{U}}
{{U}} 13 {{/U}} {{/U}}{{U}}don't{{/U}} have the medium size you asked
for in stock. We hope to have delivery of these on Friday. {{U}} {{U}}
14 {{/U}} {{/U}}{{U}}The moment{{/U}} they arrive, {{U}} {{U}}
15 {{/U}} {{/U}}{{U}}I'll{{/U}} {{U}} {{U}} 16 {{/U}}
{{/U}}{{U}}get{{/U}} one out to you by first class post. Or, if {{U}} {{U}}
17 {{/U}} {{/U}}{{U}}it's better for you{{/U}}, I can send you either a
small or large T-shirt of the same design immediately. If this is the case,
{{U}} {{U}} 18 {{/U}} {{/U}}{{U}}please{{/U}} {{U}} {{U}}
19 {{/U}} {{/U}}{{U}}get in touch{{/U}} and let me know. {{U}} {{U}}
20 {{/U}} {{/U}}{{U}}For now{{/U}}, I will try to get the medium size in as
soon as possible. {{U}} {{U}} 21 {{/U}}
{{/U}}{{U}}Sorry{{/U}} once again. {{U}} {{U}} 22
{{/U}} {{/U}}{{U}}Best wishes{{/U}} Gareth Evans
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填空题I (receive) ______ a consignment of furniture from you last week which we (order) ______ on May 12.
填空题high levels for home sales, have caused many to ask question earlier beliefs that the dynamic
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填空题Personal branding Today's society is geared increasingly towards the individual, and that means you have to find ways to stand (31) from the crowd in order to compete. Developing your personal brand is one way. Branding has moved a long way (32) it meant simply building recognisable product names. Brands now represent whole worlds of meaning. And that's just (33) you need to do if you want to be visible among the masses.'We live in a competitive climate, not least in the world of work,' says Helen Trevaskis, identity consultant for brand consultancy Smith and Milton. 'Employers are (34) just looking for skills, but for different qualities too. More young people have degrees, and you'll find many other candidates with the (35) skills and qualifications as you.' Personal branding is a form of self-presentation, but it must be done naturally, making it more (36) just superficial. 'You need to (37) a good look at yourself and ask fundamental questions,' says Trevaskis, 'such (38) , who am I? What are my strengths and weaknesses? From the answers, decide where you want to be positioned in the world, and precisely (39) you want others to see you.' Over time, you can learn to create your own brand identity to make (40) more memorable. It's a particularly useful exercise at times of change in your career.
填空题The US Banking System The US banking system is not as tightly centralized As European systems. At its head we find the Federal Reserve Board (the "FED"), which works through twelve regional Federal Reserve banks. The Board, (31) responsibility is directly to the Congress, is an independent agency, not subject to the orders of the President. But of course, a large amount of cooperation does exist (32) the White House and the Treasury on the one hand, and the Board on the (33) . Credit cards are issued by banks or certain organizations and may be used by the (34) to have purchases (goods or services such as meals, accommodation and travel) charged to a bank account. The account is (35) for the corresponding amount and the card holder is sent monthly statements of account. Some credit cards are (36) internationally by many stores, hotels and restaurants. Cards holders may also obtain cash (37) presenting their card in a local bank, or by using automatic cash machine. Credit cards are issued by banks to their clients and guarantee the solvency of the holders (38) they pay by checks. In the USA. it is frequent for stores to (39) charge accounts for their customers. Instead of paying in cash the buyer only has to (40) a numbered card for the purchase to be charged to his account.
填空题Look at these proposed government measures and use type I
conditionals to say what is the probable consequence of each
one. The government is planning to:
introduce a road charging scheme for cars in big cities This
will reduce traffic congestion.
填空题A.surplus B.brand C.Internet banking D.interest E.headhunter F.email G.boycott, sanctions H.produce (noun) I.shift J.electronic commerce
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