1、1 B B 卷卷 英语能力英语能力测试（测试（4545 分钟）分钟） Part 5 + Part 6: finish within 23 minutes 101. The gross - for Amanti soft drink beverages went down 40 percent in the first quarter. (a) profit (b) profits (c) profiting (d) profitable 102. All employees are required - their identification card visible at all time
2、s. (a) has (b) had (c) having (d) to have 103. Please - your security code for entrance into the building. (a) type (b) enter (c) insert (d) compute 104. Proposals for the Canwood River project must be - before April 1. (a) submit (b) submits (c) submitted (d) submission 105. Mr. Willis and Mr. Atwo
3、od have not - their attendance at the meeting. (a) checked (b) settled (c) approved (d) confirmed 106. Returns will not be accepted - a receipt and the item must be in its original package. (a) without (b) apart from (c) in terms of (d) not including 107. Concert dates are not guaranteed and are sub
4、ject to changes, modifications, or -. (a) cancel (b) cancels (c) cancelled (d) cancellation 108. Please - the copy machine to warm up for five minutes before using it. (a) allow (b) allowed (c) has allowed (d) having allowed 109. Contest participants are required to sign a release form - receiving a
5、ny prize money. (a) sooner (b) before (c) earlier (d) ahead of 110. Ms. Robins is - to give a presentation on market mechanics on Thursday at 3 p.m. (a) schedule 2 (b) schedules (c) scheduled (d) scheduling 111. There are still twenty seats - for the Saturday night banquet. (a) ready (b) prepare (c)
6、 available (d) convenient 112. The rapid growth of Marshall City led to a - - of housing for many of its new residents. (a) lack (b) failure (c) decline (d) incomplete 113. A video teleconference - place on Thursday between the executives from the London and New York headquarters. (a) take (b) takes
7、 (c) took (d) taking 114. The addition - a safety latch has reduced work-time accidents by more than 35 percent. (a) of (b) in (c) on (d) since 115. As a Hamilton Value Club Member, you will continue to receive more great offers in the -. (a) mail (b) mails (c) mailed (d) mailing 116. The company wi
8、ll celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, where its product originally -. (a) began (b) debuted (c) entered (d) admitted 117. The magazine printed a - in the July issue of Build It! (a) retract (b) retracting (c) retracted (d) retraction 118. To read the full licens
9、e agreement, please - to your instruction manual. (a) look (b) refer (c) direct (d) mention 119. The company is - a new initiative to reduce paper waste at work. (a) start (b) started (c) starting (d) having started 120. Sales of the video game Mutant Ties tripled those of - competitors during its w
10、eekend debut. (a) its (b) their (c) those (d) these 121. Passengers should arrive two hours - to departure time for international flights. (a) front (b) prior 3 (c) before (d) above 122. To boost morale, the company will now - coffee, tea, and pastries in the employee break room. (a) make (b) contai
11、n (c) present (d) furnish 123. - the recent renovations to their kitchen, the value of the Spencer household remained the same. (a) Due to (b) Even if (c) Despite (d) Although 124. Traditional cooks - ginger is the key ingredient for a good stir-fry sauce. (a) insist (b) expect (c) demand (d) reques
12、t 125. You are - for a Marble Merchandise bonus with your next in-store purchase. (a) eligible (b) acceptable (c) appropriate (d) satisfactory 126. - items for the movie Game Time include a sports thermos, gym towel, and a football. (a) Promotion (b) Promoting (c) Promotions (d) Promotional 127. The
13、 median household income for - in the area went up two percent last year. (a) houses (b) district (c) community (d) residents 128. In January, Mendel Tech will - Pioneer, its new software program that will replace its outdated system. (a) introduce (b) introduces (c) introducing (d) introduction 129
14、. Saul Phillips and Mike Fishman - the creators of the new social networking site, Connect, that is currently sweeping the nation. (a) is (b) am (c) are (d) being 130. Setway product specials are exclusive - Setway customers and may not be used in conjunction with other rewards programs. (a) to (b)
15、at (c) by (d) for 131. Travel prices are often - by gas price changes and consumers desires to travel. (a) changed (b) depended (c) affected (d) suggested 132. Effective -, all official WBJ statements must be cleared by the legal department. 4 (a) soon (b) nearly (c) shortly (d) immediately 133. Mon
16、ey for two new full-time employees - into the budget for the next fiscal year. (a) was figured (b) is figuring (c) been figured (d) having figured 134. Statue National Bank will be closed in - of Memorial Day. (a) ceremony (b) awareness (c) acknowledge (d) observance 135. Mayor Bromwell pledged to m
17、ake the City of Stockton more environmentally -. (a) friend (b) friendly (c) befriended (d) friendship 136. The winner of the contest will be selected by a panel of judges - from the audience. (a) choose (b) chosen (c) chooses (d) choosing 137. Littleton Industries announced a fifteen percent profit
18、 in its third fiscal quarter, - analysts expectations. (a) beat (b) beating (c) been beat (d) having beat 138. Employees are now required to get manager - - for reimbursement requests. (a) support (b) agreement (c) approval (d) recognition 139. Please contact Marian Silva in the finance department i
19、f you are - in signing up as a volunteer. (a) involved (b) concerned (c) committed (d) interested 140. Priority consideration will - to current Danover, Inc. employees. (a) gives (b) be given (c) have given (d) been giving Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter. Gloria Sujarto 19 Roadwell D
20、rive Memphis, TN 16914 Ms. Sujarto, 5 This letter is to _ you that we have received your customer inquiry concerning your recent Monumental Moments order. 141. (a) talk (b) inform (c) describe (d) communicate We are reviewing our records and will contact you about your refund _. Please disregard any
21、 payment notices you may receive in regards to your Monumental Moments order. 142. (a) appeal (b) request (c) comment (d) question _ you have any questions, please call our customer service line at 891-1290. 143. (a) If (b) Since (c) Maybe (d) Perhaps Sincerely, Jim Warnamont Customer Services Manag
22、er Monumental Moments. Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter. To: All Employees From: Heather Donnelly Subject: Peter Yuki Visit This is a _ that on Friday, June 12, President Peter Yuki will visit our office. 144. (a) memo (b) mention (c) comment (d) reminder He will be touring the Sanfor
23、d & Sanford grounds and will meet _ department heads. 145. (a) each (b) both (c) with 6 (d) together At 2:30 p.m., Mr. Yuki will give a short speech in the auditorium and respond to any employee concerns. _ is mandatory. 146. (a) Attend (b) Attends (c) Attending (d) Attendance Questions 147-149 refe
24、r to the following letter. Looking for a creative work atmosphere? Ready for an exciting and challenging job? Sportage Studios is the industrys _ sports game developer and exclusive game licensor of the Great Britain Football Association. 147. (a) lead (b) leads (c) leader (d) leading We are _ and n
25、eed experienced Game Animators to join our team and work in our London offices. 148. (a) beginning (b) enlarging (c) expanding (d) developing Ideal candidates should _ at least three years experience in the industry and possess an advanced degree in computer animation. For more information, please v
26、isit our careers website at 149. (a) has (b) had (c) have (d) having Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter. Rate Increase Effective October 12, _ rates for our Sunday edition will increase. 150. (a) advertise (b) advertises 7 (c) advertising (d) advertisement Full-page ads will increase _
27、$125 to $145. Half-page ads will increase from $55 to $65. Quarter page ads will stay the same at $35. 151. (a) from (b) while (c) between (d) through We are sorry for the price changes but find these measures necessary to _ our costs. 152. (a) keep (b) control (c) maintain (d) continue Thank you fo
28、r your understanding. Part 7 : finish within 22 minutes To: Bradley Rice () From: Sarah Janovitch () Subject: Paperwork Approval Date: November 10, 9:35 a.m. Mr. Rice, As of 10 November, I have not received the expense report for your October 15 trip to San Diego. Please remember that all paperwork
29、must be turned in within one month after trip completion. To process your paperwork and receive your reimbursement, I must receive a completed report by November 15. Thank you for your cooperation. Sarah Janovitch Administrative Assistant Bertelman Group 153. What does Ms. Janovitch request? (a) An
30、expense report (b) A trip itinerary (c) An original receipt (d) A reimbursement form 154. When is the deadline? 8 (a) October 10 (b) October 15 (c) November 10 (d) November 15 SALES OF DARK CHOCOLATE UP Gross sales of dark chocolate are up more than 30 percent this year, according to industry execut
31、ive Marshall Wilcox. National Chocolate and Confection Association Vice President Wilcox made his announcement at a trade show in Providence on Tuesday. He attributed dark chocolates rise in popularity to its reported health benefits and Americans increasing appetite for gourmet foods. Years ago, wh
32、ite chocolate was trendy with milk chocolate gradually replacing it in popularity. Industry experts agree however, that dark chocolate sales will continue to rise and the sales growth is not merely a trend. Demand for the antioxidant-rich dark chocolate is largely credited to the surge in a more hea
33、lth conscious public. People are getting more concerned about their health, and with consistent studies that support the benefits of eating cacao, tastes are shifting in favor of dark chocolate, said Wilcox. Increased availability of the product was also cited as a contributing factor for the rise.
34、The National Chocolate and Confection Association meets yearly to discuss the trends in chocolate and confection sales. The conference ended on Thursday. 155. Who is Marshall Wilcox? (a) A chocolate maker (b) An industry analyst (c) An association executive (d) A confection company owner 156. Where
35、was the announcement made? (a) At a trade show (b) At a factory tour (c) At a press conference (d) At a shareholders meeting 157. According to the article, why are sales of dark chocolate increasing? (a) Lower prices (b) Richer flavor (c) More selection (d) Increased availability 158. On what trend
36、does the article focus? (a) The demand for exotic foods (b) The attention to food studies (c) The consumer desire for healthier foods (d) The increase in dark chocolate production 159. How often does the association meet? (a) Weekly (b) Monthly (c) Quarterly (d) Yearly Tinys Tacos (TNTC) Business Pr
37、ofile 9 Summary Tinys Tacos franchises, operates, and licenses fast food restaurants in the food service industry. Tinys Tacos has 2,590 restaurants in the United States and 217 restaurants in more than 50 countries. The company operates 2,459 of those with the rest existing as franchises. Tinys Tac
38、os comes in either freestanding units for street corners or gas stations and as kiosks for shopping malls. The Tinys Tacos Mexican food menu includes its signature Build-a-Taco bar and favorites such as burritos, rice, quesadillas, soft drinks. Tinys Tacos also offers promotional food items monthly.
39、 Management Chief Executive Officer Samuel Answell Chief Operating Officer Wendy Pritchard Chief Financial Officer Warren Billings President Charles Clinton Senior Vice President Fabrizio Ducali. 160. How many restaurants does Tinys Tacos operate? (a) 50 (b) 217 (c) 2459 (d) 2590 161. What is NOT tr
40、ue about Tinys Tacos? (a) It has international locations. (b) There are weekly promotions. (c) Mr. Answell is the CEO. (d) Customers can choose what to put in their tacos. 162. Where can Tinys Tacos restaurants be found? (a) At gas stations (b) At street vendors (c) At movie theaters (d) At sports s
41、tadiums 163. Who serves as the chief operating officer? (a) Samuel Answell (b) Warren Billings (c) Charles Clinton (d) Wendy Pritchard Stefan Wilder: In the 40s Film Retrospective On behalf of the Stefan Wilder Foundation, it is our pleasure to invite you to the exclusive opening film screening of S
42、tefan Wilder: In the 40s on July 12. The retrospective of Stefan Wilders films from 1940-1949 will be screened on July 12, 13, and 14. It includes seven different films. Discussions with leading film theorists and Wilder scholars will follow 10 each screening. The Stefan Wilder Foundation was create
43、d to honor the work of one of the greatest and most productive film directors of all time. We hope you join us for our first annual retrospective. Please confirm your attendance for the invitation-only screening by July 8. Contact Judy Slattery at 452- 3920. 164. What is the invitation for? (a) A th
44、eater show (b) A film screening (c) A gallery opening (d) A musical performance 165. When will the event begin? (a) July 8 (b) July 12 (c) July 13 (d) July 14. 166. What is true about the event? (a) It is free. (b) It is popular. (c) It is exclusive. (d) It lasts for four days A New Taste Sensation
45、By Smith Jackson We asked recent Wilson School of Business graduate Marcus Jenkins to describe a normal workday as a product innovator at food industry giant Selling Incorporated. I was hired out of Wilson to be an associate Product Idea Innovator at Selling Inc. I am responsible for creating, tasti
46、ng, researching and helping to bring to market new food products for Selling. Management at Selling encourages out-of-the-box thinking and I am constantly challenging myself. On any given day, I could be tasting new products, writing a summary evaluation, presenting a new idea to executives, or work
47、ing on my own projects. A Day in the Life 7:15 a.m. I head towards the office. My commute is about forty minutes long, so I try to catch up on my e-mails using my digital organizer. Sometimes I read the newspaper on my way to work. Click here for the full article.* 11 A Day in the Life - Business Ti
48、mes Feature *Must subscribe to Business Times magazine for full access to special features. 167. Who is Smith Jackson? (a) A student (b) A journalist (c) A researcher (d) A food tester 168. What type of organization is Selling Incorporated? (a) A research company (b) A business consulting firm (c) A food products company (d) A business school recruiting agency 1