17. The task of Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission is to. . . . . .
18. In Saint John, employees'wages. . . . . .
19. There are a few reasons why national companies. . . . . .
20. In Saint John ,New Brunswick it is easier than elsewhere for companies to. . . . .
A. cost twenty-three percent less than other major centers
B. make important decisions
C. take advantage of human resources
D. link your business to others all over the world
E. determine the cheapest city center
F. consider Saint John to be their home
G. help set up or expand a business in this city
PART FOUR
Questions 21 -35
. Read this advertisement.
. Choose the best word to fill each gap.
. For each question (21 35) mark one letter (A , B ,C ,D)on your Answer Sheet.
. One answer has been given as an example.
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Fortunately, there's a . . . .. .22. .. . . . : Soundview Executive Book Summaries. It really. . . . . . 23.. . . . . In fact, it's . . . . . . 24. . . . . . to work. It is ingenious and essential. Every month, you . . . . . . 25. . . . . two or three quick reading, time saving . . . . . .26. . . .. . of the best new business books. Each contains all the key points in the . . . . . . 27. . . . . . book. The big difference ,instead of 200 to 500 pages ,the summary is only & pages. Instead of . . . . . . 28. . . . . . five ,ten or more hours to read ,it takes just 15 minutes.
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When a book meets all our tests, we prepare a Summary, instead of a review or a digest. You get a skillful distillation that preserves the content ad spirit of the . . . . . . 33. . . . . .books. The titles cover every. . . . . . 34. . . . . .of concern to business people today. There's . . . . . . 35. . . . . .else like Soundview Executive Book Summaries.
Example:
A. express B. understand C. contain D. find
Answer: C
21 . A. see B. know C. ask D. answer
22. A. answer B. solution C. question D. problem
23. A. works B. costs C. sells D. buys
24. A. guarded B. granted C. guided D. guaranteed
25. A. pay B. send C. receive D. buy
26. A. titles B. summaries C. names D. prices
27. A. original B. first C. same D. another
28. A. spending B. costing C. taking D. sitting
29. A. publicized B. polished C. published D. popularized
30. A. dozen B. little C. handful D. couple
31. A. choosing B. eliminating C. writing D. publishing
32. A. high B. low C. expensive D. cheap
33. A. entire B. tired C. entering D. old
34. A. word B. subject C. sentence D. idea
35. A. something B. anything C. all D. nothing
PART FIVE
Section A
Questions 36-40
. Read this text about a Japanese company.
. In most of the lines (36-40) there is one extra word which does not fit in. One or two line, however , are correct.
. If the line is correct ,put a tick (√)in the space on your Answer Sheet.
. If there is an extra word in the line, write that word in the space on your Answer Sheet.
Example :
For short distance, it uses its own' self airplanes. For international ...self...
flights it calls on leading airlines including the Japanese Airlines. ... .. √.. . ..
LUFTHANSE , WELCOME ON ABOARD
It's only normal that a service-oriented company should look to other
36. service companies as partners. The reputation for excellence of every each
37. of DHL's partners strongly motivated its choice. To make that sure that
38. everyone made the right choice ,they agreed to give their final answer
39. after a two-year old trial period. Faster service ,better airport
40. facilities; the benefits to the customers are clear. They will also grow up
in the near future ,allowing customers to choose from so many services.
PART FIVE
section B
Questions 41-45
. A student has translated a piece of news in a Chinese newspaper back into English and asked you to check it.
. In each line there is one wrong word.
. For each numbered line (41-45) write the correct word in the space on your Answer Sheet.
Example:
They have selled their products in 20 countries. ... ...sold ... ..
British farmers are troubled by straw. They produce more than
41. ten millions tons every year as a byproduct of farming and
42. their animals need only four million tons for bedding and fooding.
43. Since European air-pollution laws forbid people to burnt straw,
44. the extra straw is plowed under or leave to rot. Scientists have
45. now found a way to put the straw to good using by changing a
neat-loving bacterium in the straw.
二.WRITING
PART ONE
Question 46
You are going to spend holidays in Hawaii in June. Suddenly you received a letter from an important customer ,Mr. Elton Deland ,who will arrive on 25th June and discuss the claim. You have to delay the trip till July.
Write a short message to Ms. Anne Folster, your secretary.
. Explain Why you postpone your trip.
. Mention the date when Mr Elton Deland will arrive.
. Ask her to arrange your meeting.
. Write 30-40words on your Answer Sheet.
PART TWO
Question 47
You work for General ,a company which produces cars. You` are in charge of Product Development. Reed the following chart which shows the results of a survey between your company and Quaker, your main competitor. The chart does not tell the exact numbers but the exact ratings. A refers to Gener41 company ,while B refers to Quaker company.
. Use the information in the chart to write a short report (about 100- 120 words) analyzing the reason why Quaker over benefits recently to increase your company's competitiveness.
. Write on your Answer Sheet.
A : General company B :Quaker company
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