opportunities to all 230 employee. \you can give it away,\
The current economy is challenging. Some of her clients' sales have declined, but she's found new clients and improved efficiencies to help sustain the company's double-digit growth.
Cordia Harrington doesn't have to stand on her feet all day anymore. Two of her three sons now work for her. And she's remarried--her husband, Tom, is now her CFO.
\Harrington. \thinking. How can we best serve our employee? If we support them, they'll do their best to look after our client. That's how it works here.\
96. According to the passage, which of the following was most significant in her early career?
[A] Her nomination on the McDonald's bun committee. [B] Her travel and the visits to bakeries around the world.
[C] A business contract with local bun suppliers.
[D] The interviews and experience in running a bakery.
97. \Harrington... made sure she was never off executive' radar\(Paragraph Four) means that she
[A] herself wanted to be a company executive.
[B] meant to hire executives to run the business.
[C] meant to keep her management knowledge and skills.
[D] focused on the management of the bakery business.
98. How did she survive the crisis at the start of her bakery business? [A] By supplying buns for another company.
[B] By opening her bun company ahead of schedule.
[C] By keeping supplies up for McDonald's.
[D] By making a new agreement with McDonald's.
99. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT in describing her current business?
[A] It is fast growing. [B] It is diversified.
[C] Its clients are all local. [D] It is more efficient.
100. According to the passage, which of the following is fundamental to
Harrington's success?
[A] Efficiency and love for the family. [B] perseverance and concern for employee.
[C] Business expansion and family support. [D] Opportunities and speed.
PART VI WRITING [45 MIN]
SECTION A COMPASITION Recently government agencies in some big cities have been studying the possibility of putting a \on private cars. The amount of tax private car owners would have to pay would depend on the emission level, i.e. Engine or vehicle size. This has caused quite a stir among the public. Some regard it as an effective way to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. But other don't think so. What is your opinion?
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
Should Private Car Owner be Taxed for Pollution?
You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.
In the second part, provide one or
two reasons support your opinion.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content,
organization, language and appropriateness.
Failure to follow the instruction may result in a loss a marks.
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50~60 words based on the following situation:
During the summer vacation, you would like to invite your best friend to your home town. Write a note to him/ her, extending your invitation and telling him/her how to get to your home town. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
2011年英语专业四级考试真题
SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several
conversations. Listen to the
PART I DICTATION
[15 MIN]
Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, which intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSERT SHEET ONE.
PART II LISTENING
COMPREHENSION [15 MIN] In Section A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.
conversations carefully and then answer
the questions that follow.
Questions 1 to 3 are based on the
following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversations. 1. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT?
[A] The show will have more stands this year.
[B] The show will have more visitors this year.
[C] The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year.
[D] The number of exhibition day will be the same this year.
2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would include [A] a catalogue. [B] a poster. [C] two desks. [D] four chairs. 3. During the conversation, the man seems to be more interested in
[A] the sizes of the show. [B] the cost of the stand
[C] the basic furniture. [D] the visitor number.
Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 4. What is Jim interested in? [A] Investing in the company's product. [B] Buying a new educational computer.
[C] Joining the computer company. [D] Reading the campaign plan. 5. The advertisements will be placed in all the following EXCEPT
[A] family magazines. [B] Sunday newspapers.
[C] morning television. [D] teenage magazines.
6. The advertisements are intended to be seen by
[A] parents only. [B] children only. [C] school teachers [D] whole families.
7. Linda sounds about the success of the campaign plan.
[A] confident [B] hesitant [C] uncertain [D] delighted Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15
seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 8. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPT
[A] a book shop. [B] a paper factory.
[C] a school. [D] a fastfood restaurant.
9. From the conversation, we learn that
John [A] has no interest. [B] has only one interest.
[C] has two interests. [D] has quite a few interests.
10.Sue Green seems to be more interested in John's experience of
[A] working in a paper factory [B] working in a youth club. [C] looking after his brother and sister [D] looking after his young friends.
SECTION B PASSAGES
In this section, you will hear several
passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the passage. 11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Delta/Northwest is
[A] 10 years [B] 14 years [C] 16 years [D] 20 years
12. It can be learned from the passage that
[A] air journeys are quite often far from comfortable.
[B] air travelers usually enjoy luxury during flight.
[C] air travelers usually enjoy upgraded conditions.
[D] Airlines always provide good in-flight entertainment.
13. Older planes can stay sage for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPT
[A] new engines. [B] strong materials.
[C] proper maintenance. [D] new interior.
Questions 14-17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.
14. Which job will involve supervising workers using dangerous equipment?
[A] Assistant site manager. [B] Carpenter supervisor.
[C] Assembly supervisor. [D] Automobile service station manager. 15. Who will also decide on the price of products and services?
[A] Airlines' flight service manager. [B] Automobile service station manager. [A] Assistant site manager. [D] Carpenter supervisor.
16. Who may also do some of the work he supervises?
[A] Assistant site manager. [B] Airlines' flight service manager. [C] Assembly supervisor. [D] Airline's flight service manager. 17. Which job offers the highest salary? [A] Assistant site manager. [B] Automobile service station manager. [C] Carpenter supervisors. [D] Airlines' flight service manager. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 18. Where the two men filmed? [A] In the jewelry shop. [B] In the City Mall.
[C] Near the lorry
2012年英语专业四级考试真题及答案
