I’m afraid we shouldn’t go on chatting like this. The new manager could arrive out of
A. What does out of blue mean?
B. with an angry expression
C. extremely pleased
D. thinking deeply
E. unexpectedly; without warning
A. What does out of blue mean?
B. with an angry expression
C. extremely pleased
D. thinking deeply
E. unexpectedly; without warning
第1题
A I’m afraid we really couldn’t accept that. ;
B I suggest maybe should check it again. ;
C I’m sorry to say the shipment didn’t turn out to be satisfactory.
第2题
- Mary, we should get together some time.
- _________
A.Yes, what about next week?
B.I will miss you.
C.I'm afraid I can wait.
D.You think about it
第3题
Section A
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices A , B, C, and D.
听力原文:M: This house won't be big enough when the new baby arrives in two months. I'm afraid we'll have to buy a big one.
W: But I don't see we can afford it right now. We can let Andy live with my mother then.
Q: What can we learn from this conversation?
(1)
A.A new baby will be born soon.
B.They will buy a big house in two months.
C.They will live with the man's mother.
D.The new baby will be sent to the man's mother.
第4题
Counter-offer
Joe, the representative of the buyer, is at Mr.Liang's office, discussing the offer with Mr.Liang.
Joe: Mr.Li, Thank you for your prompt offer.I have studied your offer carefully and consulted our home office.After investigating and comparing, we found that your price is about 5 percent higher than those offered by European Suppliers.
Liang: I hope you also should consider the quality of the goods as well.I'm sure you know very well that our product is made of pure silk.This, of course, increases the cost but promises the superior quality.
Joe: I will agree with you about the importance of quality.But 5 percent is a big difference which we can't not accept because that will leave us little benefit in the intense competition on the world market.
Hang: We can give you a 2 percent discount if your quantity can be adjusted up to 10 000 pieces.And we have confidence that even your selective customers will be satisfied with the fashionable design and superb quality of our goods.
Joe: I am afraid 2 percent is not enough for us to open a new market for your products.We believe 4 percent at least will make your product more competitive.
Liang: I'm afraid we can't give 4 percent reduction by all means.Considering you are a new customer, a 3 percent reduction is really the best we can do.
Joe: Well, Mr.Li, does this price include seaworthy packing?
Liang: The outer packing is for container transportation.That is the usual practice.
Joe: How long will this offer be valid?
Liang: Within one week.
Joe: I'll try to persuade our head office to accept the price with 3 percent discount and inform you of the answer at an early date.
Hang: We will await your good reply.
第6题
We've missed the last bus, I'm afraid we have no______but to take a taxi.
A.way
B.possibility
C.choice
D.selection
第7题
A.Yes, indeed
B.Certainly, but will it take long
C.I’m afraid we don’t
D.No, I can’t help you
第8题
A.I'd love to
B.No way
C.By no means
D.I'm afraid not
第9题
Business cards are less important in American culture than they are in Asian culture. But knowing the right way to handle business cards is a useful skill wherever you are.
Requesting someone's business card is a straightforward(直截了当的、坦率的)process. You need only say: "Do you have a business card?" or "May I have your business card?"
When you want to present your own card, you can say, "Here's my card. Feel free to call me if you have any other questions." Or, you might say, "Please send the information to this address. I look forward to hearing from you soon."
It's not polite to directly refuse a request from someone for your business card. Instead, you can say, "Sorry, but I'm afraid I'm all out at the moment." or "l forgot to bring them with me."
When you do receive a card, say "Thank you" and examine it briefly before putting it away.
1.In America,().
A.one does not use business cards
B.one uses business cards everywhere
C.one uses business cards but not as often as one does in Asia
D.one uses business cards much more often than one does in Asia
2.If you know how to handle business cards, you will().
A.be absolutely successful
B.get help from others
C.make everybody happy
D.find the knowledge helpful
3.To politely refuse a request for business cards, you may say the following except().
A.Sorry, but I can't satisfy you
B.Sorry, but I'm afraid I’m all out at the moment
C.I forgot to bring them with me
D.Sorry, but I don't have a business card
4.From the passage we can infer that().
A.business cards are the key to success
B.business cards should be beautifully designed
C.you should always carry your business cards
D.handling business cards skillfully is important
5.The word “examine” (Line 1, Para. 5) is closest in meaning to().
A.search for
B.test
C.look at
D.research
第10题
A.conduct
B.postpone
C.replace
D.last
第11题
听力原文:W: Could you tell me what I should do if my car breaks down?
M: Well,I'm sure you won't have any trouble,Mrs. Smith,but if something should happen,just call this number.They'll see that you get help.
Q: What does the man really mean?
(17)
A.He thought she should make a phone if anything went wrong.
B.He thought she should just wait for someone's help.
C.He was afraid something would go wrong with her car.
D.He promised to give her help himself.