中级阅读分册.doc

阅读部分
Time：1 hour

PART
Main Skill Focus
Input
Response
Number of Questions
1
Scanning and gist
Four short information texts (approx. 250-350 words in total)
matching
7
2
understanding text structure
Single text: article, report, etc. with sentence level gaps (text plus 7 option sentences approx. 450-550 words in total)
Matching
5
3
Reading for gist and specific information
Single text (approx. 450-550 words)
4-option multiple choice
6
4
vocabulary and structure
Single information text with lexical gaps (text including gapped words approx. 200-300 words)
4-option multiple choice
15
5
Understanding sentence structure / error identification
Short text (approx. 150-200 words) identification of additional unnecessary words in text
Proof reading
12

第一项：句子与文章的匹配

实用技巧：
1、 正确的句子中一般不会用于文章中相同的单词或词组来表达。
2、 寻找与被选句子中某个细节表达相一致的文章。（通常一致是指近义词的使用和同义表达的使用）
3、 一般每一篇文章至少被选一次，最多被选两次。
4、 本项中的解题顺序应该是：在阅读完一个被选句子后，用快速阅读的方法，迅速找到答案。切忌阅读全文。

Exercise One

1. This company has more than one vacancy in its factory.
2. Only graduate engineers will be considered.
3. This job requires qualifications but no previous experience.
4. Knowledge of two European languages is needed for the job.
5. Frequent international travel is part of the job.
6. You will receive an extra payment every year, in addition to your basic salary.
7. You will be employed for only a fixed period.

A
* * * PESEARCH POSTS * * *
A well-known international oil consultancy needs two recent graduates to work as Research Assistants. Good Economics degrees are required and computer skills are essential. The work is mainly based in London with regular, possibly monthly, research trips to Saudi Arabia. Competitive basic salary.
B
OIL ENGINEER
An oil-pipeline specialist is required, based in a North African oil field. At least ten years experience in the fuel industries is expected from applicants. This is a permanent post with a high starting salary for the right person, plus annual bonus.
C
Electrical Instrument Inspectors － Thailand
We have a number of posts vacant for electrical instrument inspectors in our Bangkok plant. You must speak German and English, and have wide experience of the electrical manufacturing industry. Contracts are limited to two years, with car and accommodation provided. Salary is dependent on qualifications
D
★ EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTPY ★
A large Swedish company has a position in its main factory for an electrical vehicle test and development engineer, who should have at least five years’ experience of vehicle production and testing. There are good career opportunities for the right person, who must have a good Engineering degree. English is the company language.

重要语法：注意在备选句中的限定词。
限定词是指在名词词组中对名词起特指、类指以及表示确定数量和非确定数量等限定作用的词类。备选句中有限定词的出现，标志着该句中重要信息的显现。重视限定词的出现，可以迅速定位备选句中重要信息，从而有的放矢地进行查找和筛选。

小知识：招聘广告的通用格式。
使用所需职位或用人单位作为标题；正文部分依次列出：所需职位；条件（详细）；待遇（通常不祥）；其他情况

重要词汇和表达：
consultancy; graduate; graduate engineer; applicant; permanent post; inspector; accommodation; qualification; manufacturing; starting salary; basic salary; annual bonus

链接：What’s your ideal job?

Exercise Two

1. Selecting staff and getting them to work together
2. Suggestions to help you improve your memory.
3. Advice on working with both senior and junior staff.
4. Suggestions for dealing with difficult clients.
5. Developing oral and written presentation skills.
6. Advice on negotiating staff complaints.
7. Guidance on using television, radio and the press to your advantage.
A
THE MIND MAP BOOK
Tony Buzan
A supremely useful book for businessmen, this guide will help you speed up your ability to absorb and remember information. It will also improve your ability to write and speak effectively about your professional knowledge. The Mind Map Book is recommended by The Times Management Skills Group: “an important tool for middle managers everywhere.”
B
TIME MANAGEMENT
Matthew Scott
Time Management shows you how to establish good time-saving habits by understanding yourself and your aims. Already the successful author of the best-selling Business Guide to Persuasion and Negotiations, Scott includes ideas on managing the boss, working with colleagues and giving orders to staff.
C
TOUGH TALKING
The Economist Business Series, No.8
If you are a manager who has to cope with demanding customers, then this book may solve your problems. You will also get assistance in handling employee dissatisfaction in helping employees to perform to the best of their ability, and in getting the most from the media. This is essential reading for ambitious managers!
D
CHANGING MANAGEMENT
Desk Companion Business Books
A group of four successful businessmen give practical guidance to managers on using teams properly. They suggest various ways to choose and develop them. This book is ideal for those new to the concept of teamwork. “The best book on teamwork I’ve ever read” (MD of Street Sales Ltd).

小技巧：备选句中使用解释性的语言而相应的文章中出现技术性语言或“术语”。 反之亦然。

小知识：出版物广告的通用格式。

重要词汇和表达：
supremely; recommend; middle manager; time management; time-saving; best-selling; to get the most from; ambitious; to be new to;

链接：What's important when choosing a business book to study from?

Exercise Three

1. You need to have worked in an office before attending this course.
2. You would learn something about preventing accidents at work.
3. You would be able to sit an examination in typing.
4. This course is useful if your job involves greeting people and dealing with enquiries.
5. This course would suit someone with budgetary responsibility.
6. You would get practice in helping people in a group to communicate.
7. You would learn how to change the appearance of a letter or memo.
A
Tuesday 13.00-15.00
This course provides training in arranging meetings, conducting them effectively and making travel arrangements. The topics will include drawing up agendas, preparing for meetings, introducing speakers or participants, managing discussions successfully, keeping to an agreed timetable and writing follow-up reports. Previous experience of typing and general office work is essential for this course.
B
Mon, Thur, Fri 10.00-12.00
This course is intended both for beginners and for those who have reached an elementary level in typewriting. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills on up-to-date electronic equipment, gaining experience of producing all kinds of typed material in a variety of modern layouts. Students will be given ample opportunities for “hands on” experience of word-processing on the latest personal computers. Typewriting tests can be taken for widely recognized qualifications.
C
Monday 9.00-11.00
This course is designed to provide students with experience of operating a set of accounts, comparable with those of a small family firm, and of dealing with the more general financial aspects of running a small business. Topics will include profit and loss, maintaining records efficiently, cash payments, taxation, insurance and computerized accounting. External examinations can be arranged.
D
Friday 11.00-13.00
Participants on this course will develop their telephone skills and reception techniques in practical situations. Other topics included in the course are dealing with correspondence, the latest developments in fax equipment and photocopiers, and the advantages these new facilities offer. The course also covers health and safety in safety regulations governing the workplace.

重要词汇和表达：
Sit an examination; budgetary responsibility; Timetable; follow-up report; to be intended for; up-to-date; layout; “hands on” experience; comparable with; cash payments; taxation; computerized accounting; external; correspondence;

Exercise Four

1. Experience in advertising would be helpful in this job.
2. This job would probably suit somebody who has worked in the purchasing department of a large chain of stores.
3. Three years’ experience would not be enough for this job.
4. For this job it would be useful if you have studied how to carry out surveys into consumer attitudes.
5. In this job you would take charge of a product which has been on the market for many years.
6. To get this job it is not necessary to have work experience.
7. Such a high-ranking position does not come up very often.
A
Product Manager
This company has at present about 30% of the market and a turnover of more than ￡500 million. The person appointed will have responsibility for a long-established product which is a household name. Experience in the insurance market is necessary and a background in accountancy would be helpful.
B
Group Product Manager
This is a rare opportunity to work at a senior level for a market leader in the food industry, located in the north of the country. the person appointed will report directly to the marketing Director and take full responsibility for a turnover in excess of ￡80 million and a team of three managers. Applicants need to have a minimum of five years’ experience in product management. A market research qualification would be an advantage.
C
Management Trainees
For this exciting position in the leisure industry we are seeking management trainees to develop excellent buying skills. Possibly a new graduate, the successful applicant may have experience with a big national retailer, but must certainly possess excellent negotiation and communication skills.
D
Marketing Executive
This important position has recently been created by one of the country’s leading clothes manufacturers. It is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate with two years’ experience in design or magazine publishing. The successful candidate will be given responsibility for a major, recently launched brand. It would be an advantage to have experience of promotional activities. Excellent fringe benefits on offer.

重要词汇和表达：
Purchasing department; Chain; customer attitude; high-ranking; food industry; turnover; marketing director; product management; long-established; accountancy; leisure industry; retailer; launch; promotional activity; fringe benefit;

小资料：
What does a product manager do?

Product managers are responsible for the marketing and development of products. Product managers are both strategic and tactical.
Strategic because they responsible for positioning a product, assessing the competition and thinking about the future.

Tactical because they are in the field developing appropriate promotional campaigns, talking to reps about what customers want and think and doing the day-to-day sales tracking that's required for any major product category.
Product management professionals are excited about their ability to manage and strengthen brands. They are at the vortex of company life because their decisions directly affect the success of a business.

Exercise Five

1.This business isn’t as successful as it was.
2.This advertisement states the value of previous sales.
3.The activity of this business is part of an expanding market.
4.This business has the potential to attract customers who are passing by.
5.A part of this business involves carrying out repairs.
6.This sale includes the company’s vehicles.
7.The sale of this business doesn’t include fixed premises.
A
Mario’s
Mario’s specializes in health foods and other products associated with a healthy life-style. It is located in ground-floor premises in a busy street in the center of town, and has a reputation for first class quality. Health foods is a growth industry and the profits can be enormous.
Cost: ￡125,000 (includes fridges, freezers and all fittings) Phone [phone]
B
IMPEX WORLDWIDE
This import-export business specializing in spare parts is completely risk-free and could provide an income in excess of ￡100,000. It can be operated from a small office or even your home. No experience or capital is required. We will provide you with clients in over 120 countries and help you with initial contracts. Phone [phone]
C
NOTTS BUNS
This bakery currently occupies the second floor of a two-story building in a quiet area. It has traditionally been very profitable, with turnover of ￡258,400 last year. The business employs a number of staff and comes complete with all plant machinery and five delivery vans.
Cost: ￡270,000 Phone [phone]
D
JT ROBERTS
This bicycle sales and maintenance business was established in 1973 and has a very profitable trading history. It is currently trading at below previous levels but is a great opportunity for the right person. Five very experienced staff are currently employed. The premises consist of a large showroom and workshop.
Competitively priced. Phone [phone]

重要词汇和表达：
Fixed premises; Spare part; specialize in; initial contract; profitable; maintenance; competitively priced;

Exercise Six

1.You will be responsible for the operation of a computer system.
2.You must be able to forecast what people will want to wear.
3.You will be able to work with people from many different countries and backgrounds.
4.You will have a qualification which covers two subject areas.
5.It is necessary to have worked in this sector before.
6.You will need to keep in contact with the headquarters of the organization.
7.The advertisement emphasizes the need to have a suitable approach to important people.

A
BUSINESS MANAGER
You will be responsible for our global business within specific countries and will have a good understanding of international distribution, possibly based on previous experience, plus the ability to work in markets that are highly varied in their culture. You will be fluent in a second language, be willing to travel extensively, and preferably have a degree.
B
DEPARTMENT STORE BUYER
Based at our head office in London, you will select and order stock from our suppliers in Italy. You will need to predict fashion trends, and build a strong relationship with our Italian office. You will have gained your buying experience in women’s fashion and will hold a degree in design with a business studies component.
C
LEGAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
As head of the legal office, your work will include managing the office IT network, typing reports, diary maintenance and supervision of another staff member. You will need good organizational skills in order to keep ahead of a varied workload. You will be dealing with senior executives and government officials, so a mature and efficient manner is essential.
D
REGIONAL LEISURE SITES MANAGER
You will be responsible for budgetary planning, contract negotiation, local marketing and effective administration. You will communicate frequently with our main office using the latest technology. Your experience could be