新视野大学英语试卷
试卷一
请考生注意,试卷一的答案要填在答题卡上,填在试卷上无效;试卷二的答案要写在试卷二上;交卷时要按英语班级分开交上只交答题卡和试卷二;
Part I Listening Comprehension 20 points, 20 questions
Section A
Directions: in this ction, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pau. During the pau, you must read the four choices marked a, b, c and d, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single line through the center.
Example: you will hear: M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey.
W: Work late
I suppo so, if you really think it’s necessary.
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p; Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place
You will read: A At the office
B in the waiting room
C at the airport
D in a restaurant
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A “at the office” is the best answer. You should choo A and mark it with a single line through the centre.
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PartⅡ Reading Comprehension 30 points
Directions: There are 3 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Questions 21 to 25 are bad on the following passage.
Many people, particularly recent college graduates, dream of owning their own business. Although such ventures are often exciting and profitable, the new entrepreneur should thoroughly investigate and plan the situation before plunging in. the first step should be to asmble a board of advirs, including a lawyer, an accountant, and an insurance reprentative. The individuals can provide valuable information and counl. Securing the necessary licens and permits is also a precondition and may require rearch to determine what is necessary.
Most successful small-business owners have considerable experience in the field working for others before they become independent. They also begin with substantial financial backing and a good location. Renting space may be preferable or necessary at the start, but the lea on the building mu
st be examined carefully before it is signed. The new owner should be thoroughly familiar with the market and the competition. A person who wants to buy an existing business can often learn the history of the company and its prospects from the owner’s records. Once the business gets started, accurate and complete records should be kept to monitor the company’s progrclean的反义词
ess and profits.
Financing may be the most difficult step for small-business owners. They may rely on their own savings or borrow money from a bank or the Small Business Administration. Some suppliers will ll merchandi on credit, and manufacturers may be willing to finance the purcha of equipment. If the new business is a corporation, the owner may choo to ll stock.
Once the new business is started, the Small Business Administration is a good source of advice. Several of its programs are designed to help new owners with the advice and experti of retired executives. A nearby university or trade association may also help owners locate local sources of help.
New business owners often report that they work long, hard hours but find the experience extremely satisfying. The realization that their efforts will produce actual results in the form of profit, success, and pride can be quite motivating. Tho who have worked for others enjoy the opportunity to make
decisions and follow projects through to completion. Many report that hard work has never been so enjoyable before. Careful rearch, investigation, and planning at the outt do not guarantee success, but they provide a good foundation for the new small business and its owner.
21.The main idea of the passage is about _________.
A)the history of the small business
B)tips on how to start your own business
C)how a small business works
D)the best way to build up a profitable business
22.Which of the following advirs is most necessary before you begin
A)A retired executive.
B)A bank officer.
C)A professor of economics.
D)A lawyer.
23.The article indicates that most successful small-business owners are _______.
A)recent college graduates
B)new entrepreneurs
C)financially cure
D)experienced in the field
24.One advantage of buying an existing business over starting a new one is that ______.
A)it has records readily available
B)it minimizes the competition
C)it is cheaper
D)it already has many customers
25.New business owners may avoid potential problems by ______.
A)hard work
B)lling stock
C)careful planning
D)buying on credit
Questions 26 to 30 are bad on the following passage.
