剑桥商务英语中级-94及答案解析.doc
《剑桥商务英语中级-94及答案解析.doc》由会员分享,可在线阅读,更多相关《剑桥商务英语中级-94及答案解析.doc(26页珍藏版)》请在麦多课文档分享上搜索。
1、剑桥商务英语中级-94 及答案解析(总分:100.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、READING(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、PART ONE(总题数:1,分数:7.00)ALawyers for State Farm policyholders complaining about after-market parts had asked for more than $ 5.4 billion in damages in a class action. The suit accused the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. of br
2、eaching its contract with policyholders to restore their cars to their pre-accident conditions. The lawsuit combined the potential claims of $ 4.7 million current and former State Farm policyholders. Plaintiffs sought $1.4 billion on the breach of contract and about $ 4 billion on the other counts.B
3、At issue before the jury was use of parts such as door panels, hoods and fenders that were modeled on original parts produced by or for automakers but made without use of original specifications. About 15 percent of all crash-repair parts used last year were after-market replacements, according to i
4、nsurance and auto-body repair groups. Critics claimed such parts failed to provide the same fit corrosion protection and, in some cases, safety as more expensive parts made for automakers.CState Farm said the use of the parts did not affect drivers safety and helped hold down premiums. During trial,
5、 State Farm lawyers said the use of after-market parts saved policyholders more than $ 233 million in premiums in 1998. Meanwhile, the companys spokesman said the company wouldnt immediately change its policy, but he added that was not to say it wouldnt review its policy at some time.DA decision on
6、parts of the suit was still pending while the jury has ordered State Farm to pay $ 456 million for allegedly cheating customers by ordering body shops to use substandard repair parts. Industry analysts and some consumer advocates have said a large verdict against State Farm could reduce the use of a
7、fter-market parts in the auto-repair business and drive up the price of crash repairs. The verdict was also considered a great victory for policyholders and the body-shop industry as a whole plaintiff.(分数:7.00)(1).The decision against State Farm made by the jury would result in the reduction of imit
8、ation parts when making repairs.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(2).The plaintiffs in State Farm case claimed damage award.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(3).The use of after-market parts could bring benefit to policyholders according to State Farm.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(4).After-market parts didnt accord with specified standard, which
9、 may make automakers in potential risk.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(5).State Farm broke the promise that the policyholders cars would be repaired and returned to their pre-crash condition.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(6).The jury in the case was deciding whether State Farm willfully deceived.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_(7).State Farm w
10、ill consider its repair policy and make some changes.(分数:1.00)填空项 1:_三、PART TWO(总题数:1,分数:5.00)APPLYING FOR A NEW BOSSWhen I went off to college, I got one piece of advice from my father: “It doesnt matter what courses you take, just find the great professors.“ Sure enough, I soon discovered that all
11、 subjects were interesting, as long as I had good teachers. Great teaching is not limited to school, though. An excellent boss can do the same thing, turning every day into a learning experience. He can give you confidence, making you more willing to ask a question, take on responsibility, or even s
12、uggest a change in some out-of-date company policy. (8) .My advice, then, is not to interview for the right job. Instead, interview for the right boss-not a best friend, but someone who is willing and able to help you grow professionally.What are some signs of the wrong boss? Well, anyone who: is su
13、rrounded by the same team year after year. If youre such a good teacher, why arent these people moving on to better positions? lacks a sense of humor. Life is short. Work is hard. Lets lighten up when the mailroom loses a package, OK? (9) . loves typing, and has a hatred toward talking. (10) Who are
14、 the best bosses Ive had?Angela, my first boss out of college, was smart and direct-she was not afraid to call a spade a spade. She ruffled feathers around the company, but would readily let me in on what she thought and why. Shed been there 30 years but was still a busybody-I loved that.(11) Trust
15、your instincts. Be yourself and see if he is someone you want to learn from for a couple of years. If that person is dull, distant, or passive in an interview, guess what theyre going to be like Monday through Friday.Interviewees are on their best behavior in that type of climate, but so are intervi
16、ewers. You dont like what you see? The power is yours-go and check out other bosses before you jump aboard for the long run.Churchill divided people into two groups-those for whom work is work and pleasure is pleasure, and those for whom work is pleasure. (12) If youre in the same group, then he cou
17、ld very well be just the teacher for you.A But how do you know when youve found the right boss?B Theres no reason to get your nose out of joint.C Why are you continually emailing me when I sit across the hall?D Great teaching is not limited to school, though.E In short, a great boss knows how to tea
18、ch.F Whichever you are, my recommendation is to make sure you know where both you and your boss belong.G A great boss both gives and earns respect.(分数:5.00)填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_四、PART THREE(总题数:1,分数:6.00)Flea Market Shopping Can Be SatisfyingWhether in London, Paris or at a rural antiq
19、ue fair, an addictive adrenaline surge is triggered when I discover an architectural fragment I know can be converted into a headboard, or when I come across an old sea chest that, with some paint and polish, can be made to work as a coffee table. In truth it took quite a while, but I finally learne
20、d to practice self-discipline when browsing at flea markets. Its that time again, sunny days are upon us, and flea market and antiques sales wait. Old pieces with great potential abound-all you have to do is to spot them. But wait a moment, I just got something to tell you before you plunge into it.
21、 That will help make your hunt more fruitful. Believe it or not, youll definitely be inspired.Keep an open mind. You may not come away with the things that were on your list, but thats the beauty of the hunt. you never know what youll find. If you didnt find a particular item this week, dont despair
22、-chances are youll find it next time. Know when to walk away. Sometimes playing the cool, uninterested browser will get you a better deal on an item, but dont be too coy. If you see something you like, buy it-there may not be a second chance on a one-of-a-kind find.Know how to negotiate. Although ha
23、ggling over a price is part of the experience, an offer thats too low is insulting. Vendors will often lower the marked price by about 10 percent. Buying several items from one vendor and giving them regular business will get you a better deal.Know who to buy from. This is a well-kept secret among f
- 1.请仔细阅读文档,确保文档完整性,对于不预览、不比对内容而直接下载带来的问题本站不予受理。
- 2.下载的文档,不会出现我们的网址水印。
- 3、该文档所得收入(下载+内容+预览)归上传者、原创作者;如果您是本文档原作者,请点此认领!既往收益都归您。
下载文档到电脑,查找使用更方便
2000 积分 0人已下载
下载 | 加入VIP,交流精品资源 |
- 配套讲稿:
如PPT文件的首页显示word图标,表示该PPT已包含配套word讲稿。双击word图标可打开word文档。
- 特殊限制:
部分文档作品中含有的国旗、国徽等图片,仅作为作品整体效果示例展示,禁止商用。设计者仅对作品中独创性部分享有著作权。
- 关 键 词:
- 剑桥商务英语 中级 94 答案 解析 DOC
