1、issues. A useful book for all seniormanagers. D 100 well-known US business leaders through this century are described in this book, which analyses how their fortunes were made and sometimeslost. The background, business career character and personal life of each individual are outlined, creating an
2、impressive collection of biographies and an excellent referencework. This is an account of one business leadersexperiences.【正确答案】 ：A 【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】“这是对一个商业公司领导的经历的介绍。”由A段中第一句autobiography可知。第2题This book suggests probable trends in the businessworld.B “这本书指出了商业领域的可能趋势。”由于B段有“top business leaders p
3、redict how business will change over the next years”符合。第3题In this book you learn about the lives of business leaders from thepast.D “从这本书中你可以了解到商界领衲的过去的生活。”D段中有“100 well-knownU.S. business leaders through this century are described in this book”。第4题The writer of this book gives his personal views of
4、 what makes a good businessleader.“书中作者给出了一个好的公司领导应有的特征的个人观点。”A中有“Salinas outlines the key qualities of good management in thisautobiography.”这一句符合题目要求。第5题This book looks at how large companies deal with various problemareas.C “这本书关注于大公司如何处理各种各样的问题。”C段中有“This book is a well-researched study of the p
5、roblem of leadership in global quotedcompany.”第6题This book is based on interviews with businessleaders.“这本书基于对公司领导的采访。”C段中有“their answers form the main part of thisbook.”这一句，所以C对。第7题This book describes both successes andfailures.“这本书描述得失与成败。”D段第一句后半部分就是答案。二、中READING（PART TWO ）（共5小题,共5.0分） Read thist
6、ext. Choose the best sentence below to fill in each of thegaps. For each gap 1-5, mark one letter A-G on your AnswerSheet. Do not mark any lettertwice.第1题ELECTRICITY: WEALTH, MONEY, POWER Canadian industries have prospered for more than a century on the countrys abundance of cheap, reliable electric
7、al power Generated primarily by water, our power supplies have attracted and supported energy-intensive industries such as mining. In fact Canada consumes more electricity on a per person basis than any country except for Norway （1） Electricity is a significant source of export income for Canada （2）
8、 But in the 1970s, Canadian exports rose sharply to address theU.S. demand for cheaper and more reliable sources ofpower. In 1985, exports of Canadian electrical power reached 1,400 million US dollars （3） Net electricit exports account for more than 60 % of Canadas balance oftrade. Domestically Cana
9、da continues to generate electrical power, primarily from water. （4） Exports of electricity are now subject to forces far beyond the control of utility managers （5）A. Besides, electricity from coal and nuclear is 50 % to 75 % cheaper than many other industrialnations.B. Generated primarily by water,
10、 our power supplies have attracted and supported energy-intensive industries such asmining.C. It also ranks among the top three electricity producers in the world, behind theS. andRussia.D. Canada and theU.S. imported and exported power in almost equal measures after1901.E. Two large nuclear power p
11、lants began to generateelectricity.F. Since then, electricity exports have declined but they have continued to exceed 700 million USdollars.G. Environmental and trade policies all influence electrical production and trad【答案解析】上一句说到按人口平均数计算，除了挪威之外，加拿大消费的电比其他任何国家都多。选择项中能与这一句衔接得上的唯有C，它还是继美国和俄罗斯之后，世界三大电
12、力生产国之一。这一句中除了also起承接作用外，意思也与上一句紧密相关连。第2题【答案解析】这一段的第一句介绍加拿大出口创汇的重要来源就是电力。第三句说在七十年代，加拿大出口急剧上升，满足了美国更廉价、更可靠的电源的需求。选择项中哪一个既能承接第一句，又可以引起第三句呢?读过供选择的这九个句子，不难看出，只有D符合。句中“Canada and theS. imported and exported”引起下旬，“after 1901”承接上一句。第3题F 【答案解析】上一句介绍1985年加拿大电力出口额。下一句动词用现在时说明了“现在”加拿大电力出口在外贸中所占的比例。不难看出，居于这两句之间的
13、只有F：“从那以后，电力出口下降了，但继续超过70亿美元。”句中两个并列谓语都用了现在完成时。第4题【答案解析】前面说加拿大电力资源主要是水力发电。A项又介绍另外两种电力资源。此外。煤和核电比许多其他工业国家便宜50%到75%。第5题G 【答案解析】上一句提到：“如今影响电力出口的因素远远不只是用电部门的经理们了。”在选择项中乍一看应该是C无疑了：“但是，加拿大政府对这些因素无能为力。”原因就在这个“但是”（therefore）上了。从内容上看，这句上与上一句根本不是转折关系。在所剩的另外几项中，G项最好：“环境与贸易政策这些都影响电力的生产和贸易。”这里举出两个上一句中说到的“影响电力出口的
14、因素”。三、中READING（PART THREE ）（共6小题,共6.0分） Read the article and the questions on the oppositepage. For each question 1 -6, mark one letter （A, B, C or D） on your Answer Sheet for the answer youchoose. 第1题Canadas Most Cost-Effective City In todays business climate, every corporate decision is measured b
15、y one standard-how it influences bottomline. So for businesses in Saint John, New Brunswick, important decisions usually comeseasier. The reason?Saint John is the countrys most cost-effectivecity. Many companies, including major telemarketing operations, are moving in to take advantage of substantia
16、lly more competitive operating costs for human resources, workers compensation, telecommunications and businessconvenience.1. In Saint John, city center rents run approximately one-third less than the nationalaverage. Downtown Class A office space ranges in price from the low to midteens. Class B re
17、nts for much lowerfees. Salaries cost an average of 23 percent less when compared to other majorcenters. These reduced costs and lower household expenses make for a winning combination where employers and employees bothbenefit.2. From superhighways to futurehighways. Saint John has itall. Leading-ed
18、getechnology supplied by companies like NBTel will link your firm to theworld. Combine this technology with low-cost telecommunications rates and round-the-clock service, and you have three good reasons why national firms like Northern Telecom, Canada Trust and Meditrust now call Saint Johnhome.3. N
19、BTels Competitive telecommunications rates can help an employer realize annual savings of 25 percent andmore. Lower property and commercial taxes, Canadas second lowest electric power rates, and no business of salary taxes make Saint John an ideal cost-savinglocation. In recent comparative studies t
20、o determine the least expensive city center, Saint John ranked number one compared to 27S.cities.4. Saint John means profitability and good businesssense. To help companies considering business expansion or relocation, the newly created Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission is ready to
21、take an active role in your evaluationprocess. General manager Steve Carson says the Commissions role issimple: Were here to make it easier to set up or expand a business in SaintJohn. The task of Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission is to _. A low living cost B make important decision
22、s C help set up a business in this city D encourage new business activities【答案解析】这里的Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission是一个机构的名称，出现在第四段，后半句原话是：is ready to take an active role in your evaluationprocess. 与之意思相当的，选择项中没有。但紧接下来该机构的总经理说他们的宗旨是：“to make it easier to set up or expand a business
23、 in SaintJohn.”C与之正吻合。第2题Whats the 1 paragraph mainly about?A Two classes ofrents. B The number one expensive citycenter. C Saint Johns cheaprents. D Low livingcost.【答案解析】这一个自然段叙述该市的房租如何低廉，市中心办公楼的租金低、工资低，最后得出结论：在这里雇主和雇工双方都受益。因为主要是关于房租的，故C项：Saint Johns cheap rents比较恰当。第3题In Saint John, employees wage
24、s _. A cost twenty-three percent less than other major centersB cost twenty-three percent more than other major centers C cost one-third less than the national average D cost one-third more than the national average【答案解析】谈到工资（wages）的，全篇中只有两处：第一段中的第四句：“Salaries cost an average of 23 percent less when
25、 compared to their majorcenters.”；另一处在第三段讲工资税 （Salary taxes）的。与第一段第四句意思相同的是A。第4题There are a few reasons why national companies _. A determine the cheapest city center B make important decisions C consider Saint John D to be their home【答案解析】这句话出现在第二段第二句的后半部分：“and you have three good reasons why national firms like Northern Telecom, Canada Trust and Meditrust now call Saint Johnhome.”，其
