One drawback of having a printer at every workstation is the high cost.A. disadvantageB. m
One drawback of having a printer at every workstation is the high cost.
A. disadvantage
B. mistake
C. merit
D. advantage
One drawback of having a printer at every workstation is the high cost.
A. disadvantage
B. mistake
C. merit
D. advantage
第1题
When one is having a cold, he often has some symptoms EXCEPT___________
A. coughing
B. having a runny nose
C. sneezing
D. having a stomachache
第2题
One drawback of having a printer at every workstation is the high cost.
A.disadvantage
B.mistake
C.merit
D.advantage
第3题
When importing goods into any country, a company must be totally familiar with the customs operations of the importing country. In this context, "customs" refers to the country's import and export procedures and restrictions, not its cultural aspects. The primary duties of the US Customs Service, for example, are "the assessment and collection of all duties, taxes, and fees on imported merchandise, the enforcement of customs and related laws, and the administration of certain navigation laws and treaties". As a major enforcement organization, it "combats smuggling and frauds on the revenue and enforces the regulations of numerous other Federal agencies at port of entry and along the land sea borders of the United States". An importer needs to know how to clear goods, the duties that must be paid, and special laws that exist.
When merchandise reaches the port of entry, the importer must file documents with customs officials in which a tentative value and tariff classification are assigned to the merchandise. The US govemment has over 10 000 tariff classifications, and about 60% of them are subject to interpretation. That is, a particular product could fit more than one classification. In these cases, customs officials examine the goods to determine whether there are any restrictions on their importation. If there are none, the importer pays the duty and the goods are released. The amount of the duty depends on the product's country of origin, the type of product, and other factors.
A broker or other import consultant can help an importer minimize import duties by doing the following :
(1) Valuing products in such a way that they qualify for more favorable duty treatment. Different product categories have different duties. Finished goods usually have a higher duty than do parts and components.
(2)Qualifying for duty refunds through drawback provision. Some exporters use in their manufacturing process imported parts and components on which they paid a duty. In the United States, the drawback provision allows exporters to apply for a refund of 99% of the duty on the imported goods, provided the goods are used in the manufacture of goods that are exported.
(3) Deferring duties by using bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones. Companies do not have to pay duties on imports stored in bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones until the goods are removed for sale or used in a manufacturing process.
(4) Limiting liability by properly marking an import's country of origin. Governments assess duties on imports based in part on the country of origin, a lower duty on an import may be had by ensuring that the import's country of origin is accurate. In the United States, if an article or its container is not properly marked when it enters the country, a marking duty equal to 10% of the customs value of the article is assessed.
A direct identification drawback is permitted on imported merchandise that is actually used to manufacture goods for export, provided the imported goods are not used for final consumption domestically and are exported within a certain period of the import date. Sometimes domestic merchandise is substituted for merchandise that was imported for eventual export, in which case substitution drawback is permitted for duties on the imported merchandise.
Questions for reading :
第4题
____in a white uniform,he looks more like a cook than a doctor. [A]Dressed[B]Todress[C]Dressing[D]Havingdressed
第5题
Michael used to look hurt and surprised when ________.
A) scolding
B) to scold
C) having scolded
D) scolded
第6题
The passage is mainly about ______ .
A.the best way of fast reading
B.the importance of having different reading speed
C.the relation (关系) between reading and driving speed
第7题
?Read the article below about small high-tech firms.
?For each question 31—40, write one word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet.
SMALL HIGH-TECH FIRMS
The problems of small high-tech firms have attracted a lot of attention recently. Research shows that many of these firms are built BY talented, creative scientists. Their owners have no trouble coming (31) with innovative products but they often can't build on their early success.
One reason (32) this is that they don't have much management expertise. Therefore, they are unable (33) develop the strategies which are necessary for their company's growth. They are (34) a rush to develop products, and don’t think enough (35) how to market them. When they do try to sell their products, they spend too much time trying to gain the trust of potential customers. Another mistake they make is to underprice their products so that they have no finance (36) future development.
Once the firms begin to grow, their owners underestimate the future costs of developing and marketing new products. Lack (37) financial planning is a major weakness of such companies. It is difficult for the high-tech firm to attract the right personnel because it cannot offer the same job security (38) a large organization. The high tech firm can get round some of these problems by developing a specialist image. It can aim (39) a particular segment of the market. Customers then start seeking (40) the firm, se its marketing costs are reduced. The only drawback is that it may take some time before customers accept the firm's new technology.
Enthusiasm, bright ideas, venture capital and technology are not enough to ensure success. Basic management skills—especially financial and marketing ones—are also vital.
(31)
第8题
听力原文:W: Oh, Johnson, I want to talk to you.
M: Hi, Jenny. What's up?
W: I have this great job to manage a clothing store at the mall.
M: So what's the problem?
W: Well, one of my colleagues in my department just told me about a summer training program that's available. She thinks I might be able to work in the office of the Wayfare Hotel here in town.
M: That sounds like a great opportunity too. Why not take advantage of it?
W: I'd love to, especially since I'm studying hotel management. It would be a great way to get some practical experience in my field.
M: And you never know it might lead to something with them after graduation. They are one of the biggest hotel chains in the area.
W: You're right. But the drawback is I wouldn't be making nearly as much money as I would be working in the clothing store, not to mention the discount I could get on clothing there.
M: How much is the work paid?
W: They pay little money and give us free room and board for the summer.
M: Well, if I were you, I would take it anyway. You could always get a job during the school year next year to make a few extra bucks.
(20)
A.She wants to share the good news with him.
B.She wants to get some advice from him.
C.She wants him to understand the matter.
D.She is showing off.
第9题
听力原文:W: Oh, Larry, I have been meaning to talk to you.
M: Hi, Jennis, what's up?
W: I have this great job lined up to manage the clothing store at the mall.
M: So what's the problem?
W: Well. One of the professors in my department just told me about a summer internship program that's available. She thinks I might be able to intern in the office of the Wayfare Hotel here in town. M: That sounds like a great opportunity too. Why not take advantage of it?
W: I'd love to, especially since I'm studying hotel management. It would be a great way to get some prac tical experience in my field.
M: And you never know, it might lead to something with them after graduation. They are one of the biggest hotel chains in the area.
W: You're right. But the drawback is I wouldn't be making nearly as much money as I would be working in the clothing store, not to mention the discount I could get on clothes there.
M: How much is the internship paid?
W: They pay their internship a small stipend and give them free room and board for tile summer.
M: Well, if I were you, I would take the internship anyway. You could always get a job during the school year next year to make a few extra bucks.
(20)
A.It'd give her a chance to make a lot of money immediately.
B.She could stay at a hotel at a discount.
C.She might get a good job later.
D.She might be able to get course credits for her work.
第10题
听力原文:W: Oh, Larry, I have been meaning to talk to you.
M: Hi, Jane. What's up?
W: I have this great job lined up to manage the clothing store at the mall.
M: So what's the problem?
W: Well, one of the professors in my department just told me about a summer internship program that's available. She thinks I might be able to intern in the office of the Way Fare Hotel here in town.
M: That sounds like a great opportunity too. Why not take advantage of it?
W: I'd love to. Especially since I'm studying hotel management. It would be a great way to get some practical experience in my field.
M: And you never know, it might lead to something with them after graduation. They are one of the biggest hotel chains in the area.
W: You're right. But the drawback is l wouldn't be making nearly as much money as I would be working in the clothing store, not to mention the discount I could get on clothes there.
M: How much is the internship paid?
W: They pay their internship a small stipend and give them free room and board for the summer.
M: Well, if I were you, I would take the internship anyway. You could always get a job during the school year next year to make a few extra bucks.
(23)
A.To ask for information about a summer program.
B.To find out what he's doing during the summer.
C.To ask him to give her some advice.
D.To invite him to go shopping with her later.