Do you think changes to working practices could avoid the need for larger premises? (Why?
Do you think changes to working practices could avoid the need for larger premises? (Why? / Why not?)
Do you think changes to working practices could avoid the need for larger premises? (Why? / Why not?)
第1题
Do you think frequent staff changes are good or bad for a company? (Why? / Why not?)
第2题
听力原文:M: Thanks for looking at my composition. What do you think?
W: Well, I wouldn't say it needs any major corrections.
Q: What is the woman's opinion of the composition?
(17)
A.Only a few changes should be made in it.
B.It's not fine as it is.
C.It won't be approved by the supervisor.
D.Major revisions are needed in it.
第3题
听力原文:W: Thanks for reviewing my essay. What do you think of it?
M: Well, I wouldn't say it needs any major revisions.
Q: What is the man's opinion of the essay?
(14)
A.It won't be accepted by the teacher.
B.Major revisions are needed.
C.Its organization is perfect.
D.Only a few changes should be made in it.
第4题
For two candidates
Reducing Overheads
You work for a company which supplies parts and accessories to a car manufacturer. You have been asked to suggest ways of reducing operation costs.
Discuss, and decide together:
&8226;how operation costs might be reduced
&8226;who would need to be consulted about any possible changes.
For three candidates
Reducing Overheads
You work for a company which supplies parts and accessories to a car manufacturer. You have been asked to suggest ways of reducing operation costs.
Discuss, and decide together:
&8226;how operation costs might be reduced
&8226;who would need to be consulted about any possible changes
&8226;what risks will you run into during the processing.
Follow-on questions:
&8226;What do you think are the risks for companies if they reduce spending on operation? (Why?)
&8226;What particular operation problems do you think your company have? (Why?)
&8226;Do you think companies should review all types of spending regularly? (Why? / Why not?)
第5题
听力原文:F:Mr.Hunt,what do you think is the major cause of stress?
M:Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation and the feeling of a situation controlling you.It's the feeling of uncertainty,being out of control,that causes the stress.
F:So why exactly does your job have a reputation for being stressful?
M:Well,trading financial markets combines both of the above-mentioned situations.Your financial position can change in a matter of seconds,and what changes that position is generally a situation beyond your control as a trader.It is possible to lose in seconds what may have taken you a year to make.I think that's why many people say trader is a stressful job.
F:How do you relax in the evening?
M:In the evening,I very rarely do anything related to my work,so it's easy to escape‘the markets’.I generally go to the gym or go for a run.especially if I've had a bad day.I always cook a meal rather than have a takeaway,to do something my brain would regard as creative.I find it quite helpful!More often than not I will watch some TV before going to bed,as I find it helps me to wind down,to relax.If I go to bed straight after work,it's harder to sleep.
F:What do you do to beat stress at the weekend?
M:I like to be busy and active.I like the feeling of having achieved something over the weekend and it being productive.I definitely don't like wasting days.Most weekends are a mixture of household jobs like fixing something,shopping or gardening and socialising with friends.I also go to watch football games at least once a week.
F:Do you think what you do to relax is an effective way to beat stress?
M:I don't think there is a specific rule about how to beat stress.I generally find that what I do is effective for me.
F:Would you consider changing your job because of the high stress factor?
M:I have considered leaving my job because of those stress related factors.However,I think that anelement of stress is a good thing and if it is used the right way,it can actually be a positive thing.It can lead to a change in direction,success,and even encourage you to do something new.
F:What do you enjoy about the stressful aspects of your job?
M:Having said all that,I do actually enjoy an element of uncertainty.It requires you to keep alert all the time!I enjoy a mental challenge.Trading triggers a very wide range of emotions second by second. How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short,medium and long term trading performance and success.
F:Do you become less stressed the longer you do the job or does it become more stressful as you go on?
M:I would say it remains constant.The source and the nature of the stress changes and how you deal with it changes due to experience,but,but,it's always there.
Questions 23-30
•You will hear an interview in which Mr.Hunt,a financial trader,talks about the stresses of his job and how he beats it。
•For each question 23-30,mark one letter(A,B,or C)for the correct answer.
•You will hear the recording twice.
According to Mr.Hunt,what is the major cause of stress?
A.Not being able to control the market.
B.Failure to balance work and relaxation.
C.The feeling of uncertainty and losing grip.
第6题
In most cases, those new plans, programs and employees enter a company with an existing culture (文化). And plans, programs and new employees have a way of conforming to(顺应)the existing culture. The culture of your business is the result of a particular mindset , or a particular way of thinking and the general feelings about certain things. Most often, it is the mindset of the founder or people managing the business.
The founder has gotten to where he is because of his skill sets, knowledge base and personal beliefs, which unfortunately all come with inherent (固有的)limits. Why? Skills, knowledge and beliefs come from what he or she already knows or has experienced. In other words, it comes from the past. We (people) try to make the past fit the future. Just because something worked in the past, doesn't mean it is suitable for the future. As the saying goes, if you do and think what you have always done and thought, you will have what you have always had.
Therefore, lasting changes have to start with the way people think. To make changes in the way you think, you will be required ta set goals beyond your basic abilities and continuously think them through. It is a way to train yourself and people to get out of the comfort zone where you feel happy with your knowledge and skills.
Which question does the author try to answer?
A.What past experience is useful for businesses?
B.How much time is needed for making plans?
C.How can changes be made in businesses?
D.What kinds of employees are the best?
第7题
How to approach Speaking Test Part One
&8226;In this part of the test you answer questions about yourself and about business topics, and express opinions.
&8226;Before the exam, think of answers to possible questions about your work or studies, business in your country, and a wide range of business-related matters. Below are some questions of the types which you might need to answer.
&8226;In the exam, listen carefully to the questions. ['flake sure you answer what the examiner asks you. Ask the examiner to repeat a question if necessary. Speak to both the examiner and the other candidate, and listen to what the other candidate says.
&8226;Try to give more than just basic answers, and give examples to show what you mean.
&8226;Remember that you are being tested on your ability to speak in English, not on your knowledge of specific areas of business. If you do not know an answer, say so, and try to speculate.
1. Practise answering these questions.
What kinds of work are most popular in your home town?
Which aspect of your work/studies do you enjoy most?
What are you planning to do next in your career?
Do you use computers much in your work/studies?
What changes in business do you expect will happen in the future?
第8题
B
Businesses put lots of time and money into new plans, programs' and excellent employees with the hope things will change. Yet, at the end of the effort, not much changes. What happens? In most cases, those new plans, programs and employees enter a company with an existing culture(文化). And plans, programs and new employees have a way of conforming to(顺应 ) the existing culture. The culture of your business is the result of a particular mindset, or a particular way of thinking and the general feelings about certain things. Most often, it is the mindset of the founder or people managing the business.
The founder has gotten to where he is because of his skill sets, knowledge base and personal beliefs, which unfortunately all come with inherent (固有的) limits. Why? Skills, knowledge and beliefs come from what he or she already knows or has experienced. In other words, it comes from the past. We (people) try to make the past fit the future. Just because something worked in the past, doesn' t mean it is suitable for the future. As the saying goes, if you do and think what you have always done and thought, you will have what you have always had.
Therefore, lasting changes have to start with the way people think. To make changes in the way you think, you will be required to set goals beyond your basic abilities and continuously think them through. It is a way to train yourself and people to get out of the comfort zone where you feel happy with your knowledge and skills.
60. Which question does the author try to answer?
[A] What past experience is useful for businesses?
[B] How much time is needed for making plans?
[C] How can changes be made in businesses?
[D] What kinds of employees are the best?
第9题
听力原文:A: 8734059.
B: May I speak to Thomas Nelson?
A: This is Thomas speaking. May I ask who's calling?
B: This is Lee Ting, the secretary at the Dean' Office.
A: Hi, Miss Lee, what's up?
B: I'm calling to inform. you about some changes in our arrangement for your seminar next week.
A: Yes, what are the changes?
B: The first change is that the seminar will be moved to the law school Auditorium. The time will be 3:00 pm on Monday.
A: Ok, seminar, 3:00 pm Monday. What else?
B: I want to know if you have any special needs for facilities for your presentation?
A: Well, I need a PowerPoint projector or an overhead projector.
B: OK, overhead projector, or PowerPoint projector. What about the audio equipment? Do you want me to arrange a wireless microphone for you?
A: Well, I think a microphone on the podium will do. I don't move too far from the podium when I make a presentation.
B: Sure, we'll put a microphone on the podium. Oh! And finally, the field visit has been cancelled owing to your time constraints.
A: That's too bad. I was really looking forward to visiting the experiment facility.
B: In that case, should I tell the Dean that you had really hoped to see the lab?
A: It'd be very kind of you if you would let him know.
B: Sure, I'll let him know as soon as he returns to the office.
(20)
A.To invite him to attend a seminar.
B.To inform. him about some changes in the arrangement for his seminar.
C.To invite him to visit the lab.
D.To inform. him that the seminar has been postponed.
第10题
M: Yes, ! think so. l followed the hospital's advice and I've only brought a few belongings with me.
W: Good! You can see the reasons why we ask you to do that; the cupboard is really very small. And have you arranged for anyone to bring in changes of nightwear and other clean clothes?
M: Yes, my wife will deal with all that. Can you tell me what the visiting hours are?
W: Yes, of course. They're in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 and in the evening from 7:30 to 8:30, but remember that only two people can see you at the same time. Sony about that but you can imagine the chaos if we didn't have these rules!
M: Yes, I suppose so. What other rules are there?
W: Well, first of all I should tell you about our hours. We start pretty early—you might not be used to that. We wake you at 6:30, and breakfast is at 8 o'clock, lunch is at noon, there's tea at 3:30 and supper is at 6 o'clock.
M: Oh, my goodness! That's very different from what I've been used to. Still, I won't be here for long, I hope. You'd better tell me the rest of the rules.
W: Yes, well, you can see the no-smoking sign—we don't allow smoking in the wards under any circumstances, and the same goes for alcohol. I'm sure you understand why. However, if you do need to smoke there are special areas when it's allowed.
M: Oh, I don't smoke, so it doesn't affect me. And I think it's a good rule. Do you smoke, nurse?
W: Er, no! But l used to. !'ye given up in fact. 1 haven't had a cigarette for three months now.
M: Well done! kook, I mustn't keep you any longer, but just one more question—can I make a telephone call? I mean, is there a phone anywhere?
W: Yes, of course there is. Outside the ward there's a payphone. You need changes for that of course.
M: Oh, and that reminds me'"
W: Can you make sure that only one of your relatives' phones in each day to find out how you are? The switchboard gets congested with callers. M: Yes, OK.
W: I must go now. You get changed and into bed, and I'll check on you in a while. The radio controls are there, with your own headphones, if you want to listen. It's our own hospital radio.
M: Thanks very much. You've been very helpful.
(23)
A.Bringing his nightwear to the hospital.
B.Bringing only the necessities.
C.Bringing all the stuffs he may need.
D.No need to bring anything with him.