I have several plans in my mind, but one______seems good and feasible.A.in partB.in partic
I have several plans in my mind, but one______seems good and feasible.
A.in part
B.in particular
C.in brief
D.in general
I have several plans in my mind, but one______seems good and feasible.
A.in part
B.in particular
C.in brief
D.in general
第1题
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 provided for the first IRAs. It set roles for retirement plans run by big businesses. Other measures provided for individuals who did not qualify for such plans, called pensions. The first kind of IRA is now called a traditional IRA. A worker can put up to 4,000 dollars of his or her yearly earnings into a special account. Workers over the age of fifty can invest 4,500 dollars. Unlike a pension, the saver controls the account and decides how it is invested. Money put in a traditional IRA is not taxed until it is withdrawn. But, savings cannot be withdrawn before the account holder is 59. 5 years old. If the money is withdrawn before that time, it is taxed like income and there is a 10 percent fine.
At first, IRAs were only for people not covered by pensions at work. But in 1981, everyone could open an IRA. Six years later, Congress banned highly-paid individuals from claiming tax reductions.
When were the first IRAs put into practice?
(30)
A.In 1930s.
B.In 1970s.
C.In 1940s.
D.In 1980s.
第2题
If you want to work in Japan you should____.
『A] have some working experience
[B] know how to use computers
[ C]present good teaching plans
[D] speak several languages
第3题
SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST
Directions: In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
听力原文: The top three US auto-makers have decided not to proceed with plans to file a trade complaint with Japanese auto-makers. General Motors, Ford and Chrysler had planned to accuse Japanese companies of dumpling cars below market prices in the US, but they dropped the idea, citing a pledge by the Clinton Administration to address the US-Japan trade imbalance.
The US auto-makers decided to stop their action because______.
A.Japanese auto-makers promised to stop dumping cars in the US.
B.the Government promised to solve the US-Japan trade imbalance.
C.three US companies have ended the US-Japan trade imbalance.
D.Japan agreed to sell cars at the agreed prices inside the US.
第4题
Northfield: I'm not sure what you are getting at. How do you come to such a question? Who's mentioned any closures of plants in the first place'?
Journalist: Well, put it another way then: Are European operations going to be reduced along the lines of recent years? I...I mean, it is rate that Flaxen has taken over several companies abroad, particularly in the USA and...and has even expanded its workforce there.
Northfield: There are a number of developments, which you appear to be confusing, if I may say so.
Journalist: A large number of jobs have been lost, though, at your European plants?
Northfield: Look, let me try and put things into perspective for you. I'll give you some facts first of all. Our production resources have been concentrated steadily over the past few years. So, now we have focused our manufacturing facilities in Europe, but not only here in Italy.
Journalist: After closing down two plants in Antwerp and Leeds?
Northfield: Please, let me continue. We have limited our production to certain medicines which are prescribed in large quantifies. At the same time, we have been expanding our marketing activities abroad, and this appears to be something you've neglected to mention.
Journalist: Have you any plans to increase the workforce here in Europe, Mr. Northfield? I'm sure many people would be keen to hear what you have to say on the subject.
Northfield: I...I'd like to stress the very successful performance of the group in Europe and other continents over the past few years. We have nearly two thirds of our workforce in subsidiaries and associated companies overseas.
Journalist: Could I ask you another question concerning the expenditure of the group? Is this going to be made in Europe or around the world?
Northfield: Again, I can only repeat what I've been saying: we are un international operation and we have a research facility in Italy, which as you know, is very important. Furthermore we have just started a new research unit in the USA, which is inevitably given the large size of our operations in that country.
Journalist: Thank you very much for answering the questions.
(23)
A.None
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four
第5题
听力原文:Don't you have any plans for the weekend?
(A) Yes, that's my plan.
(B) Normally I do, but not this weekend.
(C) I had so much tun last weekend.
(22)
A.
B.
C.
第6题
W: Really? My sister and I vacationed there last year and we had a great time.
M: Did you get into Albuquerque?
W: Sure. It's a wonderful place for skiing, so whenever we were skiing, we were sure to go there. Why don't also go there to give yourself a relaxation?
M: Is it far from the mountains?
W: Not at all. See, even though Albuquerque is on a high flat plateau, there are even higher mountains near it. Just half an hour away from the city there are snow-covered slopes.
M: Well. As the mountains are just thirty minutes away, I guess I should take my ice skate and my ski's.
W: Definitely.
M: I heard that the weather there is great.
W: It is. No humidity, moderate temperatures, but you do need to be careful about high altitude.
M: What should I do about that?
W: Oh, don't worry too much about that, just take it easy for a few days. Don't go hiking up the mountains or exercise too vigorously. Just do everything gradually.
M: I'm sure I will be fine. And I will let you know all about my trip when I come back.
What's the main purpose of the man's trip?
A.To improve his skating techniques.
B.To take a vacation.
C.To climb mountains.
D.To learn to ski.
第7题
A.No,l already have my plans
B.I'd love to,but I'm busy today
C.I'm ill,so I shouldn't go out
第8题
听力原文:The weather report said rain all weekend.
(A) Then we'll have to cancel our plans for the beach.
(B) The trains don't run on the weekend.
(C) I'll finish the report soon.
(22)
A.
B.
C.
第9题
Carol Vogel: I want to be positive and see the current situation as a challenge. The capital requirements of Telekom's infrastructure are enormous. The recent currency turmoil is bound to slow down investment in the short term, but it is unlikely to reduce its total volume in the long term.
Interviewer: But isn't it the case that some of your projects have been delayed?
Carol: Yes, but not cancelled. Our advisers are telling us that a temporary reduction in the number of new projects is net serious. We still have many ongoing contracts with foreign operators which do not come up for renewal until 2010.
Interviewer: But it appears that you have several major challenges in your effort to upgrade the telecommunications network in this country.
Carol: Yes, that is true. I see three major challenges. The first is the nature of our country. We are a country of several thousand islands: this presents a unique problem for the existing technology to deal with. Secondly, there is the question of affordability. We have a relatively low GDP per capita, $1,132 by the end of 1998. And finally funds—it costs between $1,00Oand $1,200 to put in a line.
Interviewer: Yes, I believe that there are fewer than three lines per 100 people.
Carol: There are plans which will go ahead to install 6 million lines by the end of the year which will improve this figure to around five lines for every 100 people. In the West the average is about 60 lines per 100 people.
Interviewer: So there is a long way to go. Is the government playing its part?
Carol: The government has been very supportive. By allowing the industry to become privatised there has been much progress. It acted very sensibly and compared to other countries in the region it has worked very well. Our relationship with the government and other telecommunications' operators is good.
Interviewer: You are referring to the huge international group investors?
Carol: Yes. In 1995, five international groups committed themselves to the development of the telecommunications infrastructure in five regions of the country. Each group agreed to install a target number of lines and operate them for 15 years and then return them to Telekom.
Interviewer: And it looks as if the private sector development is also well-established in the mobile communications sector?
Carol: The number of subscribers has jumped to 562, 500 from 25,000 two years ago. There are three competing suppliers. Each of these three operations is a joint venture with ourselves. This is an area which is seeing major growth throughout Asia. We are glad to be part of it.
Interviewer: So in your view there is not too much to worry about?
Carol: There are plenty of issues that need to be resolved but I am sure that the good times will return and this can only mean that Telekom will prosper in the long run.
—You will hear an interview with Carol Vogel, the president of Telekom. She is talking about their current situation and future prospects.
—For each question 23—30 mark one attar (A, B or C) for the correct answer.
—After you have listened once, replay the recording.
What unique situation does Telekom have to install?
A.The country is densely populated
B.The country is made up of many islands
C.The country is not over-populated
第10题
W: No. I got divorced years ago. Even worse, I got divorced when I had small children.
M: Have you thought of the effect divorce may have on your children? Their needs can be forgotten as parents are struggling to re-establish their lives.
W: Of course, we have. We are definitely more aware of the impact on children. After all we are not famous people who trade spouses like shoes. For most of us divorce is not entered into lightly. We all suffer. Anyway, we try to comfort our children.
M: How?
W: We tell them we love them and will always do.
M: You haven't thought of saving the marriage?
W: Yes, we have. We would do anything to spare our children pain. But you know, fixing a marriage is not like changing a tire. Family conflicts may take hold like a cancer.
M: Then divorce is the only way to get rid of it.
W: It's true with me. Others may succeed in fixing.
M: Yet most people believe a had marriage is better for children than a divorce. According to a recent poll, more people today think parents should stay together for the sake of the children What do you think?
W: I think the cost of staying together is worse than the benefits. Parents quarrelling and fighting all day may do more harm to their children.
M: What do you want society to do for you?
W: Understand us, not curse us. More importantly, they should help us share the loss and build a better future.
What do we learn about the woman?
A.She plans to divorce
B.She has divorced several times.
C.She is a mother of more than one.
D.She is a strong advocate of feminism.