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Britain's top retailers all covet Safeway because
A．it has a very good reputation among customers.
B．its stores have occupied a moderate acreage.
C．the takeover of it enables them to expand.
D．the takeover of it can make them the biggest retailer.
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第1题
This has pushed up the total value of the wealth of the richest 1,000 to a probable 160 billion ac- cording to Dr Philip Beresfod, Britain's acknowledged expert on personal wealth who compiles the Sun- day Times Rich List. The millennium boom exceeds anything in Britain's economic history, including the railway boom of the 1840s and the South Sea bubble of 1720. "It has made Market Thatches boom seem as sluggish as Edeward Health three-day week", said Beresford. "We are seeing billions being added to the national wealth every week." William Rubinstein, professor of modern history at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, confirmed that the growth in wealth was unprecedented. "Among all of today's wealth has been created since the industrial revolution, but even by those heady standards the current boom is extraordinary," he said. "There is no large-scale cultural opposition or guilt about making money. In many ways British business attitudes can now challenge the United States."
Although the Britain's richest are experiencing the sharpest surge in wealth, the rest of the population has also benefited from the stock market boom and rising house process. Last year wealth rose by 16% to a record 4,267 billion, according to calculations by the investment bank Salomon Smith Barney. In real terms, wealth has increased by more than a third since the late 1980s. Much of the wealth of the richest is held in shares in start up companies.
Some of these paper fortunes, analysts agree, could easily be wiped out, although the wealth- generating effects of the Internet revolution seem to be here to stay. A Sunday Times Rich List confirms that people are becoming wealthier younger. It includes the 60 richest millionaires aged 30 or under. At the top, on 600m, is the "old money" Earl of Iveagh, 30, head of the Guinness brewing family. In second place is Charles Nasser, also 30, who launched the Clara - NET Internet provider four years ago and is worth 30Om. The remaining eight in the top 10 young millionaires made their money from computing and the Internet.
The "cut-off point for the survey" in part. 1 refers to______.
A．146 billion—the collective worth of the country's richest 1,000 people.
B．January—the deadline for the survey.
C．31million—the increase of wealth in just 12 month.
D．160 billion—the total valve of the wealth of richest 1,000.
第2题
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第3题
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel has linked its storied past with and 307 spacious and elegant suites along with state-of-the-art conference facilities.
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What kind of event was held in the Georgian Terrace Hotel？
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C．A music concert.
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第4题
听力原文： Cambridge, best known as the affluent university town crammed with leading academics, intellectuals and some of the nation's brightest students, has been awarded a rather less enviable accolade -- the smoking capital of Britain. The typical household in Cambridge spends a staggering ￡2,183 on tobacco every year- the equivalent to smoking 25 cigarettes a day. By contrast, Bracknell, in Berkshire, is the most abstemious. There, households spend a mere ￡183 a year on tobacco, smoking an average of just two cigarettes a day.
The figures are contained in a report, published this week, which examines spending habits by postcode across the UK. Why Cambridge should top such an unhealthy league table has baffled researchers. As John Reid, the Secretary of State for Health, tried to explain last week, smoking is the addiction of choice for Britain's working classes and highest consumption is usually found in the poorest areas of the country -- three suburbs of Liverpool make the top 10. Students may be one answer to Cambridge's position -- as anybody who has entered the university's myriad common rooms and student bars and witnessed the dense fug of smoke may attest.
Patrick Tate, principal researcher at CACI, the company behind the findings, said, "It is a weird anomaly. It doesn't tell us why it is happening but perhaps it is to do with the number of students."
What are the most prominent features of Cambridge according to the passage？
A．Busy, wealthy and intellectual.
B．Busy, wealthy and traditional.
C．Busy, abstemious and traditional.
D．Busy, intellectual and socially deprived.
第5题
？Which extract(A，B，C，D or E)does each statement(1-8)refer to？
？For each statement(1-8)，mark one letter(A，B，C，D or E)on your Answer Sheet．
？You will need to use some of these Ietters more than once．
A CAREER IN RETAILING
Keeping the customer satisfied is central to the retail business．But how much job satisfaction can workers in the retail trade expect？
Five people who work in retailing talk about their careers．
A
Steve Cain is deputy director of trading for a large supermarket．He says，“When I moved into the retail sector I found it offered more tangible achievements and rewards than my previous business consultancy work．The power base has changed in the industry，and it's the retailers who are now driving things forward．Before，buyers waited for the product to come in and negotiated the price with the manufacturers，but now in food retailing，it's the retailers themselves who are developing their own brands and fixing prices，which makes it an exciting field to work in．
B
Virginia Clement is support and development manager for a large clothing department store．
" This means I am responsible for all the buying and merchandising．This demands teamwork。 and for me this is one of the most attractive aspects of work ing at head office．You have a lot of contact with people，from shop floor staff to suppl iers．We work in a very open environment and we're very team orientated．Each team is responsible for getting a particular product to the store on time and in the right quantities．"
C
Tim Edlund，who works in buying for a large clothing store，says，" The buyer has to have some flair for design，but balancing that，you need a strategic view and business acumen．
There are numerous factors influencing a buyer's choice of product range for each season．I have to beware of current trends in the suppliers'market？competitors'activity and both local and global customer demand．I go all over Britain to keep abreast of this information．
Working hours are very irregular，so it's the complete opposite to a 9 to 5 job．It can be extremely exhausting，but I love it．"
D
Diane Maxwell is buying controller for women's wear for a home shopping catalogue company．
She says that，despite the hard work，her job remains varied and satisfying．" I've gained a huge range of skills with the company in various fields，both through formal courses and by means of on-the-job training．The scope of the buying role is extremely broad．It's not just about the product．The focus of the job is 0n producing a profitable range and that requires extensive business knowledge．"
E
Jan Shaw is personnel director of a supermarket．She says．" What we really want to do in our company is taking on people witil a real interest in trade rather than managers who only want to complete a job as fast as possible．Our new graduate recruitment programme aims to de exactly that．The induction programme introduces all aspects of working for our company，giving early responsibility and first-hand experience of the company's working culture．Career development within the company is based on general management skills rather than specialisation，so whatever department they are in，employees will focus on similar aims．
The way this market operates has been transformed．
第6题
？Look at the statements below and the following comments by MP3 retailers.
？Which section (A, B, C or D) does each statement (1-7) refer to？
？For each statement (1-7) , mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.
？You will need to use some of these letters more than once.
A
Market awareness of the MP3 has exploded and the retailer who specializes in MP3 is seeing growth like never before. Admittedly, some customers buy their first MP3 in the supermarket, but for advice, add-ons and particular services they turn to the specialist. There are a large number of MP3 retailers and I can't help but feel the market only has room for four players. Undoubtedly, customer service is the factor that differentiates operators and I think this year we will probably see rationalization in the sector.
B
When I first started in the industry, MP3 were retailing at a thousand pounds and were as large as box files. Now, prices are constantly being driven down, because they are getting more compact and also there is intense competition between the MP3 providers. This will continue, and while retail dealers' profits will be affected dramatically, MP3 providers will have to generate more revenues by offering more services to the MP3 user.
C
Over a few years, prices have dropped sharply and technological advances have meant products have changed -- and are changing. Successful retailers must try to keep on top of these developments and invest in the training of employees so they are able to offer impartial advice to customers. E-commerce is taking off but this won't necessarily replace traditional retail outlets. In order to stand out, you need innovative ideas on customer service. We don't believe in criticizing other retailers, but there's nothing particularly exciting out there at present.
D
The MP3 business is behaving like the Internet industry in take-up and the pace of innovation, and it's important not to be left behind. We must continue to innovate in delivering the product to the customer. In terms of service provision, you can draw comparisons between us and our closest rival, but clearly all the main MP3 retailers have succeeded in taking the industry forward. Growth has accelerated rapidly and the MP3 has changed from simply being an entertaining tool, to being a multifunctional gadget for everyone.
There is a need for retail staff to stay informed about the MP3 they are selling.
第7题
&8226;Which view (A, B, C, D or E) does each statement 1-8 refer to？
&8226;For each statement 1-8, mark one letter (A, B, C, D or E) on your Answer Sheet.
&8226;You will need to use some of these letters more than once.
ACAREERIN RETAILING
Keeping the customer satisfied is central to the retail business. But how much job satisfaction can workers in the retail trade expect？ Five people who work in retailing talk about their careers.
A
Steve Cain is deputy director of trading for a large supermarket. He says, "When I moved into the retail sector I found it offered more tangible achievements and rewards than my previous business consultancy work. The power base has changed in the industry, and it's the retailers who are now driving things forward. Before, buyers waited for the product to come in and negotiated the price with the manufacturers, but now in food retailing, it's the retailers themselves who are developing their own brands and fixing prices, so that makes it an exciting field to work in."
B
Virginia Clement is support and development manager for a large clothing department store. "This means I am responsible for all the buying and merchandising. This demands teamwork, and for me this is one of the most attractive aspects of working at head office. You have a lot of contact with people, from shop floor staff to suppliers. We work in a very open environment and we're very team orientated. Each team is responsible for getting a particular product to the store on time and in the right quantities."
C
Tim Edlund, who works in buying for a large clothing store, says, "The buyer has to have some flair for design, but balancing that, you need a strategic view and business acumen. There are numerous factors influencing a buyer's choice of product range for each season. I have to be aware of current trends in the suppliers' market, competitors' activity and both local and global customer demand. I go all over Britain to keep abreast of this information. Working hours are very irregular, so it's the complete opposite to a 9 to 5 job. It can be extremely exhausting, but I love it."
D
Diane Maxwell is buying controller for women's wear for a home shopping catalogue company. She says that, despite the hard work, her job remains varied and satisfying. "I've gained a huge range of skills with the company in all kinds of fields, both through formal courses and by means of on-the-job training. The scope of the buying role is extremely broad. It's not just about the product. The focus of the job is on producing a profitable range and that requires extensive business knowledge."
E
Jan Shaw is personnel director of a supermarket. She says, "What we really want to do in our company is take on people with a real interest in trade rather than managers who only want to complete a job as fast as possible. Our new graduate recruitment programme aims to do exactly that. The induction programme introduces all aspects of working for our company, giving early responsibility and first-hand experience of the company's working culture. Career development within the company is based on general management skills rather than pecialisation, so whatever department they are in, employees will focus on similar aims."
The way this market operates has been transformed.
第8题
But if you are woman, you are better off in Scandinavia, says the UN Human Development Report 2000, released last Thursday.
Norway is in second place in overall rankings, followed by the United States, Australia, Iceland and Sweden. Britain is in 10th place.
At the other end of the scale, the 10 least-developed countries that provide the fewest services to their people are mostly in Africa.
The survey ranks 174 nations according to income, health care, life expectancy and educational levels.
When progress for women is measured, Canada slips into eighth place and the United States ranks 13 when measuring the number of women in parliament, government, professional or technical jobs and their average earnings compared to men. The top countries in this category are mostly in North Europe.
Japan, whose high standard of living and widespread education put it in 9th place in the overall rankings, was 41st on the gender equality index, below that of Costa Pica, in 24th place. The situation in South Korea is similar.
Among the richest nations, the report shows relative prosperity is also accompanied by pockets of poverty. While the United States has the world's highest gross national product, it ranks first in poverty ratings among the 18 richest countries. Ireland is in second place and Britain is in third.
In which year did Canada start to rank as the best place to live in the world？
A．1993.
B．1994.
C．1995.
D．1996.
第9题
What is said about blocks of flats built in the past in Britain？
A) They were mostly inhabited by people who did not earn much.
B) They were usually not large enough to accommodate big families.
C) They were sold to people before necessary facilities were installed.
D) They provided playgrounds for children on the top of the buildings.
第10题
Let China's Retail Wars Begin
Newly unfettered foreign chains could grab more of China's market. On a cold and windy Friday afternoon, Li Fang is rushing to get some shopping done before the weekend begins. And the 30-year-old human resources manager knows exactly where she wants to go: the Carrefour hypermarket, a 10-minute bus ride from her apartment in north Beijing. it's not the cheapest option, but the French-owned store has all the meat, vegetables and fruit she needs. "Carrefour offers high quality and a better variety of products compared to other supermarkets," she says.
In recent years, major international chains like Carrefour SA of France and Wal-mart Stores, Inc. of the United States have expanded aggressively in China. Local Chinese retailers have loudly protested this and lobbied heavily for protection from the new competition in price and service that these major retailers have set off. Earlier drafts of the law had included a requirement for a system to rate and punish foreign retailers who had previously set up stores without central government approval. Another proposal would have prohibited foreign retailers from opening stores in cities that haven't drawn up detailed maps of planned retail sites, which would include many smaller cities.
Many more Chinese will soon get a chance to sample the quality and variety at Carrefour and other foreign-owned stores. In keeping with the conditions for China's membership in the World Trade Organization, Beijing on Dec. 11 lifted most restrictions on foreign retailers. Gone are limits on the number of stores, rules confining them to large cities, and regulations capping the foreigners' stake in local ventures at 65%.
China erected those hurdles to give its own companies a chance to copy the West's big-store model—and they have done so with great success. The top four retailers in the country are all run by the government or local entrepreneurs, led by a rapidly expanding chain called Shanghai Bailian. But the foreign companies are nipping at the locals' heels, and they have big plans for expansion now that the barriers have been tom down. Pads-based Carrefour has some 240 stores in China, and plans to open as many as 150 more this year. Its 2003 sales of ＄1.8 billion make it China's fifth-biggest retailer. China "is very important for our future," says Jean-Luc Chereau, executive manager of Carrefour China.
PREMIUM ON CONVENIENCE
Carrefour was quick to get into China and often pushed the regulatory envelope, bypassing Beijing and cutting deals with local governments. Although that strategy got Carrefour into hot water at the time, the company has emerged as the undisputed leader. It has even bested its Bentonville (Ark.) rival, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., (WMT) which has 43 stores in 20 Chinese cities, and another 10 in the works this year. Germany's Metro is the No. 3 foreign player, with 24 stores and another 40 within five years. All told, dozens of foreign companies have opened in the mainland.
Why the rush？ Over the past 20 years, retail sales in China have jumped nearly 15% annually, to some ＄628 billion in 2004—making it the third-largest market on earth. And consumer expectations have shot up even faster. Just a decade ago most Chinese were content to line up in state-owned stores to buy whatever meager products were available, then shuffle off to outdoor markets for meat, eggs, and vegetables. Now both local chains and the multinationals are pushing out the stodgy old state retailers and mom-and-pop shops by building big, convenient stores in choice central locations in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. With the end of geographic restrictions, the battle for dominance will shift to smaller cities.
The customers are a middle class that today totals at least 100 million. These shoppers like to buy clothes, TVs, and groceries at clean, modem outlets with a full ran
A．Y
B．N
C．NG
