Where is the new office?A.Hillstale RoadB.Michigan AvenueC.Maple Drive
Where is the new office?
A.Hillstale Road
B.Michigan Avenue
C.Maple Drive
Where is the new office?
A.Hillstale Road
B.Michigan Avenue
C.Maple Drive
第1题
W: That's a tough one but I'll certainly keep an eye for someone.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
(18)
A.In New York.
B.On the telephone.
C.In the office of a restaurant.
D.In the kitchen of a restaurant.
第2题
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第3题
听力原文:W: Where have you been? I never see you in the dorm any more.
M: That's because I moved off campus at the beginning of this semester.
Q: What does the man mean?
(16)
A.He doesn't live in the dormitory any more.
B.He came back to school this semester.
C.He's busy moving into a new room.
D.He can't talk about it right now.
第4题
W: That's too bad. Where are you?
M: I'm on the Garden City expressway near the sport stadium. I was on my way to drop off some samples at a new client's office and then I was going to pick up Billy from kindergarten. But now I'm afraid I won't be able to get there on time. Is there any chance you could get away early?
W: Should be fine.
What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A.A problem caused by traffic jam
B.The time to meet a new client
C.The place to drop off the samples
D.The way to get to the kindergarten
第5题
What is the purpose of this announcement?
A.To sell a new magazine
B.To encourage business people to read more
C.To get readers to renew a subscription
D.To secure a bright financial future
第6题
A、Nauru is so small that the plane lands in what is best described as the capital's main street. To stop cars when planes are landing the seaward side of the runway has traffic lights at each end. Well-fed and brightly clothed Naurans cowd the tiny air terminal with their smart cars. The only hotel, the luxurious Menen, is a 10-minute drive half way round the island and is where new arrivals are driven off in Japanese minibuses. The well-paved road passes rows of neat, modern houses, set among the trees.
B、Nauru is so small that the plane lands in what is best described as the capital's main street. The seaward side of the runway has traffic lights at each end to stop cars when planes are landing. The tiny air terminal is crowded with well-fed and brightly clothed Naurans with their smart cars. New arrivals are driven off in Japanese minibuses for the 10-minute drive half way round the island to the only hotel, the luxurious Menen. The well-paved road passes rows of neat, modern houses, set among the trees. (David Lascelles, The Financial Times)
第7题
M Yes, For Our Kids was started 2 years ago. We collect books, toys, and school supplies for children who are less privileged.
W What can community members do to help with the book drive?
M We're taking all children's books in new and slightly used condition. You can drop them off at the library until the end of the month.
What is For Our Kids?
A.A daycare program
B.A tutoring program
C.A charity organization
D.A children's activity club
第8题
What is the purpose of this announcement?
A.To announce the arrival of a flight
B.To notify passengers of a gate change
C.To advise travelers about a new security procedure
D.To let passengers know where their baggage will arrive
第9题
The remarkable thing is that US unemployment has so far stayed strikingly low. While the NASDAQ plunged and growth trailed off last year, the unemployment rate fluctuated between 3.9% and 4.1%. That pales compared with the unemployment rates during Old Economy dark years like 1992 (7.5%) and 1982 (9.7%).
And it gives the lie to an Old Economy article of faith--that there was a "natural rate of unemployment below which the economy could not operate without spurring inflation". The supposed natural rate: just under 6%.
How to account for the strong jobs picture? In part it's because of the tight labor market of the New Economy. Employers fought hard during the expansion to recruit and retain skilled workers. They are not looking to slash their payrolls unless they think a major recession is coming--because they know how much time and effort went into building their work forces.
There is also more worker "churning" going on. Employees are losing their jobs for economic reasons, but they're generally finding new work quickly. The latest rite of the Internet world is the "pink-slip party" for those just let go. Dotcommers go to commiserate and often come away with new job offers. Job churning makes the economy more efficient: it directs workers to the positions where they are most useful. But it comes at some psychic cost to employees and weakens the social fabric. Workers who shift from job to job do not have the security, or form. the same workplace bonds, which corporate long-timers did in the Old Economy.
Why does GM cut down 15,000 employees?
A.Because the labor conflicts with the management.
B.Because the other companies lay off their employees.
C.Because it has lost its credits in the world.
D.Because the global economy declines.
第10题
New York - the Melting Pot
Recently the Department of Planning of New York issued a report which laid bare a full scale of change of the city. In 1970, 18 percent of the city's population was foreign-born. By 1995, the figure had risen to 33 percent, and another 20 percent were the US-born off springs of immigrants3. So immigrants and their children now form. a majority of the city's population.
Who are these New Yorkers? Why do they come here? Where are they from? (OK, time to drop the "they". I'm one of them.) The last question at least is easy to answer: we come from everywhere. In the list of the top 20 source nations of those sending immigrants to New York between 1990 and 1994 are six countries in Asia, five in the Caribbean, four in Latin America, three in Europe, plus Israel and the former Soviet Union. And when we immigrants get here we roll up our sleeves. "If you're not ready to work when you get to New York," says a friend of mine, "you'd better hit the road."
The mayor of New York once said, "Immigration continues to shape the unique character and drive the economic engine of New York City. "He believes that immigrants are at the heart of what makes New York great. In Europe, by contrast, it is much more common to hear politicians worry about the loss of "unity" that immigration brings to their societies. In the quarter century since 1970, the United States admitted about 12.5 million legal immigrants, and has absorbed them into its social structures with an ease beyond the imagination of other nations. Since these immigrants are purposeful and hard-working, they will help America to make a fresh start in the next century.
The report issued by the Department of Planning of New York
A.put forward ways to control New York's population.
B.concerned itself with the growth of New York's population.
C.studied the structure of New York's population.
D.suggested ways to increase New York's population.
第11题
A Trip
Every year New Zealanders living in London can be seen loading up Kombi vans and heading off to experience the “classic European holiday”. The trip usually starts in the north of France, after crossing the channel from Dover in England to Calais, driving down through France, over the Pyrenees into Spain, west into Portugal and then across the Continent to Italy and often beyond.
There are numerous reasons young New Zealanders take this rite of passage—as well as seeing all the fantastic sights and tasting the delights of Europe’s food and wine, it’s relatively inexpensive. The Kombi is transport and accommodation all in one, cutting down significantly on costs.
There is just one problem. As the Kombis become “antique”, these trips are usually punctuated with numerous roadside sessions as the van sits idle, in no hurry to start, while you swelter in the hot sun. But do not let this deter you. Travelling Europe in your own vehicle means no public transport schedules to cramp your style, the ability to explore the quaint, off-the-beaten-track villages where the “real” locals live, freedom to not have to book accommodation in advance—you can nearly always get a campsite and can load your vehicle with cheap, fantastic regional wines and souvenirs. With these bonuses in mind, here are some suggestions for planning the great Europe road adventure. The key to a pleasurable driving experience is a good navigator and a driver with a cool head. If you do not feel relaxed driving around New Zealand’s cities and highways, then you probably will not enjoy driving around Europe. As Co-pilot to the driver, you need to read (and understand) maps, look out for turn offs—and keep the music playing. Language is not a big problem once a few essential terms are mastered. The biggest challenge is in the cities, where traffic can be chaotic and elaborate one-way systems and narrow, cobbled alleyways can make finding your destination hard work. It can be easier to leave the vehicle on the outskirts of town or in a camping ground and use public transport. This also avoids paying for costly parking.
According to the passage, the trip usually starts in______.
A.France
B.England
C.Spain
D.Italy