1、書山有路勤為徑，學(xué)海無涯苦作舟。祝愿天下莘莘學(xué)子：學(xué)業(yè)有成，金榜題名！語言類考試復(fù)習(xí)資料大全初級聽力分類模擬題模擬16初級聽力分類模擬題模擬16LISTENINGPART ONE Look at the notes below. Some information is missing. You will hear part of a talk about a successful business person Elizabeth Elting. For each question (16-22), fill in the missing information in the numbered

2、 space using one or two words. After you have listened once, replay the recording. Elizabeth Elting Name of Her Business: 1 Revenues of the Business: 2 million Degree: Bachelor of 3 Co-founder: 4 Time the Company Was Found: the year 5 Languages Spoken: 6 Award Received: 7 times (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名)

3、1.答案: TRANSPERFECT聽力原文 Man: Im going to talk today about Elizabeth Elting, the co-CEO of the TransPerfect, one of the five largest language service companies in the world with estimated revenues around $225 million. Together with the spinoff business translations, com, Lizs company employs 250 full-

4、time staffers and 4,000 subcontractors, with 31 offices worldwide offering round-the-clock translation service. Despite the success of her business, TransPerfect had humble beginnings. Having once worked for a translation company after getting her Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages and Lite

5、ratures, Liz knew that the translation industry was composed of various small outfits offering inconsistent quality. She was then studying MBA at the New York Universitys Stern School of Business when together with classmate Phil Shawe, she saw that huge opportunities await them in the translation b

6、usiness. The partners started TransPerfect from their dorm rooms in 1992. Her road to success was not easy, as the early days of TransPerfect were run with a shoestring budget. After years of toiling, Liz has achieved her goal of transforming the translation business and becoming one of the premier

7、companies in the industry. The translation business suited Liz perfectly, as it blended together her passion for languages, culture and business- having studied in Spain, lived in Portugal, and worked in Venezuela. She speaks French and Spanish. Today, Liz has received a number of awards and recogni

8、tions for her outstanding entrepreneurship, including Working Woman Magazines Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Customer Service, the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the Inc. 500 Award, and the Deloitte 答案: ABOUT $2553.答案: ARTS4.答案: PHIL SHAWE5.答案: 19926.答案: FRENCH, SPANISH7.答案: S

9、EVENElectronic Noses Name of the Leading Company in the Field: 8 Manager of the Company: 9 Launching Time: 10 Rival Companies: 11 Industries Applied to: 12 Price: 13 each Research Partner: 14 Hospital (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名) 8.答案: AROMASCAN聽力原文 Man: Good morning, everyone. Im Louise Pile from AromaScan

10、. Today Ill talk about the latest product in our field-electronic noses. The human senses are all being automated. We have electronic eyes and ears, and robots having a rudimentary sense of touch. Now the electronic nose is here, with my company as the world leader in this technology-launching the f

11、irst electronic nose in 1999. Indeed, a rival nose has emerged within the past year from Newtech, and a third is due out next year by Sensors. As you may guess, the noses share the same basic design as the human version, that is, they have an array of sensors to detect molecules in the air which are

12、 linked to an electronic brain to make sense of the signals. The electronic noses cannot yet match the sensitivity of human smell any more than computerised voice recognition can compete with our ears. But for industrial purposes they have other advantages which are drawing potential users from the

13、food and fragrance industries. A mass market beckons, right? But consumer applications lie several years in the future, because the noses cost about 25,000 each. Now we are developing applications in a quite different area with our research partner. Trails at Red Star Hospital in Manchester have sho

14、wn that one type of the instrument can detect wound infections at a very early stage. We are discussing possible licensing deals and joint ventures with international electronics and instrumentation companies, which would bring in more development funds. 9.答案: LOUISE PILE10.答案: 199911.答案:NEWTECH, SE

15、NSORS12.答案: FOOD, FRAGRANCE13.答案: 2500014.答案: RED STARBill Gates Business Career Time of Becoming Interested in Computer: 15 At the age of The Technology Promising a Bright Future of his Business is: 16 Time of Starting Microsoft: 17 Platform of High Speed Processors: 18 Storage Capacity: Data and 1

16、9 Most Exciting Pursuit in the Field: 20 Other Interesting Area in the Field: 21 (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名) 15.答案: 18聽力原文 Man: Its great to be here and have a chance to share some of my excitement with you. I got involved with computers at 18, and the computer was a very limited teletype that had to be co

17、nnected through a phone line up to a mainframe-like computer but my friends and I became fascinated with understanding what the computer can do, what was the future, and how would it be used. When we found out about chip technology, and the miracle of being able to improve the power of the chip expo

18、nentially, we realised that computers had a very bright future. The personal computer revolution got started in 1975, thats when I left college and started Microsoft. These last 22 years have really been amazing, every prediction weve made about improvements have all come true. As we look ahead, the

19、 pace of innovation is not slowing down, in fact if anything its speeding up. Very high speed processors like 300 MHz Pentiums, or new 64-bit processors that were already developing Windows NT for; incredible storage capacity, which well let us store, not just data, but also digital video as well. H

20、ere we have an example where the word processor is looking at an English sentence, and suggesting that the grammar is not correct, and showing exactly how the grammar might be fixed. That pursuit of artificial intelligence is the most exciting thing in computer science. Another interesting thing tha

21、t I think people arent expecting is computer vision. The actual digital cameras that allow you to have an image and scan that image are going down in cost. 16.答案: CHIP TECHNOLOGY17.答案: 197518.答案: WINDOWS NT19.答案: DIGITAL VIDEO20.答案: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE21.答案: COMPUTER VISIONPART TWO You will hear

22、 a conversation on public relations. For each question (23-30, mark one letter (A, B, or C) for the correct answer. After you have listened once, replay the recording. (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名) 1. What is the mans opinion on the business of public relations?A.It is mild.B.It involves rigorous competition

23、.C.It develops very fast.答案:B聽力原文Man: We all know that public relations is a tough, highly competitive and fast-paced business. What made you decide to be in the public relations and branding field?Woman: When I graduated from college, my first job was working as the head of marketing for a law firm

24、. But after working long hours with limited vacation time, office politics, and the routine schedule- getting up every morning at 6:00AM, going to the gym, then going to work and being chained to my desk, I decided to take the leap of faith, quit, go out on my own and start my own company. Marketing

25、, public relations and branding were areas of business that always interested me. When I was younger, I was fascinated by how people became famous, how the media worked and how different stories were selected, how product/services brands were built, and how sales and marketinq are built on the princ

26、iples of human behaviour.Man: Well, your public relations business focuses mainly on the fashion and beauty industries. What made you decide to work primarily for these industries?Woman: When I was in my early twenties, I was a high fashion model represented by various modelling agencies in New York

27、 City. I became acquainted with various luxury fashion, accessory, and beauty brands and I fell in love with the quality and details that each brand offered.Man: Right. What do you think are the advantages to focusing on a narrower segment, especially for small businesses?Woman: Good question. Small

28、 businesses usually have limited funds for marketing, so we have to be resourceful. We have to use all the tools that are available to us, like publicity and public relations. Additionally, when we pick a smaller niche to target, it is much easier to market effectively because we are not spreading o

29、urselves thin by trying to be everything to everyone.Man: Then, what were the challenges you faced when starting the business?Woman: Just like any business owner, I encountered all sorts of problems, but the largest problems I had were with the legal aspects of my business-contracts, agreements, and

30、 joint ventures. I didnt have the funds to hire an attorney to draft the contracts in the beginning, so I bartered. Bartering can be very effective if done properly.Man: The public relations field is one of the most fiercely competitive markets in the business world. What are the factors helping Mar

31、quet Communications make its mark in this dynamic and fast paced industry?Woman: You have that right, PR is so competitive. There are thousands of PR companies here in NY and in LA. I have taken a very concentrated approach to marketing by taking on clients that come as referrals, contact me through

32、 a byline in an article or an interview or by contacting me through one of the seminars/workshops Ive hosted/attended.Man: Another question. You work from home with a staff of freelancers and virtual assistants. What are the key elements a small business owner needs to remember when managing people?

33、Woman: The most important thing is to manage and supervise your employees. If you are the President of the company, your job is to oversee the daily operations of the business. Delegate responsibility.2. What did the woman first do after graduate?A.She started a law firm.B.She was in charge of marke

34、ting products.C.She was in charge of a section in a firm.答案:C3. What is not an area of the womans interest?A.How people become widely known.B.How products were produced.C.How human behaviour influence marketing.答案:B4. What does the womans public relations business primarily focus on?A.It focuses on

35、fashion.B.It focuses on modelling.C.It focuses on luxuries.答案:A5. Which is not the disadvantage to focusing on small businesses?A.having limited fundsB.having to try hard to made itself knownC.having to cater for lots of needs of people答案:C6. Which statement is correct about problems in business?A.T

36、he most serious problem of a business is with the legal aspects.B.Legal challenges of a business involves contracts and agreements.C.Larger business has fewer problems than does smaller ones.答案:B7. Which comment is correct on the methods by which the womans business is made known?A.direct and effect

37、iveB.indirect but effectiveC.indirect and ineffective答案:B8. Judged from the interview, what is the womans position?A.a home-based business personB.a freelancerC.a virtual assistant答案:A (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名) 9. Which is the focus of tip one?A.You should invest less money than you can earn.B.You dont n

38、eed to try too hard to earn money to reach your goal.C.You should budget reasonably to invest your money.答案:C聽力原文 Man: Good morning, everyone. Today Im going to talk about business management. At first, let me present you some tips for management, which might be useful in your work. Tip one. It is e

39、asier to save a dollar than to earn a dollar. Every dollar you dont spend is a dollar you dont have to earn to achieve the same profit level. Invest as needed to grow the business, buy what you need, but dont spend without forethought and a good reason. Secondly. In every business there are a handfu

40、l of key success factors. So, what you need to do is to define them, organise the business to achieve them, and make them your no. 1 priority everyday! Tip three, Dont be an ostrich. Let me explain. Even the best-run company can be blind-sided by external events. Stay aware of whats happening in you

41、r industry and to your clients. Watch world events that could affect your customers, or your suppliers. Dont worry about every potential problem, but keep your eyes open for the ones that do develop. Tip No. 4. Identify all of your stakeholders. It is important to know all of the individuals and gro

42、ups who have a stake in what you do. Learn who they are, what they expect of you, and how they will measure it. The fifth one. Dont get lost in the steps. Stay focused on what it is you need / want to accomplish. Dont focus on the steps involved. Be more concerned about your ultimate goal than about

43、 any individual step along the way. And No. 6. Do your homework. Whether its a proposal to a major client or a meeting with the Shop Steward of a union, you will do better if you are prepared. Collect the facts, think the problem through, talk to the others involved. Take the time to do the up-front

44、 work and the downstream work will be easier and more rewarding. Tip seven. SFS, that is structure follows strategy. When you develop your companys internet presence, or any other part of the business, remember that what you want to achieve, which is the strategy, has to drive the design and impleme

45、ntation, the structure. Dont get it backwards and let technology obscure the business purpose. No. eight. Train your supervisors. The key to your business success is the productivity of your employees. The key to employee productivity is their perception of their immediate supervisor. Invest in trai

46、ning your supervisors and managers. It will pay off. Tip nine. Appearance does matter. It may be a sad commentary on our superficial society, but appearance does matter. Whether its the packaging on your product, the first impression you make when calling on a new client, or your companys website pe

47、ople notice how things look. They care about how things look and make judgments about you and / or your product based on appearance. Last but not the least, change or die. Your business must change to survive. As much as we wish it would, nothing stays the same. Some industries change faster than ot

48、hers. Some markets are more fixed. To stay in business, you need to watch both and change as they do, or before. 10. What should be done concerning vital elements to success?A.to define what success isB.to organise your business in a successful mannerC.to treat these elements as the most important i

49、n daily operation答案:C11. What does Dont be an ostrich mean?A.Dont care what happens in the section you are in.B.Dont worry about events that could affect your business.C.Dont get bothered by problems that may arise.答案:C12. According to the text, which of the following is preferred?A.to figure out ho

50、w you are expected to performB.to focus on individual procedures instead of the mere ultimate goalC.to think a proposal through after it is made答案:A13. What does SFS imply?A.The way you develop a part of your business accounts for what youll get eventually.B.How you perform determines the goal youll

51、 achieve.C.How you operate your business is subject to your ultimate goal.答案:C14. Why should you train the supervisors and managers?A.Because they are the key to your business success.B.Because how they perform affects the productivity of employees.C.Because they in turn can train employees to incre

52、ase productivity.答案:B15. Which is not in line with the speakers account on appearance that matters in business?A.Products should be wrapped in an attractive way.B.The way a companys website works should be attention arousing.C.The expressions used when calling a client should be polished.答案:B16. Wha

53、t is essential for a business to thrive?A.to change faster than othersB.to pay close attention to the industry and marketC.to operate as the environment demands答案:C (如需獲取本MP3聽力錄音請搜索標(biāo)題名) 17. What is the problem troubling the man?A.He has an employee who has to deal with reception office administratio

54、n and data entry work.B.He has an employee who is not conductive to team work.C.He has an employee who refused to do even the most obvious tasks.答案:B聽力原文Woman: Hello, Tim. Something wrong? What can I do for you?Man: Well. I do have a problem. I have an employee whose responsibilities include both re

55、ception and office administration work, and also data entry of our sales leads.Woman: And?Man: In recent months her attitude has become problematic, so much so that other employees are afraid to approach her about tasks and duties. At times she seems almost unwilling to do even the most obvious task

56、s that an office admin should perform like express packages and such. I have difficulty addressing this problem because it happens randomly-sometimes she has a great attitude and is very eager to complete tasks, other times she seems annoyed or frustrated that we even dare not ask her to do something. The word moody comes to mind. I know she thinks this job is beneath her and that she is looking for something more. But how can I give her more when she has demonstrated such poor behaviour?Woman: I see. I believe your admins moodiness is passive aggressive behaviour.Man: What d