第一套题

Part two
Questions 13
   It's been a bad day for us today. The art market is extremely sensitive and I'm afraid I expected the picture to go for a lot more.
   Unfortunately it didn't reach its reserve price and so we are left with a very expensive picture which we have failed to sell. I'm afraid I have to take that sort of risk.
Question 14
   Well, if you want my professional opinion my advice is that in order to avoid paying more tax than you need to you should ensure that your overseas representatives act as consultants to your company. It's better for you if they are not technically your employees. This is especially important as they only work for you on a part-time basis. Now it's quite a different matter if you are planning to open regional offices…
Question 15
   Finally, thank you for coming here today at such short notice. I hope that by the end of today all staff will be aware of the implications of the takeover and I am relying on you, as my senior managers, to ensure that their concerns and queries are fully answered. It won't be possible to guarantee that their jobs are safe forever, but at least you will be able to reassure them that there will be no redundancies in the next 12 months. Now if you have any questions…
Question 16
   I've got three deliveries in the London area and all of those are top priority. However, if you're willing to take a chance, there's a good possibility that I could do a pick-up from the airport early this afternoon.
Question 17
   This report has to be on the Minister’s desk by Monday morning. I’ve had the researchers on it for a few weeks and it’s looking pretty good. I don’t think the Government is going to have too much difficulty as the statistics speak for themselves. There is a clear drop in the unemployment figures, even taking into account seasonal factors.
Section Two. Questions 18—22
Question 18
I’ve decided to circulate the report you produced on your visit to Pakistan to the senior management team. Before it goes out, can you make sure that those sales forecasts you pet in are as accurate as possible? I suggest you speak to Daniel in Marketing. He’s pretty reliable.
Question 19
I want you to come to the committee meeting this afternoon. It′ s going to be quite a tricky one for me so I’ll be needing you to made an accurate record of everything that goes on.. Of course I’ll check it with you afterwards. I know how confusing ti can be when everyone seems to be speaking at once!
Question 20
Pam Jones from Human Resources has just called. She wants me to let Mr. Easton know that he can start next week. You know, the man who came for an interview last Friday. Trouble is I forgot to ask him what his telephone number is. Still, I suppose it world be better if I put it in writing, don’t you think?
Question 21
    I’m determined that we are going to get all these consultants′ names and details sorted. What I want you to do is to have a word with the IT department and get them to understand what it is we want and then to get them to recommend some specific software. After that you’d better go on some sorts of training courses so that you’ll be able to run it efficiently. Then we’ll be in a much better position to find the person we need quickly.
Question 22
I’ve just been in a meeting with some of the staff from finance and you wouldn’t believe how disorganized it was. There was no agenda and someone had lost the minutes from the last meeting. Could you put something in writing for me to remind departmental managers that it is not acceptable to hold meetings without the appropriate preparation and follow-up?
第二套题
Listening
Part two
Section one. Questions 13—17
Question 13  Yes, the meeting seemed to go pretty well and we covered all the important areas in my agenda. There were one or two small points that I would have liked to have got through but I can probably have my assistant send up memos to the managers of each department concering these. I must say I was very impressed with your ideas for the future of your department. Good work.. I’m also very impressed with that young man in the finance department. What’s his name?
Uh, Mike. He could have quite a future in front of him. I can certainly use fresh ideas like his in this company.
Question 14  Well, I’m quite nervous about it, to be honest. I’ve never met the boss before and I’ve heard he can be a bit dismissive of younger managers. And it’s only because my immediate superior is off sick that I’ve been asked to represent my department at today’s meeting. It’s so early as well. Nine o’clock. That’s why I’m hoping there’re no delays on the way today. At least we are making good time so far. That’s all need—to be late. It’s bad enough forgetting to bring any money with me today. That’s great for someone in my department, isn’t it?
Question 15  I think I mentioned to you all before that at the interdepartmental meeting with the
Managing director last week, it was put to me that we need to look into expansion into new markets. And I am interested in any suggestions that anyone in our department may come up with.
You had some excellent ideas for expansion last year when we moved to the Mid-eastern marker.
So if you could all give that some thought, I know, Sarah, that you said you looked into the possibility of further eastern European customers on your last trip to the Czech Republic, and I’ll be interested in your report, uh, when it’s ready.
Question 16  And Androme, have you got those figures for the suggestions for the new courses that we hope to be able to offer? Or were those in the file that you left in the office too. I’d like to take them with me to the interdepartmental meeting this afternoon, as it should be a good opportunity to try to persuade everyone there of the value of the new courses , and the new language training scheme in particular. If I’m successful in this, it could mean some profitable expansion for all of us in our department. So please remember to get then to me this time.
Question 17  Well , I don’t know. We didn’t really talk about my department. Most items on the agenda seem to be about our new marketing strategy or something, which has very little to do with me. Well, I suppose it will affect me eventually. Because if we do expend, a lot more staff are going to be needed. So I’ll be busy interviewing for a while. But apparently that’s unlikely to be before next September. Actually that is a point, though. Perhaps we should think about taking our holiday in France before then because you said something about being very busy in your job after August. We don’t want the same complications as last year.

Section Two. Questions 18—22
Question 18 Well, I wrote to them last week thanking them for their help over the accounting matter. I’ve just had a rely. They’ve written to say we were right to decide to reduce costs, which is nice to know. But they want us to cut back even more. Barry suggested that I pass it on to the accounts department to see if they could make more savings. But I think we’ve gone as far as we can. So I’m just going to leave it for the moment. If they’re really insistent, they’ll write again. But I don’t think I need to do anything about it right now.
Question 19 I was quite surprised to get their letter, actually. In the past, they’ve done nothing but complain abort everything. There always seemed to be something wrong. So it’s strange that they now want so many of the components, especially as they’re relatively untested. We’ve only had them on the marker for a month. They want us to deliver sixty by September. I’m not sure we can meet the delivery dates they want. And I wanted to call and discuss it with them over the phone, but I think it’s better if the sales department deals with it directly. We’ve had so many problems with them in the past. I think I’ll keep out of it.
Question 20 I’ve just had a letter from them about that actually. They want to know what we’re going to do. They didn’t agree with our decision to expand with Australia, so now they want to know if we’re proposing to go into New Zealand as well, I don’t want to give too much away until we know what they are doing. I was going to write and ask for further details of their expansion scheme, but I’ve decide not to. I think it will be better done face to face. So I asked my secretary to set something out for next week. And hopefully it will be fairly friendly.
Question 21 About 2 months ago, we ordered the new photocopiers that they were selling. But they sill haven’t appeared. Now they’ve written to say they are sorry they weren’t delivered on time. They expect to deliver them by the end of this week. That’s lucky, because I was just about to write to complain about them taking so long. I won’t write now, but I still don’t think we ought to just accept it. So I’m going to give them a ring to talk about the problems. If we don’t say anything, then the same thing will just happen again next time. But I’d like to keep it informal for now.
Question 22  I said I wanted to make it out to Harrison. So they’ve written to say they are organizing something next month. Apparently he is going to give a talk about the ideas in his new book. They’ve asked everyone in the sales & marketing to go. Of course they’re right abort accepting, as he’s the expert in their field. The problem is I wanted the opportunity to have a detailed discussion with him. I don’t want to just listen to a lecture with a lot of other people. So I’m going to reply saying I’m very sorry, and I’ve decided not to go.

第三套题
Listening

Part Two .Questions 13—22
Section One .Questions13—17

Question 13
This looks funny, but I don’t know if it has the same sense of humour as me .This second one is pretty, but it doesn’t any of my personality or taste in it. Oh, I like this one. The design is attractive and the message is warm and friendly.
Question 14
I started with some game shows this morning. I answered almost all the questions correctly. At 11:30 I switched to the cable channel and the film was so boring that I changed to Channel 5.That’s Animal World. But I was so tired that I fell asleep.
Question 15
There was a big book like a piece of furniture with lots of long drawers that had cards inside. Each card represents a different book. These cards are all arranged in alphabetical order. If you know the name of the book, the name of the author or the subject, you’ll be able to find the book you need.
Question 16
It is said in the newspaper that the temperature will be in the mid-eighties Fahrenheit in the east today. No rain is expected, and the forecast says the temperature won’t go below seventy-five for the next week or so.
Question 17
It uses lighter material in the body and frame. It adopts a new kind of carburetor which cuts down on petrol consumption. That will save your money. The steering and brakes powerful. You can take a test drive and see how it runs.
Section Two Questions 18—22
Question 18
I just wanted to say well done for getting that contract. You did a great job and we know it wasn’t easy. What would you say to a celebratory meal? I know a very good restaurant near here. I’m sure we could get a table for lunch if you’re free.
Question 19
Are you going to Head office on Monday? If you are, do you want to go with me? I could pick you up about 8 and we’d be there by 10 if there wasn’t too much traffic. What do you say?
Question 20
    Could you do me a favour? I’m supposed to be seeing the boss this afternoon but something’s come up. Actually, ’m going out to dinner. Could you make some sort of sensible excuse and say I’ll catch up with him on Monday?
Question 21
I’m coming in for a meeting with Mr. Savage today at 10 and I just wanted to be sure that I know how to reach you. Are you in that large building at the corner of Station Road? It’s called Cintra House, or something?
Question 22
Well, if you haven’t any left in that colour, I don’t think I’ll bother. What about the trousers on page 14? Have you got those in a medium size? I’ll have two pairs of them in grey, please. Do you change for postage and packing?

第四套题
Part Two Question 13—22
Section One Questions 13—17

Question 13
Ah yes, you are Ian Woodward? You’ve brought some clothes and things with you, I see. Good. You’ll probably be in for a few days at least. I’m afraid there’s going to be a bit of wait as your bed’s no ready yet. The last patient only left an hour ago.
Question 14
You’ll never guess what’s happened! They’ve lost my language. It was checked through all the way so I haven’t seen it since I left London. I’ll have to go and fill in some forms over there, I suppose.
Question 15
I don’t think we’ve got any left, sir, but I’ll check in the store at the back if you’ll wait a minute. Yes, there‘s been quite a run on then this week. It must be all this hot weather we’re having.
Question 16
I don’t know how you can concentrate with all this noise, but I suppose you get used to it. Could you tell me how to get to the foreman’s office, please?
Question 17
Can you see a space anywhere? This is the trouble with coming into work late. Well, I’m just going to have to use the director’s place. I think she’s away, anyway.

Section Two Questions 18—22
Question 18
I vote against visiting the mountains and riding horses. I was thrown from a horse last year. I vote that we go to the seashore. We could go swimming in the sea or take long walks along the beach and collect seashells.
Question 19
Cigarettes will do no good to your health. And it’s medically proven that they can cause lung cancer and a lot of other diseases. If you feel run-down without them, I’ll give you a prescription which will help you sleep.
Question 20
   The Gamble Department Store has just opened a new shop near St.Maria Street. In the advertisement, they’re going to have a big celebration for the grand opening and the first one thousand customers can get free T-shirts. I want to get one.
Question 21
   Eleven house on the road is long enough for anyone, especially in this hot weather. I’m anxious to get back to the family house. But I don’t think we should over do it. Let’s rest for a while, shall we?
Question 22
   In the package, there’s beautiful glass necklace. It’s a birthday gift for my husband’s sister who’s living in LincoInshire. I packed it very carefully, so I’m sure it won’t break on the way, But still I want to insure it for $25 just in case.
第五套题
Part Two Question 13—22
Section One Questions 13—17

Question 13
There is just the two of us in here and it can get very tense, especially as we get towards the end of the mouth. It’s absolutely vital that everything is completed to schedule otherwise the staff won’t get paid on time. There’s no bigger disaster than that, is there?
Question 14
We’ve had a big problem lately with screen savers. Lots of staff like to load these and several times the whole system has gone down or else there’s been a virus .Well, they’ve been banned completely now, and we just have to hope that the staff do as they are told. Yes, we have to monitor things very carefully from here.
Question 15
     We work in a large open-plan setting which can be tricky at times with the sort of work we do. There’re small meeting rooms where we can go to discuss things confidentially or where members of staff can talk to us in private. Of course, with the sort of information we keep, individual staff records and interview reports and so on, we have to be discreet at all times.
Question 16
     It can get extremely noisy down here. The staffs are supposed to wear ear protectors at all times but that’s impossible if you need to talk to someone. The other things we have to contend with is dirt and dust. It’s OK when we’re not too busy but when there’s a rush on there isn’t time to clear up.
Question 17
     We offer a very personalized service to the different divisions. Some of the staff are dedicated to groups of individuals within these divisions. That way we get to know what sort of service they are looking for and how much help they need from us over conference organization or brochures or whatever. What we do insist on, whether it’s leaflets or posters or local information, is quality.
Section Two. Questions 18——22
Question 18
I don’t think there’s a fuse. Look! The wire’s loose here. It seems to have been disconnected probably. It’s been pulled out accidentally by someone tripping over it. I’ll just unscrew the back of the transformer and reconnect the wire.
Question 19
I now have the full result of your laboratory tests. Your blood tests were quite normal and there is nothing to worry about there. However, you are rather overweight and I believe that a low fat diet is indicated.
Question 20
I can do eighty words a minute, but the last piece of work I did took me a long time. The boss didn’t know the address, and so I had to took in a trade directory to find it. Then I found it very hard to read his hand-writing.
Question 21
It took me a long time to find out why it wouldn’t start. I examined every bit of the engine and cleaned the park plugs. Finally, I checked the fuel tank. It was annoyed!
Question 22
If you want a really professional record deck why don’t you look at the Technics 210. We sell a lot of them to disc jockeys because of the combination of great durability and a great price.
第六套题
Part Two. Questions 13—22
Section One. Questions 13—17
Question 13
   We have over 40 years’ experience of supplying leading companies throughout the world. We produce a top class product to enhance the image of your order will receive immediate attention and be delivered on time, every time. It’s the only way we know.
Question 14
   Are you looking for the perfect person for your annual corporate event? We can provide you with whatever suits the occasion from knowledgeable expert to glamorous celebrity. As you know, it’s what they say and how they say it. We can advise on and deliver unforgettable presentations or spellbinding storytelling. Call us.
Question 15
   The Foxley Halls complex boasts a reputation for service and excellence second to none. We offer all the facilities you will need and are within easy access to all major routes. We have ample car parking, superb catering and all this in the traditional surroundings of a historical setting and relaxing countryside. Impress your clients, stimulate your trainees or simply provide a beautiful background to display your products.
Question 16
   Suitable for new or soon to promoted management, the emphasis in this programme is on people management. We’ll give you clear guidelines, explicit case studies, exercises, presentations and evening syndicate work.. The focus is on reality and what can and cannot be done in the actual business environment.
Question 17
   Whether in our personal or business lives, we are all at risk of having our privacy invaded. We can now offer a range of products designed to reduce the possibility of unwanted intrusion. Visit our new showroom for the latest specialist innovations including listening devices, communications equipment, personal protection, video cameras and much more.
Section Two. Questions 18——22
Question 18
   Could you tell me where the talk on International Banking is going to take place? It says in the programme that it’s in Room 121 but I’ve just been up there and it’s empty. I hope it hasn’t been cancelled.
Question 19
   Here is your key Mrs Perez. You are on the 14th floor, overlooking the river. Would you like me to reserve you a table in our restaurant this evening?
Question 20
   Unfortunately, sir, we can’t let anybody into the building without an identification pass. If you could just wait a moment , I’ll call Mr Blair’s office and see if his secretary can help.
Question 21
   Oh dear, I’ve just heard we are going to be without telephones this afternoon while they are installing the new system. I’d better let the manager know immediately as she said she was going to ring me from the airport with that report she wants sent out.
Question 22
   I’m afraid I won’t be able to make that meeting today, Jane. I’ve got appointments all morning and then head office wants me to discuss interest rates at the board meeting. I need time to get the figures together.

第七套题
Part Two. Questions 13—22
Section One. Questions 13--17
Question13  Joe, I’ve got Mr Brand on the line and he says he hasn’t got the cheque for his trip yet. Apparently he had to pay the hotel in cash and it was quite a lot of money. Do you know if his form has been processed yet ?
Question14  We are going to start the campaign by putting full page ads in all the major newspapers over a period of a month. They’ll be in weekly, probably on a Monday, and after that we are planning to focus on TV and Radio.
Question15  Woman: Mr Carpenter has decided to postpone it until after the next consignment has gone out. I shall fax everyone who was due to come and give them some alternative dates.
Question16  I shall be coming round to each of you to discuss how you think things have gone so far. I’m going to need as much detail as possible because I want the documentation to be a realistic record of events.
Question17  It’s very sophisticate model. You can programme it to send stuff at any time and then if there’s a problem a message appears on this little screen here. It’s even suggests what you can do about it to put it right!
Section Two. Questions 18—22
Question18  Well in a sense I’ve got no choice in the matter. No one’s actually told me to get the qualification. It’s just that form my point of view, my own sense of confidence, if you like, I feel that if I’m going to be responsible for instructing other people in the company, then I should do something to improve my own level of knowledge. On the other hand, I don’t know what I feel about the course itself. One thing is for sure, I am not looking forward to the journey there and back every day. It’s going to be very tiring. Mind you, I know I shouldn’t complain. It’s only for a month after all.
Question19  It’s certainly a challenge, isn’t it? Of course I am nervous in some ways. Who wouldn’t be? Then again there’s a lot to look forward to as well. For starters, it’s going to be something like twenty people doing it. So I’m sure that’s going to include some interesting types, you know, people you enjoy spending time with on the course itself and also afterwards. Could be some useful contacts, too. Well, OK. I need the course. If I don’t it, I won’t be able to cope with all the latest equipment. I mean, these days, you have to swim fast to stay afloat, don’t you? But still I don’t see why it can’t be enjoyable at the same time.
Question20  What I mainly feel, really, is nervous. You know, like I am being sent back to school or something. I am feeling very lacking in confidence, which is of course not the best starting position. After all these years of doing the job, and doing it well, I’m proud to say ,and picking it up as I’ve gone along. It seems embarrassing to be told to go get a piece of paper, to have to have a certificate, especially when you feel you know what you’re doing. Yes, of course, I do realize there’ll be things on the course I haven’t done before. And that concerns me too. Because I don’t know how well I’ll retain it all, if I’ll be able to recall it afterwards. Oh, perhaps it will all be OK in the end, I certainly hope so.
Question21  Yes, the course content does look good in the brochure. I know in a sense I shouldn’t complain. After all it’s a chance to enhance my skills and knowledge. And that’s welcome at times. But it’s still a bit of gamble, isn’t? I just have to hope it really does improve my chances of hanging on to my job here. It’s a bit frightening, to tell you the truth, with so many people having to go. After 20 years in a company, you don’t want to think about being out of work, do you? But I really wish the brochure would tell you more. It looks good, as I said, but there’s no detail, nothing on the time or the teachers. So I feel bit in the dark really.
Question22  At this age, you’ve just got to want to get ahead and do whatever it takes to be ahead of the test. That’s what drives me anyway. I just can’t wait to get started. Ever since I first saw the notice up on the board, I knew it was for me. I do appreciate it’s a bit far away. Yes, and I am a little hazy on some of detail or what the other people will be like. But those are small things, unimportant points to my mind. It’s certainly not cheap. Not by anyone’s standards. But you get what you pay for, don’t you? I am really confident that I’ll be enjoying the benefits of it for years to come. So I’m sure it represents good value for money and time.
第八套题
Part Two. Questions 13—22
Section One. Questions 13--17
Question13  Well I guess it’s all for the best in the long run. I mean it’s never been easy with all of us spread out over the city. And then there are different phone lines. Half the time when I am answering calls they’ve come to the wrong branch. Then there are the students. I mean half of them have never been in the city to even this country before. It’s no wonder they are late. They don’t know how to find their way round. But this way, when all the changes are over and we’ve settled down in the new building, we’ll be easier to get to. So I reckon they’ll get here more promptly. And then won’t have any excuse any more for coming in late and missing lectures.
Question14  I think it all depends where you’re sitting—where you’re looking from. Overall I’m convinced it’ll work out well, It’s the right decision. I’d have done the same thing. I’m really convinced that a large number of students are going to be delighted. They’ll see the benefits immediately. OK, yes I’, anticipating some complaints. With people of this nature, I think that’s inevitable, but the majority will welcome it. I’ve explained it to all my lecturers. They understand it, accept it. It also means I can organize the timetables better so they’ll do their teaching over a shorter day. So that’s obviously a benefit. I’m sure the rest of the staff will feel the same.
Question15  In the early days I had to take premises all over the place, anywhere I could get them, just to get the business off the ground. But over the years I’ve always looked for the opportunity to get everyone together on one site. When all this is over, we’ll look better and we’ll perform better. I know it means we’re going to attract more business. And another thing, we’re supposed to keep all the records on the database, but half the time, the various PCs aren’t working or the network’s down or something. That can surely only get better. Personally I can’t wait.
Question16  I can’t say I really understand why they’re doing it. I mean it’s all these buildings, all this equipment. You know, it seems they’re organized as it is. It’s got to be money, hasn’t it? That’s why we’re all here in the lectures-keep costs under control. Of course, lots of us are late for class sometimes, and I know that’s bad, and embarrassing-walking in when everyone else is already in their place and its all started ages ago. But I do think it’s a bit worrying that it will surely mean some of them are going to lose out. I mean they wouldn’t be doing this if they didn’t recognize they would save some salaries, would they?
Question17  I wish them luck. That’s the main thing I say…I think they’re an excellent organization—very well run. The students are always happy, more than satisfied. I just think it’s beyond my imagination what they’ll have to do. I mean, you think of all the different branches, all the things, all the procedures, can you imagine what all the changing will involve? Anyway, I suppose the bottom line is as long as they keep their external relations as efficient as they’ve always been, there’s no problem. At the end of the day I want my percentage. It’s up to them to sort out the move.
Section Two. Questions 18—22
Question18  We’ve been discussing it for months, and now they’ve finally made a decision. Personally I think we should have a vote and get all the shareholders involved before any new factory is built. It’s all very well diversifying into new areas, but it’ll involve a huge investment. And getting bigger doesn’t always bring proportion that rewards. Everybody seems to think that going over the finer details is very boring.  So we’ve ended up making these decisions without any proper research. I’m not very pleased about some of the agreements we reached. Certain matters don’t seem to be looked into properly at all’
Question19  Well, I’m relieved that’s over. It’s always so awkward when the previous person was so popular, but the vote was pretty unanimous. That’s encouraging , as it’s always better to have a leader who everyone supports. I don’t think my bid was very successful because I felt so apprehensive. It’s difficult when you have to try to persuade everyone, but I was the logical person to propose him. I shouldn’t have been worried because it was just a question of standing up and explaining why. Anyway he’s got lots of new ideas, so hopefully he’ll be a success. And I’ll be associated with it.
Question20 I’m not sure it’s realistic to expect us to achieve those sorts of figures. I mean it hasn’t been on the market all that long. It can take ages for this sort of product to get establish. Bill really didn’t understand the problems. And I always seem to end yp arguing with him. He got annoyed, as usual.  But he’s been unrealistic about what’s possible. I managed to stay calm, but because of our enormous difference of opinion, no decision’s been made yet.
Question21 That’s it. We finally decided to do it. The meeting went on for ages and I don’t think the new chairman was very happy. But it’s a majority decision. We proposed that the company will be floated on the market in June or July, but we don’t know what the price ill be yet. Greentown disagreed strongly with Mr.Lee about the date. But that was resolved in the end. I thought they’d never stop arguing about it, but I completely support what was settled in the end.
Question 22  I think it’s a good plan. It has some problem in that area and it’s good Mrs.Lau has thought and has come up with something innovative. She gave the presentation very well. And it’s something we’ve never thought of before. And everybody understood that is the direction we want to go in the future. I think it all went very well. It really got me thinking. And we’ve all got to go off and look at what she’s proposed so that we can come up with some ideas of our own for next week’s follow-up meeting.
第九套题
Part Two. Questions 13—22
Section One. Questions 13--17
Question 13 Yesterday I bought this T-shirt. But it was too small for my son and my son wanted a blue one. So I want to change this white one for that blue one priced at twelve thirty-four. This white one is ten forty –nine. How much more will I have to pay you?
Question 14 I tried this pair of shoes and I think I like this colour and style. Please pack them. By the way, I notice that all the goods in your shop are at 20% discount. And this price tag says ￡20 a pair. So how much will I have to pay you?
Question 15 My wife, my children and I are going to visit Edinburgh for 3 days. We need a small room and a large room with a double bed. If a small room is ￡5 a day and a large one is ￡ 12 a day, how much will we pay for our stay?
Question 16 This novel costs to ninety-nine. This book is one pound forty-two. And that pocket dictionary is priced at fourteen twenty-four. You gave me two ten pounds. Let’s look at the calculator and find out how much change I’ll give you.
Question 17 One letter will be sixteen pence, so for three letters that’s forty-eight pence, And the five postcards at twenty-four pence that’s ￡ 1.20. And the two airmail letters at twenty-four pence that’s forty-eight pence. Let’s see what the total comes to.
Section Two. Questions 18—22
Question 18 Accounts will be charged five pounds a month service fee if the minimum balance falls below four hundred pounds at any time during the stated period. You may keep three pounds in your account, but we charge you five pounds a month.
Question 19 The package containing the records appeared to be in perfect condition. But when we unpacked it with great care, we found that one record was completely smashed. Could you send us a new one? I’ll return the broken one at once.
Question 20 Thank you for asking me. You’ve already done a lot for the children. I believe this tea party on Friday will attract more people’s attention to the children’s problems. Unfortunately I’ve got an appointment then.
Question 21 Thank you for your invitation. Our company is willing to explore with your corporation the possibility of closer ties through joint ventures. Here, let me propose a toast to the success of our negotiations and to our friendship and future cooperation.
Question 22 As this the last week in September, the two teams we’re going to watch tonight are tied for first place in this season. They both want to make the play-offs, so they’ll be playing their best.
第十套题
Part Two. Questions 13—22
Section One. Questions 13--17
Question 13 If it’s stolen, tell the police and go to the nearest refund agency. Then you’ll get a full or partial refund immediately. Keep a list of cheque numbers and a note of those already cashed. Don’t carry this with the cheques.
Question 14 How much can each person import? There are limits on the amount of gooks that can be brought into a country. And the limits vary according to where the goods were bought, where the traveler is from and how long the traveler intends to stay.
Question 15 All you need is a banana, some milk, an egg, some sugar and a blender. First, chop the banana into the blender. Then add in half a pint of milk. And next crack the egg into the same blender. After that put in two small spoons of sugar. Last, whip that up.
Question 16 It’s upstairs on the fourth floor and you go straight through the toy department. Then you’ll find the lift. Get out of the lift, you can find the counter just on the right side. They sell tickets for all the musical events in the city.
Question 17 Stories range from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be features of stars of the past, the present and the future. The director with the new film, the designer with the latest fashion, are all part of the new panorama.
Section Two. Questions 18—22
Question 18 First we’ll get out the map to see where all the great amusement parks are; then we’ll trace a route which can take us to as many of the parks as we can manage. Next we try to note down the resting places all along that route. And then we can start.
Question 19 This kind of sausage is cheaper even though it’s not on sale. It has no fantastic label, and the manufacturers never advertise, so they can keep the price down. And the quality is as good as that of the known brands.
Question 20 I would say your letter was one of the best we’ve received. I’m always surprised at the poor letters some people write to us. They write illegibly in long hand and they often fail to state their qualifications for the job.
Question 21 First of all, you’re on the wrong street. You have to walk more than two blocks to Hewitt Street where you can catch the No.21 bus. Get off the No.21 at Scott Road and transfer to No.4 bus going north. Then get off at the Wright Church.
Question 22 In this job, you would call on schools and colleges. You would visit typing chasses, demonstrate new machines and talk to school officials in an effort to interest them in buying our typewriters. We pay two hundred and fifty pounds a week plus 5% commission on sales.