Directions: You will hear some conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each questions and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. |
41. Why does the man congratulate the woman?
(A) She’s getting married.
(B) She’s having a baby.
(C) She got promoted.
(D) It’s her birthday today.
42. How does the woman feel about her promotion?
(A) She is reluctant.
(B) She is pleasantly surprised.
(C) She is unsatisfied.
(D) She is confused.
43. What is the woman’s new challenge at work?
(A) To manage a department store.
(B) To direct the Human Resource Department.
(C) To deal with a tough client.
(D) To lead the R&D Department.
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44. What makes the man shocked?
(A) The woman got fired.
(B) The woman quit her job.
(C) He got laid off.
(D) The woman got promoted.
45. Why did the woman make such a decision?
(A) The company is going to lay off some staff.
(B) The company is going bankrupt soon.
(C) She didn’t get along with her colleagues.
(D) She found herself incompetent at her job.
46. What will the woman do after she leaves the company?
(A) Teach in an elementary school.
(B) Take a trip to Japan.
(C) Pay a visit to the countryside.
(D) Work in his father’s factory.
41-43 (man) Gina, I want to congratulate you on your promotion to the director of the Research and Development Department. I am sure the department will grow even stronger and more closely united under your leadership. (woman) Thank you. It was a real surprise to me. I know I am not the one with the best experience, knowledge and skills in R&D. Although I am very grateful to have this opportunity to be the leader of the team, the new appointment is a real challenge to me. I just hope I won’t let you down. (man) Don’t be silly. You definitely deserve it for your outstanding performance at work. I believe you will prove a competent manager of our R&D Department. (woman) I will do whatever it takes to fulfill my responsibilities of this important position. | |
(男)吉娜,我要恭喜妳升上研發部主管。我相信這部門在妳的帶領下一定會更加茁壯,且更加團結。 (女) 謝謝,這對我來說真是個驚喜。我知道我並不是研發部門中最有經驗、有最多知識和技能的人。雖然我很感謝能有這個領導團隊的機會,但這個新任務對我來說還真的是個挑戰。我只希望不會讓你失望。 (男)別傻了。你在工作上的優異表現,絕對理當得到這次的升遷。我相信你會證明自己能勝任本公司研發部的經理一職。 (女)我會盡一切所能,來完成這重要職務的責任。 | |
41. Why does the man congratulate the woman? (A) She’s getting married. (B) She’s having a baby. (C) She got promoted. (D) It’s her birthday today. 男子為何要恭喜女子? (A) 她要結婚了。 (B) 她要生孩子了。 (C) 她得到升遷了。 (D) 今天是她的生日。 42. How does the woman feel about her promotion? (A) She is reluctant. (B) She is pleasantly surprised. (C) She is unsatisfied. (D) She is confused. 女子對升遷有什麼感覺? (A) 她很不情願。 (B) 她很驚喜。 (C) 她不滿意。 (D) 她很困惑。 43. What is the woman’s new challenge at work? (A) To manage a department store. (B) To direct the Human Resource Department. (C) To deal with a tough client. (D) To lead the R&D Department. 女子工作上的新挑戰是什麼? (A) 管理一家百貨公司。 (B) 領導人力資源部門。 (C) 應付一名難纏的客戶。 (D) 領導研發部門。 | ★☆☆☆☆ 答案:C 由對話中男子說I want to congratulate you on your promotion可知答案為C。 ★★☆☆☆ 答案:B 由對話中女子說It was really a surprise to me. 可知答案為B。 ★★★☆☆ 答案:D 由對話中的your promotion to the director of the Research and Development Department可知女子即將領導研發部門故選D。 |
44-46 (man) Samantha, I was so shocked when I heard about your sudden resignation last week. I know I should respect your decision, but I really think you should reconsider it. (woman) Well, as you may know, the company has made a decision to reduce the staff under the impact of the economic recession. I’d rather resign the job than get laid off. Since my father wants me to assist him in his factory, I think it’s high time I leave the company and work for my father. (man) Alright. I just want you to know that I enjoyed every minute working with you. I’m going to miss you very much. Wish you the best luck in your future. (woman) Thank you, Jerry. I will keep in touch with you. (男)珊蔓莎,我上週聽到妳突然要辭職的消息,真是震驚。我知道我應該要尊重妳的決定,但是我真的覺得妳應該要重新考慮一下。 (女)你可能也知道,公司在經濟衰退的衝擊下,已做出裁員的決定。我寧可自己辭職也不想被裁員。既然我爸希望我到他工廠幫忙,我覺得現在正是我離開公司,去幫我爸工作的時機。 (男)好吧!我只想讓妳知道,跟妳共事的每一刻都讓我覺得很愉快。我會很想念妳的。祝妳未來一帆風順。 (女)謝謝你,傑瑞。我會跟你保持聯絡的。 | |
44. What makes the man shocked? (A) The woman got fired. (B) The woman quit her job. (C) He got laid off. (D) The woman got promoted. 男子為何驚訝? (A) 女子被開除了。 (B) 女子辭職了。 (C) 他被裁員了。 (D) 女子獲得晉升。 45. Why did the woman make such a decision? (A) The company is going to lay off some staff. (B) The company is going bankrupt soon. (C) She didn’t get along with her colleagues. (D) She found herself incompetent at her job. 女子為何做出這個決定? (A) 公司即將裁員。 (B) 公司馬上要破產了。 (C) 她跟同事處得不好。 (D) 她發現自己不勝任這個工作。 46. What will the woman do after she leaves the company? (A) Teach in an elementary school. (B) Take a trip to Japan. (C) Pay a visit to the countryside. (D) Work in his father’s factory. 女子離開公司後會做什麼? (A) 在一間小學教書。 (B) 到日本旅遊。 (C) 到郊外走走。 (D) 到她爸的工廠工作。 | ★★☆☆☆ 答案:B 由對話中男子說I was so shocked when I heard about your sudden resignation可知答案為B。 ★★★★★ 答案:A 由對話中女子說the company has made a decision to reduce the staff以及I’d rather resign the job than get laid off.可知女子是因為想避免裁員而離職故選A。 ★★★☆☆ 答案:D 由對話中女子說assist him in his factory可知答案為D。 |