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一M B A英语真题及答案 Document serial number【NL89WT-NY98YT-NC8CB-NNUUT-NUT108】Part I Vocabulary and Structure (10%)Direction: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.1. The poor lady was too and distressed to talk about the tragedy.A. engagedB. exhaustedC. ignorantD. energetic2. At fist , the famous painting doesn't impress the audience at all.A. glanceB. gazeC. stareD. view3. Delegates agree to the plan in , but there were some details they didn't approve.A. disciplineB. theoryC. principleD. nature4. I took the medicine 10minutes ago, but the bitterness is still in my mouth.A. scatteringB. fellingC. maintainingD. lingering5. Since the of human history, human beings have been asking questions like "What is the essence of life."A. duskB. dustC. twinkle C. Dawn6. The eldest son all the family members to discuss how to celebrate the 50th weddinganniversary of their parents.A. ClusteredB. resembledC. assembledD. rendered7. I must leave now, ,if you want that book I'LL bring it you tomorrow .A. AccidentallyB. IncidentallyC. OccasionallyD. Subsequently8. My mother is a light sleeper, to any sound even as low as the humming of mosquito.A. alertB. acuteC. keenD. immune9. The newly built factory is in urgent need of a number of skilled and workers.A. consistentB. consciousC. confidentialD. conscientious10. As an outstanding scholar, he has become to the research team.A. seniorB. juniorC. indispensible C. independent11. Sixteen days after the earthquake, 40people, in their village, were rescued.A. trappedB. confinedC. enclosedD. captured12. Working far away from home, Jerry had to from downtown to his office everyday.A. wanderB. commuteC. rambleD. motion13. The finance minister has not been so since he raised taxes to an unbearable level.A. famousB. favorableC. popularD. preferable14. It is unimaginable for someone in such a high in the govemment to behave so badly in public.A. situationB. positionC. professionD. appointment15. Information given to employees must be , clear and in easy-to-follow language.A．convenient B．continuousC．constant D．concise16. John was very upset because he was by the police with breaking the law.A. sentencedB. arrestedC. accusedD. charged17. David likes country life and has decided farming.A. go in forB. go back onC. go along withD. go through with18. Jennifer has never really her son's death. It's very hard to accept the face that she'llnever have a child.A. come to terms withB. come up againstC. come out withD. come down to19. A national debate is now about whether we should replace golden weeks with paidVacations.A. in the wayB. by the wayC. under wayD. out of the way20. When a psychologist does a general experiment about the human mind, he selects people and asks them questions.A. at easeB. at randomB. in essence D. in sumIn1999, the price of oil hovered around $16 a barrel. By 2008, it had 21 the $100 a barrel mark. The reasons for the surge 22 from the dramatic growth of the economies of china and India to widespread 23 in oil-producing regions, including Iraq and Nigeria's delta region. Triple-digit oil prices have 24 the economic and political map of the world, 25 some old notions of power. Oil-rich nations are enjoying historic gains and opportunities, 26 major importers—including chinaand India, home to a third of the world's population-- 27 rising economic and social costs.Managing this new order is fast becoming a central 28 of global politics. Countries that need oil are clawing at each other to 29 scarce supplies, and are willing to deal with any government, 30 how unpleasant, to do it .In many poor nations with oil , the profits are being ,lost to corruption, 31 these countries of their best hope for development. And oil is fueling enormous investment funds run by foreign governments, 32 some in the west see as a new threat.Countries like Russia, Venezuela and Iran are well supplied with rising oil 33, a change reflected in newly aggressive foreign policies. But some unexpected countries are reaping benefits, 34 costs, from higher prices. Consider Germany. 35 it imports virtually all its oil, it has prospered from extensive trade with a booming Russia and the Middle East. German exports to Russia 36 128 percent from 2001 to 2006.In the United States, as already high gas prices rose 37 higher in the spring of 2008,the issue cropped up in the presidential campaign, with Senators McCain and Obama 38 for a federal gas tax holiday during the peak summer driving months. And driving habits began to 39 ,as sales of small cars jumped and mass transport systems 40 the country reported a sharp increase in riders.21. A. come B. gone C. crossed D. arrived22. A. covered B. discovered C. arranged D. ranged23. A. intensity B. infinity C. insecurity D. instability24. A. drawn B. redrawn C. retained D. reviewed25. A. fighting B. struggling C. challenging D. threatening26. A. and B. while C. thus D. though27. A. confine B. conflict C. conform D. confront28. A. problem B. question C. matter D. event29. A. look for B. lock up C. send out D. keep off30. A. no matter B. what if C. only if D. in spite of31. A. abolishing B. depriving C. destroying D. eliminating32. A. what B. that C. which D. whom33. A. interests B. taxes C. incomes D. revenues34. A. as many as B. as good as C. as far as D. as well as35. A. Although B. Because C. Since D. As36. A. advanced B. grew C. reduces D. multiplied37. A. even B. still C. rather D. fairly38. A. asking B. requesting C. calling D. demanding39. A. change B. turn C. shift D. transform40. A. for B. from C. across D. overPart III Reading Comprehension (40%)Direction: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil.PASSAGE1.Henric Ibsen ,author of the play"A Doll's House", in which a pretty, helpless housewife abandonsHer husband and children to seek a more serious life, would surely have approved.. From JanuaryIst ,2008, all public companies in Norway are obliged to ensure that at least 40% of their board directors are women. Most firms have obeyed the law, which was passed in about 75 out of the 480 or so companies it affects are still too male for the government's liking. They will shortly receive a letter informing them that they have until the end of February to act , or face the legal consequences---which could include being dissolved.Before the law was proposed, about 7% of board members in Norway were female , according to the Centre for Corporate Diversity .The number has since jumped to 36%. That is far higher than the average of 9% for big companies across Europe or America's 15% for the Fortune 's stock exchange and its main business lobby oppose the law, as do many businessmen." I am against quotas for women or men as a matter of principle," says Sverre Munck , head of international operations at a media firm. "Board members of public companies should be chosen solely on the basis of merit and experience,"be says. Several firms have even given up their public status in order to escape the new law.Companies have had to recruit about 1,000 women in four years. Many complain that it has beenDifficult to find experienced candidates. Because of this, some of the best women have collected as many as 25-35 directorships each, and are known in Norwegian business circles as the "golden skirts". One reason for the scarcity is that there are fairly few women in management in Norwegian companies---they occupy around 15% of senior positions. It has been particularly hard for firms in the oil, technology and financial industries to find women with a enough experience.Some people worry that their relative lack of experience may keep women quiet on boards, and thatIn turn could mean that boards might become less able to hold managers to account. Recent history in Norway, however, suggests that the right women can make strong directors. "Women feel more compelled than men to do their homework," says Ms Reksten Skaugen , who was voted Norway's chairman of the year for 2007, "and we can afford to ask the hard questions, because women are not always expected to know the answers."41. The author mentions Ibsen's play in the first paragraph in order to .A. depict women's dilemma at workB. explain the newly passed lawC. support Norwegian governmentD. introduce the topic under discussion42. A public company that fails to obey the new law could be forced to.A. pay a heavy fineB. close down its businessC. change to a private businessD. sign a document promising to act43. To which of the following is Sverre Munck most likely to agreeA. A set ratio of women in a board is unreasonable.B. A reasonable quota for women at work needs to be set.C. A common principle should be followed by all companies.D. An inexperienced businessman is not subject to the new law.author attributes the phenomenon of "golden skirts" to.A. the small number of qualified females in managementB. the over-recruitment of female managers in public companiesC. the advantage women enjoy when competing for senior positionsD. the discrimination toward women in Norwegian business circles45. The main idea of the passage might be.A. female power and liberation in NorwayB. the significance of Henric Ibsen's playC. women's status in Norwegian firmsD. the constitution of board members in NorwayPASSAGE2.While there's never a good age to get cancer, people in their 20s and 30s can feel particularly isolated. The average age of a cancer patient at diagnosis is 67. Children with cancer often are treated at pediatric (小儿科的) cancer centers, but young adults have a tough time finding peers, often sitting side-by-side during treatments with people who could be their grandparents. In her new book Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips, writer Kris Carr looks at cancer from the perspective of a young adult who confronts death just as she's discovering life. Ms. Carr was 31 when she was diagnosed with a rare from of cancer that had generated tumors on her liver and lungs.Ms. Carr reacted with the normal feelings of shock and sadness. She called her parents and stocked up on organic food, determined to become a "full-time healing addict." Then she picked up the phone and called everyone in her address book, asking if they knew other young women with cancer. The result was her own personal "cancer posse": a rock concert tour manager, a model, a fashion magazine editor, a cartoonist and a MTV celebrity, to name a few. This club of "cancer babes" offered support, advice and fashion tips, among other things.Ms. Carr put her cancer experience in a recent Learning Channel documentary, and she has written a practical guide about how she coped. Cancer isn't funny, but Ms. Carr often is. She swears, she makes up names for the people who treat her ( Dr. Fabulous and Dr. Guru ), and she even makes second sound fun ("cancer road trips," she calls them).She leaves the medical advice to doctors, instead offering insightful and practical tips that reflect the world view of a young adult. "I refused to let cancer ruin my party," she writes. " There are just too many cool things to do and plan and live for."Ms. Carr still has cancer, but it has stopped progressing. Her cancer tips include using time-saving mass e-mails to keep friends informed, sewing or buying fashionable hospital gowns so you're not stuck with regulation blue or gray and playing Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" so loud you neighbors call the police. Ms. Carr also advises an eyebrow wax and a new outfit before you tell the important people in your illness. " people you tell are going to cautious and not so cautiously try to see the cancer, so dazzle them instead with your miracle," she writes.While her advice may sound superficial, it gets to the heart of what every cancer patient wants: the chance to live life just as she always did, and maybe better.46. Which of the following groups is more vulnerable to cancerA. Children.B. People in their 20s and 30s.C. Young adults.D. Elderly people.47. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _______.A. Kris Carr is a female writerB. Kris Carr is more than 31-year-old.C. Kris Carr works in a cancer center.D. Kris Carr is very optimistic.48. The phrase "cancer posse" (Line 4, ) probably refers to ________A. a cancer research organizationB. a group of people who suffer from cancerC. people who have recovered from cancerD. people who cope with cancer49. Kris Carr make up names for the people who treat her because ________A. she is depressed and likes swearingB. she is funny and likes playing jokes on doctorC. she wants to leave the medical advice to doctorD. she tries to leave a good impression on doctor50. From Kris Carr's cancer tips we may infer that ________A. she learned to use e-mails after she got cancerB. she wears fashionable dress even after suffering from cancerC. hospital gowns for cancer patients are usually not in bright colorsD. the neighbors are very friendly with cancer patients PASSAGE3。

MBA英语历年真题阅读理解及参考答案详解

MBA英语历年真题阅读理解及参考答案详解Ruth Simmons joined Goldman Sachs's board as an outside director in January 2000; a year later she became president of Brown University. For the rest of the decade she apparently managed both roles without attracting much criticism. But by the end of 2009 Ms. Simmons was under fire for having sat on GoLd man's compensation committee; how could she have let those enormous bonus payouts pass unremarked? By February the next year Ms. Simmons had left the board. Theposition was taking up too much time, she said.Outside directors are supposed to serve as helpfuL, yet less biased, advisers on a firm's board.Having made their wealth and their reputations elsewhere, they presumably have enough independence to disagree with the chief executive's proposals. If the sky, and the share price, is falling, outside directors should be able to give advice based on having weathered their own crises.The researchers from Ohio University used a database that covered more than 10,000 firms and more than 64,000 different directors between 1989 and 2004. Then they simply checked which directors stayed from one proxy statement to the next. The most LikeLy reason for departing a board was age, so the researchers concentrated on those "surprise" departure, the probability that the company will subsequently have to restate earnings increases by nearly 20%. The likelihood of being named in a federal class-action lawsuit also increases, and the stock is likely to perform worse. The effect tended to be larger for larger firms. Although a correlation between them leaving and subsequent bad performance at the firm is suggestive, it does not mean that such directors arealways jumping off a sinking ship. Often they "trade up," leaving riskier, smaller firms for larger and more stable firms.But the researchers believe that outside directors have an easiertime of avoiding a blow to their reputations if they leave a firm before bad news breaks, even if a review of history shows they were on the board at the time any wrongdoing occurred. Firms who want to keep their outside directors through tough time may have to create incentives. Otherwise outside directors will follow the example of Ms. Simmons, once again very popular on campus.21. According to Paragraph 1, Ms. Simmons was criticizedfor_______.A. gaining excessive profitsB. failing to fulfill her dutyC. refusing to make compromisesD. leaving the board in tough times22. We learn from Paragraph 2 that outside directors are supposed to be _______.A. generous investorsC. share price forecastersB. unbiased executivesD. independent advisers23. According to the researchers from Ohio University, after an outside director's surprise departure, the firm i8 likely to _______.A. become more stableB. report increased earningsC. do less well in the stock marketD. perform worse in lawsuits.24.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that outside directors_______.A. may stay for the attractive offers from the firmB. have often had the records of wrong doings in the firmC. are accustomed to stress-free work in the firmD. will decline incentives from the firm25. The author's attitude toward the role of outside directors is _______.A. permissiveB. positiveC. scornfulD. critical参考答案21.答案 B.本题信息点是Ms. simmons was criticized (Simmons 受到批评)，该信息出现在第一段第三句话…simmons was under fire. . 中，其中under fire 意为“受到攻击”，即“受到批评”之意。

MBA联考英语模拟试题及答案解析(10)

MBA联考英语模拟试题及答案解析（10）(1~20/共20题) ClozeDirections: For each numbered blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best one and blacken the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a pencil.The country"s inadequate mental health system gets the most attention after instances of mass violence that the nation has seen repeatedly over the past few months. Not all who 1 these sorts of cruelties are mentally ill, but 2 have been. After each, the national discussion quickly, but temporarily, turns toward the mental health services that may have 3 to prevent another attack. Mental illness usually is not as dangerous or dramatic. 4 23 million Americans live with mental disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Very few of these men and women are 5 mass-murderers; they need help for their own well-being and for that of their 6 . The Affordable Care Act has significantly increased insurance coverage 7 mental health care. But that may not be enough to expand 8 to insufficient mental-health-care resources.Rep. Tim Murphy has a bill that would do so. The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act is more 8 than other recent efforts to reform the system and perhaps has the brightest prospects in a divided Congress. The 9 would reorganize the billions the federal government pours into mental health services. It would 10 the way Medicaid pays for certain mental health treatments. It would fund mental health clinics that 11 certain medical standards. And it would 12 states to adopt policies that allow judges to order some severely mentally ill people to undergo treatment.Not everyone is satisfied. Some patients" advocates have 13 Mr. Murphy"s approach as coercive and 14 to those who need help. The government should not be expanding the system"s capability to hospitalize or impose treatment on those 15 severe episodes, they say. It should instead be investing in community care that 16 the need for more serious treatment. 17 , for a small class who will not accept treatment between hospital visits or repeat arrests, they say, states have good reason to 18 them to accept care, under judicial supervision. Mr. Murphy"s reform package may not prevent the next Sandy Hook. 19 the changes would help relieve a lot of suffering that does not make the front page.第1题A.grantmitC.affordD.award第2题A.manyB.fewC.moreD.much第3题A.requestedB.demandedC.failedD.attempted第4题A.NeatlyB.ConsiderablyC.NearlyD.Hardly第5题A.inevitableB.necessaryC.certainD.potential第6题A.careersB.hospitalsC.schoolsD.families第7题A.forB.againstC.withD.without第8题A.warningB.accessC.demandD.way第9题A.preferableB.ineffectiveC.singleprehensive 第10题A.billB.methodC.linkw第11题A.confirmB.changeC.refuseD.hold第12题A.haveB.makeC.meetD.accord第13题A.admitB.pushC.retardmand第14题A.praisedB.appreciatedC.scoldedD.condemned第15题A.harmfulB.beneficialC.uncertainD.considerate第16题A.looking intoB.taking onC.dealing withD.going through第17题A.heads offB.interferes withC.takes offD.copes with第18题A.ThusB.BecauseC.HoweverD.And第19题A.inviteB.allowC.requireD.refute第20题A.AndB.ButC.ThereforeD.Besides下一题(21~25/共25题) Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 4 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a pencil.Professor Kumar Bhatt, founder and head of Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), and Rob Meakin, a personnel director at Marconi, have developed a partnership to train engineers and managers to become e-literate. The New Knowledge Partnership will include a team of 40 Marconi managers in what Professor Bhatt calls electronic engineering management or E2. A wide range of engineering and non-engineering companies has expressed interest in these exciting programs.Professor Bhatt believes that e-commerce is changing the business environment to a huge extent. Many chief executives do not understand the power of the new technologies and, in some cases, are actually resisting change. He says, "as long as enough industry leaders realize its potential benefits, e-business will make possible a second productivity revolution in Britain. This could take the economy close to eliminating the still substantial competitiveness gap with its main rivals. Over the last five years in the US there has been a 30% improvement in manufacturing sector productivity because of information technology. In Britain we can achieve more than that and successful e-business will be worth billions to the UK economy." Already Britain makes more use of computer-aided design and manufacture (CAD/CAM) and management information technology systems than other European countries, and has a government that actively promotes e-business.But, observes Professor Bhatt, Britain has never used technology as a growth driver. "The thing about electronic engineering management is that you can keep your legacy systems; you just need to link those systems with an information engine. At the touch of a button it will allow project managers to see the status of a project, identify problems precisely and make virtually immediate decisions based on information that will be much more complete than in the past." The E2 program is the result of an alliance by the Warwick Manufacturing Group with America"s leading e-commerce study center, Carnegie Mellon. The latter will be responsible for training many of the Marconi managers in America, where the group has half its business. In Britain, Professor Bhatt has linked up with Sun Microsystems, Oracle and Parametric Technology, to set up a multi-million pound E2 design and manufacturing center at the university which will be used for training and research.Professor Bhatt believes that e-commerce is changing business to such an extent that WMG is likely to be renamed Warwick Electronic Manufacturing Group. But, he warns "The move to globalize because of e-commerce is racing ahead. Although the net allows British industry to overtake their European peers, it also offers Asian countries to leapfrog (跃过) the West. For the first time it is not the privilege of the western world because this technology is universal."第21题Professor Bhatt and Rob Meakin have developed a method to ______.A.teach electronic engineering managementB.train employees to be acquainted with e-commerceC.train employees to be engineers and managersD.teach employees about developing a partnership第22题How does Professor Bhatt feel about many leaders in companies?A.They do not understand a possible second productivity revolution in Britain.B.They are excited about change.C.They are ready for e-business.D.They sometimes are against the change resulted from new technologies.第23题According to the passage, what do you know about e-business in Britain?A.E-business has eliminated many competitive rivals.B.E-business has done many benefits to big companies.C.Many companies have joined in the E2 business program.D.E-business has great potential and will make changes in the country.第24题According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Britain can be competitive to US in the area of information technology.B.Britain has already taken the advantages of running engineering management.C.As with many other European countries, Britain has made use of computer-aided systems.D.E-commerce has offered opportunities to European countries to eliminate the competitiveness gap with all the rivals.第25题WMG would like to change its name because ______.A.Britain is going to catch up with all other European countries in the field of electronic engineering managementB.business has been influenced so much by e-commerceC.the e-commerce has offered Asian countries the chance to overtake Britain and the rest of EuropeD.e-business is very popular and will become universal上一题下一题(26~30/共25题) Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 4 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a pencil.Latino youths need better education for Arizona to take full advantage of the possibilities their exploding population offers. Arizona"s fast-growing Latino population offers the state tremendous promise and a challenge. Even more than the aging of the baby boomers, the Latino boom is fundamentally reorienting the state"s economic and social structure.Immigration and natural increase have added 600,000 young Latino residents to the state"s population in the past decade. Half of the population younger than 18 in both Phoenix and Tucson is now Latino. Within 20 years, Latinos will make up half of the homegrown entry-level labor pool in the state"s two largest labor markets.What is more, Hispanics are becoming key economic players. Most people don"t notice it, but Latinos born in Arizona make up much of their immigrant parents" economic and educational, deficits. For example, second-generation Mexican-Americans secure an average of 12 grades of schooling where their parents obtained less than nine. That means they erase 70 percent of their parents" lag behind third-generation non-Hispanic Whites in a single generation.All of this hands the state a golden opportunity. At a time when many states will struggle with labor shortages because of modest population growth, Arizona has a priceless chance to build a populous, hardworking and skilled workforce on which to base future prosperity. The problem is that Arizona and its Latino residents may not be able to seize this opportunity. Far too many ofArizona"s Latinos drop out of high school or fail to obtain the basic education needed for more advanced study. As a result, educational deficits are holding back many Latinos—and the state as well. To be sure, construction and low-end service jobs continue to absorb tens of thousands of Latino immigrants with little formal education. But over the long term, most of Arizona"s Latino citizens remain ill-prepared to prosper in an increasingly demanding knowledge economy.For the reason, the educational uplift of Arizona"s huge Latino population must move to the center of the state"s agenda. After all, the education deficits of Arizona"s Latino population will severely cramp the fortunes of hardworking people if they go unaddressed and could well undercut the state"s ability to compete in the new economy. At the entry level, slower growth rates may create more competition for low-skill jobs, displacing Latinos from a significant means of support. At the higher end, shortages of Latinos educationally ready to move up will make it much harder for knowledge-based companies staff to get high-skill positions.第26题The Latino population is changing Arizona"s ______.A.aging problemcational systemC.economic structureD.financial deficits第27题What can be inferred from the third paragraph?A.The Latino population in Arizona is made up of Hispanics and Mexican-Americans.B.The first-generation Latinos are immigrants instead of being born in America.C.70 percent of the first-generation Latinos had less schooling than nine years.D.The educational system used to be in favor of the non-Hispanic Whites.第28题"Educational deficits" (Lines 6—7, Para. 4) most probably means that ______.A.the state did not put much money into educationB.many Latinos are too poor to obtain educationcation is not a profitable enterpriseD.many Latinos are not well-educated第29题According to the author, Arizona should give highest priority to ______.A.controlling the Latino populationB.enhancing the educational level of the Latino populationC.improving the knowledge-based economyD.building the Latino population into hardworking and skilled workforce第30题It is implied that, in the long run, most Latinos in Arizona will ______.A.be joblessB.be badly-paidC.do low-skill jobsD.do high-skill jobs上一题下一题(31~35/共25题) Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 4 passages in this section. Eachpassage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a pencil.As obvious as it may sound, the truth is there are a lot of businesses out there. The odds of not having any competition are next to impossible, and something any worthwhile business, whether big or small, has to eventually come to accept. Every one of those businesses are trying to do the exact same thing: get people to buy their products. When flooded with so many potential prospects it isn"t always easy for the customers to know which business is the best and which one has the best product. What you need to do is to help them along.Differentiating your business and your products from the competitors is by far one of the most important details when dealing With any kind of industry. Everything a company does, from the creative ads they run to the inventive promotions they produce to the full color business cards they hand out is geared towards separating themselves from the rest of the flock. If you"re going to compete with them you"re going to have to do the same, and do it more effectively. Sometimes the most effective approaches can be some of the most simple. Printing well-colored brochures gives businesses the chance to show their customers the subtle or not so subtle differences between them and the competitors, whether it is better designs, better features, or better prices. Handing them a list of all the products or services you offer allows them the ability to see exactly what they"re getting when they do business with you, and the more customers know about a business the better the odds are they"ll feel comfortable with them.But, even going beyond the products, boosting up your company can also be an effective tool to place you above the competitors. When you hand a person a business card, fully colored with a unique design you"re handing him a means to remember you. A business card can say a lot about a person and the business be run. Simple, drab colors can be off putting to the person looking for a friendlier business. The right color scheme alone can differentiate you from the competitors, and once you"ve managed to separate yourself out, you"ll be in a prime position to be whom the person favors when they need that specific product.With competition as steep as it is today, every business has its hands full trying to stay above the rest. When every little thing counts, the business the customers will take to heart will be the one who can show them just why they"re the best qualified. Printing out the right kind of colorful brochure or business card can be a valuable method of stepping away from the crowded business field.第31题According to the writer, what does every business, regardless of its size, make effort to achieve nowadays?A.Get people to buy their products.B.Design and produce new products.C.Make their prices more competitive.D.Better the quality of their present products.第32题Why do some companies design their business cards in full color?A.To keep up with the trend.B.To make the cards look fancy.C.To distinguish themselves from others.D.To vividly demonstrate the corporate culture.第33题What would help customers know better about your business when doing business with them?A.Inviting them to kinds of exhibitions related.B.Showing them the price of your products.C.Asking them to find out the subtle differences between you and the competitors.D.Giving them a catalogue of all the products or services your business provides.第34题According to the last paragraph, what kind of business will make the customers think seriously? It"s the business that can ______.A.provide comprehensive after-sales serviceB.always offer the lowest price in the marketC.show customers why they are the best qualifiedD.convince customers that they are the largest in this field第35题The writer suggests that companies ______ for the sake of effective product differentiation.A.step away from the crowded business fieldB.make as many advertisements in newspapers as possibleC.manage to enter competitive markets whenever possibleD.print out the right kind of colorful brochure or business card上一题下一题(36~40/共25题) Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 4 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a pencil.Virtually all consumers will have a credit card in their lives. Selecting a credit card should not be something taken lightly, card companies are constantly looking for new consumers, but only after wisely comparing offers should you select a provider. Pick a company that will give you a reasonable rate and one that incentivizes their program with some type of reward for using their card.Almost without fail, rewards cards typically give consumers money back on their purchases or allow you to accumulate points toward prizes on future purchases. If you charge $10,000 per year and your rewards card pays you a 2% reward on purchases, you will receive $200 from the company. Usually you will gain the funds in the form of several credits to your account spread out over the course of year, but in some cases you will receive the rewards in the form of a check. Rewards cards are free money? Only if you do not have to pay an annual fee and you pay your credit card off every month. If you do not pay your card off every month, your reward could easily be overshadowed by monthly interest payments, especially if your interest rate is high. Not too many companies pay rewards and give you a low rate at the same time. In theory, even if you carry balances for as little as 2-3 months before paying your card off you could find your rewards for the entire year outweighed by finance charges.So you need to consider the following when selecting your card. First, is there an annual cap on purchases? Many rewards cards will limit to you the amount of cash back funds or rewards points you can accumulate in one year. Most people never come close to the figure, but if you are abusiness traveler you can quickly approach and pass these limitations within the year. Second, do points eventually drop off? The majority of rewards cards only allow you to accumulate points for three years before they begin to drop off. If your next car purchase is five years away and you have a program that drops off points, you could find the first two years of card usage to be a waste as those points would vanish. If you still want that particular rewards card, only use it in years 3, 4, and 5 so that when it comes time to purchase your new car you will not have lost any points. You could consider getting and using another rewards card for a different rewards system to cover years 1 and 2.All in all, rewards card can be a useful option for the savvy consumer. Remember, points do fall off and carrying balances from month to month will wipe out the value of the card in short order. By showing plenty of discipline you can make rewards cards work well for you.第36题Consumers had better choose a provider of a credit card with ______.A.the promise of giving their money back on their purchasesB.the rewards in the form of a checkC.a reasonable rate and reward for using their cardD.the chance of giving their money back in a short time第37题If you do not pay your card off every month, ______.A.your rewards cards are free moneyB.you have to pay an annual feeC.your reward is outweighed by interestD.no companies pay rewards第38题If you often travel on business, ______.A.you"d better consider taking a cap with youB.many rewards cards will not limit to youC.you will never come close to the limitationD.you"d better choose a higher limitation card第39题To avoid losing any points, ______.A.you have to purchase a car five years laterB.you"d better purchase in the accumulating limitationC.you will never come close to the limitationD.you have to waste the two years points第40题What does the author imply by saying "rewards cards can be a useful option for the savvy consumer"?A.Rewards cards are helpful when people know them totally well.B.Rewards cards are useful only when people purchase with them.C.The value of the card will vanish from month to month in short time.D.Rewards cards will serve people with comfort and convenience.上一题下一题(41~45/共25题) Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 4 passages in this section. Eachpassage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a pencil.A hospital is an institution that provides medical services for a community. The doctors, nurses, and other personnel of a hospital work to restore health to sick and injured people. They also try to prevent disease and maintain health in the community. Some hospitals serve as centers for medical education and research.Most hospitals are short-term hospitals in which the majority of patients stay less than 30 days. Patients spend an average of 4 to 8 days in a short-term hospital. In long-term hospitals, most patients stay more than 30 days. People having their tonsils removed would go to a short-term hospital. Those with severe mental illnesses may stay in a long-term institution because of the time needed to treat their condition.A general hospital provides services for most people and illnesses. A special hospital cares for certain people or certain illnesses. For example, pediatric hospitals treat only children. Rehabilitation hospitals provide services to help people adjust to mental and physical disabilities.A hospital may perform other services besides treating the sick. Research hospitals conduct medical research. Teaching hospitals educate future physicians, nurses, and laboratory specialists.A teaching hospital may form part of a university medical center, or it may be a general hospital associated with a medical school.In the professional services department, physicians play an important role and lead a large medical team working for the hospital. The medical team also includes physicians in training. These interns come from medical schools and work in a hospital for practical experience. The nursing staff forms the largest group in the patient care team. Professional nurses, generally called registered nurses, have graduated from a nursing school. They carry out much of the patients" care under the guidance of physicians. They also direct other members of the nursing staff, including practical nurses, nurse"s aides, and nurse attendants. These men and women do many tasks to train the registered nurses for work requiring the special skills.There are many other important departments in a hospital besides the professional services department. The hospital pharmacy provides medicines that physicians order for patients. The central service department maintains medical supplies. The food service department prepares meals for patients and staff members. The hospital laboratories conduct tests that help doctors diagnose and treat illnesses. The radiology department makes X rays to help physicians diagnose diseases and injuries. The medical records department keeps a record on every patient. If former patients return to the hospital, their medical record helps the physician diagnose and treat their illness. The admitting office schedules patients for admission at the request of their physician and assigns them to a room. And the business office lists each patient"s charges, prepares a bill, and records payments received.A. his graduation from a medical school1 The function of a hospital is to ______. B. provide medical education and conduct research in medicine2 The doctors,nurses,and other personnel of a hospital treat and cure disease and ______. C. provide medical services for a community3 An intern is a doctor serving as an assistant physician in a hospital,generally just after ______.D. restore health from a chronic disease4 The departments of hospital laboratories,radiology department and medical records department help physicians ______. E. diagnose diseases and injuries5 Registered nurses are another name for ______. F. have the appendix removedG. professional nurses第41题第42题第43题第44题第45题上一题下一题(1/1) Translation Directions: In this section there is a passage in English. Translate it into Chinese and write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.第46题Expectations surrounding education have spun out of control. On top of a seven-hour school day, our kids march through hours of nightly homework, daily sports practices and band rehearsals, and weekend-consuming assignments and tournaments. Each activity is seen as a step on the ladder to a top college, an enviable job and a successful life. Children living in poverty who aspire to college face the same daunting admissions arms race, as well as the burden of competing for scholarships, with less support than their privileged peers. Even those not bound for college are ground down by the constant measurement in schools under pressure to push through mountains of rote, impersonal material as early as preschool. Yet instead of empowering them to thrive, this drive for success is eroding children"s health and undermining their potential. Modem education is actually making them sick. Working together, parents, educators and students can make small but important changes.上一题下一题(1/2)Writing第47题Directions:Write an essay based on the following chart. In your writing, you should1) describe the chart, and2) give your comments.You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET.图片某市居民上网方式调查上一题下一题(2/2)Writing第48题Directions:You will graduate from university and intend to be a volunteer to go to Guizhou Province, southwest China. After reading the notice of recruitment, write a letter to president of your university to1) express your wish to go to Guizhou province,2) state your reasons, and3) present your plans.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your own name. Use "Li Ming" instead.Do not write the address.上一题交卷交卷答题卡答案及解析(1~20/共20题) ClozeDirections: For each numbered blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best one and blacken the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a pencil.The country"s inadequate mental health system gets the most attention after instances of mass violence that the nation has seen repeatedly over the past few months. Not all who 1 these sorts of cruelties are mentally ill, but 2 have been. After each, the national discussion quickly, but temporarily, turns toward the mental health services that may have 3 to prevent another attack. Mental illness usually is not as dangerous or dramatic. 4 23 million Americans live with mental disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Very few of these men and women are 5 mass-murderers; they need help for their own well-being and for that of their 6 . The Affordable Care Act has significantly increased insurance coverage 7 mental health care. But that may not be enough to expand 8 to insufficient mental-health-care resources.Rep. Tim Murphy has a bill that would do so. The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act is more 8 than other recent efforts to reform the system and perhaps has the brightest prospects in a divided Congress. The 9 would reorganize the billions the federal government pours into mental health services. It would 10 the way Medicaid pays for certain mental health treatments. It would fund mental health clinics that 11 certain medical standards. And it would 12 states to adopt policies that allow judges to order some severely mentally ill people to undergo treatment.Not everyone is satisfied. Some patients" advocates have 13 Mr. Murphy"s approach as coercive and 14 to those who need help. The government should not be expanding the system"s capability to hospitalize or impose treatment on those 15 severe episodes, they say. It should instead be investing in community care that 16 the need for more serious treatment. 17 , for a small class who will not accept treatment between hospital visits or repeat arrests, they say, states have good reason to 18 them to accept care, under judicial supervision. Mr. Murphy"s reform package may not prevent the next Sandy Hook. 19 the changes would help relieve a lot of suffering that does not make the front page.第1题A.grantmitC.affordD.award参考答案： B 您的答案：未作答答案解析：[考点] 动词辨析[解析] 此处的句意为“不是所有______这些残酷罪行的人都有心理疾病……”。

历年mba英语考试真题答案解析

历年mba英语考试真题答案解析历年MBA英语考试真题答案解析随着全球经济的快速发展，MBA（Master of Business Administration，工商管理硕士）已经成为求职者们追逐成功的热门选择。

而英语则是MBA考试中不可或缺的一环。

历年的MBA英语考试真题不仅是备考的重要参考资料，也是了解自己英语水平和取得突破的关键所在。

本文将对历年MBA英语考试真题进行解析，帮助读者们更好地掌握考试技巧和提高英语水平。

一. 解析真题中的阅读理解部分阅读理解是MBA英语考试中的一个重要部分，它要求考生们快速阅读文章并回答相应的问题。

不同年份的真题会涉及不同的主题，但基本考察的是考生的理解能力和推理能力。

接下来，我们将针对历年真题中的阅读理解部分进行解析。

篇章1：健康与生活方式该篇章主要讲述了健康与生活方式的关系。

文章强调了良好的生活方式对于健康的重要性，并提供了一些养生的建议，包括均衡饮食、适度运动和保持良好的心态。

问题1：根据文章，为什么维持良好的生活方式对于我们的健康很重要？答案解析：根据文章中的信息，良好的生活方式可以帮助我们保持良好的健康状态。

良好的饮食、适度运动和积极的心态可以使我们的身体保持健康，提高免疫力。

问题2：列举文中提到的促进健康的方法。

答案解析：根据文章，提到了三种促进健康的方法，一是均衡饮食，二是适度运动，三是保持良好的心态。

篇章2：环保与可持续发展该篇章主要讲述了环境保护和可持续发展的重要性。

文章中提到了环境污染和资源浪费对我们的社会和经济造成的负面影响，并提出了一些解决方案，如减少碳排放、推广可再生能源等。

问题1：文章提到的环境污染和资源浪费给我们的社会和经济带来了哪些问题？答案解析：根据文章中的信息，环境污染和资源浪费给我们的社会和经济带来了严重的影响，如气候变化、生态灾难、资源短缺等。

问题2：提供一种解决环境问题的方法。

答案解析：文章提到了减少碳排放和推广可再生能源是解决环境问题的方法之一。

MBA英语真题和答案解析

MBA英语真题和答案解析Section I Use of EnglishDirections：Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered black and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)The Internet affords anonymity to its users, a blessing to privacy and freedom of speech. But that very anonymity is also behind the explosion of cyber-crime that has 1 across the Web.Can privacy be preserved 2 bringing safety and security to a world that seems increasingly 3 ?Last month, Howard Schmidt, the nation’s cyber-czar, offered the federal government a 4 to make the Web a safer place-a “voluntary trusted identity” system that would be the high-tech 5 of a physical key, a fingerprint and a photo ID card, all rolled 6 one. The system might use a smart identity card, or a digital credential 7 to a specific computer .and wouldauthenticate users at a range of online services.The idea is to 8 a federation of private online identity systems. User could 9 which system to join, and only registered users whose identities have been authenticated could navigate those systems. The approach contrasts with one that would require an Internet driver’s license 10 by the government.Google and Microsoft are among companies that already have these“single sign-on”syst ems that make it possible for users to 11 just once but use many different services.12.the approach would create a “walled garden” n cyberspace, with safe “neighborhoods” and bright “streetlights” to establish a sense of a 13 community.Mr. Schmidt described it as a “voluntary ecosystem” in which “individuals and organizations can complete online transactions with 14 ,trusting the identities of each other and the identities of the infrastructure 15 which the transaction runs”.Still, the administration’s plan has 16 privacy rights activists. Some applaud the approach; others areconcerned. It seems clear that such a scheme is an initiative push toward what would 17 be a compulsory Internet “drive’s license” mentality.The plan has also been greeted with 18 by some computer security experts, who worry that the “voluntary ecosystem” envisioned by Mr. Schmidt would still leave much of the Internet 19 .They argue that all Internet users should be 20 to register and identify themselves, in the same way that drivers must be licensed to drive on public roads.1．A.swept B.skipped C.walkedD.ridden2．A.for B.within C.while D.though3．A.careless wless C.pointlessD.helpless4．A.reason B.reminder promiseD.proposal5 rmation． B.interferenceC.entertainmentD.equivalent6．A.by B.into C.from D.over 7．A.linked B.directed C.chainedpared8．A.dismiss B.discover C.createD.improve9．A.recall B.suggest C.selectD.realize10．A.relcased B.issued C.distributed D.delivered11．A.carry on B.linger on C.set inD.log in12．A.In vain B.In effect C.In return D.In contrast13．A.trusted B.modernized c.thriving peting14．A.caution B.delight C.confidenceD.patience15．A.on B.after C.beyond D.across16．A.divided B.disappointed C.protected D.united17．A.frequestly B.incidentallyC.occasionallyD.eventually18．A.skepticism B.releranceC.indifferenceD.enthusiasm19．A.manageable B.defendableC.vulnerableD.invisible20．A.invited B.appointed C.allowed D.forced完形填空参考答案1~5 ACBDD 6~10 BACCB 11~15 DBACA 16~20 ADACD。

MBA英语历年真题答案详解

2001年MBA英语真题及答案考生须知选择题的答案须用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上，其它笔填涂的或做在试卷或其它类型答题卡上的答案无效。

其他题一律用蓝色或黑色钢笔或圆珠笔在答题纸上按规定要求作答，凡做在试卷上或未做在指定位置的答案无效。

交卷时，请配合监考人员验收，并请监考人员在准考证相应位置签字（作为考生交卷的凭据）。

否则，所产生的一切后果由考生自负。

2001年全国攻读工商管理硕士研究生入学考试英语试题Section I Vocabulary (10 points)Directions:There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.1.The annual------of the department store starts tomorrow.A stocking.B stocktakingC stockpiling.D stockholding.2A warranty.B promiseC certificate.D recejpt.3.In many countries tobacco and medicine are government------.A control.B monopolyC business.D belongings.4.Bank notes are not usually------into gold nowadays.A inverted.B revertibleC convertible.D diverting.5.I------you that the goods will be delivered next week.A insist.B confirmC assure.D ensure.6.The manager just------his resignation to the board meeting yesterday and today another one took his place.A sent up.B sent offC sent out.D sent in.7.Let s not------over such a trifle!A fall through.B fall outC fall off.D fall back.8.The cultures of China and Japan have shared many features,but each has used them according to its national------.A personality.B temperamentC interest.D destiny.9.Our journey was slow because the train stopped------at different villages.A gradually.B continuouslyC constantly.D continually.10.When he realized the police had spotted him,the man------the exit as quickly as possible.A made for.B made outC made up to.D made way.11.The goods------when we arrived at the airport.A were just unloaded.B were just being unloadedC were just been unloaded.D had just unloaded.12.The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds------his argument in favor of the new theory.A which to base on.B on which to baseC to base on which.D which to be based on.13.I think your words carry more weight than------.A anybody else s.B that of anybody sC anybody else.D else anybody s.14.The second book was------by August 1996,but two years later,the end was still nowhere in sight.A to complete.B completedC to have been completed.D to have completed.15.I would have gone to visit him in the hospital had it been at all possible,but I------fully occupied the whole of last week.A were.B wasC had been.D have been.16.No difficulty and no hardship------discouraged him.A has.B haveC has been.D have been.17.I always keep candles in the house------there is a power cut.A if.B in caseC on condition that.D when.18.Some modern children s fiction deals with serious problems and situations with a realism seldom------in earlier books.A attempted.B attemptingC being attempted.D having attempted.19.Written in a hurry,------.A he made many mistakes in the paper.B there were a lot of mistakes in the paper.C we found plenty of errors in her paperD the paper was full of errors.20.Some student prefer a strict teacher who tells them exactly what to do.Others prefer------to work on their own.A leaving.B to leaveC having been left.D to be left.Section II Cloze (10 points)Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.It is difficult to imagine what life would be like without memory.The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions,the bases 21the decisions we make,and the roots of our habits and skills are to be 22in our past experiences,which are broughtsintosthe present23memory.Memory can be defined as the capacity to keep 24 available for later use.It includes not only"remembering"thing like arithmetic or historical facts,but also any change in the way an animal typically behaves.Memory is25when a rat gives up eating grain because he has sniffed something suspicious in the grain pile.Memory is also involved when a six year old child learns to swing a baseball bat.Memory26not only in humans and animals but also in some physical objects and puters,for example,contain devices for storing data for later use.It is interesting to compare the memory storage capacity of a computer27that of a human being.The instant access memory of a large computer may hold up to 100,000"words"ready for28use.A naverage American teenager probably recognizes the meanings of about 100,000 words of English.However,this is but a fraction of the total 29of information which the teenager has stored.Consider,for example,the number of facts and places that the teenager can recognize onsight.The use of words is the basis of the advanced problem solving intelligence of human beings.A large part of a person s memory is in terms of words and30of words.21A of. B to. C for. D on22A kept. B found. C sought. D stored23A by. B from. C with. D in24.A experiences. B bases C observations. D information.25A called. B taken. C involved. D included26A exists. B appears. C affects. D seems27A to. B with. C against. D for28.A progressive. B instructive C instant. D protective.29A deal. B number. C mount. D amount30.A combinations. B corrections C coordinations. D collections.Section III Reading comprehension (40 points)Section ADirections:.There are 5 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C,and D.You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil..Questions 31 to 34 are based on the following passage:The stability of the U.S. banking system is maintained by means of supervision and regulation,inspections,deposit insurance,and loans to troubled banks.For over 50 years,these precautions have prevented banking panics.However,there have been some close calls.The collapse of Continental lllinois Bank & Trusted Company of Chicago in 1984 did not bring down the banking system,but it certainly rattled some windows.In the late 1970s,Continental soared to a leadership position among Midwestern banks.Parts of its growth strategy were risky,however.It made many loans in the energy field,including billion that it took over from Penn Square Band of Oklahoma City.To obtain the funds it needed to make these loans,Continental relied heavily on short term borrowing from other banks and large,30day certificates of deposit-"hot money",in banking jargon.At least one Continental officer saw danger signs and wrote a warning memo to her superiors,but the memo went unheeded .Although the Comptroller of the Currency inspected Continental on a regular basis,it failed to see low serious its problems were going to be.Penn Square Bank was closed by regulators in July 1982.When energy prices began to slip,most of the billion in loans that Continental had taken over from the smaller banks turned out to be had.Other loans to troubled companies such Chrysler,lnternational Harvester,and Braniff looked questionable.Seeing these problem，"hot money"owners began to pull theirfunds out of Continental.By the spring of 1984,a run on Continental had begun.In May,the bank had to borrow .5 billion from the Fed to replace overnight funds it bad lost.But this was not enough.To try to stem the outflow of deposits from Continemtal,the FDIC agreed to guarantee not just the first ,000 of each depositor s money but all of it.Nevertheless,the run continued.Federal regulators tried hard to find a sound bank that could take over Continental-a common way of rescuing failing banks.But Continental was just too big for anyone to buy.By July,all hope of a private sector rescue was dashed.Regulators faced a stark choice:Let Continental collapse,or take it over themselves.Letting the bank fail seemed too risky.It was estimated that more than 100 other banks had placed enough funds in Continental to put them at risk if Continental failed.Thus,on a rainy Thursday at the end of July,the FDIC in effect nationalized Continental Illinois at a cost of .5 billion.This kept the bank31.In the spring of 1984,Continental experienced------.A a fast growth period.B a stability periodC a run.D an oil price decrease.32.By July,all hope of a private sector rescue was------.A destroyed.B absurdC desperate.D damaged.33.The nationalizatin of Continental------.A saved itB made"hot money"owners continue to pull their funds out of Continental.C almost brought down the banking systemD fired many high ranking officers.34.Banking panics may be prevented by means of------.A deposit insurance.B growth strategyC long term borrowing.D warning memo.Questions 35 to 38 are based on the following passage:If sustainable competitive advantage depends on work force skills,American firms have a problem.Human resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the competitive survival of the firm in the United States.Skill acquisition is considered as an individual bor is simply another factor of production to be hired-rented at the lowest possible cost-much as one buys raw materials or The lack of importance attached to human resource management can be seen in the corporation hierarchy.In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second in command.The post of head of human resource managements is usually a specialized job,off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy.The executive who holds it is never consulted on majorstrategic decisions and has no chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer(CEO).By way of contrast,in Japan the head of human resource management is central-usually the second most important executive,after the CEO,in the firm s hierarchy.While American firms often talk about the vast amounts spent on training their work forces,in fact they invest less in the skill of their employees than do the Japanese or German firms.The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees.And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result,problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive.If American workers,for example,take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany(as they do),the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the United Stated.More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity,and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed.The result is a slower pace of technological change.And in the end the skills of the bottom half of the population affect the wages of the top half.If the bottom half can t effectively staff the processesthat have to be operated,the management and professional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.35.Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companies?A.They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.B.They see the gaining of skills as their employees own business.C.They attach more importance to workers than to equipment..D.They only hire skilled workers because of keen competition.36.What is the position of the head of human resource management in an American firm?A.He is one of the most important executives in the firm..B.His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.C.He is directly under the chief financial executive.D.He has no authority in making important decisions in the firm..37.The money most American firms spend in training mainly goes to----.A workers who can operate new equipmentB technological and managerial staffC workers who lack basic background skillsD top executives.38.What is the main idea of the passage?A.American firms are different from Japanese and German firms in human resource management.B.Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective human resource man agement.C.The head of human resource management must be in the central position in a firm s hierarchy..D.The human resource management strategies of American firms affect their competitive capacity...Questions 39 to 42 are based on the following passage:Internet is a vast network of computers that connects many of the world s businesses,institutions,and individuals.The internet,which means interconnected network of networks,links tens of thousands of smaller computer networks.These networks transmit huge amounts of information in the form of words,images,and sounds.The Internet was information on virtually every work users can search through sources ranging from vast databases to small electronic"bulletin boards ,"where users form discussion groups around common interests.Much of the Internet s traffic consists of messages sent from one computer user to another.These messages are called electronic mail or e mail.Internet users have electronic addresses that allow them to send and receive e mail.Other uses of the network include obtaining news,joining electronic debates,and playing electronic games.One featureof the Internet,known as the World Wide Web,provides graphics,audio,and video to enhance the information in its documents.These documents cover a vast number of topics.People usually access the Internet with a device called a modem.Modems connect computers to the network through telephone lines.Much of the Internet operates through worldwide telephone networks of fiber optic cables.These cables contain hair thin strands of glass that carry data as pulses of light.They can transmit thousands of times more data than local phone lines,most of which consist of copper wires.The history of the Internet began in the 1960s.At that time,the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)of the United States Department of Defense developed a network of computers called ARPAnet.Originally,ARPAnet connected only military a nd government computer systems.Its purpose was to make these systems secure in the event of a disaster or was.Soon after the creation of ARPAnet,universities and other institutions developed their own computer networks.These networks eventually were merged with ARPAnet to form the Internet.By the 1990s,anyone with a computer,modem,and Internet software could link up to the Internet.In the future,the Internet will probably grow more sophisticated as computer technology becomes more powerful.Many experts believe the Internet may become part of a larger network called the informationsuperhighway.This network,still under development,would link computers with telephone companies,cable television stations,and other communication systems.People could bank,shop,watch TV,and perform many other activities through the network.39.This passage is about the------of the Internet.A future.B general introductionC use.D history.40.Which of the following statements about the Internet is true?A.ARPA was the first net used by American universities and institutions.B.The history of the Internet can be traced back to fifty years ago.C.The purpose of the Internet is to protect the world in the event of war.D.ARPAnet formed the foundation of the Internet nowadays...41.The Internet enables people to do all the following things EXCEPT----.A sending e mail.B obtaining newsC exchanging modem.D internet related chat(IRC).42.According to the last paragraph,in the future------.A.in may be hard to predict the development of the Internet.B.the Internet will become an indispensable superhighway.C.the Internet will be applied more.D.the Internet will combine cable stations.Questions 43 to 46 are based on the following passage:Sex prejudices are based on and justified by the ideology that biology is destiny.According to this ideology,basic biological and psychological differences exist between the sexes.These differences require each sex to play a separate role in social life.Women are the weaker sexboth physically and emotionally.Thus,they are naturally suited,much more so than men,to the performance of domestic duties .A woman s place,under normal circumstances,is within the protective environment of the home.Nature has determined that women play caretaker roles,such as wife and mother and homemaker.On the other hand,men are best suited to go outsintosthe competitive world of work and politics,where serious responsibilities must be taken on.Men are to be the providers;women and children are"dependents."The ideology also holds that women who wish to work outside the household should naturally fill these jobs that are in line with the special capabilities of their sex.It is thus appropriate for women,not men,to be employed as nurses,social workers,elementary school teachers,household helpers,and clerks and secretaries.These positions are simply an extension of women s domestic rmal distinctions between"women s work"and"men s work"in thelabor force,according to the ideology,are simply a functional reflection of the basic differences between the sexes.Finally,the ideology suggests that nature has worked her will in another significant way.For the human species to survive over time,its members must regularly reproduce.Thus,women must,whether at home or in the labor force,make the most of their physical appearance.So goes the ideology.It is,of course,not true that basic biological and psychological differences between the sexes require each to play sex defined roles in social life.There is ample evidence that sex roles vary from society to society,and those role differences that to exist are largely learned.But to the degree people actually believe that biology is destiny and that nature intended for men and women to make different contributions to society,sex defined roles will be seen as totally acceptable.43.Women s place,some people think,is within the protective environment of the home because------.A.women can provide better care for the children.B.women are too weak to do any agricultural work at all.C.women are biologically suited to domestic jobs.D.women can not compete with men in any field.44.According to the author,sex roles------.A are socially determinedB.are emotionally and physically determined.C.can only be determined by what education people take.D.are biologically and psychologically determined.45.The author points out that the assignments of women s roles in work------.A.are determined by what they are better suited to.B.grow out of their position inside the home.C.reflect a basic difference between men and women.D.are suitable to them,but not to men.46.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.The division of sex defined roles is completely unacceptable..B.Women s roles in work are too limited at present..C.In one society,men might perform what is considered women s duties by another.D.Some of the women s roles in domestic duties can not be taken over by men.Questions 47 to 50 are based on the following passage:In a sense,the new protectionism is not protectionism at all,at least not in the traditional sense of the term.The old protectionism referred only to trade restricting and trade expanding devices,such as thetariff or export subsidy.The new protectionism is much broader than this;it includes interventionssintosforeign trade but is not limited to them.The new protectionism,in fact,refers to how the whole of government interventionsintosthe private economy affects international trade.The emphasis on trade is still there,thus came the term"protection."But what is new is the realization that virtually all government activities can affect international economic relations.The emergence of the new protectionism in the Western world reflects the victory of the interventionist,or welfare economy over the market economy.Jab Tumiler writes,"The old protectionism…coexisted,without any apparent intellectual difficulty with the acceptance of the market as a national as well as an international economic distribution mechanism-indeed,protectionists as well as (if not more than)free traders stood for laissez faire(放任政策).Now,as in the 1930s,protectionism is an expression of a profound skepticism as to the ability of the market to distribute resources and incomes to societies satisfaction."It is precisely this profound skepticism of the market economy that is responsible for the protectionism.In a market economy,economic change of various colors implies redistribution of resources and incomes.The same opinion in many communities apparently is that such redistributions often are not proper.There fore,the government intervenes(干涉；干预)to bring about a more desired result.The victory of the welfare state is almost complete in northern Europe.In Sweden ,Norway,Finland,Denmark,and the Netherlands,government intervention in almost all aspects of economic and social life is considered normal.In Great Britain this is only somewhat less ernment traditionally has played a very active role in economic life in France and continued to do so.Only West Germany dares to go against the tide towards excessive interventionism in Western Europe.It also happens to be the most successful Western European economy.The welfare state has made significant progress in the United States as well as in Western Europe.Social security,unemployment insurance,minimum wage laws,and rent control are by now traditional welfare state elements on the American scene.47.This passage is primarily concerned with discussing------.A.the definition of the new protectionism.B.the difference between new and old protectionism.C.the emergence of the new protectionism in the Western world.D.the significance of the welfare state.48.Which of the following statements is NOT a characteristic of a welfare state mentioned in this passage?A Free education is available to a child.B Laws are made to fix the minimum wage.C A jobless person can be insured.D There are regulations for rent.49.Which of the following inferences is true,according to this passage?A.The economy developed faster in welfare states than in non welfare states.B.In the 1930s,protectionism began to rise.C.The new protectionism is so called mainly because it is the latest.ernment plays a more active role in economic life in Northern Europe than in Great Britain...50.The passage supplies information for answering which of the following questions?A When did the new protectionism arise?B.Why is the new protectionism so popular in northern European countries?.C.Does the American government play a more active role in economic life than the British government?.D.Why does the government intervene in economic life?.Section BDirections:.Read the following passage carefully and then give short answers to the five questions.Write your answers on the Answer Sheet..In a television interview,Mr.Daniel Brummage,President of the International Olympics Committee,is defending his Committee s decisionto hold the Games again in four years time.Ever since the modern Olympic Games began in 1896,they ve had their critics.Every form of competitive activity attracts trouble.But part of the aim of the Games ,when they were first held in ancient Greece,was to discourage war between states by engaging them in a friendlier kind of combat.My Committee and I intend to see that they go on doing this.The spirit of competition in the Games uses up a lot of energy that could be more harmfully employed.In my opinion,it does a lot of good,getting people to forget their differences in a communal activity.Any competitor or spectator at the Games or in the Olympic Village will tell you that the atmosphere of friendship there is unforgettable:as if the world were one big family.And the hostilities that the press always likes to exaggerate,only exist in a few quarters.What we suffer from is bad publicity,not had sportsmanship.These Games are the biggest international gathering of any kind in the world.Not only do they bring sportsmen together,but they unite a world public.Isn′t this a sufficient reason for continuing then?Of course,a few people are going to use them as an occasion for propaganda(宣传)，but this is no reason why the Games should be canceled.Why should every harmless activity be spoiled for the majority by the minority?No!As long as the majority wants it,these Games will continue.This is sport,sir,not politics,and I intend that it should remain so.51.Is that right that all the people in the world agree to hold the Olympic Games?.52When did the modern Olympic Games begin?53.What is the purpose of the Olympic Committee to hold the Games?54.What does Mr.Daniel Brummage criticize in his speech and Why?.55Will the Games continue?Why?PARTⅣTranslation (15%)Directions:.In this part there is a passage in English.Translate the five sentences underlinedsintosChinese and write your translation on the Answer Sheet . .(56)The types of daydreams,whether they are pleasant and hopeful or filled with despair take shape in childhood when everyone develops one of three basic daydreaming styles:positive negative and scattered American Health reports.Although everyone lapses occasionallysintoseach of these types,positive daydreamers are more likely to imagine happy,playful or entertaining of these types, positive daydreamers are more likely to imagine happy,playful or entertaining scenarios.(57)Negative daydreamers tend to dwell on life s darker side.imagining dangerous and/or life threatening situations,such as the appearance of afatal or weakening disease or becoming a victim of violence.Scattered day dreamers are easily bored and distracted."Their mental images tend to be fleeting,repetitive and shallow,like variations on the same fairy tales,"explains Yalepsychologist Roni Tower.(58)While all three types are common,positive imaginations are likeliest to serve as springboards(跳板)for problem solving,while negative and scattered daydreams may leave a person feeling anxious.Negative daydreamers are waiting for the other shoe"to fall."Their imaginations are often guilt ridden or obsessive.There are times when drifting away can cause problems,according to Blodin."If daydreaming gets in the way of daily function because the person is doing it all day,the person won t be very productive,"she says."The amount of time and the frequency that a person daydreams is what s important.It should not take up all of your time.(59)If people find their daydreaming is becoming excessive(过多的)，they should take a realistic look at what s going on in their life and ask themselves what they are trying to avoid.Then they can assess what steps they need to take to correct the situation."(Anyone who has a hard time discriminating between reality and imagination or starts replacing real life family and friends with imagined people should seek professional help.)htt(60)Professor Singer sums up the advantages of daydreams to the average person:"by sitting quietly and letting your daydreams emerge instead of squelching(抑制)them,you may find there are parts of yourself you haven t been listening to.Instead of fearing them,you ll gain access to tremendous range of interesting,creative ideas."。

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mba研究生英语考试真题及答案全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1MBA Graduate English Exam: Sample Questions and AnswersIntroduction:The MBA Graduate English Exam is a crucial component of the admissions process for many MBA programs around the world. This exam evaluates candidates' proficiency in English, specifically testing their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. In this document, we will provide a sample of MBA Graduate English Exam questions and answers that will help you prepare for this important test.Reading Comprehension:Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:Passage:In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards sustainable business practices. Many companies are now focusing on reducing their carbon footprint and implementingenvironmentally friendly initiatives. This shift towards sustainability is not only good for the planet but also has positive effects on businesses, such as improving brand image and attracting environmentally conscious consumers.Questions:1. What is the main focus of companies in recent years?2. What are the benefits of implementing sustainable business practices?3. Why is sustainability important for businesses?Answers:1. The main focus of companies in recent years is on reducing their carbon footprint and implementing environmentally friendly initiatives.2. The benefits of implementing sustainable business practices include improving brand image and attracting environmentally conscious consumers.3. Sustainability is important for businesses because it not only benefits the planet but also has positive effects on business performance.Writing Task:Write an essay on the following topic:Many people argue that technology has made our lives easier, while others believe that it has made us more dependent and less able to think for ourselves. What is your opinion on this issue?Answer:Technology has undoubtedly made our lives easier in many ways. From communication to transportation, technology has revolutionized the way we live and work. However, this convenience comes at a cost. As we become more dependent on technology, we may lose the ability to think critically and problem solve on our own. In my opinion, it is important to strike a balance between using technology to improve our lives and not becoming overly reliant on it.Listening Comprehension:Listen to the following audio clip and answer the questions based on the information provided:Audio Clip - Interview with a Marketing ExecutiveQuestion:What are the main challenges that the marketing executive faces in the current market?Answer:The main challenges that the marketing executive faces in the current market include increased competition, changing consumer preferences, and the need to stay ahead of industry trends.Speaking Task:Discuss the following topic with your partner:Do you think globalization has had a positive or negative impact on the world economy?Answer:I believe that globalization has had both positive and negative impacts on the world economy. On one hand, it has allowed for more efficient trade, increased access to goods and services, and created opportunities for economic growth. However, globalization has also led to income inequality, exploitation of workers in developing countries, and an overreliance on a few key players in the global economy. It is important for countries to work together to address thechallenges that arise from globalization and ensure that its benefits are shared equitably.Conclusion:The MBA Graduate English Exam is a crucial step in the admissions process for MBA programs. By practicing with sample questions and answers like the ones provided in this document, you can improve your English proficiency and better prepare for this important exam. Good luck!篇2MBA Graduate English Exam Questions and AnswersIntroduction:The MBA Graduate English Exam is a crucial aspect of the application process for many MBA programs around the world. It tests the applicants' proficiency in the English language, as well as their ability to comprehend and analyze complex texts. In this document, we will provide a selection of sample questions and answers that applicants may encounter in their MBA Graduate English Exam.Sample Question 1:Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:"Globalization has led to a significant increase incross-border transactions, both in terms of trade and investment. However, this has also brought about a number of challenges, including the risk of economic instability and the threat of job losses in certain sectors."Question:What are some of the challenges associated with globalization, as mentioned in the passage?Answer:Some of the challenges associated with globalization include economic instability and the possibility of job losses in certain industries. Globalization has made economies more interconnected, which means that events in one country can have far-reaching effects on others.Sample Question 2:Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:"Many companies are now embracing digital technologies to streamline their operations and improve efficiency. However, this shift towards automation has also raised concerns about the impact on the workforce, with many fearing job losses as a result of technological advancements."Question:What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of companies embracing digital technologies, as mentioned in the passage?Answer:The benefits of companies embracing digital technologies include improved efficiency and streamlined operations. However, this shift towards automation has also raised concerns about the potential for job losses, as technology continues to advance and replace traditional roles.Sample Question 3:Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:"Leadership is often cited as a key factor in the success of organizations. Effective leaders are able to inspire and motivate their teams, foster innovation, and drive the company towards its goals."Question:What are some of the characteristics of effective leaders, as mentioned in the passage?Answer:Some of the characteristics of effective leaders include the ability to inspire and motivate their teams, foster innovation, and drive the organization towards its goals. Effective leaders are able to communicate their vision clearly and empower their team members to achieve success.Conclusion:The MBA Graduate English Exam is an important assessment that helps admissions committees evaluate applicants' language skills and critical thinking abilities. By preparing for the exam and familiarizing yourself with sample questions and answers, you can increase your chances of success in the application process. Good luck!篇3MBA Graduate English Exam Questions and AnswersIntroduction:The MBA graduate English exam is a crucial component of the admissions process for many business schools. This exam assesses the applicant's proficiency in the English language, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. In this document, we will provide sample exam questions and their corresponding answers to help prospective MBA applicants prepare for the exam.Reading Comprehension Questions:1. Read the following passage and answer the questions below:"Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have revolutionized the business landscape, increasing efficiency and productivity. However, some experts argue that these technologies may also lead to job losses and economic disparities. The key challenge for businesses is to find a balance between automation and human labor to ensure sustainable growth."Questions:a) According to the passage, what are the benefits of automation and AI?b) What is the potential downside of these technologies?c) What is the main challenge for businesses in adopting automation and AI?Answers:a) The benefits of automation and AI include increased efficiency and productivity.b) The potential downside is job losses and economic disparities.c) The main challenge is finding a balance between automation and human labor.Writing Task:2. Write an essay discussing the impact of globalization on businesses. Include examples and discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of globalization.Sample Answer:Globalization has transformed the business landscape, connecting economies and markets around the world. It has enabled businesses to expand their reach and access new markets, leading to increased profitability and growth. For example, multinational corporations like Apple and Nike have leveraged globalization to establish a global presence and driveinnovation. However, globalization also has its drawbacks, such as increased competition and environmental concerns. Overall, businesses must adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization to remain competitive in today's global economy.Listening Comprehension:3. Listen to the following audio clip and answer the questions below:Audio clip:"Good morning, this is a news update. The stock market experienced a downturn yesterday, with major indices falling by 2%. Analysts attribute this decline to concerns over inflation and interest rates. On the bright side, some tech companies reported strong earnings, signaling potential opportunities for investors."Questions:a) What was the cause of the stock market downturn?b) What sector showed positive performance?c) What opportunities were mentioned for investors?Answers:a) Concerns over inflation and interest rates.b) Tech companies.c) Potential opportunities for investors.Speaking Task:4. Discuss the following topic with a partner: "The importance of corporate social responsibility in modern business practices." Take turns sharing your views and providing examples to support your arguments.Sample Answer:Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is essential for businesses to build trust with stakeholders and contribute to sustainable development. Companies that prioritize CSR initiatives demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental issues, which can enhance their reputation and attract customers. For instance, companies like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry's have built strong brand loyalty through their CSR efforts. In today's competitive business environment, CSR is no longer a choice but a necessity for businesses looking to succeed in the long term.Conclusion:The MBA graduate English exam is a critical assessment of the applicant's language skills and ability to communicate effectively in a business context. By familiarizing themselves with sample exam questions and practicing their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, prospective MBA applicants can improve their chances of success in the admissions process.。

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2001年全国攻读工商管理硕士研究生入学考试英语试题Section I Vocabulary (10 points)Directions:There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.1.The annual------of the department store starts tomorrow.A stocking.B stocktakingC stockpiling.D stockholding.2.Remember to ask for a ------of quality for these goods;otherwise they will not offer any maintenance.A warranty.B promiseC certificate.D recejpt.3.In many countries tobacco and medicine are government------.A control.B monopolyC business.D belongings.4.Bank notes are not usually------into gold nowadays.A inverted.B revertibleC convertible.D diverting.5.I------you that the goods will be delivered next week.A insist.B confirmC assure.D ensure.6.The manager just------his resignation to the board meeting yesterday and today anotherone took his place.A sent up.B sent offC sent out.D sent in.7.Let s not------over such a trifle!A fall through.B fall outC fall off.D fall back.8.The cultures of China and Japan have shared many features,but each has used them according to its national------.A personality.B temperamentC interest.D destiny.9.Our journey was slow because the train stopped------at different villages.A gradually.B continuouslyC constantly.D continually.10.When he realized the police had spotted him,the man------the exit as quickly as possible.A made for.B made outC made up to.D made way.11.The goods------when we arrived at the airport.A were just unloaded.B were just being unloadedC were just been unloaded.D had just unloaded.12.The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds------his argument in favor of the new theory.A which to base on.B on which to baseC to base on which.D which to be based on.13.I think your words carry more weight than------.A anybody else s.B that of anybody sC anybody else.D else anybody s.14.The second book was------by August 1996,but two years later,the end was still nowhere in sight.A to complete.B completedC to have been completed.D to have completed.15.I would have gone to visit him in the hospital had it been at all possible,but I------fully occupied the whole of last week.A were.B wasC had been.D have been.16.No difficulty and no hardship------discouraged him.A has.B haveC has been.D have been.17.I always keep candles in the house------there is a power cut.A if.B in caseC on condition that.D when.18.Some modern children s fiction deals with serious problems and situations with a realism seldom------in earlier books.A attempted.B attemptingC being attempted.D having attempted.19.Written in a hurry,------. A he made many mistakes in the paper.B there were a lot of mistakes in the paper.C we found plenty of errors in her paperD the paper was full of errors.20.Some student prefer a strict teacher who tells them exactly what to do.Others prefer------to work on their own.A leaving.B to leaveC having been left.D to be left.Section II Cloze (10 points)Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.It is difficult to imagine what life would be like without memory.The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions,the bases 21the decisions we make,and the roots of our habits and skills are to be 22in our past experiences,which are broughtsintosthe present23memory.Memory can be defined as the capacity to keep 24 available for later use.It includes not only"remembering"thing like arithmetic or historical facts,but also any change in the way an animal typically behaves.Memory is25when a rat gives up eating grain because he has sniffed something suspicious in the grain pile.Memory is also involved when a six year old child learns to swing a baseball bat.Memory26not only in humans and animals but also in some physical objects and puters,for example,contain devices for storing data for later use.It is interesting tocompare the memory storage capacity of a computer27that of a human being.The instant access memory of a large computer may hold up to 100,000"words"ready for28use.A naverage American teenager probably recognizes the meanings of about 100,000 words of English.However,this is but a fraction of the total29of information which the teenager has stored.Consider,for example,the number of facts and places that the teenager can recognize on sight.The use of words is the basis of the advanced problem solving intelligence of human beings.A large part of a person s memory is in terms of words and30of words.21A of. B to. C for. D on22A kept. B found. C sought. D stored23A by. B from. C with. D in24.A experiences. B bases C observations. D information.25A called. B taken. C involved. D included26A exists. B appears. C affects. D seems27A to. B with. C against. D for28.A progressive. B instructive C instant. D protective.29A deal. B number. C mount. D amount30.A combinations. B corrections C coordinations. D collections.Section III Reading comprehension (40 points)Section ADirections:.There are 5 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C,and D.You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil..Questions 31 to 34 are based on the following passage:The stability of the U.S. banking system is maintained by means of supervision and regulation,inspections,deposit insurance,and loans to troubled banks.For over 50 years,these precautions have prevented banking panics.However,there have been some close calls.The collapse of Continental lllinois Bank & Trusted Company of Chicago in 1984 did not bring down the banking system,but it certainly rattled some windows.In the late 1970s,Continental soared to a leadership position among Midwestern banks.Parts of its growth strategy were risky,however.It made many loans in the energy field,including billion that it took over from Penn Square Band of Oklahoma City.To obtain the funds it needed to make these loans,Continental relied heavily on short term borrowing from other banks and large,30 day certificates of deposit-"hot money",in banking jargon.At least one Continental officer saw danger signs and wrote a warning memo to her superiors,but the memo went unheeded .Although the Comptroller of the Currency inspected Continental on a regular basis,it failed to see low serious its problems were going to be.Penn Square Bank was closed by regulators in July 1982.When energy prices began toslip,most of the billion in loans that Continental had taken over from the smaller banks turned out to be had.Other loans to troubled companies such Chrysler,lnternational Harvester,and Braniff looked questionable.Seeing these problem，"hot money"owners began to pull their funds out of Continental.By the spring of 1984,a run on Continental had begun.In May,the bank had to borrow .5 billion from the Fed to replace overnight funds it bad lost.But this was not enough.To try to stem the outflow of deposits from Continemtal,the FDIC agreed to guarantee not just the first ,000 of each depositor s money but all of it.Nevertheless,the run continued. Federal regulators tried hard to find a sound bank that could take over Continental-a common way of rescuing failing banks.But Continental was just too big for anyone to buy.By July,all hope of a private sector rescue was dashed.Regulators faced a stark choice:Let Continental collapse,or take it over themselves.Letting the bank fail seemed too risky.It was estimated that more than 100 other banks had placed enough funds in Continental to put them at risk if Continental failed.Thus,on a rainy Thursday at the end of July,the FDIC in effect nationalized Continental Illinois at a cost of .5 billion.This kept the bank s doors open and prevented a chain reaction.However,in all but a technical sense,Continental had become the biggest bank failure in U.S.history.31.In the spring of 1984,Continental experienced------.A a fast growth period.B a stability periodC a run.D an oil price decrease.32.By July,all hope of a private sector rescue was------.A destroyed.B absurdC desperate.D damaged.33.The nationalizatin of Continental------.A saved itB made"hot money"owners continue to pull their funds out of Continental.C almost brought down the banking systemD fired many high ranking officers.34.Banking panics may be prevented by means of------.A deposit insurance.B growth strategyC long term borrowing.D warning memo.Questions 35 to 38 are based on the following passage:If sustainable competitive advantage depends on work force skills,American firms have a problem.Human resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the competitive survival of the firm in the United States.Skill acquisition is considered as an individual bor is simply another factor of production to be hired-rented at the lowest possible cost-much as one buys raw materials or equipment.The lack of importance attached to human resource management can be seen in the corporation hierarchy.In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second in command.The post of head of human resource managements is usually a specialized job,off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy.The executive who holds it is never consulted on major strategic decisions and has no chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer(CEO).By way of contrast,in Japan the head of human resource management is central-usually the second most important executive,after the CEO,in the firm s hierarchy.While American firms often talk about the vast amounts spent on training their work forces,in fact they invest less in the skill of their employees than do the Japanese or German firms.The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees.And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result,problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive.If American workers,for example,take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany(as they do),the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the United Stated.More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity,and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed.The result is a slower pace of technological change.And in the end the skills of the bottom half of the population affect the wages of the top half.If the bottom half can t effectively staff the processes that have to be operated,the management andprofessional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.35.Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companies?A.They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.B.They see the gaining of skills as their employees own business.C.They attach more importance to workers than to equipment..D.They only hire skilled workers because of keen competition.36.What is the position of the head of human resource management in an American firm?A.He is one of the most important executives in the firm..B.His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.C.He is directly under the chief financial executive.D.He has no authority in making important decisions in the firm..37.The money most American firms spend in training mainly goes to----.A workers who can operate new equipment B technological and managerial staffC workers who lack basic background skillsD top executives.38.What is the main idea of the passage?A.American firms are different from Japanese and German firms in human resource management.B.Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective human resource man agement.C.The head of human resource management must be in the central position in a firms hierarchy..D.The human resource management strategies of American firms affect their competitive capacity...Questions 39 to 42 are based on the following passage:Internet is a vast network of computers that connects many of the world s businesses,institutions,and individuals.The internet,which means interconnected network of networks,links tens of thousands of smaller computer networks.These networks transmit huge amounts of information in the form of words,images,and sounds.The Internet was information on virtually every work users can search through sources ranging from vast databases to small electronic"bulletin boards ,"where users form discussion groups around common interests.Much of the Internet s traffic consists of messagessent from one computer user to another.These messages are called electronic mail or e mail.Internet users have electronic addresses that allow them to send and receive e mail.Other uses of the network include obtaining news,joining electronic debates,and playing electronic games.One feature of the Internet,known as the World Wide Web,provides graphics,audio,and video to enhance the information in its documents.These documents cover a vast number of topics.People usually access the Internet with a device called a modem.Modems connect computers to the network through telephone lines.Much of the Internet operates through worldwide telephone networks of fiber optic cables.These cables contain hair thin strands of glass that carry data as pulses of light.They can transmit thousands of times more data than local phone lines,most of which consist of copper wires.The history of the Internet began in the 1960s.At that time,the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)of the United States Department of Defense developed a network of computers called ARPAnet.Originally,ARPAnet connected only military a nd government computer systems.Its purpose was to make these systems secure in the event of a disaster or was.Soon after the creation of ARPAnet,universities and other institutions developed their own computer networks.These networks eventually were merged with ARPAnet to form the Internet.By the 1990s,anyone with a computer,modem,and Internet software could link up to the Internet.In the future,the Internet will probably grow more sophisticated as computer technology becomes more powerful.Many experts believe the Internet may become part of a larger networkcalled the information superhighway.This network,still under development,would link computers with telephone companies,cable television stations,and other communication systems.People could bank,shop,watch TV,and perform many other activities through the network.39.This passage is about the------of the Internet.A future.B general introductionC use.D history.40.Which of the following statements about the Internet is true?A.ARPA was the first net used by American universities and institutions.B.The history of the Internet can be traced back to fifty years ago.C.The purpose of the Internet is to protect the world in the event of war.D.ARPAnet formed the foundation of the Internet nowadays...41.The Internet enables people to do all the following things EXCEPT----.A sending e mail.B obtaining newsC exchanging modem.D internet related chat(IRC).42.According to the last paragraph,in the future------.A.in may be hard to predict the development of the Internet.B.the Internet will become an indispensable superhighway.C.the Internet will be applied more.D.the Internet will combine cable stations.Questions 43 to 46 are based on the following passage:Sex prejudices are based on and justified by the ideology that biology is destiny.According to this ideology,basic biological and psychological differences exist between the sexes.These differences require each sex to play a separate role in social life.Women are the weaker sexboth physically and emotionally.Thus,they are naturally suited,much more so than men,to the performance of domestic duties .A woman s place,under normal circumstances,is within the protective environment of the home.Nature has determined that women play caretaker roles,such as wife and mother and homemaker.On the other hand,men are best suited to go outsintosthe competitive world of work and politics,where serious responsibilities must be taken on.Men are to be the providers;women and children are"dependents."The ideology also holds that women who wish to work outside the household should naturally fill these jobs that are in line with the special capabilities of their sex.It is thus appropriate for women,not men,to be employed as nurses,social workers,elementary school teachers,household helpers,and clerks and secretaries.These positions are simply an extension of women s domestic rmal distinctions between"women s work"and"men s work"in the labor force,according to the ideology,are simply a functional reflection of the basic differences between the sexes.Finally,the ideology suggests that nature has worked her will in another significant way.For the human species to survive over time,its members must regularly reproduce.Thus,women must,whether at home or in the labor force,make the most of their physical appearance.So goes the ideology.It is,of course,not true that basic biological and psychological differences between the sexes require each to play sex defined roles in social life.There is ample evidence that sex roles vary from society to society,and those role differences that to exist are largely learned.But to the degree people actually believe that biology is destiny and that nature intended for men and women to make different contributions to society,sex defined roles will be seen as totally acceptable.43.Women s place,some people think,is within the protective environment of the home because------.A.women can provide better care for the children.B.women are too weak to do any agricultural work at all.C.women are biologically suited to domestic jobs.D.women can not compete with men in any field.44.According to the author,sex roles------.A are socially determinedB.are emotionally and physically determined.C.can only be determined by what education people take.D.are biologically and psychologically determined.45.The author points out that the assignments of women s roles in work------.A.are determined by what they are better suited to.B.grow out of their position inside the home.C.reflect a basic difference between men and women.D.are suitable to them,but not to men.46.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.The division of sex defined roles is completely unacceptable..B.Women s roles in work are too limited at present..C.In one society,men might perform what is considered women s duties by another.D.Some of the women s roles in domestic duties can not be taken over by men.Questions 47 to 50 are based on the following passage:In a sense,the new protectionism is not protectionism at all,at least not in the traditional sense of the term.The old protectionism referred only to trade restricting and tradeexpanding devices,such as the tariff or export subsidy.The new protectionism is much broader than this;it includes interventionssintosforeign trade but is not limited to them.The new protectionism,in fact,refers to how the whole of government interventionsintosthe private economy affects international trade.The emphasis on trade is still there,thus came the term"protection."But what is new is the realization that virtually all government activities can affect international economic relations.The emergence of the new protectionism in the Western world reflects the victory of the interventionist,or welfare economy over the market economy.Jab Tumiler writes,"The old protectionism…coexisted,without any apparent intellectual difficulty with the acceptance of the market as a national as well as an international economic distribution mechanism-indeed,protectionists as well as (if not more than)free traders stood for laissez faire(放任政策).Now,as in the 1930s,protectionism is an expression of a profound skepticism as to the ability of the market to distribute resources and incomes to societies satisfaction."It is precisely this profound skepticism of the market economy that is responsible for the protectionism.In a market economy,economic change of various colors implies redistribution of resources and incomes.The same opinion in many communities apparently is that such redistributions often are not proper.There fore,the government intervenes(干涉；干预)to bring about a more desired result.The victory of the welfare state is almost complete in northern Europe.In Sweden ,Norway,Finland,Denmark,and the Netherlands,government intervention in almost all aspects of economic and social life is considered normal.In Great Britain this is only somewhatless ernment traditionally has played a very active role in economic life in France and continued to do so.Only West Germany dares to go against the tide towards excessive interventionism in Western Europe.It also happens to be the most successful Western European economy.The welfare state has made significant progress in the United States as well as in Western Europe.Social security,unemployment insurance,minimum wage laws,and rent control are by now traditional welfare state elements on the American scene.47.This passage is primarily concerned with discussing------.A.the definition of the new protectionism.B.the difference between new and old protectionism.C.the emergence of the new protectionism in the Western world.D.the significance of the welfare state.48.Which of the following statements is NOT a characteristic of a welfare state mentioned in this passage?A Free education is available to a child.B Laws are made to fix the minimum wage.C A jobless person can be insured.D There are regulations for rent.49.Which of the following inferences is true,according to this passage?A.The economy developed faster in welfare states than in non welfare states.B.In the 1930s,protectionism began to rise.C.The new protectionism is so called mainly because it is the latest.ernment plays a more active role in economic life in Northern Europe than in Great Britain...50.The passage supplies information for answering which of the following questions?A When did the new protectionism arise?B.Why is the new protectionism so popular in northern European countries?.C.Does the American government play a more active role in economic life than the British government?.D.Why does the government intervene in economic life?.Section BDirections:.Read the following passage carefully and then give short answers to the five questions.Write your answers on the Answer Sheet..In a television interview,Mr.Daniel Brummage,President of the International Olympics Committee,is defending his Committee s decision to hold the Games again in four years time.Ever since the modern Olympic Games began in 1896,they ve had their critics.Every form of competitive activity attracts trouble.But part of the aim of the Games ,when they were first held in ancient Greece,was to discourage war between states by engaging them in a friendlier kind of combat.My Committee and I intend to see that they go on doing this.The spirit of competition in the Games uses up a lot of energy that could be more harmfully employed.In my opinion,it does a lot of good,getting people to forget their differences in a communal activity.Any competitor or spectator at the Games or in the Olympic Village will tell you that the atmosphere of friendship there is unforgettable:as if the world were one big family.And the hostilities that the press always likes to exaggerate,only exist in a few quarters.What we suffer from is bad publicity,not had sportsmanship. These Games are the biggest international gathering of any kind in the world.Not only do they bring sportsmen together,but they unite a world public.Isn′t this a sufficient reason for continuing then?Of course,a few people are going to use them as an occasion for propaganda(宣传)，but this is no reason why the Games should be canceled.Why should every harmless activity be spoiled for the majority by the minority?No!As long as the majority wants it,these Games will continue.This is sport,sir,not politics,and I intend that it should remain so.51.Is that right that all the people in the world agree to hold the Olympic Games?.52When did the modern Olympic Games begin?53.What is the purpose of the Olympic Committee to hold the Games?54.What does Mr.Daniel Brummage criticize in his speech and Why?.55Will the Games continue?Why?PARTⅣTranslation (15%)Directions:.In this part there is a passage in English.Translate the five sentences underlinedsintosChinese and write your translation on the Answer Sheet . .(56)The types of daydreams,whether they are pleasant and hopeful or filled with despair take shape in childhood when everyone develops one of three basic daydreaming styles:positive negative and scattered American Health reports.Although everyone lapses occasionallysintoseach of these types,positive daydreamers are more likely to imagine happy,playful or entertaining of these types, positive daydreamers are more likely to imagine happy,playful or entertaining scenarios.(57)Negative daydreamers tend to dwell on life s darker side.imagining dangerous and/or life threatening situations,such as the appearance of afatal or weakening disease or becoming a victim of violence.Scattered day dreamers are easily bored and distracted."Their mental images tend to be fleeting,repetitive and shallow,like variations on the same fairy tales,"explains Yale psychologist Roni Tower.(58)While all three types are common,positive imaginations are likeliest to serve as springboards(跳板)for problem solving,while negative and scattered daydreams may leave a person feeling anxious.Negative daydreamers are waiting for the other shoe"to fall."Their imaginations are often guilt ridden or obsessive.There are times when drifting away can cause problems,according to Blodin."If daydreaming gets in the way of daily function because the person is doing it all day,the person won t be very productive,"she says."The amount of time and the frequency that a person daydreams is what s important.It should not take up all of your time.(59)If people find their daydreaming is becoming excessive(过多的)，they should take a realistic look at what s going on in their life and ask themselves what they are trying to avoid.Then they can assess what steps they need to take to correct the situation."(Anyone who has a hard time discriminating between reality and imagination or starts replacing real life family and friends with imagined people should seek professional help.)(60)Professor Singer sums up the advantages of daydreams to the average person:"by sitting quietly and letting your daydreams emerge instead of squelching(抑制)them,you may find there are parts of yourself you haven t been listening to.Instead of fearing them,you ll gain access to tremendous range of interesting,creative ideas."PARTⅤWriting (15%)Directions:.Write a composition according to the information given in the following outline in Chinese.Your composition should be about 120 words.Remember to write clearly.You should write this composition on the Answer Sheet..网络经济的新启示(new revelations)1网络经济被誉为新经济的代表。

MBA联考英语试卷及答案这个是英语二的前身据说定稿版

M B A联考英语试卷及答案这个是英语二的前身据说精编W O R D版 IBM system office room 【A0816H-A0912AAAHH-GX8Q8-GNTHHJ8】2005 MBA联考英语试卷Section I VocabularyDirections:There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.1. Advertises often aim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending _____.A. powerB. forceC. energyD. ability2. We've bought some ______ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store awayA. adaptingB. adjustingC. bindingD. folding3. The new speed restrictions were a ______ debated issue,A. heavilyB. hotlyC. deeplyD. profoundly4. His change of job has ____ him with a new challenge in lifeA. introducedB. initiatedC. presentedD. led5. No _____you're hungry if you haven't eaten since yesterdayA. matterB. surpriseC. wonderD. problem6. The pianist played beautifully, showing a real _____ for the musicA. feelingB. understandingC. appreciationD. sense7. The boss into a rage and started shouting at Robert to do as he was toldA. flewB. chargedC. rushedD. burst8. Politicians should never lose ______ of the needs of the people they representA. viewB. sightC. regardD. prospect9. The employees tried to settle the dispute by direct _____with the bossA, negotiation B. connection C. association D. communication10. You haven't heard all the facts so don't _____ to conclusionsA. dashB. jumpC. muchD. fly11. I am _____ aware of the need to obey the vales of the competitionA. greatlyB. farC. muchD. well12. The manager has always attended to the _____ of important business himselfA. transactionB. solutionC. translationD. stimulation13. As is known to all a country gets a (an) ______from taxesA income B. revenue C. rind D. paymentI4,The government has decided to reduce ______ on all imports.A. feeB. chargeC. tariffD. tuition15. The need for financial provision not only to producers but also to consumersA. connectsB. links C .associates D. relates16. The ability of bank to create deposits is determined by the ratio of liquid assets which they___.A. mountB. containC. remainD. maintain17 .The first serious prospect of a cure for Aids_____ a treatment which delays its effects ha emerged A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. less than18. His parents died when he was young, so he was ____ by his grandmaA. bredB. broughtC. fedD. grown19.The Japanese dollar-buying makes traders eager to ______dollars in fear of another government interA. let inB. let outC. let go ofD. let off20. The local people could hardly think of any good way to ______ the disaster of the warA. shake offB. get offC. put offD. take offSection II ClozeDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.A few decades ago, the world banking community invented new Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) systems to move money more efficiently across countries and around the globe. The ___21__benefit of such systems was to __22___the float of capital that was unavailable for __23__ checks were being cleared through banking__24__. Today, we understand that benefits of electronic banking are far more _25__ than just reducing floating cash. The world of banking__26__revolutionized.It is __27_ more efficient and faster, but more global. And now_28_the Internet, EFT systems are increasingly __29__with the new world of e-commerce and e-trade.__30__1997 and 2003,EFT value__31__from less than $50 trillion to nearly $40 trillion, more than the __32__economic product of all the countries and territories of the entire world. These statistics__33__should emphasize the true importance of transnational EFT Satellite, wireless, and cable-based electronic fund transfers _34__ the hub of global enterprise. Such electronic cash is _35__central to the idea of an emerging "worldwide mind." Without the satellite and fiber infrastructure to support the flow of electronic funds, the world economy would grind to a halt.21. A. hiding B. getting C. driving D. giving22. A. introduce B. reduce C. produce D. increase23. A. which B. that C. while D. where24. A. mechanics B. methods C. procedures D. systems25. A. extensive B. intensive C. profound D. great26. A. is B. has C. has been D. had been27. A. far B. even C. just D. not only28. A. with B. by C. for D. on29. A. linked B. integrated C. controlled D. joined30. A. Between B. In C. From D. Among31. A. decreased B. raised C. elevated D. soared32. A. gross B. accelerated C. combined D. collective33. A. lonely B. alone C. only D. merely34. A. present B. represent C. reserve D. comprehend35. A. so B. nevertheless C. thereafter D. thereforeSection III Reading comprehension Directions:Read the following four passages. Answer the questions below each passage by choosing A,B,C and D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Working at nonstandard times－evenings, nights, or weekends－is taking its toll on American families. One-fifth of all employed Americans work variable or rotating shifts, and one-third work weekends, according to Harriet B. Presser, sociology professor at the University of Maryland. The result is stress on familial relationships, which is likely to continue in coming decades.The consequences of working irregular hours vary according to gender, economic level, and whether or not children are involved. Single mothers are more likely to work nights and weekends than married mothers. Women in clerical, sales or other low-paying jobs participate disproportionately in working late and graveyard shifts.Married-couple households with children are increasingly becoming dual-earner households, generating more split-shift couples. School-aged children, however, may benefit from parents' nonstandard work schedules because of the greater likelihood that a parent will be home before or after school. On the other hand, a correlation exists between nonstandard work schedules and both marital instability and a decline in the quality of marriages.Nonstandard working hours mean families spend less time together for diner but more time together for breakfast. One-on-one interaction between parents and children varies, however, based on parent, shift, and age of children. There is also a greater reliance on child care by relatives and by professional providers.Working nonstandard hours is less a choice of employees and more a mandate of employer. Presser believes that the need for swing shifts and weekend work will continue to rise in the coming decades. She reports that in some European countries there are substantial salary premiums for employees working irregular hours-sometimes as much as 50% higher. The convenience of having services available 24 hours a day continues to drive this trend.Unfortunately, says Presser, the issue is virtually absent from public discourse. She emphasizes the need for focused studies on costs and benefits of working odd hours, the physical and emotional health of people working nights and weekends, and the reasons behind the necessity for working these hours. "Nonstandard work schedules not only are highly prevalent among American families but also generate a level of complexity in family functioning that needs greater attention," she says.36. Which of the following demonstrates that working at nonstandard times is taking its toll on American familiesA. Stress on familial relationships.B. Rotating shifts.C. Evenings, nights, or weekends.D. Its consequences.37. Which of the following is affected most by working irregular hoursA. Children.B. Marriage.C. Single mothers.D. Working women.38. Who would be in favor of the practice of working nonstandard hoursA. Children.B. Parents.C. EmployeesD. Professional child providers.39. It is implied that the consequences of nonstandard work schedules are .A. emphasizedB. absentC. neglectedD. prevalent40. What is the author's attitude towards working irregular hoursA. Positive.B. Negative.C. Indifferent.D. Objective.Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:Most human beings actual1y decide before they think. When any human being－executive, specialized expert, or person in the street－encounters a complex issue and forms an opinion, often within a matter of seconds, how thoroughly has he or she explored the implications of the various courses of actionAnswer: not very thoroughly. Very few people, no matter how inte1ligent or experienced, can take inventory of the many branching possibilities, possible outcomes, side effects, and undesired consequences of a policy or a course of action in a matter of seconds. Yet, those who pride themse1ves on being decisive often try to do just that. And once their brains lock onto an opinion, most of their thinking thereafter consists of finding support for it.A very serious side effect of argumentative decision making can be a lack of support for the chosen course of action on the pat of the "losing" faction. When one faction wins the meeting andthe others see themselves as losing, the battle often doesn't end when the meeting ends. Anger, resentment, and jealousy may lead them to sabotage the decision later, or to reopen the debate at later meetings.There is a better. As philosopher Aldous Huxley said, "It isn't who is right, but what is right, that counts."The structured-inquiry method offers a better alternative to argumentative decision making by debate. With the help of the Internet and wireless computer technology the gap between experts and executives is now being dramatically closed. By actually putting the brakes on the thinking process, slowing it down, and organizing the flow of logic, it's possible to create a level of clarity that sheer argumentation can never match.The structured-inquiry process introduces a level of conceptual clarity by organizing the contributions of the experts, then brings the experts and the decision makers closer together. Although it isn't possible or necessary for a president or prime minister to listen in on every intelligence analysis meeting, it's possible to organize the experts' information to give the decision maker much greater insight as to its meaning. This process may somewhat resemble a marketing focus group; it's a simple, remarkably clever way to bring decision makers closer to the source of the expert information and opinions on which they must base their decisions.4l. From the first paragraph we can learn that .A. executive, specialized expert, are no more clever than person in the streetB. very few people decide before they thinkC. those who pride themselves on being decisive often fail to do soD. people tend to consider carefully before making decisions42. Judging from the context, what does the word "them" (line 4,paragraph 2) refer to?A. Decision makers.B. The "losing" faction.C. Anger, resentment, and jealousy.D. Other people.43. Aldous Huxley's remark (Paragraph 3) implies that .A. there is a subtle difference between right and wrongB. we cannot tell who is right and what is wrongC. what is right is more important than who is rightD. what is right accounts for the question who is right44. According to the author, the function of the structured-inquiry method is .A. to make decision by debateB. to apply the Internet and wireless computer technology.C. to brake on the thinking process, slowing it downD. to create a level of conceptual clarity45. The structured-inquiry process can be useful for .A. decision makersB. intelligence analysis meetingC. the experts' informationD. marketing focus groupsQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:Sport is heading for an indissoluble marriage with television and the passive spectator will enjoy a private paradise. All of this will be in the future of sport. The spectator (the television audience) will be the priority and professional clubs will have to readjust their structures to adapt to the new reality: sport as a business.The new technologies will mean that spectators will no longer have to wait for broadcasts by the conventional channels. They will be the ones who decide what to see. And they will have to pay for it. In the United States the system of the future has already started: pay-as-you-view. Everything will be offered by television and the spectator will only have to choose. The review Sports Illustrated recently published a full profile of the life of the supporter at home in the middle of the next century.It explained that the consumers would be able to select their view of the match on a gigantic, flat screen occupying the whole of one wall, with images of a clarity which cannot be foreseen at present; they could watch from the trainer's stands just behind the batter in a game of baseball or from the helmet of the star player in an American football game. And at their disposal will be the sane option s the producer of the recorded programmer has to select replays, to choose which camera to me and to decide on the sound whether to hear the public, the players, the trainer and so on.Many sports executives, largely too old and too conservative to feel at home with the new technologies will believe that sport must control the expansion of television coverage in order to survive and ensure that spectators attend matches. They do not even accept the evidence which contradicts their view while there is more basketball than ever on television, for example, it is also certain that basketball is more popular than ever.It is also the argument of these sports executives that television harming the modest team. This is true, but the future of those teams is also modest. They have reached their ceiling. It is the law of the market. The great events continually attract larger audience.The world I being constructed on new technologies so that people can make the utmost use of their time and, in their home have access to the greatest possible range of recreational activities. Sport will have to adapt itself to the new world.The most visionary executives go further. That philosophy is: rather than see television take over sport why not have sports taken over television46. What does the writer mean by use of the phrase "an indissoluble marriage" in the first paragraph?A. sport is combined with television.B. sport controls television.C. television dictates sports.D. Sport and television will go their own ways47. What does "they" in line 2 paragraph 2 stand for?A. Broadcasts.B. Channels.C. Spectators.D. Technologies.48. How do many sports executives feel with the new technologies?A. they are too old to do anything.B. They feel ill at ease.C. They feel completely at home.D. Technologies can go hand in hand with sports.49. What is going to be discussed in the following paragraphs?A. the philosophy of visionary executives.B. The process of television taking over sport.C. Television coverage expansion.D. An example to show how sport has taken over television.50. What might be the appropriate title of this passage?A. the arguments of sports executives.B. The philosophy of visionary executives.C. Sports and television in the 21st century.D. Sports: a business.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:Convenience food helps companies by creating growth, but what is its effect on peopleFor people who think cooking was the foundation of civilization, the microwave is the lastenemy. The communion of eating together is easily broken by a device that liberates household citizens from waiting for mealtimes. The first great revolution in the history of food is in danger of being undone. The companionship of the campfire, cooking pot and common table, which have helped to bond humans in collaborative living for at least 150000 years could be destroyed.Meals have certainly sated from the rise of convenience food. The only meals regularly taken together in Britain these days are at the weekend, among rich families struggling to retain something of the old symbol of togetherness. Indeed, the day's first meal has all but disappeared. In the 20th century the leisure British breakfast was undermined by the corn flake; in the 21st breakfast is vanishing altogether a victim of the quick cup of coffee in Starbucks and the cereal bar.Convenience food has also made people forget how to cook. One of the apparent paradoxes of modern food is that while the amount of time spent cooking meals has fallen from 60 minutes a day in 1980 to 13M a day in 2002, the number of cooks and television programmer on cooking has multiplied. But perhaps this isn't a paradox. Maybe it is became people can't cook anymore, so they need to be told how to do it, or maybe it is because people buy books about hobbies---golf, yachting ---not about chores. Cooking has ceased to be a chore and has become a hobby.Although everybody lives in the kitchen. its facilities are increasingly for display rather than for use. Mr. Silverstein's now book, "trading up" look at mid-range consumer's milling now to splash out. He says that industrial -style Viking cook pot, with nearly twice the heat output of other ranges, have helped to push the "kitchen as theater" trend in hour goods. They cost from $1000 to $9000.Some 75% of them are never used.Convenience also has an impact on the healthiness, or otherwise, of food, of course there is nothing bad about ready to eat food itself. You don't get much healthier than an apple, and supermarkets sell a better for you range of ready-meals. But there is a limit to the number of apples people want to eat; and these days it is easier for people to eat the kind of food that makes them fat The three Harvard economists in their paper "why have Americans become more obese"point out that in the past, if people wanted to eat fatty hot food, they had to cook it. That took time and energy a good chip needs frying twice, once to cook the potato and once to get it crispy. Which discouraged of consumption of that cost of food. Mass preparation of food took away that constraint. Nobody has to cut and double cook their own fries these days. Who has the time51. What might the previous paragraphs deal with?A. The relationship between meals and convenience food.B. The importance of convenience food in people's life.C. The rise of convenience food.D. The history of food industry.52. What is the paradox in the third paragraph?A. People don't know how to cook.B. The facilities in the kitchen are not totally used.C. People are becoming more obsess, thus unhealthy.D. Convenience food actually does not save people thrive.53. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The bad effects of convenience foodB. Mr. Silverstein's new bookC. People's new hobbyD. Disappearance of the old symbol of togetherness.54. Why has American become more obese?A. Because of eating chips.B. Because of being busy.C. Because of being lazy.D. B and C.55. Which of the following might the author mostly agree with?A. There is nothing bad about convenience food.B. Convenience food makes people lazy.C. Convenience food helps companies grow.D. Convenience food is a revolution in cooking.Section IV TranslationDirections:In this section there is a passage in English. Translate the five sentences underlined into Chinese and write your translation on ANSWER SHEET 2.An art museum director with foresight might follow trends in computer graphics to make exhibit more appealing to younger visitor.For instances, capable corporate manager might see alarming rise in local housing price that could affect availability of skilled workers in the region. People in government also need foresight to keep system running smoothly, to play budget and prevent war.Many of the best known technique for foresight were developed by government planner, especially in the military, thinking about the unthinkable.The futurist recognized that the future world is continuing with preset world. We can learn a great deal about what many happen in the future by looking systematically at what is happy now.Section V WritingDirections:In this part, you are asked to write a composition according to the information below. You should write more than 150 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.“五一”、“十一”长假已逐步为人们所习惯,她给百姓带来了充足的娱乐休闲机会,更促进了旅游经济的发展。

MBA联考英语试卷及答案这个是英语二的前身据说精编WORD版

M B A联考英语试卷及答案这个是英语二的前身据说精编W O R D版 IBM system office room 【A0816H-A0912AAAHH-GX8Q8-GNTHHJ8】2005 MBA联考英语试卷Section I VocabularyDirections:There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.1. Advertises often aim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending _____.A. powerB. forceC. energyD. ability2. We've bought some ______ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store awayA. adaptingB. adjustingC. bindingD. folding3. The new speed restrictions were a ______ debated issue,A. heavilyB. hotlyC. deeplyD. profoundly4. His change of job has ____ him with a new challenge in lifeA. introducedB. initiatedC. presentedD. led5. No _____you're hungry if you haven't eaten since yesterdayA. matterB. surpriseC. wonderD. problem6. The pianist played beautifully, showing a real _____ for the musicA. feelingB. understandingC. appreciationD. sense7. The boss into a rage and started shouting at Robert to do as he was toldA. flewB. chargedC. rushedD. burst8. Politicians should never lose ______ of the needs of the people they representA. viewB. sightC. regardD. prospect9. The employees tried to settle the dispute by direct _____with the bossA, negotiation B. connection C. association D. communication10. You haven't heard all the facts so don't _____ to conclusionsA. dashB. jumpC. muchD. fly11. I am _____ aware of the need to obey the vales of the competitionA. greatlyB. farC. muchD. well12. The manager has always attended to the _____ of important business himselfA. transactionB. solutionC. translationD. stimulation13. As is known to all a country gets a (an) ______from taxesA income B. revenue C. rind D. paymentI4,The government has decided to reduce ______ on all imports.A. feeB. chargeC. tariffD. tuition15. The need for financial provision not only to producers but also to consumersA. connectsB. links C .associates D. relates16. The ability of bank to create deposits is determined by the ratio of liquid assets which they___.A. mountB. containC. remainD. maintain17 .The first serious prospect of a cure for Aids_____ a treatment which delays its effects ha emerged A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. less than18. His parents died when he was young, so he was ____ by his grandmaA. bredB. broughtC. fedD. grown19.The Japanese dollar-buying makes traders eager to ______dollars in fear of another government interA. let inB. let outC. let go ofD. let off20. The local people could hardly think of any good way to ______ the disaster of the warA. shake offB. get offC. put offD. take offSection II ClozeDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.A few decades ago, the world banking community invented new Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) systems to move money more efficiently across countries and around the globe. The ___21__benefit of such systems was to __22___the float of capital that was unavailable for ? __23__ checks were being cleared through banking__24__. Today, we understand that benefits of electronic banking are far more _25__ than just reducing floating cash. The world of banking__26__revolutionized.It is __27_ more efficient and faster, but more global. And now_28_the Internet, EFT systems are increasingly __29__with the new world of e-commerce and e-trade.__30__1997 and 2003,EFT value__31__from less than $50 trillion to nearly $40 trillion, more than the __32__economic product of all the countries and territories of the entire world. These statistics__33__should emphasize the true importance of transnational EFT Satellite, wireless, and cable-based electronic fund transfers _34__ the hub of global enterprise. Such electronic cash is _35__central to the idea of an emerging "worldwide mind." Without the satellite and fiber infrastructure to support the flow of electronic funds, the world economy would grind to a halt.21. A. hiding B. getting C. driving D. giving22. A. introduce B. reduce C. produce D. increase23. A. which B. that C. while D. where24. A. mechanics B. methods C. procedures D. systems25. A. extensive B. intensive C. profound D. great26. A. is B. has C. has been D. had been27. A. far B. even C. just D. not only28. A. with B. by C. for D. on29. A. linked B. integrated C. controlled D. joined30. A. Between B. In C. From D. Among31. A. decreased B. raised C. elevated D. soared32. A. gross B. accelerated C. combined D. collective33. A. lonely B. alone C. only D. merely34. A. present B. represent C. reserve D. comprehend35. A. so B. nevertheless C. thereafter D. thereforeSection III Reading comprehension Directions:Read the following four passages. Answer the questions below each passage by choosing A,B,C and D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Working at nonstandard times－evenings, nights, or weekends－is taking its toll on American families. One-fifth of all employed Americans work variable or rotating shifts, and one-third work weekends, according to Harriet B. Presser, sociology professor at the University of Maryland. The result is stress on familial relationships, which is likely to continue in coming decades.The consequences of working irregular hours vary according to gender, economic level, and whether or not children are involved. Single mothers are more likely to work nights and weekends than married mothers. Women in clerical, sales or other low-paying jobs participate disproportionately in working late and graveyard shifts.Married-couple households with children are increasingly becoming dual-earner households, generating more split-shift couples. School-aged children, however, may benefit from parents' nonstandard work schedules because of the greater likelihood that a parent will be home before or after school. On the other hand, a correlation exists between nonstandard work schedules and both marital instability and a decline in the quality of marriages.Nonstandard working hours mean families spend less time together for diner but more time together for breakfast. One-on-one interaction between parents and children varies, however, based on parent, shift, and age of children. There is also a greater reliance on child care by relatives and by professional providers.Working nonstandard hours is less a choice of employees and more a mandate of employer. Presser believes that the need for swing shifts and weekend work will continue to rise in the coming decades. She reports that in some European countries there are substantial salary premiums for employees working irregular hours-sometimes as much as 50% higher. The convenience of having services available 24 hours a day continues to drive this trend.Unfortunately, says Presser, the issue is virtually absent from public discourse. She emphasizes the need for focused studies on costs and benefits of working odd hours, the physical and emotional health of people working nights and weekends, and the reasons behind the necessity for working these hours. "Nonstandard work schedules not only are highly prevalent among American families but also generate a level of complexity in family functioning that needs greater attention," she says.36. Which of the following demonstrates that working at nonstandard times is taking its toll on American families？A. Stress on familial relationships.B. Rotating shifts.C. Evenings, nights, or weekends.D. Its consequences.37. Which of the following is affected most by working irregular hours？A. Children.B. Marriage.C. Single mothers.D. Working women.38. Who would be in favor of the practice of working nonstandard hours？A. Children.B. Parents.C. EmployeesD. Professional child providers.39. It is implied that the consequences of nonstandard work schedules are .A. emphasizedB. absentC. neglectedD. prevalent40. What is the author's attitude towards working irregular hours？A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Indifferent.D. Objective.Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:Most human beings actual1y decide before they think. When any human being－executive, specialized expert, or person in the street－encounters a complex issue and forms an opinion, often within a matter of seconds, how thoroughly has he or she explored the implications of the various courses of action? Answer: not very thoroughly. Very few people, no matter how inte1ligent or experienced, can take inventory of the many branching possibilities, possible outcomes, side effects, and undesired consequences of a policy or a course of action in a matter of seconds. Yet, those who pride themse1ves on being decisive often try to do just that. And once their brains lock onto an opinion, most of their thinking thereafter consists of finding support for it.A very serious side effect of argumentative decision making can be a lack of support for the chosen course of action on the pat of the "losing" faction. When one faction wins the meeting and the others see themselves as losing, the battle often doesn't end when the meeting ends. Anger, resentment, and jealousy may lead them to sabotage the decision later, or to reopen the debate at later meetings.There is a better. As philosopher Aldous Huxley said, "It isn't who is right, but what is right, that counts."The structured-inquiry method offers a better alternative to argumentative decision making by debate. With the help of the Internet and wireless computer technology the gap between experts and executives is now being dramatically closed. By actually putting the brakes on the thinking process, slowing it down, and organizing the flow of logic, it's possible to create a level of clarity that sheer argumentation can never match.The structured-inquiry process introduces a level of conceptual clarity by organizing the contributions of the experts, then brings the experts and the decision makers closer together. Although it isn't possible or necessary for a president or prime minister to listen in on every intelligence analysis meeting, it's possible to organize the experts' information to give the decision maker much greater insight as to its meaning. This process may somewhat resemble a marketing focus group; it's a simple, remarkably clever way to bring decision makers closer to the source of the expert information and opinions on which they must base their decisions.4l. From the first paragraph we can learn that .A. executive, specialized expert, are no more clever than person in the streetB. very few people decide before they thinkC. those who pride themselves on being decisive often fail to do soD. people tend to consider carefully before making decisions42. Judging from the context, what does the word "them" (line 4,paragraph 2) refer to?A. Decision makers.B. The "losing" faction.C. Anger, resentment, and jealousy.D. Other people.43. Aldous Huxley's remark (Paragraph 3) implies that .A. there is a subtle difference between right and wrongB. we cannot tell who is right and what is wrongC. what is right is more important than who is rightD. what is right accounts for the question who is right44. According to the author, the function of the structured-inquiry method is .A. to make decision by debateB. to apply the Internet and wireless computer technology.C. to brake on the thinking process, slowing it downD. to create a level of conceptual clarity45. The structured-inquiry process can be useful for .A. decision makersB. intelligence analysis meetingC. the experts' informationD. marketing focus groupsQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:Sport is heading for an indissoluble marriage with television and the passive spectator will enjoy a private paradise. All of this will be in the future of sport. The spectator (the television audience) will be the priority and professional clubs will have to readjust their structures to adapt to the new reality: sport as a business.The new technologies will mean that spectators will no longer have to wait for broadcasts by the conventional channels. They will be the ones who decide what to see. And they will have to pay for it. In the United States the system of the future has already started: pay-as-you-view. Everything will be offered by television and the spectator will only have to choose. The review Sports Illustrated recently published a full profile of the life of the supporter at home in the middle of the next century. It explained that the consumers would be able to select their view of the match on a gigantic, flat screen occupying the whole of one wall, with images of a clarity which cannot be foreseen at present; they could watch from the trainer's stands just behind the batter in a game of baseball or from the helmet of the star player in an American football game. And at their disposal will be the sane option s the producer of the recorded programmer has to select replays, to choose which camera to me and to decide on the sound whether to hear the public, the players, the trainer and so on.Many sports executives, largely too old and too conservative to feel at home with the new technologies will believe that sport must control the expansion of television coverage in order to survive and ensure that spectators attend matches. They do not even accept the evidence which contradicts their view while there is more basketball than ever on television, for example, it is also certain that basketball is more popular than ever.It is also the argument of these sports executives that television harming the modest team. This is true, but the future of those teams is also modest. They have reached their ceiling. It is the law of the market. The great events continually attract larger audience.The world I being constructed on new technologies so that people can make the utmost use of their time and, in their home have access to the greatest possible range of recreational activities. Sport will have to adapt itself to the new world.The most visionary executives go further. That philosophy is: rather than see television take over sport why not have sports taken over television?46. What does the writer mean by use of the phrase "an indissoluble marriage" in the first paragraph?A. sport is combined with television.B. sport controls television.C. television dictates sports.D. Sport and television will go their own ways47. What does "they" in line 2 paragraph 2 stand for?A. Broadcasts.B. Channels.C. Spectators.D. Technologies.48. How do many sports executives feel with the new technologies?A. they are too old to do anything.B. They feel ill at ease.C. They feel completely at home.D. Technologies can go hand in hand with sports.49. What is going to be discussed in the following paragraphs?A. the philosophy of visionary executives.B. The process of television taking over sport.C. Television coverage expansion.D. An example to show how sport has taken over television.50. What might be the appropriate title of this passage?A. the arguments of sports executives.B. The philosophy of visionary executives.C. Sports and television in the 21st century.D. Sports: a business.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:Convenience food helps companies by creating growth, but what is its effect on people? For people who think cooking was the foundation of civilization, the microwave is the last enemy. The communion of eating together is easily broken by a device that liberates household citizens from waiting for mealtimes. The first great revolution in the history of food is in danger of being undone. The companionship of the campfire, cooking pot and common table, which have helped to bond humans in collaborative living for at least 150000 years could be destroyed.Meals have certainly sated from the rise of convenience food. The only meals regularly taken together in Britain these days are at the weekend, among rich families struggling to retain something of the old symbol of togetherness. Indeed, the day's first meal has all but disappeared. In the 20th century the leisure British breakfast was undermined by the corn flake; in the 21st breakfast is vanishing altogether a victim of the quick cup of coffee in Starbucks and the cereal bar.Convenience food has also made people forget how to cook. One of the apparent paradoxes of modern food is that while the amount of time spent cooking meals has fallen from 60 minutes a dayin 1980 to 13M a day in 2002, the number of cooks and television programmer on cooking has multiplied. But perhaps this isn't a paradox. Maybe it is became people can't cook anymore, so they need to be told how to do it, or maybe it is because people buy books about hobbies---golf, yachting ---not about chores. Cooking has ceased to be a chore and has become a hobby.Although everybody lives in the kitchen. its facilities are increasingly for display rather than for use. Mr. Silverstein's now book, "trading up" look at mid-range consumer's milling now to splash out. He says that industrial -style Viking cook pot, with nearly twice the heat output of other ranges, have helped to push the "kitchen as theater" trend in hour goods. They cost from $1000 to $9000.Some 75% of them are never used.Convenience also has an impact on the healthiness, or otherwise, of food, of course there is nothing bad about ready to eat food itself. You don't get much healthier than an apple, and supermarkets sell a better for you range of ready-meals. But there is a limit to the number of apples people want to eat; and these days it is easier for people to eat the kind of food that makes them fat The three Harvard economists in their paper "why have Americans become more obese?" point out that in the past, if people wanted to eat fatty hot food, they had to cook it. That took time and energy a good chip needs frying twice, once to cook the potato and once to get it crispy. Which discouraged of consumption of that cost of food. Mass preparation of food took away that constraint. Nobody has to cut and double cook their own fries these days. Who has the time?51. What might the previous paragraphs deal with?A. The relationship between meals and convenience food.B. The importance of convenience food in people's life.C. The rise of convenience food.D. The history of food industry.52. What is the paradox in the third paragraph?A. People don't know how to cook.B. The facilities in the kitchen are not totally used.C. People are becoming more obsess, thus unhealthy.D. Convenience food actually does not save people thrive.53. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The bad effects of convenience foodB. Mr. Silverstein's new bookC. People's new hobbyD. Disappearance of the old symbol of togetherness.54. Why has American become more obese?A. Because of eating chips.B. Because of being busy.C. Because of being lazy.D. B and C.55. Which of the following might the author mostly agree with?A. There is nothing bad about convenience food.B. Convenience food makes people lazy.C. Convenience food helps companies grow.D. Convenience food is a revolution in cooking.Section IV TranslationDirections:In this section there is a passage in English. Translate the five sentences underlined into Chinese and write your translation on ANSWER SHEET 2.An art museum director with foresight might follow trends in computer graphics to make exhibit more appealing to younger visitor.For instances, capable corporate manager might see alarming rise in local housing price that could affect availability of skilled workers in the region. People in government also need foresight to keep system running smoothly, to play budget and prevent war.Many of the best known technique for foresight were developed by government planner, especially in the military, thinking about the unthinkable.The futurist recognized that the future world is continuing with preset world. We can learn a great deal about what many happen in the future by looking systematically at what is happy now.Section V WritingDirections:In this part, you are asked to write a composition according to the information below. You should write more than 150 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.“五一”、“十一”长假已逐步为人们所习惯,她给百姓带来了充足的娱乐休闲机会,更促进了旅游经济的发展。

MBA英语历年真题阅读理解及参考答案详解

MBA英语历年真题阅读理解及参考答案详解Ruth Simmons joined Goldman Sachs's board as an outside director in January 2000; a year later she became president of Brown University. For the rest of the decade she apparently managed both roles without attracting much criticism. But by the end of 2009 Ms. Simmons was under fire for having sat on GoLd man's compensation committee; how could she have let those enormous bonus payouts pass unremarked? By February the next year Ms. Simmons had left the board. Theposition was taking up too much time, she said.Outside directors are supposed to serve as helpfuL, yet less biased, advisers on a firm's board.Having made their wealth and their reputations elsewhere, they presumably have enough independence to disagree with the chief executive's proposals. If the sky, and the share price, is falling, outside directors should be able to give advice based on having weathered their own crises.The researchers from Ohio University used a database that covered more than 10,000 firms and more than 64,000 different directors between 1989 and 2004. Then they simply checked which directors stayed from one proxy statement to the next. The most LikeLy reason for departing a board was age, so the researchers concentrated on those "surprise" departure, the probability that the company will subsequently have to restate earnings increases by nearly 20%. The likelihood of being named in a federal class-action lawsuit also increases, and the stock is likely to perform worse. The effect tended to be larger for larger firms. Although a correlation between them leaving and subsequent bad performance at the firm is suggestive, it does not mean that such directors arealways jumping off a sinking ship. Often they "trade up," leaving riskier, smaller firms for larger and more stable firms.But the researchers believe that outside directors have an easier time of avoiding a blow to their reputations if they leave a firm before bad news breaks, even if a review of history shows they were on the board at the time any wrongdoing occurred. Firms who want to keep their outside directors through tough time may have to create incentives. Otherwise outside directors will follow the example of Ms. Simmons, once again verypopular on campus.21. According to Paragraph 1, Ms. Simmons was criticized for .A. gaining excessive profitsB. failing to fulfill her dutyC. refusing to make compromisesD. leaving the board in tough times22. We learn from Paragraph 2 that outside directors are supposed to be .A. generous investorsC. share price forecastersB. unbiased executivesD. independent advisers23. According to the researchers from Ohio University, after an outside director's surprise departure, the firm i8 likely to ______ .A. become more stableB. report increased earningsC. do less well in the stock marketD. perform worse in lawsuits.24.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that directorsoutside ____________ .A. may stay for the attractive offers from the firmB. have often had the records of wrong doings in the firmC. are accustomed to stress-free work in the firmD. will decline incentives from the firm25. The author's attitude toward the role of outside directors is_______________ .A. permissiveB. positiveC. scornfulD. critical参考答案21. 答案 B.本题信息点是Ms. simmons was criticized （Simmons 受到批评），该信息出现在第一段第三句话⋯simmons was under fire. . 中，其中under fire 意为“受到攻击”，即“受到批评”之意。

MBA联考英语试卷及答案这个是英语二的前身据说修订版

M B A联考英语试卷及答案这个是英语二的前身据说修订版IBMT standardization office【IBMT5AB-IBMT08-IBMT2C-ZZT18】2005 MBA联考英语试卷Section I VocabularyDirections:There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.1. Advertises often aim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending _____.A. powerB. forceC. energyD. ability2. We've bought some ______ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store awayA. adaptingB. adjustingC. bindingD. folding3. The new speed restrictions were a ______ debated issue,A. heavilyB. hotlyC. deeplyD. profoundly4. His change of job has ____ him with a new challenge in lifeA. introducedB. initiatedC. presentedD. led5. No _____you're hungry if you haven't eaten since yesterdayA. matterB. surpriseC. wonderD. problem6. The pianist played beautifully, showing a real _____ for the musicA. feelingB. understandingC. appreciationD. sense7. The boss into a rage and started shouting at Robert to do as he was toldA. flewB. chargedC. rushedD. burst8. Politicians should never lose ______ of the needs of the people they representA. viewB. sightC. regardD. prospect9. The employees tried to settle the dispute by direct _____with the bossA, negotiation B. connection C. association D. communication10. You haven't heard all the facts so don't _____ to conclusionsA. dashB. jumpC. muchD. fly11. I am _____ aware of the need to obey the vales of the competitionA. greatlyB. farC. muchD. well12. The manager has always attended to the _____ of important business himselfA. transactionB. solutionC. translationD. stimulation13. As is known to all a country gets a (an) ______from taxesA income B. revenue C. rind D. paymentI4,The government has decided to reduce ______ on all imports.A. feeB. chargeC. tariffD. tuition15. The need for financial provision not only to producers but also to consumersA. connectsB. links C .associates D. relates16. The ability of bank to create deposits is determined by the ratio of liquid assets which they___.A. mountB. containC. remainD. maintain17 .The first serious prospect of a cure for Aids_____ a treatment which delays its effects ha emerged A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. less than18. His parents died when he was young, so he was ____ by his grandmaA. bredB. broughtC. fedD. grown19.The Japanese dollar-buying makes traders eager to ______dollars in fear of another government interA. let inB. let outC. let go ofD. let off20. The local people could hardly think of any good way to ______ the disaster of the warA. shake offB. get offC. put offD. take offSection II ClozeDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.A few decades ago, the world banking community invented new Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) systems to move money more efficiently across countries and around the globe. The ___21__benefit of such systems was to __22___the float of capital that was unavailable for ? __23__ checks were being cleared through banking__24__. Today, we understand that benefits of electronic banking are far more _25__ than just reducing floating cash. The world of banking__26__revolutionized.It is __27_ more efficient and faster, but more global. And now_28_the Internet, EFT systems are increasingly __29__with the new world of e-commerce and e-trade.__30__1997 and 2003,EFT value__31__from less than $50 trillion to nearly $40 trillion, more than the __32__economic product of all the countries and territories of the entire world. These statistics__33__should emphasize the true importance of transnational EFT Satellite, wireless, and cable-based electronic fund transfers _34__ the hub of global enterprise. Such electronic cash is _35__central to the idea of an emerging "worldwide mind." Without the satellite and fiber infrastructure to support the flow of electronic funds, the world economy would grind to a halt.21. A. hiding B. getting C. driving D. giving22. A. introduce B. reduce C. produce D. increase23. A. which B. that C. while D. where24. A. mechanics B. methods C. procedures D. systems25. A. extensive B. intensive C. profound D. great26. A. is B. has C. has been D. had been27. A. far B. even C. just D. not only28. A. with B. by C. for D. on29. A. linked B. integrated C. controlled D. joined30. A. Between B. In C. From D. Among31. A. decreased B. raised C. elevated D. soared32. A. gross B. accelerated C. combined D. collective33. A. lonely B. alone C. only D. merely34. A. present B. represent C. reserve D. comprehend35. A. so B. nevertheless C. thereafter D. thereforeSection III Reading comprehensionDirections:Read the following four passages. Answer the questions below each passage by choosing A,B,C and D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Working at nonstandard times－evenings, nights, or weekends－is taking its toll on American families. One-fifth of all employed Americans work variable or rotating shifts, and one-third work weekends, according to Harriet B. Presser, sociology professor at the University of Maryland. The result is stress on familial relationships, which is likely to continue in coming decades.The consequences of working irregular hours vary according to gender, economic level, and whether or not children are involved. Single mothers are more likely to work nights and weekends than married mothers. Women in clerical, sales or other low-paying jobs participate disproportionately in working late and graveyard shifts.Married-couple households with children are increasingly becoming dual-earner households, generating more split-shift couples. School-aged children, however, may benefit from parents' nonstandard work schedules because of the greater likelihood that a parent will be home before or after school. On the other hand, a correlation exists between nonstandard work schedules and both marital instability and a decline in the quality of marriages.Nonstandard working hours mean families spend less time together for diner but more time together for breakfast. One-on-one interaction between parents and children varies, however, based on parent, shift, and age of children. There is also a greater reliance on child care by relatives and by professional providers.Working nonstandard hours is less a choice of employees and more a mandate of employer. Presser believes that the need for swing shifts and weekend work will continue to rise in thecoming decades. She reports that in some European countries there are substantial salary premiums for employees working irregular hours-sometimes as much as 50% higher. The convenience of having services available 24 hours a day continues to drive this trend.Unfortunately, says Presser, the issue is virtually absent from public discourse. She emphasizes the need for focused studies on costs and benefits of working odd hours, the physical and emotional health of people working nights and weekends, and the reasons behind the necessity for working these hours. "Nonstandard work schedules not only are highly prevalent among American families but also generate a level of complexity in family functioning that needs greater attention," she says.36. Which of the following demonstrates that working at nonstandard times is taking its toll on American families？A. Stress on familial relationships.B. Rotating shifts.C. Evenings, nights, or weekends.D. Its consequences.37. Which of the following is affected most by working irregular hours？A. Children.B. Marriage.C. Single mothers.D. Working women.38. Who would be in favor of the practice of working nonstandard hours？A. Children.B. Parents.C. EmployeesD. Professional child providers.39. It is implied that the consequences of nonstandard work schedules are .A. emphasizedB. absentC. neglectedD. prevalent40. What is the author's attitude towards working irregular hours？A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Indifferent.D. Objective.Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage:Most human beings actual1y decide before they think. When any human being－executive, specialized expert, or person in the street－encounters a complex issue and forms an opinion, often within a matter of seconds, how thoroughly has he or she explored the implications of the various courses of action? Answer: not very thoroughly. Very few people, no matter how inte1ligent or experienced, can take inventory of the many branching possibilities, possible outcomes, side effects, and undesired consequences of a policy or a course of action in a matter of seconds. Yet, those who pride themse1ves on being decisive often try to do just that. And once their brains lock onto an opinion, most of their thinking thereafter consists of finding support for it.A very serious side effect of argumentative decision making can be a lack of support for the chosen course of action on the pat of the "losing" faction. When one faction wins the meeting and the others see themselves as losing, the battle often doesn't end when the meeting ends. Anger, resentment, and jealousy may lead them to sabotage the decision later, or to reopen the debate at later meetings.There is a better. As philosopher Aldous Huxley said, "It isn't who is right, but what is right, that counts."The structured-inquiry method offers a better alternative to argumentative decision making by debate. With the help of the Internet and wireless computer technology the gap betweenexperts and executives is now being dramatically closed. By actually putting the brakes on the thinking process, slowing it down, and organizing the flow of logic, it's possible to create a level of clarity that sheer argumentation can never match.The structured-inquiry process introduces a level of conceptual clarity by organizing the contributions of the experts, then brings the experts and the decision makers closer together. Although it isn't possible or necessary for a president or prime minister to listen in on every intelligence analysis meeting, it's possible to organize the experts' information to give the decision maker much greater insight as to its meaning. This process may somewhat resemble a marketing focus group; it's a simple, remarkably clever way to bring decision makers closer to the source of the expert information and opinions on which they must base their decisions.4l. From the first paragraph we can learn that .A. executive, specialized expert, are no more clever than person in the streetB. very few people decide before they thinkC. those who pride themselves on being decisive often fail to do soD. people tend to consider carefully before making decisions42. Judging from the context, what does the word "them" (line 4,paragraph 2) refer to?A. Decision makers.B. The "losing" faction.C. Anger, resentment, and jealousy.D. Other people.43. Aldous Huxley's remark (Paragraph 3) implies that .A. there is a subtle difference between right and wrongB. we cannot tell who is right and what is wrongC. what is right is more important than who is rightD. what is right accounts for the question who is right44. According to the author, the function of the structured-inquiry method is .A. to make decision by debateB. to apply the Internet and wireless computer technology.C. to brake on the thinking process, slowing it downD. to create a level of conceptual clarity45. The structured-inquiry process can be useful for .A. decision makersB. intelligence analysis meetingC. the experts' informationD. marketing focus groupsQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:Sport is heading for an indissoluble marriage with television and the passive spectator will enjoy a private paradise. All of this will be in the future of sport. The spectator (the television audience) will be the priority and professional clubs will have to readjust their structures to adapt to the new reality: sport as a business.The new technologies will mean that spectators will no longer have to wait for broadcasts by the conventional channels. They will be the ones who decide what to see. And they will have to pay for it. In the United States the system of the future has already started: pay-as-you-view. Everything will be offered by television and the spectator will only have to choose. The review Sports Illustrated recently published a full profile of the life of the supporter at home in the middle of the next century. It explained that the consumers would be able to select their view of the match on a gigantic, flat screen occupying the whole of one wall, with images of a clarity which cannot be foreseen at present; they could watch from the trainer's stands just behind the batter in a game of baseball or from the helmet of the star player in an American football game. And at their disposal will be the sane option s the producer of the recorded programmer has to select replays, to choose which camera to me and to decide on the sound whether to hear the public, the players, the trainer and so on.Many sports executives, largely too old and too conservative to feel at home with the new technologies will believe that sport must control the expansion of television coverage in order tosurvive and ensure that spectators attend matches. They do not even accept the evidence which contradicts their view while there is more basketball than ever on television, for example, it is also certain that basketball is more popular than ever.It is also the argument of these sports executives that television harming the modest team. This is true, but the future of those teams is also modest. They have reached their ceiling. It is the law of the market. The great events continually attract larger audience.The world I being constructed on new technologies so that people can make the utmost use of their time and, in their home have access to the greatest possible range of recreational activities. Sport will have to adapt itself to the new world.The most visionary executives go further. That philosophy is: rather than see television take over sport why not have sports taken over television?46. What does the writer mean by use of the phrase "an indissoluble marriage" in the first paragraph?A. sport is combined with television.B. sport controls television.C. television dictates sports.D. Sport and television will go their own ways47. What does "they" in line 2 paragraph 2 stand for?A. Broadcasts.B. Channels.C. Spectators.D. Technologies.48. How do many sports executives feel with the new technologies?A. they are too old to do anything.B. They feel ill at ease.C. They feel completely at home.D. Technologies can go hand in hand with sports.49. What is going to be discussed in the following paragraphs?A. the philosophy of visionary executives.B. The process of television taking over sport.C. Television coverage expansion.D. An example to show how sport has taken over television.50. What might be the appropriate title of this passage?A. the arguments of sports executives.B. The philosophy of visionary executives.C. Sports and television in the 21st century.D. Sports: a business.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:Convenience food helps companies by creating growth, but what is its effect on people? For people who think cooking was the foundation of civilization, the microwave is the last enemy. The communion of eating together is easily broken by a device that liberates household citizens from waiting for mealtimes. The first great revolution in the history of food is in danger of being undone. The companionship of the campfire, cooking pot and common table, which have helped to bond humans in collaborative living for at least 150000 years could be destroyed.Meals have certainly sated from the rise of convenience food. The only meals regularly taken together in Britain these days are at the weekend, among rich families struggling to retain something of the old symbol of togetherness. Indeed, the day's first meal has all but disappeared. In the 20th century the leisure British breakfast was undermined by the corn flake; in the 21st breakfast is vanishing altogether a victim of the quick cup of coffee in Starbucks and the cereal bar.Convenience food has also made people forget how to cook. One of the apparent paradoxes of modern food is that while the amount of time spent cooking meals has fallen from 60 minutes a day in 1980 to 13M a day in 2002, the number of cooks and television programmer on cooking has multiplied. But perhaps this isn't a paradox. Maybe it is became people can't cook anymore, so they need to be told how to do it, or maybe it is because people buy books about hobbies---golf,yachting ---not about chores. Cooking has ceased to be a chore and has become a hobby.Although everybody lives in the kitchen. its facilities are increasingly for display rather than for use. Mr. Silverstein's now book, "trading up" look at mid-range consumer's milling now to splash out. He says that industrial -style Viking cook pot, with nearly twice the heat output of other ranges, have helped to push the "kitchen as theater" trend in hour goods. They cost from $1000 to $9000.Some 75% of them are never used.Convenience also has an impact on the healthiness, or otherwise, of food, of course there is nothing bad about ready to eat food itself. You don't get much healthier than an apple, and supermarkets sell a better for you range of ready-meals. But there is a limit to the number of apples people want to eat; and these days it is easier for people to eat the kind of food that makes them fat The three Harvard economists in their paper "why have Americans become more obese?" point out that in the past, if people wanted to eat fatty hot food, they had to cook it. That took time and energy a good chip needs frying twice, once to cook the potato and once to get it crispy. Which discouraged of consumption of that cost of food. Mass preparation of food took away that constraint. Nobody has to cut and double cook their own fries these days. Who has the time?51. What might the previous paragraphs deal with?A. The relationship between meals and convenience food.B. The importance of convenience food in people's life.C. The rise of convenience food.D. The history of food industry.52. What is the paradox in the third paragraph?A. People don't know how to cook.B. The facilities in the kitchen are not totally used.C. People are becoming more obsess, thus unhealthy.D. Convenience food actually does not save people thrive.53. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The bad effects of convenience foodB. Mr. Silverstein's new bookC. People's new hobbyD. Disappearance of the old symbol of togetherness.54. Why has American become more obese?A. Because of eating chips.B. Because of being busy.C. Because of being lazy.D. B and C.55. Which of the following might the author mostly agree with?A. There is nothing bad about convenience food.B. Convenience food makes people lazy.C. Convenience food helps companies grow.D. Convenience food is a revolution in cooking.Section IV TranslationDirections:In this section there is a passage in English. Translate the five sentences underlined into Chinese and write your translation on ANSWER SHEET 2.An art museum director with foresight might follow trends in computer graphics to make exhibit more appealing to younger visitor.For instances, capable corporate manager might see alarming rise in local housing price that could affect availability of skilled workers in the region. People in government also need foresight to keep system running smoothly, to play budget and prevent war.Many of the best known technique for foresight were developed by government planner, especially in the military, thinking about the unthinkable.The futurist recognized that the future world is continuing with preset world. We can learn a great deal about what many happen in the future by looking systematically at what is happy now.Section V WritingDirections:In this part, you are asked to write a composition according to the information below. You should write more than 150 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.“五一”、“十一”长假已逐步为人们所习惯,她给百姓带来了充足的娱乐休闲机会,更促进了旅游经济的发展。

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MBA英语历年真题阅读理解及参考答案详解Ruth Simmons joined Goldman Sachs's board as an outside director in January 2000; a year later she became president of Brown University. For the rest of the decade she apparently managed both roles without attracting much criticism. But by the end of 2009 Ms. Simmons was under fire for having sat on GoLd man's compensation committee; how could she have let those enormous bonus payouts pass unremarked? By February the next year Ms. Simmons had left the board. Theposition was taking up too much time, she said.Outside directors are supposed to serve as helpfuL, yet less biased, advisers on a firm's board.Having made their wealth and their reputations elsewhere, they presumably have enough independence to disagree with the chief executive's proposals. If the sky, and the share price, is falling,outside directors should be able to give advice based on having weathered their own crises.The researchers from Ohio University used a database that covered more than 10,000 firms and more than 64,000 different directors between 1989 and 2004. Then they simply checked which directors stayed from one proxy statement to the next. The most LikeLy reason for departing a board was age, so the researchers concentrated on those "surprise" departure, the probability that the company will subsequently have to restate earnings increases by nearly 20%. The likelihood of being named in a federal class-action lawsuit also increases, and the stock is likely to perform worse. The effect tended to be larger for larger firms. Although a correlation between them leaving and subsequent bad performance at the firm is suggestive, it does not mean that such directors arealways jumping off a sinking ship. Often they "trade up,"leaving riskier, smaller firms for larger and more stable firms.But the researchers believe that outside directors have an easier time of avoiding a blow to their reputations if they leave a firm before bad news breaks, even if a review of history shows they were on the board at the time any wrongdoing occurred. Firms who want to keep their outside directors through tough time may have to create incentives. Otherwise outside directors will follow the example of Ms. Simmons, once again very popular on campus.21. According to Paragraph 1, Ms. Simmons was criticized for_______.A. gaining excessive profitsB. failing to fulfill her dutyC. refusing to make compromisesD. leaving the board in tough times22. We learn from Paragraph 2 that outside directors are supposed to be _______.A. generous investorsC. share price forecastersB. unbiased executivesD. independent advisers23. According to the researchers from Ohio University, after an outside director's surprise departure, the firm i8 likely to _______.A. become more stableB. report increased earningsC. do less well in the stock marketD. perform worse in lawsuits.24.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that outsidedirectors_______.A. may stay for the attractive offers from the firmB. have often had the records of wrong doings in the firmC. are accustomed to stress-free work in the firmD. will decline incentives from the firm25. The author's attitude toward the role of outside directors is _______.A. permissiveB. positiveC. scornfulD. critical参考答案21.答案B.本题信息点是Ms. simmons was criticized (Simmons 受到批评)，该信息出现在第一段第三句话…simmons was under fire. . 中，其中under fire 意为“受到攻击”，即“受到批评”之意。

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【经典资料，ＷＯＲＤ文档，可编辑修改】【经典考试资料，答案附后，看后必过，ＷＯＲＤ文档，可修改】2015年1月份MBA联考英语真题Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)Given the advantages of electronic money, you might think that we would move quickly to the cashless society in which all payments are made electronically. 1 a true cashless society is probably not around the corner. Indeed, predictions have been 2 for two decades but have not yet come to fruition. For example, Business Week predicted in 1975 that electronic means of payment would soon "revolutionize the very 3 of money itself," only to 4 itself several years later. Why has the movement to a cashless society been so 5 in coming?Although electronic means of payment may be more efficient than a payments system based on paper, several factors work 6 the disappearance of the paper system. First, it is very 7 to set up the computer, card reader, and telecornmunications networks necessary to make electronic money the 8 form of payment Second, paper checks have the advantage that they 9 receipts, something thai many consumers are unwilling to 10 . Third, the use of paper checks gives consumers several days of "float" - it takes several days 11 a check is cashed and funds are 12 from。

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2001年全国攻读工商管理硕士研究生入学考试英语试题Section I Vocabulary (10 points)Directions:There are 20 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.1.The annual------of the department store starts tomorrow.A stocking.B stocktakingC stockpiling.D stockholding.2.Remember to ask for a ------of quality for these goods;otherwise they will not offer any maintenance.http://mbajyzA warranty.B promiseC certificate.D recejpt.3.In many countries tobacco and medicine are government------.A control.B monopolyC business.D belongings.4.Bank notes are not usually------into gold nowadays.A inverted.B revertibleC convertible.D diverting.5.I------you that the goods will be delivered next week.A insist.B confirmC assure.D ensure.6.The manager just------his resignation to the board meeting yesterday and today another one took his place.http://mbajyzA sent up.B sent offC sent out.D sent in.7.Let s not------over such a trifle!A fall through.B fall outC fall off.D fall back.8.The cultures of China and Japan have shared many features,but each has used them according to its national------.A personality.B temperamentC interest.D destiny.9.Our journey was slow because the train stopped------at different villages.A gradually.B continuouslyC constantly.D continually.10.When he realized the police had spotted him,the man------the exit as quickly as possible.A made for.B made outC made up to.D made way.11.The goods------when we arrived at the airport.A were just unloaded.B were just being unloadedC were just been unloaded.D had just unloaded.12.The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds------his argument in favor of the new theory.http://mbajyzA which to base on.B on which to baseC to base on which.D which to be based on.13.I think your words carry more weight than------.A anybody else s.B that of anybody sC anybody else.D else anybody s.14.The second book was------by August 1996,but two years later,the end was still nowhere in sight.A to complete.B completedC to have been completed.D to have completed.15.I would have gone to visit him in the hospital had it been at all possible,but I------fully occupied the whole of last week.A were.B wasC had been.D have been.16.No difficulty and no hardship------discouraged him.A has.B haveC has been.D have been.17.I always keep candles in the house------there is a power cut.A if.B in caseC on condition that.D when.18.Some modern children s fiction deals with serious problems and situations with a realism seldom------in earlier books.A attempted.B attemptingC being attempted.D having attempted.19.Written in a hurry,------.http://mbajyzA he made many mistakes in the paper.B there were a lot of mistakes in the paper.C we found plenty of errors in her paperD the paper was full of errors.20.Some student prefer a strict teacher who tells them exactly what to do.Others prefer------to work on their own.A leaving.B to leaveC having been left.D to be left.Section II Cloze (10 points)Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1.It is difficult to imagine what life would be like without memory.The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions,the bases 21the decisions we make,and the roots of our habits and skills are to be 22in our past experiences,which are broughtsintosthe present23memory.Memory can be defined as the capacity to keep 24 available for later use.It includes not only"remembering"thing like arithmetic or historical facts,but also any change in the way an animal typically behaves.Memory is25when a rat gives up eating grain because he has sniffed something suspicious in the grain pile.Memory is also involved when a six year old child learns to swing abaseball bat.Memory26not only in humans and animals but also in some physical objects and machinesputers,for example,contain devices for storing data for later use.It is interesting to compare the memory storage capacity of a computer27that of a human being.The instant access memory of a large computer may hold up to 100,000"words"ready for28use.A naverage American teenager probably recognizes the meanings of about 100,000 words of English.However,this is but a fraction of the total29of information which the teenager has stored.Consider,for example,the number of facts and places that the teenager can recognize on sight.The use of words is the basis of the advanced problem solving intelligence of human beings.A large part of a person s memory is in terms of words and30of words.21A of. B to. C for. D on22A kept. B found. C sought. D stored23A by. B from. C with. D in24.A experiences. B bases C observations. D information.25A called. B taken. C involved. D included26A exists. B appears. C affects. D seems27A to. B with. C against. D for28.A progressive. B instructive C instant. D protective.29A deal. B number. C mount. D amount30.A combinations. B corrections C coordinations. Dcollections.Section III Reading comprehension (40 points)Section ADirections:.There are 5 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C,and D.You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a pencil..Questions 31 to 34 are based on the following passage:The stability of the U.S. banking system is maintained by means of supervision and regulation,inspections,deposit insurance,and loans to troubled banks.For over 50 years,these precautions have prevented banking panics.However,there have been some close calls.The collapse of Continental lllinois Bank & Trusted Company of Chicago in 1984 did not bring down the banking system,but it certainly rattled some windows.In the late 1970s,Continental soared to a leadership position among Midwestern banks.Parts of its growth strategy wererisky,however.It made many loans in the energy field,including billion that it took over from Penn Square Band of Oklahoma City.To obtain the funds it needed to make these loans,Continental relied heavily on short term borrowing from other banks and large,30 day certificates of deposit-"hot money",in banking jargon.At least one Continental officer saw danger signs and wrote a warning memo to her superiors,but the memo went unheeded .Although the Comptroller of the Currency inspected Continental on a regular basis,it failed to see low serious its problems were going to be.Penn Square Bank was closed by regulators in July 1982.When energy prices began to slip,most of the billion in loans that Continental had taken over from the smaller banks turned out to be had.Other loans to troubled companies such Chrysler,lnternational Harvester,and Braniff looked questionable.Seeing these problem，"hot money"owners began to pull their funds out of Continental.By the spring of 1984,a run on Continental had begun.In May,the bank had to borrow .5 billion from the Fed to replace overnight funds it bad lost.But this was not enough.To try to stem the outflow of deposits from Continemtal,the FDIC agreed to guarantee not just the first ,000 of each depositor s money but all ofit.Nevertheless,the run continued.http://mbajyzFederal regulators tried hard to find a sound bank that could take over Continental-a common way of rescuing failing banks.But Continental was just too big for anyone to buy.By July,all hope of a private sector rescue was dashed.Regulators faced a stark choice:Let Continental collapse,or take it over themselves.Letting the bank fail seemed too risky.It was estimated that more than 100 other banks had placed enough funds in Continental to put them at risk if Continental failed.Thus,on a rainy Thursday at the end of July,the FDIC in effect nationalized Continental Illinois at a cost of .5 billion.This kept the bank s doors open and prevented a chain reaction.However,in all but a technical sense,Continental had become the biggest bank failure in U.S.history.31.In the spring of 1984,Continental experienced------.A a fast growth period.B a stability periodC a run.D an oil price decrease.32.By July,all hope of a private sector rescue was------.A destroyed.B absurdC desperate.D damaged.33.The nationalizatin of Continental------.A saved itB made"hot money"owners continue to pull their funds out of Continental.C almost brought down the banking systemD fired many high ranking officers.34.Banking panics may be prevented by means of------.A deposit insurance.B growth strategyC long term borrowing.D warning memo.Questions 35 to 38 are based on the following passage:If sustainable competitive advantage depends on work force skills,American firms have a problem.Human resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the competitive survival of the firm in the United States.Skill acquisition is considered as an individual bor is simply another factor of production to be hired-rented at the lowest possible cost-much as one buys raw materials or equipment.http://mbajyzThe lack of importance attached to human resource management can be seen in the corporation hierarchy.In an American firm the chief financial officer is almost always second in command.The post of head of human resource managements is usually a specialized job,off at the edge of the corporate hierarchy.The executive who holds it is never consulted on major strategic decisions and hasno chance to move up to Chief Executive Officer(CEO).By way of contrast,in Japan the head of human resource management is central-usually the second most important executive,after the CEO,in the firm s hierarchy.While American firms often talk about the vast amounts spent on training their work forces,in fact they invest less in the skill of their employees than do the Japanese or German firms.The money they do invest is also more highly concentrated on professional and managerial employees.And the limited investments that are made in training workers are also much more narrowly focused on the specific skills necessary to do the next job rather than on the basic background skills that make it possible to absorb new technologies.As a result,problems emerge when new breakthrough technologies arrive.If American workers,for example,take much longer to learn how to operate new flexible manufacturing stations than workers in Germany(as they do),the effective cost of those stations is lower in Germany than it is in the United Stated.More time is required before equipment is up and running at capacity,and the need for extensive retraining generates costs and creates bottlenecks that limit the speed with which new equipment can be employed.The result is a slower pace of technological change.And in the end the skillsof the bottom half of the population affect the wages of the top half.If the bottom half can t effectively staff the processes that have to be operated,the management and professional jobs that go with these processes will disappear.35.Which of the following applies to the management of human resources in American companies?A.They hire people at the lowest cost regardless of their skills.B.They see the gaining of skills as their employees own business.C.They attach more importance to workers than to equipment..D.They only hire skilled workers because of keen competition.36.What is the position of the head of human resource management in an American firm?A.He is one of the most important executives in the firm..B.His post is likely to disappear when new technologies are introduced.C.He is directly under the chief financial executive.D.He has no authority in making important decisions in the firm..37.The money most American firms spend in training mainly goes to----.A workers who can operate new equipment http://mbajyzB technological and managerial staffC workers who lack basic background skillsD top executives.38.What is the main idea of the passage?A.American firms are different from Japanese and German firms in human resource management.B.Extensive retraining is indispensable to effective humanresource man agement.C.The head of human resource management must be in the central position in a firm s hierarchy..D.The human resource management strategies of American firms affect their competitive capacity...Questions 39 to 42 are based on the following passage:Internet is a vast network of computers that connects many of the world s businesses,institutions,and individuals.The internet,which means interconnected network of networks,links tens of thousands of smaller computer networks.These networks transmit huge amounts of information in the form of words,images,and sounds.The Internet was information on virtually every topicwork userscan search through sources ranging from vast databases to small electronic"bulletin boards ,"where users form discussion groups around common interests.Much of the Internet s traffic consists of messages sent from one computer user to another.These messages are called electronic mail or e mail.Internet users have electronic addresses that allow them to send and receive e mail.Other uses of the network include obtaining news,joining electronic debates,and playing electronic games.One feature of the Internet,known as the World Wide Web,provides graphics,audio,and video to enhance the information in its documents.These documents cover a vast number of topics.http://mbajyzPeople usually access the Internet with a device called a modem.Modems connect computers to the network through telephone lines.Much of the Internet operates through worldwide telephone networks of fiber optic cables.These cables contain hair thin strands of glass that carry data as pulses of light.They can transmit thousands of times more data than local phone lines,most of which consist of copper wires.The history of the Internet began in the 1960s.At that time,the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)of the United States Department of Defense developed a network of computers called ARPAnet.Originally,ARPAnet connected only military a nd governmentcomputer systems.Its purpose was to make these systems secure in the event of a disaster or was.Soon after the creation of ARPAnet,universities and other institutions developed their own computer networks.These networks eventually were merged with ARPAnet to form the Internet.By the 1990s,anyone with a computer,modem,and Internet software could link up to the Internet.In the future,the Internet will probably grow more sophisticated as computer technology becomes more powerful.Many experts believe the Internet may become part of a larger network called the information superhighway.This network,still under development,would link computers with telephone companies,cable television stations,and other communication systems.People could bank,shop,watch TV,and perform many other activities through the network.39.This passage is about the------of the Internet.A future.B general introductionC use.D history.40.Which of the following statements about the Internet is true?A.ARPA was the first net used by American universities and institutions.B.The history of the Internet can be traced back to fifty years ago.C.The purpose of the Internet is to protect the world in the event of war.D.ARPAnet formed the foundation of the Internet nowadays...41.The Internet enables people to do all the following things EXCEPT----.A sending e mail.B obtaining newsC exchanging modem.D internet related chat(IRC).42.According to the last paragraph,in the future------.A.in may be hard to predict the development of the Internet.B.the Internet will become an indispensable superhighway.C.the Internet will be applied more.D.the Internet will combine cable stations.Questions 43 to 46 are based on the following passage:Sex prejudices are based on and justified by the ideology that biology is destiny.According to this ideology,basic biological and psychological differences exist between the sexes.These differences require each sex to play a separate role in social life.Women are the weaker sexboth physically and emotionally.Thus,they are naturally suited,much more so than men,to the performance of domestic duties .A woman s place,under normalcircumstances,is within the protective environment of the home.Nature has determined that women play caretaker roles,such as wife and mother and homemaker.On the other hand,men are best suited to go outsintosthe competitive world of work and politics,where serious responsibilities must be taken on.Men are to be the providers;women and children are"dependents."The ideology also holds that women who wish to work outside the household should naturally fill these jobs that are in line with the special capabilities of their sex.It is thus appropriate for women,not men,to be employed as nurses,social workers,elementary school teachers,household helpers,and clerks and secretaries.These positions are simply an extension of women s domestic rolermal distinctions between"women s work"and"men s work"in the labor force,according to the ideology,are simply a functional reflection of the basic differences between the sexes. http://mbajyzFinally,the ideology suggests that nature has worked her will in another significant way.For the human species to survive over time,its members must regularly reproduce.Thus,women must,whether at home or in the labor force,make the most of their physical appearance.So goes the ideology.It is,of course,not true that basicbiological and psychological differences between the sexes require each to play sex defined roles in social life.There is ample evidence that sex roles vary from society to society,and those role differences that to exist are largely learned.But to the degree people actually believe that biology is destiny and that nature intended for men and women to make different contributions to society,sex defined roles will be seen as totally acceptable.43.Women s place,some people think,is within the protective environment of the home because------.A.women can provide better care for the children.B.women are too weak to do any agricultural work at all.C.women are biologically suited to domestic jobs.D.women can not compete with men in any field.44.According to the author,sex roles------.A are socially determinedB.are emotionally and physically determined.C.can only be determined by what education people take.D.are biologically and psychologically determined.45.The author points out that the assignments of women s roles in work------.A.are determined by what they are better suited to.B.grow out of their position inside the home.C.reflect a basic difference between men and women.D.are suitable to them,but not to men.46.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.The division of sex defined roles is completely unacceptable..B.Women s roles in work are too limited at present..C.In one society,men might perform what is considered womens duties by another.D.Some of the women s roles in domestic duties can not be taken over by men.Questions 47 to 50 are based on the following passage:In a sense,the new protectionism is not protectionism at all,at least not in the traditional sense of the term.The old protectionism referred only to trade restricting and trade expanding devices,such as the tariff or export subsidy.The new protectionism is much broader than this;it includes interventionssintosforeign trade but is not limited to them.The new protectionism,in fact,refers to how the whole of government interventionsintosthe private economy affects international trade.The emphasis on trade is still there,thus came the term"protection."But what is new isthe realization that virtually all government activities can affect international economic relations.The emergence of the new protectionism in the Western world reflects the victory of the interventionist,or welfare economy over the market economy.Jab Tumiler writes,"The old protectionism…coexisted,without any apparent intellectual difficulty with the acceptance of the market as a national as well as an international economic distribution mechanism-indeed,protectionists as well as (if not more than)free traders stood for laissez faire(放任政策).Now,as in the 1930s,protectionism is an expression of a profound skepticism as to the ability of the market to distribute resources and incomes to societies satisfaction."It is precisely this profound skepticism of the market economy that is responsible for the protectionism.In a market economy,economic change of various colors implies redistribution of resources and incomes.The same opinion in many communities apparently is that such redistributions often are not proper.There fore,the government intervenes(干涉；干预)to bring about a more desired result.The victory of the welfare state is almost complete in northern Europe.In Sweden ,Norway,Finland,Denmark,and the Netherlands,government intervention in almost all aspects ofeconomic and social life is considered normal.In Great Britain this is only somewhat less ernment traditionally has played a very active role in economic life in France and continued to do so.Only West Germany dares to go against the tide towards excessive interventionism in Western Europe.It also happens to be the most successful Western European economy.The welfare state has made significant progress in the United States as well as in Western Europe.Social security,unemployment insurance,minimum wage laws,and rent control are by now traditional welfare state elements on the American scene.47.This passage is primarily concerned with discussing------.A.the definition of the new protectionism.B.the difference between new and old protectionism.C.the emergence of the new protectionism in the Western world.D.the significance of the welfare state.48.Which of the following statements is NOT a characteristic of a welfare state mentioned in this passage?A Free education is available to a child.B Laws are made to fix the minimum wage.C A jobless person can be insured.D There are regulations for rent.49.Which of the following inferences is true,according to this passage?A.The economy developed faster in welfare states than in nonwelfare states.B.In the 1930s,protectionism began to rise.C.The new protectionism is so called mainly because it is the latest.ernment plays a more active role in economic life in Northern Europe than in Great Britain...50.The passage supplies information for answering which of the following questions?A When did the new protectionism arise?http://mbajyzB.Why is the new protectionism so popular in northern European countries?.C.Does the American government play a more active role in economic life than the British government?.D.Why does the government intervene in economic life?.Section BDirections:.Read the following passage carefully and then give short answers to the five questions.Write your answers on the Answer Sheet..In a television interview,Mr.Daniel Brummage,President of theInternational Olympics Committee,is defending his Committee s decision to hold the Games again in four years time.Ever since the modern Olympic Games began in 1896,they ve had their critics.Every form of competitive activity attracts trouble.But part of the aim of the Games ,when they were first held in ancient Greece,was to discourage war between states by engaging them in a friendlier kind of combat.My Committee and I intend to see that they go on doing this.The spirit of competition in the Games uses up a lot of energy that could be more harmfully employed.In my opinion,it does a lot of good,getting people to forget their differences in a communal activity.Any competitor or spectator at the Games or in the Olympic Village will tell you that the atmosphere of friendship there is unforgettable:as if the world were one big family.And the hostilities that the press always likes to exaggerate,only exist in a few quarters.What we suffer from is bad publicity,not had sportsmanship.http://mbajyzThese Games are the biggest international gathering of any kind in the world.Not only do they bring sportsmen together,but they unite a world public.Isn´t this a sufficient reason for continuing then?Of course,a few people are going to use them as an occasion for propaganda(宣传)，but this is no reason why the Games shouldbe canceled.Why should every harmless activity be spoiled for the majority by the minority?No!As long as the majority wants it,these Games will continue.This is sport,sir,not politics,and I intend that it should remain so.51.Is that right that all the people in the world agree to hold the Olympic Games?.52When did the modern Olympic Games begin?53.What is the purpose of the Olympic Committee to hold the Games?54.What does Mr.Daniel Brummage criticize in his speech and Why?.55Will the Games continue?Why?PARTⅣTranslation (15%)Directions:.In this part there is a passage in English.Translate the five sentences underlinedsintosChinese and write your translation on the Answer Sheet . .(56)The types of daydreams,whether they are pleasant and hopeful or filled with despair take shape in childhood when everyone develops one of three basic daydreaming styles:positive negative and scattered American Health reports.Although everyone lapses occasionallysintoseach of these types,positive daydreamers aremore likely to imagine happy,playful or entertaining of these types, positive daydreamers are more likely to imagine happy,playful or entertaining scenarios.(57)Negative daydreamers tend to dwell on life s darker side.imagining dangerous and/or life threatening situations,such as the appearance of afatal or weakening disease or becoming a victim of violence.Scattered day dreamers are easily bored and distracted."Their mental images tend to be fleeting,repetitive and shallow,like variations on the same fairy tales,"explains Yale psychologist Roni Tower.(58)While all three types are common,positive imaginations are likeliest to serve as springboards(跳板)for problem solving,while negative and scattered daydreams may leave a person feeling anxious.Negative daydreamers are waiting for the other shoe"to fall."Their imaginations are often guilt ridden or obsessive.There are times when drifting away can cause problems,according to Blodin."If daydreaming gets in the way of daily function because the person is doing it all day,the person won t be very productive,"she says."The amount of time and the frequency that a person daydreams is what s important.It should not take up all of your time.(59)If people find their daydreaming is becoming excessive(过多的)，they should take a realistic look at what s。