We shalll do our utmost to push the sales for your new product in our district.（)

the legal and moral boundaries of society.

According to the passage, why do we have close friends who have nothing in common？

A．Because we will benefit from the varieties they bring into our life.

B．Because our friends reflect the different aspects of our personalities.

C．Because sometimes we choose friends through computer dating agencies.

D．Because it's better we have friends who are complementary to each other.

Why do we fail to attend to our family financial well-being？

A．Because we don't know what family financial well-being is.

B．Because we focus too much on developing family relationships.

C．Because we think work is much more important.

D．Because we think it needn't be dealt with immediately.

A) pile

B) segment

C) sequence

D) file

One of the best ways to alleviate stress is to ______.

A．set deadlines for yourself

B．complete tasks early

C．do what we desire to do

D．put our schedule in writing

According to Prof Prentice, what are the reasons for the change in our shape？

A．We eat too much and refuse to do physical exercises.

B．High-energy foods are easy to get and technology develops fast.

C．High-energy foods are the main diet and we use technology.

D．High-energy foods are easy to get and we consume less energy.

听力原文：W: I think we should do more to expand our business still further.

M: No, to go back to what, I was saying earlier, we really need to think again before making the decision.

Q: What does the man think of the woman's suggestion？

(15)

A．The woman is entirely wrong.

B．He is doubtful about it.

C．The decision should be made as soon as possible.

D．He approves of it.

M: Yeah, at this point we'll have to make do with what we've got.

Q: What does the man suggest they do？

(16)

A．Just make use of whatever information is available.

B．Put more effort into preparing for the presentation.

C．Find more relevant information for their work.

D．Simply raise the issue in their presentation.

听力原文：W: Morning, Mr. Park.

M: Come here, Miss Li, I have something to talk to you.

W: What's the problem, Mr. Park？

M: We need to define a new strategy which must be flexible enough to take account of changing market conditions.

W: I agree. Our main objective must be to gain market share, and to do this we must reduce prices.

M: So you are sure that if we reduce prices, our market share will increase？

W: Yes, I'm sure.

M: That might be true. But if we reduce our prices, our margins will be lower and that will cut our profits.

W: In short term it is right. But we can slowly increase our production and as the production is increased, we may cut unit cost.

M: That's really a log-term prospect. But I believe higher profitability is our objective. The better the products, the higher the price, and the higher price will enhance higher profits.

W: The market is already very competitive. And if we raise our prices, whatever the quality, sales will drop rapidly.

M: Then shall we look at it from the other viewpoint--manufacturing. Well, if we can reduce cost in manufacturing that must put us in a strong position to adapt to the market. The only way for us is to sub-contract more of the production.

W: That will mean job losses if we do that.

M: That's true. But the jobs that remain will be more secure.

W: It sounds reasonable. Maybe we can try this way.

M: That's the best we can do, don't you agree？

(23)

A．Market share

B．Company strategy

C．High profitability

D．Manufacturing

听力原文：W: Hey, you know, I am thinking of painting our room. What do you think？

M: Do you think we really need that？

W: Of course! Look at our room. It's so dull. I just want it to be bright and colorful.

M: Whatever.

W: So what color do you want it to be？

M: Er...I prefer light green. I heard that it's good for your eyes.

W: Ok, tomorrow we'll go shopping and buy the paint.

M: Do I have to go with you？

W: Sure, I need your help.

M: Well, that's hard work.

W: Oh, hey] What about rearranging the furniture after we paint the wall？

M: Are you kidding？

W: No, I just want to make a little change of our apartment.

M: Do you want to change your husband too？

(20)

A．Roommates.

B．Classmates.

C．Husband and wife.

D．Colleagues.