–That’ s 14 pounds. How are you paying?–_______________.
A.By plane, I think
B.Cash…Here you are
C.Thank you. Here’s your change, 6 pounds
A.By plane, I think
B.Cash…Here you are
C.Thank you. Here’s your change, 6 pounds
第1题
听力原文:W: Hi, Steve!
M: Hi, Jan. I'm planning to go to London by train. Do you want to come with me?
W: But it'd be cheaper by bus.
M: I've got a student travel card. You can get cheap train tickets with it.
W: That sounds good. How much does it cost?
M: A card for six months is sixteen pounds.
W: So how do I get one?
M: You need two photographs—one for the card and one for the form.
W: There's a photo machine in the post office. It gives you four photos for three pounds.
M: So does the one in the library. But I went to a photographer's studio. It was cheaper.
W: I don't have to show my passport or my driving license, do I?
M: No, Jan, you only need a letter from your college.
W: OK, I'll ask my teacher for one.
M: And then you take everything to the tourist office and ask the travel agent.
W: Great, next time you go to London, I'll come too!
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A.£6.
B.£16.
C.£60.
D.£66.
第2题
听力原文:M: I'm looking for some sports shoes. Can you give me some advice?
W: That's what I'm here for, Sir. Could you tell me what size you take?
M: Of course, 41.
W: Ok, we have plenty of choices for you. What colour would you prefer?
M: I was thinking about red, but I am well known for fashion disasters!
W: Not at all. I think red is a very good choice. It is THE colour this season. How about these?
M: They are great. Can I try them on?
W: Certainly, just give me a moment while I get a pair in your size. Please, take a seat. I will be back in a moment.
M: They are really comfortable, and they look great. They are exactly what I was looking for. How much are they?
W: On special offer for 85 pounds. Just let me box them up for you. Please make your way over to the cash desk.
M: Do you accept credit cards?
W: Yes, we accept all major cards here.
(20)
A.Few things.
B.Not many things.
C.Plenty of choices.
D.Nothing in his size.
第3题
FedEx Express
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to every US address and to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, usually in one to two business days with the delivery time guaranteed.
Famous Origins
In 1965, Yale University undergraduate Frederick W. Smith wrote a term paper about the passenger route systems used by most airfreight shippers, which be viewed as economically inadequate. Smith wrote of the need for shippers to have a system designed specifically for airfreight that could accommodate time-sensitive shipments such as medicines, computer parts and electronics.
In August of 1971 following his service in the military, Smith bought controlling interest in Arkansas Aviation Sales, located in Little Rock, Ark. While operating his new firm, Smith identified the tremendous difficulty in getting packages and other airfreight delivered within one to two days. This dilemma motivated him to do the necessary research for resolving the inefficient distribution system. Thus, the idea for Federal Express was born: a company that revolutionized global business practices and now defines speed and reliability.
Federal Express was so-named due to the patriotic meaning associated with the word "Federal, "which suggested an interest in nationwide economic activity. At that time, Smith hoped to obtain a contract with the Federal Reserve Bank and, although the proposal was denied, he believed the name was a particularly good one for attracting public attention and maintaining name recognition.
Federal Express
The company incorporated in June 1971 and officially began operations on April 17, 1973, with the launch of 14 small aircraft from Memphis International Airport. On that night, Federal Express delivered 186 packages to 25 US cities from Rochester, NY, Miami, Fla.
Company headquarters were moved to Memphis, Tenn., a city selected for its geographical center to the original target market cities for small packages. In addition, the Memphis weather was excellent and rarely caused closures at Memphis International Airport. The airport was also willing to make the necessary improvements for the operation and had additional hangar(飞机库) space readily available.
Company Growth
Though the company did not show a profit until July 1975, it soon became the premier carrier of high-priority goods in the marketplace and the standard setter for the industry it established.
In the mid-1970s, Federal Express took a leading role in lobbying for air cargo control that finally came in 1977.
These changes allowed Federal Express to use larger aircraft (such as Boeing 727s and McDonnell-Douglass DC-10s) and gave incentive for the company's rapid growth. Today FedEx Express has the world's largest all- cargo air fleet, including McDonnell-Douglass MD-11s and Airbus A-300s and A-310s. The planes have a total daily lift capacity of more than 26.5 million pounds. In a 24-hour period, the fleet travels nearly 500,000 miles while its couriers log(飞行若干距离) 2.5 million miles a day—the equivalent of 100 trips around the earth.
The company entered its maturing phase in the first half of the 1980s. Federal Express was well established. Contenders were trying to catch up to a company whose growth rate was compounding at about 40 percent annually. In fiscal year 1983 Federal Express reported $1 billion in revenues, making American business history as the first company to reach that financial hallmark(标志)inside ten years of start-up without mergers or acquisitions.
Overseas Expansion
Following the first of several international acquisitions, intercontinental o
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第4题
In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by calorieexpenditure charts, for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry. Even exercise professionals concede half a point here. "Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight." said York Onnen, program director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Still exercise's supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.
If you have been sedentary (极少活动的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year's time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.
What is said about the average American in the passage?
A.They tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of "light" beer.
B.They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.
C.They prefer "light" beer and lowcalorie bread to other drinks and food.
D.They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.
第5题
听力原文:W: Tell me, Peter, what makes Harold's so famous?
M: Well, it's the biggest department store in the UK, and its food hall and Egyptian hall are very famous. People come to Harold's just to see them.
W: What is special about the food hall?
M: It sells many different kinds of food. For example, it has 250 kinds of cheese from all over the world, and more than 180 kinds of bread. Customers also love all the different kinds of chocolate. They buy 100 tons every year.
W: That's amazing, and why is the Egyptian hall so famous?
M: Well, when people see it they feel they're in another world. It looks like an Egyptian building from 4,000 years ago, and it sells beautiful objects. They are not 4,000 years old, of course.
W: Is it true that Harold's produces its own electricity?
M: Yes, it does. 70% ,enough for a small town. To light the outside of the building we use 11,500 light bulbs.
W: Really, tell me, how many customers do you have on an average day? And how much do they spend?
M: About 30,000 people come on an average day. But during the sales, the number increases to 300,000 customers a day. How much do they spend? Well, on average, customers spend about 1.5 million pounds a day. The record for one day is 9 million pounds.
W: 9 million pounds in one day?
M: Yes, on the first day of the January sales.
W: Harold's says it sells everything to everybody everywhere, is that really true?
M: Oh, yes, of course. Absolutely everything.
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A.Enormous size of its stores.
B.Numerous varieties of food.
C.Its appealing surroundings.
D.Its rich and colorful history.
第6题
A.It was 50 pounds.
B.It was 80 pounds.
C.It was 20 pounds.
D.It was 40 pounds.
第7题
A. 6.5 pounds.
B. 23.10 pounds.
C. 24.75 pounds.
D. 243 pounds.
第8题
A.rather casual
B.pretty slow
C.meticulous
D.really considerate
第9题
听力原文:M: Susan told me you were on a diet, How much weight have you lost?
W: Well,to start with, I weighed 160 pounds. The first two weeks I took off 10 pounds, but then I gained back 3 over the holidays.
Q: How much does the woman weigh now?
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A.150 pounds.
B.160 pounds.
C.153 pounds.
D.less than 150 pounds.
第10题
The total cost of repairs______(总计达) 2000 pounds.