October 8
Book Review of Anne Narazakis
New Century, New Business
Reviewed by John Gilliam
Anne Narazakis recent book, New Century, New Business, seeks to examine the new technologies that are critical for global business and how they affect todays corporate transactions. Ms. Narazaki argues that while economic transactions of one kind or another have taken place for thousands of years, the impact of changing technology on business has become obvious only recently. In fact, as new technologies have grown more prevalent, Ms. Narazaki observes, international businesses have increased in size and number. At the same time, the time required to conduct each business transaction has decreased.
Mr. Narazaki illustrates her observations with detailed examples of recent business transactions. Citing the merger of Poynter Technologies and Carce Company, which created the largest financial services company in the world, Ms. Narazaki explains the effect technology has on the valuation of a company, on communication between the managements of different companies, and on stock and funds trading.
Those of us who take an interest in the interaction between business and technology will find Ms. Narazakis ideas persuasive. The view that business cannot survive without keeping up with new technology has become todays corporate reality.
1. In the article, the word critical in paragraph 1, line 4 is closest in meaning to
A. growing
B. sensitive
C. disapproving
D. important
2. According to the article, why is the merger of Poynter Technologies and Carce Company mentioned in the book
A. To point out the legal issues raised by new technologies
B. To show how the worlds largest computer technology firm was created
C. To indicate that large companies have advantages in the marketplace
D. To illustrate the impact technology has on transactions
3. What can be inferred about John Gilliam from his review
A. He specializes in articles focusing on history.
B. He agrees with the ideas presented in the book
C. He hopes technology will become less important to business
D. He is training to work in corporate mergers.
4. Why did Ms. Oguro write an e-mail to Ms. Narazaki
A. To offer her a job
B. To compliment her on her new book
C. To invite her to visit Sydney
D. To request advice on writing books
5. What does Ms. Oguro indicate about New Century, New Business
A. It is Anne Narazakis first book.
B. It is published by Rotaro incorporated
C. John Gilliam helped write a section of it
D. Anne Narazaki wrote it at Poynter Technologies
Questions 6-10 refer to the following e-mail and schedule.6. What is the purpose of the e-mail
A. To change a policy
B. To inquire about a problem
C. To give instructions
D. To correct an error
7. In the e-mail, the word address in paragraph 3, line 1, is closest in meaning to
A. give attention to
B. write to
C. look forward to
D. call by name
8. What will the technical support team NOT do
A. Record speakers
B. Videotape presentations
C, Check sound equipment
D. Adjust lighting
9. What problem does Hanna Sanchez mention
A. The technicians do not have enough time between sessions
B. One of the rooms is not fully equipped for the presentations
C. One of the presentations will need to be rescheduled
D. The lighting in room 106 does not work properly
10. Who will need to move a laptop computer
A. Adam Naraozny
B. Maria Faustini
C. Jim Dawkins
D. Hanna Sanchez
答案:
1. 【答案】D. 解析:critical一词出现在examine the new technologies that are critical for global business这句话中,结合整句加以理解,是说:新的科技技术对全球商业的重要性。所以,该题的正确答案应为D。
2. 【答案】D. 解析:由原文第二段相关内容:Ms. Narazaki explains the effect technology has on the valuation of a company, on communication可以得出正确答案。A、B、C在原文中均未提到。
3. 【答案】B. 解析:由原文的最后一段:Ms. Narazakis ideas persuasive. The view that business cannot survive without keeping up with new technology has become todays corporate reality.可以推断出,John Gilliam 对该Reviews中提及的观点是表示赞同的。所以本题的正确答案为B。
4. 【答案】B. 解析:邮件的第一段中:but Im writing to congratulate you on the publication of your first book.这句话就可以得出此题答案。
5. 【答案】A. 解析:to congratulate you on the publication of your first book. 就表明:New Century, New Business这本书是Anne Narazaki的第一本书。B、D两项不能从原文中得到,C选项错误,因为John Gilliam只是为这本书写了Reviews。所以本题答案应为A。
6. 【答案】C. 解析:邮件的第一段首句:This message is to finalize the organizational details for就表明,这份邮件是为了完善有关于即将举行的研讨会的相关事宜而提出的相关要求和指导意见。所以,本题的正确答案应为C。
7. 【答案】A. 解析:结合句意分析,A选项的意思与Address一词在该句中的意思最贴近,其它选项都不能。
8. 【答案】B. 解析:由原文中第三段的第二句:Speakers will not be videotaped可以得出正确答案。
9. 【答案】B. 解析:由最后一段:room 106 does not have a computer on-site, but the presentation in the third session will require one可以得出正确答案,A、C、D三个选项在原文中均未提及。
10. 【答案】A. 解析:首先需要明确的是,移动手提电脑的部分是出现在third session,再由Technical Support for Presentation Sessions 部分可以得知,负责third session的技术人员是Adam Naraozny,所以,本题的正确答案是A。
银行英语情景口语:现金业务 存款情景
A: Good day. Is this the Business Centre
你好。这是营业部吗
B: It is. What can I do for you
是的。有什么可以帮您的
A: I want to make a deposit.
我想存钱。
B: Would that be a Fixed Deposit or a CurrentDeposit
是存定期的还是活期的
A: A Current Deposit, please.
存活期的。
B: We have various different types of Current Deposit, the Variable Term Deposit, a NoticeDeposit and the Usual Current Deposit. Which would you like
我们有几种不同的活期存款方式,有定活两便、通知存款和普通的活期存款。您想存哪一种呢
A: Erm ... just the usual, Current Deposit please.
就存普通的吧,活期的。
B: OK, just a moment. I find the relevant data and help you with that.
好的,请稍等。我得找到相关信息然后帮您办。
A: Mr Jacobs! Lovely to see you again! What can I dofor you today
Jacobs先生,很高兴再次见到您。今天我能帮您做点儿什么吗
B: Id like to make a deposit please, into mygranddaughters account. Its her birthday on Friday.
我想存钱,存到我孙女的账户上。星期五是她的生日。
A: What a thoughtful granddad! Do you have heraccount details with you
您真是一个好爷爷!您有她的账户信息吗
B: Yes, right here.
有,在这儿。
A: Great. Please fill them out on this deposit slip.
好的。请您填写存款单。
B: Here And here
这里还有这里
A: Thats right. How much do you want to pay in
对。您想存多少钱
B: 1,000 RMB.
1000元。
A: Not just a thoughtful granddad, but a generous one too.
您不仅是个考虑周到的爷爷,而且还是个慷慨的爷爷。
B: Its an important birthday.
这可是个重要的生日。