Question

It gives me great pleasure today to say a few words in praise of a man we will all miss very much. To be honest, I can't imagine we will do without him when he's gone.

Bill Masters almost single-handed built up our sales force in the Houston area and developed the market position that we enjoy today. In only six years, he has brought the firm from a very low fifth position in the area sales to the point where we now outsell all but one of our competitors. Not only have we got 37 per cent of the market under Bill's leadership; we are increasing our share with each passing month.

As you know, the company has moved Bill to northern California to work his sales magic in one of this company's most competitive(竞争的) areas. But we know that if anyone can do it, Bill Masters can, and I know you all join me in wishing him the best of luck in his new work.

1.The speech was made _______.

A. at a welcome meeting

B. at the opening of a new school term

C. when somebody was leaving

D. when they had a new manager

2.How long did Masters worked there?

A.37 years B. less than 5 years

C. about six years D. since he began to work

3.When Bill started to work in Houston area, he had _______to help him.

A. many people B. nobody

C. about 37 people D. very few people

4.Bill increased the company's sale _______.

A. by 37 per cent every month

B. to the second largest in the area

C. to be the fifth largest in the area

D. five times as much as before

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.C

3.D

4.B

【解析】

试题分析: 本文是一篇致辞，主要介绍了Bill Masters从白手起家，创建休斯顿地区的销售业务，到成就了如今大家有目共睹的市场地位的辉煌业绩，表达了作者对Bill的感激之情。也表达了对Bill的衷心祝愿，希望他在未来的工作岗位上取得更加辉煌的成绩。

1.推理判断题。从第一段….say a few words in praise of man we will all miss very much. To be honest, I can't imagine we will do without him when he's gone.可判断这段讲话是在Bill要离开的时候所讲，选C。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段In only six years…..可知答案为C。

3.细节理解题。根据第二段第一句….almost single–handed built up our sales force可知当时他是独自开创事业，没有人支持他，选D。

4.细节理解题。根据第二段中….we now outsell all but one of our competitors可知他们的销售额是第二，选B。

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