How to approach Reading Test Part Four

第1题

How to appreciate a text?

A、Take part in the text.

B、Fill in the gaps of the text.

C、Create new meanings beyond the text.

D、Try to experience the content in the text.

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第2题

How to appreciate a text? We should fill in the ___, and try to take part in the plots.

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第3题

How to approach Reading Test Part Four

•This part of the Reading Test tests your vocabulary,

•Read the whole text quickly to find out what it is about. As you read, try to predict the words that might fill the gaps.

•Next, look at the four possible answers for each gap and cross out any obviously incorrect words.

•Then read both before and after each gap to decide which word should go in it. The word needs to fit both the meaning and the grammar

•After completing all the gaps, read the whole text again to check your answers.

•Read the article on the opposite page about why some small companies fail to grow.

•Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B, C or D below.

•For each question 19 - 33, mark one fetter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.•There is an example at the beginning (0).

Why do some small companies stay small ？

It is often assumed that if a small company fails to (0)..., it is because of external factors. So it may come as something of a surprise to discover that many small companies have only themselves to (19)... for their lack of growth. In fact, if you run a small business, you shouldn't waste much time wondering whether you have (20)... to investment capital; still less, analysing fluctuations in (21)... exchange rates. You are more likely to (22)... the main barrier to greater success by looking in the mirror.

This is a conclusion that can be (23) ... from a recent study based on interviews with the owner-managers of 40 small businesses. The research makes the reason (24) ... : management behaviour, however well intentioned, is often the (25) ... of the problem. This was the overwhelming view (26) ... by the managers surveyed: the main barrier to growth was the fact that day-to-day issues (27) ... all their time. The problems that many larger businesses face - lack of funds and insufficient government support - were of relatively minor (28) ... for these small companies.

The survey shows that while owner-managers often work very hard running their business, many never take it on to the next (29) .... The reason is that they are too busy (30) ... their sales, marketing and finance functions. Limited resources may (31) ... to this, but many owner-managers are unwilling to delegate even insignificant decisions. As a result, without realising it, they create a style. of working that (32) ... them from moving forward. One of the most important lessons for managers is learning to let go - very few people can do everything themselves. Instead they need to hire staff able to take (33) ... some of their responsibilities.

(19)

A．condemn

B．accuse

C．charge

D．blame

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第4题

choose the right words from the text to complete the sentence.(5分） 6. When our mother land is in trouble, every one of us feels ________ to make contribution.

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第5题

Please ______ your sales contract in three originals on Order No．2009.

A．turn out B．make out C．find out D．point out

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第6题

How to approach Reading Test Part Four

•This part of the Reading Test tests your vocabulary

•Read the whole text quickly to find out what it is about. As you read, try to predict the words that might fill the gaps.

•Look at the four possible answers for each gap and cross out any obviously incorrect words.

•Then read both before and after each gap to decide which word should go in it. The word needs to fit both the meaning and the grammar

•After completing all the gaps, read the whole text again to check your answers.

•Read the article on the opposite page about an accountancy franchise.

•Choose the best word from below to fill each gap.

•For each question 21 - 30, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.

Asuccessful network of accountancy franchisees

TAXASSIST DIRECT is an accountancy franchise which probably has more business-minded franchisees than most in the white collar category Already, over 130 business professionals have joined the company as franchisees, (21) the brand's strong position within the UK management franchise sector.

Continued acceleration in network growth is (22) for the next few years, with the company expecting to achieve nationwide (23) within four years. As it receives around 100 (24) a month from would-be franchisees, this target looks realistic.

TaxAssist Direct's franchise network contains individuals from a broad (25) of professional backgrounds, including accountancy, banking, business and management. The company's initial and ongoing training programme (26) to ensure that new franchisees are well-grounded in accounting practices and running their own business.

New franchisees generally start from home to minimise early overheads, then establish a staffed office to expand their (27) for taking on work. Many of those who started working from home within the last six months are now ready to (28) on the next stage of business development.

Clive Marshall, one such franchisee, (29) the company's openness as being one of the deciding factors in making him choose to work with TaxAssist Direct. 'They really stood out in the quality of information they gave,' he explains. 'At every juncture, they answered my questions promptly by phone and then (30) up in writing. I was very impressed with the operation and the people.' Many of TaxAssist Direct's franchisees are equally enthusiastic, which seems to guarantee the company's continued success.

(21)

A．consolidating

B．amalgamating

C．incorporating

D．integrating

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第7题

A．range

B．coverage

C．size

D．extent

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