Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
W: Mr. Smith, it's a pleasure meeting you!
M: Nice to meet you, too. What can I do for you?
W: Well, I'm here to show you what our firm can do for you. Astro Consultants has branches in over fifty countries, offering different business services. 8 We're a global company with 75 years of history. And our clients include some of the world's largest companies.
M: Thank you, Mrs. Houston. I know Astro Consultants is a famous company. But you said you would show me what you could do for me. Well, what exactly can your firm do for my company?
W: We advise businesses on all matters, from market analysis to legal issues. Anything a business like yours could need, our firm offers expert advice. Could I ask you, Mr. Smith, to tell me a little about your company and the challenges you face? That way, I could better respond as to how we can help you.
M: OK, sure. 9 This is a family business started by my grandfather in 1950. We employ just over 100 people. We manufacture an export stone for buildings and other constructions. Our clients usually want a special kind of stone cut in a special design. And that's what we do in our factory. 10 Our main challenge is that our national currency is rising, and we're losing competitive advantage to stone producers in India.
W: I see. That's very interesting. 11 I will suggest that you let us first conduct a financial analysis of your company, together with the analysis of your competitors in India. That way, we could offer the best advice on different ways forward for you.
女：史密斯先生，很高兴见到您！
男：我也很高兴见到您。我能为您做些什么？
女：嗯，我来这里是向您介绍我们公司能为您提供的服务。阿斯特罗咨询公司在50多个国家设立了分公司，提供不同的业务服务。 8 我们是一家拥有75年历史的全球化公司。我们的客户包括一些世界上最大的公司。
男：谢谢您，休斯敦女士。我知道阿斯特罗咨询公司是一家很有名的公司。但您刚才说要向我介绍贵公司能为我提供哪些服务。那么，具体是哪些服务呢？
女：我们就所有问题向公司提供咨询，从市场分析到法律事务，一应俱全。像你们公司这样的企业可能需要咨询的任何事情，我们公司都可以提供专业的建议。史密斯先生，可以请您稍微介绍一下贵公司的情况以及贵公司所面临的挑战吗？这样的话，我就能更好地说明我们该如何帮助您。
男：好的，当然可以。 9 这家公司是我的祖父在1950年创立的家族企业。我们仅雇用了100多名员工。我们生产出口用于修建楼房和其他建筑的石材。我们的客户通常需要一种特殊的石头，并且石头需要被切割成特殊的工艺形状。这就是我们公司的业务。 10 我们的主要挑战是，国家货币正在升值，而且，对于印度的石材商我们正在失去竞争优势。
女：我明白了。这种情况非常令人关注。 11 我建议您让我们先对贵公司的财务进行分析，同时分析贵公司在印度的竞争对手。这样，我们就可以从不同的角度为您提供最好的建议了。
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
- 单选题
- 分值:7.1
What do we learn about the woman's company?
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It boasts a fairly long history.
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It produces construction materials.
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It has 75 offices around the world.
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It has over 50 business partners.
8.关于这位女士的公司，我们了解到什么？
A)它拥有相当悠久的历史。
B)它生产建筑材料。
C)它在全球拥有75家办事处。
D)它拥有50多个商业伙伴。
- 单选题
- 分值:7.1
What does the man say about his own company?
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It has about 50 employees.
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It was started by his father.
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It is a family business.
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It is over 100 years old.
9.关于男士自己的公司，他说了什么？
A)它拥有大约50名员工。
B)它是由他的父亲创立的。
C)它是一个家族企业。
D)它拥有100多年的历史。
- 单选题
- 分值:7.1
What is the main problem with the man's company?
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Shortage of raw material supply.
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Legal disputes in many countries.
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Outdated product design.
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Loss of competitive edge.
10.男士的公司的主要问题是什么？
A)原材料供应不足。
B)在许多国家有法律纠纷。
C)产品设计过时。
D)失去竞争优势。
- 单选题
- 分值:7.1
What does the woman suggest doing to help the man's company?
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Conducting a financial analysis for it.
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Providing training for its staff members.
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Seeking new ways to increase its exports.
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Introducing innovative marketing strategies.
11.女士建议做什么来帮助男士的公司？
A)进行财务分析。
B)为员工提供培训。
C)寻找增加出口量的新方法。
D)引入创新的营销策略。
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