【正文】 s are given with agreement.2. [ ] The man thinks the prices are too high.3. [ ] The woman thinks that the cost of production has been raising in recent years.4. [ ] The man will decide to order based on prices.5. [ ] The man hopes that the prices can be reduced by 3 percent.得 分評分人B. written testⅠ. Vocabulary and structure Directions: For each of the following blanks, four choices are given. Choose the most appropriate one (1 mark each question, 20 questions, 20marks altogether)1. The actual cost of the building was much higher than our original_______.(A) consideration(B) judgment (C) estimate(D) plan2.s theory of relativity seemed _____ when it was first introduced.(A) unbelievable (B) unaccountable(C) impossible (D) acceptable20. Henry looked very much _____ when he was caught cheating in the biology exam.(A) discouraged (B) embarrassed (C) disappointed (D) bewildered得 分評分人Ⅱ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: Read the following passage and to the multiple choice questions. (2 marks each, 10 marks altogether) Here are a few examples of business customs in foreign lands that one should be cognizant of: In Brazil, conversations can bee very animated and involve physical contact and raised voices. Yet trying to dominate the conversation will meet with disapproval. In China, it’s considered impolite to reply negatively. Answers like “we should discuss this further at another time” or “perhaps” are much better than a simple “no”. The details can be worked out later. When giving gifts, avoid using white or green wrapping paper as those colors are considered to be inauspicious. In Germany, it’s customary to wait to be introduced someone new by a third party. People are unfortable when approached by plete strangers. When dining with coworkers in Japan, always let the host pay for the meal. Be sure to never leave your chopsticks placed vertically in a bowl of rice as this is only done at funerals. The Irish are enthusiastic conversationalists who often indulge in criticism of themselves as a people and Ireland as a country. If you’re involved in this type of conversation country will be roundly abused. Even in “close” countries like Canada, there are some differences in the way business people interact. Luckily there are many training programs available to familiarize business travelers and career people with the ins and outs of dong business the international arena. Questions:1. Which of the following is true in Brazil? Conversations can be _____.(A) very interesting with physical contact and raised voices(B) animated and anyone can dominate the conversation(C) animated and everyone likes to control it (D) very interesting yet people may disapprove to each other2. In China, colors like white or green ______ . (A) may be used in any case(B) are the colors people like very much(C) are usually not used to wrap gifts(D) are often used to wrap gifts for the foreigners3. When having dinner, the Japanese people ______. (A) let their friends pay for the meal sometimes(B) should not pay for the meal (C) do not put their chopsticks on the bowls(D) do not place their chopsticks vertically in a rice bowls4. When involving in a conversation with the Irish people who are criticizing their own countries, ______. (A) just feel free to join in their criticism and they will feel you are closer to them (B) never agree with what they are saying (C) you should criticize your own country (D) you should discuss together with them 5. Even in close countries like Canada _____. (A) people do business in the same way (B) there are training programs(C) there are differences in the way business people interact (D) there are no differences between business peopleSection BDirections: Read the following passage and decide whether the statements are ‘true’ or ‘false’, write T for ‘true’ and F for ’false’. (2 marks for each, q0 marks altogether) In some ways the employment interview is like a persuasive speech because the applicant (interviewee) seeks to persuade the employer (interviewer) to employ him or her. Several suggestions might prove helpful to the applicant as preparation is made for the actual interview. A job applicant has the responsibility for ascertaining certain types of information prior to the interview. First, the applicant should know what kind of job he wants and how that job relates to his career objective. It is important that the applicant be able to state his reasons for wishing to work for a particular pany. Second, the applicant should seek as much information as possible concerning the pany. Relevant information for the applicant to locate includes such items as the location of the home and regional offices, the financial status of the pany, pans for expansion, and pany philosophy. Information about most major corporations is available in reference books and periodicals. After gathering information concerning the pany, the applicant is ready for the interview. The interviewer’s first impression es form the interviewee’s appearance. For most interviews, appropriate dress for man is a conservative dark colored suit with a long sleeve white or light blue shirt and conservative tie. For women a conservative, tailored suit or dress is appropriate. Both men and women should have neat, conservative length hair. Although hairstyle and dress are matters of personal taste, many personnel directors form initial impressions form these characteristics. For example, one recent college graduate, who felt himself qualified, interviewed for a public relations job. However, the personnel manager considered the young man’s long hair, sloppy dress, and overly casual manner unsuited for t