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 increas??ing 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 competitive 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. after someone died

C. when somebody was leaving            D. when they had a new manager

2. How long did Masters work 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

CCDB

解析:

本文是发言稿，短小精炼，但充分表达了对Bill Masters工作能力的肯定以及对其未来的祝福。

1. C。推断题。由全文最后一句话wishing him the best of luck in his new work可推知。

2. C。细节题。由第一段第四行：In only six years可知。

3. D。细节题。由第一段第三行almost single-handed可知。

4. B。细节题。由第一段outsell all but one of our competitors可知。But one除了一个，意思是第二。