（A）
Brokers(经纪人) neither physically handle products being distributed nor work on a continuing 1 with their principals. 2 , a broker is an independent wholesaling middleman that brings buyers and sellers together and provides market information to either party. Most brokers work for sellers, 3 a small percentage represent buyers.
Brokers have no authority to set prices. They simply negotiate a sale and leave it up to the seller to accept or 4 the buyer's offer. They also furnish considerable market information 5 prices, products, and general market conditions.
Because of the limited services provided, brokers receive relatively small commissions— 5 percent or less. 6 , brokers need to operate on a low-cost basis.
Food brokers 7 buyers and sellers of food and 8 general-merchandise items to one another and bring them together to complete a sale. They are well 9 about market conditions, terms of sale, sources of credit, price setting, potential 10 , and the art of negotiating. They do not actually provide credit but sometimes store and deliver goods. Brokers also do not 11 goods and usually are not allowed to complete a transaction 12 formal approval. Like other brokers, food brokers generally represent the seller, who pays their commission.
Food brokers, 13 manufactures' agents, operate in specific geographic locations and work for a limited 14 of food producers within these areas. Their sales force calls on chain-store buyers, store managers, and institutional purchasing agents. Brokers work 15 with advertising agencies. The average commission for food brokers is 5 per cent of sales.
( ) 1. A. basic B. basical C. basically D. basis
( ) 2. A. Instead of B. Instead C. So D. Therefore
( ) 3. A. for example B. as a result C. since D. although
( ) 4. A. raise B. take C. reject D. lower
( ) 5. A. regards B. in relation C. with regard D. regarding
( ) 6. A. However B. Therefore C. For instance D. Because
( ) 7. A. introduce B. to introduce C. take D. bring
( ) 8. A. relating B. relate C. to relate to D. connected with
( ) 9. A. informed of B. informing C. known D. informed
( )10. A. sellers B. people C. buyers D. agents
( )11. A. take title to B. take title of
C. have title of D. give the title to
( )12. A. with B. have
C. in the possession of D. without
( )13. A. alike B. like C. resemble D. look like
( )14. A. number B. sum C. amount D. quantities
( )15. A. close B. loose C. closely D. closer
1-5 DBDCD 6-10 BABDC 11-15 ADBAC
(B)
Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes
Americans often say that there are only two things a person can be sure of in life; death and taxes. Americans do not have a corner on the "death" market, but many people feel that the United States leads the world with the worst taxes.
Taxes consist of the money which people pay to support their government. There are generally three levels of government in the United States: federal(联邦) , state, and city; so there are three types of taxes.
People who earn more than a few thousand dollars must pay a certain percentage of their salaries to the federal government. The percentage changes from person to person. It depends on their salaries. The federal government has a graduated income tax, that is, the percentage of the tax(14 to 70 percent) increases as a person's income increases. With the high cost of taxes people are not very happy on April 15, when the federal taxes are due.
The second tax is for the state government: New York, California, North Dakota, or any of the other forty-seven states. Some states have an income tax similar to that of the federal government. Of course, the percentage for the state tax is lower. Other states have a sales tax, which is a percentage charged to any item(项目) which you buy in that state. For example, a person might want to buy a packet of cigarettes for twenty-five cents. If there is a sales tax of eight percent in that state, then the cost of the cigarettes is twenty-seven cents. This figure includes the sales tax. Some states use income tax in addition to sales tax to raise their earnings. The state tax laws are diverse（多样) and confusing(混淆).
The third tax is for the city. This tax comes in two forms: property tax (people who own a home have to pay taxes on it) and excise tax, which is charged on cars in a city. The cities use these funds (资金) for education, police and fire departments, public works and city buildings.
Since Americans pay such high taxes, they often feel that they are working one day each week just to pay their taxes. People always complain about taxes. They often protest that the government uses their tax dollars in the wrong way. They say that it spends too much on useless and impractical programs. Although Americans have different views on many issues (问题), they tend to agree on one subject: taxes are too high.
( ) 16. How do you understand the sentence "Americans do not have a corner on the 'death' market"?
A. It means that Americans, just like all other people, must die.
B. It means that Americans do not have a secret place to keep from death in their life.
C. It means that Americans are not good at doing business in the death market.
D. It means that there is no such place as a death market in the U. S.
( ) 17. Why should the American people usually pay three types of taxes?
A. There are three levels of government—federal, state and city—to support the U.S.
B. There are three kinds of taxes to pay: graduated income tax, sales tax and property tax.
C. They earn different salaries: high, middle, and low.
D. Tax laws in different states are different.
( ) 18. What does the title "Taxes, Taxes, and More Taxes" imply?
A. Americans are not satisfied with the three types of taxes.
B. The three levels of government do not use the taxes in a right way.
C. Americans complain that taxes are too high.
D. Americans' taxes are diverse and confusing.
16-18 AAC
(C)
Attention Tim Hortons
Stainless Steel Travel Mug Owners
Lid Recall—15 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug
A fault at the cup has been recognized. The fault may result in some lids lifting slightly from the body of the mug, and could probably cause injury from hot liquid leaking. Therefore, we have given an immediate lid recall notice.
This recall notice is related only to Tim Hortons 15 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mugs sold between October 2002 and January 2003. The bottom of the mug is stamped with distributor's(经销商）
name, "ThermoServ". There is no printing on the handle of the mug.
At Tim Hortons, we value our customers' safety above anything else. So, whether your lid is leaking or not, in the interest of your safety, we are requesting that you bring your mug to your nearest Tim Hortons (excluding Esso Tim Hortons), where they will exchange the lid for a new lid that fits well. The new lids will be available February 1, 2003. Please do not use your mug until you exchange the lid.
Here's what you do:
Please do not use your mug until you have exchanged the lid for a new one.
New lids will be available February 1, 2003.
Return your travel mug to a Tim Hortons store (as of February 1, 2003).
Your lid will be exchanged for a new lid.
If you prefer to return the entire mug, bring it back at any time for a full repayment.
If you have any questions regarding this recall, please contact us at:
Toll Free Number: 1-888-601-1616
8:30 am—5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Tim Hortons
( ) 19. This advertisement is trying to .
A. introduce a new type of mugs
B. persuade people to buy a new lid
C. inform people of exchanging a lid
D. warn against the danger of using the mug
( ) 20. The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who .
A. often travel around
B. have bought the 15 oz stainless mugs
C. want to buy the 15 oz stainless mugs
D. are selling the mugs
( ) 21. According to the advertisement, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. People should stop using the mug immediately.
B. People can get the money back if they return the mug.
C. People with questions can call the company free of charge.
D. People can return the lid between October 2002 and January 2003.
( ) 22. From the passage we can learn that Tim Hortons .
A. is a club for travelers
B. wants to make more money
C. cares about the customers' safety
D. is an organization helping customers
19-22 CBDC
(D)
In October, 1961, at Crowley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio, an old, deaf gentleman named William E. Hoy stood up to throw the first ball of the World Series. Most people at Crowley Field on that day probably did not remember Hoy because he had retired () from professional baseball 58 years earlier, in 1903. However, he had been an outstanding player and the deaf people still talk about him and his years in baseball.
William E. Hoy was horn in Houckstown, Ohio, on May 23, 1862. He became deaf when he was two years old. He attended the Columbus Ohio School for the deaf". After graduation, he started playing baseball while working as a shoemaker.
Hoy began playing professional baseball in 1886 for Oshkosh (Wisconsin) of the Northwestern League. In 1888, he started as an outfielder(外场手) with the old Washington Senators. His small figure and speed made him an outstanding base runner. He was very good at stealing bases during his career. In the 1888 major league season, he stole 82 bases. He was also the Senators' leading hitter in 1888. Hoy was clever; he threw right-handed and batted left-handed. On June 19, 1889, he threw out three batters (击球手) at the plate from his outfield position.
The arm signals used by judges today to show balls and strikes began because of Hoy. The judge lifted his right arm to show that the pitch was a strike, and his left arm to signal that it was a ball.
For many years, people talked about Hoy's last ball game in 1903. He was playing for Los Angeles of the Pacific Coast Winter League. It was a memorable game because Hoy made a wonderful play which won the game. It was a very foggy night and, therefore, very hard to see the ball. In the ninth inning(棒球的一局), with two men out, Hoy managed to catch a fly ball to make the third out in spite of the fog. Los Angeles defeated their opposition and won the game.
After he retired, Hoy stayed busy. He ran a dairy farm near Cincinnati for 20 years. He
also became a public speaker and traveled giving speeches. Until a few years before his
death, he took 4 and 10 mile walks several mornings a week. On December 15, 1961,
William Hoy died at the age of 99.
( ) 23. In which order did the following things happen in Hoy's life?
a. Hoy worked as a shoemaker.
b. Hoy began to run a diary farm.
c. Hoy played a memorable game in the heavy fog.
d. Hoy threw the first ball of the World Series.
e. Hoy became deaf.
A. d, e, a, c, b B. e, a, c. b, d
C. d, a, e, c, b D. e. a, b, c, d
( ) 24. We can infer from the last paragraph that Hoy in his late years.
A. became famous B. led a relaxed life
C. traveled around the world D. was in good physical condition
( ) 25. This passage is mainly about .
A. a deaf player devoted to the game of baseball
B. baseball game rules and important players
C. the rise in the social position of the deaf people
D. where the baseball judge hand signals came from
( )26. What can be inferred from this passage?
A. Hoy was the greatest baseball player in his time.
B. Speaking and listening are not necessary in baseball games.
C. The judge had to study the hand signals very seriously.
D. Hoy's family encouraged him to become a baseball player.
23-26 BDAB
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