Where （) in the past three years？

A.where

B.since

C.when

D.till

A.Front gates.

B.Kitchen.

C.Bedroom.

D.Living room.

一____________？

一It's half past seven.

A. What time is it now

B. Can I help you

C. Where are you going

A.I beg your pardon?

B.You're welcome.

C.Excuse me?

D.Mm,let me think.

When referring to dry bulk cargoes，the term "flow state" ______.

A.designates the state of a commodity when the ship is heeled past the angle of repose

B.relates to the suitability of loading a cargo by flowing down inclined chutes

C.refers to the saturation of a dry bulk product with water to the point where it acts as a liquid

D.relates to the minimum granule size of a particular product where it will flow like a liquid at an angle of 30°

A.A. l' ve been traveling a lot . In fact. l' ve been to threedifferent cities in the past week!

B.B. No , we've been living here for four years.

C.C. We grew up on the same block , so we were pretty used to each other by the time we got marrie

A foreigner’s first impression of the U.S. is likely to be that everyone is in a rush-often under pressure. City people appear always to be hurrying to get where they are going restlessly, seeking attention in a store, and elbowing others as they try to complete their errands(任务).

Racing through daytime meals is part of the pace of life in this country. Working time is considered precious. Others in public eating places are waiting for you to finish so that they too can be served and get back to work within the time allowed. Each person hurries to make room for the next person. If you don’t, waiters will hurry you.

You also find drivers will be abrupt and that people will push past you.You will miss smiles, brief conversations, and small courtesies with strangers. Don’t take it personally. This is because people value time highly, and they resent someone else“wasting”it beyond a certain courtesy point.

The view of time affects the importance we attach to patience. In the American system of values, patience is not a high priority. Many of us have what might be called “a short fuse.” We begin to move restlessly about if we feel time is slipping away without some return------be this in terms of pleasure, work value, or rest. Those coming from lands where time is looked upon differently may find this matter of pace to be one of their most difficult adjustments in both business and daily life.

Many newcomers to the States will miss the opening courtesy of a business call, for example, they will miss the ritual socializing that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee they may be traditional in their own country. They may miss leisurely business chats in a café or coffeehouse. Normally, Americans do not assess their visitors in such relaxed surroundings over prolonged small talks. We seek out evidence of past performance rather than evaluate a business colleague through social courtesies. Since we generally assess and probe professionally rather than socially, we start talking business very quickly.

1. The statement that Americans are impolite to their business colleagues is wrong.

A: T B: F

2. In the fourth paragraph, ,a high priority？ means ,a first concern？

A: T B: F

3. Americans evaluate a business colleague by establishing business relations.

A: T B: F

4. This passage mainly talks about how Americans do business with foreigners.

A: T B: F

5. We can infer from the passage that the author’s tone in writing is praisful.

A: T B: F

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THREE STEPS TO A GOOD MARKETING BUDGET

Without good budget management, you are likely to overspend on marketing accidentally. Here are three steps that help to make a good marketing budget.

STEP 1A、ORGANIZE FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The first step is to be clear of your current financial situation. You need to know how much money your company makes monthly and the changes that might arise in the future. Although income flows change throughout the year, you must organize the information based on reliable revenue — the minimum amount of money your company makes each month.

A realistic budget plan will always focus on the income that exceeds the expenses, not the total revenue that comes in. When you have determined the amount of disposable income available for the company, you should determine where the money will go.

STEP 2A、DETERMINE WHERE YOU WANT TO SPEND MARKETING FUNDS

After you know the total amount available to spend on marketing, the next step is how you plan to spend that money. Three main factors decide how you spend marketing fundsA、the budget amount, your past experiences, and where you can reach the right audience.

You will start organizing how to spend the funds based on the amount. Besides, you need to consider the strategies that have worked in the past. Also, you need to consider which marketing channels will allow you to reach the right audience.

STEP 3A、ASSESS DATA AND MAKE APPROPRIATE CHANGES

The final step in building a good marketing budget is the analysis of the plan and any changes that may improve revenue. Ultimately, marketing is designed to bring in extra revenue. If the activity does not bring in any additional revenue over its cost, then it is better to change strategy and try something else.

Assessing the data is a vital part of creating an effective marketing strategy. Evaluation begins with comparing past performance to the performance after marketing the product or services. However, a good budget alone is not enough. You have to take action and remain committed to following through your plan. By keeping the budget in mind when you make decisions, you will have the opportunity to work out different strategies to find the best solutions for your business goals and prevent overspending on marketing.

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1. What should the budget plan be based on？ {A; B; C}

A. The company's reliable expense.

B. The company's reliable income.

C. The company's reliable cost.

2. What does “disposable income” mean in Passage 3？ {A; B; C}

A. Total income.

B. Previous income.

C. Net income.

3. You have to be clear of ________________when organizing financial information. {A; B; C}

A. the income and expenses

B. the marketing fund

C. the budget management

4. The three main factors that decide how you spend marketing funds are _______________. {A; B; C}

A. the money you have earned, the actual expenses and the money you will expend

B. the budget amount, your past experiences and where you can reach the right audience

C. the assets you have, the product and the income

5. Keeping the budget in mind when making marketing decisions will avoid ______________. {A; B; C}

A. using less than you earn

B. using money unnecessarily

C. using more than you earn