1. What does the man want the woman to do?
A.Offer him ideas for a possible website. |
B.Tell him something about her website. |
C.Prepare some pages for a new website. |
A.Repair the notebook right away. |
B.Set up websites for the man. |
C.Help the man next week. |
1. What is the man doing?
A.Applying for a loan. | B.Having a drink. | C.Searching the Internet. |
A.Ship them abroad. |
B.Sell them directly to the public. |
C.Sell them through other companies. |
A.The product is mainly targeted at young people. |
B.The production process is very complicated. |
C.They will use imported fruits as raw materials. |
A.On TV. | B.In the street. | C.On the Internet. |
3 . Andy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today. He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents who tutored him at a young age by working for the family.
Kong, of Danville, Virginia, started working when he was only nine. English wasn’t a strong suit for Andy’s parents, and that’s where he was able to assist his family the most. After school and on weekends he would help out at their family-owned restaurant and nail salons. Not only did he do the labor work, but he was also involved in creating online ads. This was his introduction to the world of online business.
Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade. When he learned about Amazon Dropshipping (代发货模式) from a kid he saw on Instagram, he got inspired and decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth. Instead of considering it a failure, he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes. Meanwhile, his parents never stopped trying to talk him into focusing on school and their retail business.
“The biggest challenge when starting a business is getting someone to believe in you,” Andy says. He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.
In 2019, Andy met his now business partners, and together, they created an Amazon management company called Project WiFi. This Project has proven to be extremely successful. They currently help over 55 clients run their online businesses, and plan to help many more in the future.
When asked about the secret to his success, Andy says, “Learning to sacrifice whether that’s family, friends, or soccer game for a single goal is the only way to succeed, rather than attempting multiple things. If it’s worth doing then it’s worth doing well with no shortcuts.”
1. Why did Andy work in his parents’ shops at a young age?A.Because he could earn some pocket money. |
B.Because his parents weren’t fluent in English. |
C.Because his parents could help with his study. |
D.Because he could get access to the Internet. |
A.A new online business model. | B.Results of working impatiently. |
C.Difficulties in Andy’s career. | D.Andy’s tense family relationship. |
A.His early working experiences. | B.Lessons learned from his failures. |
C.Gaining other people’s trust. | D.Focusing on the thing you choose. |
A.Committed and generous. | B.Open-minded and motivated. |
C.Creative and faithful. | D.Hard-working and sociable. |
4 . Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur (创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it?” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.
Moore then used her savings to get her business off the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy.
As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.
Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
1. How did Moore react to her dad’s warning?A.She argued with him. |
B.She tried to find a way out. |
C.She paid no attention. |
D.She chose to consult dentists. |
A.Fame is a great thirst of the young. |
B.A youth is to be regarded with respect. |
C.Positive thinking and action result in success. |
D.Success means getting personal desires satisfied |
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Classmates. | B.Wife and husband. | C.Teacher and student. |
A.Interesting. | B.Helpful. | C.Difficult. |
A.She hasn’t decided what to do. |
B.She will start her own business. |
C.She prefers living a peaceful life. |
6 . Millions of people pass through the gates of the Disney parks in California, Tokyo and Shanghai each year. What makes these places almost universal attractions? What makes foreign kings and queens and other important people want to visit these Disney parks? Well, one reason is the way Disney serves their “guests”.
All new employees, from vice-presidents to part-time workers, begin their employment by attending Disney University and taking “Traditions”. Here, they learn about the company’s history how it is managed and why it is successful. They are shown how each department relates to the whole. All employees are shown how their part is important in making the park a success.
After passing “Traditions”, the employees go on to more specialized training for their specific jobs. No detail is missed. A simple job like taking tickets requires eight-hour days of training. When one ticket taker was asked why it took so much training for such a simple, ordinary job, he replied, “What happens if someone wants to know where the restrooms are, when the parade starts or which bus to take back to the campgrounds? We need to know the answers or where to get them quickly. Our constant aim is to help our guests enjoy themselves.”
Even Disney’s managers get involved in the daily management of the park. Every year, the managers leave their desks and business suits and put on special service clothes. For a full week, the bosses sell hot dogs or ice cream, take tickets or drive the monorail, and take up any of the 100 jobs that make the park come alive. “It means a lot,” one of them said, “Allowing us to see a bigger picture.”
All these efforts to serve the public well have made Walt Disney famous. Disney is considered by many as the best mass service provider in America or the world.
1. What do all new employees do on the first day they come to Disney parks?A.Receiving staff training. | B.Leaning job-related skills. |
C.Being the ticket takers. | D.Looking around the park. |
A.To do as many jobs as they could. | B.To help the guests have a great time. |
C.To be able to answer various questions. | D.To keep the important guests happy. |
A.Because they are able to sell more hot dogs and ice cream. |
B.Because there is a serious lack of junior employees. |
C.Because it helps them to see the company’s goal more clearly. |
D.Because they want to change the way of marketing Disney. |
A.How Disney employees are trained. | B.What traditions Disney parks own. |
C.Why Disney parks make a profit. | D.Why Disney parks are popular. |
1. What does the woman ask some local artists to do?
A.Advertise her goods. | B.Sell their own works. | C.Give her some inspiration. |
A.Charge a small fee. | B.Deliver them for free. | C.Give a discount. |
A.It’s expensive. | B.It’s rich in color. | C.It’s eco-friendly. |
8 . Can wine corks(酒瓶塞) be used in architecture? This is the innovation(创新) that Yan Sze Hon, a 31-year-old Hong Kong man, is striving for in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Great Bay Area(GBA).
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Yan came to Guangzhou in 2021 after several years of doing remodeling projects for old houses in Portugal. With the establishment of the GBA, “I saw the great opportunity and market prospects(前景) in the area,” Yan said.
Yan wanted to bring back an innovative idea from Portugal—using wine corks as an environmentally friendly building material.
“I love wine, and Portugal is the largest cork producer in the world,” Yan said. “It occurred to me that by recycling the corks, we can actually use them inside doors and walls to make them more sound-proof, which can provide a quieter private space for people.” According to Yan, he was one of the first to put this idea into practice, and obtained success in Portugal.
“Now I want to be the one that takes the first step in China,” Yan said.
Yan said that companies like his have benefited a lot from the supportive policies of the GBA. Since the establishment of the GBA, Guangdong has built 13 innovation and entrepreneurship bases, providing resources and services for nearly 600 Hong Kong and Macao entrepreneurship teams. He chose Guangzhou’s Tianhe district because it offers cheaper accommodation and office space to Hong Kong and Macao businessmen. “Also, the opening of new ports has made it very convenient for the flow of goods and talented people,” Yan said.
“I’m sure GBA will be the right place for me to start my business on the Chinese mainland,” Yan said. One day, he wants his business to operate in Shanghai, Zhejiang and more places.
1. What innovation is Yan Sze Hon trying to achieve in the GBA?A.Designing environment-friendly buildings. |
B.Using wine corks as a building material. |
C.Establishing an architectural enterprise. |
D.Remodeling projects for the old houses. |
A.They are accessible in the world. |
B.They can create a soundless place. |
C.They do harm to the environment. |
D.They have been recycled in Portugal. |
A.They have access to cheaper accommodation and offices. |
B.They have been able to hire talented people to the GBA. |
C.They have been granted loans for innovative projects. |
D.They have received financial support from the 13 bases. |
A.Intelligent and humorous. | B.Cautious and far-sighted. |
C.Ambitious and creative. | D.Supportive and outgoing. |
9 . Cao Dewang was born in May 1946 in Shanghai. His family is said to have high social standing in Fujian province. But his family background didn’t guarantee a wealthy lifestyle. According to Cao, soon after he was born, his family lost all of their possessions on their way back from Shanghai to Fujian.
After losing their wealth, the family farm became their only means of survival. Cao worked on his family’s farm, and there were many days when he’d go without food. In order to support his family, he dropped out of school when he was 14 and began to work. Nonetheless,he taught himself over a thousand Chinese characters with the help of a dictionary.
Cao began selling tobacco leaves and fruit to earn a living. He also worked as a cook and repaired bicycles. For over twenty years, he worked 16 hours a day to escape poverty.
Cao Dewang was working as a sales manager at a glass factory run by the local government for glass used in water meters. He saved up his earnings until he had enough to buy out the very factory in 1983.
Japanese car producers were looking to set up production of their vehicles in China in the 80’s. Cao saw the opportunity and dove into the production of vehicle glass, establishing the Yaohua Automotive Glass Co. in 1987.
Now named Fuyao Group, it started as a joint venture company before it was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1993 and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015. Headquartered in Fuging, Fujian, it is currently one of the largest auto glass producers in the world. Audi, Fiat, Ford, Honda, and Nissan are among Fuyao’s biggest customers.
Since 2013, the Fuyao Group had been looking to establish a factory in the U.S. and was looking at possible sites. It picked the site of an abandoned GM assembly plant in Dayton, Ohio in 2014. The factory brought job opportunities to former GM workers who had been unemployed for a long time.
Not disregarding his contributions to China’s economy, Cao is considered as China’s most generous philanthropist. Cao believes, “The more I donate, the more I realize how little use I have for money.” He further adds that his fortune is better used in the education of children.
1. What can be learned about young Cao Dewang?A.He led a wealthy life. | B.He was home schooled. |
C.He struggled to survive. | D.He grew up in Shanghai. |
A.It used to be a car maker. |
B.It originated from a local glass factory. |
C.It became the world’s largest glass producer in 1987. |
D.It first got most of its profits by making water meters. |
A.It was built in 2013. | B.It won support from GM. |
C.It hired many laid-off GM workers. | D.It helped restore many abandoned plants. |
A.Money is worthless sometimes. | B.A good name is better than money. |
C.Money makes the world go around. | D.Money should be used for meaningful things. |
1. What does Cyber Edit aim to do?
A.Supply funding for businessmen. |
B.Offer students computer editing services. |
C.Edit documents for Wired magazine. |
A.Four. | B.Five. | C.Ten. |
A.It got good publicity. | B.It promised big returns. | C.It employed 50 students. |
A.When they have the idea. |
B.After they graduate from college. |
C.After they have rich social experience. |