大学英语大学英语大学英语四级(CET4)2003年12月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷

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• 11We can learn from the passage that ________.

  A.unfairness exists in salary increases

  B.most people are overworked and underpaid

  C.one should avoid overstating one’s performance

  D.most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises

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• 12To get a pay raise, a person should ________.

  A.advertise himself on the job market

  B.persuade his boss to sign a long-term contract

  C.try to get inside information about the organization

  D.do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions

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• 13To be successful in negotiations, one must ________.

  A.meet his boss at the appropriate time

  B.arrive at the negotiation table punctually

  C.be good at influencing the outcome of the interaction

  D.be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikes

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• 14The trend toward casual dining has resulted in ________.

  A.bankruptcy of fine china manufacturers

  B.shrinking of the pottery industry

  C.restructuring of large enterprises

  D.economic recession in Great Britain

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• 15Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining、

  A.Family members need more time to relax.

  B.Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.

  C.People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.

  D.Young people won’t follow the etiquette of the older generation.

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• 16It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is ________.

  A.a retailer of stainless steel tableware

  B.a dealer in stoneware

  C.a pottery chain store

  D.a producer of fine china

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• 17The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is ________.

  A.the increased value of the pound

  B.the economic recession in Asia

  C.the change in people’s way of life

  D.the fierce competition at home and abroad

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• 18Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life ________.

  A.are still a must on certain occasions

  B.axe bound to return sooner or later

  C.are still being taught by parents at home

  D.can help improve personal relationships

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• 19After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina’s shore line are required ________.

  A.to be easily reinforced

  B.to look smarter in design

  C.to meet stricter building standards

  D.to be designed in the shape of cubes

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• 20The award-winning beach house is quite strong because ________.

  A.it is strengthened by steel rods

  B.it is made of redwood

  C.it is in the shape of a shell

  D.it is built with timber and concrete

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