解放军文职招聘考试Bill

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 increasing 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 most competitive(竞争的) 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. at the opening of a new school term

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

2. How long did Masters worked 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

(1—4 CCDB)

【答案与解析】本文记述了Bill一生的事业业绩，表达了作者对Bill的怀念之情。

1.C。判断题。从第1段中的say a few words in praise of man we will all miss very much.可判断出此题的答案为C。

2. C。细节题。根据第2段第2句In only six years可推知此题答案为C。

3. D。细节题。根据第2段第1句almost single–handed built up our sales force可推知此题答案为D。

4. B。细节题。根据第2段第2句we now outsell all but one of our competitors可推知此题答案为B。