题目：-This is my favourite music. -
A. You are welcome.
B. Here you are.
C. That sounds good!
题目：Do you mind if I close the door? - _______
A. Yes. That's good.
B. No. Go ahead.
C. No, I can't.
题目：This is my sister, Belinda. -_
A. You are welcome.
B. Nice to meet you, Belinda.
C. What's the matter?
题目：Could you be so kind as to turn down that music? -_____
A. It's none of your business.
B. No, I don't think so.
C. Sure. Sorry to disturb you.
题目：They want to make sure you're paying taxes on the money you make. -___________________
A. We're paying alright.
B. At least, our records for money in are very complete.
C. That's something you can improve by talking to human resources.
题目：The client said he had to send a monitor back three times before the problem was solved. Do you have a reason for this? -_____________________
A. Well, I wonder whether the recent layoffs are affecting the quality of our customer service.
B. What do you think? But I have no idea.
C. That's the client's own problem, I guess.
题目：Some friends say when they get the article, ___. -That happens. So close quality control is needed.
A. it's quite different from what they saw on the website advertisement
B. it's quite same to what they saw on the website advertisement
C. it's easy to lose personal information
题目：Have you ever tried shopping online? -No, never. _
A. But I prefer to actually try it.
B. And I like the feeling of it.
C. Therefore I would fail.
题目：Is there a bank near here? -________
A. No, I don't like it.
B. Yes. I saw it this morning.
C. Yes. There is one just down the road.
题目：-Hello, Sir. ____ —I'd like to order a pizza.
A. What do you do?
B. How are you?
C. What can I do for you?
题目：How is the problem about the budget? -____________________
A. the problem is the budget problem.
B. Well, it seems That we underestimate the problem.
C. You only need a budget to solve the problem.
题目：-You mean… like becoming a publicly-traded company?-That's right.______________________
A. It's something we should give serious consideration to.
B. It will still be a privately held company.
C. It will become separated.
题目：-I'm really fed up with the taste of that food! -_
A. Hey, what's up?
B. Really?
C. I'm sorry to hear that.
题目：-Hello, is this the ABC Company? -__________
A. Thanks, I'm here.
B. Yes, thanks for calling.
C. Hello, what did he say?
题目：-How about some cookies? -
A. You are welcome.
B. Good idea!
C. Don't mention it.
题目：-Are the Project Managers sharing information? -____________________
A. Yes, there's really nothing to worry about.
B. Yes, they hesitate to do it.
C. No, they are doing very well.
题目：-Hi, I'm Jack. -____I'm Nancy. A. Nice to meet you. B. Here you are. C. What's up? 题目：-I'll be away on a business trip. Would you mind signing for my express delivery? -_________
A. I have no time.
B. Yes, I do.
C. I'd be happy to.
题目：-Betty, we'll have a buffet party next Saturday. Will you join us? -Sure. _, Susan. Thank you!
A. By no means
B. I'm afraid not
C. I'd love to
题目：-I'll go for a business trip next Monday. -
A. You are welcome.
B. Have a good trip!
C. No, you can't.
题目：-Thanks for inviting me to the party, but I'm not available. -___________
A. I hope you like it.
B. That's not good.
C. I'm sorry to hear that.
题目：How is the weather in autumn? - _____
A. I like sunny days.
B. it is always sunny.
C. I hate it.
题目：-Okay then, so to confirm: a 6% discount but you pay all the shipping and installation costs. -Sure. _
A. Sorry, it's not clear.
B. That sounds all right.
C. Sorry, we didn't discuss about that.
题目：-I'd like to have some coffee. -
A. You are welcome.
B. Here you are.
C. No, you can't.
题目：-As for shopping online, are there any disadvantages? -_______
A. It makes life easy.
B. It takes some time for the stuff you buy online to arrive.
C. The stuff you buy online arrives quickly.
题目：Simon told me that he was quite satisfied with the hotel _ he had booked. A. that B. where C. why 题目：How __________it is today! A. sunny B. a sunny day C. sunny day 题目：She was so surprised to get the news _____ the meeting would be delayed.
A. that
B. where
C. so
题目：We have been living in that city over 20 years.
A. for
B. in
C. on
题目：I failed to one of my customer's orders.
A. confirming
B. confirm
C. be confirmed
题目：Respecting fellow teammates keeps everyone in a good and encourages overall team spirit.
A. mood
B. state
C. situation
题目：______able to read the non-verbal communication can be a great asset. A. Be B. Being C. Should be 题目：Traveler's checks are generally _____ small face value.
A. at
B. on
C. of
题目：The processing time _ per embassy.
A. various
B. variety
C. varies
题目：If people___ we're very valuable, they won't buy our stock.
A. do think
B. think
C. don't think
题目：Have you ever _ this through?
A. thought
B. think
C. thinking
题目：This makes ______to you, doesn't it? You can then accept it. A. deal B. sense C. program 题目：Do you have any idea when the traffic _____ happened?
A. accident
B. event
C. incident
题目：At the same time, ask her an application form of the card.
A. of
B. for
C. with
题目：Most living beings __ the sun for their growth.
A. depend on
B. decide on
C. count for
题目：Before an investment is made, all the risks should be taken account.
A. in
B. into
C. onto
题目：The executive team have to hold an urgent meeting they see the bad market feedback.
A. before
B. because
C. whether
题目：__ behalf of Vancouver C&S Int'l Trade Corp., I am pleased to invite you and your colleagues to visit us.
A. For
B. On
C. In
题目：His ideas are linked to the theory______________markets are efficient.
A. which
B. who
C. that
题目：That might be acceptable _ you handle the insurance fees. A. if B. whether C. even if 题目：The instruction describes completely the ___ and its safety basis.
A. faculty
B. facilitate
C. facility
题目： people think we're very valuable, they will buy our product.
A. If
B. Though
C. So
题目：John went to Beijing, __?
A. did he
B. didn't he
C. does it
题目：Henry is often seen _ English aloud every morning in the classroom. A. to read B. reads C. being read 题目：There ______ some advantages to do it.
A. is
B. are
C. be
题目：They exchanged tales of _ or disappointing news of popular items sold out minutes after the spree began at midnight.
A. bargains
B. deals
C. goods
题目：Then your ________will be sold by auction. A. stiff B. staff C. stuff 题目：To be honest, after many years of hard work, I have _________ it through.
A. made
B. come
C. got
题目：Their skill and _ has got them on the sales team.
A. laziness
B. discourage
C. enthusiasm
题目：We used to cash advances.
A. had
B. having
C. have
题目：_________you have a job, you may be in the market for another one. A. Even if B. When C. Since 题目：I like red. So ____!
A. does she
B. she does
C. she doesn't
题目：I have _ oranges in the bag.
A. only
B. three
C. third
题目：The thief stole her wallet_____ she knew it.
A. before
B. until
C. while
题目：Although a has been found, we have more pressure from the market.
A. solute
B. solve
C. solution
题目：The tower, base is a shop, is frequently visited by travelers.
A. which
B. whose
C. that
题目：This is the manager controls the company. This is the reason.
A. which
B. where
C. because
题目：Among the critiques were allegations some franchise uses its political influence to increase its profits.
A. which
B. what
C. that
题目：You will have to __ them to your letter.
A. stick
B. cover
C. attach
题目：I really___________the encouragement given by my teacher.
A. thank
B. grateful
C. appreciate
题目：Without close quality control, we may fraud, and the e-shop may suddenly go offline, so you can't get a refund.
A. account
B. discount
C. encounter
题目：Have you really thought this?
A. through
B. on
C. about
题目：OK, let's_____________ a decision to go public.
A. make
B. making
C. made
题目：Is there in the meeting room?
A. anyone
B. everyone
C. someone
题目：Do you know boy who is in blue?
A. no
B. an
C. the
题目：We can't manage that ___ you pay for the installation.
A. if
B. when
C. unless
题目：You should manage it well to _ the tasks within the team.
A. district
B. distribute
C. distract
题目：It is Beijing ____I will leave for next month. A. where B. that C. what 题目：___________we like is the red one. A. What B. It C. There 题目：______ assets include the long-term assets.
A. Fixed
B. Current
C. Net
题目：A service has to be so that there are no complaints from your clients.
A. better
B. bad
C. good
题目：Many of the banks and travel services in the western countries provide convenience for the travelers by issuing traveler's _ .
A. checks
B. cash
C. credit cards
题目：I have to cook. Let's go to the restaurant.
A. nothing
B. everything
C. something
题目：Can you fill me_________? I need some detailed information.
A. in
B. up
C. out
题目：Tomorrow is the deadline. I finish the job.
A. would
B. must
C. can
题目：I'd like to fly to Frankfurt for stay of two days, and go by train to Paris.
A. some
B. a
C. one's
题目：The company _ last year.
A. was built
B. built
C. is built
题目：John worked in an American company. So _ I. A. do B. did C. doing 题目：This is_______every team needs a good leader. A. why B. who C. whose 题目：It will _____ about eight percent more than initially projected.
A. spend
B. pay
C. cost
题目：When you communicate others, shaking hands shows that you are friendly.
A. with
B. to
C. about
题目：In the company, all of the staff have to believe _ quality.
A. in
B. from
C. with
题目：I have visited both of the two cities. I like the first one _.
A. well
B. better
C. good
题目： rest of us left the room soon after meeting.
A. The
B. A
C. No
题目：She is not at home. She been in the library.
A. would have
B. must have
C. should have
题目：To attract investors, the government has _ its tax and labor laws.
A. adapted
B. applied
C. adjusted
题目：We friends since we were children.
A. will be
B. are
C. have been
题目：There _____some drink in the cup. A. be B. is C. are 题目：The project should ______ in time.
A. to finish
B. be finished
C. finish
题目：I'd like to discuss a____________ price.
A. discounting
B. to discount
C. discounted
题目：Some of the customers’ complaints seem____________.
A. unacceptable
B. accepting
C. unaccepted
题目：Melinda will sell her house .
A. by accident
B. by chance
C. by auction
题目：For a limited company, this will include the money _ issuing shares, and is known as the share capital.
A. raise for
B. raised by
C. raising at
题目：You can show respect to your teammates _ everyone fairly and equally.
A. to treat
B. treated
C. by treating
题目：Which is the _ one among the three?
A. high
B. higher
C. highest
题目：Better understanding of team work can make you a more effective employee and give you an extra in your corporate office.
A. edge
B. badge
C. age
题目：_______they drink is coffee. A. It B. What C. There 题目：When others ___ emotional, stay cool and use logic to negotiate.
A. get
B. gets
C. got
题目：Current are those debts that must be paid within the year.
A. assets
B. equities
C. liabilities
题目：A windproof jacket is an essential _ of clothing for hillwalking.
A. term
B. issue
C. item
题目：It is necessary for a qualified teacher to have___________ knowledge.
A. intensive
B. extensive
C. expensive
题目：The team members are _____and helping each other out. A. going on B. getting along C. setting up 题目：The girl in ___ is my sister.
A. red
B. cloth
C. length
题目：Some in the market now want government _ in order to reduce costs.
A. regulation
B. regulate
C. regular
题目：What is the distance between the buildings？
题目：Make sure that you don't leave your customer with an unanswered question.
题目：As you know，our prices are very competitive.
题目：It's like an open free market.
题目：If a person receives poor service from a store，he probably will avoid shopping there in the future.
题目：When do you plan to leave？
题目：That's not exactly what I have in mind.
题目：It's like an open free market.
题目：Well，it's really a good question.
题目：The problem is that I don't know how to go about it.
题目：That sounds reasonable，if the discount is a good one.
题目：You can download and print off the form online.
题目：It is okay to say “I don't know”.
题目：So，do you have an explanation for this？
题目：I'd like to order some machines.
题目：Would you be able to give me some advice？
题目：Quick service is one of our strongest selling points.
题目：I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.
题目：It's very convenient and the price is often lower than in stores.
题目：Very well，looking forward to your call.
题目：网上购物越来越流行。
题目：我想请你为我作必要的安排。
题目：必须启动该进程。
题目：您如何处理这个客户的投诉？
题目：那么，你能告诉我标准费率吗？
题目：我同意你的说法。
题目：如需了解更多信息，可访问我们的网站。
题目：是的，关于这个话题我有很多要说的！
题目：流通期限没有时间限制。
题目：不过我对你们要价有点担心。
题目：检查处理时间，确保能及时获得申根签证。
题目：这似乎有点高。
题目：好吧，我支持你。
题目：你不应该这么消极。
21-1.
Businesses are structured in different ways to meet different needs. The simplest form of business is called an individual or sole proprietorship. The proprietor owns all of the property of the business and is responsible for everything.
Another kind of business is a partnership. Two or more people go into business together. An agreement is usually needed to decide how much of the partnership each person controls. One kind of partnership is called a limited liability partnership. There are full partners and limited partners. Limited partners may not share as much in the profits, but they also have less responsibility for the business. Doctors, lawyers and accountants often form partnerships to share their risks and profits. A husband and wife can form a business partnership together. Partnerships exist only for as long as the owners remain alive. The same is true of individual proprietorships.
But corporations are designed to have an unlimited lifetime. A corporation is the most complex kind of business organization. Corporations can sell stock as a way to raise money. Stocks represent shares of ownership in a company. Investors who buy stock can trade their shares or keep them as long as the company is in business.
A corporation is recognized as an entity—its own legal being, separate from its owners. A board of directors controls corporate policies. The directors appoint top company officers. The directors might or might not hold shares in the corporation. Corporations can have a few major shareholders, or ownership can be spread among the general public. But not all corporations are traditional businesses that sell stock. Some non-profit groups are also organized as corporations.
(1)This passage is mainly about _.
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.why different forms of business run
B.when different forms of business raise money
C.how different forms of business are organized
(2)What is usually needed to decide the portion of the partnership each person controls?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.A rule.
B.An agreement.
C.A regulation.
(3)Who are not included in limited liability partnerships?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.Full partners.
B.Limited partners.
C.Unlimited partners.
(4)How can corporations raise money?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.By selling stock.
B.By buying stock.
C.By holding corporation shares.
(5)Who controls corporate policies in a corporation?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.Chairman of the board.
B.A board of directors.
C.The owner of the corporation.
21-2.
Advertisement can be thought of “as the means of making known in order to buy or sell goods or services”. Advertisement aims to increase people's awareness and arouse interest. It tries to inform and to persuade. Themedia are all used to spread the message. The press offers a fairly cheap method, and magazines are used to reach special sections of the market. The cinema and commercial radio are useful for local market. Television, although more expensive, can be very effective. Public notices are fairly cheap and more permanent in their power of attraction. Other ways of increasing consumer interest are through exhibitions and trade fairs as well as direct mail advertisement.
There can be no doubt that the growth in advertisement is one of the most striking features of the western world in this century. Many businesses such as those handling frozen foods, liquor, tobacco and medicines have been built up largely by advertisement.
We might ask whether the cost of advertisement is paid for by the producer or by the customer. Since advertisement forms part of the cost of production, which has to be covered by the selling price, it is clear that it is the customer who pays for advertisement. However, if large scale advertisement leads to increased demand, production costs are reduced, and the customer pays less.
It is difficult to measure exactly the influence of advertisement on sales. When the market is growing, advertisement helps to increase demand. When the market is shrinking, advertisement may prevent a bigger fall in sales than would occur without its support. What is clear is that businesses would not pay large sums for advertisement if they were not convinced of its value to them.
(1)Advertisement is often used to _.
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.deceive customers
B.increase production
C.push the sale
(2)The wordmedia in Paragraph 1 refers to _.
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.television, radio, newspapers and so on
B.advertisement, message and so on
C.local market, companies and so on
(3)Advertisement is mainly paid for by .
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.the customer
B.the producer
C.increased sales
(4)Advertisement can increase demand .
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.in a shrinking market
B.in any circumstances
C.in a growing market
(5)From the last sentence of this passage we can learn that __.
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.businesses usually do not pay much for advertisement
B.businessmen know well that advertisement could bring them more profits
C.advertisement could hardly convince people of the value of the goods
21-3.
Data management
The manual handling of data, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payrolls, debt collection and other accounting tasks, is time-consuming. Large organizations will find it impossible to manage all these data if manual accounting is used. Electronic accounting software facilitates purchase order control, invoice processing, payment selection and handling. Because the systems are automated, tasks are managed simultaneously. These systems also enhance data accuracy by double-checking a vendor's invoice against the purchase order and the inventory module.
Faster and more efficient in processing information
Software enables the generation of many types of useful reports and documents for customers and government agencies and also for management to make decisions. These include invoices, checks and account statements as well as tax-return forms. With modules such as point of sale, the system automatically generates sales slips or sales invoices, reports on items and produces reports on customer and salesperson activities. The payroll module generates and prints payroll checks and can be attached to the general ledger to automatically facilitate the setting aside of the correct amount for the Federal Insurance Contribution Act tax.
Cost benefits
There are more and more manufacturers of software for accounting; this has made the different types of software more accessible in terms of costs and variety. In the long term, there is a remarkable return on investment for organizations that install accounting software. Manual accounting is time consuming and therefore is invariably costly to the organization. In the absence of automated systems, plenty of labor is required to perform core and non-core accounting functions. But electronic accounting only requires one or two people for accounting, as most data is managed by the system.
Communication and decision-making benefits
The efficient and timely generation of important documents facilitates communication in an organization, especially a large one. Accounting software essentially connects all other functions and departments in an organization. Decision-makers can easily access inquiries, memos, payrolls, invoices and reports. Unlike manual accounting, data is stored, duplicated and backed up for future reference and to enhance accountability in the organization.
(1)What does manual handling of data include?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.Accounts payable and receivable.
B.Electronic accounting.
C.Automated processing.
(2)What does the electronic accounting software probably handle with?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.Purchase order control and invoice processing.
B.Manual system of accounting.
C.Data processing by hand.
(3)In what way are more reports made for customers?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.With software.
B.By manual accounting.
C.From data.
(4)What is the author's attitude towards electronic accounting?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.Positive.
B.Neutral.
C.Negative.
(5)What can we learn from this passage?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.Electronic accounting software processes data faster than the manual way.
B.It is hard for people to choose a proper electronic accounting software.
C.Electronic accounting is not helpful for organization.
21-4.
Identify the country or countries you will be travelling to. It is particularly important to know which countries you are travelling to because it determines where and how you are going to send your application.
If you are intending to visit just one Schengen country, you will need to apply for the Schengen visa directly with the embassy or consulate of that particular country.
If you are intending to visit two or more Schengen countries, your application must be sent to the embassy or consulate of the country that shall be your main destination.
If you are intending to visit several Schengen countries, but do not have a main destination, you should apply for the visa at the embassy or consulate of the first Schengen country on your travel itinerary.
Fill out an application form beforehand to obtain a Schengen visa. You can download and print off the form online.
Prepare all the requirements for your Schengen visa application. Depending on the consulate or embassy, you are required to show the following documents:
- A valid national passport
- Evidence showing the purpose of your trip (e.g. hotel reservations)
- Proof of medical insurance
- A round-trip travel ticket
- Proof of funds
Check the processing time to ensure you get your Schengen visa on time. The processing time varies per embassy, so it is important to take the processing time into account when planning your trip.
(1)This passage is mainly about _.
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.what is a Schengen visa
B.who can apply for a Schengen visa
C.how to apply for a Schengen visa
(2)If you are intending to visit two or more Schengen countries, you will need to send your application _.
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.to the embassy or consulate of the country that shall be your main destination
B.directly with the embassy or consulate of that particular country
C.to the embassy or consulate of the first Schengen country on your travel itinerary
(3)You can download and print off the form _.
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.via your phone
B.on the Internet
C.by your friends
(4)You are required to show the documents such as _.
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.a museum ticket
B.a valid national passport
C.a birth certificate
(5)The processing time is _ per embassy.
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.different
B.the same
C.similar
21-5.
The art of negotiating is a difficult skill for most of us, even good salespeople. Here are three golden rules for you to follow:
- Always Start the Negotiations
You must initiate the process. This is because whoever controls the start of the negotiations tends to control where they end. If you let the other party start negotiations, you will be constantly giving up control, often without even realizing it. For instance, when you ask someone what his project budget is, you are allowing him to start the negotiations. You will then spend your time chasing his number rather than finding the best solution. So, never let the other party control the negotiations. - Always Negotiate in Writing
The purpose of negotiations is to arrive at a formal written agreement, not tell a story or spend time talking. From the first moment you begin a proposal, you should create a document and take it to the client. It will include all the points of agreement and become real to the prospective customer. Negotiating first and then having to create a document adds unnecessary time to a transaction. But if you build your written agreement as you negotiate, you are prepared to ask for a signature the moment the decision to buy is made. - Always Stay Cool
The negotiation table can be loaded with agendas, egos and emotions. Great negotiators know how to stay cool, providing leadership and solutions, while the rest of the room becomes insanely invested in personal agendas and useless emotions. Crying, getting angry and blowing off steam may make you feel good, but such behavior will not benefit you while negotiating. When the rest of the room gets emotional, stay cool and use logic to negotiate and close.
(1)What would happen if you start the negotiation?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.The negotiation would be out of control.
B.You can know the project budget.
C.You would control the negotiation till the end.
(2)What is the purpose of negotiations?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.To arrive at a formal written agreement.
B.To tell a story.
C.To spend time talking.
(3)Why is it necessary to stay cool in negotiation?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.To provide leadership and solutions.
B.To use emotion to negotiate.
C.To make you benefit from egos.
(4)What can you learn from the passage?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.Negotiating is a kind art which is easy for salespeople.
B.Finding the best solution is important in negotiation.
C.A formal written agreement cannot be prepared before negotiation.
(5)What is the main idea of this passage?
单选题 （难易度: 中）
A.Golden rules of negotiating.
B.Importance of negotiation.
C.Ways of keeping cool.
23-1.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in economics to three Americans, Eugene Fama, Lars Peter Hansen and Robert Shiller on Oct. 14, 2013. Eugene Fama and Lars Peter Hansen are both professors at the University of Chicago. Robert Shiller is a professor at Yale University. They will share the prize worth about 1.2 million dollars.
“This year's prize in economic sciences is about predictions.” All three of this year's prize winners are mainly known for their research and explanations of pricing forces in financial markets. They have had a big influence on the way people look at and talk about financial markets.
Eugene Fama's research on financial markets in the 1960s led market watchers to change their ideas about investing. His ideas are linked to the theory that markets are efficient, which means market actors taking all available information to create the correct price for things at any given time. This also means that over short periods of time, it is not possible to predict prices.
Robert Shiller found, however, that over long periods, the opposite is true. It is possible to predict the movement of prices and that price changes are linked to human behavior.
The findings of both economists have led to the growth of index funds, investing many different securities as a way to reduce risk. Mr Shiller also helped to create the Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller home prices index. That index follows home prices across the United States.
Lars Peter Hansen developed a method for studying historical pricing information. His method supports Mr Shiller's findings and has influenced efforts to predict prices in the financial industry.
The Nobel Prize in economics was not created by Alfred Nobel, but was established in his memory by Sweden's central bank in 1968.
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(4)The findings of both economists have led to the growth of price prediction.
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(5)The Nobel Prize in economics was established in memory of Alfred Nobel.
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Many of the banks and travel services in western countries provide a convenience for travelers by issuing traveler's checks. Travelers, when buying the checks, have to sign the checks in the presence of the bank or service clerks. During the trip, travelers can cash the checks at the agencies of the bank or the travel service whenever they need after their counter-signatures are recognized. A lot of travelers like to buy these checks as they don't have to take along much cash and worry about counterfeit signatures. The agencies will get back the money they have paid by sending the checks to the issuing offices.
Traveler's checks are generally of small face value, such as ten or twenty dollars, or five or ten pounds, for miscellaneous payments. There is no time limit for their circulation period. It is very profitable for the issuing offices to finance the funds they collect by issuing traveler's checks because they not only receive a service charge from the check buyers, but they also don't need to pay any interest no matter how long the checks remain in circulation before clearing. This is why banks and travel services are willing to provide this convenience.
(1)It is convenient for the travelers to travel around the world as many banks and travel services issue travelers’ checks.
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(2)There are no signatures of travelers who have bought the checks.
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(4)Travelers do not worry about the circulation period of the checks as there is no time limit for it.
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Team Spirit
Team spirit can make or break a team. Teammates who have team spirit are better able to work together and achieve team goals. They are also more satisfied with their team activities. John Wooden, a former basketball coach at UCLA, said, “Team spirit means you are willing to sacrifice personal considerations for the welfare of all. That defines a team player.” There are certain skills team members develop that serve as good examples of team spirit.
Cooperation
Cooperating is simply working together as teammates for the good of the team. Cooperation is a skill that team members can sharpen during practice. For example, basketball players must practice passing the ball in different plays and situations. Team efficiency is directly related to the cooperation of its members. Acting cooperatively is a good way to show team spirit because doing so contributes to the overall success of the team.
Motivation
Team members must fulfil their duties with their full efforts. Staying motivated shows team spirit because it shows that you want the team to do well. This includes being motivated to give your best in practice and in competition, as well as outside of team activities. For example, a baseball player can show team spirit by being motivated to practice his swing outside of practice.
Respect
Respect for your fellow team members is a must. You can show respect to your teammates by treating everyone fairly and equally. Teammates also respect each other by allowing everyone to participate. Respecting fellow teammates keeps everyone in a good mood and encourages overall team spirit. For example, people can show team spirit through respect by encouraging other team members who might be struggling.
(1) Team spirit can make team members more satisfied with their team activities.
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(2)Working together enables team members sharpen the skill of cooperation during practice.
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(4)Staying motivated is to give your best in practice only in the team.
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Chinese shoppers spent billions online yesterday as they took advantage of discounts offered on Singles’ Day (November 11). It is a festival for young single people to celebrate by eating together, sending gifts or going shopping, thus seized on by online retailers to increase sales.
It took only 13 hours for sales on just two online sites, Taobao and Tmall, to fly past last year's overall total of 19.1 billion yuan (US$3.1 billion). The final figure of Singles' Day reached an astonishing 35.02 billion yuan as hundreds of thousands of consumers rushed to buy clothes, furniture, and home decoration items at discount prices. What friends and colleagues greeted each other with that day was “Bought anything today?" as they exchanged tales of bargains or disappointing news of popular items sold out minutes after the spree began at midnight.
In under nine hours, turnover at the Alibaba Group's Tmall and Taobao sites had exceeded that of last year's Cyber Monday, a similar event in the United States.
“We hope other e-commerce sites also did a good job as we want Singles’ Day to be a holiday for consumers and a good chance for retailers to discover the unmet needs of shoppers,” Jack Ma, founder and chairman of Alibaba Group, told reporters.
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(3)Friends and colleagues probably greeted each other and exchanged tales of bargains after the special day of buying.
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Businesses are structured in different ways to meet different needs. The simplest form of business is called an individual or sole proprietorship. The proprietor owns all of the property of the business and is responsible for everything.
Another kind of business is a partnership. Two or more people go into business together. An agreement is usually needed to decide how much of the partnership each person controls. One kind of partnership is called a limited liability partnership. There are full partners and limited partners. Limited partners may not share as much in the profits, but they also have less responsibility for the business.
Doctors, lawyers and accountants often form partnerships to share their risks and profits. A husband and wife can form a business partnership together. Partnerships exist only for as long as the owners remain alive. The same is true of individual proprietorships.
But corporations are designed to have an unlimited lifetime. A corporation is the most complex kind of business organization. Corporations can sell stock as a way to raise money. Stocks represent shares of ownership in a company. Investors who buy stock can trade their shares or keep them as long as the company is in business.
A corporation is recognized as an entity — its own legal being, separate from its owners. A board of directors controls corporate policies. The directors appoint top company officers. The directors might or might not hold shares in the corporation. Corporations can have a few major shareholders, or ownership can be spread among the general public. But not all corporations are traditional businesses that sell stock. Some non-profit groups are also organized as corporations.
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