2003年1月英语四级考试真题(6)

2003年1月英语四级考试真题

2003年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 6 / 20

17. The students criteria for selecting majors today have much to do with ________.

A) the influences of their instructors B) the financial goals they seek in life C) their own interpretations of the courses

D) their understanding of the contributions of others

18. By saying “While it s true that... be they scientific or artistic” (Lines 1-3, Para. 5),

the author means that ________.

A) business management should be included in educational programs B) human wisdom has accumulated at an extraordinarily high speed C) human intellectual development has reached new heights D) the importance of a broad education should not be overlooked 19. Studying the diverse wisdom of others can ________.

A) create varying artistic interests

C) help improve connections among people 20. Passage Three

s now a greatly enhanced by foreign language skills.

Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modern businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modern markets, success overseas often helps support domestic business efforts.

Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being “out of sight and out of mind.” He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the company s plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas,