2003年1月英语四级考试真题(7)

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 7 / 20

superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United States where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more and more prevalent (普遍的).

Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets.

English is still the international language of business. But there is an ever-growing need for people who can speak another language. A second language isn t generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal

The employee posted abroad who speaks the country s principal an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and cam have the to communicate well with foreign clients over the telephone or is an obvious asset to the firm.

21. What is the author A) Critical. B) Prejudiced. C) Indifferent. D) Positive.

22. With the increased use of communications equipment, businesspeople

________.

23. -3, Para. 3) probably means

B) being totally out of touch with business at home C) missing opportunities for promotion when abroad D) leaving all care and worry behind

24. According to the passage, what is an important consideration of international

corporations in employing people today?

A) Connections with businesses overseas. B) Ability to speak the client s language.