Text A I. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions according to what is stated or implied in the text. Which of the following statements is implied in the passage？

A、The author wants to inform us of the overriding importance of CSR.

B、The author argues that profits and CSR are not mutually exclusive and that profits are the precondition for CSR.

C、The author illustrates different viewpoints towards CSR.

D、The author tries to convince companies that it really pays to put social cause before profits in the long run through the examples of Apple and Microsoft.

A、Marriage nowadays is on the decline compared with that of generations ago.

B、People now have higher expectations of their marriage.

C、Despite the declining marriage situation, some couples still benefit a lot from good management.

D、Increasing divorce rate is a sign of social progress.

A、It was the pioneering company to address HIV/ AIDS education and work-place policies.

B、It was the first apparel company to set high standards for suppliers

C、It has been consistently contributing to CSR programs for decades.

D、Though it has been enjoying a high popularity, its profits are on the decline.

A、Raising the company’s stock price.

B、Furthering human rights.

C、Improving the environment.

D、Inventing a variety of brilliant and highly profitable appliances

A、Critical

B、Admirable

C、Indifferent

D、Ironic

A、She is a consultant on personal branding.

B、She is a psychotherapist.

C、She is an advertising & communications designer.

D、She is a newspaper columnist.

A、He wants to know the technique since his answer is wrong.

B、He is testing the candid ate for the ability to argue that he is wrong.

C、He wishes to let the candidate know what life is like in a big organization.

D、He knows that there isn’t any correct answer to the question.

（1） What is the relationship between the speakers?

（2） What are the speakers‘ attitudes towards each other?

What strategy does this listening activity help to train?

A.Inferring.

B.Listening for the gist.

C.Listening for details.

D.Dictation.

（1） What is the relationship between the speakers?

（2） What are the speakers‘ attitudes towards each other?

What strategy does this listening activity help to train?

A.Inferring.

B.Listening for the gist.

C.Listening for details.

D.Dictation.

Revise each of the following sentences according to the requirement given in the brackets.

15. In accordance with your wishes , we are sending you under separate cover two contract forms. (to make it concise)

16. The committee reached the conclusion that a great majority of students had a preference for mail-in registration. (to improve the vigor and clarity)

17. Reference is made to your May 7 letter in which you describe the approved procedure for initiating a claim. (to make it conversational)

18. You won' t be disappointed with the many electronic services we now offer. (to make it positive)

19. It is imperative that you reply at once. (to make it courteous)

20. This letter is to inform. you of an important change in our policy concerning insurance. (to emphasize "you" attitude)

21. Every employee is entitled to see his personnel file. (to eliminate gender bias)

22. According to you , the it stopped working. (to avoid mistrust)

23. You must return the form. by 5 p. m. (to change the aggressive tone to a friendly one)

24. We will inspect the building plans before construction begins. (to avoid dangerous words)