In giving a business presentation, many speakers think that if their idea is strong, their audience will get it readily. They feel discouraged when the audience is unable to understand their presentations. That happens a lot especially when technical experts are invited to make a product presentation to a group of users. What can we do to make a business presentation easier to understand? In my view, good presentations have always been simple and visual. In an effective business presentation, the fewer the points, the better the message gets passed on. You focus on the depth of coverage instead of the width(广度)of coverage. Additionally, you make your ideas visual and relevant, so the message is understood better and remembered longer. Great business presenters relate their ideas and concepts to their audience by using simple, powerful diagrams instead of relying on text-based slides. In fact, drawing diagrams forces a presenter to make the idea clear even at the preparation stage. It is impossible to draw a diagram when you are not clear about an idea. When your idea is clear, it is easier to transfer it Most audiences understand a diagram faster and remember it longer. This possibly explains why most of the memorable presentations have been visual in nature.

It has been found that some people devote themselves so fully to their business success that they develop unhealthy eating habits. 人们发现有些人的事业之所以能成功，是与他们的生活习惯密不可分的。人们发现有些人只注重自己事业的发展，而忽略了健康饮食习惯的养成。人们发现有些人全身心倾注于事业的成功，以至养成不健康的饮食习惯。

This manual contains operating procedures of the most frequently used basic functions，allowing the machine to immediately be used．本手册包含最常用的基本功能的操作程序，可让你立即使用本机。本手册主要教你学会一些基本的操作要领，以便你独立操作机器。本手册告诉你操作程序的一些最基本要领，这样机器就能启动了。

What does the speaker talk about first in his speech? The speaker first gives______ about his company.Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to our company, Family Dollar. Today I’ll first give you a brief introduction about our company. Then I’ll discuss with you what jobs are available at present and how to apply for them. Family Dollar is a chain of stores that operate within the United States. Our main products are clothing, food items, and household products. We have been in business for more than 50 years and become a large company. We are always looking for talented young people, with related working experience to join our team. You may wonder where to find job openings at Family Dollar. The most obvious place is our website. If you are interested, you can visit our website and make your application online.

If they had worked harder, they_____. the project ahead of time. will finish would have finished have finished had finished

The company has decided to sponsor the exhibition, ______helps to promote its image. that who what which

The newly appointed manager is said to be neither flexible _____ easy to get along with. or and nor but

_____ salaries may not be high, working as a nursing assistant does have some other benefits. Unless While As Since

Here you will find some(value)______resources to help you develop communication skills.

In giving a business presentation, many speakers think that if their idea is strong, their audience will get it readily. They feel discouraged when the audience is unable to understand their presentations. That happens a lot especially when technical experts are invited to make a product presentation to a group of users. What can we do to make a business presentation easier to understand? In my view, good presentations have always been simple and visual. In an effective business presentation, the fewer the points, the better the message gets passed on. You focus on the depth of coverage instead of the width(广度)of coverage. Additionally, you make your ideas visual and relevant, so the message is understood better and remembered longer. Great business presenters relate their ideas and concepts to their audience by using simple, powerful diagrams instead of relying on text-based slides. In fact, drawing diagrams forces a presenter to make the idea clear even at the preparation stage. It is impossible to draw a diagram when you are not clear about an idea. When your idea is clear, it is easier to transfer it Most audiences understand a diagram faster and remember it longer. This possibly explains why most of the memorable presentations have been visual in nature.

Blue Jeans Company was established in October 2012 and operates as a partnership(合伙企业)between Elena Horowitz and James Foster. In fact, it began in Elena’s basement when they sold jeans to friends. And now the company has grown to have its own online store, relationships with suppliers in Asia, and local factories. The company has had its revenues double every two months. For our day-to-day operations, Blue Jeans Company has established several key relationships and we can easily expand our production when the demand for our goods increases. We obtain the best organic cotton from two suppliers, one located in Turkey and the other in Japan, which means that their supplies are produced without the use of any chemicals. Once the shipment arrives in the US, it’ll be routed(发送)to our production and shipping partner in Los Angeles. We work closely with our partner to ensure quality through regular checks. It is also where the products will ship out. Our office is located on 2029 Century Park East where all staff work together, handling all online order processing and ensuring the purchase and delivery of the products run smoothly. It’s also where all requests for refunds are handled in addition to the future launch of the jean-recycling program.

This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an Invitation Letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation /Composition Sheet. 说明：以ABC公司市场部经理的名义用英语写一封邀请函。内容如下： 1．定于2015年12月18日在东方宾馆举行产品发布会； 2．发布会上将展示本公司的新产品，并邀请有关专家做相关报告； 3．会后将举行业务洽谈： 4．感谢对方多年的合作，并邀请对方参加； 5．请在11月底前回函确认。产品发布会：New Product Release

W: Hello, Customers Service. What can I do for you? M: I called to complain about the delivery of my order last week, but I haven’t got any reply yet. Q: What did the man complain about last week? The price of the product. The charge of the service. The delivery of his order. The packing of the goods.

M: Hello, Ms. Li. I have good news for you. W: Good news? What is it? M: Your shoes at the trade fair have impressed us. We’re thinking of placing an order with you. W: That’s great! What type of shoes are you interested in? M: Sports shoes, particularly the shoes for kids. W: OK. I will email you the latest price list right now. M: That’s fine. W: By the way, if your order is large enough, you can have a discount M: Thank you. 6. What is the man likely to do? 7. What will the woman send to the man? Open a new shoe store. Participate in a trade fair. Invite the woman to his company. Place an order with the woman.

_____ the investigation, the committee published the report on the cause of the accident. Completed Completing Having completed To have completed

Our goal is to fulfill the needs of our clients, _____ challenging they may be. however whenever wherever whatever

Only after the secretary saw the train disappear in sight _____ the railway station. he leaves has he left he left did he leave

How we pack the products has a significant impact _____ the cost of logistics. of on to with

_____ impressed me most about the school is how it was designed to support both the students and the community. What That This Which

After(receive)______your loan from us, if you are not completely satisfied with your experience, please contact us.

W: Hi, this is room 566. M: Yes, Madam. How can I help you? W: Could you book a taxi for me to the airport tomorrow morning? M: Sure. What time do you want the taxi? W: My flight is at 8:30. What time do you think I should leave? M: 7:00 o’clock. It takes only 30 minutes from our hotel to the airport. W: Then book a tax? at 7 for me, please. M: Alright. The booking will be made right away. W: Thank you. And please make sure the taxi arrives by 7. M: No problem. Well take care of that. 8. Where did the conversation most likely take place? 9. Why did the woman make the call? 10. At what time was the woman most likely to leave the hotel the next morning? At a hotel. At the airport. In a restaurant. In a bank.

Many speakers believe that the stronger their idea,_____.

Why are you advised to give fewer points in your presentation?

The speaker can help the audience remember the message longer by_____.

The underlined word “transfer“ in this passage most probably means “ _____“.

This passage is mainly about______.