The company enjoys reputation among technology professionals.

A．he wants Joe’s jo

B．there are lots of opportunities in the company

C．Joe treats him as a best frien

D．Joe has the same agenda with him

听力原文：W: It seems good but I am not sure about its stability.

M: Our company has been in this line for many yearsand enjoys high reputation, so you can be reassured with its quality.

Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation？

(19)

A．He is making a public advertisement.

B．He is trying to sell something to the woman.

C．He does not agree with the woman.

D．He is making a report.

听力原文：M: As far as I know, you've been here in the city for about one year.

W: You are right. And I really want to stay a little longer.

How does the woman feel about her staying in the city？

A．She doesn't like it at all.

B．She doesn't know what to say.

C．She really enjoys it.

I really (appreciate) (you recommended) me to (that) company (in time).

A．appreciate

B．you recommended

C．that

D．in time

What makes it clear that the company is well-managed？

A．The chairman's letter.

B．Auditor's report.

C．Comparison made by the reader.

D．Footnotes.

What will Ms. Janet Perez do next？

A．Go to the company

B．Collect her refund

C．Send back the rug

D．Call the company

mas Penfield Jackson on Tuesday, as the software vendor fried a brief refuting his contention that the company has a monopoly in PC operating systems. Microsoft also claimed that U. S. government prosecutors have not satisfied the burden of proof for any of their antitrust claims. Microsoft made the arguments in its proposed conclusions of law—a document of more than 100 pages—fried with the court Tuesday stating the company's interpretation of how antitrust law should be applied to Jackson's findings of fact. The software giant said having an extremely popular product—Windows—does not make it a monopolist. In his findings of fact issued November 5, 1999, Jackson said Microsoft "enjoys a monopoly" in the personal computer market. A month later the government and 19 U. S. states alleged in their proposed conclusions of law that Microsoft engaged in illegal "monopoly maintenance" to protect and extend Windows' dominance and then tried to monopolize the Internet browser market.

Microsoft refuted all those claims in its brief Tuesday, citing numerous cases and court findings over the past 30 years. The company said the case law demonstrates that it did not engage in anticompetitive conduct that contributed significantly to the maintenance of a monopoly. Microsoft also cited the June 1998 Appeals Court ruling that called the union of Windows and Internet Explorer "a genuine integration" The brief comes one week after reports began circulating that the government is preparing to propose the breakup of Microsoft into two or three parts.

It restates many of Microsoft's defenses, claiming that the integration of Web browsing software into Windows benefited millions of consumers and that the software vendor did not prevent users from obtaining Netscape Navigator. Jackson's findings of fact expressly found that "many—if not most—consumers can be said to benefit from Microsoft's provisions of Web browsing functionality with its Windows operating system at no additional charge," the document says. The brief further states that the findings of fact did not say that Microsoft acted with a specific intent to obtain monopoly power in the market for Web browsers. "The Court instead found that Microsoft attempted to increase Internet Explorer's usage share to such a level as would prevent Netscape Navigator… from becoming the 'standard' Web browsing software," the Microsoft brief said.

While the government argues that Microsoft's actions may have made it more difficult for Netscape to use certain channels of distribution, Microsoft's filing cites numerous cases that demonstrate that its actions were within the bounds of competition defined by the law. Microsoft also rejects the government's claim that its licensing agreements illegally prevent computer manufacturers from modifying the first screen that a user sees when Windows launches, saying the license merely restate rights that Microsoft enjoys under federal copyright law. The two sides in the trial, which began in October 1998, can now submit rebuttals to each other's conclusions of law. Oral arguments are scheduled for February 22, and a ruling is expected in the spring.

What conclusion did the government and 19 states draw on Microsoft's case？

A．Judge Jackson in his findings of fact issued November 5, 1999 said Microsoft "enjoys a monopoly" in the personal computer market.

B．Microsoft engaged in illegal "monopoly maintenance" to protect and extend Windows dominance and then tried to monopolize the Internet browser market.

C．The antitrust law should be applied to Jackson's findings of fact on Microsoft.

D．All of the above.

They further add that, unfortunately, what appears on the exterior does not always reflect the reality of a chosen community. They are right--sometimes it reflects more! Just ask Liesl Denson. Riding the school bus has been more than a ride to school for Liesl.

Bruce Hardy, school bus driver for Althouse BUS Company, has been Liesl's bus driver since kindergarten. Last year when Liesl's family moved to Parkesburg, knowing her bus went by her new residence, she requested to ride the same bus.

This year Liesl is a senior and will enjoy her last year, riding the bus. She says, "It's been a great ride so far ! My bus driver is so cool and has always been a good friend and a good listener. Sometimes when you're a child adults do not think that what you have to say is important. Mr. Hardy always listens to what you have to say and makes you feel important." Her friends Ashley Batista and Amanda Wolfe agree.

Bruce Hardy has been making Octorara students feel special since 1975. This year he will celebrate 30 years working for Althouse Bus Company, Larry Althouso, president of the company, acknowledges Bruce Hardy's outstanding record . "You do not come by employees like Bruce these days. He has never missed a day of work and has a perfect driving record. He was recognized in 2000 by the Pennsylvania School Bus Association for driving 350 000 accident free miles. Hardy's reputation is made further evident through the relationships he has made with the students that ride his bus."

Althouse further adds, "Althouse Bus Company was established 70 years ago and has been providing quality transportation ever since. My grandfather started the business with one bus.

Althouse Bus Company is delighted to have the opportunity to bring distinctive and safe service to our local school and community and looks forward to continuing to provide quality service for many more years to come."

Three generations of business is not all the company has enjoyed. Thanks to drivers like Bruce Hardy, they have been building relationships through generations, Liesl's mother Carol also enjoys fond memories of riding Bruce Hardy's bus to the Octorara School District.

The word "mirror" in the first line could be best replaced by ______.

A．vehicle

B．device

C．need

D．reflection

Read the text below about an accountant.

Choose the best word to fill each gap, from A, B, C or D.

For each question 19—33 mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.

There is an example at the beginning.

Charlie Has a Chance to Get Ahead

Charlie is employed as an accountant in a small assembly plant in the Midwest. In his seven years at Astro-Technology, he has become…19…with most of the 200 employees and enjoys the...20…of his office and the company attitude toward him. However, in the past three years, he has not received a promotion, and there is little chance for one in the near future. The raises he has…21...have not kept up with inflation. He has discussed the situation frequently with his wife, Rita, who is working as a personnel officer at a research firm in town.

Although Rita has never told Charlie, she feels that her job has more status than his. …22…Charlie earns slightly more than income, she has more flexible hours, more holidays with pay, better company fringe benefits, and apparently more status when the two companies' organizational charters are…23... Rita enjoys her present position and the salary she receives.

The two daughters are doing well in grammar school and are active in girl scouts and the 4H Club.

A month ago Charlie…24…a new position for an accountant in their home office in Dallas. He knows that his company has a…25…of promoting from within, and his supervisor feels that he would have a good chance of getting the position. It would mean an immediate 15 percent…26…in pay; more prestige, because he would have a private office; and more …27…for promotions. He applied for the position, but was afraid to tell his wife. When the interview was…28…he informed Rita that he had to go to Dallas for a seminar.

Charlie was…29…with Dallas and the possible neighbourhoods his family could select to make their home. The home office was impressive! Dark walnut and chrome were everywhere, and the personnel in the office were very friendly. After a tour of the facility he had an interview with five managers.

A week later he was…30…that he was one of the three finalists. He was excited and eager to accept the position if it was offered him. That night, when he told Rita, she was…31… The move would mean they would have to leave their lovely home that they had been remodeling over the last seven years. The girls would have to find new friends.

Finally and most…32…could Rita find a job as good as the one she has？ It seemed unfair to force her to move and give up a good job, just so Charlie could satisfy his own…33… It turned into a real argument. Charlie wanted to move and Rita did not. Charlie was saying that he is a striver and Rita was saying she is happy with their status in life.

(19)

A．known

B．acquainted

C．acquaint

D．knowed