Question

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the book about?

A.Army plans. B.Chess moves. C.Business competition.

2.Why is Matt reading the book?

A.To improve his reading.

B.To become a better chess player.

C.To prepare for entering the army.

3.What would the woman like to do?

A.Be a manager at work. B.Quit her job. C.Borrow Matt's book.

4.What is the relationship between the speakers?

A.Teacher and student. B.Aunt and nephew. C.Boss and employee.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.C

4.B

【解析】

【原文】

W:What are you reading,Matt?

M:It’s called The Art of War.It’s an ancient Chinese book about army science.It was written by a Chinese general,probably around 500 BC.

W:Are you reading it for class?

M:No,it’s for my personal interest.The book is famous all over the world and has been used by many armies to help win battles.I am reading it to improve my chess playing.

W:How will that help you?

M:I don’t know yet,but I have heard good things about it from some top players.It should help me make better game plans and play a trick on the person I’m playing against.You know,this book is also used in business situations.

W:To help a company win the competition?

M:Yes.But some managers also use it to become better leaders in their own office.Workplaces can sometimes be like little armies,I think.

W:That is exactly how I would describe my work environment.Maybe I should borrow your book when you’re done.

M:Well,Auntie Lin,I wouldn’t want you to have the mind of an army leader.I like you just the way you are.