It gives me great pleasure today to say a few words in praise of a man we will all miss ve

It gives me great pleasure today to say a few words in praise of a man we will all miss very much. To be honest, I can't imagine we will do without him when he's gone.
　　Bill Masters almost single-handed built up our sales force in the Houston area and developed the market position that we enjoy today. In only six years, he has brought the firm from a very low fifth position in the area sales to the point where we now outsell all but one of our competitors. Not only have we got 37 per cent of the market under Bill's leadership; we are increasing our share with each passing month.
　　As you know, the company has moved Bill to northern California to work his sales magic in one of this company's most competitive(竞争的) areas. But we know that if anyone can do it, Bill Masters can, and I know you all join me in wishing him the best of luck in his new work.
【小题1】The speech was made .A．at a welcome meetingB．at the opening of a new school termC．when somebody was leavingD．when they had a new manager【小题2】How long did Masters worked there?A．37 yearsB．less than 5 yearsC．about six yearsD．since he began to work【小题3】When Bill started to work in Houston area, he had to help him.A．many peopleB．nobodyC．about 37 peopleD．very few people【小题4】Bill increased the company's sale .A．by 37 per cent every monthB．to the second largest in the areaC．to be the fifth largest in the areaD．five times as much as beforeC

(答案→)C 解析：本文记述了Bill一生从白手起家到成就伟大的事业业绩，表达了作者对Bill的怀念之情。【小题1】判断题。从第1段中的say a few words in praise of man we will all miss very much. To be honest, I can't imagine we will do without him when he's gone.可判断出此题的答案为C。【小题2】细节题。根据第2段第2句In only six years可推知此题答案为C。【小题3】细节题。根据第2段第1句almost single–handed built up our sales force可推知当时没有人支持他，此题答案为D。【小题4】细节题。根据第2段第2句we now outsell all but one of our competitors可推知是此题答案为B。

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