Reynolds electrical

文章大意

雷诺兹电气公司经理Cathy Meredith向即将实习的大学生介绍公司历史：创始人Tony Reynolds 1905年出生，19岁造车失败后转行电工，1928年创立公司，1955年迁至现址。公司靠销售模式转变和产品质量在竞争中成功，正建第二工厂、更新设备，并因减少浪费获奖，注重回收。

题目与答案

1. Tony Reynolds' first business produced 11_____ .

   答案：cars

   原文定位：When he was only nineteen, he started a small company that manufactured cars

   同义替换：「first business」↔「small company」，「produced」↔「manufactured」

2. Reynolds Electrical was started in the year 12_____ .

   答案：1928

   原文定位：He then trained as an electrician and, in the following year, rented a small workshop and set up a new company, Reynolds Electrical. So the company dates back to 1928

   同义替换：「was started」↔「set up」

3. There was previously a 13_____ where the company is now based.

   答案：cinema

   原文定位：And we moved to our present site in 1955. There was a cinema here which had to be demolished and new buildings were put up

   同义替换：「now」↔「present」

4. The 14_____ of the products is an important factor for customers.

   答案：quality

   原文定位：Another reason for our success is that despite strong competition from cheaper competitors, our customers are happy to pay a higher price for the quality of Reynolds goods

   同义替换：「an important factor for customers」↔「customers are happy to pay a higher price for」

5. The company is building a new 15_____ .

   答案：factory

   原文定位：We're now constructing a second factory so that we can increase production

   同义替换：「building」↔「constructing」

6. The company recently won an award for its success in reducing 16_____ .

   答案：waste

   原文定位：So earlier this year, we were delighted when we received an award for making a big reduction in waste

   同义替换：「success in reducing」↔「making a big reduction in」

7. | Day | Topic |

   | --- | --- |

   | Monday | Possible improvements in 17_____ |

   | Tuesday | 18..... development |

   | Wednesday | Communication with 19..... |

   | Thursday | Getting the right staff |

   | Friday | Making sure the company has enough 20..... |

   答案：safety

   原文定位：Every Monday, we have a meeting of people from different parts of the company, and I'd like you to take part in this afternoon's meeting. Today, we're going to discuss ways of getting higher levels of safety, and we'll be interested in any suggestions you might make

   同义替换：「Possible improvements in」↔「ways of getting higher levels of」

8. | Day | Topic |

   | --- | --- |

   | Monday | Possible improvements in 17..... |

   | Tuesday | 18_____ development |

   | Wednesday | Communication with 19..... |

   | Thursday | Getting the right staff |

   | Friday | Making sure the company has enough 20..... |

   答案：website

   原文定位：Tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday, I'll introduce you to the IT department, and they'll update you about the changes to our website

   同义替换：「development」↔「changes」

9. | Day | Topic |

   | --- | --- |

   | Monday | Possible improvements in 17..... |

   | Tuesday | 18..... development |

   | Wednesday | Communication with 19_____ |

   | Thursday | Getting the right staff |

   | Friday | Making sure the company has enough 20..... |

   答案：customers

   原文定位：Then on Wednesday, we'll talk about our contact with those very important people, customers

   同义替换：「Communication with」↔「contact with」

10. | Day | Topic |

    | --- | --- |

    | Monday | Possible improvements in 17..... |

    | Tuesday | 18..... development |

    | Wednesday | Communication with 19..... |

    | Thursday | Getting the right staff |

    | Friday | Making sure the company has enough 20_____ |

    答案：money

    原文定位：And finally, for this week, at least, on Friday, something that I think you'll find more interesting than it sounds. And that's how we ensure we have sufficient money coming in to pay our bills and other expenses, such as wages

    同义替换：「Making sure」↔「ensure」，「enough」↔「sufficient」