2009年考研英語考前必做三套模擬試題(二)及答案

　　Sample Four

　　Directions:

　　You are going to read a list of brands and a table about world 8 Brands. Choose the most suitable brand from the list A-G for each numbered description (41-45). There are two extra brands which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)

　　[A] McDonald’s

　　[B] Motorola

　　[C] Coca�睠ola

　　[D] Disney

　　[E] Microsoft

　　[F] Nokia

　　[G] Toyota

　　The Global Brand Scoreboard

　　Brand2003 brand value ($ billion) Country of ownership Description

　　41.70.45U.S.New variations such as Vanilla Coke and a lemon�瞗lavored diet drink helped the soft drink icon remain bubbly.

　　42.65.17U.S. The software giant shifted its advertising to build the band, not just sell products, at a time when most rivals were suffering.

　　IBM51.77U.S.Big Blue gained recognition in new markets, partly thanks to an $800 million marketing campaign pushing e-business on demand.

　　GE42.34U.S. Getting double�瞕igit growth is harder, but in tough times, the brand that Edison built held its own.

　　Intel31.11U.S. With Intel Inside and Wi�睩i out to take over the world, the chipmaker’s Centrino wireless notebook package delivered a powerful punch.

　　43.29.44FinlandStill the World’s leading mobile�瞤hone maker, it faced stiff challenges form fast�瞨iser Samsung and a growing crop of operator�瞓randed phones.

　　44.28.04U.S. Not the Happiest Place on Earth as its stores were up for sale, ABC overhauled prime time, and travel woes sapped theme parks.

　　45.24.70U.S.Mixed-up orders and dirty restaurants hurt the band. Now business is recovering somewhat behind a renewed focus on service and salads.