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Part 5:Occupational Training

Ⅰ.Cloze Test

Logistics is a unique global “pipeline” that operates 24 hours a day,seven days a week and 52 weeks a year,( 1 ) and coordinating the transport and delivery of products and service to customers the world over.

Coming into being with the advent of civilization,logistics is ( 2 ) a newborn baby.( 3 ),when it comes to modem logistics,most professionals in the business consider it one of the most challenging and exciting jobs,invisible ( 4 ) it is.

Modern logistics is related to the effective and efficient ( 5 ) of materials and information that are of vital importance to customers and client in various sectors of the economic society,( 6 ) may include but by no means is limited to:packaging,warehousing,material handling,inventory,transport forecasting,strategic planning,and customer service.

“Logistics is that ( 7 ) of the supply chain process that plans,implements,and controls the efficient and effective flow and storage of goods,service,and related information ( 8 ) the point of origin to the point of consumption to meet customers’ requirements.” ( 9 ) this definition fails to incorporate all specific terms used in the study of logistics,it ( 10 ) reflect the need for total movement management from the point of material procurement to the location of finished product distribution.

1.A.planning    B.planned    C.plans      D.plan

2.A.anythingbut  B.nothingbut  C.everythingbut  D.somethingbut

3.A.But     B.However   C.Besides     D.Although

4.A.like      B.so      C.as       D.solongas

5.A.move     B.flow     C.distribution   D.interchange

6.A.that      B.as      C.so       D.which

7.A.apart     B.part     C.partial     D.parts

8.A.from     B.range     C.vary      D.strentch

9.A.Though    B.Although   C.Anyway     D.But

10.A.is      B.does     C.do       D.has

Ⅱ.Read the recruit advertisement below and choose the right answer to each question (see Figure 1-6).

With the quick expanding of our company in south China,we need 3~5 material logistics professionals in our Guangzhou branch.

Responsibilities:

-Be able to assess total logistics & shipping activities/requirements in Guangdong province.

-Supervise and support China logistics on-site role & function.

-Work with logistics providers,customers,customs,and account team.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor degree or above.

-At least 5 years’ working experience in logistics field.

Figure 1-6 Recruit advertisement

-Optimistic,independent,and cooperative with good team spirit and full of interpersonal skills.

- Excellent command of English and communication skills.Fluency in spoken English will be preferable.

-Knowledge and hands-on experience of China import/export operation and customs procedures.

Questions:

1.Which kind of position was the advertisement recruiting for?

A.logistics manager

B.warehousing director

C.accountant

D.material logistics professional

2.Was male gender preferable in the advertisement?

A.Yes,they prefer man to women.

B.No,female is more preferable

C.They need one man and three women.

D.It was not mentioned.

3.Where would the new employees work?

A.Hong Kong

B.Beijing

C.Guangzhou

D.Hangzhou

4.Why should the new employees be full of interpersonal skills?

A.Because they would talk a lot in work.

B.Because they would work as team members.

C.Because they would work really hard.

D.Because there would be quiet a lot of customer complaints to deal with.

5.Which kind of language should the candidates command?

A.Chinese

B.English

C.Spanish

D.French

Ⅲ.Liu Bo,a junior student who will graduate from school next summer,had some questions to ask Mr.Chen,a HR manager of ASC Company.Read the Liu Bo’s E-mail and Mr.Chen’s reply,and choose the right answer to each question.

18 November 2007

—Hello,Mr.Chen,I am Liu Bo from Guangdong Communication Polytechnic.I sent a letter of application to you last week in Guangzhou Branch of your company.The position I applied for is logistics engineer in the Logistics Department.Two of my schoolmates sent the letters at the same day,and they have gotten your reply yesterday.I am eager to know if I have the same chance.I am a little worried for waiting for such a long time.I will greatly appreciate your answer.Thank you very much!

—Hi,Liu Bo,I am sorry that my E-mail box has a jam under a steady stream of letters from on line candidates.I think some of the contents of your applications are not directly linked to the positions of logistics engineer.As a student who has passed CET-4,CET-6,I think positions in the Overseas Business Department of our company would fit you more and I will give you a chance.Come for the interview tomorrow before 10:00 am,do not be late!

Questions:

1.Which position did Liu Bo apply for?

A.logistics manager

B.sales manager

C.HR manager

D.logistics engineer

2.Why was Liu Bo so anxious?

A.Because his schoolmates had gotten the reply.

B.Because he had not gotten the reply.

C.Because he had another interview.

D.Because he had no money and was eager to make money by himself.

3.Did Mr.Chen think Liu Bo was qualified for the position he wanted?

A.Yes,he thought Liu Bo was the exact one for the position.

B.No,he did not.

C.It was not mentioned.

D.Yes,he did because Liu Bo was good at English.

4.As far as Mr.Chen was concerned,which department would fit Liu Bo more?

A.HR Department

B.Logistics Department

C.Overseas Business Department

D.Sale Department

5.Had Liu Bo be granted an interview at last?

A.Yes,he had granted an interview for the position in Logistics Department

B.No,he was refused.

C.Yes,he had granted an interview for the position in Overseas Business Department

D.It was not mentioned.