Stall Market Manager

题目与答案

1. 11 How did Tracy first get involved in Mahana Market?
   • She set up the website
   • She had a stall there
   • She made things to be sold there

   答案：She made things to be sold there

   原文定位：In the evenings, when the kids were in bed, I used to do a bit of sewing and knitting, clothes and things I designed myself, and a friend of mine who had a stall at the market offered to display some of them

2. 12 Tracy became the market manager when
   • the previous managers had an argument
   • the market was threatened with closure
   • the existing manager asked her to take the job

   答案：the market was threatened with closure

   原文定位：In fact, the market was having some financial problems, and it was looking as if it might have to close down. The two previous managers had shared the job, but they'd both had to leave at the same time for different reasons

   同义替换：「was threatened with closure」↔「might have to close down」

3. 13 What new focus did Tracy give the market?
   • locally produced crafts
   • fresh fruit and vegetables
   • a greater variety of products

   答案：locally produced crafts

   原文定位：It had been selling all sorts of things, household goods and clothing and produce from the area like apples and grapes and tomatoes and so on. But to attract the tourists, I decided it'd be better to specialize in things like pottery and jewelry made by the people in the region

   同义替换：「focus」↔「specialize in」，「locally produced crafts」↔「pottery and jewelry made by the people in the region」

4. 14 What does Tracy say about entertainment at the market?
   • Anyone is welcome to provide entertainment
   • Entertainers need to be able to do a variety of things
   • Some entertainers have gone on to become famous

   答案：Anyone is welcome to provide entertainment

   原文定位：We're open to all individuals and groups who want to showcase their talent for an hour or two

   同义替换：「Anyone is welcome」↔「open to all individuals and groups」

5. 15 How did Tracy get the idea of setting up a second market?
   • from members of the public
   • from traders at Mahana Market
   • from the local authorities

   答案：from traders at Mahana Market

   原文定位：I realized that quite a few of the people who had stalls at the market were actually based in the north of the city, and they said they thought there'd be plenty of customers interested in buying their wares up there as well

   同义替换：「traders」↔「people」

6. 16 What happens at the Kids' Market?
   • Children make toys to be sold
   • Children sell their own possessions
   • Children raise money for the local school

   答案：Children sell their own possessions

   原文定位：The children bring along their old toys and books and even clothes they've grown out of, and they sell them to the public and get to keep the money they make

   同义替换：「sell their own possessions」↔「bring old toys, books, outgrown clothes and sell them」

7. Which TWO things does Tracy find most difficult about her job?
   • ensuring regulations are followed
   • the amount of administration involved
   • dealing with conflict between stall
   • holders the early start and long hours
   • introducing changes to existing systems

   答案：the amount of administration involved,holders the early start and long hours

   原文定位：I need to be there in very good time in the morning, even before the stallholders, and I don't get home until late, so that can be quite a challenge;And there's a lot of paperwork and planning, especially if I want to make any changes to the way the market works

   同义替换：「most difficult」↔「quite a challenge」，「the amount of administration involved」↔「a lot of paperwork and planning」，「the early start」↔「be there very early morning」

8. Which TWO pieces of advice does Tracy give people thinking of having a market stall?
   • Try to vary your stock regularly
   • Don't be discouraged if you don't sell much at first
   • Make sure you choose the right type of market
   • Offer goods at low prices for the first few weeks
   • Take care with the presentation of objects on the stall

   答案：Don't be discouraged if you don't sell much at first,Take care with the presentation of objects on the stall

   原文定位：but you must have a really attractive setup. That's essential. And make sure your display stands out;You might find things don't sell all that quickly at the beginning, but it's important not to give up

   同义替换：「presentation」↔「display」，「Don't be discouraged」↔「not to give up」，「don't sell much at first」↔「don't sell all that quickly at the beginning」