2012年商务英语中级考试阅读指点(2)

 　　第二课时
　　试题 1
　　Example： You can take it for only a short time if you prefer.
　　Answer： C
　　1. It is located outside the city.
　　2. It will be easy to use for various types of retail business.
　　3. You know how much money it took last year.
　　4. This business already manufactures goods for sale.
　　5. Its price includes living accommodation.
　　6. It has been operating for many years.
　　7. You will have to find out the price from the agents.
　　EBTA BUSINESS TRANSFER AGENTS The following businesses in the region are offered for sale： A RESTAURANT A large， well-decorated restaurant in an excellent position near the city centre. Open three years with annual turnover of ￡100，000. Regular trade and bookings for weddings， special occasions etc. Available on 50-year lease. Price on request B ESTABLISHED POTTERY Family business established for over fifty years in city’s main commercial area. Small pottery， currently employs twelve people producing china figures， vases and other decorative items. Price includes premises plus equipment and raw materials. Price ￡200，000 C VACANT SHOP Located in superb historic building on excellent city centre site. Large premises recently renovated to a very high standard. Would suit a wide range of different trades. Available on limitedlease， or longer if required. Short lease ￡15，000 D GARAGECAR REPAIR Small business with great potential for development. Garage with petrol station on main road between city and coast. Includes large workshop suitable for car repair business. Small， three-bedroom house attached to workshop， and room for further building. Whole property ￡190，000