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The Department for International Trade (DIT) is a UK Government department working with businesses based in the United Kingdom to ensure their success in international markets. Here are some events to be held by DIT.
International Business Festival — Future Transport
What could new technology in travel mean for business? Hear the latest from the Government’s centres for autonomous vehicles and listen to the successful cases. The event will also predict near-future developments in transport and make a surprisingly strong business argument for more traditional ways of getting from A to B.
LOCATION: National Exhibition Center, West Midlands B401NT, United Kingdom
PRICING: 80 pounds for a festival pass and 40 pounds for a day pass. FESTll provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.
TEL: 0121-7804141
International E-Commerce Workshop
This workshop will enable you to develop your digital skills, raise your global brand presence, and allow you to test new markets with minimal investment. You will learn how to develop a strategy in online routes to market, identify multi-channel and B2B online opportunities.
LOCATION: East Midlands Business Ltd, Unit 5 Merus Court, United Kingdom
PRICING: Free
TEL: 0658-1714889
International Business Festival — Urbanisation (城市化) & Cities
Examine the considerable leadership and governance challenges that must be overcome if cities are to fulfil their potential as engines for growth. Find opportunities in a changing world and meet future partners, buyers, investors and develop relationships.
LOCATION: Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock, L3 4BX, United Kingdom
PRICING: 105 pounds for a festival pass and 50 pounds for a day pass. FEST11 provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.
TEL: 0289-6032899
Please call at 0789-1056888 if you are having any problems registering for the site.
1. Which number should you call if you have some questions about future transport event?
A. 0658-1714889. B. 0789-1056888.
C. 0121-7804141. D. 0289-6032899.
2. Where should the participants go to join in the International E-Commerce Workshop?
A. Exhibition Centre Liverpool. B. East Midlands Business Ltd.
C. Kings Dock, L3 4BX. D. West Midlands B401NT.
3. How much will you pay at least for a day pass of the International Business Festival?
A. 105 pounds. B. 21 pounds. C. 10 pounds. D. 40 pounds.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章讲介绍了英国政府的一个部门——国际贸易部(DIT)的三个活动。
1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“International Business Festival — Future Transport（国际商展——未来运输）”下的“TEL: 0121-7804141”可知，如果对未来的交通事件有疑问，可拨打0121-7804141。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“International E-Commerce Workshop（国际电子商务研讨会）”下的“LOCATION: East Midlands Business Ltd, Unit 5 Merus Court, United Kingdom”可知，参加“国际电子商务研讨会”的人士应前往East Midlands Business Ltd. ，故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“International Business Festival — Urbanisation (城市化) & Cities（国际商业节-城市化与城市）”下的“PRICING: 105 pounds for a festival pass and 50 pounds for a day pass. FESTll provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.（票价：节日票105英镑，一天票50英镑。FESTll在4月底前提供20%的折扣。）”可知，一天票价减去20%的折扣是40英镑。故选D。
