2016年贵州省统招专升本统一英语试卷(七)

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　　Task2 (每小题2分，共10分)

　　Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage:

　　Most companics expect IT (Information Technology) managers to head an IT

　　staff (全体人员) of computer technicians. But IT managers can also specialize in

　　other areas. Some managers may also be responsible for keeping their company S

　　Interncet safety. They protect both their company and their online customers from

　　thieves.

　　Other managers focus more on the business rather than the technical part of

　　computing. They become project managers, helping companies reach as many online

　　customers as possiblc.

　　Some companies also look for IT managers who can act as trainers. These

　　trainers help a company's computer technicians keep up-to-diate on computer skills. .

　　Most companies require their IT managers to have both a bachelor's (学士)

　　degree and experience in the computer field. Often, companies hire IT managers out

　　of their existing staff of computer technicians.

　　Since IT managers are extremely important to companies' success, it's no

　　surprise that they receive such high salaries - around US $56,000 a year to start with.

　　And, in such a fast-changing field, managers' salaries usually increase after only a

　　few years.

　　The world will be watching to see just how quickly e-commerce (电子商务)

　　replaces the old ways of doing business. And as computers change the way the world

　　does business, IT managers will be in the middle of it all. Few companies can survive

　　without them.

　　46. Besides being the leader of computer technicians, IT managers are also expccted

　　tobe.

　　A. specialists in online safety

　　B. skilled IT workers

　　C. training assistants

　　D. salesmen

　　47. The word“reach" (Line 2, Para. 2) probably means

　　A. understanding

　　B. getting in touch with C. knowing D. arriving at

　　48. According to the passage, companies often look for IT managers

　　A. within the company

　　B. among the employed staff

　　C. from abroad

　　D. from outside the company

　　49. Why do employers pay high salaries to IT managers?

　　A. Because they work longer hours.

　　B. Because they are excellent leaders.

　　C. Because they contribute a lot to the company s success.

　　D. Because they help improve the company's products.

　　50. This passage is mainly about

　　A. the important role IT managers play in a company

　　B. the high salaries IT managers eam

　　C. the advantages IT managers should have

　　D. the qualifications IT managers obtain