It gives me great pleasure today to say a few words in praise of a man we will all miss very much . To be honest , I can’t imagine we will do without him when he’s gone . Bill Masters almost single-handed built up our sales force in the Houston area and developed the market position that we enjoy today .In only six years , he has brought the firm from a very low fifth position in the area sales to the point where we now outsell all but one of our competitors . Not omly have we got 37 per cent of the market under Bill’s leadership ; we are increasing our share with each passing month .
As you know , the company has moved Bill to northern California to work his sales magic in one of this company’s competitive areas . But we know that if anyone can do it , Bill Masters can , and I know you all join me in wishing him the best of luck in his new work .
1.The speech was made ______.
A.at a welcome meeting                                     B.after someone died
C.when somebody was leaving                            D.when they had a new manager
2.How long did Masters work there ?
A.37 years .                                                      B.Less than 5 years .
C.About six years .                                            D.Since he began to work .
3.When Bill started to work in Houston area , who had to help him ?
A.many people              B.nobody                      C.about 37 people         D.very few people
4.Bill increased the company’s sale ______.
A.by 37 per cent every month                             B.to the second largest in the area
C.to be the fifth largest in the area                      D.five times as much as before