介绍： 1.

A. It is likely to close many of its stores.

B. It is known for the quality of its goods.

C. It remains competitive in the recession.

D. It will expand its online retail business.



2.

A. Expand its business beyond groceries.

B. Fire 25 000 of its current employees.

C. Cut its DVD publishing busin...

介绍： 1.

A. It is likely to close many of its stores.

B. It is known for the quality of its goods.

C. It remains competitive in the recession.

D. It will expand its online retail business.



2.

A. Expand its business beyond groceries.

B. Fire 25 000 of its current employees.

C. Cut its DVD publishing business.

D. Sell the business for one pound.



1. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?

A. It is likely to close many of its stores.

B. It is known for the quality of its goods.

C. It remains competitive in the recession.

D. It will expand its online retail business.



2. What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?

A. Expand its business beyond groceries.

B. Fire 25 000 of its current employees.

C. Cut its DVD publishing business.

D. Sell the business for one pound.

答案：AD

Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. It’s been in business nearly a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company’s decision to call in administrators（管理层，管理者） after an attempt（尝试） to sell the business for a token（象征） ￡1 failed. The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the collapse（崩塌） has been Britain’s slide（衰落） toward recession（经济衰退）, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years. Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled（挣扎） in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers（零售商）. Many of the store group’s 25 000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable（盈利性的） areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive.