BEC Cambridge Advanced English Test 1, Reading Section 1

Masterson's 20% interim pre-tax profit growth is somewhat exaggerated, because the sale of several subsidiaries of the company earned income. The potential 8% increase in operating profit is a more realistic measure of the real development of the company. However, Masterson is about to merge with Bentley and Knight and appoint a new CEO, which should mean that the company will be able to maintain growth in the foreseeable future. The share price has not changed much during the year, and now it is 6.75.

Masterson's interim pre-tax profit increased by 20%, which is somewhat exaggerated, because this part of the income came from the company cutting off several subsidiaries of several companies. The basic 8% increase in operating profit is a more realistic measure of the company's real growth progress. However, Masterson is about to merge with Bentley and Knight and appoint a new CEO, which should show that the company will be able to maintain this growth in the foreseeable future. The share price has not changed much during the year, and now it is 6.75 euros/share.

B hotel group

In the past year, Bowdoin Hotel Group has acquired 77 new hotels, and the scale has doubled. Last week, the group reported a pre-tax profit of 88 million pounds in the first half of this year, which was higher than expected, thanks to the strong performance of its London hotel and newly expanded US business. However, there is still a way to go. The integration of new acquisitions has not been completed. Although the share price has risen recently, the main problems of integration still need to be solved.

In the past year, Bowdoin Hotel Group has acquired 77 new hotels, doubling its scale. Last week, the group announced that its pre-tax profit for the first half of this year reached 88 million euros, exceeding expectations. These profits also benefited from the excellent performance of the London Hotel and the newly expanded American business. However, there is still a long way to go. The integration of new acquisitions is still not completely completed. Although the share price has been rising recently, the main problems brought by the integration have not been solved.

High-tech company

At this time last year, the value of a share of Usertech was just over 65,438. It was worth 40 pounds six months ago. Today, it is priced at less than 8 pounds. If proof is needed, here is an example to show how much the technology market is like a lottery. But some technology companies are fighting back, and Usertech is one of them. What excites the company again is that it has opened a new American office in Dallas and has ambitious plans to expand its user base in North America and Latin America.

At this time last year, Usertech's share price just exceeded 1 Euro. Six months ago, the share price was 40 euros/share. Today, the share price is less than 8 euros. If evidence is needed, this is a good example of the changing situation of a technology company. But some technology companies are resisting this changing situation, and Usertech is one of them. The new exciting thing for Usertech is to open a new company in Dallas, which is going to expand its user base in North America and Latin America.

construction company

In the past year, Renton's share price has gradually increased from 2.40 to 3.80. The company successfully chose a prime location for construction and benefited from the strong housing demand. Although this demand is expected to slow down next year, investors are encouraged by the company's decision to enter the supermarket construction. Two construction sites in London have started, and the company is expected to sign a contract to build four large supermarkets in Scotland within the next month.

Last year, Renton's share price rose gradually from 2.4 euros to 3.8 euros. The company successfully chose the best place to build houses and benefited from the strong demand for real estate. Although this demand may decline next year, investors are encouraged by the company's decision to enter supermarket real estate. In the next few months, the company is expected to sign an agreement to build four large supermarkets in Scotland.

E. Pottery manufacturers

Milton Dis experienced a personnel change in the past year. The group has been cutting profit margins and improving marketing, and may make a small profit this year. Many members of the Milton family own 58% of the company's shares. They have been paying attention to the steady rise of the share price, and several people are seeking to sell. Ruskin, a trading competitor, bought a share slightly higher than 17%, which is likely to be stimulated by the signs of the company's recovery and take further action.

Milton Tableware Company has undergone an innovation in the past year. Group companies, adopting the way of small profits but quick turnover to expand market share, may announce less profits this year. Many members of the Milton family own 58% of the shares. They have observed a steady rise in the share price and have some plans to sell them. Trading competitor Ruskin has bought more than 17% of its shares, and once the company shows signs of recovery, they will take further measures.

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Although this company runs well, it has many internal problems to be solved.

Although the company is running well, there are many internal difficulties to deal with.

Internal difficulties to be solved

This company has reduced the profits of individual products.

The company reduced its profits and developed a single project.

Reduce profits = cut profits and improve marketing.

One statistic does not reflect the performance of this company as accurately as another.

A survey data shows that the performance of this company is not as accurate as that of another company.

The meaning of the sentence 1 2 in paragraph a.

In the past 12 months, the stock price of this company was extremely unstable.

In the past 12 months, the share price of this company has been quite unstable/changeable.

Meaning of sentence C 1, 2, 3

This company is likely to be the target of acquisition in the future.

In the near future, this company is likely to be acquired.

Bid price = purchase of 17% of the shares, which is likely to be stimulated to take further action.

8. The performance of this company embodies a universal belief.

The performance of this company embodies a series of examples of sticking to faith.

C for example = widely accepted belief = counterattack, ambitious

The above translation is only my own translation, and I also refer to some explanations of search network for reference only.