2013年中石油系统职称英语考试试题及答案(07号)

　　Development of the Kelly’s Hero restaurant chain in the Latin America region is going strong as the chain announces the opening of its 50th location in Mexico, doubling the number of its operating locations there in 12 months.

　　Kelly’s Hero’s presence in Mexico dates back to 1999, and now the market is the Philadelphia-based company’s third largest in the world.

　　"The development pace for Kelly’s Hero in Mexico that we projected in 2004 is at full speed. And by gaining more than 25 new locations during one year, we’re telling the competition and investors that we’re hitting our targets and really mean business," says Kelly’s Hero’s Latin America regional director, Francis Mendes.

　　Everyone is proud of this accomplishment. It shows that anything is possible when a great team works together. And we expect the strong growth to continue." The milestone sandwich shop opened in the Mexico City district of Polanco and it is owned and operated by Kelly’s Hero franchisees Maura and Lucas Hendricks, who now own two Kelly’s Hero restaurants and have another under construction.

　　The Hendricks chose to open a Kelly’s Hero restaurant because they frequented the chain while traveling and liked the food.

　　The Kelly’s Hero restaurant chain, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is the world’s fourth largest sandwich franchise, with more than 1,900 locations in 75 countries. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and has regional offices in Brussels, Melbourne, Atlanta, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo.

　　53. What is learned about the store that has recently opened in Mexico?

　　A. It is the company’s largest store there.

　　B. Its menu is different from the rest of the company’s stores.

　　C. Its sales are lower than expected.

　　D. It is the company’s 50th store there.

　　54. When did Kelly’s Hero first open in Mexico?

　　A. In 1985

　　B. In 1999

　　C. In 2004

　　D. In 2005

　　55. How can Francis Mendez’s statements best be described?

　　A. As helpful

　　B. As confident

　　C. As disappointed

　　D. As nervous

　　56. Which of the following cities is NOT home to a Kelly’s Hero regional headquarters?

　　A. Mexico City

　　B. Tokyo

　　c. Atlanta

　　D. Melbourne