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Questions below refer to the following report.

 

Catherine Cosmetics Company

Sales Department Meeting Report March 29,

  

            We reviewed the sales figures for the past quarter. We are currently experiencing a signif­icant drop in sales in our hair care products. This has been going on since the beginning of the year when we introduced the improved version of our top-selling hair care line, Catherine's Curls. Our advertising has not been successful in convincing more consumers to buy these products. We know there is a market for products such as these manufactured with 100% natural ingredients and no testing on animals. In fact, our competitors are doing quite well in this area and have been for a number of years. We know from our research that the popularity of all-natural cosmetic products is more than just a passing fad, and this is why we decided to branch out into this area. We have carefully compared our products to those of our three largest competitors. We have looked at product ingredients, packag­ing, target consumers, pricing, and sales strategies. Our product is similar, or even better, in all ways but one. Our packaging is significantly less eye-catching than that of our com­petitors, and it does not convey the important aspects of the products to the consumer, that is, that these products are entirely made with natural ingredients. Therefore, in order to attract more customers, we recommend employing a new designer to create better pack­aging for the Catherine's Curb line of products.


1. When did the sales department have a meeting?
A. A quarter of a year ago.
B. At the beginning of the year.
C. At the end of last year.
D. In March.
Explain:


2. Which of the following might be part of the Catherine′s Curls line of products?
A. Nail polish.
B. Shampoo.
C. Hand lotion.
D. Lipstick.
Explain:


3. According to the report, why are fewer people buying Catherine′s Curls products?
A. The packages aren't attractive.
B. The prices are too high.
C. The ingredients aren't natural.
D. The type of product is not popular.
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4. The word “market” is closest in meaning to ................
A. purchase
B. product
C. factory
D. demand
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5. The word “fad “ is closest in meaning to ................
A. event
B. wish
C. need
D. fashion
Explain:
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