商务英语考试二级模拟试题六(1)·资格考试

Ⅲ. Fill the blanks with proper words：Dear Sirs，1reference 2your letter 3December 5,1993,we are pleased to learn that you wishto enter 4business relations 5us 6the line of textiles.7compliance 8your request, we are sending you 9separate cover a cataloguetogether 10a range of pamphlets 11your reference.If any 12the items listed 13the catalogue meets your interest, please let us know,and we will forward our quotation14receipt of your specific enquiry 15delay.16the meantime, will you please give us the names 17your trade and bankreferences prior 18the conclusion 19the first transaction 20us?We look forward to your earliest reply.Yours truly,Ⅳ. Put the following English into Chinese：1. quarterly settlements2. banker’s reference3. trade reference4. as a reference5. as a rule6. be bound to7. meet commitments 8. standing credit9. initial order 10. the firm in questionⅤ. Put the following sentences into Chinese：1. We shall be glad to put in hand your order of July 4 for immediate shipment if you willsend us the customary tradereferences.2. To enable us to take up the usual references we should be glad if you would send us thenames and addresses of two firms with which you have had regular dealings.3. We are able to fill your order at once, since the information in the statement is entirely satisfactory.4. We regret our inability to inform you anything positive concerning the firm mentioned.5. We need hardly say that any information you give us will be used in complete confidence.6. Johnson Co. has given us your name as a reference, and we should be very much obligedif you would advise us whether they are of good repute.7. In local commercial circle he is regarded as a substantial trader with a clean record.8. The foregoing information is given in confidence and for your private use only andwithout any responsibility on the part of this bank or its officials.9. In reply to your inquiry of the 9th October concerning the firm in question, we would recommend a policy of caution.10. We do not know enough about this firm to give satisfactory answers to your enquiry.Ⅵ。

商务英语基础上册模拟卷II参考答案ⅠChoice (15 points)1.D2. B3. C4. D5. C6. A7. C8. C9. A 10. D11. B 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. B 17. B18. A 19. C 10. DII. Translate the following terms from Chinese into English (1.5 points each, 15 points in all).1. terms of payment2. purchase order3. an irrevocable L/C4. Chamber of commerce5. place an order6. specific inquiry7. available from stock/supply from stock8. without engagement9. non-firm offer10. gross weightIII. Translate the following terms from English into Chinese (1 point each, 10 points in all).1. 公量2. 附加订单3. 发货4. 还盘5. 价格单6. 填制7.业务洽谈8. 往来信函9. 商务合同10. 商务参赞处IV. Complete the following sentences (4 points each, 20 points in all).1. to open irrevocable letters of credit in our favour2. the Commercial Counselor’s Office in foreign countries3. To meet the growing needs of the market in your area4. I can send you a price list5. should give us a discountV. Translate the following sentences into Chinese (2 points each, 10 points in all).1．在一个大公司或企业里有一个专门负责安排员工或商务客户的旅行事务的部门。

商务英语翻译试题（一）Ⅰ词汇测试题：（2题，每题10分，共20分）1．该组有10个商务英语英文词或词组，下面均有英文词或词组来进行解释。

请将正确的选项标出，要求英英转换意义准确，符合商务英语规范。

（10分）(1) to concludeA. to give one’s place to eachB. to end or judge after some considerationC. to explainD. to contain(2) to enforceA. to break or act against a lawB. to cause a law or rule to be obeyedC. to prevent movement from happeningD. to direct something into a particular place(3) to appointA. to take back propertyB. to meet someone’s needsC. to choose someone officially for a jobD. to claim for something(4) to approveA. to abide byB. to comply withC. to have a positive opinionD. to come up with(5) obviateA. to violateB. to remove a difficulty, to avoidC. to allow sb to doD. to be apparent(6) to violateA. to break or act against a law, principleB. to beat or threaten someoneC. to obey a lawD. to cause a rule to be obeyed.(7) with respect toA. comply withB. in relation toC. conform toD. coincide with(8) to entertain a clientA. to cater forB. to treat sb. at the tableC. to launch a productD. to shorten a vacation(9) temptationA. trying to attract peopleB. to encourage the popularity, sales and developmentC. to allow the value of money to varyD. to judge or decide the amount(10) advanceA. to support by giving moneyB. to go or move sth. forward, to develop or improveC. to improve or increaseD. to produce or provide2. 该组有10个商务英语英文词或词组，下面均有汉语词或词组来进行解释，请将正确项选出，要求英汉转换意义准确，符合商务英语规范。

公共英语考试二级模拟预测试题及解析公共英语考试二级模拟预测试题及解析i know that my future is not just a dream.以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的公共英语考试二级模拟预测试题及解析，希望能给大家带来帮助!Robert Spring, a 19th century forger(伪造者), did well in his job that he was able to make his living for 15 years by selling false signatures of famous Americans. Spring was born in England in 1813 and arrived in Philadelphia in 1858 to open a bookstore. At first he made some money by selling his small but real collection of early US autographs(亲笔签名). Discovering his ability at copying handwriting, he began to learn the signatures of George Washington and Ben Franklin and write them on the title pages of old books. To reduce the chance of being discovered, he sent his works to England and Canada for sale.Forgers have a difficult time selling their products. A forger can' t go to a respectable buyer but must deal with people who don' t have much knowledge in the field. Forgers have many ways to make their works look real. For example, they buy old books to use the aged paper of the title page, and they treat paper and ink with chemicals.After the Civil War, Britain was still fond of the southern states, so, Spring invented a re- spectable lady known as Miss Fanny Jackson, the only daughter of General "Stone Wall" Jackson. For several years Miss Fanny' s money problems forced her to sell a great number of letters belong- ing to her famous father. Spring had to work very hard to satisfy the demand. All this activity did not prevent Spring dying in poverty.1. Why did Spring sell his false autographs in England andCanada?A.There was a greater demand there than in America.B.There was less chance of being discovered there.C.Britain was Spring' s birthplace.D.The prices were higher in England and Canada.参考答案：B参考解析：B【解析】事实细节题。

商务英语二级模拟试题五答案PART ONE1. D2. B3. A4. C5. B6. B7. CPART TWO8. E 9. G 10. I 11. F 12. APART THREE13. D 14. E 15. G 16. A 17. C 18. F 19. G 20. D PART FOUR21. A 22. B 23.D 24. D 25. D 26.A 27.D 28. B 29.C 30. D 31. A 32.C 33. C 34. D 35.APART FIVESection A36. down是多余,应删掉.37. 没有多余的词38. years是多余,应删掉.39. the 是多余,应删掉.40. 没有多余的词.Section B41. behalve应改为behalf42. exist应改为existing43. oblige应改为obligations44. failing应改为fail45. specific 应改为specifiedPART ONE .Question 46(Sample for reference)Dear Mr. Max Remington ,As our pany is purchasing a set of equipment ,a lot of materials -have to be translated, which is impossible to do within four months. Could you advertise for two experienced translators in the newspapers? It is urgent.PART TWOQuestion 47(Sample for reference)Near the end of 1994, people suddenly bee "rich ,buying a lot of things. We have received the report thatthe real hourly wages of workers bee even less ,so they do not have enough money to buy so many things. Although the employment is rising towards the end of 1994 ,the growth is very slow. Therefore ,not many people find jobs to earn enough money to buy goods. Then where does the big consumer confidence e from? We have discovered that people overspend with various credit cards ,buying goods. And they are not worried about returning the borrowed money. This it is our turn to be concerned about this kind of consumer confidence.1. Cathedral2. museums3. special4. Barcelona5. Murphy6. 553227887. Sunny 8. 120pounds 9. coffee sets10. 2 11. 96pounds 12. 10th13. F 14. H 15. B16. E 17. C 18. F19. A 20. E 21.Hh22. D 23. A 24. B25. B 26. C 27. BPart One. Questions 1 to12.Message One. Questions 1 to 4.F1 : Good morning ,Garble Travel Agency. Can I help you?M1 : Yes , please. I d like to have some information about the city of Barcelona. I have 5 days holiday.F1 : Well, there are lots of places to visit in Barcelona. You could go to the Old City, which is the real Barcelona of many centuries ago. I think you d enjoy it.M1 : So there are many old buildings in the Old City?F1 : Yes ,and these old buildings are quite w6ll-preserved. And there s a cathedral near the Old City. It s very magniF1cent.M1 : I ve heard about it. Any place else?F1 : Well ,there re also several very interesting museums and a lot of good restaurantsM1 : If I go to Barcelona ,where could I stay? Have you any suggestion?F1 : Well ,you d better stay at the BarcelonaHotel ,which is near the Old City. The food there is cheap and special as well.Message Two. Questions 5-8.M1 : Good morning. Can I help you?F1 : Oh, yes. I want to rent an apartment. My name is Kate Murphy.M1 : Is it K-A-T-E,M-U-R-P-H-Y.F1 : Yes , that s right.M1 : Then what kind of apartment do you prefer?F1 : Well ,l want to live near Sunny Street.M1 : Sunny Street ,right. Anything else?F1 : The rent should not be more than 120pounds amonth ,including water and gas. I d like an air conditioner and heating system.M1 : How long are you going to rent it?F1 : About a year and a half, from February.M1 : Do you have the contact number?F1 : It s 55322788M1 : OK! As soon as I find an apartment I will call you.F1 : Thank you. I m looking forward to your answer.Message Three. Questions 9 to 12.F1 : Yes ,Mr. Wilson. Chris speaking.M1 : Hello ,Chris. Could you buy some china for our meeting room?F1 : How much money do you want to spend?M1 : Er , f80 `for 10 coffee sets. What do you think.Fl : I ll manage. I suggest we buy two more sets forour office.M1 : Let s see…… OK ! I agree. 12 coffee sets with 96pounds.F1 : When do you want them?M1 : Before the 10th of April. B y the way ,I want to look at the sample beforehand.F1 : OK! I will select some samples for you.M1 : Thank you. Bye.F1 : Bye-bye , Mr. Wilson.Part Two. Questions 13-22.Section One.Questions 13-17.Question ThirteenA couple called today and they said they couldn t arrive tonight.You re lucky to find this vacancy. This is a busy time of the year. Please fill out this registration card and be sure to list your car s license number.Question FourteenThere s no charger for transfers if you have paid your fares already. Would somebodygive this young boy a hand? He s handicapped. I think you ll have to move over and let the young boy take this seat. Squeeze through!Question FifteenPlease sign your name on the check and don t forget the date. Then give me the checkand your driver s license. I ll give it to you in fifties. If you want to transfer your money from your savings aount to the check aount ,you have to fill outthese slips as well.Question SixteenMy name is Dan Sloan. I paid for two tickets by credit card by telephone about two weeks ago on June 2nd ,I remember. I hope they re good seats. They re about halfway up the first balcony.Question SeventeenIt s too bad that our flight is delayed for an hour.Our plane is supposed to leave at 9:10,but now it s already 10: 00. Let s go to Gate 2 and wait for the check-in. I m a little nervous. I am flying for the first time.Section Two.Questions 18-22……Question EighteenI vote against visiting the mountains and riding horses.I was thrown from a horse last year. I vote that we go to the seashore. We could go swimming in the sea or take long walks along the beach and collect seashells.Question NieenCigarettes will do no good to your health. And it s medically proven that they can cause lung cancer and a lot of other diseases. If you feel run-down without them ,I ll give you a prescri ption which will help you sleep.Question TwentyThe Gamble Department Store has just opened a new shop near St. Maria Street. In the advertisement ,they re going to have a big celebration for the grand opening and the first one thousand customers can get free T-shirts. I want to get one.Question Twenty-oneEleven hours on the road is long enough for anyone, especially in this hot weather. I m anxious to get back to the family house. But I don t think we should overdo it. Let s rest for a while ,shall we?Question Twenty-twoIn the package ,there s a beautiful glass necklace. It s a birthday gift for my husband s sister who s living in Lincolnshire. I packed it very carefully, so I m sure it won t break on the way. But still I want to insure it for f25 just in case.Part Three.Questions 23-30.By Paul Abraham in TokyoResults from Japan s largest petrochemicals panies for the year to March 3lst reflect the crisis facing a sector plagued by sluggish domestic demand ,overcapacity ,plunging prices and the appreciation of the yen.News of the sector s cire trading position follow this week s decision by Showa Denko to sell its polystyrene business.The pany, a marginal manufacturer, sold its 30, 000 tones a year Kawasaki plant to Asahi Chemical, Japan s largest polystyrene manufacturer with capacity of about 333, 000 tones a year, equivalent to about 25 per cent of the market. The move was the latest in a series of alliancesand mergers as the troubled industry restructures.Mitsubishi Petrochemical , the country s biggestplastics group , reported a loss of Y8,39bn ( $ 80m) pared with pre-tax profits last year of Y8.25bn. The group madean operating loss of Y13.8bn,the first since 1982. The poor result came despites cost-cutting measures, lower raw material prices ,and Y4bn worth of profits from equity sales.Turnover fell 12.2 per cent from Y372bn to Y326bn, as prices and volumes declined. E arnings per share, which reached Y52. 5 in 1991 , fell to a loss per share of Y9.44. The group, which is scheduled to merge with MitsubishiKasei on October 1st ,cut its dividend from Y8 per share to Y4.Mitsubishi Kasei s pre-tax profits fell 76. 8 per cent from Y9.3bn last year to Y2.2bn. The group reported itsfirst operating loss in 40 years at Y467m, and only managed to post positive pre-tax results by selling Y15. 7bn worthof equities. Turnover fell 1.8 per cent ,the fourth yearly decline ,to Y696bn. The dividend was halved to Y3 per share.Mr. Morihisa Takano ,managing director, said the newly merged group would generate pre-tax profits of Y10bn on sales of Y855 bn during the year to March 1995.He predicted petrochemicals prices would bottom out during the summer. No decision had been made about the dividend ,but the new pany could pass it during the current year, he Pre-tax profits at Mitsui Petrochemical industries, Japan s biggest polyethylene maker, plunged 75 per centfrom Y9bn to Y2. 26bn on sales down 9. 3 per cent at Y272bn. The pany blamed poor demand for the slump which offset the benefits of cost-cutting measures. The dividend is unchanged at Y6 per share. The group forecast pre-taxprofits for the current year marginally up at Y3bn on turnover of Y276bn.Shin-Etsu, one of Japan s biggest makers of polyvinyl chloride , reported profits down 26.1 per cent from Y17.6bn to Y13bn. Sales increased 0. 2 per cent from Y275bn toY276bn. Net profits fell 26. 6 per cent to Y7.08bn, orY21.85 per share.The group maintained the final dividend at Y3.75, making the full-year pay out Y7.5 per share. Shin-Etsu forecast pre-tax profits for the current year of Y15.5bn on sales of Y277bnThe outlook for the petrochemicals industry remains bleak. The imbalance between supply and demand for ethylene, the basic building block of petrochemicals ,is about 2.8m tones of ethylene and is set to deteriorate further this year.A massive 700,000- tonne-a-year ethylene plex owned by Maruzen ,Mitsui Petrochemical and Sumitomo Chemical es on stream later this year and Mitsubishi Petrochemical is also missioning a new 300,000-tonne-a -year plant this year.。

Business English (I) Test 1Part I. Listening (20%)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear five groups of short sentences. Each sentence will be spoken twice. At the end of each sentence there will be a pause. During the pause, youare requi red to fill in the corresponding blank according to what you’re heard. Thenwrite your answer on the Answer Sheet.1. The speaker works for ________________ Company in Seoul, South Korea.2. The man’s phone number is ________________ .3. The discount for buying 450 units is ________________%.4. The date of conference is ________________ May.5. The predicted sales for every month next year is ________________ .Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear ten short conversations. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and question willbe spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, youmust read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the bestanswer.6. A. Making an appointment. B. Fixing a clock.C. Discussing a price.D. Going to a shop.7. A. Who’s calling, please? B. Hang up, please.C. Wait a minute.D. Y ou’ve dialed the wrong number.8. A. Mathematics. B. Banking.C. Credit.D. Computers.9. A. The typist has already typed it.B. He completed the typing himself.C. He’ll need her help.D. He wants the woman to type more carefully.10. A. The meeting was cancelled.B. The meeting was put off.C. The meeting was held last Wednesday.D. The meeting was overcrowded.11. A. In a travel agency. B. In an airport.C. In a bank.D. In a government office.12. A. Tour guide. B. Hotel receptionist.C. Real estate agent.D. Hotel guest.13. A. Customer and supplier. B. Lawyer and client.C. Boss and employee.D. Shop assistant and customer.14. A. Thursdays and Fridays. B. Tuesdays and Fridays.C. Tuesdays and Thursdays.D. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.15. A. He is worried. B. He is happy.C. He feels confident.D. He feels tired.Section CDirections:Look at the note below, some information is missing. You will hear an engineering manager giving a secretary some information about a quotation. Listen to theconversation twice and fill in the missing information in the numbered space using aword, numbers or letters.Part II. V ocabulary (20%)Section ASection BDirections:Choose the best to complete the sentences.31. We ask customers who are not fully satisfied to ________ goods within seven days.A. discountB. refundC. return32. Goods will be _______ within 24 hours of your order.A. despatchedB. purchasedC. exchanged33. Goods are kept in our ______ until ready for delivery.A. stockB. storageC. warehouse34. The amount of money a company receives from sales in a particular period is called its________.A. turnoverB. profitC. budget35. A company which is more than 50% owned by a parent company is called a ________.A. multinationalB. subsidiaryC. cooperative36. I worked until 11 o’clock at night to meet the ________ for presenting the report.A. deadlineB. workloadC. flexitime37. My colleague June has met all her targets and she is ________ to get a good bonus.A. hopedB. plannedC. expected38. He gets very angry if people are late for negotiations. He is very ________.A. nervousB. unemotionalC. impatient39. She always has ideas and easily finds solutions to problems. She is a very _______ person.A. creativeB. consistentC. enthusiastic40. Timberland makes a range of ________ -wearing footwear.A. hardB. longC. highPart III. Reading (40%)Section ADirections: Read questions 41-50. In each question, which sentence is correct?41.The meeting will consider ________A. the company’s plans for the future.B. the performance of the committee.C. suggested changes to a document.42.A. Discounts will be offered to regular customers on orders of any size.B. Established customers will only qualify for price reduction on large orders.C. Customers can continue to get a discount if they place orders frequestly.43.Tom must contact the printers to ________A. change a design detail.B. make arrangements for collection.C. request a greater quantity.44.A. Office staff will transfer to a new location on June 10.B. Warehouse workers should remove out-of-date stock by June 10.C. Customers have to wait until after June 10 for recent orders.45.Trainees are asked to leave completed forms ________A. at the Information Desk.B. with the Training Manager.C. with the Reception staff.46.For private parties, staff should ________A. tell the manager in advance.B. sign the manager’s noticeboard.C. say what kind of event they are planning.47.The cost of calls depends on ________A. what time of day it is.B. how long they last.C. where the caller lives.48.V anters need ________A. samples of material.B. the latest catalogue.C. a current price list.This notice is _______A. persuading people to consider starting a career in telesales.B. instructing staff to give Personnel department up-to-date paperwork.C. informing people of the application process for certain vacancies.50.A. To repair the machine, follow the instructions in the book.B. Consult the book for details before using this machine.C. If the machine develops a problem, report it in the book.Section BDirections: Read the article below and choose the best answer to each question.51. James Dyson ______A. has been in business for a long time.B. started his business with his own money.C. developed a new product.D. has a factory in London.52. Dyson’s product______A. is a new technology product.B. sells only in Britain.C. was first produced 15 years ago.D. sells only in the Far East.53. Dyson wants to move the production to Malaysia because ______A. his main markets are in the Far East.B. production there is cheaper than in the UK.C. he lives there.D. many other British companies are based there.54. Dyson’s move will enable him to ______A. keep some production in the UK.B. have his R & D department in Malaysia.C. put more money into R &D.D. reduce the cost of R & D.55. Dyson’s decision has ‘surprised his country’. That means the British people ______A. think it is a good idea.B. expected this decision.C. didn’t expect this decision.D. don’t think it will make a big difference to British manufacturing.56. The company______A. has a factory in Malaysia now.B. has no experience of manufacturing in Malaysia.C. tried to move to Malaysia two years ago but was not successful.D. had a factory in Malaysia for two years, then closed it.57. Dyson wants to spend more money on ______A. research and development.B. selling.C. better production facilities.D. his staff.58. How much did Dyson spend on R & D in the year 2000?A. ￡200,000.B. ￡2.2 million.C. ￡22 million.D. ￡220 million.59. How does Dyson feel about moving to Malaysia?A. He’s completely happy about it.B. He is sorry that people will lose their jobs.C. He isn’t sure about the decision at the moment.D. He wants to live in Malaysia.60. Dyson says that R & D is the ‘heart and soul’ of the business. He means ______A. it is the most difficult part.B. is the most important part.C. is the most expensive part.D. is the most interesting part.Section CDirections: Complete the article with the best alternatives.Economic TermsThe economy is very stable. By letting monetary policy run out of control, the government caused inflation to rise at one point to 20 percent. The inflation (61) ______ is now down to ‘only’8 percent. However, in the last six months there has been a severe worsening in the (62) ______ rate against the dollar. Total output, or (63) ______, has fallen by 5 percent over the past year. Exports are declining and the (64) ______ of trade is disastrous: we are importing much more than we are exporting.The (65) _______ rate, with 30 percent of people out of work, is one of the highest in the industrialized world. In order to stimulate the economy and attract foreign (66) _______ the government is offering new tax (67) ______ as well as making a renewed effort to reducegovernment (68) ______. But we need to improve education and improve the skills of our labour (69) ______ in order to offer attractive investment (70) ______ over the long term.61. A. speed B. height C. rate62. A. change B. exchange C. swap63. A. GDP B. GOP C. GAR64. A. equilibrium B. balance C. swing65. A. labour B. work C. unemployment66. A. investment B. spending C. input67. A. excitement B. incentives C. inspiration68. A. bureaucracy B. bureau de change C. office work69. A. team B. group C. force70. A. occasion B. chances C. opportunitiesPart IV. Writing (20%)Directions:You are David Shaw, the marketing manager at ABC Company. On May 18th, you write a memo to all the marketing staff about attending a sales seminar according tothe given information below. You should write about 100 words.Time: 9:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m., May 25thPlace: The Crown PlazaTopic: Promotional Strategies in a Changing MarketChair person: Bill Andrew, a famous marketing expertThe entrance fees will still be paid by the company. Y ou suggest all the marketing staff attend the seminar. Any one who cannot attend the seminar should tell you no later than May 20th.。

剑桥商务英语BEC二级模拟试题（二）（附答案）一.READINGPART ONEQuestions 1-7. Read these sentences and the following business index.. Which advisor each sentense (1-7) describe?. For each sentence mark one letter (A , B ,C ,D or E) on your Answer Sheet.ExampleThe company invests a large sum of money in high technology.Answer: E1. It is engaged in the expansion of a telecommunications line.2. No other steel industries have such a high rating. .3. The company is the chief holder of a British company's shares.4. As much as forty million U. S. dollars are invested in Taiwan.5. It has business transactions with an American company.6. The company gets a very high interest rate from its stocks.7. Agreements were signed between two companies about technological cooperation.A. Telecom Asia Corporation Limited (Thailand )-It serves as international advisor in connection with the debt and equity financing for a US $3 billion telephone line expansion project in Bangkok. (Current)B. Singapore Telecom international Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)- It acquires its 50/00 interest in Cambridge Holding Ltd. ,the controlling shareholder of Cambridge Cable Ltd. of the U. K. (6/1992)C. Pohang Iron 6 Steel Co. ,Ltd. (Korea) .In connection with its ratings with Standard & Poor's and Moody's investor Services. The company obtained the highest rating of any steei company in the world. (II/1991)D. Goldstar Co. ,Ltd. (Korea)In its investiment in ,and technology agreements with ,Zenith Electronics of the U. S. -the first transaction of this type in Korea. (2/1991 )E. Concord Venture Capital Co. , Ltd.(Taiwan) '-Structured ,marketed to investors and made a principal investment in the Fund with total equity of NT $ 940 million(US $ 40 million) to invest in Taiwanese high-technology venture capital opportunities. (I/1991)PART TWOQuestions 8-1 2. Read this advertisement of a Canadian computer incorporation.. Choose the best sentence from the list A-I on page 5 to fill each of the blanks.. For each blank (8-12)mark one letter(A -I) on your Answer Sheet.. Do not mark any letter twice.. One answer has been given as an example.AST'S BRAVO FAMILYOur new and improved Bravo series of personal computers is designed to do calculations in a new way. . .. . ..example . . . . . .For example , the new Bravo MT has the same features of Intel's very fast Pentium 60MHz microprocessor. It's all the power you need to run an entire workgroup or the latestgraphics-intensive programs, and processes even the most complicated mathematical calculations five times faster than the DX2/66. ...... 8...... It's perfect for the power user who demands high performance at an attractive price point.Also new from AST is our latest generation of Bravo LC desktops, a value line of energy efficient 486 personal computers. Our entire Bravo LC family ,while still affordable, has new muscle--Intel 486 microprocessors up to 100 MHz and a VESA Local Bus slot. Today, it's fast, tomorrow it could be even faster, if you choose to raise it to Intel's Pentium Over Drive processor. How about more performance in less space? The Bravo LP is a low profile 486 , loaded with award-winning engineering. ... ... 9 ... ... And the graphics RAM can be enlarged to ZMB for 64-bit processing. Our new Bravo NB notebook computers, recently named the number one of the 20 world's top notebook computers ,are some of our best examples of the Bravo family. ... ...10 ... ... It is particularly ideal for small businesses ,home offices ,and mobile users.With Bravo , there's something for everyone. Including high value , performance , and the most responsive around the-clock phone support anywhere. ... ... 11 ... ...By the way ,our 486 Bravos are all approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.... ... 12... ...For an AST reseller near you ,please call 800 876- 4 AST.Example: CA. Would you expect anything from the world's fifth largest (and growing )personal computer company?B. In addition ,you'll find .yourself in the enjoyment of free maintenance and transportation.C. If you want speed, power, expandability, and dazzling graphics performance at a very affordable price, you'll find it in our Bravo personal computers.D. The MT also comes with two AL-slots for graphic upgrades and installed windows-based software solutions.E. So , you'll save energy , money ,and perhaps a few trees.F. For instance, innovative security features help you keep your most confidential work to yourself.G. As a result, you need a certificate issued by the Environment Protection Agency if you buy a personal computer.H. The Bravo NB4/33 is even thinner, lighter ,faster , and more affordable- using very littlepower with a longer battery life.I. Finally, the DX2/66 is inferior to our Bravo MT in speed, function andgraphics performance.PART THREEQuestions 13-20. Read this brochure about the Canadian city, Saint John, and answer questions 13 to 20 that follow.Canada's Most Cost-Effective CityIn today's business climate, every corporate decision is measured by one standard-how it influences bottom line. So for businesses in Saint John, New Brunswick , important decisions usually comes easier. The reason? Saint John is the country's most cost-effective city. Many Companies ,including major telemarketing operations ,are moving in to take advantage of substantially more competitive operating costs for human resources , workers' compensation, telecommunications and business convenience.1. In Saint John, city center rents run approximately one-third less than the national average. Downtown Class A office space ranges in price from the low to mid teens. Class B rents for much lower fees. Salaries cost an average of 23 percent less when compared to other major centers. These reduced costs and lower household expenses make for a winning combination where employers and employees both benefit. .2. From superhighways to future highways ,Saint John has it all. Leading-edge technology supplied by companies like NBTel will link your firm to the world. Combine this technology with low-cost telecommunications rates and round-the-clock service ,and you have three good reasons why national firms like Northern Telecom ,Canada Trust and Meditrust now call Saint John home.3. NBTel's Competitive telecommunications rates can help an employer realize annual savings of 25 percent and more. Lower property and commercial taxes ,Canada's second lowest electric power rates, and no business of salary taxes make. Saint John an ideal cost-saving location. In recent comparative studies to detemine the least expensive city center, Saint John ranked number one compared to 27 U. S. cities.4. Saint John means profitability and good business sense. To help companies considering business expansion or relocation ,the newly created Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission is ready to take an active role in your evaluation process. General manager Steve Carson says the Commission's role is simple :We'rehere to make it easier to set up or expand a business in Saint John.Questions 13-16. For questions 13-1 6,choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below.. For each paragraph (1-4)mark one letter (AG) on your Answer Sheet.. Do not mark any letter twice.13. Paragraph 1 ..........14. Paragraph 2 ..........15. Paragraph 3 ..........16. Paragraph 4 ..........A. Low living costB. Good traffic and telecommunication servicesO. Sanit John's cheap rentsD. Two classes of rentsE. The number one expensive city centerF. Encouragement for new business activitiesG. Good business senseQuestions 17-20. Using the information in the text , complete each sentence 17-20 ,with a phrase from the list below (A -G) .. For each sentence (17 20) mark one letter (AG) on your Answer Sheet.. De not mark any letter twice.17. The task of Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission is to. . . . . .18. In Saint John, employees'wages. . . . . .19. There are a few reasons why national companies. . . . . .20. In Saint John ,New Brunswick it is easier than elsewhere for companies to. . . . .A. cost twenty-three percent less than other major centersB. make important decisionsC. take advantage of human resourcesD. link your business to others all over the worldE. determine the cheapest city centerF. consider Saint John to be their homeG. help set up or expand a business in this cityPART FOURQuestions 21 -35. Read this advertisement.. Choose the best word to fill each gap.. For each question (21 35) mark one letter (A , B ,C ,D)on your Answer Sheet.. One answer has been given as an example.Too much to read! 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Insteadof . . . . . . 28. . . . . . five ,ten or more hours to read ,it takes just 15 minutes.Of the thousands of business books . . . . . . 29. . . . . .annually, only a . . . . . . 30. . . . . .are really worth reading. To save your time, our Editorial Board goes over them all . . . . . . 31. . . . . .90%. Our standards are . . . . . . 32. . . . . .,and the criteria rigorous.When a book meets all our tests, we prepare a Summary, instead of a review or a digest. You get a skillful distillation that preserves the content ad spirit of the . . . . . . 33. . . . . .books. The titles cover every. . . . . . 34. . . . . .of concern to business people today. There's . . . . . .35. . . . . .else like Soundview Executive Book Summaries.Example:A. expressB. understandC. containD. findAnswer: C21 . A. see B. know C. ask D. answer22. A. answer B. solution C. question D. problem23. A. works B. costs C. sells D. buys24. A. guarded B. granted C. guided D. guaranteed25. A. pay B. send C. receive D. buy26. A. titles B. summaries C. names D. prices27. A. original B. first C. same D. another28. A. spending B. costing C. taking D. sitting29. A. publicized B. polished C. published D. popularized30. A. dozen B. little C. handful D. couple31. A. choosing B. eliminating C. writing D. publishing32. A. high B. low C. expensive D. cheap33. A. entire B. tired C. entering D. old34. A. word B. subject C. sentence D. idea35. A. something B. anything C. all D. nothingPART FIVESection AQuestions 36-40. Read this text about a Japanese company.. In most of the lines (36-40) there is one extra word which does not fit in. One or two line, however , are correct.. If the line is correct ,put a tick (√)in the space on your Answer Sheet.. If there is an extra word in the line, write that word in the space on your Answer Sheet. Example :For short distance, it uses its own' self airplanes. For international ...self...flights it calls on leading airlines including the Japanese Airlines. ... .. √.. . ..LUFTHANSE , WELCOME ON ABOARDIt's only normal that a service-oriented company should look to other36. service companies as partners. The reputation for excellence of every each37. of DHL's partners strongly motivated its choice. To make that sure that38. everyone made the right choice ,they agreed to give their final answer39. after a two-year old trial period. Faster service ,better airport40. facilities; the benefits to the customers are clear. They will also grow upin the near future ,allowing customers to choose from so many services.PART FIVEsection BQuestions 41-45. A student has translated a piece of news in a Chinese newspaper back into English and asked you to check it.. In each line there is one wrong word.. For each numbered line (41-45) write the correct word in the space on your Answer Sheet.Example:They have selled their products in 20 countries. ... ...sold ... ..British farmers are troubled by straw. They produce more than41. ten millions tons every year as a byproduct of farming and42. their animals need only four million tons for bedding and fooding.43. Since European air-pollution laws forbid people to burnt straw,44. the extra straw is plowed under or leave to rot. Scientists have45. now found a way to put the straw to good using by changing aneat-loving bacterium in the straw.二.WRITINGPART ONEQuestion 46You are going to spend holidays in Hawaii in June. Suddenly you received a letter from an important customer ,Mr. Elton Deland ,who will arrive on 25th June and discuss the claim. You have to delay the trip till July.Write a short message to Ms. Anne Folster, your secretary.. Explain Why you postpone your trip.. Mention the date when Mr Elton Deland will arrive.. Ask her to arrange your meeting.. Write 30-40words on your Answer Sheet.PART TWOQuestion 47You work for General ,a company which produces cars. You` are in charge of Product Development. Reed the following chart which shows the results of a survey between your company and Quaker, your main competitor. The chart does not tell the exact numbers but the exact ratings. A refers to Gener41 company ,while B refers to Quaker company.. Use the information in the chart to write a short report (about 100- 120 words) analyzing the reason why Quaker over benefits recently to increase your company's competitiveness.. Write on your Answer Sheet.A : General companyB :Quaker company附图见bec2-3图三.LISTENINGPART ONEQuestions 1-12.. You will hear three telephone conversations.. Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the forms below.Message One. Questions 1-4Telephone MessageTo : Mr(1) . . . . From: MaryDate : 21st May Time: 10 : 001. Mr. Martin will arrive in Tokyo around2:30 Tokyo time on .(2). . . . . . afternoonby Flight Pan-Am (3). . . . . .2. Mr. Martin , has moustache , tall ,dark , ( 4 ) . . . . . . hair , wears glasses, sweaters.Message Two. Questions 5- 8Message.To: Henry Stewart. . . . . From: CathyDate : 23rd March Time : 10 : 201. When you were out of town Bruce (5). . . . . called.He was from Quick (6). . . . . . Supply Company.2. He wanted to place (7). . . . . . orders with us.You can ring him on (8). . . . . . except Wednesday morning.Message Three. Question 9- 12Dinner BookingWednesdayDate : 29th Oct. Time : 11:20Name of the Customer: John Lee from National (9). . . . . . Import 6 Export Corporation .No. of the Customers : (10) . . . . . .Time for Dinner : around (11). . . . . . tomorrow evening .Miscellanea : Like to eat at an (12). . . . . . roomPART TWOQuestions 13-22Section OneQuestions 13-17. You will hear five short pieces.. For each piece decide what the speaker is going to do next.. Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the piece. You will hear the five pieces twice.13. . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . .l5. . . . . . . . . .16. . . . . . . . . .17. . . . . . . . . .Next ActionsA to send a telexB to check a carC to run a storeD to scan the adsE to drive a carF to read a magazineG to take a vocationH to buy clothesSection TwoQuestions 18-22. You wi71 hear another five short pieces.. For each piece decide what the speaker is talking about.. Write one letter (AH) next to the number of the piece.. You will hear the five pieces twice.18. . . . . . . . .19. . . . . . . . .20. . . . . . . . .21 .. . . . . . . .22. . . . . . . . .ObjectsA clothB vitaminsC medicineD pictureE dressF medicineG silkH voicePART THREEQuestions 23-30 ..You will hear a talk presented by a reporter. This talk is about various kinds of problems occurring during the east-west cooperation upon vehicles and machinery on the third market. . You have to complete the sentences (23- 30) by choosing the correct answer.. Mark one letter (A ,B or C).23. ECE refers toA European Committee of Economics.B European Commity of Economics.C Economic Committee of Europe.24. If you want to open the car market in different third-market areas ,you will meetA very different problems.B almost the same problems.C the similar problems.25. If a new machine is going to be delivered on the third-market ,modifications have to be madeA in packaging features.B to minor extent.C to great extent.26. Can meet the changed specifications in time. -A Quick ordering .B Effective managementC Long lead-time27. If you want to compete with other rivals on the third-market, you mustA have close relations with the suppliers.B have close contact with the market.C keep close attention to your products.28. The chemical products under east-west cooperation mustA adjust themselves quickly to the market.B be invented quickly to the manufacturers.C keep steady amount to the clients.29. In the turnkey plant area, has little experience.A eastern enterpriseB western enterpriseC local supplier30. has to be assessed in the third market place.A Package certificateB Package priceC Package colourBEC二级模拟试题2参考答案一. 阅读部分PART ONE1. A2. C3. B4. E5. D6. B7. DPART TWO8. D 9. F 10. H 11. A 12. EPART THREE13. C 14. B 15. A 16. F 17. G 18. A 19. F 20. BPART FOUR21. B 22. B 23.A 24. D 25. C 26.B 27.A 28. C 29.C30. C 31. B 32.A 33. A 34. B 35.DPART FIVESection A36. every是多余,应删掉.37. that是多余,应删掉.38. 没有多余的词.39. 没有多余的词.40. up是多余,应删掉.Section B41. millions应改为million42. fooding应改为food43. burnt应改为burn44. leaving应改为left45. using 应改为use二.写作部分PART ONEQuestion 46(Sample for reference)To : Ms. Anne Folster, I have to delay my trip to Hawaii till July ,as Mr. Flton Deland will arrive in London on 25th June and discuss the claim face to face. Please arrange our meeting on 26th June.PART TWOQuestion 47(Sample for reference )After careful survey, we can see clearly from the chart that our cars have more models and colours than those of Quaker Company, our main competitor with higher quality. However, Quaker Company's income increases more quickly. What is the reason? First , Quaker Company spends much more money in advertising. I suggest we advertise on BTV, the most popular broadcasting station nowadays. Secondly , we should enlarge the scope of our after-sales service. We can open more service stations in many medium-sized cities. Thirdly ,if we have more money, We can hire more salesmen to sell cars directly to the customes, especially, more salesmen in medium-sized cities.三. 听力部分1. Davis2. Monday3. HI 834. curly5. Hanover6. Office7. more 8. 081487001 9. Textiles10. 4 11. 6:30 12. isolated13. D 14. H 15. A16. E 17. B 18. G19. C 20. E 21. C22. F 23. C 24. A25. C 26. B 27. B28. A 29. B 30. CTape scriptPart One. Questions 1 to 12.Message One. Questions 1 to 4.F1 : Hello. Could I speak to Mr. Davis's secretary please?F2 : Yes ,it's Mr Davis's secretary speaking. What can I do for youo.F1 : Oh hello , I'm Lucy, Mr. Martin's secretary. I want to check that you know Mr.Martin changed the flight and will arrive in Tokyo around 2 i 30 Tokyo time on Monday afternoon.F2 : I already know about it. Is it Pan-Am H1837F1 : Yes.F2 : Mr. Davis himself is going to meet Mr. Martin at the Airport himself. Could you tell me what he looks like?F1 : Well ,Mr. Martin has a moustache with dark ,curly hair.F2 : Does he wear glasses?F1 : Oh ,yes ,he does. And Mr. Martin is also tall. I remember he wears sweaters when he was aboard. F2: Thank you for your help.F1 : You 're welcome.Message Two. Questions 5 to 8.F1 : Hello. Mount Wood Company.M1 : May I speak to Mr. Harry Stewart, please?F1 : I'm sorry ,but Mr. Stewart is out of town until next Monday. De you want to leave a message? M1 : Oh, yes. I'm Bruce Hanover. I represent the Quick Office Supply Company.F1 : Is it B-R-U-C-E ,H-A-N-O-V-E-R?M1 : That's right. Last week your company purchased feeder paper for your word processors from us. Mr. Stewart seemed very satisfied. So I would like to see Mr.Stewart and try to convince him to place more orders with us. As we sell all kinds of stationary supplies at low prices and with prompt delivery.F1 : OK. I'll let Mr. Stewart know your calling when he come back.M1 : Thank you. And my contact number is 081487001. So Mr. Stewart may call me if he finds it convenient.F1 : 081487001M1 : That's right. By the way, I will not be in on Wednesday morning.F1 : I'll tell Mr. Stewart. Bye-bye.M1 : Thank you very much.Message Three. Questions 9 to 12.F1 : Hello, Edmund Hotel.M1 : Hello ,1'm John Lee of National Textiles Import and Export Corporation.F1 : What can I do for you?M1 : Well ,l would like to invite a customer of mine to a banquet tomorrow evening.F1 : How many people will there be?M1 : Four, two from our corporation and two Europeans.F1 : When do you want to start your banquet?M1 : Around 6:30.F1 : Do you have any special requirments?M1 : Yes, we do not want to be disturbed during dinner.F1 : OK. I'll arrange a quiet room for you.M1 : Thank you very much.F1 : You're welcome.Section Two. Questions 13 to 22.Section Two. Questions 13 to 17.Question ThirteenYou see, we have to buy the food anyway, so why not find a more economical way to do it? I will read the newspaper to see if anything is on sale that we need. Since we have a fridge, we can buy some items and freeze them for later use.Question FourteenI'm going to stay in New York for next week. During my stay, I'll be attending a few parties and social gatherings. Of course, I can't wear the same thing all the time. I need two new suits and garments for the evening.Question FifteenI have made a reservation for a flight to New York for next week. And I have to pass on the details of this flight to my American friend so that he can book a room for me during my business visit. So could you tell me what time it is in New York?Question SixteenLook at the rear-view mirror and the side-view mirror to make sure that no one is coming. You may turn your head to look back, too. Now the gauge on the dashboard says the engine is war, so you can put it into drive.Question SeventeenWinter will be here in no time, so we have to know that your radiator fluid can withstand freezing point. This gauge will tell us how low the temperature can go before your car's radiator fluid freezes.Section Two. Questions 18 to 22.Question EighteenIt's amazing to think that the thin thread from cocoons can be woven into such beautiful cloth. This kind of cloth is light and comfortable to wear. So it's often used to make pajamas, shirts, etc. We call it "the Cloth of Kings."Question NineteenI think I can pick up some of these items on this Prescription List without your help. Let me see ,two bottles of aspirin ,a roll of adhesive tape ,and a box of Contac.Question TwentyBlack might look too serious for young people of your age. Why don't you try this violet colourin large. You can use the dressing room over there to try it on, if you like. This style suits you.Question Twenty-one .Vitamin C is certainly one of the most important substances our bodies need. But it's not the only one we need. If you really need to supplement your regular diet ,I suggest you try one of these multivitamins.Question Twenty-twoOnly man has the power of speech, and all men have it. The power of speech is one of the most important possessions of the human race. It makes possible the exchange of ideas between men possible as well as the transmission of ideas from father to son.Part Three. Questions 23 to 30.Interviews conducted by members of the ECE, (Economic Committee of Europe) with enterprises engaged in third-market cooperation have identified several areas in which problems occurred. Many of these problems are characteristic of the particular industrial sector in which the cooperation takes place and cannot be generalized to supply to other sectors.When vehicles and machinery made under cooperation arrangements are launched on new markets, substantial modifications may have to be made in basic features. Such changesmay be dictated by a lack of servicing facilities for the prescribed frequency of service for the standard model and an operating environment that is different form that prevailing in either of the partner's home markets. Since acceptance of the product in question by the client depends upon the manufacturer successfully satisfying his specifications, the partners must closely coordinate their ordering procedures in such a way that these changed specifications are communicated in time to the manufacturing plants. If the producing enterprise has a long lead time as a result of internal planning procedures, it may find it difficult to make the necessary changes in the standard model during the time available, to the detriment of its relations with clients in the third market. Clearly, this is an area in which effective managerial techniques can prevent such problems from arising.Rapid fluctuations in demand are characteristic of the market for many of the chemical products manufactured under east-west cooperation arrangement. In order to respond to such shifts in demand, the supplying enterprise must remain in close touch with the market, either directly or through its western partner, in order to adjust its production schedules to take these shifts into account. Otherwise it may find itself with large inventories of unsaleable products while its partner may be in the difficult position of hastening to find4nalternativemarket for the amounts no longer required by the target market.In the turnkey-plant sector, partner enterpriese often discover that they derive totally different results from using the same local subcontractors. According to several western plantcontractors interviewed, while the eastern partner obtained complete satisfaction from local suppliers, the western partner found little cooperation, forthcoming long delivery delays, and other shortcomings. This difference usually arises in the case of developing countries in which the western firm has no experience and the eastern enterprise may have been active for many years. Obviously in such cases it is recommended that the western firm rely on its partner's established links with local suppliers instead of attempting to deal with them on its own.Consumer goods make under cooperation arrangements and supplied to third markets often pass through a period of poor buyer acceptance, which is due to inappropriate or insufficient packaging. Since many branded consumer goods are distinguished from one another at the point of sale mainly by their packages ,the key to the successful introduction of a new product in a third market is correct assessement of consumer preferences. This assessment can best be carried out in the market-place by using up-to-date techniques for measuring buyer response to package shape, colour and presentation. Which partner should be responsible for conducting such testing, and who should pay for this costly exercise, should be decided well in advance of the decision to enter the market or to select the type of distribution network for the product in question.。

国开电大专科《商务英语2》一平台在线形考(单元自测1至8)试题及答案单元自测1试题及答案特别提醒：学员抽到的每套试卷均为随机组合；但抽到试卷中的所有试题均在下列题库中可以找到原题及答案//-As you know,I'm not quite familiar with how to shop online.-It's a piece of cake! I'll show you how to do it.A.First of all,you should find a good e-commerce site.B.Next,add the items in your shopping cart and place the order.C.Then compare the prices and features of the goods you like.[答案]AConsumers can't digest too much information on a web page,resulting l ow rates of return.A.withB.inC.at[答案]B-Great!Maybe from now on,I should try to buy goods online.A.I think you need to be a little bit slower.B.That's all right.Whatever!C.Why not? Go ahead.Just give it a try.[答案]CI know personal selling is also a very effective tool for building buyers'confidence.A.toB.upC.with[答案]B-I think we can use two or more kinds of media together in an advertising campaign.A.It's true.Two is always better than one.B.That's quite right.We can attract more people.C.It's great idea.We need to put in more money then.[答案]BIn China,Taobao is one of e-commerce sites.A.most popularB.the most popularC.more popular[答案]BIn my opinion,the first thing is what tools we should use.(考点：不定式结构的用法)A.to be discussedB.discussedC.discussing[答案]AIt can be aimed i ndividuals with select surfing behavior.the fanciest shops in the world from home,virtually that is.The technology of secure transactions on the Web has greatly improved and the rush to buy from online shops has demonstrated a growing consumer acceptance of online marketing.Increasingly,online marketing is no longer just an option.It is a necessity.Online marketing is an electronically-based industry.In short,it refers to the conducting of business through the Internet.It is a way of buying and selling goods and services,and negotiating trade through digital communications.Online marketing allows businesses to reach a wider market while cutting costs,saving time and eliminating tons of paperwork.Most online retailers ask the customers to pay with a credit card.Regular buyers are issued electronic or digital signatures which are protected by passwords,enabling them to transact business securely via Internet.Online marketing is still in its early stages,as problems such as how to deal with credit card fraud on the Internet still have to be dealt with.But its future looks rosy.With the development of computer technology,e-commerce will inevitably become a must in our everyday lives.There is no doubt e-commerce has come of age.1.c hanged the way a company might carry out a marketing strategy over the past10years.A.The InternetB.Local storesC.The consumers[答案]A2. W hat does virtually mean in Paragraph One?A.In reality.B.By means of a computer.C.Safely[答案]B3. Which of the following advantages of online marketing is not mentioned?A.Reach a wider market while cutting costsB.Save time and eliminate paperworkC.Increasing trust between traders and buyers.[答案]C4.What problems are still outstanding in online shopping?A.Cutting costs.B.Credit card fraud on the Internet.C.Eliminating paperwork.[答案]B5. Which is the author's attitude towards online shopping?A.Our shopping was only done at local stores on the high street,using cash.B.Online marketing refers to the conducting of business through the Internet.C.Undoubtedly the era of e-commerce has arrived.[答案]C单元自测2试题及答案特别提醒：学员抽到的每套试卷均为随机组合；但抽到试卷中的所有试题均在下列题库中可以找到原题及答案/1As it is known that the aim of every business is to make o rofit as possible.A.as manyB.as muchC.more[答案]C二、翻译：从以下A、B、C三个选项中选出与英文最适合的中文翻译。

实用文档翻译考试分类：标签：杂谈ocabulary and Grammar (60 points)Section 1: VThis section consists of 3 parts. Read the directions for each part before answering the questions.ocabulary SelectionPart 1 VIn this part, there are 20 incomplete sentences. Below each sentence, there are 4 choices markedeach completes phrase which best respectively. and D Choose the word or B, by letters A, C sentence. There is only ONE right answer. Blacken the corresponding letter as required on your Machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.1. All the students of this university have free _____ to the Internet via a broadband connection.A.acessB.entranceC.permissionD.passageway2. It is rumored that Mr. Smith, the grandson of the founder of the university and a professor of philosophy, will be _____ as president in March.A.indulgedB.inauguratedC.inducedD.integrated3. When I visited the area after the hurricane, I became _____ by what I saw and heard there.A.stressedpressedC.impressedD.distressed4. When the actor appeared on the stage again, shouts and cheers broke _____ from the crowd and continued for about five minutes.A.inB.offC.forthD.up5. The _____ value of a coin, i.e. the value of the metal in it, is usually less than the value of what it will buy.A.externalB.interiorC.intrinsicD.extrinsic6. Hotels and restaurants are an _____ part of the city, without which the tourist industry could not exist.A.additionalB.inseparableC.accommodatedD.integral7. We can find a full _____ of his political belief in his newly-published books.positionB.expositionC.depositionD.disposition8. I don't think you can persuade him ; he always _____ to his own principles.A.adaptsB.devotesC.adheresD.dedicates9. In the advanced course of our training, students must take objective tests at monthly _____.A.distanceB.lengthC.gapsD.intervals10. Going around at the top of the mountain, we watched the fog _____ from the valley below; itseemed that we had entered a fairyland.A.descendB.decrease文案大全．实用文档C.ariseD.ascend11. Richard has an _____ manner, although he comes from a middle-class family background and has received his education at Cambridge.A.abruptB.absurdC.activeD.agreeable12. The history teacher told us the ring was a piece of _____ treasure because it had been handed down from an ancient king.A.invaluableB.valuedC.previousD.precise13. In the last few years, the _____ of regular folks going under the cosmetic knife skyrocketed.A.amountB.figuresC.groupD.number14. He was too busy to do any exercise at all until he turned 58. And he is much better _____ now than ever before.A.formB.conditionC.lookD.shape15. All of us in research have focused on a drug that is so _____ that it can change brain chemistry.A.monstrousB.powerfulC.vigorousD.heavy16. He was only a _____ ruler of the country, the real one was his mother, who actually handled state affairs and possessed the power of making decisions.A.obliviousB.notableC.obscureD.nominal17. _____ that she is interested in children, I am sure that teaching is the right profession for her.A.HoweverB.ProvidedC.GivenD.Unless18. She had _____ opportunity to exercise leadership, which she has dreamed of since she was young.A. utterB.utmostC.ambitiousD.ample19. They intend to remove the _____ rules and regulations that are discouraging foreign investment in their country.A.henpeckedB.garnishedC.unmitigatedD.onerous20. The Central Bank is interested in how much money is in _____ in the economy.A.circulationB.circleC.reserveD.rotationPart 2 V ocabulary ReplacementThis part consists of 20 sentences. In each of them one word or phrase is underlined, and beloweach, there are 4 choices marked by letters A, B, C and D respectively. Choose the word or phrase that can replace the underlined part without causing any grammatical error or changing the basic meaning of the sentence. There is only ONE right answer. Blacken the corresponding letter as required on your Machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.文案大全．实用文档21. Tom felt sure he would get the post, but he was never even considered for it. That was a smack in the eye for him.A.nothing seriousB.nothing importantC.a humiliating rebuffD.an expected disappointment22. Our neighbors are so reserved and unfriendly that they never speak to us.A.aloofB.relievedC.airyD.resistant23. Security men believe the tit-for-tat murders were the result of the bombing which had occurred in the city center.A.furiousB.retaliatoryC.malevolentD.chain24. The conclusion reached at the workshop was that the manufacturing process was obsolete.A.dilapidatedB.extantC.archaicD.outdated25. Some people wish to amend the law so that children must stay at school until they are 16.A.gratifyB.pacifyC.rectifyD.verify26. Prof. Clark disregarded the warning from his colleagues and continued his research work.A.ignoredB.deploredC.explored C.implored27. Some observers say the recent coup of a military government in that country will lead to anarchy.A.monarchB.maniacC.disorderD.discipline28. As a conductor, Leonard Bernstein was famous for his intensely vigorous and exuberant style.A.enticingB.enthusiasticC.extravertD.exultant29. His peers admonished him that he had to increase his study time as the final examination was around the corner.A.astonishedB.warnedC.threatenedD.alarmed30. Isolated cases of disaffection –or harbingers of a mass cross-border movement that threatens Europe's economic stability? The question is pressing.A.singB.forerunnerC.messengerD.vanguard31. Justices of the Peace have jurisdiction over the trials of some civil suits and of criminal cases involving minor offenses.A.supremacyB.authorityC.guidanceD.administration32. What these young men and women need to do now is to develop a mentality to reconcile their ideals with reality.A.interactB.interfaceC.harmonizeD.pair33. The search for eternal youth is no less fervent now than it was 2,000 years ago. People are文案大全．实用文档trying practically anything.A.prolongedB.externalC.protractedD.excessive34. SD Memory Cards are versatile high-capacity storage cards that are extremely small - about the size of a postage stamp.A.adaptableB.adoptableC.variableD.veritable35. This book comes as a revelation to one who was nourished in his youth on the englightened English socialitst tradition represented by George Bernard Shaw.A.replacementB.discoveryC.representationD.resolution36. Johnson was so absorbed in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.A.obtainedB.enlivenedC.obligedD.engrossed37. The man we met this morning grows many kinds of plants in his garden, most of which are flowers including succulent and cacti.A.risesB.raisesC.plantsD.plows38. The scientist contested the assumption of previous scientists that the fate of human beings could not be predicated.A.suspendedB.rejectedC.suspectedD.repulsed39. In the last 10 years we have all witnessed an impressive growth in our knowledge about environment.A.impreativeB.observableC.importantD.obvious40. In their culture and in their eyes success all too often means imply outdoing other people by virtue of achievement judged by some single scale –income or honors.A.outfittingB.outbiddingC.outragingD.outshiningPart 3 Error CorrectionThis part consists of 20 sentences. In each of them there is an underlined part that indicates a grammatical error, and below each, there are 4 choices marked by letters A, B, C and D respectively. Choose the word or phrase that can replace the underlined part so that the error is corrected. There is only ONE right answer. Blacken the corresponding letter as required on your Machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.41. The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see be carrying out next year.A.carry outB.carrying outC.carried outD.to carry out42. The examiner failed some candidates, and 15 of them being students without work experience.A. 15 beingB.among 15 wereC.15 of them wereD.15 of whom were43. Despite of their opposition, he went his own way and started his preparations.A.Despiting ofB.Despited of文案大全．实用文档C.DespiteD.Despited44. Network television, magazine, and direct mail –that will be the big gainers in advertising revenues next year.A.whichB.theseC.theyD.all45. I hear that he knows four languages, such as Chinese, French, German and Japanese.A.for example,ly,C.likeD.as46. The more people you know, the less you have time to see them but you can always reach them on the Internet.A. less you have the timeB. the less time you haveC. the less time do you haveD. less the time you have47. Having heard the weather forecast, the boat was stopped in the harbour.A. the boat did not sail out ofB. they did not sail out ofC. the boat remained inD. they were stopped in48. Once they had fame, fortune, secure futures; now all that left is utter poverty.A.that all is leftB.all that is leftC.all what is leftD.all which is left49. Mary must have received my mail; otherwise she could have replied before now.A.Mary shouldB.Mary ought toC.Mary shouldn'tD.Mary couldn't50. We will ship the goods on Monday according to your order less we hear from you by Friday.A.neverthelessB.unlessC.lestD.until51. When this agreement if signed, a circular will be prepared for given to our customers.A.given outB.given offC.dispatchesD.distribution52. It is now clear that no such creatures as vampires have been seen and none been found in the world.A. was foundB.are foundC.have been foundD.have been found out53. My company is Excellent Kitchenware Company, there nearby is a big market for kitchenware in our city.A.there nearB.and there nearC.there nearlyD.and nearby there54. The government has hardly taken measures to crack down on there crimes when new ones occurred.A. Hardly had the government takenB. The government took hardlyC. Hardly the government had takenD. The government is hardly taking55. The general manager demanded that the job will be completed before the summer holidays.A.would beB.must beC.beD.had to be文案大全．实用文档56. Our company will provide you with free transportation as you requested and charge the installation.A.installation with chargeB.in the installationC.freely installationD.installation in charge57. Doctors warned sun-starved tourists who received too much sunlight that they were at serious risk than others of contracting skin cancer.A.with more seriousB.at seriouslyC.at more seriousD.seriously with58. We have sent an order slip to all that we have reason to believe are interested in our books.A. who are believed by usB. with who we have reason to believeC. who we have reason to believeD. with whom we believe59. As an English major student at one of the most famous universities in China, I strongly believe that business English is more practical than other fields.A.a student in EnglishB.a major English studentC.an English majorD.an English student major60. The engineers are going through with their highway project, in spite that the expenses have risen.A.just becauseB.even thoughC.as thoughD.now thatSection 2: Reading Comprehension (30 points)In this section you will find after each of the passage a number of questions or unfinished statements about the passage, each with 4 (A, B, C and D) choices to answer the question or complete the statement. You must choose the one which you think fits best. Blacken the corresponding letter as required on your Machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.Question 61-70 are based on the following passage.Next door to a lunch counter advertising a grilled cheese special is a gallery where Van Gogh's “Irises”shares the walls with Monet landscapes and works from the Italian Renaissance. They are all fakes. They are all for sale. “A forger? Yes. We're expert forgers you could say. But we make no attempt to deceive. We don't pretend to sell original works. We have all the thrill of being a forger, but no risk.”With prices for original art rising into the tens of millions, some art lovers are turning tohigh-quality copies done by expert artists. In addition, some museums confronting skyrocketing insurance premiums are considering stashing the authentic pieces and displaying a reproduction.No major U.S. art museum is known to be displaying reproductions in place of originals. Such a practice would raise questions about why people visit museums in the first place. But museum security has become a growing concern.Bids for paintings have climbed at auction houses. But prices for fakes run only from about $1,000 to $10,000 for paintings, depending on the size and complexity of the original.In Europe where copying masterpieces is centuries-old craft, painters often use pigments and brushes typical of the period of the original. The painting is placed in a frame closely resemblingits era. Sometimes the gallery purchases 17th century furniture to use the wood for frames. Thefinal step is the antiquing process using chemicals and heat and humidity. “We can make special文案大全．实用文档types of cracks from little spider-web types to long splits.”61. This passage is most probably taken out of a/an _____.A. court confession by a person suspected of making fakesB. commercial advertisement for a new profession in artsC. feature story in a newspaper, magazine, or a web pageD. industrial profile for a museum promoting a new show62. The word “Monet”underlined in Paragraph 1 refers to a _____.A. master artistB. master forgerC. famous dealerD. rich collector63. Both quotes in the passage are probably from a person who is a/an _____.A. master artistB. art piece forgerC. museum directorD. artworks thief64. The third sentence in the last paragraph implies that the gallery _____.A. carries 17th-century furniture as sideline exhibitsB. is part of the process in making fake paintingsC. provides the space only for forgers to produce fakesD. manufactures wooden frames for paintings as a sideline65. Obviously, the phrase “expert artists”underlined in Paragraph 3 refers to people who are_____.A. experts in evaluating art worksB. painters decorating the museumsC. makers of faked famous paintingsD. experts who can identify forgeries66. “Such a practice”underlined in Paragraph 4 refers to the display of _____.A. forged works in place of genuine artworkB. original productions in place of their copiesC. both fake productions and original paintingsD. real reproductions and original masterpieces67. According to the passage, the word “stashing”underlined in Paragraph 3 is synonymous with _____.A. slashingB. smashingC. stackingD. storing68. As repeatedly stated in the passage _____ was certainly the major reason why forgeries are sold.A. insuranceB. securityC. qualityD. price69. The word “copies”underlined in Paragraph 3 does NOT refer to _____.A. fakesB. forgesC. reproductionsD. non-authentic works70. According to this passage, which of the following statements is true?A. The works on display are meant to sell as originals.B. The works meant to sell as originals are on display.C. Here you may purchase a masterpiece for $1,000.D. Here one may buy fast food any time and eat it here.文案大全．实用文档Questions 71-80 are based on the following passage.No revolutions in technology have as visibly marked the human condition as those in transport. Moving goods and people, they have opened continents, transformed living standards, spread diseases, fashions and folk around the world. Yet technologies to transport ideas and information across long distances have arguably achieved even more: they have spread knowledge, the basis of economic growth.The most basic of all these, the written word, was already ancient by 1000. By then China had, in basic form, the printing press, using carved woodblocks. But the key to its future, movable metal type, was four centuries away. The Chinese were hampered by their thousands of ideograms. Even so, they quite soon invented the primitive movable type, made of clay, and by the 13th century they had the movable wooden type. But the real secret was the use of an easily cast metal.When it came, Europe –aided by simple Western alphabets –leapt forward with it. One reason why Asia's civilizations, in 1000 far ahead of Europe's, then fell behind was that they lacked the technology to reproduce and diffuse ideas. On Johannes Gutenberg's invention in the 1440s were built not just the Reformation and the Enlightenment, but Europe's agricultural and industrial revolutions too.Yet information technology on its own would not have got far. Literally: better transport technology too was needed. That was not lacking, but there the big change came much later: it was railways and steamships that first allowed the speedy, widespread dissemination of news and ideas over long distances. And both technologies in turn required people and organizations to develop their use. They got them: for individual communication. The postal service: for wider publics, the publishing industry.Throughout the 19th century, the postal service formed the bedrock of national and international communications. Crucial to its growth had been the introduction of the stamp, combined with a low price, and payment by the sender. Britain put all three of these ideas into effect in 1840.By then, the world's mail was taking off. It changed the world. Merchants in America's eastern cities used it to gather information, enraging far-off cotton growers and farmers, who found that the New Yorkers knew more about crop prices than they did. In the American debate about slavery,it offered abolitionists a low-cost way to spread their views, just as later technologies have cut the cost and widened the scope of political lobbying. The post helped too to integrate the American nation, tying new newly opened west to the settled east.Everywhere, its development drove and was driven by those of transport. In Britain, travelers rode by mail coach to posting inns. In America, the post subsidized road-building. Indeed, argues Dan Schiller, a professor of communications at the University of California, it was the connection between the post, transport and national integration that ensured that the mail remained a public enterprise even in the United States, its first and only government-run communications medium, and until at least the 1870s, the biggest organization in the land.The change has not only been one of speed and distance, though, but of audience. About 200 years ago, a man's words could reach no further than his voice, not just in range but in whom they reached. But, for some purposes, efficient communication is mass communication, regular, cheap, quick and reliable. When it became possible, it transformed the world.71. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Transporting goods and people is the most important technology in the history of mankind.B. Technology in transporting goods and people has changed human conditions more than文案大全．实用文档anything else.C. Technology in spreading information has changed human conditions more than transportation technology.D. Technology in spreading information can't change the economic development of society.72. According to the passage, Asian civilizations, which were ahead of Europe's, fell behind because _____.A. Asian languages were more difficult to learn.B. European languages had simple alphabetsC. they didn't have the technology to spread ideasD. people's communication skills were not good enough73. Johannes Gutenberg's invention probably refers to _____.A. printing technologyB. transportation technologyC. the Reformation and the EnlightenmentD. industrial revolution74. The word “dissemination”underlined in Paragraph 4 means _____.A. plantationB. distributionC. receptionD. Direction75. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the postal service ?A. American abortionists were not happy about it.B. The stamp was invented in Britain.C. It helped the independence of America.D. In the 1840s it was the major means of national communications in Britain.76. What can the postal service do?A. Collecting market prices of goods.B. Spreading ideas at a low cost.C. Promoting political lobbying.D. All of the above.77. In the United States, the postal service belongs to _____.A. a private companyB. the governmentC. road-building enterprisesD. national integration78. The word “its development”underlined in Paragraph 7 refers to the development of _____.A. the American nationB. the mail coachC. road buildingD. the postal service79. The words “the change”underlined in Paragraph 8 refer to _____.A. time changeB. technology changeC. change in spreading ideasD. change of human abilities80. Which of the following statements is NOT true about mass communication?A. It can reach no further than human voice.B. It can reach a large audience.C. It is rapid and efficient.D. It can be trusted.Questions 81-90 are based on the following passage.Is test anxiety destructive? Can we make test anxiety work for us? The answer to both of these questions is yes. Test anxiety often interferes with student performance but this same test anxiety, if channeled correctly, can help improve performance.文案大全．实用文档In order to lessen the destructive elements of test anxiety, the approach should be to develop improved confidence and knowledge. As your knowledge of the course material increases, your confidence in your ability to succeed will increase. As your confidence increases, your anxiety will go down, allowing your knowledge to come through more efficiently. The way you prepare for a test can reduce anxiety during the test.You will be surprised how confident you will feel if you know the material. Studies of memory show if you want to be able to recall information from text or lecture you have to review that material several times. It is important to know your own abilities and operate accordingly. If you know that you learn best by listening, prepare a tape of significant material and listen to the tape. Study partners or study groups are often useful for self-testing. Experience in stressful situations tends to lessen anxiety in those situations. One way to help yourself retrieve material is through the use of mnemonic codes. Learn a code that lets you remember complex material. Developing an outline for an essay question that you know will be on the test or memorizing a formula are forms of code development.Students are often frustrated by the sheer volume of material that has to be studied in college. Many instructors conduct reviews, give hints, identify what is important to study, use handouts or overhead transparency outlines. These materials should be at the top of your study list. If the instructor took the time to identify them, you should assume that they will play an important part of the test. While knowledge acquired during test preparation can help reduce anxiety, it is another thing to take the test itself. Following are a few suggestions to help reduce anxiety during the test. When I arrive at a test, I often find students flipping test pages at the last minute trying to cram it all in at the end. You would be better off trying to relax, meditating a little, and clearing your mind to allow yourself the ability to concentrate on the question that are coming.As soon as the instructor gives you the signal to start, dump out formulas, codes, outlines fromyour memory onto the test answer sheets so that you will not have to worry about whether you will remember the codes long enough until you get to the appropriate test question.You can build your confidence if you go through the test and answer all of the questions that you know first. Go back and work on those questions that need greater analysis, or that need to be worked out or need to be guessed at and your anxiety will not kick in until later in the test.For those of you whose anxiety increases as study and preparation increase, your goal should be to start concentrating on things that take your mind off the test, i.e., television, books, hobbies, movies, etc. Meditation and aerobic exercise have proven to be very useful methods for reducing undesirable effects of stress.The solution to reducing the destructive influences of stress is to plan to study. Map out a schedule of when you will study each day. Identify the specific topics that you will study each day. Identify the areas of the material that you have had problems with and study those. Your plan should include reading the text material, reviewing notes and homework assignments, identifying material that needs further explanation, developing codes for memory material and testing yourself. Once you have studied adequately, your confidence will be fairly high, your knowledge will be satisfactory to do well on the test and the stomach butterflies will help you focus on the task at hand.I'd wish you good luck on finals, but you and I both know that the more effectively you study, the luckier you will get.81. The word “channeled”underlined in Paragraph 1 means _____.文案大全．实用文档A. directedB. usedC. runD. passed82. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned as a good side of the test anxiety?A. It can help improve performance if channeled correctly.B. It motivates us to study and prepare for exam.C. It can help us to concentrate.D. It can always ensure a good score in the test.83. What is the relationship between knowledge and confidence and test anxiety?A. As your knowledge of the course material increases, your confidence in your ability to succeed will increase.B. As your test anxiety increases, your knowledge and confidence will increase.C. As your confidence increases, your anxiety will go down, allowing your knowledge to come through more effectively.D. Both A and C.84. Which of the following test preparation ways cannot help one reduce anxiety during the test?A. You should know your own abilities and operate accordingly and learn as much as you can.B. Study partners or study groups are useful for self-testing.C. You can retrieve materials by using mnemonic codes.D. You should pay more attention to the materials identified by the teacher.85. What should be at the top of your study list when you prepare a test?A. The most complex materials.B. The questions asked by students.。

剑桥商务英语二级模拟试题(2)（附答案）一.READINGPART ONEQuestions 1-7. Read these sentences and the three company plans below.. Which company does each sentence describe?. For each sentence mark one letter(A ,B or C)on your Answer Sheet.ExampleTo combine its operations in different parts of the world will save a lot of money for the company. Answer: B1. The company has businesses in four continents of the world.2. The company has appointed a new manager in charge of medicines.3. New automobiles will be developed in its program centers.4. A reform is being carried out in its organizations.5. Goods for hair protection makes a lot of money for the company.6. It tries to be more ready to meet the needs of the customers.7. The company is made up of fourteen subcompanies all over the world.A . FORDTo save up to $ 3 billion a year, Ford is merging its manufacturing, sales, and product development operations in North America and Europe-and eventually in Lation America and Asia. And in a move toward a more horizontal organization the company is setting up five program centers with worldwide responsibility in develop new cars and trucks.B. IBMBig Blue is reorganizing its marketing and sales operations into 14 worldwide industry groups ,such as banking ,retail ,and insurance. In moving away from an organization based on geography, IBM hopes to eliminate turf wars and make itself more responsive to customers.C. BMSBristol-Meyers Squibb is revamping its consumer business by appointing a new chief responsible for its worldwide consumer medicines business such as Bufferin and Excedrin. The11, 400 million U. S. dollars drug company also has formed a new unit with worldwide responsibility for its Clairol and other hair-care products.PART TWOQuestions 8-12. Read this proposal about the CPT Word Processor.. Choose the best sentence from the list A-I to fill each of the blanks.. For each blank ( 8 -12) mark one letter(A -I)on your Answer Sheet.. De not mark any letter twice.. One answer has been given as an example.15 June 1993Ms. Martha WestonWord Processing SupervisorABC CompanyPost Office Box 107228 King's Street LondonDear Ms. Weston.Performance of the Cpt EquipmentI'm Pleased to tell you about our experience with the CPT Word Processor as you requested recently... ...example ... .. I assume you have looked at several machines and have narrowed down your choices. Here are my observations.An approach to adopting word processorsEighteen months ago we adopted CPT equipment on limited scale with the idea in mind that we could gradually get rid of electric typewriters as we became familiar with the word processor. ......8 ......The stations are actually in pairs so each pair can share a common printer...... 9......We use the equipment as dedicated word processors, although we do have the ability to link up with our computer installation.The step-at-a-time development of our word-processing center has, we think, saved us money and training time. ......10......PerformanceIn terms of performance , the CPT equipment is excellent. ... ...11.. ...Moreover our service contract and warranty have covered all maintenance costs.We have software packages that check spelling and signal when a mistake occure. ......12 ing both printers , we recently prepared 1200 individually typed form letter mailings a under four hours. We have no complaint about our preparation of executive reports.Example: IA So it works very well and has so many different functions.B Also it has reduced the confusion that exists about buying software packages .C The train stops at each station for only fifteen minutes.D We began with two work stations and now have four.E Our routine letters are prepared from disc-stored masters.F The Rotary W printer with a speed of 45 characters a second can easily handle two input stations.G In contrast ,its size and weight are ideal for carrying.H We have not yet experienced mechanical problems so far.I We are pleased with its performance and multi-functions.PART THREEQuestions 13-20. Read this text about the problem of Barclays Bank.The New LookWhen Sir John Quinton, then chairman of Barclays Bank, was given his marching orders last April, Britain's biggest bank thought it had found the scapegoat for its sudden fall from grace and profits ,Andrew Buxton, the bank's managing director and an offspring of its founding families ,was a pointed chairman and chief executive ,with effect from January 1st of next year. It seemed a glorious victory for good business management. Is the problem solve do Certainly not. 1. No sooner had Mr. Buxton been appointed chairman and chief executive than big shareholders and quite a few board members began quietly to question his ability to do both jobs at once. Now ,weeks before he is due to move up ,the questions are louder. Many wish the bank had seized the opportunity Lasy April to separate the two top posts. And privately. Some wonder whether Mr. Buxton is the right man for either one. What started as a thoroughly British Whispering Campaign has assumed much bigger dimensions..2. Mr. Buxton has suffered it all ,but in truth he has no way out. After weeks of talking to shareholders and discussing with his non-executive directors ,he has accepted that Barclays will separate the top jobs sometimes in the future. How7 He says that there has been no formal discussion of it in the boardroom.3. Formally or informally, it has been agreed that Mr. Buxton will not be moved from his chairmanship, and that Barclays must find a strong chief executive. Opinions differ as to whether this person should be chosen from inside or outside the bank. Several board members believe that there is no ideal candidate inside Barclays.4. Neither shareholders nor non-executive directors want to wait long. If the right candidate can be found, the bank could combine the announcement of a new appointment with its annual results at the end of March. Mr Buxton stressed the importance of getting this next step right, particularly since any appointment will mean overturning a management reorganization that was announced only eight months ago.Questions 13-16. For questions 13- 16 ,choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below.. For each paragraph(l-4) mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.. De not mark any letter twice.13. Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . . . .14. Paragraph 2 . . . . . . . . . .l5. Paragraph 3 . . . . . . . . . .16. Paragraph 4 . . . . . . . . . .A Problems facing Mr. BuxtonB Proposals for candidates of the chief executiveC Lack of ideal candidate inside BarclaysD Buxton's agreement to give up one of his two top jobsE Doubts about Buxton's ability for two top jobsF Anxieties about choosing the right candidatesG Objections to Buxton's ideasQuestions 17-20. Using the information in the text ,complete each sentence 17- 20 ,with a phrase from the list below (A-G). For each sentence (17-20) mark one letter(A-G) on your Answer Sheet.. Do not mark any letter twice.17. Mr. Buxton is persuaded that the bank needs to. . . . . .18. if they can find the right candidate ,they could. . . . . .19. Mr..Buxton will retain his chairmanship ,and the bank must. . . . . .20. At the news of Mr. Buxton's appointment ,many people started to. . . . . .A combine the news of the appointment with its annual results.B believe no suitable candidates can be found in the bank.C question his ability to hold two leading positions.D find a very able chief executive.E mean overturning a management reorganization. .F differ as to the sources for the right candidate.G separate the two top jobs sometime later.PART FOURQuestions 21 -35. Read this text about an Italian car company.. Choose the best word to fi71 each gap.. For each question(21 -35) mark one letter (A ,B ,C or D) on your Answer Sheet.. One answer has been given as an example.Gianni Agnelli ,Chairman of Fiat , Italy's largest private industrial corporation ,is known in Italy as the lawyer ,because he trained in law at Turin University. ... ...example......he has never practiced , his training may soon be useful. On April 17th Mr. Agnelli admitted to a group of Italian industrialists in Venice ...... 21...... Fiat had been ...... 22 ...... in some corruptions in Italy. On April 21st, Fiat's lawyers and Cesare Romiti , its managing director , met Milan magistrates to ......23 ...... the firm's involvement in bribery to win business from state-owned companies.Fiat is not the ...... 24 ...... Italian company caught up in Italy's increasing Political corruption scandal. According to the latest figure ,some 200 businessmen and politicians were sitting in prison ... ... 25 ... ... a result of judicial inquiries into kickbacks paid to politicians by firms. Hundreds more are still ... ... influence of Fiat, ......27...... sales are equal to 4/00 of Italy's home product ,the scandal at the company has ... . .. 28 ... ...the industrial establishment.Though neither Mr. Agnelli ....,. 29 ...... Mr. Romiti has been ...... 30...... of wrongdoing, several other senior Fiat managers have allegedly been involved in paying kickbacks to win state-owned contracts. ...... 31 ...... arrested include Francesco Mattiol , Fiat's finance director , and Antonio Moscon , the ... ... 32 ... ... head of its Toro insurance branch. ... ... 33... ...men have been ... ...34... ... about their previous roles on the board of Cogefar-Impresit, Fiat's constructionsubsidiary. Last May, Enzo Papi admitted paying a 1.5 million-dollar bribe for a contract , . .. ...35 ... ... to Milan's underground.ExampleA ThoughB ThatC BecauseD WhatAnswer D21. A what B that C when D if22. A involved B connected C related D done23. A talk B say C speak D discuss24. A one B single C worst D only25. A as B for C with D after26. A in B under C at D on27. A who B which C whose D its28. A rocked B ruined C damaged D destroyed29. A or B also C and D nor30. A accused B charged C criticized D blamed31. A Who B Those C He D That32. A old B former C late D last33.A Either B All C Every D Both34. A solved B answered C questioned D replied35. A contracted B related C connected D communicatedPART FIVESection AQuestions 36-40.Read this text.In most of lines(36-40) there is one extra word which does not fit in. One or two lines, however, are correct..If the line is correct, put a tick(√)in the space on your Answer Sheet..If there is an extra word in the line, write that word in the space on your Answer Sheet. Example:Most of the world's business in marine insurance is centred ....√....in London though whatever there one other important markets ....whatever....REQUIREMENTS FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATEPh.d. or equivalent in economics. In addition to the degree, applicants36. beyond entry level must have to have post Ph.D. experience that37. demonstrates strong applied economics background and analytical38. skill for solving problems solutions; research competence in the area of39. resources, microeconomic development. Applicants must be able articulate.40. have strong writing abilities, have ability to communicate well and that worksuccessfully in a multinational research setting.Section BQuestions 41-45. A Swiss student has written a piece of description of a new watch.. In each line there is one wrong word.. For each numbered line(41-45 ) write the correct word in the space on your Answer Sheet.Example :Your watch will be a masterpiece ,reflected your value. . . . reflecting. . . . .For more than a century any a half, Patek Phillippe has been known41. as the finest watch in the world. The reason is simple that this42. Watch is made differently. It is made by using technologies that43. other have lost or forgotten. If a particularly patek phillippe44. movement needs four years of continuous work to bring to perfect,45. we will teke four years The result will be a watch that is unlikely any otherwatches you have ever seen.二.WRITINGPART ONEQuestion 46Mr. Lee is going to buy a large amount of electronic components from your company. He also shows an interest in your company's PCX phone machine, which is in the charge of Mr. Angus Beard, your colleague. Mr. Lee would like to bring 10 samples and some brochures back home to make a trial sale.. Write a short note to Mr. Angus Beard ,one of your colleagues.. Tell him the fact that Mr. Lee is interested in PCX phone.. Mention the number he wants to have.. suggest their direct contact.. Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.PART TWO .Question 47You are a clerk in Lucky Tourism Company. You are responsible for arranging travelling lines. One day ,you received the data as follows :Read the following table which shows the changes in the way people spend their holidays. The table divides the tourism business into four parts ,telling the different percentages in 1980 and in 1990 ,from which you will notice the trend of current tourism business.. Use the information in the table to write a short report (about 100-120 words) emphasizing changes of the main business for your company.. Write on your Answer Sheet.WHERE PEOPLE SPEND THEIR HOLIDAYS1980 1990Travelling abroad 12% 23%Going to seaside 38% 32%Camping 9% 35%Staying at home 41% 10%Total 100% 100%三.LISTENINGPART ONEQuestions 1-12. You will hear three telephone conversations.. Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the forms below. Message One ,questions 1-4Order Ticket9:30 a. m. 20th June D. GoldenInformation of Customer :Name : Mary Thomson from INA IndustriesAddress : . . . (1). . . Rose StreetContact No. : . . . (2). . .Information of Computers :Type : 486 models. . . (3). . . cache on hard driveQuantity : . . . . (4) . . . . .Delivery Date : Friday morning 23rd JuneMessage Two , questions 5- 8Reservation CardTo : Dr. Goodman From : LindaDate : 18th April Time : 2 : 30 p. m.Information of patientsName : David. . . . . . (5 ) . . . . . .Symptom : something wrong with the. . . . . . (6). . . . .Date of meeting : 20th , . . .. . . (7). . . .. .Time for meeting : . . . . . (8) . . . . . . -Message Three. Questions 9-12Bicycle Renting RegistrationDate : 7th JulyTime: 12 : 30Bicycle Type : . . . . . (9 ). . . . . . bikesNo. of Bicycles : 2Period of Hiring : . . . . (10) . . . . . . daysHirer's Name :` . . . . (11) . . . . . .Contact No : 0708112-ex. Room. . . . . . (12) . . . .PART TWOQuestions 13-22Section OneQuestions 13-17. You will hear five short pieces.. For each piece decide who is talking.. Write one letter(A-H)next to the number of the piece. . You will hear the five pieces twice.13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A a dentistB a customerC a policemanD a mechanicE a salesmanF a plumberG a doctorH a managerSection TwoQuestions 18-22. You will hear another five short pieces.. For each piece decide where the speaker is.. Write one letter(A-H)next to the number of the piece. . You will hear the five pieces twice.18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PlacesA at the dentist'sB at the drugstoreC at the grocery storeD at the oil stationE at the parking lotF at the restaurantG at the pubH at the supermarketPART THREEQuestions 23-30. You will hear the conversation between a sociologist and a retailer. They talk about what is going to influence the life style and how the life style will affect the purchasing process.. You have to complete the sentences (23- 30) by choosing the correct ending.. Mark one letter(A ,B or C).23. AIO refers toA actions, involvement and options.B activities, interests and opinions.C advertising ,impact and opportunities.24. Another name for AIO measurement isA psychographics .B demographics .C statistics .25. According to the author ,the most important social factor in purchasing process isA reference groups.B social classes.C culture.26. If you are running an upper level fur store ,you'd better attract your customers byA lowering prices.B mass advertising.C improving the product packaging.27. Sometimes, the reference groups have the most impact on the purchasing process ,soa retailer must pay much attention to the reference groups composed byA family members.B suburbanites .C city dwellers28. For the customer with much self-confidence ,the purchasing process isA endless.B long.C short.29. When the consumer thinks of alternatives and makes a final decision, the most important individual factor will beA personalities.B motives. .C performance.30. One of the individual dimensions of lifestyle mentioned by the socialgyist isA performance.B interests.C class consciousness.BEC二级模拟试题2参考答案试题一. 阅读部分PART ONE1. A2. C3. A4.B5. C6. B7. BPART TWO8. D 9. F 10. B 11. H 12. EPART THREE13. E 14. D 15. B 16. F 17. G 18. A 19. D 20. CPART FOUR21. B 22. A 23.D 24. D 25. A 26.B 27.C 28. A 29.D30. A 31. B 32.B 33. D 34. C 35.BPART FIVESection A36. must是多余,应删掉.37. 没有多余的词.38. solutions是多余,应删掉.39. able是多余,应删掉.40. that是多余,应删掉.Section B41. simple后面加冒号,去掉that42. technology应改为techniques43. particularly应改为particular44. perfect应改为perfection45. unlikely 应改为unlike二.写作部分PART ONEQuestion 46(Sample for reference)Dear Mr Beard,Mr. Lee ,one of my old clients ,has interest in our PCX phone machine. He would like to bring 10 samples and some brochures back home to make a trial sale. You may contact him directly on Tel 3108881.PART TWOQuestion 47(Sample for reference) .Nowadays, less people like to spend their holidays at home. More people go camping outside or even travel abroad. The changes are caused mainly by three factors. First ,people become more open. Instead of staying at home, they visit foreign countries to know the different races. Secondly ,in the 1990s , house wives are more free from the heavy housework with more and more household utensils. Families are very happy to spend holidays outside with mothers or wives. Thirdly, travelling abroad can also mean enjoying comfortable weather in another country. Therefore less people go to crowded seaside ,they turn to other ways.三. 听力部分1. NO 212. 721881553. 256KB4. 35. Parker6. heart7. April 8. 9:30am 9. motorized10. 2 11 . Green . 12. 120313. B 14. A 15. D16. G 17. E 18. D19. B 20. C 21. F22. H 23. B 24. A25. C 26. B . 27. A28. C 29. B 30. ABusiness English Certificate 2Simulated TestTape scriptPart One. Questions 1 to 12Message One. Questions l to 4M1 : Hello !F1 : May I speak to Mr. Golden ,please?M1 : This is he.F1 : Good morning, Mr. Golden. This is Mary Thomson from INA Industries. Our company is going to buy 3 486 model computers.M1 : 256K on hard drive models or 256k optional on base models?F1 : Have you got any suggestions?M1 : The kind of 256K on hard drive models are suitable for general use. And the 256Koptional on base models is available upon request. It's a bit more expensive.F1 : I think I will buy the former, 256K hard drive model.M1 : Ok! When do you want them? We have this computer in stock.F1 : That's fine. I hope the computers will arrive on Friday morning.M1 : Friday morning. Where is your company located?F1 : NO. 21 Rose Street ,near the Fashion Store.M1 : And your telephone number is. . . . . . ?F1 : 72188155. Thank you.M1 : Thank you for your business.Message Two. Questions 5 to 8.F1 : Hello. Springfield Health Centre. Can I help you?M1 : Yes. I'd like to speak to Dr. Good man's receptionist ,please.F1 : Yes .M1 : This is David Parker. I have been having some chest pains recently.F1 : Well ,Mr. Parker. What can I do for you?M1 : I would like to make an appointment to see the doctor.F1 : Yes. Would Thursday morning suit you?M1 : Thursday is the 20th of April. Ok. At what time?F1 : Is 9 : 30 ok for you?M1 : Yes , that's fine.F1 : What's your name again please?M1 : David Parker. D-A-V-I-D , P-A-R-K-E-R.F1 : Thank you. Dr. Goodman will see you at 9:30 on Thursday.Message Three. Questions 9 to 12.F1 : Good morning ,this is Burt's Bicycle Rental.M1 : Good morning ,miss. A friend of mine suggested I call you to hire some bikes.F1 : Oh ,yes. A lot of people do this these days.M1 : Yes ,we're just on holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to see the island on bicycle.F1: Well it certainly is. And most people rent a motor bike because you can get around faster and even go to the beach if you like.M1 : If I wanted to hire 2 motor bikes tomorrow morning for 2 days ,would there be any problem? F1 : No problem at all. May I know your name?M1 : It's Green , G-R-E-E-N.F1 : And your telephone number?M1 : I'm at the Holiday Sun Hotel. My number is 0708112. I'm in Room 1203. By the way ,is your bike rentalshop at No. 100 Teckman Street?F1 : That's right.M1 : OK ,then , I'll see you tomorrow morning. Thanks a lot.F1 : I'll see you then.Part Two. Questions 13 to 22.Section One. Questions 13 to 17.Question ThirteenI'm interested in seeing the new mid-sized car you've been advertizing. I'm sorry I forgot the name ,but I have seen it as a friend of mine has bought one. It's a racing car and it's very light ,I remember. I want it in black.Question FourteenNow ,let's look at the loose filling. Oh ! I'm surprised it didn't fall out ,because there's a great deal of decay around it. There's also a slight cavity in another tooth. It may take considerable drilling.Question FifteenI don't know what I'm going to find in the car. I promise that I'll check it thoroughly. For example if your condenser becomes worn out ,I'll call you and recommend that you let me put in a new one.I won't do this before we've talked about it.Question SixteenPlease take off your coat and roll up your sleeve. I want to take your blood pressure. Yes ,your pressure is a little bit high. There is nothing to be alarmed about it. But you'd better get rid of those junk foods and do more exercise.Question SeventeenI represent a new but growing firm in this area. We sell all kinds of stationary supplies : various kinds of pens ,pencils desk sets ,file holders and whatever you mention. Here are. samples of our new products. We guarantee prompt delivery and the best products.Section Two. Questions 18 to 22Question EighteenYour car has been sluggish since it's been too long since your last tune-up. So your car doesn't really need the higher octane. You should still use regular unleaded. It won't pay to get the more expensive kind.Question NineteenI think I'm catching a bad cold today. I have a headache. I've got a sore throat. I even cough some of the time and ache all over. Do you have a cold capsule and some cough syrup? I hope I can go to work tomorrow after taking all these. Could you recommend something ?Question TwentyThese green and hard bananas aren't ripe enough to eat. These are overripe; they're soft with brown spots. The overripe ones are firm and just right for eating. If you want to cook with bananas ,the overripes are fine.Question Twenty-oneWelcome to our chain store. We specialize in hamburgers and chicken. And we're having an introductory special. You can get free French fries with every sandwich order. Here is the coupon. Part Three.Questions 23 to 30.Retailer: A person's life style has a significant effect on the purcharsing process. So how do I determine and understand the life style of my target market?Sociologist : The consumer's activities , interests ,and opinions or AIO can be used to analyze life styles and their impact on purchase behavior. Activities, interests, and opinions are especially useful when they can be related to demographic data. Grouping people according to these three criteria will reveal substantial differences in product usage ,time spent shopping, enjoyment ofshopping experience, location and hours of the store, and so on. A typical consumer AIO survey would include questions on membership , hobbies, travel, shopping, work, and entertainment activities , involvement in the home , the family, and community interests and feelings about economics, politics, and advertising. The use of the AIO measurement has also been called psychographics ;it is in the early stages of development.Retailer :So the AIO survey of consumers is not enough. What else should I pay attention to?Sociologist: Culture, social class, reference groups and class consciousness are social dimensions of life style that have an impact on purchasing behavior. A person's culture affects the importance of family ,religion ,education and other concerts. North Americans act differently than South Americans or Europeans because of their cultural heritage. For example, in the United States, purchasing decisions are more decentralized; religion has a declining impact on behavior. From a retailing perspective, the norms or standards of behavior that are influenced by culture are most important. Culture has an impact on all aspects of the purchasing process.Retailer : How does social classes influence a person's purchasing behavior?Sociologist :Lower-class consumers have limited information sources and seek local ,friendly retailers. Middle class consumers utilize media information and extensive search. They are willing to shop out of their neighborhoods. Upper-class consumers use media information and shop at prestige stores. For products or services that are conspicuous ,reference groups have an important role in the purchasing process. Those reference groups that are face-to-face have the most impact on thepurchasing process. The different types and uses of reference groups need to be understood , As an example ,one's neighbours are a membership reference group. However ,a retailer must distinguish between the use of neighbours as a reference group by suburbanites and the use by city dwellers. The suburbanite will follow his or her neighbours and know them much better. City dwellers are more independent and know little about their neighbours.Retailer :Don't you think motives are very important in purchasing behavior?Sociologist : Yes. Personality , motives , and performance are individual dimensions of life style that have an impact on purchasing behavior. A consumer's personality traits affect the purchase process. For an impatient person, the process is short. For someone with little selfconfidence, the process is long. Post purchase satisfaction is very important to a statusseeker. Consumers have different motives (reasons) when they buy products. Motives are critical when the consumer ranks alternatives and makes a final decision. Motives do change in different situations. A person's performance in various roles determines his or her social acceptance and influences the purchasing process.Retailer ,Thank you very much. I think I've learned about the importance of life style.。