物流专业英语期末测试（二）I. Translate the following items into Chinese or English. (20points)1. 及时配送11. outsourcing2. 出货清单12. inventory control system3. 规模经济13. after-sales service4. 零售店14. industrial packaging5. 目标市场15. global positioning system6. 系统整合16. direct procurement7. 政府采购17. storage facilities8. 材料流动18. warehouse operation9. 通关19. industry standards10. 库存管理20. production costII. Tell whether the following stetements are Ttrue or Ffalse, marking an “A”for true statements and a “B”. for false ones. (10 points)( ) 21. A well-run supply chain compresses time, increases expensive distribution processes as well as costly inventories.( ) 22. Despite their high costs, ships have large capacity and are well suited to large and bulky cargoes which could not be carried safely or economically by other forms of transport. ( ) 23. A bill of lading is not the actual contract, which is inferred from the action of the shipper or ship-owner in delivering or receiving the cargo, but it forms excellent evidence of theterms of the contract.( ) 24. The primary goals of the distribution network are to minimize the service to thecustomer while maximizing the cost of distribution.( ) 25. Inventories are stockpiles of raw materials, supplies, components, work in process, and finished goods that appear at numerous points throughout a firm’s production andlogistics channel.( ) 26. Packaging is the material (for example, carton, wood, and steel) in which a product or a group of products are wrapped and consists of the containment, protection,apportionment and unitization of goods.( ) 27. Logistics refers to series of activities associated with flow of merchandise, information and payments only among suppliers.( ) 28. Air transport has a vast network of airlines and highways, which can reach remote places in the interior across high mountains, which are hardly accessible by rail or roadtransport, to say nothing of sea transport.( ) 29. Procurement deals with the buying of goods and services that keep the organization functioning.( ) 30. Logistics received recognition in military operations during World War II, and gained its momentum as it contributed to the effective distribution of machinery and supplies tocommon people.III. Complete each statement by choosing the best answer from the four choices. (15points) ( ) 31. is used when the goods are dispatched by courier service，usually involving small parcels and packets.A. Courier receiptB. CIM consignment noteC. Air waybillD. Bill of lading ( ) 32. The CMR consignment note is not a negotiable or transferable document or a document of title.A. titleB. classC. levelD. possession ( ) 33. If a company has a famous 3PL provider, the provider can indirectly increase _______ through a solid logistics network.A. inventoriesB. salariesC. expensesD. revenues ( ) 34. One of the hottest trends today is the _______ of logistics or third-party logistics (3PL).A. contractB. subcontractC. source outD. outsourcing ( ) 35. Air freight and truck delivery are generally fast and __ but they are expensive.A. convenientB. reliableC. respectableD. competitive ( ) 36. Logistics typically refers to activities that occur within a single organization and supply chain refers to networks of companies that work together and __ their actions todeliver a product to market.A. organizeB. controlC. consolidateD. coordinate ( ) 37. A customer organization may purchase a product in order to transfer it into another product that they in turn sell to _______.A. distributorsB. retailorsC.service providersD. producers ( ) 38. With the goal of reducing total supply chain assets, managers realize that _______ can be used to reduce inventory and human resource requirements.A. informationsB. many informationC. informationD. inform( ) 39. A _______ is typically an organization that buys from producers and sells to consumers.A. distributorB. supplierC. manufacturerD. provider ( ) 40. EDI are quickly becoming the standard for effective, accurate, and _______ information exchange, like internet.A. low-costB. high-costC. fastD. slow( ) 41. Retailers are companies that _______ inventory and sell in small quantities to the general public.A. stock inventoryB. take inventory in bulkC. make productsD. purchase services( ) 42. _______ allows people to enjoy a special range of food that it only be available in certain season and areas all year round.A. inventoryB. transportC.packagingD. market( ) 43. A supply chain is a network of retailers, distributors, transporters, storage facilities and suppliers that participate _ the production, delivery and sale of a product to theconsumer.A. withB. inC. onD. of( ) 44. As to the functions, traditional warehouses provide few _______ services, whiledistribution centers emphasize assembly, packaging and other distribution processingactivities.A. after salesB. pre salesC. maintenanceD. value-added ( ) 45. Warehouses are typically viewed as a _______ place to store inventory.A. permanentB. cost effectiveC. temporaryD. time consumingIV. Complete the passage by choosing the best answer from the four choices. (10points)Jack Cohen and his wife Tessa began their small grocery business on London’s High Stree t in the early 1950s. Since that time the company, TESCO, has grown to become .the UK’s leading food retailer with annual sales of 6.4 pounds billion and has 46 a new reputation for quality and service. Its 384 stores in England, Scotland and Wales 47 more than nine million customers per week.In the 34 year old Colin Smith we can see TESCO’s 48 on value plus quality and service. Upon 49 T ESCO’s management team in 1987 as trading director for fresh meats, he immediately focused 50 improving supply and distribution systems. He set up a supplier certification program with strict specifications for processing facilities and livestock quality, plus 51 q uality checks at each TESCO’s distribution center and store.One of Smith’s priorities has been a n 52 lamb program. TESCO could not obtain enough fresh lamb to 53 demand and was forced to fill in with frozen product. Smith turned to Cryovac specialists who 54 with TESCO and its meat suppliers to attack the problem.The result was a new packaging system from Cryovac featuring a harder Cryovac Barrier Bag which dramatically reduced package damages. V acuum 55 fresh lamb now arrives at TESCO stores in the best condition year-round and sales have grown to more than 60 million pounds annually.( ) 46. A. noticed B. done C. made D. established( ) 47. A. sell B. serve C. meet D. hold( ) 48. A. emphasis B. idea C. name D. importance( ) 49. A. becoming B. being C. entering D. joining( ) 50. A. on B. in C. at D. with( ) 51. A. nearby B. far C. further D. farther( ) 52. A. old B. improved C. impossible D. able( ) 53. A. ask B. answer C. satisfy D. finish( ) 54. A. cooperate B. link C. study D. sit( ) 55. A.package B. packaged C. packaging D. to packageⅤ. Read the following passages and choose the best answer for each question. (30 points)Passage OneOne of the advantages of using 3PL results from economies of scale (merits from large truck fleets, warehouses, etc.) and economies of scope, which encourage companies to increase net value by reducing costs. The effects of these economies are obtained depending on the type of 3PL provider (e.g. IT-equipped, marketing-based, non-asset-based (and then flexible), etc.) Competent 3PL providers possess high coordination ability, enabling them to search for reliable partners or sub-contractors, and to manage efficiently the inter-firm flow of goods. Such ability can be developed through experiences as a 3PL.Likewise, by outsourcing logistics activities, companies can save on capital investments, and thus reduce financial risks. Investment in logistics assets, such as physical distribution centers or information networks, usually needs large and lump sum costs, which involves financial risks. Furthermore, the 3PL providers can spread the risks by outsourcing to sub-contractors.Although there are several advantages of using 3PL, some drawbacks also exist. It is not easy to establish a reliable and cost-effective partnership between the firm and the 3PL provider. In order to establish reliable partnership, efforts should be made in two stages: 3PL provider selection and contract signing. Firstly, in the stage of selecting a new 3PL partner, it is important to select the 3PL provider who has the ability to provide better services. If the firms cannot select reliable 3PL providers, they may suffer from economic losses. It is not easy for firms to judge the ability of the 3PL provider during the selection stage owing to the issue of information asymmetry (不对称) between the firm (principal) and the 3PL provider (agent). To solve this problem, complex selection procedures are necessary to identify their ability. However, the complex selectionprocedures may involve additional transaction costs. Secondly, it is important to establish a system to maintain their reliable partnership once the 3PL partner is selected. Information sharing and apparent risk sharing between the parties is always required. Concerning information sharing, it is needless to say that smoother information exchange will result in a more efficient logistics activity.( ) 56.What does the underlined phrase（line 3, para 2）mean?A. Total sumB. Large sumC. Small sumD. Separated sum( ) 57. Which one of the following is not true?A. Complex selection procedures are necessary to identi fy the clients’ ability and theymay involve additional costs.B. By outsourcing logistics activities, TPL providers can save on capital investments,and thus reduce their financial risks.C. 3PL providers can spread the risks by outsourcing to sub-contractors.D. Information sharing and apparent risk sharing between the parties is always requiredand smoother information exchange will result in a more efficiency.( ) 58. Which one of the following is not true about coordination ability?A. It can be developed through experiencesB. Enable 3PL companies to search for reliable partners or sub-contractorsC. Manage efficiently the inter-firm flow of goodsD. Companies can save on capital investments( ) 59. Complex selection procedures are necessary to identify their ability, because .A. There is information asymmetryB. It is not easy for firms to judge the ability of the 3PL providerC. Otherwise firms may suffer from economic lossesD. The 3PL provider who has the ability to provide better services( ) 60. What is not needed to maintain their reliable partnership?A. Information sharingB. Profit sharing mechanismC. Apparent risk sharingD. Smoother information exchangePassage TwoThe first task of site selection is to identify both the general and then the specific warehouse location. The general area concerns the broad geography where an active warehouse makes sense from a service, economic, and strategic perspective. The general question focuses on the broader geographic area as illustrated by the need to place a warehouse in the Midwest, which generally implies having a facility in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin. In contrast, a retailer such as Target or Home Depot typically selects a warehouse location that is central to a prerequisite number of retail store locations. Thus, the selection and number of retail outlets drive the support warehouse location.Once the general warehouse location is determined, a specific building site must be identified. Typical areas in a community for locating warehouses are commercial developments and outlying or suburban areas. The factors driving site selection are service availability and cost. Land cost is the most important factor. A warehouse need not be located in a major industrial area. In many cities, warehouses are among industrial plants and in areas zoned for light or heavy industry. Most warehouses can operate legally under the restrictions placed upon general commercial property.Beyond procurement cost, setup, and operating expenses such as transport access, utility hookups, taxes, and insurance rates require evaluation. The cost of essential services may vary extensively between sites. For example, a food-distribution firm recently rejected what otherwise appeared to be a totally satisfactory warehouse site because of projected insurance rates. The site was located near the end of a water main. During most of the day, adequate water pressure was available to handle operational and emergency requirements. However, a water problem was possible during two short periods each day. For 6:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. and from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. the overall demand for water along the line was so great that a sufficient pressure was not available to handle emergencies. Because of this deficiency, abnormally high insurance rates were required and the site was rejected.Several other requirements must be satisfied before a site is purchased. The site must offer adequate room for expansion. Necessary utilities must be available. The soil must be capable ofsupporting the structure. The site must be sufficiently high to afford proper water drainage. Additional requirements may be situationally necessary, depending upon the structure to be constructed. For these reasons and others, the final selection of the site should be preceded by extensive analysis.( ) 61. What is the core factor for a retailer such as Target or Home Depot when typically selecting a warehouse location to consider? ______A. the broad geography of a warehouseB. both the general and then the specific warehouse locationC. the service, economic, and strategic perspectiveD. the number of retail outlets locations( ) 62.. Which of the followings is not an ideal building site selection for a warehouse?A. a major industrial area with great expansion where numerous industrial plants arelocatedB. commercial developmentsC. commercial centersD. zones from light and heavy industries( ) 63. The “commercial developments” in Para. 2 are usually located in ______ areas.A. remote countrysideB. downtownC. industrialD. outlying or suburban( ) 64. To evaluate factors of site selection, the most crucial element taken into consideration is _______.A. transport accessB. taxes and insurance ratesC. land costD. utility hookups( ) 65. The main reason that accounts for the rejection of a seemingly satisfactory warehouse site is _______.A. a water problem was possible during two short periods each dayB. the abnormally high insurance rates were requiredC. the site was located near the end of a water mainD. the overall demand for water along the line during two short periods may bring aboutemergenciesPassage threeThere are three types of stock that a business can hold:1.Stocks of raw materials (inputs brought from suppliers waiting to be used in theproduction process)2.Work in progress (incomplete products still in the process of being made)3.Stocks of finished products (finished goods of acceptable quality waiting to be soldto customers)The aim of stock control is to minimize the cost of holding these stocks whilst ensuring that there are enough materials for production to continue and be able to meet customer demand. Obtaining the correct balance is not easy and the stock control department will work closely with the purchasing and marketing departments.The marketing department should be able to provide sales forecasts for the coming weeks or months (this can be difficult if demand is seasonal or prone to unexpected fluctuation) and so allow stock control managers to judge the type, quantity and timing of stocks needed.It is the purchasing department’s responsibility to order the correct quantity and quality of these inputs, at a competitive price and from a reliable supplier who will deliver on time.As it is difficult to ensure that a business has exactly the correct amount of stock at any one time, the majority of firms will hold buffer stock. This is the “safe” amount of stock that needs to be held to cover unforeseen rises in demand or problems of reordering supplies.Good stock management by a firm will lower costs, improve efficiency and ensure production can meet fluctuations in customer demand. It will give the firm a competitive advantage as more efficient production can feed through to lower prices and also customers should always be satisfied as products will be available on demand.However, poor stock control can lead to problems associated with overstocking or stock-outs.If a business holds too much buffer stock (stock held in reserve) or overestimates the level of demand for its products, then it will overstock. Overstocking increase costs for businesses asholding stocks are an expense for firms for several reasons.1.Increases warehouse space needed2.Higher insurance costs needed3.Higher security costs needed to prevent theft4.Stocks may be damaged, become obsolete or perish (go out of date)5.Money spent buying the stocks could have been better spent elsewhereThe opposite of an overstock is a stock-out. This occurs when a businesses runs out of stocks. This can have severe consequences for the business:1.Loss of production (with workers still having to be paid but no products beingproduced)2.Potential loss of sales or missed orders. This can harm the reputation of thebusiness.In these circumstances a business may choose to increase the amount of stock they hold in reserve (buffer stock). There are advantages and disadvantages of increasing the stock level.( ) 66. The aim of stock control is _______.A. to minimize the cost of holding stocks and ensure productionB. to order the correct quantity and quality of stocksC. to provide sales forecasts for the coming weeks or monthsD. to judge the type, quantity and timing of stocks needed( ) 67. The word “buffer” in Line 19 probably means ________.A. protectionB. quantityC. reserveD. insurance( ) 68. The costs of overstocking include the following EXCEPT ___________.A. Increases warehouse space and higher insurance costs needed.B. Potential loss of sales or missed orders.C. Higher security costs needed to prevent theft.D. Stocks may be damaged, become obsolete or perish.( ) 69. Which of the following is one of the advantages of increasing the stock level?A. Costs of storage, rent and insuranceB. Less chance of loss of production time because of stock-outsC. Money tied up in stocks not being used elsewhere in the businessD. Large stocks subject to deterioration and theft( ) 70. Which of the following is not discussed in the passage?A. The types of stocks.B. The purpose of stock control.C. The importance of stock controlD. The methods of stock controlVI. Write a composition according to the following instructions. (15points)For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic. You should describe the meaning of third party logistics and explain the significance of it.Third Party Logistics参考答案及评分标准I. 评分标准：每题一分，翻译全称。
