08年5月国际商务英语等级考试(中级)试卷及答案

全国外经贸从业人员认证考试国际商务英语等级考试（中级）试卷2008年5月Ⅰ．Listening: 20%（听力，20分）Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear apassage. Listen carefully and decide whether the statements are true or false. Then write down “T”for “True”or “F”for “False”in the brackets for each statement. This section totals 5 points.（）1. Computers can help man complete many hand tasks.（）2. You can contact your friends in a second by E-mail.（）3. Some clever hackers can find ways to transfer dollars by E-mail.（）4. Computers have brought a great change into the world, they always do us benefit. （）5. New technology has both bright side and dark side.SectionBDirections: In this section, you will hear five English sentences. Listen carefully and translate them into Chinese. This section totals 10 points.1 _____________________________________________________2. ____________________________________________________1 / 143. ____________________________________________________4. ____________________________________________________5. ____________________________________________________.SectionCDirections:In this section, you will hear five short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a third voice will ask a question. Read the four Choices and decide which is the correct answer to the question you have heard. Then write down the right answer in the brackets for each question .This section totals 5 points.（）1. A. It’s sunny dayB. He doesn’t think it’s going to rain.C. He will take an umbrella.D. It won’t rain according to the weather forcast.（）2. A. She didn’t notice the coin collection.B. Betty probably collected the coins.C. She doesn’t like Bill’s collection of coins.D. Bill’s coins are very attractive.（）3. A. 10:30 B. 10:10 C. 11:00 D. 10:40（）4. A. He’ll attend it if the woman does so.B. He doubts if he’ll be able to attend it.C. He’s too tired to attend it.D. He’s eager to attend it.（）5. A. In a dressing shop.B. In a greengrocer’s.C. In a bookstore.D. In a cafe.II．Reading & Comprehension: 40%（阅读与理解，40分）2 / 14Section ADirections: There are ten incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then write down the right answer in the brackets for each sentence. This section totals 10 points, one point for each sentence.（）1 Please quote us your best price CIF Lagos, __________ the earliest date of shipment.A. statingB. statedC. stateD. to state（）2 If you can ______ us a 3% discount, we shall give you our initial order amounting to US$ 25,000.A. provideB. payC. guaranteeD. allow（）3 We regret our inability to agree ____________ your proposal to pack the goods ____________ cardboard boxes, because transshipment has to be made at HongKong for the goodsto be shipped to our port.A. on, inB. to, inC. with, inD. to, by（）4 We are faxing you this morning, asking you to amend the L/C ______________ “transs hipmentallowed.”A. to readB. to readingC. as readsD. reads（）5 We regret being unable to _____________ with the buy er’s request for covering insurance up to the inland city, as it is not stipulated in the contract.A. complyB. conformC. take upD. deal（）6 We require the bicycles to be packed in a wooden case ______ with soft materials.A. fullB. supportedC. paddedD. surrounded（）7 In our letter of May 5, we made __________ clear that shipment is to be effected in June.A. youB. themC. thatD. it（）8 _________ we would like to supply you with the product, we are unable to fill your order.A. As much asB. Much asC. Very muchD. As（）9 We can supply this type of furniture ________________ very favorable terms.3 / 14A. onB. forC. againstD. to（）10 We can only assume that an oversight has been made in making _____________ the order,A. outB. forC. atD. upSection BDirections: There are ten blanks in the following passage. You are required to choose the best one from the given four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Then write down the correct answer in the brackets. This section totals 10 points, one point for each blank.______1______ in 1983, this company is a trading firm specializing _______2______ the import and export of garments. Its business ________3________ covers various kinds of shirts, T-shirts, jackets, sportswear, etc.During the process of opening _______4________ and deepening of reform, the company has been vigorously ________5_______ the international market and its goods have been sold to countries and regions such as Europe, the Americas, Japan and Southeast Asia._______6_______ the traditional methods of trade, the company has been actively developing new business channels in recent years. Its import and export volume has gone up drastically. Last year the total trade amount reached US$90 million, an increase of 16% ________7_______ the year before.The company has always been ________8_________ great importance to the quality of products and business reputation. ________9_________ by the principle of equality and________10_________ benefit, it will further develop its economic and trade relations with other countries all over the world.（）1 A. FoundB. FoundedC. SetD. To be set（）2 A. for B. at C. toD. in（）3 A. scope B. linesC. kindD. type（）4 A. downB. out C. upD. for（）5 A. expanding B. extending C. exploring D. stretching（）6 A. Besides B. Beside C. Except D. Except for（）7 A. upB. over C. with D. to4 / 14（）8 A. enclosing B. sendingC. mailing D. attaching（）9 A. Guiding B. Guided C. To be guided D. To be guiding（）10 A. common B. public C. mutual D. neutralSection CDirections: There are two passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then write down the correct answerin the brackets for each question or statement. This section totals 20 points, two points for each question.Passage OneThe UK is extremely dependent on foreign trade. About 40 per cent of the population’s food and a large proportion of the raw materials used by industry have to be imported. In 1980 exports of goods and services were equal to about 25 per cent of the Gross National Product.In the exports of manufactures, the UK, in recent years, has done less well than her major competitors. The UK’s share of the value of the main manufacturing countries’ exports fell from 16 percent in 1980 to about 9 per cent in 1999. This was due to the fact that the volume of UK exports increased at an annual average rate of 5 per cent, only about one-half the rate achieved by the main manufacturing countries as a whole and about one-third the rate for Japan.Changes in the commodity composition of exports have been very small in recent years. The share of manufactured goods has increased slightly while the share of basic materials has declined. There has been a steady decline in the share of textiles and an increase in the share of chemicals in total exports. Over the next decade the possibility of exporting North Sea Oil and the diminishing dependence on imported oil should have a beneficial effect on the UK’s visible trade balance.The most striking change in the geographical distribution of UK exports in recent years has been the swing away from the traditional Commonwealth markets and a growing dependence on the market in Western Europe. Exports to Western Europeaccounted for about5 / 1434 per cent of UK exports in 1989 but by 2000 this share had grown to nearly 60 per cent. This is much in line with developments in world trade as a whole, because trade between industrialized countries has been the fastest growing sector of world trade. The other important development is the growing importance of the markets in the oil-exporting countries.（）1. The export of manufactures of U.K. during recent years .A. has risen.B. has done better than the major competitors.C. has fallenD. has done less well that developing countries.（）2. The export of textiles .A. has declinedB. has declined sharplyC. has increased slightlyD. has increased sharply（）3. The export of basic materials .A. has increasedB. has declinedC. has remained steadyD. has little changed（）4. What is the most striking change in UK exports?A. The swing away from the traditional Commonwealth markets and a growingdependence on the market in Western Europe.B. Changes in the commodity composition of exports.C. The increase of the share of manufactured goods and the decline of the share ofbasic materials.D. the beneficial effect of the export of oil on the UK’s visible trade balance.（）5. Which statement is not true?A. UK is exporting more to Western Europe.B. trade between UK and Western Europe has been the fastest growing sector of6 / 14world trade.C. UK will possibly import less oil over the next decade.D. UK is exporting more chemicals.Passage TwoIs a quiet revolution under way in the nation’s shopping habits? Are we gradually allowing an increasingly select number of large companies to take care of all our basic requirements? The supermarket chains certainly hope so. ‘Peop le don’t have the time to shop around any more. If they’re happy with the quality of a company’s service, then they’re likely to buy other product types from them as well,’ says Jim Austin, an industry analyst.With the major supermarket brands such as Tesco, J Sainsbury and Asda already offering financial services, credit cards, own-label clothing, mobile phones, and cut-price electrical goods including computers, Austin believes that the supermarkets’ diversification is set to continue.‘The UK retail food market is saturated, so their only real prospect of growth is either to enter foreign markets or diversify into new markets at home..’Tesco and J Sainsbury have done both. Having already bought foreign subsidiaries, both large supermarket chains have set up their own banks in order to offer customers financial services such as personal loans, mortgages and savings accounts.Together, the two new banks took over ￡2bn of customer deposits within the first year of trading. ‘They are winning business by using a lower cost base to offer their customers better interest rates on savings than traditional banks,’ says Austin.However, there are question marks over long-term profitability. The traditional providers say there is bound to come a point when the new banks will eventually want to widen margins and boost profits. ‘When they start to raise prices, they might create bad publicity, which could hurt their brand,’ says one observer. ‘How will a major supermarket react, for instance, when it is faced with having to repossess a regular shopper’s home?’Shoppers, however, do not share these fears. A recent survey of 1,000 people by brand consultants Cook & Pearson concludes that shoppers will continue to buy a wider range of goods and services from supermarkets. Many people said that they would be prepared to buy7 / 14a supermarket own-label car or even a house from a supermarket-branded estate agent. Interest was also shown in combining a food shopping trip with a visit to a supermarket dentist.Loyalty schemes are another incentive for customers. ‘Most supermarkets now offer bonus points with every purchase. These points add up to free air miles or cash discounts, so it really pays to stay loyal to the brand in all its diversified forms,’ says Austin.（）6 Why are the large UK supermarket chains diversifying? _____________.A. Because the retail food market in the UK has been occupied by foreigncompanies.B. Because the retail food market in the UK is saturated.C. Because the retail food market in the UK is quite small.D. Because diversification into new markets can promote the growth of the retailfood market in the UK.（）7 How are the supermarkets able to attract business in the banking sector?____________.A. Because they can offer more services.B. Because they can offer more varieties of commodities.C. Because they can offer better interest rates.D. Because they can offer free car parking for customers.（）8 What are the risks involved with brandstretching?_________________.A. There may come a point when providers will want to raise prices.B. There may come a point when providers lose all their banking business.C. There may come a point when customers lose their confidence in the bankingsector.D. All the UK large supermarkets will have to close all their banking business. （）9 How do the large UK supermarket chains encourage brand loyalty? ___________.A. By offering free samples of commodities.B. By offering a wide range of goods and services.C. By offering convenient banking services.D. By offering loyalty schemes like bonus points.8 / 14（）10 The headline “Banking on a brand” means ______________.A. selling a brandB. purchasing a brandC. relying on a brandD. stretching a brandIII．Business Translation: 20%（商务翻译，20分）Section ADirections: There are ten terms in this section. Translate the English terms into Chinese and the Chinese terms into English. Then write down the translation on the paper. This section totals 10 points, one point for each term.1 potential business2 commercial counselor3 offer sheet4 proforma invoice5 shipping marks6 舱位7 空白背书 8 保兑信用证9 运费到付 10 国际商会Section BDirections: Translate the following five Chinese sentences into English. Then write down the translation on the paper.This part totals 10 points, two points for each sentence.9 / 141从网上得知贵公司名称和地址，并了解到你公司经营玩具的进出口。

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATEExaminations in English as a Foreign LanguageBUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATETest of Listening PART ONE Questions 1-12 You will hear three telephone conversations or messages. Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below. You will hear each recording twice. * Conversation one (Questions 1-4) Look at note below. You will hear a man phoning company about an order. Lewis & Thorn Printers Telephone Message Message for: Mark HansonOliver Martin rang from (1)_____________________________________. He hasn't received the (2)__________________________________ he ordered for a (3) _____________________________ later this month .Wants to change the quantity to (4) _______________________________ --- to be ready tomorrow. Will fax details if needed. * Conversation Two (Question 5-8) Look at the notes below. You will hear a conversation between two friends about a job vacancy. Job with Alba as (5)________________________________________ Responsible for (6) ________________________________________ Must have knowledge of (7)__________________________________________________ Apply by (8)______________________________________ * Conversation Three (Questions 9-12) Look at the notes below. You will hear a telephone conversation about arranging a meeting. FINANCE MEETING Need to discuss (9)__________________________________________.Aim to produce new (10)______________________________________________.Check that the Sales Co-ordinator and the (11)_______________________________ can come.Arrange for a (12) __________________________________________ to be available. PART TWO Questions 13-22 Section One Questions 13-17 You will hear five short recordings. Each person is talking on the phone. listen each recording, decide what is the main topic of their call. Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording. So not use any letter more than once. You will hear the five recordings twice. 13 ____ 14 ____ 15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ A a departmental meeting B a job interview C negotiations with buyers D a visit to a factory E a shareholders' meeting F a training session G a conference H a visit to trade exhibition Section Two Question 18-22 You will hear another five short recordings. Each speaker recently attended an interview. For each recording, decide what the speaker is saying about the interview they attended. Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. You will hear the five recordings twice. 18 __ 19___ 20___ 21___ 22___ A I didn't express myself well. B I misunderstood the advertisement. C It was shorter than I expected. D I wasn't appropriately dressed. E It was poorly organized. F There were too many applicants. G I did too much preparation. H One of the questions surprised me PART THREE Questions 23-30 You will hear a radio interview with Peter Williams about training within small businesses. For each question 23-30, make one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer. You will hear the recording twice. 23 What was Peter Williams doing immediately before he started his research? A He was managing the training department of a large company. B He was running a training programme at a university. C He was running his own small business. 24 In his resear ch, what did Peter Williams find about training in small firms? A They spend too little on training. B They are unaware of their training expenses. C They receive state subsidies for training. 25 Small firms do not have specific training budgets because A they do not want to invest in training. B they do not have time to provide training. C they do not plan their training. 26 When calculating the cost of in-house training, many small firms do not include A course fees . B managers' time. C accountants' costs. 27 What do the majority of small firms spend on training? A less than 1% of their payroll. B 1-5% of their annual payroll. C more than 10% of their payroll. 28 Peter Williams thinks that the best training involves A observing an expert do the job B going on special training courses. C doing the job under supervision. 29 Above all else, small businesses want training that A will answer their short-term needs. B does not require immediate investment. C will help their planning procedures. 30 The first university courses for small companies will deal with A business growth. B computing needs. C structural change. You now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to your Answer Sheet.。

Ⅰ．Listening: 20%（听力，20分）Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear a passage. Listen carefully and decide whether the statements are true or false. Then write down “T” for “True” or “F” for “False” in the brackets for each statement. This se ction totals 5 points.（）1. Computers can help man complete many hand tasks.（）2. You can contact your friends in a second by E-mail.（）3. Some clever hackers can find ways to transfer dollars by E-mail.（）4. Computers have brought a great change into the world, they always do us benefit.（）5. New technology has both bright side and dark side.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear five English sentences. Listen carefully and translate them into Chinese. This section totals 10 points.1 _____________________________________________________2. ____________________________________________________3. ___________________ _______________________ __________4. _______________________________ ___________ __________5. ______________________________ ____________ __________.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear five short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a third voice will ask a question. Read the four Choices and decide which is the correct answer to the question you have heard. Then write down the right answer in the brackets for each question .This section totals 5 points.（）1. A. It’s sunny dayB. He doesn’t think it’s goin g to rain.C. He will take an umbrella.D. It won’t rain according to the weather forcast.（）2. A. She didn’t notice the coin collection.B. Betty probably collected the coins.C. She doesn’t like Bill’s collection of coins.D. Bill’s coins are very attractive.（）3. A. 10:30 B. 10:10 C.11:00 D. 10:40（）4. A. He’ll attend it if the woman does so.B. He doubts if he’ll be able to attend it.C. He’s too tired to atte nd it.D. He’s eager to attend it.（）5. A. In a dressing shop.B. In a greengrocer’s.C. In a bookstore.D. In a cafe.II．Reading & Comprehension: 40%（阅读与理解，40分）Section ADirections: There are ten incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then write down the right answer in the brackets for each sentence. This section totals 10 points, one point for each sentence.（）1 Please quote us your best price CIF Lagos, __________ the earliest date of shipment.A. statingB. statedC.state D. to state（）2 If you can ___ ___ us a 3% discount, we shall give you our initial order amounting to US$ 25,000.A. provideB. payC.guarantee D. allow（）3 We regret our inability to agree ____________ your proposal to pack the goods ____________ cardboard boxes, because transshipment has to be made at Hong Kong for the goods to be shipped to our port.A. on, inB. to, inC. with, inD. to, by （）4 We are faxing you this morning, asking you to amend the L/C ______________ “transshipment allowed.”A. to readB. to readingC. asreads D. reads（）5 We regret being unable to _____________ with the buyer’s request for covering insurance up to the inland city, as it is not stipulated in the contract.A. complyB. conformC. take upD. deal（）6 We require the bicycles to be packed in a wooden case ___ ___ with soft materials.A. fullB. supportedC. paddedD. surrounded（）7 In our letter of May 5, we made ______ ____ clear that shipment is to be effected in June.A. youB. themC.that D. it（）8 _________ we would like to supply you with the product, we are unable to fill your order.A. As much asB. Much asC. Verymuch D. As（）9 We can supply this type of furniture ________________ very favorable terms.A. onB. forC. againstD. to （）10 We can only assume that an oversight has been made in making _____________ the order,A. outB. forC.at D. upSection BDirections: There are ten blanks in the following passage. You are required to choose the best one from the given four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Then write down the correct answer in the brackets. This section totals 10 points, one point for each blank. ______1______ in 1983, this company is a trading firm specializing _______2______ the import and export of garments. Its business ________3________ covers various kinds of shirts, T-shirts, jackets, sportswear, etc.During the process of opening _______4________ and deepening of reform, the company has been vigorously ________5_______ the international market and its goods have been sold to countries and regions such as Europe, the Americas, Japan and Southeast Asia. _______6_______ the traditional methods of trade, the company has been actively developing new business channels in recent years. Its import and export volume has gone up drastically. Last year the total trade amount reached US$90 million, an increase of 16% ________7_______ the year before.The company has always been ________8_________ great importance to the quality of products and business reputation. ________9_________ by the principle of equality and ________10_________ benefit, it will further develop its economic and trade relations with other countries all over the world.（）1 A. Found B. Founded C.Set D. To be set（）2 A. for B. at C.to D. in（）3 A. scope B. lines C.kind D. type（）4 A. down B. out C.up D. for（）5 A. expanding B. extending C.exploring D. stretching（）6 A. Besides B. Beside C.Except D. Except for（）7 A. up B. over C.with D. to（）8 A. enclosing B. sending C.mailing D. attaching（）9 A. Guiding B. Guided C. To beguided D. To be guiding（）10 A. common B. public C.mutual D. neutralSection CDirections: There are two passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then write down the correct answer in the brackets for each question or statement. This section totals 20 points, two points for each question.Passage OneThe UK is extremely dependent on forei gn trade. About 40 per cent of the population’s food and a large proportion of the raw materials used by industry have to be imported. In 1980 exports of goods and services were equal to about 25 per cent of the Gross National Product.In the exports of manufactures, the UK, in recent years, has done less well than her major competitors. The UK’s share of the value of the main manufacturing countries’ exports fell from 16 percent in 1980 to about 9 per cent in 1999. This was due to the fact that the volume of UK exports increased at an annual average rate of 5 per cent, only about one-half the rate achieved by the main manufacturing countries as a whole and about one-third the rate for Japan.Changes in the commodity composition of exports have been very small in recent years. The share of manufactured goods has increased slightly while the share of basic materials has declined. There has been a steady decline in the share of textiles and an increase in the share of chemicals in total exports. Over the next decade the possibility of exporting North Sea Oil and the diminishing dependence on imported oil should have a beneficial effect on the UK’s visible trade balance.The most striking change in the geographical distribution of UK exports in recent years has been the swing away from the traditional Commonwealth markets and a growing dependence on the market in Western Europe. Exports to Western Europe accounted forabout 34 per cent of UK exports in 1989 but by 2000 this share had grown to nearly 60 per cent. This is much in line with developments in world trade as a whole, because trade between industrialized countries has been the fastest growing sector of world trade. The other important development is the growing importance of the markets in the oil-exporting countries.（）1. The export of manufactures of U.K. during recentyears .A. has risen.B. has done better than the major competitors.C. has fallenD. has done less well that developing countries.（）2. The export of textiles .A. has declinedB. has declined sharplyC. has increased slightlyD. has increased sharply（）3. The export of basic materials .A. has increasedB. has declinedC. has remained steadyD. has little changed（）4. What is the most striking change in UK exports?A. The swing away from the traditional Commonwealth markets and a growing dependence on the market in Western Europe.B. Changes in the commodity composition of exports.C. The increase of the share of manufactured goods and the decline of the share of basic materials.D. the beneficial effect of the export of oil on the UK’s visible trade balance. （）5. Which statement is not true?A. UK is exporting more to Western Europe.B. trade between UK and Western Europe has been the fastest growing sector of world trade.C. UK will possibly import less oil over the next decade.D. UK is exporting more chemicals.Passage TwoIs a quiet revolution under way in the nation’s shopping habits? Are we gradually allowing an increasingly select number of large companies to take care of all our basic requirements? The supermarket chains certainly hope so. ‘People don’t have the time to shop around any more. If they’re happy with the quality of a company’sservice, then they’re likely to buy other product types from them as well,’ says Jim Austin, an industry analyst.With the major supermarket brands such as Tesco, J Sainsbury and Asda already offering financial services, credit cards, own-label clothing, mobile phones, and cut-pric e electrical goods including computers, Austin believes that the supermarkets’ diversification is set to continue.‘The UK retail food market is saturated, so their only real prospect of growth is either to enter foreign markets or diversify into new markets at home..’ Tesco and J Sainsbury have done both. Having already bought foreign subsidiaries, both large supermarket chains have set up their own banks in order to offer customers financial services such as personal loans, mortgages and savings accounts.Together, the two new banks took over ￡2bn of customer deposits within the first year of trading. ‘They are winning business by using a lower cost base to offer their customers better interest rates on savings than traditional banks,’ says Austi n.However, there are question marks over long-term profitability. The traditional providers say there is bound to come a point when the new banks will eventually want to widen margins and boost profits. ‘When they start to raise prices, they might cr eate bad publicity, which could hurt their brand,’ says one observer. ‘How will a major supermarket react, for instance, when it is faced with having to repossess a regular shopper’s home?’Shoppers, however, do not share these fears. A recent survey of 1,000 people by brand consultants Cook & Pearson concludes that shoppers will continue to buy a wider range of goods and services from supermarkets. Many people said that they would be prepared to buy a supermarket own-label car or even a house from a supermarket-branded estate agent. Interest was also shown in combining a food shopping trip with a visit to a supermarket dentist.Loyalty schemes are another incentive for customers. ‘Most supermarkets now offer bonus points with every purchase. These points add up to free air miles or cash discounts, so it really pays to stay loyal to the brand in all its diversified forms,’ says Austin.（）6 Why are the large UK supermarket chains diversifying? _____________.A. Because the retail food market in the UK has been occupied by foreign companies.B. Because the retail food market in the UK is saturated.C. Because the retail food market in the UK is quite small.D. Because diversification into new markets can promote the growth of the retail food market in the UK.（）7 How are the supermarkets able to attract business in the banking sector? ____________.A. Because they can offer more services.B. Because they can offer more varieties of commodities.C. Because they can offer better interest rates.D. Because they can offer free car parking for customers.（）8 What are the risks involved with brandstretching? _________________.A. There may come a point when providers will want to raise prices.B. There may come a point when providers lose all their banking business.C. There may come a point when customers lose their confidence in the banking sector.D. All the UK large supermarkets will have to close all their banking business. （）9 How do the large UK supermarket chains encourage brand loyalty?___________.A. By offering free samples of commodities.B. By offering a wide range of goods and services.C. By offering convenient banking services.D. By offering loyalty schemes like bonus points.（）10 The headline “Banking on a brand” means ______________.A. selling a brandB. purchasing a brandC. relying on a brandD. stretching a brandIII．Business Translation: 20%（商务翻译，20分）Section ADirections: There are ten terms in this section. Translate the English terms into Chinese and the Chinese terms into English. Then write down the translation on the paper. This section totals 10 points, one point for each term.1 potential business2 commercial counselor3 offer sheet4 proforma invoice5 shipping marks6 舱位7 空白背书 8 保兑信用证9 运费到付 10 国际商会Section BDirections: Translate the following five Chinese sentences into English. Then write down the translation on the paper. This part totals 10 points, two points for each sentence.1从网上得知贵公司名称和XXX，并了解到你公司经营玩具的进出口。

PART TWOYou work in the Market Survey institute. After careful research ,you receive fourcharts.Read the following charts which show , the trend of consumer confidence, real hourly wages, employment and credit development. The years are given ,while the other numbers are not presented. But the lines in the charts clearly show , the directions ofdevelopment.. Use the information in the charts to write a report (about 100- 120 words) analyzing the reason why the consumer confidence increases.. Write on your Answer Sheet.写作部分参考答案(Sample for reference)PART TWONear the end of 1994, people suddenly become "rich’’, buying a lot of things. We have received the report that the real hourly wages of workers become 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 come 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.。

K1+478～K1+5888段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第1部分1页脚内容全国外经贸从业人员认证考试国际商务英语等级考试（中级）试卷2008年5月Ⅰ．Listening: 20%（听力，20分）Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear apassage. Listen carefully and decide whether the statements are true or false. Then write down “T ” for “True ” or “F ” for “False ” in the brackets for each statement. This section totals 5 points.（ ）1. Computers can help man complete many hand tasks.（ ）2. You can contact your friends in a second by E-mail.（ ）3. Some clever hackers can find ways to transfer dollars by E-mail.（ ）4. Computers have brought a great change into the world, they always do us benefit.（ ）5. New technology has both bright side and dark side.SectionBDirections: In this section, you will hear five English sentences. Listen carefully and translate them into Chinese. This section totals 10 points.1K1+478～K1+5888段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第1部分_____________________________________________________2.____________________________________________________3. ____________________________________________________4. ____________________________________________________5. ____________________________________________________.SectionCDirections:In this section, you will hear five short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a third voice will ask a question. Read the four Choices and decide which is the correct answer to the question you have heard. Then write down the right answer in the brackets for each question .This section totals 5 points.（）1. A. It’s sunny dayB. He doesn’t think it’s going to rain.C. He will take an umbrella.D. It won’t rain according to the weather forcast.（）2. A. She didn’t notice the coin collection.B. Betty probably collected the coins.C. She doesn’t like Bill’s collection of coins.D. Bill’s coins are very attractive.（）3. A. 10:30 B. 10:10 C. 11:00 D. 10:40（）4. A. He’ll attend it if the woman does so.B. He doubts if he’ll be able to attend it.C. He’s too tired to attend it.D. He’s eager to attend it.（）5. A. In a dressing shop.B. In a greengrocer’s.2页脚内容K1+478～K1+5888段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第1部分3页脚内容C. In a bookstore.D. In a cafe.II ．Reading & Comprehension: 40%（阅读与理解，40分）Section ADirections: There are ten incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then write down the right answer in the brackets for each sentence. This section totals 10 points, one point for each sentence.（ ）1 Please quote us your best price CIF Lagos, __________ theearliest date of shipment.A. statingB. statedC. stateD. to state（ ）2 If you can ______ us a 3% discount, we shall give you our initialorder amounting to US$ 25,000.A. provideB. payC. guaranteeD. allow（ ）3 We regret our inability to agree ____________ your proposal topack the goods ____________ cardboard boxes, because transshipment has to be made at Hong Kong for the goodsto be shipped to our port.A. on, inB. to, inC. with, inD. to, by（ ）4 We are faxing you this morning, asking you to amend the L/C______________ “transs hipmentallowed.”A. to readB. to readingC. as readsD. reads（ ）5 We regret being unable to _____________ with the buy er’srequest for covering insurance up to the inland city, as it is not stipulated in the contract.A. complyB. conformC. take upD. deal（ ）6 We require the bicycles to be packed in a wooden case ______with soft materials.A. fullB. supportedC. paddedD. surroundedK1+478～K1+5888段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第1部分（）7 In our letter of May 5, we made __________ clear that shipment is to be effected in June.A. youB. themC. thatD. it（）8 _________ we would like to supply you with the product, we are unable to fill your order.A. As much asB. Much asC. Very muchD. As（）9 We can supply this type of furniture ________________ very favorable terms.A. onB. forC. againstD. to（）10 We can only assume that an oversight has been made in making _____________ the order,A. outB. forC. atD. upSection BDirections: There are ten blanks in the following passage. You are required to choose the best one from the given four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Then write down the correct answer in the brackets. This section totals 10 points, one point for each blank.______1______ in 1983, this company is a trading firm specializing _______2______ the import and export of garments. Its business ________3________ covers various kinds of shirts, T-shirts, jackets, sportswear, etc.During the process of opening _______4________ and deepening of reform, the company has been vigorously ________5_______ the international market and its goods have been sold to countries and regions such as Europe, the Americas, Japan and Southeast Asia._______6_______ the traditional methods of trade, the company has been actively developing new business channels in recent years. Its import and export volume has gone up drastically. Last year the total trade amount reached US$90 million, an increase of 16% ________7_______ the year before.The company has always been ________8_________ great importance to the quality of products and business reputation. ________9_________ by the principle of equality4页脚内容K1+478～K1+5888段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第1部分and________10_________ benefit, it will further develop its economic and trade relations with other countries all over the world.（）1 A. FoundB. FoundedC. SetD. To be set（）2 A. for B. at C. toD. in（）3 A. scope B. linesC. kindD. type（）4 A. downB. out C. upD. for（）5 A. expanding B. extending C. exploring D. stretching（）6 A. Besides B. Beside C. Except D. Except for（）7 A. upB. over C. with D. to（）8 A. enclosing B. sendingC. mailing D. attaching（）9 A. Guiding B. Guided C. To be guided D. To be guiding（）10 A. common B. public C. mutual D. neutralSection CDirections: There are two passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then write down the correct answerin the brackets for each question or statement. This section totals 20 points, two points for each question.Passage OneThe UK is extremely dependent on foreign trade. About 40 per cent of the population’s food and a large proportion of the raw materials used by industry have to be imported. In 1980 exports of goods and services were equal to about 25 per cent of the Gross National Product.In the exports of manufactures, the UK, in recent years, has done less well than her major competitors. The UK’s share of the value of the main manufacturing countries’ exports fell from 16 percent in 1980 to about 9 per cent in 1999. This was due to the fact that the volume of UK exports increased at an annual average rate of 5 per cent, only about one-half the rate achieved by the main manufacturing countries as a whole and about one-third the rate for Japan.5页脚内容K1+478～K1+5888段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第1部分Changes in the commodity composition of exports have been very small in recent years. The share of manufactured goods has increased slightly while the share of basic materials has declined. There has been a steady decline in the share of textiles and an increase in the share of chemicals in total exports. Over the next decade the possibility of exporting North Sea Oil and the diminishing dependence on imported oil should have a beneficial effect on the UK’s visible trade balance.The most striking change in the geographical distribution of UK exports in recent years has been the swing away from the traditional Commonwealth markets and a growing dependence on the market in Western Europe. Exports to Western Europeaccounted for about 34 per cent of UK exports in 1989 but by 2000 this share had grown to nearly 60 per cent. This is much in line with developments in world trade as a whole, because trade between industrialized countries has been the fastest growing sector of world trade. The other important development is the growing importance of the markets in the oil-exporting countries.（）1. The export of manufactures of U.K. during recent years .A. has risen.B. has done better than the major competitors.C. has fallenD. has done less well that developing countries.（）2. The export of textiles .A. has declinedB. has declined sharplyC. has increased slightlyD. has increased sharply（）3. The export of basic materials .A. has increasedB. has declinedC. has remained steadyD. has little changed（）4. What is the most striking change in UK exports?6页脚内容K1+478～K1+5888段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第1部分A. The swing away from the traditional Commonwealth markets and agrowing dependence on the market in Western Europe.B. Changes in the commodity composition of exports.C. The increase of the share of manufactured goods and the decline of theshare of basic materials.D. the beneficial effect of the export of oil on the UK’s visible trade balance.（）5. Which statement is not true?A. UK is exporting more to Western Europe.B. trade between UK and Western Europe has been the fastest growingsector of world trade.C. UK will possibly import less oil over the next decade.D. UK is exporting more chemicals.Passage TwoIs a quiet revolution under way in the nation’s shopping habits? Are we gradually allowing an increasingly select number of large companies to take care of all our basic requirements? The supermarket chains certainly hope so. ‘Peop le don’t have the time to shop around any more. If they’re happy with the quality of a company’s service, then they’re likely to buy other product types from them as well,’ says Jim Austin, an industry analyst.With the major supermarket brands such as Tesco, J Sainsbury and Asda already offering financial services, credit cards, own-label clothing, mobile phones, and cut-price electrical goods including computers, Austin believes that the supermarkets’ diversification is set to continue.‘The UK retail food market is saturated, so their only real prospect of growth is either to enter foreign markets or diversify into new markets at home..’Tesco and J Sainsbury have done both. Having already bought foreign subsidiaries, both large supermarket chains have set up their own banks in order to offer customers financial services such as personal loans, mortgages and savings accounts.Together, the two new banks took over ￡2bn of customer deposits within the first year of trading. ‘They are winning business by using a lower cost base to offer their7页脚内容K1+478～K1+5888段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第1部分customers better interest rates on savings than traditional banks,’ says Austin.However, there are question marks over long-term profitability. The traditional providers say there is bound to come a point when the new banks will eventually want to widen margins and boost profits. ‘When they start to raise prices, they might create bad publicity, which could hurt their brand,’ says one observer. ‘How will a major supermarket react, for instance, when it is faced with having to repossess a regular shopper’s home?’Shoppers, however, do not share these fears. A recent survey of 1,000 people by brand consultants Cook & Pearson concludes that shoppers will continue to buy a wider range of goods and services from supermarkets. Many people said that they would be prepared to buy a supermarket own-label car or even a house from a supermarket-branded estate agent. Interest was also shown in combining a food shopping trip with a visit to a supermarket dentist.Loyalty schemes are another incentive for customers. ‘Most supermarkets now offer bonus points with every purchase. These points add up to free air miles or cash discounts, so it really pays to stay loyal to the brand in all its diversified forms,’ says Austin.（）6 Why are the large UK supermarket chains diversifying? _____________.A. Because the retail food market in the UK has been occupied by foreigncompanies.B. Because the retail food market in the UK is saturated.C. Because the retail food market in the UK is quite small.D. Because diversification into new markets can promote the growth of theretail food market in the UK.（）7 How are the supermarkets able to attract business in the banking sector? ____________.A. Because they can offer more services.B. Because they can offer more varieties of commodities.C. Because they can offer better interest rates.D. Because they can offer free car parking for customers.（）8 What are the risks involved with brandstretching?_________________.A. There may come a point when providers will want to raise prices.8页脚内容K1+478～K1+5888段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第1部分9页脚内容B. There may come a point when providers lose all their banking business.C. There may come a point when customers lose their confidence in thebanking sector.D. All the UK large supermarkets will have to close all their banking business.（ ）9 How do the large UK supermarket chains encourage brand loyalty? ___________.A. By offering free samples of commodities.B. By offering a wide range of goods and services.C. By offering convenient banking services.D. By offering loyalty schemes like bonus points.（ ）10 The headline “Banking on a brand ” means ______________.A. selling a brandB. purchasing a brandC. relying on a brandD. stretching a brandIII ．Business Translation: 20%（商务翻译，20分）Section ADirections : There are ten terms in this section. Translate the English terms into Chinese and the Chinese terms into English. Then write down the translation on the paper. This section totals 10 points, one point for each term.1 potential business2 commercial counselor3 offer sheet4 proforma invoice5 shipping marks6 舱位K1+478～K1+5888段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第1部分10页脚内容7 空白背书 8 保兑信用证9 运费到付 10 国际商会Section BDirections : Translate the following five Chinese sentences into English. Then write down the translation on the paper.This part totals 10 points, two points for each sentence.1从网上得知贵公司名称和地址，并了解到你公司经营玩具的进出口。

商务英语中级试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The company is expected to ________ a new product next month.A) launchB) landC) crashD) crash答案：A2. The negotiations were ________ due to a lack of common ground.A) brokenB) broken offC) broken downD) broken up答案：B3. The manager is ________ for the success of the project.A) in chargeB) on chargeC) in charge ofD) on charge of答案：C4. The company has decided to ________ its operations in Asia.A) expandB) extendC) enlargeD) stretch答案：A5. The report ________ the financial situation of the company.A) outlinesB) outlinesC) delineatesD) describes答案：A6. The new policy will ________ the market.A) impactB) affectC) influenceD) effect答案：A7. The team ________ a new strategy for the upcoming project.A) devisedB) designedC) plannedD) schemed答案：B8. The project was ________ due to unforeseen circumstances.A) postponedB) delayedC) deferredD) put off答案：A9. The company is ________ to increase its market share.A) aimingB) targetingC) focusingD) concentrating答案：B10. The CEO gave a ________ speech at the annual meeting.A) motivationalB) motivationalC) inspiringD) encouraging答案：A二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. The company's ________ has been consistently improving over the past few years.答案：profitability2. The ________ of the product was a major concern for the marketing team.答案：positioning3. The ________ of the new initiative was met with skepticism by some stakeholders.答案：feasibility4. The ________ of the company's assets is a complex process.答案：liquidation5. The ________ of the merger was announced at the annual shareholders' meeting.答案：completion6. The ________ of the project was delayed due to technical difficulties.答案：implementation7. The ________ of the company's stock has been steadily increasing.答案：value8. The ________ of the new product line was a strategic decision.答案：introduction9. The ________ of the company's financial records is a legal requirement.答案：disclosure10. The ________ of the contract was a contentious issueduring negotiations.答案：termination三、阅读理解题（每题3分，共30分）阅读以下商务场景对话，并回答相关问题。

国际商务英语等级考试中级-真题3国际商务英语等级考试中级真题1．Reading & Comprehension: 40%（阅读与理解，40分）Section A1.There is a steady demand in Europe leather gloves high quality.A. for, inB. for, ofC. at, withD. in, of2.We assure our clients delivery within 20 days after receipt of L/C.A. aboutB. inC. ofD. with3.An L/C should be established in our favor by documentary draft at sixty days? sight.A. availableB. availingC. payingD. paid4.Insurance is to be _____by the buyer if transaction is concluded on FOB or CFR basis.A. takenB. coveredC. doneD. made5.We will pack the goods according to our usual practice ifwe do not hear from you the contrary.A. onB. toC. inD. as6.Shipment is to be made during March to May ______ three equal lots.A. inB. atC. byD. on7. Some customers requested us to ______ our price because they considered it too high.A. put downB. get downC. take downD. bring down8 .We must apologize for this error, which resulted _______carelessness in our packing department.A. inB. atC. fromD. for9 .We hereby authorize you to ________ on us at 60 days after sight to the extent of USD20,000.00.A. openB. establishC. drawD. build10. _______ we are appreciating the good quality of your blacktea, we regret that your price appears to be on the high side.A. WhileB. WhenC. HoweverD. ThereforeSection BDear SirWith 1 to Our S/C No.7904 of August 8, we 2 to say that your L/C has not reached us up to now. This has caused us much 3 as the goods have been 4 for quite some time and we have already made preparations for shipment according tothe 5 of the said S/C.The demand of late has been so great that we find it hard to 6 them for you any longer. However, in 7 of our friendly business relations, we are prepared to wait for your L/C, which must reach us 8 October 5, 2006. If we again fail to receive your L/C in time, we shall 9 our S/C and ask you to refund to us the storage charges we have paid on your behalf.Your cooperation in this respect will be 10 .Sincerely yours（）1. A. refer B. reference C. regards D. regarding（）2. A. regret B. regretted C. regretting D. regrettable（）3. A. inconvenience B. issues C. problem D. question（）4. A. made B. open C. ready D. produced（）5. A. regulation B. stipulation C. rule D. specification（）6. A. remain B. sell C. supply D. keep（）7. A. regard B. respect C. view D. term（）8. A. not later than B. later than C. no more than D. none later than（）9. A. call B. reject C. refuse D. cancel（）10. A. grateful B. thankful C. appreciated D. obligedSection CPassage OneAs a manager, I rely a lot on e-mail; especially with two telecommuters on my staff. After seeing how e-mails have come back to haunt so many executives in court, I'm wondering what should one avoid e-mailing?I just read about a big Hollywood star who decided that he was going to seek a divorce from his spouse of 22 years. He didn't sit down to talk to her about this. He didn't even give her a call. Nope, he e-mailed her about it.Unfortunately, he's not the only one who has broken his vows through e-mail. Many of us have e-mailed someone over something that was far too important, far too nuanced, far too personal toe-mail. Below is a list of times not to hit send. For more, check out The Boss's Survival Guide by Rosner, Halcrow and Levins (McGraw Hill, 2000).Don't e-mail big stuff. Don't e-mail an announcement about a merger, acquisition, reorganization or downsizing. If it's a big deal then you need to tell your people face-to-face. Reading a major announcement in an e-mail isn't as bad as reading it for the first time in the newspaper, but it's close.Don't e-mail policy changes that will generate questions. Changes in sick leave or vacation time policies or benefits coverage will generate questions. As a general rule, anything that hits someone's wallet should be explained face-to-face.Stop e-mails that become a tennis match. We've all known e-mail debates that have volleyed back and forth more times than a tennis ball at Wimbledon. If an e-mail goes back and forth morethan three times —and especially if the distribution list gets bigger — that's a sure sign that the discussion is bigger than e-mail. Call a halt and bring people together to resolve the issue.Don't put anything confidential in e-mail. That includes: Salaries, comments about performance, etc.Don't put anything in e-mail that you don't want to see in the newspaper or hear in court. Now that organizations as diverse as Microsoft and the White House have found their internal e-mail printed in newspapers and read in court, you know that even "private" e-mail is not really private. Nor can it be easily deleted.Which leads to the big issue — are you hiding behind your e-mail? Some managers rely one-mail in lieu of face-to-face conversation. It's especially tempting when people are off-site; such as telecommuters, vendors, or independent contractors. E-mail is more easily misinterpreted because it doesn't allow for give-and-take discussion and people aren't guided by facial expressions and vocal intonations. And the more dependent you are on e-mail, the more mysterious you become. Even theWizard of Oz learned that being the man behind the curtain only gets you so far. Go down the hall, hang out in the lunchroom, or pick up the phone at least some of the time.Follow these tips and what you are trying to say won't get divorced from the way that you say it.1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true?A. Even "private" e-mail is not really private.B. E-mails are more easily misinterpreted.C. “Private” emails cannot be easily deleted.D. No “private” emails can be really del eted.2. The fact that organizations as diverse as Microsoft and the White House have found their internal e-mail printed in newspapers and read in court indicates that .A. people should not use emails in their work.B. even "private" e-mail is not really private.C. emails have brought people too much trouble and inconvenience.D. emails will lead to a lot of law suits.3. The expression “in lieu of” in the paragraph above the last means _______.A. instead ofB. in line withC. in spite ofD. prior to4. According to the passage, all the following should be explained face-to-face except _______.A. anything that hits someone's walletB. Changes in the time of conferencesC. changes in sick leaveD. changes in holiday time policies5. The best title for this passage would be_________________.A. The Importance of E-mail in BusinessB. The Popularity of E-mail in BusinessC. E-mail Always a Must in Business CommunicationD. E-mail Not Always the Best MessengerPassage TwoEconomic "globalization" is a historical process, the result of human innovation and technological progress. It refers to the increasing integration of economies around the world, particularly through trade and financial flows. The termsometimes also refers to the movement ofpeople (labor) and knowledge (technology) across international borders. There are also broader cultural, political and environmental dimensions of globalization that are not covered here.At its most basic, there is nothing mysterious about globalization. The term has come into common usage since the 1980s, reflecting technological advances that have made it easier and quicker to complete international transactions—both trade and financial flows. It refers to an extension beyond national borders of the same market forces that have operated for centuries at all levels of human economic activity—village markets, urban industries, or financial centers.Markets promote efficiency through competition and the division of labor—the specialization that allows people and economies to focus on what they do best. Global markets offer greater opportunity for people to tap into more and larger markets around the world. It means that they can have access to more capital flows, technology, cheaper imports, and larger export markets. But markets do not necessarily ensure that the benefits of increased efficiency are shared by all. Countries must be prepared to embrace the policies needed, and in the case of the poorest countries may need the support of the international community as they do so.（）6. Globalization is .A. a novelty in recent years.B. mysterious as it hasn?t been well known by the majority of people.C. not new to peopleD. a historical event.（）7. Globalization refers toA. the increasing integration of economies around the worldB. the movement of people (labor) and knowledge (technology) across international bordersC. an extension beyond national borders of the market forcesD. All of the above（）8. When did th e term “globalization” first come into usage?A. since 1990sB. since the 1980sC. since 1970sD. since 2000s（）9. What are the benefits of globalization?A. increased efficiency of the marketB. cheaper importsC. larger marketsD. all of the above（）10. Which of the following is not true?A. All the countries will share the same benefits from globalization.B Globalization makes it easier and quicker to complete international transactions.C. Countries must take active measures to embrace globalization.D. The benefits of increased efficiency will not be shared by all the countries.III．Business Translation: 20%（商务翻译，20分）Section A短语翻译Section B句子翻译1.我们希望在平等互利的基础上与你方建立贸易关系。

2008年英语试题及答案TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS(2008)-GRADE EIGHTTIMELIMIT:195MINPARTI LISTENING COMPREHENSION(35 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear amini-lecture.You will hear the lectureONCE ONLY.While listening,take notes on the important points.Your notes will not be marked,but you will need them to complete agap-filling task after themini-lecture.When the lecture is over,youwill be given two minutes to check your notes,and another ten minutesto complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET e the blank sheet for note-taking.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY.Listen carefullyand then answer the questions that follow.Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Questions1to5are based on a conversation.At the end of the conversation you will be given10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the conversation.1.Mary doesn't seem to favour the idea of a new airport becauseA.the existing airports are to beC.more oil will be consumed.D.more airplanes will be purchased.2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned by Mary as a potential disadvantage?A.More people in the area.B.Noise and motorways.C.Waste of land.D.Unnecessary travel.3.Freddy has cited the following advantages for a new airport EXCEPTA.more job opportunities.B.vitality to the local economy.C.road construction,D.presence of aircrew in the area.4.Mary thinks that people don't need to do much travel nowadaysas a result ofA.less emphasis on personal contact.B.advances in modern telecommunications.C.recent changes in people's concepts.D.more potential damage to the area5.We learn from the conversation that Freddy is Mary's ideas,383A.strongly in favour ofdly in favour ofC.strongly againstdly againstSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY.Listen carefullyand then answer the questions that follow.Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Now listen to the news.6.What is the main idea of the news item?A.A new government was formed after Sunday's elections.B.The new government intends to change the welfare system.C.The Social Democratic Party founded the welfare system.D.The Social Democratic Party was responsible for high unemployment. Questions7and8are based on the following news.At the end of the news item,you will be given20seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.7.The tapes of the Apollo-11mission were first stored inA.a ernment archives warehouse.B.a NASA ground tracking station. 384C.the Goddard Space Flight Centre.D.none of the above places.8.What does the news item say about Richard Nafzger?A.He is assigned the task to look for the tapes.B.He believes that the tapes are probably lost.C.He works in a NASA ground receiving site.D.He had asked for the tapes in the 1970s.Questions9and10are based on the following news.At the end of the news item,you will be given20seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.9.The example in the news item ishave to pay huge compensations.C.that language barriers might lower the quality of treatment.D.that language barriers can result in fatal consequences.10.According to Dr.Flores, hospitals and clinicsA.have seen the need for hiring trained interpreters.B.have realized the problems of language barriers.C.have begun training their staff to be bilinguals.D.have taken steps to provide accurate diagnosis.385PART II READING COMPREHENSION(30 MIN)In this section there are four reading passages followed by a totalof20multiple-choice questions.Read the passages and then mark your answers on your coloured answer sheet TEXT AAt the age of16,Lee Hyuk Joon's life is a living hell.The South Korean 10th grader gets up at6in the morning to go to school,and studiesmost of the day until returning home at6p.m.After dinner,it's timeto hit the books again—at one of Seoul's many so-called cram schools. Lee gets back home at1in the morning, sleeps less than five hours,then repeats the routine—five days a week.It's a grueling schedule,but Lee worries that it may not be good enough to get him into a top university.Some of his classmates study even harder.country,high-school studies have gotten even more intense.That's because South Korea has conceived a newcollege-entrance system,which will beimplemented in2008.This year's10th graders will be the first group evaluated by the new admissions standard,which places more emphasis on grades in the three years of high school and less on nationwideSAT-style and other selection tests, which have traditionallydetermined which students go to the elite colleges.The change was made mostly to reduce what the government says is a growing education gap in the country: wealthy students go to the best colleges and get the best jobs, keeping the children of poorer familieson the social margins.The aim is to reduce the importance of costly tutors and cram schools,partly to help students enjoy a more normal high-school life.But the new system has had the opposite effect.Before, students didn't worry too much about their grade-point averages;thebig challenge was beating the standardized tests as high-school seniors.Now students are competing against one another over a three-year period, 386and every midterm and final test is crucial.Fretful parents are relying even more heavily on tutors and cramEducation Ministry complaining that the new admissions standard is setting students against each other. "One can succeed only when others fail,”as one parent said.Education experts say that South Korea's public secondary-school system is foundering,while private education is thriving.Accordingto critics,the country's high schools are almost uniformly mediocre—the result of an egalitarian government education policy.With the number of elite schools strictly controlled by the government,even the brightest students typically have to settle for ordinaryschools in their neighbourhoods, where the curriculum is centred on average students.To make up for the mediocrity,zealous parents send their kids to the expensive cram schools.Students in affluent southern Seoul neighbourhoods complain that the new system will hurt them the most. Nearly all Korean high schools will be weighted equally in thecollege-entrance process,and relativelyweak students in provincial schools, who may not score well on standardized tests,often compile good grade-point averages.Some universities,particularly prestigious ones,openly complain thatthey cannot select the best students under the new system because ittools as essay writing or interviews. President Roh Moo Hyun doesn't like how some colleges are trying to circumvent the new system.He recently criticized"greedy" universities that focus more on finding the best students than faying to"nurture good students".But amid the crossfire between the government and universities,the country's10th graders are feeling the stress.On online protest sites, some are calling themselves a “cursed generation”and“mice in a lab experiment”.It all seemsa touch melodramatic,but that's the South Korean school system.38711.According to the passage,the new college-entrance system isdesigned toA.require students to sit for more college-entrance tests.B.reduce the weight ofcollege-entrance tests.C.select students on their high school grades only.D.reduce the number of prospective college applicants.12.What seems to be the effect of introducing the new system?A.The system has given equal opportunities to students.B.The system has reduced the number of cram schools.C.The system has intensified competition among schools.D.The system has increased students' study load.13.According to critics,theB.insufficient number of schools:C.curriculums of average quality.D.low cost of private education.14.According to the passage,there seems to be disagreement overthe adoption of the new system between the following groups EXCEPTA.between universities and the government.388B.between school experts and the government.C.between parents and schools.D.between parents and the government.15.Which of the following adjectives best describes the author'streatment of the topic?A.Objective.B.Positive.C.Negative.D.Biased.TEXT BWilfred Emmanuel-Jones was a teenager before he saw his first cow inhis first field.Born in Jamaica,the 47-year-old grew up in inner-city Birmingham before making a career as a television producer andlaunching his own marketing agency. But deep down he always nurtured every true Englishman's dream of a rustic life,a dream that his entrepreneurial wealth has allowed him to satisfy.These days he's the owner of a thriving12-hectare farm in deepest Devon with cattle,sheepand pigs.His latest business venture: pushing his brand of Black Fanner gourmet sausages and barbecue sauces.And of how to sell it.Emmanuel-Jones joins a herd of wealthy fugitives from city life who are bringing a new commercial know-how to British farming.Britain's burgeoning farmers'markets-numbers have doubledto at least500in the last five years—swarm with specialty cheesemakers,beekeepers or organic smallholders who are redeployingthe business skills they learned in the city."Everyone in the rural community has to come to terms with the fact that things have changed."389Says Emmanuel-Jones."You can produce the best food in the world,butif you don't know how to market it,you are wasting your time.We are helping the traditionalists to move on."The emergence of the new class of superpeasants reflects some old yearnings.If the British were the first nation to industrialize,they were also the first to head back to the land."There is this romanticimage of the countryside that is particularly English,"says Alun Howkins of the University of Sussex, who reckons the population of rural England has been rising since1911. Migration into rural areas is now running at about100,000a year,and the hunger for a taste of the rural life has kept land prices buoyant even as agricultural incomes tumble. About40percent of all farmland is now sold to"lifestyle buyers"What's new about the latest returnees is their affluence and zeal forthe business of producing quality foods,if only at a micro-level.A healthy economy and surging London house prices have helped to easethe escape of the would-be rustics. The media recognize and feed the fantasy.One of the big TV hits of recent years,the"River Cottage" series,chronicled the attempts of a London chef to run his own Dorset farm.Naturally,the newcomers can't hope to match their City salaries,but many are happy to trade any loss of income for the extra job satisfaction.Who cares if there's no six-figure annual bonus when the land offers other incalculable compensations? Besides,the specialist producers can at least depend on a burgeoning market for their products.Today's eco-aware generation loves to seek out authentic ingredients."People like me may be making a difference in a small way,"Jan McCourt,a onetime investment banker now runninghis own40-hectare spread in the English Midlands stocked with rare breeds.Optimists see signs of far-reaching change:Britain isn't catching up with mainland Europe;it's leading the way.“Unlike most other countries,where artisanal food production is being eroded,here it 390is being recovered,"says food writernot an investment banker.16.Which of the following details of Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones is INCORRECT?A.He was born and brought up in Birmingham.B.He used to work in the television industry.C.He is wealthy,adventurous and aspiring.D.He is now selling his own quality foods.17.Most importantly,people like Wilfred have brought totraditional British farmingA.knowledge of farming.B.knowledge of brand names.C.knowledge of lifestyle.D.knowledge of marketing,18.Which of the following does NOT contribute to the emergence ofa new class of farmers?A.Strong desire for country life.B.Longing for greater wealth,C.Influence of TV productions.D.Enthusiasm for quality food business.19.What is seen as their additional source of new income?391A.Modern tendency to buy natural foods.B.Increase in the value of land property.C.Raising and selling rare live stock. VD.Publicity as a result of media coverage.20.The sentence in the last paragraph “...Britain isn't catchingB.more authentic foods are being produced in Britain.C.the British are heading back to the countryside.D.the Europeans are showing great interest in country life.TEXT CIn Barcelona the Catalonians call them castells,but these aren't stereotypical castles in Spain.These castles are made up of human beings,not stone.The people who perform this agile feat of acrobatics are called castellers,and to see their towers take shape is to observe a marvel of human cooperation.First the castellers form what looks like a gigantic rugby scrummage. They are the foundation blocks of the castle.Behind them,other people press together,formingoutward-radiating ramparts ofinward-pushingmuscle:flying buttresses for the castle.Then sturdy but lighter castellers scramble over the backs of those at the bottom and stand, barefoot,on their shoulders—then still others,each time adding a higher"story".These human towers can rise higher than small apartment buildings:nine “stories”,35feet into the air.Then, just When it seems this towerof humanity can't defy gravity any longer,a little kid emerges from the crowd and climbs straight up to the top.Arms extended,the child392grins while waving to the cheeringbecame a world metropolis arid the Mediterranean's most dynamic city. But when you observe-them tip close, in their street clothes,at practice, you see there's nothing easy about what the castellers do-and that they are not merely reenacting anancient ritual.None of the castellers can-give a logical answer as to why they love doing this.But Victor Luna,16, touches me on the shoulder and says in English:"We do it because it's beautiful.We do it because we are Catalan."Barcelona’s mother tongue is Catalan, and to understand Barcelona,you must understand two words of Catalan:seny and rauxa.Seny pretty much translates as common sense,or the ability to make money,arrange things,and get things done.Rauxa is reminiscent of our words“raucous”and“ruckus”.What makes the castellers revealing of the city is that they embody rauxa and seny.The idea of a human castle is rauxa—it defies common sense—but to watch one going up is to see seny in action.Success is based on everyone working together to achieve a shared goal.The success of Carlos Tusquets'bank, Fibanc,shows seny at work in everyday life.The bank started as a family concern and now employs hundreds.Tusquets said it exemplifies how the economy in Barcelonais different.the rest of Spain yet essential to Spain's emergence,after centuries of repression,as a prosperous, democratic European country. Catalonia,with Barcelona as its dynamo,has turned into an economic powerhouse. Making up6percent of Spain’s territory,with a sixth of its people, it accounts for nearly a quarter of Spain's production—everything from textiles to computers—even though the rest of Spain has been enjoyingits own economic miracle.393Hand in hand with seny goes rauxa,and there's no better place to see rauxa in action than on the Ramblas, the venerable,tree-shadedboulevard that,in gentle stages, leads you from the centre of Barcelona down to the port.There are two narrow lanes each way for cars and motorbikes,but it’s the wide centre walkway that makes the Ramblasa front-row seat for Barcelona's longest running theatrical event. Plastic armchairs are set out on the sidewalk.Sit in one of them,and an attendant will come and charge you a small fee.Performance artists throng the Ramblas—stilt walkers, witches caked in charcoal dust, Elvis impersonators.But the real stars are the old women and happily playing children,millionaires on motorbikes,and pimps and women who, upon closer inspection,prove not to be.Aficionados(Fans)of Barcelona lovetold me."The balcony was on the second floor.He was naked,and he was talking into a cell phone."There you have it,Barcelona's essence.The man is naked(rauxa),but he is talking into a cell phone(seny).21.From the description in the passage,we learn thatA.all Catalonians can perform castells.B.castells require performers to stand on each other.C.people perform castells in different formations.D.in castells people have to push and pull each other.22.According to the passage,the4mplication of the performance is thatA.the Catalonians are insensible and noisy people.B.the Catalonians show more sense than is expected.394C.the Catalonians display paradoxical characteristics.D.the Catalonians think highly of team work.23.The passage cites the following examples EXCEPT__________toshow seny at work.A.development of a bankB.dynamic role in economyC.contribution to national economyparison with other regions24.In the last but two paragraph,the Ramblas is described as“afront-row seat for Barcelona’s longest running theatrical event”. What does it mean?C.The Ramblas is preferred as an important venue for the events.D.Theatrical performers like to perform on the Ramblas.25.What is the main impression of the scenes on the Ramblas?A.It is bizarre and Outlandish.B.It is of average quality.C.It is conventional and quiet.D.It is of professional standard. TEXT D395The law firm Patrick worked for before he died filed for bankruptcy protection a year after his funeral. After his death,the firm'sletterhead properly included him: Patrick nigan,1954-1992.He was listed up in the right-hand corner, just above the paralegals.Thenthe rumors got started and wouldn't stop.Before long,everyonebelieved he had taken the money and disappeared.After three months,no one on the Gulf Coast believed that he was dead.His name came offthe letterhead as the debts piled up. The remaining partners in the law firm were still together,attached unwillingly at the hip by the bondage of mortgages and the bank notes, back when they were rolling and on the verge of serious wealth.Theyhad been joint defendants in several unwinnable lawsuits;thus the bankruptcy.Since Patrick's departure,they had tried every possibleway to divorce one another,but nothing would work.Two were ragingbrink of sobriety.He took their money.Their millions. Money they had already spent long before it arrived,as only lawyers can do.Money for their richlyrenovated office building in downtown Biloxi.Money for new homes, yachts,condos in the Caribbean.The money was on the way,approved,the papers signed,orders entered; they could see it,almost touch it when their dead partner—Patrick—snatched it at the last possiblesecond.He was dead.They buried him on February11,1992.They had consoled the widow and put his rotten name on their handsome letterhead.Yetsix weeks later,he somehow stole their money.They had brawled over who was to blame. Charles Bogan,the firm's senior partner and its iron hand,had insisted the money be wired from its source into a new account offshore, and this made sense after some discussion.It was ninety million bucks,a third of which the firm would keep,and it would be impossible to hide that kind of money in Biloxi, population fifty thousand.Someone at the bank would talk.Sooneveryone would know.All four vowed secrecy,even as they made plansto display as much of their new wealth as possible.There had even been 396talk of a firm jet,a six-seater. So Bogan took his share of the blame.and for this he had receivedno small amount of grief.Doug Vitrano,the litigator,had made the fateful decision to recommend Patrick as the fifth partner.The other three had agreed,and when Patrick Lanigan was added to the firm name,he had access to virtually every file in the office.Bogan, Rapley,Vitrano,Havarac,and Lanigan,Attorneys and Counselors-at-Law.A large ad in the yellow pages claimed "Specialists in Offshore Injuries." Specialists or not,like most firms they would take almost anything if the fees were lucrative.Lots of secretaries and paralegals.Big overhead,and the strongest political connections on the Coast.They were all in their mid-to late forties.Havarac had been raisedby his father on a shrimp boat.His hands were still proudly calloused, and he dreamed of choking Patrick until his neck snapped.Rapley was severely depressed and seldom left his home,where he wrote briefs ina dark office in the attic.26.What happened to the four remaining lawyers after Patrick's disappearance?A.They all wanted to divorce their wives.B.They were all heavily involved in debts.C.They were all recovering from drinking.D.They had bought new homes,yachts, etc.B.…they could see it,almost touch it when their dead partner...397C.…,attached unwillingly at the hip by the bondage of mortgages...D.…,and for this he had received no small amount of grief.28.According to the passage,what is the main cause of Patrickstealing the money?A.Patrick was made a partner of the firm.B.The partners agreed to have the money transferred.C.Patrick had access to all the files in the firm.D.Bogan decided to hire Patrick nine years earlier.29.The lawyers were described as being all the following EXCEPTA.greedy.B.extravagantC.quarrelsome.D.bad-tempered.30.Which of the following implies a contrast?A.…,and it would be impossible to hide that kind of money in Biloxi, population fifty thousand.B.They had been joint defendants in several unwinnable lawsuits;thus the bankruptcy.C.There had even been talk of a firm jet,a six-seater.D.His name came off the letterhead as the debts piled up.398PART III GENERAL KNOWLEDGE(10MIN) There are ten multiple-choice questions in this section.Choose theA.Vancouver.B.Montreal.C.TorontoD.Ottawa.32.According to the United States Constitution,the legislativepower is invested inA.the Federal Government.B.the Supreme Court.C.the Cabinet.D.the Congress.33.Which of the following is the oldest sport in the United States?A.Baseball.B.Tennis.C.Basketball.D.American football.34.The head of the executive branch in New Zealand is399A.the President.B.the Governor-General.C.the British monarch,D.the Prime Minister.35.The Canterbury Tales,acollection of stories told by a group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, is an important poetic workbyA.William Langland.B.Geoffrey Chaucer.C.William Shakespeare.D.Alfred Tennyson.36.Who wrote The American?A.Herman Melville.B.Nathaniel Hawthorne.C.Henry James.D.Theodore Dreiser.37.All of the following arewell-known female writers in20th400D.Muriel Spark.38.Which of the following is NOT a design feature of human language?A.Arbitrariness.B.Displacement.C.Duality.D.Diachronicity.39.What type of sentence is“Mark likes fiction,but Tim isinterested in poetry.”?A.A simple sentence.B.A coordinate sentence.C.A complex sentence.D.None of the above.40.The phenomenon that words having different meanings have the same form is calledA.hyponymy.B.synonymy.C.polysemy.D.homonymy.PART IV PROOFREADING&ERROR CORRECTION(15MIN)401Proofread the given passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO as instructed.PART V TRANSLATION(60MIN) SECTION A CHINESE TO ENGLISH Translate the underlined part of the following text into English.Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET THREE.都市寸土千金，地价炒得越来越高，今后将更高。

1 商务英语（中级）样卷参考答案一、客观题（本大题有60小题，每小题1分，共60分）[1-5]ACCDB [6-10]BCBBD [11-15]BBAAD [16-20]CDBAC[21-25]DCAAC [26-30]ABBAB [31-35]ACBAB [36-40]ADCBA[41-45]DCADC [46-50]BCCBC [51-55]CDADC [56-60]CDCDC二、主观题（本大题有6小题。

其中第61-65小题，每题4分，第66小题20分，共40分）61. We wish to enter into trade relations with your company on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. 62. In view of our long-standing business relationship ，we make you the following counter-offer. 63. The 12,000 bicycles you ordered will be ready for dispatch by February 17. 64. Please let us know the method of transport you prefer for both these consignments. 65. You may draw on them at 60 days for the amount of the invoice. 66. Shanghai Silks Trading Co. Ltd. 580 Shuiqing Road, Shanghai 201101, China （1分）May 28, 2011 （1分）Indigo Company Limited. 85 Victory Street, Rotterdam Holland （1分）Dear Sir （1分）We have obtained your name and address from Shanghai Chamber of Commerce and learned that your are the largest importers of silk garments in Holland. (2分) We are now writing to you in the hope of establishing business relations with you. (2分) We We are are are one one one of of of the the the leading leading leading exporters exporters exporters of of of silk silk silk products products products in in in Shanghai Shanghai Shanghai and and and our our our products products products are are are sold sold sold to to countries and regions such as the United Sates, Japan and Southeast Asia. (2分) We now desire to extend our export business into Holland. Meanwhile, we would like to trade with you on the basis 2 of equality and mutual benefit. (2分) Our Our silk silk silk garments garments garments are are are noted noted noted for for for their their their perfect perfect perfect design, design, design, fashionable fashionable fashionable style, style, style, excellent excellent excellent quality quality quality and and competitive price, and will enjoy a ready market in Holland. (3分) Enclosed are our latest catalogue and pricelist for your reference. (2分) We look forward to receiving your reply soon. (1分) Sincerely yours （1分）分）David Wong General Manager （1分）分）Encl: catalogue and pricelist 。

商务英语中级试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 会议将在下午3点开始。

B. 会议将在下午4点开始。

C. 会议将在下午5点开始。

D. 会议将在下午6点开始。

[答案：B]2. 根据所听对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 客户对产品非常满意。

B. 客户对产品有些不满。

C. 客户对产品非常不满。

D. 客户对产品没有意见。

[答案：A]3. 根据所听对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 订单将在下周一发货。

B. 订单将在下周二发货。

C. 订单将在下周三发货。

D. 订单将在下周四发货。

[答案：C]二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读以下商务邮件，并回答问题。

Dear Mr. Smith,We are pleased to inform you that your order has been processed and will be shipped out within the next 48 hours. Please find the attached invoice for your records.Best regards,John Doe问题：订单将在多长时间内发货？A. 24小时内B. 48小时内C. 72小时内D. 96小时内[答案：B]2. 阅读以下商务邮件，并回答问题。

Dear Ms. Johnson,Thank you for your inquiry regarding our new product line. We will provide you with a detailed product catalog and a price list next week.Looking forward to your response.Best regards,Jane Smith问题：客户将何时收到产品目录和价格表？A. 本周B. 下周C. 两周后D. 一个月后[答案：B]三、完形填空（共20分）阅读下面的商务文章，从所给选项中选择最合适的一项填入空白处。