2020年商务英语BEC初级阅读模拟试题(2)
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2020年商务英语BEC初级考试训练试题及答案Questions41 – 52Read the text below about job vacanciesIn most of the lines 41 - 52 there is one extra word. It is either grammatically incorrect of does not fit in with the sense of the text. Some lines, however,are correct .If a line is correct , write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet .If there is an extra word in the line,write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet .The exercise begins with two examples, (0) and (00)Temporary staff required0 Data Facts Limited is an expanding management services company whose00 based in the north of England. We are undertaking a major piece of research41for a leading financial institution . Part of the research is being a nationwide42 telephone survey in early part December. Phone calls will be made from an43 office in the centre of Manchester. The temporarystaff will receive a fully day’s44 training. They will then phone people who have been agreed to take part in the45 survey and will go on through a questionnaire with them. They will be required46 to record the responses accurately in writing. It will be necessary for those who47 appointed to work a certain number of evenings and weekends. We are48 looking for people who have a good telephone manner. A good level of their49 education is desirable, but what we most require of people taking on this50 work is common sense and the experience of getting thins done over51 the telephone. Some knowledge although of banking or insurance would be an52 advantage. Interested candidates should contact with our Recruitment Officer by phone or email to request an application form.参考答案:41-45 BEING PART FULLY BEEN ON46-50 WHO CORRECT THEIR CORRECT CORRECT51-52 ALOTHOUGH WITH。
BEC商务英语(初级)阅读模拟试卷8(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. PART ONE 2. PART TWO 3. PART THREE 4. PART FOUR 5. PART FIVE 6. PART SIX 7. PART SEVENPART ONE1.What has Helena done?A.delayed a meetingB.arranged a meeting for MondayC.announced a new date for a meeting正确答案:A2.Time Destination Flight information 12.10 BX153 Amsterdam Estimated departure 12.45 12.15 8K191 Edinburgh Final. call 12.20 ML762 Dublin ______ Check in atdesk 11A.The plane to Dublin is ready for boarding.B.The plane to Edinburgh is about to take off.C.The plane to Amsterdam is an hour late.正确答案:B3.The Globe Hotel Ideal for conferences -International menu -Beautiful rural t0cation -Team of fifty experienced staff Call: 0254 6834 The Globe Hotel ______ .A.can offer facilities for 50 guests.B.has an excellent restaurant.C.is in the countryside.正确答案:C4.Permanent secretary required for establishedteam working on major new project. -Own office -Flexible hours Call: 0572234754 The new secretary will ______ .A.share an office with other team members.B.work with people who know each other.C.receive a short-term temporary contract. 5 8 September正确答案:B5.John The product launch is going ahead next month rather than in November as expected. Sally When is the product being launched?A.SeptemberB.OctoberC.November正确答案:BPART TWOMERTON TRAINING SHORT RESIDENTIAL COURSESA. Advanced Presentation SkillsB. Better Time ManagementC. Essential Team-Building in the OfficeD. Updating your Selling SkillsE. Making the Most of ComputersF. Improve your Confidence in MeetingsG. Successful TelephoningH. Developing your Understanding of Accounts6.The office manager needs to become more efficient in order to meet deadlines at work.正确答案:B7.This member of staff has to make several calls a day but is not confident when ringing strangers.正确答案:G8.The Information Technology Manager wants to improve the speech she has prepared for a conference next month.正确答案:A9.An experienced sales executive needs to update his knowledge of finance before he starts work as Assistant Sales Manager.正确答案:H10.A new member of the team needs to learn how to use the office software more efficiently.正确答案:EPART THREE11.The sector average rose in the early part of the week, then sank back, although this company’s shares remained firm after an early sharp rise.正确答案:G12.This company’s share price mostly kept in step with the sector average, though holding slightly firmer at the end of the week.正确答案:D13.In spite of performing better than the sector average for most of the week, this company’s shares lost this advantage on Friday.正确答案:A14.While the sector gradually fell back, with a slight recovery at the end of the week, this company generally performed much better than the average.正确答案:H15.Although there was little movement in the sector as a whole, this company’s shares followed an upward trend, peaking at the end of the week.正确答案:FPART FOURHEALTHSURE - for you and your family Many health insurance policies only cover the payments you have to make when you go into hospital, but with Healthsure, you are refunded for routine visits as well. In addition, we guarantee to refund you within 2 to 4 weeks. Healthsure is an organisation which puts the interests of its members before profits. This means we offer very low membership rates. On average, E1.40 is debited from your bank account each week, so you won’t ever need to worry about forgetting to send payment.It’s easy to join Healthsure. Just fill in the application form and name the members of your family you wish to include on the policy. If you, your partner, or one of your children has to go into hospital, we will pay a daily allowance. These cash payments are not taxed, and we aim to deal with claims within 72 hours. So, why wait any longer? Apply now and benefit from our caring approach to health care. Phone us free on 0800 885511 (24-hour number) for further information from our customer service advisers.16.Healthsure makes direct payments to hospitals for its customers.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn’t say正确答案:B17.Healthsure makes an annual profit.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn’t say正确答案:C18.Customers must pay Healthsure monthly instalments.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn’t say正确答案:B19.Healthsure will insure children and their parents on the same policy. A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn’t say正确答案:A20.Tax is payable on the daily allowances customers receive. A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn’t say正确答案:B21.Membership applications are approved in less than 72 hours. A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn’t say正确答案:C22.You can contact Healthsure at any time.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn’t say正确答案:APART FIVEComputer software As more and more companies are using the Internet to do business, Mark Williams explains how a new software package is helping the efficient transfer of medicines from factory to patient.AHL Pharmaceuticals is one of Britain’s largest wholesale distributors of medicines. Under a European parent company, Setra AG, it covers 40 per cent of the British market. The company buys medicines from the manufacturers and delivers them on a twice-daily basis to hundreds of hospitals and pharmacies around the country. The responsibility for supplying such large quantities of medicines is frightening,’ says IT director, Stephen Smith. ‘If a manufacturer has quality control problems, creating a shortfall in supply, or if medicines are suddenly needed in large quantities somewhere else in the world our stock levels can fall dramatically. In the past such a lack of balance between supply and demand was a huge problem. With our new software system, we know immediately of any possible manufacturing or supply difficulties, can warn our customers and suggest possible alternatives.’This system is so efficient because manufacturers can update details themselves of stock levels and product information. Twice a day staff at AHL transfer this data to their main computer system where it is made available through the AHL website to company personnel and customers.With so many people having access to the data, isn’t the security of the system at risk? ‘Not at all,’ says Smith. ‘We run the software within our own internal security system. The data goes into a special “sandbox”which is separate from the rest of the system. Even if someone manages to get into the software, they can’t go anywhere else on the network.’And does he think that this is the limit of the software’s use? ‘The first time I saw this I had the feeling that life would be different from now on. Instead of having lots of pieces of paper flying around, an expansion of the software system into the purchasing department means that orders can now be dealt with in a moment. The only delay to further expansion is deciding what area of the company to apply it to next.’23.AHL PharmaceuticalsA.manufactures medicines.B.puts drug companies in contact with customers.C.supplies medicines to customers.正确答案:C24.According to the text, what is the challenge for pharmaceutical manufacturers?A.developing new types of medicinesB.transporting medicines to other countriesC.ensuring a constant supply of medicines正确答案:C25.The most important function of the new software is toA.maintain the quality of customer service.B.expand the customer network worldwide.C.inform patients about better quality medicines.正确答案:A26.New information about medicinesA.is updated by the manufacturers twice a day.B.is made available to customers by AHL personnel.C.is given direct to customers by manufacturers.正确答案:B27.Stephen Smith feels thatA.the security of information on the network used to be a worry.B.all the data should be stored on the same system.C.the company’s computer-based information is well-protected.正确答案:C28.The new softwareA.can be used in many areas of the company’s business.B.will soon totally replace the need for paper documents.C.is delaying the expansion of the purchasing department.正确答案:APART SIXRetirement for Marion Marion White is due to retire next week from well-known local law firm Barney & Francis, (29) ... offices are located across the south-west of England.After (30) ... her training in Bath, Mrs White joined the firm, where she has spent more (31) ... 20 years. Barney & Francis immediately recognised her enormous potential and she was promoted (32) ... times. She became the only female out of five partners in 1987. Shortly after (33) .... in 1989, she became Senior Partner. (34) ... asked about her plans for the future, Mrs White replied, (35) ... I’ve been thinking of visiting my brother in the UnitedStates, I haven’t actually decided (36) .... But really, I’m keen (37) ... buy a house in Bath and settle down there.Michael Slater, a colleague at Barney & Francis, is going to replace Mrs White. (36) ... Mrs White, Mr Slater has worked for Barney & Francis (39) ... the early 1980s. A retirement party will (40) ... held for Mrs White at the Belmont Hotel on 20 March.29.A.thatB.whoseC.which正确答案:B30.A.finishB.finishingC.finished正确答案:B31.A.thanB.asC.that正确答案:A32.A.muchB.mostC.many正确答案:C33.A.theseB.thatC.those正确答案:B34.A.WhyB.Who C.When正确答案:C35.A.Provided B.Despite C.Although正确答案:C36.A.yet B.already C.still正确答案:A37.A.on B.by C.to正确答案:C38.A.Like B.How C.As正确答案:A39.A.during B.for C.since正确答案:C40.A.be B.being C.been正确答案:APART SEVENCaradoc Clothing (Manufacturing) LtdMEMOTo:Katy Phipps, Personnel OfficerFrom: Gary Campbell, Design ManagerDate: 19th November 2003Subject: New vacancySam, the technical assistant in the children’s clothes section, has decided to leave on Dec 1st. I’m not sorry, as he had no computer skills. We should insist on that in the ad for a replacement. We usually demand clothes industry experience, but it isn’t really necessary - good people can learn very quickly - which means we could use the local paper instead of Clothing Weekly. At the moment, we’re short of staff in Sportswear, so I want the new person to start there.Thanks. Caradoc Clothing (Manufacturing) Ltd MEMOTo:Jack Thompson, Personnel AdvertisingFrom: Katy Phipps, Personnel OfficerDate: 19th November 2003Subject: New vacancyPlease note Gary’s memo. Sam Cosgrave’s leaving on 1 December, so we’d better advertise asap, and aim to get someone from 24 November. Remember the changes to job titles - a technical assistant is now called a design assistant.41.正确答案:DESIGN ASSISTANT (IN SPORTSWEAR)42.正确答案:24(TH) NOVEMBER(2003) / 24/11(/03).43.正确答案:SPORTSWEAR44.正确答案:COMPUTER SKILLS(S)45.正确答案:(THE)LOCAL (NEWS)PAPER。
2020商务英语BEC初级冲刺模拟试题Unit 5Company organizationPresenting the company1. Listening Listen to the presentation about Rossomon Plc. As you listen, complete the organization Chart below.Listening TaskI'd like to say a few words about the organizational structure of Rossomon. Now, if you look at the transparency you will see that the Managing Director, that is Mr. Bunce,is responsible for running the company and is accountable to the Board.Now, he is assisted by four executive departments. These are Human Resources, which is responsible for personnel, training and management development; then there is the Finance Department which takes care of corporate finance and accounting; next, we have the Management Services Department, led by Peter Jenkins who is in charge of rationalization throughout the company; and finally there is the R&D Department- research and development-which works closely with the five regions on new product development.So this then brings me on to the regions. Directly under the Managing Director there are five Regional Managers. Each of them is responsible for the day-to-day management of a territory-these are geographically split into North, South, East, West, and Central Regions.Now then, the five regions are supported by two sections-Marketing and Technical Services. They are organized on a matrix basis with section leaders accountable to the Regional Managers. They work closely with the regions on the marketing and technical side.Now, in addition to the parent company, Rossomon hasthree subsidiaries, namely Rossomon France, Germany and Japan. The subsidiaries report to the Export Sales Department, which in turn is accountable to the Board.Right, well that's a brief overview. Are there any questions?2. Presentation This section demonstrates some of the language used to describe an organization in terms of:# Hierarchy# Responsibilities/functions# Titles# Affiliates# Structure2.1 HierarchyThe company is headed by the MD.The Sales Director reports to the MD.The Sales Director is under the MD.The sales Director is accountable to the MD.The Sales Director is supported by a sales team.The Sales Director is assisted by an Assistant Sales Manager.2.2 Responsibilities/ functionsThe finance Department is responsible for accounting.The R&D (Research and Development) Department takes care of new product development.The Administration Manager is in charge of personnel.2.3 TitlesBelow are the main managerial titles with the US equivalents in brackets:Chairman (President)Managing Director (chief Executive Officer/Senior Vice- President)Finance Director (Vice-President-Finance)Sales Manager (Sales Director)2.4 AffiliatesX is the Parent company.A, B and C are subsidiaries (more than 50% owned by the parent)The Car Division consists of the Production Department and the Sales Department.The Production Department comprises the Methods Section and the Maintenance Section.。
剑桥商务英语BEC模拟测试题(附答案)一.READINGPART ONEQuestions 1-7. Read these sentences and the following business index.. Which advisor each sentense (1-7) describe?. For each sentence mark one letter (A , B ,C ,D or E) on your Answer Sheet.ExampleThe company invests a large sum of money in high technology.Answer: E1. It is engaged in the expansion of a telecommunications line.2. No other steel industries have such a high rating. .3. The company is the chief holder of a British company's shares.4. As much as forty million U. S. dollars are invested in Taiwan.5. It has business transactions with an American company.6. The company gets a very high interest rate from its stocks.7. Agreements were signed between two companies about technological cooperation.A. Telecom Asia Corporation Limited (Thailand )-It serves as international advisor in connection with the debt and equity financing for a US $3 billion telephone line expansion project in Bangkok. (Current)B. Singapore Telecom international Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)- It acquires its 50/00 interest in Cambridge Holding Ltd. ,the controlling shareholder of Cambridge Cable Ltd. of the U. K. (6/1992)C. Pohang Iron 6 Steel Co. ,Ltd. (Korea) .In connection with its ratings with Standard & Poor's and Moody's investor Services. The company obtained the highest rating of any steei company in the world. (II/1991)D. Goldstar Co. ,Ltd. (Korea)In its investiment in ,and technology agreements with ,Zenith Electronics of the U. S. -the first transaction of this type in Korea. (2/1991 )E. Concord Venture Capital Co. , Ltd.(Taiwan) '-Structured ,marketed to investors and made a principal investment in the Fund with total equity of NT $ 940 million(US $ 40 million) to invest in Taiwanese high-technology venture capital opportunities. (I/1991)PART TWOQuestions 8-1 2. Read this advertisement of a Canadian computer incorporation.. Choose the best sentence from the list A-I on page 5 to fill each of the blanks.. For each blank (8-12)mark one letter(A -I) on your Answer Sheet.. Do not mark any letter twice.. One answer has been given as an example.AST'S BRAVO FAMILYOur new and improved Bravo series of personal computers is designed to do calculations in a new way. . .. . ..example . . . . . .For example , the new Bravo MT has the same features of Intel's very fast Pentium 60MHz microprocessor. It's all the power you need to run an entire workgroup or the latest graphics-intensive programs, and processes even the most complicated mathematical calculations five times faster than the DX2/66. ...... . . 8...... . . It's perfect for the power user who demands high performance at an attractive price point.Also new from AST is our latest generation of Bravo LC desktops, a value line of energy efficient 486 personal computers. Our entire Bravo LC family ,while still affordable, has new muscle--Intel 486 microprocessors up to 100 MHz and a VESA Local Bus slot. Today, it's fast, tomorrow it could be even faster, if you choose to raise it to Intel's Pentium Over Drive processor. How about more performance in less space? The Bravo LP is a low profile 486 , loaded with award-winning engineering. ... ... 9 ... ... And the graphics RAM can be enlarged to ZMB for 64-bit processing. Our new Bravo NB notebook computers, recently named the number one of the 20 world's topnotebook computers ,are some of our best examples of the Bravo family. ... ...10 ... ... It is particularly ideal for small businesses ,home offices ,and mobile users.With Bravo , there's something for everyone. Including high value , performance , and the most responsive around the-clock phone support anywhere. ... ... 11 ... ...By the way ,our 486 Bravos are all approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.... ...12... ...For an AST reseller near you ,please call 800 876- 4 AST.Example: CA. Would you expect anything from the world's fifth largest (and growing )personal computer company?B. In addition ,you'll find .yourself in the enjoyment of free maintenance andtransportation.C. If you want speed, power, expandability, and dazzling graphics performance at a very affordable price, you'll find it in our Bravo personal computers.D. The MT also comes with two AL-slots for graphic upgrades and installed windows-based software solutions.E. So , you'll save energy , money ,and perhaps a few trees.F. For instance, innovative security features help you keep your most confidential work to yourself.G. As a result, you need a certificate issued by the Environment Protection Agency if you buy a personal computer.H. The Bravo NB4/33 is even thinner, lighter ,faster , and more affordable- using very little power with a longer battery life.I. Finally, the DX2/66 is inferior to our Bravo MT in speed, function andgraphics performance.PART THREEQuestions 13-20. Read this brochure about the Canadian city, Saint John, and answer questions 13 to 20 that follow.Canada's Most Cost-Effective CityIn today's business climate, every corporate decision is measured by one standard-how it influences bottom line. So for businesses in Saint John, New Brunswick , important decisions usually comes easier. The reason? Saint John is the country's most cost-effective city.Many Companies ,including major telemarketing operations ,are moving in to take advantage of substantially more competitive operating costs for human resources , workers' compensation, telecommunications and business convenience.1. In Saint John, city center rents run approximately one-third less than the national average. Downtown Class A office space ranges in price from the low to mid teens. Class B rents for much lower fees. Salaries cost an average of 23 percent less when compared to other major centers. These reduced costs and lower household expenses make for a winning combination where employers and employees both benefit. .2. From superhighways to future highways ,Saint John has it all. Leading-edge technology supplied by companies like NBTel will link your firm to the world. Combine this technology with low-cost telecommunications rates and round-the-clock service ,and you have three good reasons why national firms like Northern Telecom ,Canada Trust and Meditrust now call Saint John home.3. NBTel's Competitive telecommunications rates can help an employer realize annual savings of 25 percent and more. Lower property and commercial taxes ,Canada's second lowest electric power rates, and no business of salary taxes make. Saint John an ideal cost-saving location. In recent comparative studies to detemine the least expensive city center, Saint John ranked number one compared to 27 U. S. cities.4. Saint John means profitability and good business sense. To help companies considering business expansion or relocation ,the newly created Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission is ready to take an active role in your evaluation process. General manager Steve Carson says the Commission's role is simple :We'rehere to make it easier to set up or expand a business in Saint John.Questions 13-16. For questions 13-1 6,choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below.. For each paragraph (1-4)mark one letter (AG) on your Answer Sheet.. Do not mark any letter twice.13. Paragraph 1 ...... . ...... .14. Paragraph 2 ...... . ...... .15. Paragraph 3 ...... . ...... .16. Paragraph 4 ...... . ...... .A. Low living costB. Good traffic and telecommunication servicesO. Sanit John's cheap rentsD. Two classes of rentsE. The number one expensive city centerF. Encouragement for new business activitiesG. Good business senseQuestions 17-20. Using the information in the text , complete each sentence 17-20 ,with a phrase from the list below (A -G) .. For each sentence (17 20) mark one letter (AG) on your Answer Sheet.. De not mark any letter twice.17. The task of Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission is to. . . . . .18. In Saint John, employees'wages. . . . . .19. There are a few reasons why national companies. . . . . .20. In Saint John ,New Brunswick it is easier than elsewhere for companies to. . . . .A. cost twenty-three percent less than other major centersB. make important decisionsC. take advantage of human resourcesD. link your business to others all over the worldE. determine the cheapest city centerF. consider Saint John to be their homeG. help set up or expand a business in this cityPART FOURQuestions 21 -35. Read this advertisement.. Choose the best word to fill each gap.. For each question (21 35) mark one letter (A , B ,C ,D)on your Answer Sheet.. One answer has been given as an example.Too much to read! It's impossible to find time to read today's top business books-and thousands are published each year. Yet not keeping up with those books could be a serious-and expensive mistake. Often the ideas and insights they . . . . . . example. . . . . are available nowhere else. But how can you even. . . . . .21. . . . . . which titles are worthwhile-let alone find time to read them? Fortunately, there's a . . . .. .22. .. . . . : Soundview Executive Book Summaries. It really. . . . . .23.. . . . . In fact, it's . . . . . . 24. . . . . . to work. It is ingenious and essential. Every month, you . . . . . . 25. . . . . two or three quick reading, time saving . . . . . .26. . . .. . of the best new business books. Each contains all the key points in the . . . . . . 27. . . . . . book. The big difference ,instead of 200 to 500 pages ,the summary is only & pages. Instead of . . . . . . 28. . . . . . five ,ten or more hours to read ,it takes just 15 minutes.Of the thousands of business books . . . . . . 29. . . . . .annually, only a . . . . . . 30. . . . . .are really worth reading. To save your time, our Editorial Board goes over them all . . . . . . 31. . . . . .90%. Our standards are . . . . . . 32. . . . . .,and the criteria rigorous.When a book meets all our tests, we prepare a Summary, instead of a review or a digest. You get a skillful distillation that preserves the content ad spirit of the . . . . . . 33. . . . . .books. The titles cover every. . . . . . 34. . . . . .of concern to business people today. There's . . . . . . 35. . . . . .else like Soundview Executive Book Summaries.Example:A. expressB. understandC. containD. findAnswer: C21 . A. see B. know C. ask D. answer22. A. answer B. solution C. question D. problem23. A. works B. costs C. sells D. buys24. A. guarded B. granted C. guided D. guaranteed25. A. pay B. send C. receive D. buy26. A. titles B. summaries C. names D. prices27. A. original B. first C. same D. another28. A. spending B. costing C. taking D. sitting29. A. publicized B. polished C. published D. popularized30. A. dozen B. little C. handful D. couple31. A. choosing B. eliminating C. writing D. publishing32. A. high B. low C. expensive D. cheap33. A. entire B. tired C. entering D. old34. A. word B. subject C. sentence D. idea35. A. something B. anything C. all D. nothingPART FIVESection AQuestions 36-40. Read this text about a Japanese company.. In most of the lines (36-40) there is one extra word which does not fit in. One or two line, however , are correct.. If the line is correct ,put a tick (√)in the space on your Answer Sheet.. If there is an extra word in the line, write that word in the space on your Answer Sheet. Example :For short distance, it uses its own' self airplanes. For international ...self...flights it calls on leading airlines including the Japanese Airlines. ... .. √.. . ..LUFTHANSE , WELCOME ON ABOARDIt's only normal that a service-oriented company should look to other36. service companies as partners. The reputation for excellence of every each37. of DHL's partners strongly motivated its choice. To make that sure that38. everyone made the right choice ,they agreed to give their final answer39. after a two-year old trial period. Faster service ,better airport40. facilities; the benefits to the customers are clear. They will also grow upin the near future ,allowing customers to choose from so many services.PART FIVEsection BQuestions 41-45. A student has translated a piece of news in a Chinese newspaper back into English and asked you to check it.. In each line there is one wrong word.. For each numbered line (41-45) write the correct word in the space on your Answer Sheet. Example:They have selled their products in 20 countries. ... ...sold ... ..British farmers are troubled by straw. They produce more than41. ten millions tons every year as a byproduct of farming and42. their animals need only four million tons for bedding and fooding.43. Since European air-pollution laws forbid people to burnt straw,44. the extra straw is plowed under or leave to rot. Scientists have45. now found a way to put the straw to good using by changing aneat-loving bacterium in the straw.二.WRITINGPART ONEQuestion 46You are going to spend holidays in Hawaii in June. Suddenly you received a letter from an important customer ,Mr. Elton Deland ,who will arrive on 25th June and discuss the claim. You have to delay the trip till July.Write a short message to Ms. Anne Folster, your secretary.. Explain Why you postpone your trip.. Mention the date when Mr Elton Deland will arrive.. Ask her to arrange your meeting.. Write 30-40words on your Answer Sheet.PART TWOQuestion 47You work for General ,a company which produces cars. You` are in charge of Product Development. Reed the following chart which shows the results of a survey between your company and Quaker, your main competitor. The chart does not tell the exact numbers but the exact ratings. A refers to Gener41 company ,while B refers to Quaker company.. Use the information in the chart to write a short report (about 100- 120 words) analyzing the reason why Quaker over benefits recently to increase your company's competitiveness.. Write on your Answer Sheet.A : General companyB :Quaker company附图见bec2-3图三.LISTENINGPART ONEQuestions 1-12.. You will hear three telephone conversations.. Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the forms below.Message One. Questions 1-4Telephone MessageTo : Mr(1) . . . . From: MaryDate : 21st May Time: 10 : 001. Mr. Martin will arrive in Tokyo around2:30 Tokyo time on .(2). . . . . . afternoonby Flight Pan-Am (3). . . . . .2. Mr. Martin , has moustache , tall ,dark , ( 4 ) . . . . . . hair , wears glasses, sweaters.Message Two. Questions 5- 8Message.To: Henry Stewart. . . . . From: CathyDate : 23rd March Time : 10 : 201. When you were out of town Bruce (5). . . . . called.He was from Quick (6). . . . . . Supply Company.2. He wanted to place (7). . . . . . orders with us.You can ring him on (8). . . . . . except Wednesday morning.Message Three. Question 9- 12Dinner BookingWednesdayDate : 29th Oct. Time : 11:20Name of the Customer: John Lee from National (9). . . . . . Import 6 Export Corporation .No. of the Customers : (10) . . . . . .Time for Dinner : around (11). . . . . . tomorrow evening .Miscellanea : Like to eat at an (12). . . . . . roomPART TWOQuestions 13-22Section OneQuestions 13-17. You will hear five short pieces.. For each piece decide what the speaker is going to do next.. Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the piece. You will hear the five pieces twice.13. . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . .l5. . . . . . . . . .16. . . . . . . . . .17. . . . . . . . . .Next ActionsA to send a telexB to check a carC to run a storeD to scan the adsE to drive a carF to read a magazineG to take a vocationH to buy clothesSection TwoQuestions 18-22. You wi71 hear another five short pieces.. For each piece decide what the speaker is talking about. . Write one letter (AH) next to the number of the piece. . You will hear the five pieces twice.18. . . . . . . . .19. . . . . . . . .20. . . . . . . . .21 .. . . . . . . .22. . . . . . . . .ObjectsA clothB vitaminsC medicineD pictureE dressF medicineG silkH voicePART THREEQuestions 23-30 ..You will hear a talk presented by a reporter. This talk is about various kinds of problems occurring during the east-west cooperation upon vehicles and machinery on the third market.. You have to complete the sentences (23- 30) by choosing the correct answer.. Mark one letter (A ,B or C).23. ECE refers toA European Committee of Economics.B European Commity of Economics.C Economic Committee of Europe.24. If you want to open the car market in different third-market areas ,you will meetA very different problems.B almost the same problems.C the similar problems.25. If a new machine is going to be delivered on the third-market ,modifications have to be madeA in packaging features.B to minor extent.C to great extent.26. Can meet the changed specifications in time. -A Quick ordering .B Effective managementC Long lead-time27. If you want to compete with other rivals on the third-market, you mustA have close relations with the suppliers.B have close contact with the market.C keep close attention to your products.28. The chemical products under east-west cooperation mustA adjust themselves quickly to the market.B be invented quickly to the manufacturers.C keep steady amount to the clients.29. In the turnkey plant area, has little experience.A eastern enterpriseB western enterpriseC local supplier30. has to be assessed in the third market place.A Package certificateB Package priceC Package colourBEC二级模拟试题3参考答案一. 阅读部分PART ONE1. A2. C3. B4. E5. D6. B7. DPART TWO8. D 9. F 10. H 11. A 12. EPART THREE13. C 14. B 15. A 16. F 17. G 18. A 19. F 20. BPART FOUR21. B 22. B 23.A 24. D 25. C 26.B 27.A 28. C 29.C30. C 31. B 32.A 33. A 34. B 35.DPART FIVESection A36. every是多余,应删掉.37. that是多余,应删掉.38. 没有多余的词.39. 没有多余的词.40. up是多余,应删掉.Section B41. millions应改为million42. fooding应改为food43. burnt应改为burn44. leaving应改为left45. using 应改为use二.写作部分PART ONEQuestion 46(Sample for reference)To : Ms. Anne Folster, I have to delay my trip to Hawaii till July ,as Mr. Flton Deland will arrive in London on 25th June and discuss the claim face to face. Please arrange our meeting on 26th June.PART TWOQuestion 47(Sample for reference )After careful survey, we can see clearly from the chart that our cars have more models and colours than those of Quaker Company, our main competitor with higher quality. However, Quaker Company's income increases more quickly. What is the reason? First , Quaker Company spends much more money in advertising. I suggest we advertise on BTV, the most popular broadcasting station nowadays. Secondly , we should enlarge the scope of our after-sales service. We can open more service stations in many medium-sized cities. Thirdly ,if we have more money, We can hire more salesmen to sell cars directly to the customes, especially, more salesmen in medium-sized cities.三. 听力部分1. Davis2. Monday3. HI 834. curly5. Hanover6. Office7. more 8. 081487001 9. Textiles10. 4 11. 6:30 12. isolated13. D 14. H 15. A16. E 17. B 18. G19. C 20. E 21. C22. F 23. C 24. A25. C 26. B 27. B28. A 29. B 30. CTape scriptPart One. Questions 1 to 12.Message One. Questions 1 to 4.F1 : Hello. Could I speak to Mr. Davis's secretary please?F2 : Yes ,it's Mr Davis's secretary speaking. What can I do for youo.F1 : Oh hello , I'm Lucy, Mr. Martin's secretary. I want to check that you know Mr.Martin changed the flight and will arrive in Tokyo around 2 i 30 Tokyo time on Monday afternoon.F2 : I already know about it. Is it Pan-Am H1837F1 : Yes.F2 : Mr. Davis himself is going to meet Mr. Martin at the Airport himself. Could you tell me what he looks like?F1 : Well ,Mr. Martin has a moustache with dark ,curly hair.F2 : Does he wear glasses?F1 : Oh ,yes ,he does. And Mr. Martin is also tall. I remember he wears sweaters when he was aboard.F2: Thank you for your help.F1 : You 're welcome.Message Two. Questions 5 to 8.F1 : Hello. Mount Wood Company.M1 : May I speak to Mr. Harry Stewart, please?F1 : I'm sorry ,but Mr. Stewart is out of town until next Monday. De you want to leave a message? M1 : Oh, yes. I'm Bruce Hanover. I represent the Quick Office Supply Company.F1 : Is it B-R-U-C-E ,H-A-N-O-V-E-R?M1 : That's right. Last week your company purchased feeder paper for your word processors from us. Mr. Stewart seemed very satisfied. So I would like to see Mr.Stewart and try to convince him to place more orders with us. As we sell all kinds of stationary supplies at low prices and with prompt delivery.F1 : OK. I'll let Mr. Stewart know your calling when he come back.M1 : Thank you. And my contact number is 081487001. So Mr. Stewart may call me if he finds it convenient.F1 : 081487001M1 : That's right. By the way, I will not be in on Wednesday morning.F1 : I'll tell Mr. Stewart. Bye-bye.M1 : Thank you very much.Message Three. Questions 9 to 12.F1 : Hello, Edmund Hotel.M1 : Hello ,1'm John Lee of National Textiles Import and Export Corporation.F1 : What can I do for you?M1 : Well ,l would like to invite a customer of mine to a banquet tomorrow evening.F1 : How many people will there be?M1 : Four, two from our corporation and two Europeans.F1 : When do you want to start your banquet?M1 : Around 6:30.F1 : Do you have any special requirments?M1 : Yes, we do not want to be disturbed during dinner.F1 : OK. I'll arrange a quiet room for you.M1 : Thank you very much.F1 : You're welcome.Section Two. Questions 13 to 22.Section Two. Questions 13 to 17.Question ThirteenYou see, we have to buy the food anyway, so why not find a more economical way to do it? I will read the newspaper to see if anything is on sale that we need. Since we have a fridge, we can buy some items and freeze them for later use.Question FourteenI'm going to stay in New York for next week. During my stay, I'll be attending a few parties and social gatherings. Of course, I can't wear the same thing all the time. I need two new suits and garments for the evening.Question FifteenI have made a reservation for a flight to New York for next week. And I have to pass on the details of this flight to my American friend so that he can book a room for me during my business visit. So could you tell me what time it is in New York?Question SixteenLook at the rear-view mirror and the side-view mirror to make sure that no one is coming. You may turn your head to look back, too. Now the gauge on the dashboard says the engine is war, so you can put it into drive.Question SeventeenWinter will be here in no time, so we have to know that your radiator fluid can withstand freezing point. This gauge will tell us how low the temperature can go before your car's radiator fluid freezes.Section Two. Questions 18 to 22.Question EighteenIt's amazing to think that the thin thread from cocoons can be woven into such beautiful cloth.This kind of cloth is light and comfortable to wear. So it's often used to make pajamas, shirts, etc. We call it "the Cloth of Kings."Question NineteenI think I can pick up some of these items on this Prescription List without your help. Let me see ,two bottles of aspirin ,a roll of adhesive tape ,and a box of Contac.Question TwentyBlack might look too serious for young people of your age. Why don't you try this violet colour in large. You can use the dressing room over there to try it on, if you like. This style suits you. Question Twenty-one .Vitamin C is certainly one of the most important substances our bodies need. But it's not the only one we need. If you really need to supplement your regular diet ,I suggest you try one of these multivitamins.Question Twenty-twoOnly man has the power of speech, and all men have it. The power of speech is one of the most important possessions of the human race. It makes possible the exchange of ideas between men possible as well as the transmission of ideas from father to son.Part Three. Questions 23 to 30.Interviews conducted by members of the ECE, (Economic Committee of Europe) with enterprises engaged in third-market cooperation have identified several areas in which problems occurred. Many of these problems are characteristic of the particular industrial sector in which the cooperation takes place and cannot be generalized to supply to other sectors.When vehicles and machinery made under cooperation arrangements are launched on new markets, substantial modifications may have to be made in basic features. Such changesmay be dictated by a lack of servicing facilities for the prescribed frequency of service for the standard model and an operating environment that is different form that prevailing in either of the partner's home markets. Since acceptance of the product in question by the client depends upon the manufacturer successfully satisfying his specifications, the partners must closely coordinatetheir ordering procedures in such a way that these changed specifications are communicated in time to the manufacturing plants. If the producing enterprise has a long lead time as a result of internal planning procedures, it may find it difficult to make the necessary changes in the standard model during the time available, to the detriment of its relations with clients in the third market. Clearly, this is an area in which effective managerial techniques can prevent such problems from arising.Rapid fluctuations in demand are characteristic of the market for many of the chemical products manufactured under east-west cooperation arrangement. In order to respond to such shifts in demand, the supplying enterprise must remain in close touch with the market, either directly or through its western partner, in order to adjust its production schedules to take these shifts into account. Otherwise it may find itself with large inventories of unsaleable products while its partner may be in the difficult position of hastening to find4nalternativemarket for the amounts no longer required by the target market.In the turnkey-plant sector, partner enterpriese often discover that they derive totally different results from using the same local subcontractors. According to several western plant contractors interviewed, while the eastern partner obtained complete satisfaction from local suppliers, the western partner found little cooperation, forthcoming long delivery delays, and other shortcomings. This difference usually arises in the case of developing countries in which the western firm has no experience and the eastern enterprise may have been active for many years. Obviously in such cases it is recommended that the western firm rely on its partner's established links with local suppliers instead of attempting to deal with them on its own.Consumer goods make under cooperation arrangements and supplied to third markets often pass through a period of poor buyer acceptance, which is due to inappropriate or insufficient packaging. Since many branded consumer goods are distinguished from one another at the point of sale mainly by their packages ,the key to the successful introduction of a new product in a third market is correct assessement of consumer preferences. This assessment can best be carried out in the market-place by using up-to-date techniques for measuring buyer response to package shape, colour and presentation. Which partner should be responsible for conducting such testing, and。
2020年商务英语BEC初级模拟训练(第一套)单项选择题1、回答题:MEMOTo: Factory staffFrom: Factory ManagerDate: 19 November 2008Subject: Quality controlThe new system starts Monday week. Please read attached leaflet and contact me if there are any queries.What does the Factory Manager want the staff to do?A.Suggest additions to quality-control instructions.B.Ask if they don't understand something.C.Contact him when the new system starts.2、回答题:Look at the chart below. It shows a manufacturing company's expenditure on recruitment and training, and its production levels over a ten-year period.Which company does each sentence (11-15) describe?For each sentence, mark one letter (A-H) on your Answer Sheet.Do not use any letter more than once.Expenditure on Recruitment and Training,and Numbers of Units ProducedA drop in expenditure on both recruitment and training resulted in a declined in the number of units produced.4、回答题:Notice to all StaffConfirm your summer holiday dates with your department supervisor before entering them on the Holiday List.Holiday dates are confirmed once they have seenA.added to the Holiday List.B.checked with other staff in the department.C.agreed by your superior.5、回答题:Read the article below about package holiday success.For each question on the opposite page, choose thecorrect answer.Mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.Package Holiday SuccessTravel operator Sandersley is different from most of its rivals. UK package holiday companies would love to have plenty of repeat business. Instead, in an effort to attract trade, they are forced to spend enormous sums on marketing --but they are operating in a very competitive market. So, although the big travel companies try hard to createattractive brands, if you ask the customers delayed at airports, many aren't even sure which company they've booked with. Ask customers of Sandersley, however, and this is probably their third or fourth holiday with the company.A Sandersley holiday doesn't come cheap; but for their customers this isn't an issue.The attraction is that they get an activity based 'club' which has escaped the notice of the general public. Even the location of the holiday is of minor importance.A high proportion of customers are families,because the adults are free to enjoy the activities on offer, while small children are in the care of people employed by Sandersleyjust for this purpose. These nannies get free flights and meals on top of their pay.Interestingly, most of the company's senior managersbegan at the bottom: for example, Carol Fletcher, the Marketing Manager, came as a ski guide in 1985, went away toset up her own catering business, sold it for a considerable sum, and returned to Sandersley in the late1990s.The company's performance over the years means that Itgets a steady stream of offers from large tour operators wanting to buy the company. Jerry Baker, who started the firm, came very close to selling' it for 30 million a few years ago. But at the last minute, Garmond, the potential buyer, wasitself taken over by an American travel company which didn't see a place for Sandersley in the group.So where does that leave Sandersley? Despite greatly increasing its turnover in the past four years, the company has a careful attitude to expansion. Its decision not to sell skiing holidays in North America proved the right one when many of its rivals failed to persuade British travelers totake the tenhour flight. Learning from experiences like these, Sandersley's two recent departures from its main activity are the acquisitions of restaurant chains in Spain and in Turkey. And as for moving into the mass market for its holiday? Sandersley is much too successful to want to do that.Sandersley differs from most other UK travel operators inA.the cost of its holidays.B.the places where it advertises.C.the number of repeat bookings it has.简答题6、ScenarioI'm going to describe a situation.Your company is going to provide a training program forits new staff. Discuss with your partners about what kind of training courses are most needed for the new staff.Prompt materialBackground of your companyDisciplines in your companyCompany management systemForeign languagesHow to work in a teamFollow-on questionsCan you think of any other things your company should provide for the new staff?(Why?)Do you think the corporate culture is important in a company? (Why/Why not?)Do you think it is important for a company to give on-job training for the new staff?(Why?)Why do you think it is important for a new employee to merge into the company he works in? (Why?)Do you think the skills people learn in one company are still useful in another com-pany? (Why?/Why not?)7、(1) What do you think of your name?(2) Do you like travelling by sea?(3) Have you got any experience in management?8、In this part, the interlocutor asks questions to each of the candidates in turn. You have to give information about yourself and express personal opinions.(1) How to spell your family name?(2) Are you at school or working?(3) Do you get along well with your colleagues?9、In this part of the test, the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you someprompt material in the form of pictures or words. You have 30 seconds to look at the test promptly, and then about two minutes to discuss the scenario with your partner. After that, the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.For two or three candidatesScenarioI'm going to describe a situation.Your company has decided to deal with work in office automation. Talk togetherfor about two minutes about some of things that need to be solved and decidewhich three are to be solved at first,Here are some ideas to help you.Prompt materialThe advanced computer systemCut the costsNetwork serviceDeal with a heavy paperwork loadInstall a system to recycle used printing papersFollow-on questionsDo you think companies should provide training of modern facilities for their staff?(Why?/Why not?)What do you think is the most important thing in an office?Is it important for the staff to acquire a range of skills? (Why?)Is it important for the staff in the office to learn some basic knowledge about computer?How can a company help staff use the hi-tech office ecluipment?10、In this part, the interlocutor asks questions to each of the candidates in turn. You have to give information about yourself and express personal opinions.(1) Are you a northerner or a southerner?(2) What kind of person do you want to be in the future?(3) Do you believe the computer is very important for us?。
2020年商务英语BEC初级模拟训练(第四套)PART ONEQuestions 1-7. Read these sentences and the followingbusiness index.. Which advisor each sentence (1-7) describe?. For each sentence mark one letter (A, B,C,D orE) on your Answer Sheet.ExampleThe company invests a large sum of money in high technology.Answer: E1. It is engaged in the expansion of a telecommunications line.2. No other steel industries have such a high rating.3. The company is the chief holder of a British company’s shares.4. As much as forty million U. S. dollars are invested in Taiwan.5. It has business transactions with an American company.6. The company gets a very high interest rate from its stocks.7. Agreements were signed between two companies about technological cooperation.A. Telecom Asia Corporation Limited (Thailand )-It serves as international advisor in connection with the debt and equity financing for aUS $3 billion telephone line expansion project in Bangkok. (Current)B. Singapore Telecom international Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)- It acquires its 50/00 interest in Cambridge Holding Ltd.,the controlling shareholder ofCambridge Cable Ltd. of the U. K. (6/1992)C. Pohang Iron 6 Steel Co.,Ltd. (Korea) .In connection with its ratings wi th Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s investor Services.The company obtained the highest rating of any steel company in the world. (II/1991)D. Goldstar Co.,Ltd. (Korea)In its investment in,and technology agreementswith,Zenith Electronics of the U. S. -thefirst transaction of this type in Korea. (2/1991 )E. Concord Venture Capital Co., Ltd.(Taiwan)’-Structured,marketed to investors and made a principal investment in the Fund with totalequity of NT $ 940million(US $ 40 million) to invest in Taiwanese high-technology venturecapital opportunities. (I/1991)翻译A.亚洲电信有限公司(泰国)——该公司在国际范围内为Bangkok价值$3 billion的电话线扩展项目提供债务和权益融资顾问服务。
2020剑桥商务英语考试(初级)标准阅读理解练习题SPEAKINGPART FOUR:Questions 16-2251、Read the article below about a self-employed Journalist.Are sentences 16-22 on the opposite page ' Right' or ' Wrong' ? If there is not enough information to answer 'Right' or ' Wrong', choose ' Doesn't say'.For each sentence (16-22), mark one letter (A, B.or C) on your Answer Sheet.Sally Patterson, journalist Last year, Sally Patterson left her permanent job with a newspaper and is now a selfemployed journalist. Why did she do it? "I had no control over my work," she says, "and that mattered more to me than earning lots of money. Actually, leaving my job wasn't as difficult as I'd expected, because I already had plenty of contacts in the publishing industry.Unlike my last job, though, I'm mostly in touch with the magazines and newspapers I write for by email, and as I don't work in an'office, I may not see anyone for days. But that's a welcome relief!"Isn't it hard being self-employed? "The biggest danger when you become self-employed is saying "yes" to everything," Sally says. "I make sure I turn work down if I haven't got the time for it. And that's a question of planning: I spendan hour every week working out what I'm doing for the next few months. "And what about the benefits? "Well, at the newspaper I always concentrated on economic matters, but now I can choose to work on a wider range of projects than before.And being my own boss has made me feel more confident about the other areas of my life,too. "Sally left her last job because she wanted to make decisions about her work herself.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say,52、 Her colleagues in publishing thought that beingself-employed would be difficul for her.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say53、 She would prefer to share an office with other people.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say54、 She needs to accept all the work she is offered.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say55、Most self-employed journalists find it difficult to plan ahead.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say56、 Sally specializes more now than she did in her"last job.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say57、 Self-employment has affected Sally's attitude to life.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't sayPART FIVE:Questions 23-2858、Read the article below.For each question (23-28) on the opposite page, choose the correct answer.Mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.It used to be that people were proud to work for the same company for the whole of their working lives. They'd get a gold watch at the end of their productive years and a dinner featuring speeches by their bosses praising their lovalty. But today's rich capitalists have regressed to the "survival of the fittest" ideas and their loyalty extends not to their workers or even to their stockholders but only to themselves.Instead of giving out gold watches worth a hundred or so dollars for forty or so years of work, they grab tens and even hundreds of millions of dollars as they sell for their own profit the company they may have been with for only a few years.The new rich selfishly act on their own to unfairly grab the wealth that the country as a whole has produced. The top 1 percent of the population now has wealth equal to the whole bottom 95 percent and they want more. Their selfishness is most shamelessly expressed in downsizing and outsourcing because these business maneuvers don't act to create new jobs as the founder of new industries used to do,but only out jobs while keeping the money value of what those jobs produced for themselves.To keep the money machine working smoothly the rich have bought all the politicians from the top down. The president himself is constantly leaving Washington and the business at the nation because he is summoned to "fundraising dinners" where fat cats pay a thousand or so dollars a plate to worm their way into government not through service but through donations of vast amounts of money. Once on the in side theyhave both political, parties busily tearing up all the regulations that protect the rest of us from the greed of the rich.The middle class used to be loyal to the free enterprise system. In the past, the people of the middle class mostly thought they'd be rich themselves someday or have a good shot at becoming rich. But nowadays income is being distributed more and more unevenly and corporate loyalty is a thing of the past. The middle class may also wake up to forget its loyalty to the so-called free enterprise system altogether and the government which governs only the rest of us while letting the corporations do what they please with our jobs. As things stand, if somebody doesn't wake up, the middle class is on a path to being downsized all the way to the bottom of society.It can be inferred from the first paragraph that people used to place a high value onA.job security.B.bosses' praise.C.corporate loyalty.59、 The author is strongly critical of today's rich capitalists forA.not giving necessary assistance to laid-off workers.B.maximizing their profits at the expense of workers.C.not setting up long-term goals for their companies.60、 The immediate consequence of the new capitalists' practice isA.loss of corporate reputation.B.lower pay for the employees.C.a higher rate of unemployment.61、 The rich try to sway the policy of the government byA.occupying important positions in both political parties.B.making monetary contributions to decision-makers.C.pleasing the public with generous donations.62、 Currently income is influenced byA.hardworking.B.loyalty.C.some complicated elements.63、 What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?A.To urge the middle class to wake up and protect their own interests.B.To warn the government of the shrinking of the American middle class.C.To persuade the government to change its current economic policies.PARI SIX:Questions 29-4064、 Read the new report below.Choose the correct word to fill each gap from A, B or C.For each question64-75, mark one letter (A, B or C) onyour Answer Sheet.Since Burnaby's Leather Goods was made in 1994, the company has reported one success story after another. The company, which has become known for its (29) __ leather goods, (30) __________its new collection last month at the Mayfair Hotel in London. It was (31) __________ by more than 300 people.For the first time, the collection included smaller (32) __________such as purses, wallets and gift sets.The (33) __________of Burnaby's success is the strengthof the sales team, and it is (34) __________that by the endof this year there could be well (35) __________threethousand salespeople world-wide selling Burnaby's products.To reward the top sellers, Burnaby's is (36)__________them an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas in Ameri-ca in July. Managing director Peter Jones says that the five-day holidays will (37) __________all flights as well as meals and hotel accommodation. Trips to the top shows and the Grand Canyon will also be organized.Mr. Jones says that the offer has had an enthusiastic response from the sales force, and will make a continued increase in sales. The restructuring of the company's price range, which has (38)__________in 70% of their goods nowbeing priced under 30, will also (39) __________sales. Thenew price range is (40) __________at customers with a few spare pounds in their pockets making an impulse purchase.A.performanceB.qualityC.product 65、A.launched B.began C.headed66、A.met B.accompanied C.attended 67、A.parts B.components C.items68、A.mystery B.secret C.puzzle69、A.estimated B.guessed C.counted70、A.over B.more C.increase 71、A.offering B.offers C.offered 72、A.contain B.combine C.include 73、A.caused B.resulted C.finished 74、A.improve B.expand C.heighten 75、A.aimedB.pointedC.sentPART SEVEN:Questions 41- 4576、Write a word or phrase ( in CAPITAL LETTERS) or a number on lines76-80 on yourAnswer Sheet.Colston NewlandMEMOTo: Pam GrayFrom: Jim MooreDate: 20. 11. 04Subject: Training courseI need some new ideas for when I'm trying to sell to potential customers, so I'vedecided to attend the course that Business Solutions runs on presentations. The com-plete course would be perfect, but I really can't spare any time--I'm sure the otherone will be fine.Finance is willing to pay for by cheque if necessary, but would be happier if the company accepted a bank transfer.Could you organize it, please? The person to contact is Kamila Mudrazija.BUSINESS SOLUTIONSFor all your training needsWe are currently offering the following programmes:Selling by TelephoneThe Secrets of Customer CareNew Ideas for NegotiatingPerfect presentationsComplete courses--two days; Fast-track option--half a day; reductions for groupbookings.Application for TrainingComplete the form below to book a place on one of our courses.Full name of participant: (41)________Company: (42)________Title of course: (43)________Length of course: (44)________Preferred method of payment: (45)________(41)__________77、(42)__________78、(43)__________79、(44)__________80、(45)__________。
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初级商务英语阅读理解试题In the last few years, managers throughout industry haveseen more changes than many of them could have expected tosee in their entire working lives having to communicateinformation which often leads to feelings of insecurity hasbecome a key activity. From being regarded as relativelyunimportant in many companies , management employeecommunication has become a central corporate need.Concordia International provides a good example of acompany that has adjusted well to the changing needs for communication . since 1995 ,Concordia has been turned inside-out and upside-down, to ensure that it is a marketing –led,customer-responsive business, one that looks outwards at customers and competitors, ratherthaninwards at its own processes and the way things were done in the past. In the last eightyears, Concordia has reduced its workforce by more than 80.000 people - or 35% -on a voluntarybasis, with further downsizing anticipated.From being an engineering company, Concordia is now remaking itself as a service company.The role of employee communication in such a context is to build people’sself-confidence, topersuade them that, although it is inevitable that the changes will go ahead, they also bring withthem new opportunities for employees. However, this is not an easy task. People tend to beskeptical of these claims and to feel that they are losing touch with the company they haveworked for over many years. This is understandable, since many of the old certainties are beingswept away , including the core activities of the company they work for. Above all , they have hadto face up to the fact that they no longer have a job for life.Research indicates that people respond to this predicament in a variety of ways. The bulk ofemployees fall into two main categories in terms of their response to the new situation: on the onehand there are the “ pragmatists” and on the other “ the highly anxious” the former see their joba s a means to an end and have arelatively short-term perspective, with strong loyalty to their localterm , rather than the company as a whole . The second category, usually the majority, mayrespond to threatened changes with a feeling of having been let down, and even feel anger at thecompany for what they see as changing the terms of their employment.The employee communication process needs to be capable of accurately directing itsmessages at a variety of employee groups and departments within the workforce . this is whymiddle managers and line managers are so key to communication. They are the people who knowabout the full rage of concerns among the workforce. The problem in the past was that this crucialarea was often the responsibility of a separate, relatively isolated unit. Concordia puts responsibilityfor communication firmly on line managers. All their research points to the same conclusion: peopleprefer to get their information face-to-face from their line managers. That is the key relationshipand where arguments and hearts and minds –are lost.The general rule in company communication is to tell employees as much as you can as soonas you can. If you can’t provide details, then at least put the news in context and commityourselfto providing greater detail when it becomes available another rule of company communication isthat there must be a fit between what the company is telling its employees and what it is telling itsshareholders.15 In the last eight years, Concordia hasA made over 80.000 employees reduncdantB completed a period of downsizingC reduced its workforce of 80.000 by 35%D given 35% of departing employees voluntary redundancy16 From Concordia’s point of view, the role of communication is toA win employee support before going ahead with the changesB change the company’s core activities.C emphasise the positive aspects of the changesD explain the need for the changes17 what does research show about most employees’ response to change?A they expect it to have a bad effect on the companyB they feel completely powerless。
2020剑桥商务英语考试(初级)模拟练习试题2020剑桥商务英语考试(初级)模拟练习试题SPEAKINGPART FOUR:Questions 16-2251、Read the following job advertisement.Are sentences 16-22 on the opposite page ' Right' or ' Wrong' ? If there is not enough information to answer 'Right' or ' Wrong', choose ' Doesn't say'.For each sentence (16-22), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.Job VacancyAdministrator for OurVolunteer ProgrammeWe need a well-motivated administrator for our busy central office at our national head quarters. The person appointed will play an important part in providing administrative support services to the programme manager.The Administrator's duties will include co-ordinating staff recruitment and appointment procedures nationwide. You will need to have excellent secretarial, organizational and communication skills as well as an ability to meet deadlines promptly and efficiently. A knowledge of the latest versions of Word and WordPerfect is essential. You must also be able to read spreadsheets produced in QuattroPro or Excel.For a job description and an application form ( please do not send CVs at this stage), call our 24-hour answer phone on 21238888. Or you can email us, addressed to Melanie Slim, and giving reference VP. Closing date for applications is 7th March. Interviews will take place at our National HQ on 18th March.The administrator will have his/her own office at national headquarters.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say52、The administrator's duties include appointing new staff.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say53、The successful applicant will be able to work without supervision.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say54、Applicants should include their CVs when they sendfor the application form.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say55、Applicants can phone for details and a form at any time.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say56、Applicants must be in by 7th March at the latest.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't say57、Candidates will be interviewed by Melanie Slim.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn't sayPART FIVE:Questions 23-2858、Read the article below about package holiday success.For each question on the opposite page, choose the correct answer.Mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.Package Holiday SuccessTravel operator Sandersley is different from most of its rivals. UK package holiday companies would love to haveplenty of repeat business. Instead, in an effort to attract trade, they are forced to spend enormous sums on marketing -- but they are operating in a very competitive market. So, although the big travel companies try hard to createattractive brands, if you ask the customers delayed at airports, many aren't even sure which company they've booked with. Ask customers of Sandersley, however, and this is probably their third or fourth holiday with the company.A Sandersley holiday doesn't come cheap; but for their customers this isn't an issue.The attraction is that they get an activity based 'club' which has escaped the notice of the general public. Even the location of the holiday is of minor importance.A high proportion of customers are families,because the adults are free to enjoy the activities on offer, while small children are in the care of people employed by Sandersleyjust for this purpose. These nannies get free flights and meals on top of their pay.Interestingly, most of the company's senior managersbegan at the bottom: for example, Carol Fletcher, the Marketing Manager, came as a ski guide in 1985, went away toset up her own catering business, sold it for a considerable sum, and returned to Sandersley in the late1990s.The company's performance over the years means that Itgets a steady stream of offers from large tour operators wanting to buy the company. Jerry Baker, who started the firm, came very close to selling' it for 30 million a few years ago.But at the last minute, Garmond, the potential buyer, wasitself taken over by an American travel company which didn't see a place for Sandersley in the group.So where does that leave Sandersley? Despite greatly increasing its turnover in the past four years, the company has a careful attitude to expansion. Its decision not to sell skiing holidays in North America proved the right one when many of its rivals failed to persuade British travelers totake the tenhour flight. Learning from experiences like these, Sandersley's two recent departures from its main activity are the acquisitions of restaurant chains in Spain and in Turkey. And as for moving into the mass market for its holiday? Sandersley is much too successful to want to do that.Sandersley differs from most other UK travel operators inA.the cost of its holidays.B.the places where it advertises.C.the number of repeat bookings it has.59、Sandersley's customers likeA.the places where the company organizes holidays.B.the fact that the company is not well known,C.the prices that the company charges for its holidays.60、The company attracts families becauseA.it arranges joint activities for adults and children.B.it has staff who look after children.C.it provides free holidays for children.61、In what way is Carol Fletcher typical of the company's senior staff?A.She started working for the company at a low level.B.She brought experience from another industry. ,C.She used to run her own company.62、Sandersley was not sold becauseA.Garmond believed the price was too high.B.Garmond's new owner decided against the purchase.C.Garmond falt unhappy with Sandersley's performance.63、What is Sandersley's strategy for expansion?A.to offer holidays in different countries.B.to increase the customer base for its holidays.C.to depend less on the holiday industry.PARI SIX:Questions 29-4064、Read the new report below.Choose the correct word to fill each gap from A, B or C.For each question (29-40), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.One of the issues people are concerned about as theystart to define their personal brand is being(29)___________to one subject or area. They ask "can I be an expert in more than one field or should I (30)___________one?" You have the freedom to brand yourself as you choose, and you can always expand your offerings, (31)the knowledge you gain and your new interests. When you have an assortmentof interests, you need to make sure that you manage them properly, both in (32) ___________of the time you(33)___________to each and how they are intertwined in your lifes tyle, online and off.If you have online interests and they are (34)___________, then your hand brand will be much more powerful because those interests can complement each o!her. (35) ___________, if you are a financial analyst working at a bank during the day anda stock trading blogger by night, you can (36) ___________ both, without drifting (37)from your current brand(38)___________ of course that you don't violate any confidentiality rules or insider trading laws.If your interests aren't related in any (39)___________ , then they should be completely detached, such as having two (40)___________Websites catering exclusively to each.A.retainedB.relatedC.confined65、A.focus onB.account forC.subject to66、A.relate to B.based on C.fixed upon 67、A.respect B.aspect C.terms68、A.allocate B.delegate C.divide69、A.dependent B.inseparable C.related70、A.For instance B.Now that C.Moreover 71、A.joinB.bondC.stick72、A.forwardB.awayC.back73、A.givenB.providedC.in case74、A.caseB.mannerC.way75、A.distinctB.distinctiveC.distinguishedPART SEVEN:Questions 41- 4576、Read the memo and email below. Complete the form below.Write a word or phrase (in CAPITAL LETTERS) or a number on lines 41-45 on your Answer Sheet.MemoTo: RolfFrom: WilliDate: 02/12/04I just received this email from Peter Madsen, Head of Security, authorizing a leave of absence for the Deputy Head of Security. It seems she has to go for an interview —— a sonnel post with SafeHands Security. Lucky woman. Could you send a file note to Per-From: Pmadsen@ unterweq, org. chDate: 2/12/04 11:35:23. AMTo: WilliEpp@ unterweg, org. chSubject: Re: Irmgard Ruchti, Deputy Head of SecurityI have authorized a leave of absence for this employee from 24th to 27th June inclusive.She can be reached during this time if really necessary on her mobile, 044445 8888.Please inform Personnel. Any queries, call me on Extension 4545.File NoteFrom: RSTo: PersonnelRe: Leave of AbsenceEmployee's name: (41)__________ Department: (42)__________Dates requested: (43)__________ Reason for absence: (44)__________ Emergency contact No. : (45)__________ Authorized by xxx第41题应填77、第42题应填78、第43题应填79、第44题应填80、第45题应填。
2020年商务英语(BEC)初级口语试题及答案(卷三)(1) Do you like working in a team or on your own?(why?)你喜欢在团队与个人合作还是独自工作?.lik.workin.i..team.a.th.prover.goes:.Tw.head.ar.bette.tha.one..I..tea m..ca.lear.fro.m.fello.workers.ge.hel.fro.the.whe.I’.unde.pressure.An.th municat.wit.al.sort.o.people.(2) How important is the central leadership of a team?团队的核心领导有多重要?It’.ver.important.Yo.nee.someon.wit.manageria.skill.t.lea.withi.th.team.h.i.abl.t.se.th.bi.pictur.o.th.wor.goin.o..t.engag.others.coordinat.interpers aniz.resource.effectively.(3) Do you prefer to work in small teams or big teams?(why)你喜欢在小型团队还是在大型团队中工作?.prefe.t.wor.i..bi.team.Yo.see.whe.yo.wor.wit.mor.people.yo.ge..chan c.t.liste.t.differen.point.o.view.t.lear.t.se.thing.i.differen.perspectives.It’.als.mor.challengin.a.yo.hav.t.coordinat.wit.mor.people,(4) Is it necessary for a team to have regular meetings?团队是否有必要定期开会?Yes..thin.it’.absolutel.necessary.Regula.meeting.ca.enabl.tea.member.t. kee.trac.o.wor.progres.an.it’rmatio.an.makin.collectiv.decisions.PART TWO: Mini-presentationWhat’s important when…?Evaluating the success of teamwork 衡量团队成功与否需要考虑哪些要点?l Mutual trust 相互信任l Full co-operation 通力合作Mutua.trus.i.th.firs.secre.o.successfu.teamwork.Whe.member.shar..trusti n.relationship.the.wil.fee.fre.t.expres.thei.views.understan.eac.other’.c municat.wit.eac.othe.timely.Thi.help.t.bri n.ou.th.potentials.experienc.an.creativit.o.th.individua.an.creat.goo.wor. environment.Ful.co-operatio.amon.tea.member.ha..direc.impac.o.th.succes.o.failur.o.t h.team.Whe.tea.member.develo..stron.awarenes.o.cooperation.the.woul mo.objective.an.ensur..highe.leve.o.q ualit.an.workmanship.On top of that, timely communication and decision making will also help to improve work efficiency.相互信任是团队合作成功的秘密之一, 当团队成员建立相互信任的关系, 他们就可以毫无束缚的表达自己的观点, 相互了解对方的能力和缺点, 而且可以及时相互沟通。
2020年商务英语BEC初级阅读模拟试题(2)
In the world ,soccer of football is the most popular
sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams
for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years.
To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup ,children from different
countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools
came together and spent three weekends drawing a big picture
called"Dream(梦幻) World Cups"in Japan .The children drew
animals, flowers and people playing soccer under a bule
bright sky. They wished each football team good luck by
drawing the flags(旗帜)of all the countries that will take
part in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea.The picture
was put up in a park near a playground in Yokohama .Some
football teams will have games there.
Are you a football fan(迷)?The World Cup makeds more and
more people interested in football Teenagers(青少年)like
playing and watching football .Many of them love some
football stars so much that they get the pictures of their
favourite players on the walls of their rooms. That is the
way to show their love for the World Cup as children in Japan.
1.If a country wants to take part in the World Cup ,she
must have______.
A.Many football fans B.a very good team
C.many football player D.a big playground
2.The next World Cup will be held in_______.
A.2006 B.2007
C.2005 D.2004
3.From the passage ,in the picture children drew many
things except_________.
A. people playing football B. pictures of some
football stars
C. a sunny sky D. flowers
4.In"Dream World Cup",the children drew the flags of some
countries______.
A. to show their love for their owe country
B. to tell the people their stories
C. to show their good wishes for the football teams
D. to show their new ideas about football
5.Many teenagers owe the pictures of some football stars
because______.
A. they are interested in football
B. they are football fans
C. they think their favourite players are great
D. all of A,B and C