【学历类职业资格】外刊经贸知识选读自考题真题2017年04月及答案解析.doc

1、外刊经贸知识选读自考题真题 2017 年 04 月及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、第部分 选择题(总题数：15，分数：30.00)1.Faced with declining revenues, the Saudi Arabian government was reluctant to pay in cash but to offer crude oil of equivalent value._（分数：2.00）A.sameB.extraC.doubleD.low2.It“s morally indefensible when companies contribut

2、ing to destroying jobs and wealth also earn a lot of money._（分数：2.00）A.unsupportableB.reliableC.terribleD.dishonest3.The Federal Reserve announced a plan to purchase $300 million long-term government bonds to bolster the nation“s economy._（分数：2.00）A.accelerateB.supportC.opposeD.adjust4.Economists re

3、ckon that the euro will slide to less than parity with the dollar within a year._（分数：2.00）A.denyB.thinkC.suggestD.agree5.One of the central justifications for the single market was its ability to create great economic prosperity._（分数：2.00）A.reasonsB.resultsC.explanationsD.disputes6.Greece“s budget d

4、eficit threatened the economic stability of languishing euro zone countries._（分数：2.00）A.wealthyB.progressiveC.weakD.complicated7.There is a violent backlash against the latest health care reform in the U.S._（分数：2.00）A.acceptanceB.resistanceC.welcomeD.misunderstanding8.Japan has set targets to cut ta

5、xes, rein in powerful trade unions and reduce public spending._（分数：2.00）A.decreaseB.supplyC.controlD.help9.The slump in consumer confidence has created panic in the stock market._（分数：2.00）A.slowdownB.bankruptcyC.drop-offD.improvement10.The aggregate output for developing countries advanced by less t

6、han 2% last year._（分数：2.00）A.totalB.growingC.internationalD.slow11.The multinational company is reaping rewards of its foreign investment in developing countries._（分数：2.00）A.appealingB.offeringC.followingD.getting12.Western economists recently argue that China is the most dynamic market in the world

7、.（分数：2.00）A.healthyB.activeC.protectiveD.open13.China is likely to supplant Japan as America“s largest business partner in Asia._（分数：2.00）A.replaceB.suspectC.selectD.represent14.The government should pay attention to the grassroots reaction to reform and open policy._（分数：2.00）A.officialsB.massesC.st

8、affsD.capitalists15.Inadequate transport network and energy constraints are practical bottlenecks in our economy._（分数：2.00）A.advantagesB.faultsC.barriersD.bottlers二、第部分 非选择题(总题数：10，分数：10.00)16.赠券 （分数：1.00）_17.财政一揽子计划 （分数：1.00）_18.可兑换货币 （分数：1.00）_19.贸易制裁 （分数：1.00）_20.经济特区 （分数：1.00）_21.知识产权 （分数：1.00）_

9、22.跨行业公司 （分数：1.00）_23.贸易逆差 （分数：1.00）_24.贴现率 （分数：1.00）_25.特许专营权 （分数：1.00）_三、将下列英语单词或词组译成中文(总题数：10，分数：10.00)26.the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade （分数：1.00）_27.portfolio investment （分数：1.00）_mercial hub （分数：1.00）_29.certificate of origin （分数：1.00）_30.per capita income （分数：1.00）_31.securities （分

10、数：1.00）_32.insolvency （分数：1.00）_33.fledgling industries （分数：1.00）_34.tender （分数：1.00）_35.consumer goods （分数：1.00）_四、简答题(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage 1(总题数：1，分数：9.00)The slowdown of the industrial countries in 1991 partly originated in structural problems inherited from the 1980s. Slower growth in Europe

11、in 1991 revealed that unemployment, for instance, was still a structurally problematic area. Financial stress brought on by excessive debt in the household and corporate sectors was an example of another kind of structural problem, in particular for the economies of Japan and the United States. Fina

12、ncial institutions in these two countries adopted more conservative lending policies, curtailing financing of higher-risk projects such as commercial construction and highly leveraged corporate transactions. A number of weaker institutions were also consolidated through bankruptcy, merger and reorga

13、nization. These developments played some part in the general tightening of credit during 1991, which may have helped to slow the pace of investment in the United States and Japan. Weak growth of credit and a fall in some asset prices probably slowed consumption , as well.（分数：9.00）(1).Did “a fall in

14、some asset prices“ have anything to do with “weak growth of credit“?（分数：3.00）_(2).What is “consumption“ here? Is it consumption of the consumer goods or that of the capital goods?（分数：3.00）_(3).How could “weak growth of credit and a fall in some asset prices“ slow down consumption?（分数：3.00）_六、Passage

15、 2(总题数：1，分数：9.00)In the past few days differences between the United States and the European Community on farm trade have narrowed almost to nothing. As a result the world is now close to concluding the Uruguay round of GATT talks. That deal is admittedly far from perfect, a series of messy compromi

16、ses. The cause of free trade will have many more battles to fight. Never mind. On a conservative estimate the Uruguay round would permanently raise global welfare by more than $100 billion a year, spur economic growth everywhere ( especially in the world“s poorest countries) and extend competition t

17、o hitherto sheltered, and therefore backward, parts of all economies. By any standards, it would be a hugely valuable achievement.（分数：9.00）(1).On what grounds does it say “the Uruguay round would.spur economic growth everywhere“?（分数：3.00）_(2).What does “sheltered“ mean here?（分数：3.00）_(3).Why would a

18、n economy be backward once it is “sheltered“?（分数：3.00）_七、正误判断题(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Passage 1(总题数：1，分数：10.00)China Tries Guiding Foreign InvestmentIn the late 1980s and early 1990s, as China experienced booming annual growth rates of more than 10% and stepped up its move toward a market economy, billions

19、 of dollars of foreign investment went mainly into lucrative, short-term property development and fairly basic, low-technology manufacturing plants. But the urban real estate sector has become thoroughly overheated. As a result of Beijing“s greater emphasis on managed investment, foreign investors w

20、ill now be encouraged to move away from speculative property development and toward selected high-tech and infrastructure projects. Priority areas for investment would include the energy, transportation, telecommunications, biotechnology and environmental technology. Agriculture is also priority. Th

21、e total amount of foreign funds flowing into China in 1995 may not decline by much, analysts say, but foreign investors will find themselves asked to adjust their plans to fit China“s next five-year plan of economic reform, which begins in 1996. Apart from channeling the flow of capital, the Chinese

22、 authorities are keen to reap benefits that go beyond money. They want more technology transfer, help in improving management at state enterprises and employee training. “The bottleneck now is people, not technology, not capital, not bureaucracy,“ said one foreign investor. “That is why we invest in

23、 training of thousands of Chinese managers, engineers and skilled workers.“（分数：10.00）(1).China“s real estate sector needs more foreign investment.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(2).Foreign investors went into property development for speculation.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(3).Foreign investors are satisfied with China“s wo

24、rkforce.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(4).Analysts prospect that foreign funds flowing into China will decrease in 1995.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(5).Agriculture is encouraged by Chinese government for foreign investment.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误九、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)TokyoAmerican hopes that pressure from the U.S. will forc

25、e Japan to suddenly dismantle its trade barriers are almost certain to evaporate in disappointment. The fact is that Washington faces an obstacle far more formidable than a few power brokers in Tokyo“s government offices. It must buck centuries-old, deeply ingrained Japanese customs. To move the Jap

26、anese government, Washington must move an entire nation. So far, the U. S. has had only limited success despite congressional threats to retaliate. In an April 9 nationwide broadcast, Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone urged the Japanese to buy more imported goods and unveiled a long-awaited three-yea

27、r plan to ease import restrictions. But his program was far short of what Washington hoped to see. White House Chief of Staff Donald Regan said the Japanese offered“ few new or immediate measures“. While the plan did promise fewer curbs on imports of telecommunications gear, medicine and medical equ

28、ipment, it offered no relief for American forest productswhich are among the most contentious trade issues. Nakasone gives every sign of being sincere in his desire to reduce a Japanese surplus in trade with the U.S. that hit 36.8 billion dollars in 1984 and could soon top 50 billion. Yet to rely on

29、 any one Japanese political leader, no matter how popular he is at home, to reverse trade policies is to underestimate the culture and traditions that weigh heavily against a breakthrough.（分数：10.00）(1).Japan agrees to eliminate its trade barriers under the pressure of the U.S.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(2).Wa

30、shington faces obstacles not only from Tokyo“s government offices but also from Japanese traditions.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(3).Japan plans to spend three years to lessen its import restrictions.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(4).American forest products will be exported to Japan more smoothly.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(5).A pop

31、ular Japanese political leader has the power to change Japan“s trade policies.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误十、翻译题(总题数：1，分数：12.00)36.For most people involved in the production and trading of “soft“ or agricultural commodities, this is proving to be a grim decade. Prices are in many cases at, or near, historic low

32、s in real terms as markets struggle to cope with floods of surplus produce. Andwith most soothsayers forecasting flat, or still lower, pricesthe markets themselves have lost much of their allure. Speculators who profited handsomely from the price volatility of the 1970s have deserted soft commoditie

33、s for the newer excitement of financial futures or the security and big yields afforded by the equity and money markets. It is strange, indeed, to observe that only 10 years have elapsed since many respected forecasters were warning of impending global shortages of basic raw materials and foodstuffs

34、. （分数：12.00）_外刊经贸知识选读自考题真题 2017 年 04 月答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、第部分 选择题(总题数：15，分数：30.00)1.Faced with declining revenues, the Saudi Arabian government was reluctant to pay in cash but to offer crude oil of equivalent value._（分数：2.00）A.same B.extraC.doubleD.low解析：解析 句意：面对收入下降，沙特阿拉伯政府不愿意用现金支付，但却愿意提供同

35、等价值的原油，equivalent 意为“等值的，等同的”。选项中 same 意为“相同的，同一个的”；extra 意为“额外的，另外的”；double 意为“双重的，两倍的”；low 意为“低的，少的”。故选 A。2.It“s morally indefensible when companies contributing to destroying jobs and wealth also earn a lot of money._（分数：2.00）A.unsupportable B.reliableC.terribleD.dishonest解析：解析 句意：当公司在破坏就业和财富的同时也

36、赚了很多钱时，这些公司在道德上是站不住脚的。indefensible 意为“站不住脚的，不能防卫的”。选项中 unsupportable 意为“无支持的”；reliable意为“可靠的，可信赖的”；terrible 意为“可怕的，很糟的”；dishonest 意为“不诚实的，不老实的”。故选 A。3.The Federal Reserve announced a plan to purchase $300 million long-term government bonds to bolster the nation“s economy._（分数：2.00）A.accelerateB.supp

37、ort C.opposeD.adjust解析：解析 句意：关联储宣布了一项购买 3 亿美元长期政府债券的计划，以提振美国经济。bolster意为“增强，改进，支持”。选项中 accelerate 意为“(使)加快，(使)加速”；support 意为“支持，赞成，拥护”；oppose 意为“反对，对抗”；adjust 意为“调整，适应”。故选 B。4.Economists reckon that the euro will slide to less than parity with the dollar within a year._（分数：2.00）A.denyB.think C.sugge

38、stD.agree解析：解析 句意：经济学家认为，欧元将在一年内跌至无法与美元等值的水平。reckon 意为“估计，认为。计算”。选项中 deny 意为“否认，拒绝”；think 意为“想，认为”；suggest 意为“建议，显示”；agree 意为“同意，赞成”。故选 B。5.One of the central justifications for the single market was its ability to create great economic prosperity._（分数：2.00）A.reasons B.resultsC.explanationsD.dispute

39、s解析：解析 句意：单一市场存在的主要理由之一是其创造巨大经济繁荣的能力。justification 意为“理由，辩护”。选项中 reason 意为“理由，理性，动机”；result 意为“结果，成绩”；explanation 意为“说明，解释”；dispute 意为“辩论，争吵”。故选 A。6.Greece“s budget deficit threatened the economic stability of languishing euro zone countries._（分数：2.00）A.wealthyB.progressiveC.weak D.complicated解析：解析

40、句意：希腊的预算赤字威胁着疲软的欧元区国家的经济稳定。languishing 意为“渐渐衰弱的”。选项中 wealthy 意为“富有的，丰富的”；progressive 意为“发展中的，进步的”；weak 意为“疲软的，虚弱的”；complicated 意为“难懂的，复杂的”。故选 C。7.There is a violent backlash against the latest health care reform in the U.S._（分数：2.00）A.acceptanceB.resistance C.welcomeD.misunderstanding解析：解析 句意：人民强烈反对

41、美国最近的医疗改革。backlash 意为“强烈抵制，反对”。选项中acceptance 意为“接纳，赞同，容忍”；resistance 意为“反对，抵抗”；welcome 意为“欢迎”；misunderstanding 意为“误解，不和”。故选 B。8.Japan has set targets to cut taxes, rein in powerful trade unions and reduce public spending._（分数：2.00）A.decreaseB.supplyC.control D.help解析：解析 句意：日本已经制定了削减税收、控制强大的工会和减少公共开支的目标。rein in 意为“控制”。选项中 decrease 意为“减少，减小”；supply 意为“供应，供给”；control 意为“控制，管理，抑制”；help 意为“帮助，促进，有用”。故选 C。9.The slump in consumer confidence has created p