剑桥商务英语初级-119及答案解析.doc

1、剑桥商务英语初级-119 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、READING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、PART ONE(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.2. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.3. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.4. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.5. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.三、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)TRADE FAIR STANDSA CIP System: Internal Telephone SystemsB Bertix pie: Top-of-the-Range Portable

2、 ComputersC Aurora Ltd: Hands-Free Mobile Phones for VehiclesD FastCo Ltd: Distribution ServicesE Tops Recruitment Agency: Specialists in ManagementF HTML Ltd: Website Marketing and Internet AdvertisingG Journey. com: Travel Agency for the Business ExecutiveH FTA: Finance for Training（分数：5.00）(1).Sa

3、lly Green imports computer hardware and needs a company to transport it from the port to her chain of stores.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).In order to obtain an advanced business qualification, Paul White has to take a year off work without pay, and is looking for funding.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).John Brown is buy

4、ing new vans for his service engineers and wants to be able to contact them at any time.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).When travelling on business, Ben Smith needs to be able to write letters, send emails and analyse data.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Sophie Jones wants professional help in finding good candidates for s

5、enior posts in her computer software company.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).There was a slight drop in the use of newspaper adverts on the previous year, while both agency and online recruitment continued to rise.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).This year more staff were recruited throug

6、h agencies than either newspaper or online adverts but both these methods experienced an increase on the previous year.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).There was an increase in both employment agency and online recruitment on the previous year although recruitment through newspaper adverts fell sharply.（分数：1.00）

7、填空项 1:_(4).Fewer employees were recruited through newspaper adverts this year than the previous year and online recruitment also declined.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).This year the number of candidates recruited online was double the figure for the previous year, while the numbers recruited through employmen

8、t agencies fell slightly.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_五、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：7.00)CYCLES MOVE WITH THE TIMESTimes have been hard for the UK cycle industry. Poor weather and competition from abroad have had a serious effect on sales. Manufacturers have had to cut back and last month more than 40 job losses were ann

9、ounced at Cycle World, one of the countrys main bicycle factories in Leicester. But the company says it is fighting to win back customers, using such strategies as improved after-sales and bikes built to specific customer requirements.Two years ago, Cycle World sold off its bike-making machinery in

10、an effort to cut costs and save money. The companys Leicester factory is now only an assembly plant as most of the parts are imported.The company produces half a million bikes a year across the full Cycle World range, with nearly all of these being sold in the UK. Production is largely done by hand.

11、 Workers use the batch production method - everyone making up to 600 bikes of a particular model at any one time.At the height of its success, Cycle World employed 7,000 people but, like many areas of manufacturing, it has since shrunk. Its 1950s purpose- built factory now employs just 470 permanent

12、 workers, with numbers rising to 700 as temporary staff are taken on to meet seasonal demands in sales.（分数：7.00）(1).The weather has encouraged more people to buy bikes.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(2).Management have recently had to make people redundant at Cycle World.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC

13、.Doesnt say(3).Cycle World is providing a more personal service to regain market share.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(4).Cycle World imported some bike-making machinery as part of a cost-cutting exercise.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(5).The majority of Cycle World bicycles are sold to the

14、 domestic market.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(6).Only a small number of different bike models are produced each month.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(7).700 extra staff are taken on at the busiest time of year.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say六、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Enjoying Your care

15、erMy business is my hobby, someone tells you. I wish I could make a living from my hobby, you may think. It sounds ideal.Yet according to Sue Cole, a management expert, there can be both advantages and disadvantages for those who combine their hobby with their career. Theres a real possibility that

16、your hobby becomes less attractive when its your job. But also quite a few people who make their hobby their career become too enthusiastic and forget about the basic principles of business, she says. For example, someone may think: “I love cooking. There arent enough restaurants in this area. Ill s

17、tart one up.“ And they go ahead without establishing how many customers theyll need each day or what income theyll require to cover costs. That can be a recipe for disaster.Richard Campbell, however, has made a success of it. A keen amateur singer with a passion for travel, he first became involved

18、in organising musical tours as a university student. On graduating, he joined a small student travel company, Sunway Travel, as a tour leader. Thirteen years later, in 1993, he bought the business and repositioned it to focus entirely on musicians, both amateur and professional. It was a successful

19、move and Sunway Travel now arranges worldwide travel for 80% of Britains classical musicians.Despite the size of the business, Campbell still enjoys touring with orchestras. Musicians are usually delightful to travel with and you visit wonderful places. It can get stressful though. They assume its n

20、ormal when everything goes right. If something goes wrong, they look for someone to blame, and they can be quite unreasonable and bad- tempered, especially if they are worried about meeting their contracts for the rest of their tour.Campbell explains that things havent always been easy. Sometimes th

21、e company didnt perform as well as Id expected. There were difficult times and I had to learn to cope with the stress. However, weve now got to a level where my staff can run the business on a daily basis and all I need to do is keep an eye on things.Campbell recognises that he could have earned mor

22、e in another line of business. Travel generally doesnt pay well. I have friends in other professions who are very highly paid. But he has no regrets. They envy me because I am reasonably well paid to do something that I love doing.（分数：6.00）(1).What does Sue Cole say about people whose businesses are

23、 their hobbies?（分数：1.00）A.They have the perfect combination.B.They risk losing interest in their leisure activity.C.They know very little about raising financ(2).Why do some people who open their own restaurant fail?（分数：1.00）A.They dont learn enough about the competition.B.They dont research how to

24、attract customers.C.They dont know what turnover levels they nee(3).How did Richard Campbell change Sunway Travel in 19937（分数：1.00）A.He relocated the company offices.B.He targeted a new group of consumers.C.He expanded the destinations the company dealt wit(4).According to Campbell, how do musicians

25、 react when faced with travel problems?（分数：1.00）A.They try to criticise the person responsible.B.They expect things to be put right.C.They say they will take their business elsewher(5).What does Richard Campbell say about the day-to-day running of his business?（分数：1.00）A.It is unnecessary for him to

26、 take an active role.B.It has become more stressful.C.It is difficult to set realistic targets.(6).What does Richard Campbell feel about his career?（分数：1.00）A.He likes his career though hes always short of money.B.He wishes he earned a high salary like his friends.C.Hes happy and thinks he has enoug

27、h to live on.七、PART SIX(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Assistant To Public Relations ManagerBusiness Press is the worlds most respected publisher of business news. PR and publicity play (29) essential part in ensuring our continued (30) and this is an outstanding opportunity that (31) also be the start of a career

28、(32) Public Relations.(33) directly to our PR Manager, you will run her office and learn quickly to do just about everything. Filing documents, taking calls (34) journalists and answering their questions are all included in (35) You will also help to organise events and visits, prepare reports (36)

29、month and generally help to run an efficient press office. The perfect candidate will have a (37) standard of education, strong communication skills and an excellent telephone (38) Professional secretarial qualifications are an advantage. A minimum of two years experience, (39) should be within a bu

30、sy office, is essential. You will be confident, have a smart professional appearance and be in a hurry to (40) things done.（分数：12.00）A.anB.eachC.theA.gainB.successC.increaseA.mustB.oughtC.couldA.byB.withC.inA.ReportingB.ReportedC.ReportA.forB.fromC.aboutA.thisB.themC.thoseA.everyB.someC.anyA.deepB.w

31、ideC.highA.mannerB.attitudeC.approachA.whereB.whatC.whichA.makeB.getC.do八、PART SEVEN(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Caradoc Clothing (Manufacturing) LtdMEMOTo: Katy Phipps, Personnel OfficerFrom: Gary Campbell, Design ManagerDate: 19th November 2003Subject: New vacancySam, the technical assistant in the childrens cl

32、othes section, has decided to leave on Dec 1st. Im 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 isnt really necessary - good people can learn very quickly - which means we could use the local pape

33、r instead of Clothing Weekly. At the moment, were short of staff in Sportswear, so I want the new person to start there.Thanks.Caradoc Clothing (Manufacturing) LtdMEMOTo: Jack Thompson, Personnel AdvertisingFrom: Katy Phipps, Personnel OfficerDate: 19th November 2003Subject: New vacancyPlease note G

34、arys memo. Sam Cosgraves leaving on 1 December, so wed 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.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、WRITING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：5

35、.00)6. You have to cancel a meeting with James Lewis, a senior manager in your company, at very short notice. Write an email to Mr Lewis: apologising for the cancellation explaining why this was necessary suggesting a date when you are free. Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.（分数：5.00）_十一、PART T

36、WO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)7. Read part of a letter below from Andrew Trellis inviting you to a business reception at which your company will receive an award.We are pleased to inform you that your company has won this years Business 2003 Award. The award will be presented at a reception at the Park Hotel on

37、February 19.I would be grateful if you would let me know as soon as you can whether you will be able to attend and, also, whether you would be prepared to give a short talk during the evening. Write a letter to Mr Trellis: thanking him for the award suggesting a topic for the talk saying what equipm

38、ent you will need asking whether some members of staff can also attend. Write 60-80 words on your Answer Sheet. Do not include any postal addresses.Dear Mr Trellis（分数：5.00）_十二、LISTENING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：8.00)(1).When will the meeting be?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Which office suppliers ar

39、e they going to use?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).Which line shows productivity correctly?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).What is the correct length?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).What does the woman want to do about the meeting?（分数：1.00）A.cancel itB.postpone itC.bring it forward(6).What time will Mr Johnstone arrive?*（分数：1.00）A.B.

40、C.(7).Which chart shows where the companys goods are made?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(8).Which task is urgent?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.十四、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：7.00)（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十五、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：7.00)（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十六、PART FOUR(总题

41、数：1，分数：8.00)(1).The name Media-X was chosen for the company because（分数：1.00）A.it presented a serious image.B.it was connected with technology.C.it seemed easy to remember.(2).George Johnson started to invest in internet companies because the internet（分数：1.00）A.already had considerable educational va

42、lue.B.was increasingly popular in Europe.C.was becoming easier to us(3).What was Georges first job?（分数：1.00）A.bank employeeB.economics lecturerC.software programmer(4).Georges father helps him by（分数：1.00）A.advising him on investments.B.providing him with suitable office space.C.giving him financial

43、support.(5).Approximately how many companies in total does George help each year?（分数：1.00）A.100B.200C.300(6).When choosing between proposals, George first considers（分数：1.00）A.the experience of the directors.B.the need for the product or service.C.the financial background of the company.(7).Media-X h

44、elps companies by providing advice on（分数：1.00）A.market research.B.technical support.C.pricing strategy.(8).Which of these UK companies has expanded into other countries?（分数：1.00）A.NetTB.TravelDC.OrderF十七、SPEAKING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、PART 1(总题数：1，分数：5.00)8.In this part, the interlocutor asks questions t

45、o each of the candidates in turn. You have to give information about yourself and express personal opinions.（分数：5.00）_十九、PART 2(总题数：1，分数：5.00)9.In this part of the test, you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the two below and then talk for

46、about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your ideas.（分数：5.00）_二十、PART 3(总题数：1，分数：5.00)10.In this part of the test, the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material in the form of pictures or words. You have 30 seconds to look at the task prompt, an example of which is below, 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 candidatesScenario（分数：5.00）_