剑桥商务英语初级-68及答案解析.doc

1、剑桥商务英语初级-68 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. What has Helena done?（分数：1.00）A.delayed a meetingB.arranged a meeting for MondayC.announced a new date for a meeting2.Permanent secretary required for establishedteam working on major new project.Own office Fl

2、exible hoursCall: 0572234754The new secretary will（分数：1.00）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 September3.JohnThe product launch is going ahead next month rather than inNovember as expected.SallyWhen is the p

3、roduct being launched?（分数：1.00）A.SeptemberB.OctoberC.November4.Time Destination Flight information12.10 BX153 Amsterdam Estimated departure 12.4512.15 8K191 Edinburgh Final. call12.20 ML762 Dublin Check in atdesk 11 A. The plane to Dublin is ready for boarding. B. The plane to Edinburgh is about to

4、take off. C. The plane to Amsterdam is an hour lat（分数：1.00）A.B.C.5.The Globe HotelIdeal for conferencesInternational menuBeautiful rural t0cationTeam of fifty experienced staffCall: 0254 6834The Globe Hotel（分数：1.00）A.can offer facilities for 50 guests.B.has an excellent restaurant.C.is in the countr

5、yside.三、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A Check-in areaB Business loungeC Customs areaD Baggage reclaimE Car hire deskF Duty-free shopG Passport controlH Boarding gate（分数：5.00）(1).Sarah has just had her passport checked and now needs to collect her suitcases.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Joe bought 200 tax-free cigare

6、ttes at the airport, then more on the plane, and now needs to declare them.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Having checked in early, Josef wants to relax and watch television before getting on the plane.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Melanie has parked her car and needs to collect her boarding card and have her luggage wei

7、ghed.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Before moving through to the departure lounge, Ann wants to buy some whisky for a colleague.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).The number of employees in Germany fluctuated between 2000 and 2002, whereas England saw a steady increase in staff numbers ove

8、r the same period.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Between 2000 and 2001 both countries had similar numbers of employees, but by 2002 numbers in England had fallen to half as many as in Germany.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Employee numbers in Germany decreased steadily between 2000 and 2002, unlike in England, where th

9、e number of staff dropped slightly in 2001 before doubling.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Although Germany had more employees than England in 2000 and 200 by 2002 staff numbers in England had risen to the same level as in Germany.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Although employee numbers in both countries increased over

10、the three years, there were twice as many employees in Germany as in England by 2002.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.五、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：7.00)TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSESAseries of 15 one-day courses is being planned for small businesses in the Scar brook area during September and October. The focu

11、s will be on practical training in a range of business skills areas, including presentation skills, marketing on the internet, negotiating effectively and dealing with difficult clients.The courses are being run by a recently founded training organisation, Scar brook Training Company (STC). This org

12、anisation is a partnership between Scar brook Council and the towns Business Development Agency, which has been training Scar brook businesses for a number of years.A spokesperson for the company confirmed that STC, which receives government funding, is offering these courses free of charge. This is

13、 an excellent opportunity for local businesspeople, who would otherwise expect to pay as much as 250 to attend a one-day business skills course.Although firms are allowed to register a maximum of two employees per course, participants may attend as many courses as they wish. Bookings will take place

14、 for the two weeks following an open day at STC on 27 August. STC recommends that applications for places are submitted as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.For further information, contact STC on: 0859 211432 or online at: http:/www, stc.co.uk.（分数：7.00）(1).Courses are aimed at companies in a

15、nd around Scar brook.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(2).One of the training sessions will focus on effective writing skills.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(3).The Scar brook Training Company has existed for only a short time.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(4).Participants have to pay 250

16、 for each training session they attend.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(5).Companies can send as many employees as they want on each course.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(6).Participants must register for the course by the middle of September.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(7).The Scar b

17、rook Training Company has recently updated its website.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say六、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Local successWorking together Goldlink, a newly-founded Birmingham-based company which produces designer jewellery, has recently started working with another young local company, Prima

18、, Goldlink commissioned Prima to help it promote the companys exciting new range of iewellery by designing a new brochure and leaflets as well as designing and building exhibition stands. Gill Smith, Goldlinks Sales Manager, explained how the relationship with Prima began and stressed how successful

19、 it had already been: We werent expecting to find a local company which would meet our requirements. But then we saw an article aboul companies m the area and Prima sounded as if itd be just the kind of company we were looking for - even if it is much smaller than com panies we usually work with. Ri

20、ght from the start wa liked the friendly feel of the business and the professional attitude of the staff.The service Prima provides is excellent. For example, thanks to Prima, we won the award for best trade stand at a recent exhibition. We then got first prize for best product and .Just missed the

21、award for best brochure, Thats how good Primas been for us!AssistanceGoldlink and Prima have both received considerable support in their first year of business from Andy Reilly, a consultant who offers advice to companies in the Midlands. Reilly specialises in helping small firms to secure funding s

22、uch as Iow-interest bank loans. As a result of the consultants help, the companies applied for and were awarded separate government grants. Samantha Barry, Managing Director of Prima, said that the assistance given by Reilly and his team in working out an appropriate business strategy for the compan

23、y had been essential in making .Prima such a success. She added: Weve also been having a few problems with our website. Although weve done all the design work ourselves, weve been really grateful to Andy Reilly for the advice hes given on structuring the content.Reilly says of his work: My work is v

24、ery varied and I get to work with a lot of compames m the area, which I like. What I enjoy even more though is helping companies such as Prima and Goldlink to work to achieve their potential. Its really rewarding to see small companies doing well, especially when Ive been working so closely with the

25、m. For fiJrther information about any of the companies mentioned in this article, call: 01235 434 656.（分数：6.00）(1).What type of company is Prima?（分数：1.00）A.a construction companyB.an advertising agencyC.a consultancy firm(2).Why did the managers of Goldlink choose to work with Prima?（分数：1.00）A.They

26、wanted to work with a local firm.B.They liked working with small organisations.C.They were attracted by the companys approac(3).How many awards did Goldlink win?（分数：1.00）A.oneB.twoC.three(4).What do Goldlink and Prima have in common?（分数：1.00）A.They have the same adviser.B.They have used the same ban

27、k.C.They applied for the same grants.(5).How did Andy Reilly help Prima?（分数：1.00）A.He designed their website.B.He developed their business plan.C.He restructured the company.(6).What does Andy Reilly particularly like about his job?（分数：1.00）A.dealing with a wide variety of companiesB.seeing companie

28、s become successfulC.worldng with local companies七、PART SIX(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Bad news for bankersThere was great uncertainty today about the future for employees of Lancet Bank following publication of (29) .companys yearly financial results. Losses reached 8.5m, (30) . this years financial figures th

29、e worst (31) . almost 20 years. Lancet Bank, (32) .,. was founded over a century ago (33) .Jamie McCIoud, currently employs more (34) . 5,000 staff at 200 branches, mainly in Wales and the north of England. Many people believe stories that the bank is planning to close most of (35) . branches in Wal

30、es. However, the bank has refused to comment on (36) . rumours. Gary Tooley, a spokesman for Lancet, warned that (37) . some redundancies would be unavoidable, he could give no further details (38) . September at the earliest. Union officials are currently involved. (39) . talks with management and

31、are trying to find an acceptable solution for (40) . parties.（分数：12.00）A.theB.aC.anyA.makingB.madeC.makeA.sinceB.forC.duringA.whoB.whatC.whichA.fromB.byC.ofA.thanB.thatC.asA.hisB.itsC.herA.sameB.soC.suchA.althoughB.unlessC.despiteA.withinB.toC.untilA.withB.atC.inA.everyB.bothC.either八、PART SEVEN(总题数

32、：1，分数：5.00)（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：5.00)6. （分数：5.00）_十一、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)7.Read this part of a letter from Maggie Smith, a conference organisenI am writing to ask you if you would be prepared to give the opening speechat the Marke

33、ting World conference.The conference will be held at the Seaview Hotel in Brighton on 29-30November. The opening speech is scheduled to begin at 19.00 on 29 July. Youmay speak on a topic of your choice.Write a letter to Maggie Smith:agreeing to give the opening speechproposing a topic for your speec

34、hrequesting the equipment you needasking about payment.Write 60- 80 words.（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)A.B.C.A.B.C.A.B.C.A.B.C.A.B.C.A.B.C.A.B.C.A.B.C.十四、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：7.00)MESSAGESMessage from Forest Hotel 9 March 14.30Contact name: Mrs Helen (9) Conference fac

35、ilities available: (10) JuneName of conference room: (11) RoomDaily rate for facilities: (12) Maximum number of delegates: (13) Booking reference number: (14) Direct telephone number: (15) （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)Fashion HouseInternationa

36、l Sales Conference 2002Conference ProgrammeSaturday9.00 Session 1: Talk by the Managing Director about (16) 10.30 Coffee11.00 Session 2: (17) 12.30 LunchFree time19.00 Meet in the (18) Sunday9.00 Session 1: (19) 10.30 Coffee11.00 Session 2: (20) 12.30 (21) (lunch)14.00 Final session: Talk by guest s

37、peaker Susan James on (22) 17.00 Coach to the airport（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(总题数：1，分数：8.00)(1).Which figure represents Lifestyle Foods marlA.15%B.50%C.65%(2).Why is Lifestyle Foods currently doing building work?（分数：1.00）A.Its factory was damaged in a fi

38、re.B.It is taking action to meet demand.C.The warehouse is very old-fashione(3).Lifestyle Foods decided to launch the new bread, lavash, because（分数：1.00）A.it is so popular in other European countries.B.the company wanted a totally new product.C.customers are interested in eating healthily.(4).Why ha

39、ve there been difficulties with the machinery for the new product?（分数：1.00）A.It has been necessary to meet regulations.B.It is difficult to find suitable equipment.C.It keeps breaking down.(5).What new products is Lifestyle Foods planning?（分数：1.00）A.different kinds of snacksB.additional bread-based

40、foodsC.food to go with its breads(6).Lifestyle Foods sells most of its breads under（分数：1.00）A.supermarkets own labels.B.Lifestyle Foods own name.C.a different brand nam(7).What is Lifestyle Foods doing regarding exports?（分数：1.00）A.It is not currently very interested in exports.B.It has just gained i

41、ts first export contract.C.It is working hard to increase exports.(8).According to the Production Manager, what is the main reason for the success of Lifestyle Foods?（分数：1.00）A.regular investmentB.the excellent staffC.its product range十七、SPEAKING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、PART 1(总题数：1，分数：5.00)8.SAMPLE QUESTI

42、ONSMWhats your name? How do you spell your first name/surname?Where do you live? Do you like living there? Why? / Why not?What do you do? Do you like being a .?Why?/Why not?What do you like doing in your free time?（分数：5.00）_十九、PART 2(总题数：1，分数：5.00)9.WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?DECIDING ON ARRANGEMENTS

43、FOR A BUSINESS TRIPCOStpunctualityjourney timeWHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?DECIDING WHICH TRAINING COMPANY TO USEqualitycostpremises（分数：5.00）_二十、PART 3(总题数：1，分数：5.00)10.Scenario: Looking for a new supplierYour company is looking for a new supplier. Talk together about what is important when choosing a s

44、upplier and decide which three factors are most important.Here are some ideas to help you.experienceflexibilityqualityreliabilitylocationdeliverypricereputation（分数：5.00）_剑桥商务英语初级-68 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. What has Helena done?（分数：1.00）A.delayed

45、a meeting B.arranged a meeting for MondayC.announced a new date for a meeting解析：2.Permanent secretary required for establishedteam working on major new project.Own office Flexible hoursCall: 0572234754The new secretary will（分数：1.00）A.share an office with other team members.B.work with people who kno

46、w each other. C.receive a short-term temporary contract. 5 8 September解析：3.JohnThe product launch is going ahead next month rather than inNovember as expected.SallyWhen is the product being launched?（分数：1.00）A.SeptemberB.October C.November解析：4.Time Destination Flight information12.10 BX153 Amsterdam Estimated departure 12.4512.15 8K191 Edinburgh Final. call12.20 ML762 Dublin Check in atdesk 11 A. 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 lat（分数：1.00）A.B. C.解析：5.The Globe