剑桥商务英语中级-145及答案解析.doc

1、剑桥商务英语中级-145 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：1，分数：7.00) A. Personal Assistant to the Manager of an International Finance CompanyThe ideal candidate will be an experienced and highly professional secretary with proven organizational and administrative skills in addit

2、ion to excellent secretarial skills including word-processing. The ability to display initiative and work to strict deadlines in an unsupervised environment is essential. B. Graphic DesignerWe are a brand leader and distribute our clothes worldwide. We are looking for a graphic designer with direct

3、marketing techniques. The person appointed will be expected to turn a catalogue brief into a powerful selling tool, deciding on copy style, model selection, photographic subjects and art direction. C. Junior AccountantAn international pharmaceutical company wishes to appoint a junior accountant. The

4、 post will be especially suitable for someone about to leave school with good results in mathematics. The successful candidate will be exposed to all kinds of business operations ranging from sales and marketing to research and development. The work will eventually involve financial analysis at a se

5、nior level and plant financial management. D. Industrial SalespersonIndustrial salesperson to be appointed to a key position in a large company supplying essential services to a range of industrial engineering companies. The company specializes in the recycling of chemicals from the treatment of eff

6、luence. Either two years experience of working in industrial sales or a good technical qualification will be necessary.（分数：7.00）(1).No previous experience of working in this field is necessary.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).You can still apply for this post even if you are not well qualified, but you must have

7、 some experience of the work involved.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).You must be able to work and make decisions on your own without seeking help.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).If successful in the job, the person appointed will eventually be promoted to a very responsible position.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).The ability to type

8、, take shorthand, and file information are essential for this post.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).The company concentrates on extracting useful ingredient from liquid waste and putting them to good use.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).Candidates must be familiar with methods of selling and advertising.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_三、PAR

9、T TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A surprisingly large number of companies still regard training as an expensive luxury In spite of such objectives, a training course can be very successful in meeting future needs. Not surprisingly, all surveys conducted in this field have shown that the companies with the larges

10、t budgets for training are usually far more successful than those with small training budgets.In spite of such surveys, too many business people remain suspicious of the need for training (8) Even where there is an emphasis on training, the whole question of sending people on courses is often mishan

11、dled (9) Although they seem happy to spend their companys money, they neglect to ask essential questions about the relevance of a particular course for their company.Some managers specify the type of course they want for a company employee but it is usually far too general (10) However, this does no

12、t imply that every successful training course should meet only limited, short-term objectives: (11) By that time, the individual may have outgrown the need for such skills or the company itself may have changed radically.Thus it is important to have a thorough discussion with both the individual att

13、ending a course and senior personnel in the company he or she represents (12) In addition, a built-in flexibility can prove usual for equipping someone with a better understanding of new skills and fresh approaches as technologies change or as the employees job changes. A. Such business people argue

14、 that they have managed their companies very successfully without any training at all. B. Unfortunately, a number of managers, for instance, rush into this whole matter without enough careful thought beforehand. C. In this way, both short-term and long-term skills may be identified. D. On the other

15、hand, they refuse to pay considerable sums to send their staff on courses. E. Where this is the case, the management skills acquired may be inappropriate after a few years. F. Too often they want a course aimed at an ill-defined average group rather than at specific development needs. G. In spite of

16、 such objectives, a training course can be very successful in meeting future needs.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_四、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：6.00)As a manager in the service industry sector, Ive looked at hundreds of CVs in my time. They are not necessarily the bland documents, some bosses m

17、ight think they are! They are full of little pointers towards individuals personalities and suitability for the job. The first thing I always look at is an applicants employment record. I check for continuity and stability. If somebody has a long list of previous jobs, all of varying length, alarm b

18、ells start ringing. Rather than an irregular route from job to job, what I hope to see is stable career progression. What does their career path look like- is it all steps forward, or are there a lot of sideways moves? And I am always pleased to find a family person with children, because in my expe

19、rience they tend to be responsible and reliable.I never rely on OVs alone. We get applicants to fill in one of our own application forms. We ask why theyve applied, what their aspirations and personal goals are, and also about their interests and hobbies and any clubs they belong to. That gives you

20、a useful insight into their personality and lifestyle. The application form also enables us to test how much people have actually been progressing in their careers, because we ask for details of the salaries they have received for each job.Its always worth looking at CVs and designing application fo

21、rms with great care. Taking on employees might be rewarding, but it is also a big investment for any business. Mistakes in choosing staff can cost companies dear, so it makes sense to spend time ensuring you get the right person.In the service sector, one of the aims of companies is to maintain and

22、improve customer service, and this is achieved partly through low staff turnover. You need to take on people who understand that and will want to stay. Thats why, when youve taken staff on, the next thing is getting the best out of them.My management style comes from the days when I took over my fir

23、st business, an ailing road haulage firm which I was certain I could turn into a profitable company. The first thing is to treat others as youd like to be treated yourself. As soon as I took over the business, I talk to everybody individually, and looked for ways to make sure their particular skills

24、 benefited the company.I didnt have much experience then of managing people, but above all I always tried to be fair and honest with everyone. As a result, I think the staff knew that and accepted my decisions, even if they didnt agree with them all. Also, bosses must be able to communicate. You als

25、o need to create team spirit, and build on the strength of the team. I explained my plans for the company to all the staff, and let them all know what I needed from them. The lorry drivers responded brilliantly, and were the key to turning the business round. They understood that we had to develop a

26、 professional reputation, and from then on the days of poor quality deliveries were over.Lastly, I am a great believer in profit-sharing. It takes a team to make a company work, so profits should be shared by all. Job satisfaction is important, but it doesnt pay the rent. Shared profit and bonuses h

27、elp to strengthen team spirit by giving everyone a common goal that they work towards, together.（分数：6.00）(1).What fact does the writer hope to learn from applicants CVs?（分数：1.00）A.That they have experience of many different jobs.B.That their careers have developed steadily.C.The opinion their employ

28、ers had of them.D.Whether they are married or singl(2).The writer says the application form is useful because it _.（分数：1.00）A.reveals something of the applicants characterB.gives information about the applicants familyC.explains what skills the applicant has for the jobD.shows how much the applicant

29、 wants to earn(3).According to the writer, why are OVs and application forms so important?（分数：1.00）A.Interviewing people is an expensive process.B.They indicate whether applicants really want the job.C.They indicate whether applicants are efficient or not.D.Employing the wrong people can be disastro

30、us.(4).One reason why the writer was successful in her first business was that _.（分数：1.00）A.she was used to dealing with peopleB.she was open with the staffC.the business was already doing well when she startedD.the staff agreed with all her decisions(5).The writer believes profit-sharing is a good

31、idea because _.（分数：1.00）A.it encourages a competitive spiritB.everyone earns the same salaryC.everyone shares the same aimD.it creates job satisfaction(6).Which would make the best title for this text?（分数：1.00）A.Profit-sharing as motivation.B.How I turned a business round.C.People-the key to busines

32、s success.D.The importance of a well-presented CV.五、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：15.00)RICHMAN RINGInternational MoversOur ref: F/2/J21st March 2008Dear Mr. Ratanara,Re: Removal of business equipment from Singapore to Hong KongThank you for your telephone enquiry. I am writing to provide you with the quotatio

33、n that you requested. (19) addition to this, I am including further details of our service. The price is (20) on the items that you mentioned in your phone call and will, of course, vary if you decide to add extra items or (21) some.In order to keep the cost as low as (22) , we will move your equipm

34、ent when it is most convenient for us. We will try to (23) your move with those of other clients who ask us to transport goods at around the same time. I am sure you will (24) that if we were to make a special trip just for your equipment, but the cost would be much (25) . This means that (26) you r

35、equested a move on 23 June, this precise date may not be possible. However, we regularly transport goods (27) Singapore and Hong Kong, and we would (28) to be able to move your equipment within two or three days of your requested date.The (29) does not include packing. I understand that you prefer t

36、o (30) out your own packing since (31) of your equipment is quite fragile.I hope that these initial details meet with your (32) , and ask that you do not hesitate to (33) us if you require any further advice.Yours sincerely,(Signature)Dave RingTransport Manager（分数：15.00）A.InB.WithC.OnD.ByA.builtB.cr

37、eatedC.basedD.madeA.decreaseB.preventC.omitD.reduceA.realisticB.possibleC.probableD.desiredA.associateB.gatherC.mixD.combineA.appreciateB.satisfyC.wishD.considerA.appreciatedB.higherC.heavierD.superiorA.stillB.evenC.despiteD.althoughA.amongB.besideC.betweenD.alongA.forecastB.thinkC.chooseD.expectA.g

38、uessB.valueC.estimateD.judgementA.endB.carryC.bringD.takeA.partB.sectionC.pieceD.bitA.kindnessB.approvalC.permissionD.allowanceA.dialB.connectC.reachD.contact六、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Investment Analysts WantedA Fund Management and subsidiary of a prestigious investment Bankseeks bright young Inves

39、tment Analysis to augment its rapidly expanding（分数：12.00）(1).research on department. Our client is a top US institution with significant（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).funds under management from worldwide, increasingly it is seeking to（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).manage the European component of its portfolio from Lond

40、on. This（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).has been led to an impressive rise in its profile in European markets.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).The Bank is looking for talented and ambitious Investment Analysts（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).to form a new specialist research team. Investment Analysts who perform（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).rigor

41、ous and detailed investigation into companies and securities before（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(8).making recommendations to those Fund Managers ideally, you will have（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(9).excellent academic credentials and a solid professional with grounding, in（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(10).analytical techniques. Particu

42、larly useful would be training in an accountancy,（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(11).an MBA or a legal qualification. Excellent communication in skills are required.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(12).For an initial, confidential conversation with contact the Banks Personnel Manager directly.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_七、WRITING(总题数：0，分数：0.

43、00)八、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)1. Mr. Lee is going to buy a large amount of electronic components from your company. He also shows an interest in your companys PCX phone machine, which is in the charge of Mr. Angus Beard, your colleague. Mr. Lee would like to bring 10 samples and some brochures back ho

44、me to make a trial sale. Write a short note to Mr. Angus Beard, one of your colleagues. Tell him the fact that Mr. Lee is interested in PCX phone machine. Mention the number he wants to have. Suggest their direct contact. Write 3040 words on your Answer Sheet.（分数：5.00）_九、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)2./r/

45、n /r/n WHERE PEOPLE SPEND THEIR HOLIDAYS/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n 1990/r/n 2000/r/n /r/n /r/n Travelling abroad /r/n 12%/r/n 23%/r/n /r/n /r/n Going to seaside/r/n 38%/r/n 32%/r/n /r/n /r/n Camping/r/n 9%/r/n 35%/r/n /r/n /r/n Staying at home/r/n 41%/r/n 10%/r/n /r/n /r/n Total/r/n 100%/r/n 100%/r/n /r/n

46、/r/n You are a clerk in Lucky Tourism Company. You are responsible for arranging travelling lines. One day, you received the data as follows: Read the following table which shows the changes in the way people spend their holidays. The table divides the tourism business into four parts, telling the d

47、ifferent percentages in 1990 and in 2000, from which you will notice the trend of current tourism business. Use the information in the table to write a short report (about 100120 words) emphasizing changes of the main business for your company. Write on your Answer Sheet.（分数：5.00）_十、LISTENING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、PART ONE(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Conversation One(总题数：1，分数：4.00)Telephone MessageTo: Mr. (1) From: Mr. MartinDate: 21stMay Time: 10:001. Mr. Martin will arrive in Tokyo around2:30 Tokyo time on (2) afternoon by Flight Pan-Am (3) 2. Mr. Martin, has mo