剑桥商务英语中级-18及答案解析.doc

1、剑桥商务英语中级-18 及答案解析(总分：95.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BREADING/B(总题数：7，分数：7.00)1.Several means of travel will be present together, in which each can replace the others.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_2.The coming ten years will see likely changes in transport.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_3.Basically transportation plans for the future are ma

2、de in the light of economic considerations.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_4.One of reasons that old transport method will disappear is that we can not bear it.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_5.Improvements in the speed of transport between cities are needing immediate attention.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_6.Future communities should be plann

3、ed with transportation efficiency as a major consideration.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_7.Railways and airlines want to win passengers from each other.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_二、BPART TWO/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_三、BPART THREE/B(总题数：6，分数：6.00)13.Which of the following can help avoid future probl

4、ems in family businesses?（分数：1.00）A.Dont bring friends into your business.B.Clarify each family members responsibility.C.Ask your friends what you should do during tough times.D.Persuade others to like the person you introduce.14.Why a democracy on every decision may also cause problems?（分数：1.00）A.I

5、t creates few opportunities for employees.B.It is controlled within the family.C.Small committees have to be set up.D.Sometimes there are too many people involved in decision making.15.Why many people find it attractive to start a family business?（分数：1.00）A.Because there would be abundant capital fo

6、r operation.B.Because family bonds are helpful in overcoming difficulties.C.Because they hope to survive for generations.D.Because they can make profits without unforeseen problems.16.What should be done when a relative decides to join?（分数：1.00）A.Try not to be partial.B.Help him to gain popularity a

7、mong employees.C.Never promote him to a higher position.D.Encourage him to find proof for his knowledge.17.According to the passage, why so many family-run businesses fail to survive?（分数：1.00）A.Because they are frequently facing financial problems.B.Because the family members in these companies do n

8、ot trust each other.C.Because there are often communicative problems within family members.D.Because they do not focus on family ties.18.Why do people seldom sign contracts with relatives?（分数：1.00）A.They wholly trust each otherB.Because they prefer casual relationship.C.There are potential; dangers

9、with contracts.D.It is believed to hurt the feeling of relatives.四、BPART FOUR/B(总题数：15，分数：15.00)A.attractB.caterC.frightenD.applyA.groupB.familyC.householdD.personalA.functionsB.usagesC.waysD.rulesA.achievableB.successfulC.adaptableD.fruitfulA.takenB.acceptedC.gatheredD.requiredA.expensiveB.severalC

10、freeD.preferredA.otherB.anotherC.eitherD.bothA.generalB.connectedC.awareD.familiarA.aboutB.mainlyC.almostD.onlyA.promotionB.increaseC.improvementD.sellingA.reproduceB.repeatC.redesignD.reuseA.dateB.answersC.informationD.messageA.relatingB.showingC.involvingD.makingA.sampleB.crowdC.modelD.volunteerA

11、fieldB.counterC.marketD.fair五、BPART FIVE/B(总题数：12，分数：12.00)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:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_六、BWRITING/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)46.B MEMO/B To all staff（分数：5.00）_七、BPART ONE/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)47. （分数：5.00）_八、BLISTENING/B(总题数：1，分数：4.00)BPART ONE/B You will hea

12、r three telephone conversations or messages. Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below. You will hear each recording twice. BConversation One/B Look at the note below. You will hear a talk in a shop. B How to Use it?/B This new U(1) /U cleaner is different

13、 from others, Spray the oven thoroughly Leave the door closed and turn it on to U(2) /U degrees Leave the oven on for U(3) /U Let it cool down. U (4) /U the dirt with a wet cloth.（分数：4.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、BConversation Tw(总题数：1，分数：4.00)Look at the note below. You will hear a man calling

14、 for a report. B Phone Message Pad/B For: Ben Stiller From: Aaron Blaise Message: Aaron Blaise from U(5) /U rang. He needs the figures in next U(6) /U report for the U(7) /U meeting tomorrow. Please call him as soon as possible. It is U(8) /U（分数：4.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十、BConversation Th(总题

15、数：1，分数：4.00)Look at the note below. You will hear a man calling about a delivery. B Trevis Transportation Co./B Customer Complaint From: Andy Miller, Franks Office Supply Consignment code: 38219764 U(9) /U U (10) /U desks were damaged during delivery. Action to take: arrange to U(11) /U the damage P

16、hone number of Femington Import Company:U (12) /U（分数：4.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十一、BPART TWO/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)BSection One/B You will hear five short recordings. For each recording, decide what the speaker is trying to do. Write one letter (AH) next to the number of the recording. Do not use an

17、y letter more than once. You will hear the five recordings twice. A check an address B book a table C make an appointment D sell something E place an order F cancel a meeting G congratulate someone H offer a lift（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十二、BSection Two/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)You will hea

18、r another five recordings. For each recording, decide who is speaking. Write one letter (AH) next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. You will hear the five recordings twice. A a finance director B an office clerk C a personnel manager D a production manager E a sal

19、esman F a worker G a machine operator H a marketing 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:_十三、BPART THREE/B(总题数：1，分数：8.00)You will hear a news report in which the anchor will introduce you to a reporter who will look back at the stock market crash of 1929. For each question 2330, mark

20、one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer. You will hear the recording twice.（分数：8.00）(1).From the recording we can learn that the crash of 1929 happened on a _.（分数：1.00）A.A. Monday B.B. Tuesday C.C. Thursday(2).On October 29, 1929 the stock market lost _ dollars paper value in a few hours.（分数：1

21、00）A.A. 13 million B.B. 30 million C.C. 30 billion(3).Why is popular wisdom about the crash is somewhat misleading ? A. The nation is obsessed with every little change on the stock market. B. The crash plunged the nation into the Great Depression. C. The economy was in depression long before the cr

22、ash.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).What were American people persuaded to do in the 1920s? A. They were persuaded to save for a rainy day. B. They were persuaded to increase their income. C. They were persuaded to spend money now.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).What does “the rich were keep most of the profits“ mean? A. It

23、means that the buying power was not defused throughout the economy. B. It means the economy was booming. C. It means breaking down the traditional American value of saving for a rainy day.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(6).What is the real meaning of the word “credit“ according to the tape?（分数：1.00）A.A. It means tr

24、ust. B.B. It means debt. C.C. It means approval.(7).What had helped to spread the prosperity more evenly?（分数：1.00）A.A. The maturity of management. B.B. The interference of the government. C.C. The growth of organized labor.(8).What type of economy was now complete?（分数：1.00）A.A. A balanced stock-driv

25、en economy. B.B. A balanced credit-driven economy. C.C. A balanced consumer-driven economy.十四、BSPEAKING/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)48.A. WHAT ARE IMPORTANT FOR A COMFORTABLE WORKING ENVIRONEMNT? LIGHTING INDIVIDUAL WORKPLACE WASHROOM FACILITIES B. WHAT SKILLS A MANAGER SHOULD HAVE? ABUNDANT TECHNICAL SKILLS CO

26、NCEPTUAL SKILL HUMAN SKILLS C. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET? IT HAS BEEN GROWING AT RAPID PACE. IT NEVER SLEEPS. MOST TRANSACTIONS IN THE MARKET INVOLVED DOLLARS. IT IS AN INTEGRATION OF THE VARIOUS TRADING CENTERS. PART THREE（分数：5.00）_十五、BPART THREE/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)49

27、Discuss with your partner about how to refuse routine requests? Open directly with a buffer Provide reasons Soften the bad news Close pleasantly（分数：5.00）_剑桥商务英语中级-18 答案解析(总分：95.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BREADING/B(总题数：7，分数：7.00)1.Several means of travel will be present together, in which each can replace the

28、 others.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：B）解析：2.The coming ten years will see likely changes in transport.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A）解析：3.Basically transportation plans for the future are made in the light of economic considerations.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：C）解析：4.One of reasons that old transport method will dis

29、appear is that we can not bear it.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A）解析：5.Improvements in the speed of transport between cities are needing immediate attention.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：D）解析：6.Future communities should be planned with transportation efficiency as a major consideration.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：D）解析

30、7.Railways and airlines want to win passengers from each other.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：B）解析：二、BPART TWO/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)填空项 1:_ （正确答案：E）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：F）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：G）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：B）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：C）解析：三、BPART THREE/B(总题数：6，分数：6.00)13.Which of the following can help avoid future problem

31、s in family businesses?（分数：1.00）A.Dont bring friends into your business.B.Clarify each family members responsibility. C.Ask your friends what you should do during tough times.D.Persuade others to like the person you introduce.解析：14.Why a democracy on every decision may also cause problems?（分数：1.00）A

32、It creates few opportunities for employees.B.It is controlled within the family.C.Small committees have to be set up.D.Sometimes there are too many people involved in decision making. 解析：15.Why many people find it attractive to start a family business?（分数：1.00）A.Because there would be abundant capi

33、tal for operation.B.Because family bonds are helpful in overcoming difficulties. C.Because they hope to survive for generations.D.Because they can make profits without unforeseen problems.解析：16.What should be done when a relative decides to join?（分数：1.00）A.Try not to be partial. B.Help him to gain p

34、opularity among employees.C.Never promote him to a higher position.D.Encourage him to find proof for his knowledge.解析：17.According to the passage, why so many family-run businesses fail to survive?（分数：1.00）A.Because they are frequently facing financial problems.B.Because the family members in these

35、companies do not trust each other.C.Because there are often communicative problems within family members. D.Because they do not focus on family ties.解析：18.Why do people seldom sign contracts with relatives?（分数：1.00）A.They wholly trust each otherB.Because they prefer casual relationship.C.There are p

36、otential; dangers with contracts.D.It is believed to hurt the feeling of relatives. 解析：四、BPART FOUR/B(总题数：15，分数：15.00)A.attract B.caterC.frightenD.apply解析：A.group B.familyC.householdD.personal解析：A.functionsB.usages C.waysD.rules解析：A.achievable B.successfulC.adaptableD.fruitful解析：A.takenB.accepted C.

37、gatheredD.required解析：A.expensiveB.severalC.freeD.preferred 解析：A.otherB.another C.eitherD.both解析：A.generalB.connected C.awareD.familiar解析：A.aboutB.mainlyC.almost D.only解析：A.promotionB.increaseC.improvement D.selling解析：A.reproduceB.repeat C.redesignD.reuse解析：A.dateB.answersC.information D.message解析：A.

38、relatingB.showingC.involvingD.making 解析：A.sample B.crowdC.modelD.volunteer解析：A.field B.counterC.marketD.fair解析：五、BPART FIVE/B(总题数：12，分数：12.00)填空项 1:_ （正确答案：out）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：operate）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：with）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：both）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：CORRECT）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：controlling）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：

39、to）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：CORRECT）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：larger）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：what）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：CORRECT）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：effect）解析：六、BWRITING/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)46.B MEMO/B To all staff（分数：5.00）_正确答案：()解析：To: All staff From: The Sales Manager Date, 25 May, 2005 Subject: A discussion about packaging A discus

40、sion about packaging is organized because of the recent trade fair in which we are going to launch the new product. It is a good opportunity for propaganda. The discussion will be on 27 May. Wed appreciate your suggestions and recommendations concerned with packaging.七、BPART ONE/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)47.

41、分数：5.00）_正确答案：()解析：DATE: February 4, 2005TO: All StaffFROM: SUSAN OBRIENAssistant Brand managerSUBJECT: Changes about the seminarThere are some changes about the seminar.The date has changed to March 10, because some of our staff are going on business to Paris and be back on 9th.Experts from Harvar

42、d University are invited to the group discussion. Please prepare questions concerning cultural barriers in business.My extension is 4500. Please call to register no later than Monday.Because we are doing more transaction with foreign businesses, it is vital that everyone come to the seminar and get some knowledge about cultural influence.Regards八、BLISTENING/B(总题数：1，分数：4.00)BPART ONE/B You will hear three telephone conversations or messages. Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below. You will hear each