1、外刊经贸知识选读自考题真题 2016 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.After a decade focused on events in the Middle East, the United States has recently bolstered its presence in the Asia-Pacific._（分数：2.00）A.strengthenedB.experimentedC.franchisedD.weakened2.The Asia-Pacific region, which
2、was one of the few areas enjoying dynamic economic development at that time, aroused U. S. interest._（分数：2.00）A.staticB.activeC.flexibleD.strident3.I reckon this year“s corn imports are likely to stand between 2 million tons and 2.5 million tons.（分数：2.00）A.estimateB.diminishC.clarifyD.conceive4.In f
3、oreign exchange markets, hedge funds are the currency speculators that worry governments the most._（分数：2.00）A.opportunistsB.onlookersC.entrepreneursD.players5.In 2007, in a contest supervised by the World Bank, the joint venture outbid more than eight competitors hailing from the United States, Cana
4、da, Russia and Europe to win the Afghan government“s contract._（分数：2.00）A.cooperatedB.organizedC.outdoD.eliminated6.A raging stock market made 2007 another bumper harvest year for hedge funds.（分数：2.00）A.strongerB.loanerC.weakerD.super7.Europe is the world“s growth laggard rather than its champion.（分
5、数：2.00）A.subscriberB.reformerC.slowcoachD.policy-maker8.Thousands of Asian shoppers were to be found elbowing their way through the throng as keenly as the most bargain-savvy Brits._（分数：2.00）A.sellerB.contributorC.ownerD.crowd9.The sentiment caused by a deteriorating eurozone crisis has prompted the
6、 demand for the government bonds issued by developed countries, such as the US._（分数：2.00）A.given rise toB.restrainedC.reacted toD.offset10.Overseas investors are showing strong and increasing interest in holding Australian dollar- denominated bonds._（分数：2.00）A.enhancedB.issuedC.exchangedD.included11
7、.BMW said its franchised outlets will notify customers of the recall through mail or phone calls._（分数：2.00）A.warehousesB.institutionsC.retail storesD.associations12.The rollercoaster that the financial markets were facing during last week took its toll on the commodities markets as well._（分数：2.00）A.
8、ups and downsB.depressionC.opportunitiesD.competition13.The slowdown was mainly the result of a sluggish economic recovery in the US, the European Union and other developed economies._（分数：2.00）A.abruptB.inactiveC.crudeD.regular14.Cheng preferred not to set a minimum income limit, saying such a polic
9、y would be too rigid for low-income families which nevertheless have saved enough for a down payment._（分数：2.00）A.unfairB.supportiveC.inflexibleD.destructive15.WTO membership also underpinned Chinese export-led growth with a strong insurance policy against protectionism._（分数：2.00）A.regulatedB.support
10、edC.restructuredD.attributed二、第部分 非选择题(总题数：10，分数：10.00)16.cash-strapped （分数：1.00）_17.insolvency （分数：1.00）_18.market forces （分数：1.00）_19.trade reprisal （分数：1.00）_20.price-rigging （分数：1.00）_21.spot market （分数：1.00）_22.real estate （分数：1.00）_23.private trust （分数：1.00）_24.1iquid assets （分数：1.00）_25.surch
11、arge （分数：1.00）_三、将下列汉语词组译成英文(总题数：10，分数：10.00)26.消费品 （分数：1.00）_27.资本货物 （分数：1.00）_28.生产资料 （分数：1.00）_29.经济特区 （分数：1.00）_30.优先权 （分数：1.00）_31.独家经销合同 （分数：1.00）_32.(附在商品上的)赠物券 （分数：1.00）_33.贴现率 （分数：1.00）_34.试销市场 （分数：1.00）_35.石油输出国组织 （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)Hong Kong consumers
12、enjoy a variety of shell eggs, including fresh hen and duck eggs, dyed eggs for special occasions, eggs cooked in salt or tea leaves, pigeon eggs and preserved duck eggs. Fresh hen eggs, however, are the most popular item. Each consumer in Hong Kong eats an average of 215 fresh eggs and 20 preserved
13、 or dyed eggs each year. According to Hong Kong import statistics, the territory annually imports more than 1.2 billion shell eggs valued at $52 million. In addition, Hong Kong produces 4.5 million dozen hen, duck and goose eggs and 12 million dozen quail eggs annually. Chinese eggs dominate the fre
14、sh egg market with more than an 80% share. Thailand became the second largest supplier in 1984, following a nearly eightfold increase over 1983 shipments. The United States is currently the third largest supplier with a 7.5% market share in 1985up from 6.8%. Egg imports from the Netherlands also sho
15、wed a dramatic increase in 1985.（分数：9.00）(1).Of all the egg products, what is most popular with Hong Kong consumers?（分数：3.00）_(2).What is China“s fresh egg market share in the world?（分数：3.00）_(3).What is currently the third largest supplier of fresh eggs?（分数：3.00）_六、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：9.00)Aggregate
16、 statistics for 1991 were dominated by the sharp decline in output in Central and Eastern Europe and by the severely adverse effects of the Gulf crisis on the economies of Middle Eastern countries. Estimates of GDP by major geographic region reveal that growth of output accelerated in Latin American
17、 and in sub-Saharan Africa, while a pick-up in China helped sustain Asian activity. Despite a sharp slow-down in India, where GDP growth fell from 5.5 percent in 1990 to 2.5 percent, the population-weighted growth rate of developing countries“ GDP3.5 percent in 1991continued to exceed the ordinary m
18、easure.（分数：9.00）(1).What does the underlined word “aggregate“ mean?（分数：3.00）_(2).What“s the meaning of “adverse“?（分数：3.00）_(3).What does “exceed“ mean?（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)US retail sales rose less than expected over the holidays while new jobless claims climbed
19、 to a six-week high, underlining the slow pace of recovery from recession. Retail sales increased 0.1 per cent in December to $400.6bn, missing forecasts of a 0.3 per cent rise and logging the weakest growth since last May, according to a commerce department report. Separately, first-time claims for
20、 unemployment benefits rose to 399,000. Economists say claims need to stay below 400,000 to sustain job growth. December sales of electronics and appliances fell 3.9 per cent and department store purchases slipped 0.2 per cent. Meanwhile, cheaper fuel prices brought down receipts at petrol stations
21、1.6 per cent last month, while food and beverage sales fell 0.2 per cent. “December“s retail sales figures suggest it was not a happy holiday season for US retailers,“ said Paul Dales, senior US economist at Capital Economics. “In other words, households have started to pare back their spending, mos
22、t probably because their real incomes have continued to fall.“ An upward revision to November“s sales reading, from 0.2 per cent to 0.4 per cent, suggested that consumers did most of their holiday shopping early in the season. “While there were several media reports suggesting holiday shopping was s
23、olid, year-on-year growth in chain store data did disappoint, and this data suggests the consumer, restrained by weak income growth, has lost some momentum outside autos,“ said David Sloan, an economist at IFR Economics. Steep discounts and extended hours at many retailers lured last-minute shoppers
24、 to stores in the week leading up to Christmas, but the 2011 holiday season was seen as modest overall and many companies have downgraded their profit forecasts. Thursday“s commerce department figures showed that December“s declines were offset by stronger demand for cars; sales of motor vehicles an
25、d parts were up 1.5 per cent, as indicated earlier this month by carmakers, who said December sales reached about 13.7m at a seasonally adjusted annual rate. Stripping out autos, overall retail sales fell 0.2 per cent compared with an expected 0.3 per cent gain. Sales excluding autos and petrol were
26、 flat in December.（分数：10.00）(1).US retail sales were expected to increase by 0.3% in December.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(2).First-time claims for unemployment benefits climbed to 399,000, indicating the US recession is worsening.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(3).Many US families have cut down on their spending due to wea
27、k income growth.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(4).Recent retail sales figures suggest that consumers did most of their Christmas shopping in early December.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(5).With sales of motor vehicles and parts excluded, the overall retail sales in the US actually fell slightly.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误九、Passage 2(
28、总题数：1，分数：10.00)Dell Inc. rose as much as 6.7 percent after its profit topped analysts“ estimates, marking the second straight quarter that the company“s results outshined those of rival Hewlett-Packard Co. Net income surged to $945 million, or 49 cents a share, from $341 million, or 17 cents, a year
29、 earlier, Dell said yesterday. Excluding certain costs, earnings were 55 cents in the period, which ended April 29. Analysts estimated 43 cents on average, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Dell“s emphasis on business customers, bolstered by an expansion into corporate data centers, is helpin
30、g it withstand a slump in consumer demand. A slowdown in home-computer sales has roiled industry leader Hewlett-Packard, which cut its annual sales forecast earlier yesterday. While Dell also saw its consumer revenue drop, the company said it was able to squeeze more profit out of each sale. “They e
31、xecuted much better than expected despite strong headwinds,“ said Shaw Wu, an analyst at Sterne Agee sales of motor vehicles and parts were up 1.5 per cent, as indicated earlier this month by carmakers, who said December sales reached about 13.7m at a seasonally adjusted annual rate. Stripping out a
32、utos, overall retail sales fell 0.2 per cent compared with an expected 0.3 per cent gain. Sales excluding autos and petrol were flat in December.（分数：10.00）(1).US retail sales were expected to increase by 0.3% in December.（分数：2.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：解析 由第二段中的“Retail sales increased 0.1 per cent in December
33、to $400.6bn, missing forecasts of a0.3 per cent rise”可知，美国 12 月份的零售额为 4006 亿，增加了 01%，错过了预测的 0.3%的增长。由此可知，这与题干 12 月份预增长为 0.3%的说法是一致的，故本题的说法是正确的。(2).First-time claims for unemployment benefits climbed to 399,000, indicating the US recession is worsening.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误 解析：解析 由第三段可知，首次申请失业津贴的人数增加至 39
34、.9 万人；经济学家说为了增加就业，申请人数需在 40 万人以下。这与题干的说法是不一致的，故本题的说法是错误的。(3).Many US families have cut down on their spending due to weak income growth.（分数：2.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：解析 由第五段第二句话可知，美国家庭已经开始削减开支，这最可能是因为他们的真实收入一直在减少。这与题干的说法是一致的，故本题的说法是正确的。(4).Recent retail sales figures suggest that consumers did most of their
35、Christmas shopping in early December.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误 解析：解析 由第六段可知，11 月份的销售数据表明，消费者在当季早期提前开始了他们的假日购物。这与题干的说法是不一致的，故本题的说法是错误的。(5).With sales of motor vehicles and parts excluded, the overall retail sales in the US actually fell slightly.（分数：2.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：解析 由最后一段可知，除了汽车，美国的整体销售额与预计的 0.3%的增长相比，下降了
36、 0.2%；除了汽车和汽油，其他商品 12 月份的销售额保持平稳。这与题干的说法是一致的，故本题的说法是正确的。九、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Dell Inc. rose as much as 6.7 percent after its profit topped analysts“ estimates, marking the second straight quarter that the company“s results outshined those of rival Hewlett-Packard Co. Net income surged to $945
37、million, or 49 cents a share, from $341 million, or 17 cents, a year earlier, Dell said yesterday. Excluding certain costs, earnings were 55 cents in the period, which ended April 29. Analysts estimated 43 cents on average, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Dell“s emphasis on business custome
38、rs, bolstered by an expansion into corporate data centers, is helping it withstand a slump in consumer demand. A slowdown in home-computer sales has roiled industry leader Hewlett-Packard, which cut its annual sales forecast earlier yesterday. While Dell also saw its consumer revenue drop, the compa
39、ny said it was able to squeeze more profit out of each sale. “They executed much better than expected despite strong headwinds,“ said Shaw Wu, an analyst at Sterne Agee & Leach Inc. in San Francisco. Dell gets about 20 percent of sales from consumers, compared with about 30 percent at Hewlett-Packar
40、d, said Wu, who has a neutral rating on Dell shares. Dell, based in Round Rock, Texas, gained 85 cents, or 5.4 percent, to $16.75 at 4 p.m. New York time in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading. The shares have risen 24 percent this year.（分数：10.00）(1).It is the first time that Dell“s quarterly prof
41、it has surpassed Hewlett-Packard Co.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误 解析：解析 由第一段可知，戴尔公司的利润增长了 6.7%，这标志着戴尔公司的利润连续两个季度超过它的竞争对手惠普公司。这与题干的说法是不一致的，故本题的说法是错误的。(2).Analysts estimated that Dell“s net income was 43 cents a share on average.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误 解析：解析 由第二段最后一句话可知，根据彭博收集的信息数据，分析家预估戴尔公司的股票收益为平均每股 43 分，但是并没有说是净收益。这与题干的说法是不一致的，故本题的说法是错误的。(3).Because Dell now focuses on business customers, its consumer demand remains relatively stable.（分数：2.00）A.正确 B.错误解析：解析 由第三段第一句话可知，戴尔公司重视商业用户，这帮助它抵制顾客需求的减少。这与题干的说法是一致的，故本题的说法是正确的。(4).Hewlett-Packard forecast a drop in its annual sales due to the slowdown in home-comp
