1、外刊经贸知识选读自考题真题 2016 年 10 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.One antiquated rule that the authority might relax is the limit of 500 shareholders in a private company._（分数：2.00）A.complexB.newfoundC.outdatedD.qualified2.The threatened taxes will slow the growth in oil demand and com
2、promise the capacity expansion plans._（分数：2.00）A.accelerateB.harmC.promiseD.propose3.China is losing its competitive edge in low wage labor force. _（分数：2.00）A.marginB.pressureC.priceD.advantage4.Europe and Japan are bullied into meeting American deadlines and priorities on steel disputes._（分数：2.00）A
3、.threatenedB.encouragedC.controlledD.adjusted5.A trade war among the developed countries will take severe harm to the world“s fragile economy._（分数：2.00）A.strongB.weakC.overallD.oversea6.The government should restructure the moribund state industry in the northeast of China. _（分数：2.00）A.newB.stagnant
4、C.poorD.monopolistic7.Discovery of penicillin is probably the most important medical breakthrough last century. _（分数：2.00）A.breakingB.achievementC.inventionD.difficulty8.Foreign tourist enterprises and other service industry are not entitled to any special status. _（分数：2.00）A.deletedB.forbiddenC.emp
5、oweredD.entered9.Building the Special Economic Zone from scratch can be both exciting and challenging. _（分数：2.00）A.woundB.foreign countryC.domestic countryD.the very beginning10.The government cannot tolerate a run-down in its export and will carry out more active economic policies._（分数：2.00）A.run-a
6、wayB.changeC.barrierD.decline11.Foreign investment plays a major role in China“s economy development._（分数：2.00）A.actsB.dominatesC.improvesD.suppresses12.Environment problems are exacerbated in this district by polluted air from the chemical factory._（分数：2.00）A.worsenedB.executedC.attributedD.develop
7、ed13.China“s export increased at an average rate of nearly 20% per annum in 1980s._（分数：2.00）A.periodB.every countryC.autumnD.every year14.The country“s international reserves are managed by the Bank of China which specializes in foreign exchange business. _（分数：2.00）A.serves friendlyB.acts profession
8、allyC.explains clearlyD.works effectively15.It is difficult for those poorest African countries to disburse the loan borrowed from the World Bank._（分数：2.00）A.checkB.payC.collectD.delay二、第部分 非选择题(总题数：10，分数：10.00)16.技术转让 （分数：1.00）_17.产地证明书 （分数：1.00）_18.经常项目 （分数：1.00）_19.证券投资 （分数：1.00）_20.注册资本 （分数：1.00
9、）_21.最惠国待遇 （分数：1.00）_22.证券及房地产市场 （分数：1.00）_23.期货 （分数：1.00）_24.可兑换货币 （分数：1.00）_25.消费品 （分数：1.00）_三、将下列英语单词或词组译成中文(总题数：10，分数：10.00)26.wholesaler （分数：1.00）_27.visible trade account （分数：1.00）_28.preferential tax rate （分数：1.00）_29.fiscal packages （分数：1.00）_30.trade sanctions （分数：1.00）_31.fledgling industr
10、ies （分数：1.00）_32.intellectual property right （分数：1.00）_33.trade surplus （分数：1.00）_34.headquarters （分数：1.00）_35.countervailing duty （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)What is more, currency movements over the past year have unexpectedly made matters worse for many producers. In t
11、he first half of the 1980s, it was conventional wisdom to say that the exceptional strength of the dollar was partly responsible forand helped to offsetthe increasing weakness of dollar-dominated commodity prices. All other things being equal, so the argument went, a subsequent fall in the dollar mi
12、ght be expected to give a compensating boost to dollar commodity prices.（分数：9.00）(1).What do “all other things“ refer mainly to?（分数：3.00）_(2).What was the “fall in the dollar“ subsequent to?（分数：3.00）_(3).Why should the “boost“ have been a compensating one?（分数：3.00）_六、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：9.00)Countert
13、rade is not the exclusive province of debtor nations. Says Yoffie, “Even countries with strong foreign exchange positions, such as Australia, Canada and Indonesia, are insisting on countertrade in certain areas. Linking imports and exports is a way to exert power over multinational corporations. Cou
14、ntries that lack expertise in international marketing try to use countertrade as leverage to tap the net-works of global firms. “ But international trade by barter is, in fact, an inefficient and expensive means of doing business compared to trading with money. Observes David Yoffie, “To cover the a
15、dditional costs it incurs in handling goods it is forced to take in countertrade, a multinational company simply boosts the price of the goods it sells.“ Yoffie sees countertrade as a form of protectionism. “It help one group and hurt another,“ he says.（分数：9.00）(1).What does “global firms“ refer to?
16、（分数：3.00）_(2).What is meant by “tap the net-works of global firms“?（分数：3.00）_(3).In what sense is countertrade seen as a form of protectionism?（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)China“s Economic Role Is BurgeoningFor Japanese businesses grappling with the strong yen, China is
17、 especially attractive. Japan“s domestic market is sagging, and yen-based costs are pricing its exports too high. China offers a thriving market and a cheap production base. Nearly one of every 10 yen that Japanese companies invest this year will end up in China, by one estimate. The latest move: Ak
18、ai Electric Co. pledged $230 million for 81% of a Hong Kong company that is South China“s biggest maker of consumer electronic goods. It then laid off 40% of its Japanese workforce. China“s market could grow even more important, and not just to Asia. Deputy U. S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshe
19、vsky, in recent testimony to Congress, noted that although Sino-American trade surged to $40 billion last year from only $2 billion when Beijing began its economic reforms in 1979, trade in some areas, notably services, is still closed. To be sure, China“s trade expansion hasn“t been smooth. This ye
20、ar, Beijing averted U.S. sanctions by settling a dispute over copyright and patent protection. And China will also open its market further to meet global standards.（分数：10.00）(1).The strong yen had negative influences on Japan“s export.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(2).Almost 10 percent of Japan“s investment pour
21、ed into China.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(3).Sino-American trade means foreign trade between Japan and the U.S.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(4).Japanese companies“ investment in China will increase employment in Japan.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(5).A dispute arose between China and the U.S. on intellectual property protection.（分数：
22、2.00）A.正确B.错误九、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Smooth Ride on the Road to SuccessDubai is concentrating on consolidating its position as the region“s leading location for trade, business and pleasure and entertains few thoughts of changing a winning formula. In early November, customs officials ruled out a
23、ny increase in the current four per cent import tariff, even though other GCC members have been calling on the UAE to raise levies, so that a uniform customs duty can be established. Government official have also been quick to dismiss any suggestions that the emirate plans to introduce some form of
24、income tax. As the heavy investment continues in infrastructure, tourism and business conferences, Dubai is working on polishing its image. On the business front, the government is leading by example. In the interests of greater transparency, state-owned organizations like Emirates airline have star
25、ted to publish financial results. The authorities are also working to ensure that services are delivered professionally. The range of economic activity remains one of the UAE“s great strengths in combating the periodic downturns in the oil market. Nevertheless, it is widely acknowledged that the oil
26、 price continues to have a disproportionate bearing on the economy“s well being and that further diversification is required. Strong emphasis is being attached to the development of non-oil activity, whether it would be through joint stock investment companies, like the recently-formed Dubai Investm
27、ents, government agencies such as the UAW Offsets Group or private sector initiatives. The attitude of the local private sector towards industrial investment varies considerably, although there are signs that more investors are becoming aware of its commercial benefits. “The old generation is still
28、into real estate.“ Says EBI“s al-Jallaf. “Whenever they have some spare cash they will invest it in land, as they consider it safe. But here is also a whole new younger generation coming along, who knows that industry can deliver. What they tend to is to set up some venture which runs parallel to th
29、eir trading activities.“（分数：10.00）(1).Customs in Dubai will increase the current import tariff by 4%.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(2).Emirates airline is operated by the government.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(3).Diversification means development of non-oil activity in UAE.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(4).Dubai is planning to levy in
30、come tax.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误(5).The younger generation has different investment idea with the old generation.（分数：2.00）A.正确B.错误十、翻译题(总题数：1，分数：12.00)36.Against this deteriorating global background, the improvement in economic performance in a few developing regions in 1991which carried over into 1992was
31、 especially noteworthy. This improvement is attributable, in part, to the implementation by many governments of measures to stabilize their economies and restructure incentives to encourage private initiative and international trade. Policy reforms in Latin America helped to moderate inflation and d
32、omestic demand; East Asia economics, supported by growth in export volume in the range of 10 percent and by robust domestic demand, continued to grow rapidly. Also noteworthy was the implementation by the Paris Club of a new menu of enhanced concessions on debt rescheduling for the severely indebted
33、, low-income countries. （分数：12.00）_外刊经贸知识选读自考题真题 2016 年 10 月答案解析(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.One antiquated rule that the authority might relax is the limit of 500 shareholders in a private company._（分数：2.00）A.complexB.newfoundC.outdated D.qualified解析：解析 句意：当局可能会放松“将私营公司的股东限定在 5
34、00 人以内”这一过时的规定。antiquated 意为“过时的，陈旧的”。选项中 complex 意为“复合的，复杂的”；newfound 意为“新发现的，新得到的”；outdated 意为“过时的，老式的”；qualified 意为“合格的，有资格的”。故选C。2.The threatened taxes will slow the growth in oil demand and compromise the capacity expansion plans._（分数：2.00）A.accelerateB.harm C.promiseD.propose解析：解析 句意：税收威胁将减缓石油
35、需求的增长，并危害生产能力扩张的计划。compromise 意为“妥协，危害”。选项中 accelerate 意为“使增速，使加快”；harm 意为“伤害，危害”；promise 意为“允诺，答应”；propose 意为“提议，建议”。故选 B。3.China is losing its competitive edge in low wage labor force. _（分数：2.00）A.marginB.pressureC.priceD.advantage 解析：解析 句意：中国正逐渐丧失廉价劳动力这一竞争优势。edge 意为“边缘，优势”。选项中margin 意为“边缘，余裕”；pre
36、ssure 意为“压力，压迫”；price 意为“价格，价钱”；advantage 意为“优点，优势”。故选 D。4.Europe and Japan are bullied into meeting American deadlines and priorities on steel disputes._（分数：2.00）A.threatened B.encouragedC.controlledD.adjusted解析：解析 句意：在钢铁纠纷中，欧洲和日本因美国的威胁而按照美国给定的期限和重点来行事。bully 意为“威胁，威吓”。选项中 threaten 意为“威胁，恐吓”；encoura
37、ge 意为“鼓舞，鼓励”；control 意为“控制，管理”；adjust 意为“调整”。故选 A。5.A trade war among the developed countries will take severe harm to the world“s fragile economy._（分数：2.00）A.strongB.weak C.overallD.oversea解析：解析 句意：发达国家之间的贸易战争将对脆弱的世界经济造成严重危害。fragile 意为“易碎的，脆弱的”。选项中 strong 意为“健壮的，强壮的”；weak 意为“虚弱的，脆弱的”；overall 意为“总体上
38、的，全面的”；oversea 意为“海外的”。故选 B。6.The government should restructure the moribund state industry in the northeast of China. _（分数：2.00）A.newB.stagnant C.poorD.monopolistic解析：解析 句意：政府应对中国东北一蹶不振的国营工业进行改组。moribund 意为“垂死的，停滞不前的”。选项中 new 意为“新的”；stagnant 意为“停滞不前的，不景气的”；poor 意为“贫穷的，可怜的”；monopolistic 意为“垄断的，独占的”。
39、故选 B。7.Discovery of penicillin is probably the most important medical breakthrough last century. _（分数：2.00）A.breakingB.achievement C.inventionD.difficulty解析：解析 句意：青霉素的发现可能是上世纪最为重要的医学突破。breakthrough 意为“突破；(尤指知识领域、科技方面的)重大成就，重大发现”。选项中 breaking 意为“破坏，阻断”；achievement意为“成就，功绩”；invention 意为“发明，创造”；difficu
40、lty 意为“困难，困境”。故选 B。8.Foreign tourist enterprises and other service industry are not entitled to any special status. _（分数：2.00）A.deletedB.forbiddenC.empowered D.entered解析：解析 句意：国外旅游企业和其他服务业不享有任何特殊地位。entitle 意为“授权”。选项中delete 意为“删除”；forbid 意为“禁止”；empower 意为“授权”；enter 意为“进入”。故选 C。9.Building the Special
41、Economic Zone from scratch can be both exciting and challenging. _（分数：2.00）A.woundB.foreign countryC.domestic countryD.the very beginning 解析：解析 句意：从头开始建立经济特区既令人兴奋又充满挑战。scratch 意为“擦伤；起跑线”，from scratch 为固定搭配，意为“白手起家，从头做起”。选项中 wound 意为“创伤，伤口”；foreign country 意为“外国”；domestic country 意为“国内”；the very beginning 意为“一开始”。故选D。10.The government cannot tolerate a run-down in its export and will carry out more active economic policies._（分数：2.00）A.
