1、BEC商务英语（中级）听力模拟试卷 52及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 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 recording twice. Conversation One Look at the note below. You will hear a man calling to make ar
2、rangements. Thursday, 11 November Tasks Ask Mr. Cruise, the IT (1)_ to network computers in the (2)_ division. Make appointment with Kevin on Friday at (3)_ . Give Kevin a call to (4)_ . 5 Look at the note below. You will hear a talk in Lost and Found Office. LOST AND FOUND REPORT Item: a (5)_ bag D
3、etails: Black with white (6)_ on it Big one with expensive photographing equipments in it Worth (7)_ Places visited: Portman Cafe-National Museum Owners name: Alan Thomas Contact number: (8)_ 9 Look at the note below. You will hear a woman asking for information. INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION LECTURE
4、Date: June 6, 2005 Speaker: Pro. Daisy Miller Topic: Improving (9)_ Communication Starting at (10)_ finishing at (11)_ Lunch 12:00 (12)_ Fee: $ 5 per person. 二、 PART TWO 13 You will hear five short recordings. For each recording, decide who is speaking. Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of t
5、he recording. Do not use any letter more than once. You will hear the five recordings twice. A an undergraduate B a parent C a personnel executive D a sociologist E a consultant for job-seekers F a radio journalist G a psychologist H a general manager 18 You will hear another five recordings. For ea
6、ch recording, decide which topic the speaker is talking about. Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. You will hear the five recordings twice. A training courses B website designers C conference venues D security systems E promotional packag
7、es F after-dinner speakers G pension schemes H transportation systems 三、 PART THREE 23 You will hear a news story on the latest development in the U.S. governments legal battle against Microsoft. For each question 23-30, mark one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer. You will hear the recording
8、 twice. 23 What was the court ruling as to Microsofts business practice? （ A） Microsoft used computer systems to win competition. （ B） Microsoft was broken up earlier this month because of the rapid growing broadband market. （ C） Microsoft broke anti-trust law by using its monopoly in the market. 24
9、 What did Ohio and Illinois, the two dissenting states, ask the government to do about Microsoft? （ A） To sell off about half it assets to create two companies. （ B） To leave Microsoft untouched but to order it to change its anti-competitive behavior. （ C） To allow Microsoft control most of Microsof
10、t software, including Word, Excel and Internet. 25 How did Bill Gates respond to the court ruling? （ A） He said the result would be an exciting and innovative set of new products. （ B） He promised that his company is ready for a long court fight and would at last win the legal battle. （ C） He asked
11、the Federal judge to impose immediate restrictions on the companys property. 26 What are the supposed benefits of breaking up Microsoft into two smaller companies? （ A） Consumers will enjoy more choices and lower prices for software products. （ B） A separate group of companies is able to provide the
12、ir customers with a lot of services in a bundle. （ C） The breakup gives consumers instant entry into the rapid growing broadband market for interactive services. 27 How could the breakup potentially hurt the interest of consumers? （ A） The breakup led to a setback: Windows 2000 wont be shipped to co
13、nsumers until February, two years behind schedule. （ B） The pay-per-minute model of the cell phone industry will meld with the free culture of the Internet. （ C） The breakup could increase the operating costs and thus make their products more expensive. 28 What are the positive impact that the break
14、up could have on software products? （ A） More software companies would join in the competition to provide more and better products. （ B） Internet communications companies are gearing up for a blast into the wireless cyber world. （ C） The breakup could be a boon for consumers, making cable set-top bo
15、xes as easy to buy as Motorola cell phones. 29 Why could the quality of the software products be hurt? （ A） Because Microsoft is affiliating out its product line of software applications by buying Visio. （ B） Because the Microsoft brain trust is split in two. （ C） Because Microsofts top executives w
16、ould own stocks of only one of the two companies. 30 Why would other software companies still feel threatened even after the Microsoft breakup? （ A） Because Microsoft would still be the Number One and Number Two software companies in the world. （ B） Because Microsoft would bring down the important s
17、tock market indexes, such as Dow Jones Industrial Average. （ C） Microsoft competitors know that the company has a referee staring directly over the shoulder. BEC商务英语（中级）听力模拟试卷 52答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【听力原文】 Man: Rosell, Ive got to dash off and catch a train. Could you make sure that when Mr. Cruise ca
18、lls, you know the new IT consultant, that I want him to start with networking the computers in the marketing division. He may Want to start with the finance group but he can do that afterwards. Im anxious we get marketing started. Woman: Sure, I think its Dr. Cruise- C-R-U-I-S-E, isnt it? Man: Yes,
19、youre right. I also want to see James about the shareholders meeting. Look in my directory. I think Im free on Friday at 10:30. Woman: No, youve got a meeting but you should he through by 11:00. Ill pencil him for 11:30. Man: Fine. Give Kevin a call to confirm this. Hes at 5823. 1 【正确答案】 consultant
20、2 【正确答案】 marketing 3 【正确答案】 11:30 4 【正确答案】 confirm 5 【听力原文】 Man: Excuse me, please. I seem to have lost my bag. Woman: Oh, I see. Well, Ill have to fill out this Lost and Found Report for you. It was a bag, you say? Man: Thats right. Woman: What sort of bag, sir? Man: Well, it was a canvas bag. Blac
21、k with white design on it. Woman: I see. Whats the size? Man: Its a real big one. I use it to carry my photographing stuffs. Woman: So there are expensive equipments in it? Man: Yes, very expensive ones. Its worth about $ 7,000. Woman: And where did you leave it? Man: Im pretty sure I left it in Por
22、tman Caf. Woman: And when was that? Man: About 12:00, lunch time. Woman: Where did you go after leaving the cafe? Man: To the national museum. I stayed there about two hours. Then I came directly here. Woman: Im sure it will turn up. Now could I have your name? Man: Alan Thomas. Woman: And your cont
23、act number? Man: 821-4325. 5 【正确答案】 canvas 6 【正确答案】 design 7 【正确答案】 $ 7, 000 8 【正确答案】 821-4325 9 【听力原文】 Woman A: This is International Communication. May I help you? Woman B: Yes, I believe you have a session tomorrow morning. Could you give me some more information about that? Woman A: Yes, of cour
24、se. The guest speaker is Daisy Miller from Harvard University, and shell be lecturing about Improving Interdepartmental Communication. Woman B: That sounds very interesting. And when does the session begin? Woman A: At 9:45 and lunch will be served at 12:00. Woman B: Is there an admission fee? Woman
25、 A: Yes, the lecture and lunch are $ 5 per person. Woman B: Do you have any idea when it will end? Woman A: I think about 4:30 p.m. at the latest. Woman B: Very well. Thank you very much. 9 【正确答案】 Interdepartmental 10 【正确答案】 9:45 11 【正确答案】 4:30 12 【正确答案】 Admission 二、 PART TWO 13 【听力原文】 Man: In the c
26、ompany, I am in charge of recruitment; I have to meet various people. Some of them impressed me most at least the few days after we had the interview, because they are effective conversationalists. During the course of talk, half the responsibility lies with you. Leaving an interviewer indifferent i
27、s the worst impression you can make. And the way to make an effective impression is to feel free to be yourself. 13 【正确答案】 C 14 【听力原文】 Woman: In a few months, Ill go to society from school. These days I have been busy between interviews. My recent story tells me that the real aim of an interview is
28、to obtain the very job I want. That often means rejecting job offers you dont want. Incompetent job seekers, however, become so used to accommodating employers expectations that they often easily qualify for jobs they dont want. 14 【正确答案】 A 15 【听力原文】 Man: Although Ive moved to the top management, I
29、still go up step by step till now. Before that, I did various things. In my present situation, I find myself disliking the people who always say yes to everything or everyone. Dont be afraid to disagree with your colleagues or even employers. And dont hesitate to change your mind. 15 【正确答案】 H 16 【听力
30、原文】 Man: I often meet job hunters in the office and I am asked to give them some advice on how to succeed in employment. Well, I say, try to please yourself. Giving answers that you think will suit a potential employer, losing touch with your own feelings is certain to get you nowhere. Of course, do
31、nt be hostile-nobody wants to hire someone disagreeing. An effective interview, whether you are offered the job or not, is like an exciting encounter in conversation with your seatmate on an airplane. 16 【正确答案】 E 17 【听力原文】 Woman: In most cases, interviewers and interviewees will make full preparatio
32、ns before interviewing. To both, the interview seems like a challenge between two minds or intelligences. Psychologically it is advisable. I find nobody controls an interview-neither you nor the interviewer-although one or both parties often try. Otherwise it becomes a phony exchange between two hum
33、an beings; no business is likely to be transacted. Remember, compulsive behavior turns off your authenticity. 17 【正确答案】 G 18 【听力原文】 Man: Suitable for new or soon to be promoted management, the emphasis in this programme is on people management. Well give you clear guidelines, explicit case studies,
34、exercises, presentations and evening syndicate work. The focus is on reality and what can and cannot be done in the actual business environment. 18 【正确答案】 A 19 【听力原文】 Man: We have over 40 years experience of supplying leading companies throughout the world. We produce a top-class product to enhance
35、the image of your company without costing the earth. We are very proud of our reputation for personnel service and reliability and your order will receive immediate attention and be delivered on time, every time. 19 【正确答案】 H 20 【听力原文】 Woman: Whether in our personal or business lives, we are all at r
36、isk of having our privacy invaded. We can now offer a range of products designed to reduce the possibility of unwanted intrusion. Visit our new showroom for the latest specialist innovations including listening devices, communications equipment, personal protection, video cameras and much more. 20 【
37、正确答案】 D 21 【听力原文】 Man: Are you looking for the perfect person for your annual corporate event? We can provide you with whatever suits the occasion from knowledgeable expert to glamorous celebrity. As you know, its what they say and how they say it. We can advise on and deliver unforgettable presenta
38、tions or spellbinding storytelling. Call US. 21 【正确答案】 F 22 【听力原文】 Woman: The Foxley Halls complex boasts a reputation for service and excellence second to none, We offer all facilities you will need and are within easy access to all major routes. We have ample car parking, super catering and all th
39、is in the traditional surroundings of a historical setting and relaxing countryside. Impress your client, stimulate your trainees or simply provide a beautiful background to display your products. 22 【正确答案】 C 三、 PART THREE 23 【听力原文】 Anchor: Big news today, the Justice Department said they would ask
40、the Federal judge to break up Microsoft. It was expected earlier this month when the judge in the government case against Microsoft ruled the company did break antitrust law by trying to use its monopoly in the market for computer operating systems to stifle competition. Heres our correspondent Mart
41、in White on todays development. Martin White, correspondent: I heard the government planned that Microsoft would have to come up with the details of this breakup itself, how to divide its people, its-property, its cash into two still very powerful pieces. To accomplish the breakup, Microsoft would h
42、ave to sell of about half its assets to create two companies. One would control most of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel and Internet Explorer. The other company would consist mostly of Windows operating system. But only one can keep the name of Microsoft. The other company would become com
43、pletely independent. For the first 10 years, the two companies would not be allowed to recombine. And Microsofts top executives, including Bill Gates, could own stock of only one of them. The result, said Joel Klein, antitrust chief of the Justice Department, would be an exciting, and innovative set
44、 of new products with more choices and lower prices for Americas consumers. 17 of the 19 states that sued along with the government signed on to the plan, but two states, Ohio and Illinois, dissented, asking that Microsoft be left intact but ordered to change its anti-competitive behavior. For Micro
45、soft, the breakup plan was not a surprise. Today Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates promised a long court fight and predicted a victory. He said he didnt believe the courts would uphold these radical regulatory suggestions which would hurt consumers and undermine the high technology economy. Even if th
46、e court accepts the governments breakup plan. Microsoft would remain intact as it appeals, and that would take years. But government also asks the court to impose immediate restrictions on the companys business practice even as the court battle drags on. Anchor: Thanks very much, Martin White in Was
47、hington. So the government has won the first battle to prove that Microsofts size and power are problem. But its not clear at all if breaking up the software colossal would make things any better for consumers. Heres our correspondent, Susan Kelley. Susan Kelley, correspondent: Theres no consensus t
48、oday that breaking up Microsoft would be good for consumers. For one thing, they could end up paying more for Microsoft products. Two companies mean two of everything, including two manufacturing operations. An industrial analyst: If you run two separate, distinct companies, you lose your economy of
49、 scale. Thats gonna increase cost for running the company that will ultimately be passed to consumer. Susan Kelley: Theres also no agreement now on whether breaking up Microsoft would improve the quality of products available to consumers. Some said if Microsoft was forced to share its unique code that operates Windows, competitors would be able to make better products to go with Windows. What would it be, though, is a
