1、BEC商务英语（中级）听力模拟试卷 68及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 You will hear two telephone conversations and one monologue. 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 notes below. You will hear a woman telephoning
2、 a consultancy company. NOTES ABOUT ITG Callers name： (1)_ From： International Trade Group Target Company： Johnsons(2)_Co. Ltd. Time： Information needed before(3)_today Fax： (4)_ 5 Look at the form below. You will hear a man calling his colleague in the New York office. Form From： Nick Harding Actio
3、n： visiting the(5)_ Time： next(6)_ Notes： to arrange airport(7)_; to send a/an(8)_for the day 9 Look at the outline below. You will hear a self-introduction of a newcomer to the company. Outline Position： Overseas sales representative Education： studied marketing in university； got(9)_in 1995 Experi
4、ence： worked as(10)_of Export； Expanded European market share by(11)_ Characters needed： (12)_and take-charge 二、 PART TWO 13 How to approach Listening Test Part Two This part is in two sections. In each section you listen to five short monologues, spoken by five different speakers; You will hear the
5、 first section twice, and then the second section twice. For each monologue you must choose one out of eight options. First read the task carefully, and make sure that you know what you need to decide. Listen for the overall meaning of each monologue. Do not choose an answer just because you hear th
6、e same words in the recording as in the question. Decide on your final answer only after you have listened for the second time. Check that you have not used the same option more than once. Section One You will hear five short recordings. For each recording, decide what each speakers goal is for thei
7、r career. 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 to gain promotion to a more responsible position B to specialise in a particular aspect of their work C to live and work abroad D to be recognised a
8、s an innovator E to go into business on their own F to travel on business more often G to join another company H to start working in a different field 18 You will hear another five recordings. For each recording, decide what reason each speaker gives for the problem they mention. Write one letter (A
9、- H) next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. You will hear the five recordings twice. A The company tried to operate in too many markets. B The companys spending priorities were mistaken. C Unsuitable staff were appointed. D The company failed to update its product
10、s. E The companys suppliers were unreliable. F Thee company used inappropriate retailers. G A number of new competitors entered the market. H The company set its prices at the wrong levels. 三、 PART THREE 23 In this part you listen twice to a long conversation, interview or monologue, and answer eigh
11、t questions. Before you listen, read the questions. Think about what will be said. Note all possible answers as you listen for the first time. Do not make an immediate decision. Listen for overall meaning. Do not choose an answer just because you hear the same words in the recording as in the questi
12、on. Decide on your final answer only after you have listened for the second time. You will hear Katherine and Andrew, students at a business school, discussing their experiences and views of business. For each question 23 - 30, mark one. letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer. You will hear the r
13、ecording twice. 23 What does Katherine dislike about the course? （ A） the student presentations （ B） the reading requirements （ C） the attitude of her lecturers 24 What does she find impressive about the course? （ A） the group discussions （ B） the use of technology （ C） the focus on individuals 25 W
14、hat does she think is the purpose of the latest course exercise? （ A） to improve understanding of strategy （ B） to extend knowledge of branding issues （ C） to increase ability to evaluate data 26 What aspect of the course does she find most relevant to her job? （ A） negotiating conflicting targets （
15、 B） involving different points of view （ C） combing theory and practice 27 What does she say causes her difficulty in her job? （ A） accepting cost implications （ B） meeting tight deadlines （ C） explaining reasons for decisions 28 She hopes that in the future she will become involved with （ A） develo
16、ping brand identity. （ B） negotiating strategy. （ C） improving quality control. 29 She believes that management is likely to （ A） become more creative, （ B） change its values. （ C） reduce in importance. 30 She predicts that businesses will increasingly need to respond to （ A） differences across regi
17、ons. （ B） the influence of technology. （ C） changes in consumer values. BEC商务英语（中级）听力模拟试卷 68答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【听力原文】 M： Hello! F： Hello!Is this Commercial Information Consultancy Company? M： Yes， CIC. May I ask who is calling? F： This is Lisa Bradley， B-R-A-D-L-E-Y, International Trade Group. M： W
18、hat can I do for you, Ms. Bradley? F： Id like to know some information about an international company. Its called Johnsons Fast-food CO. Limited. M： Could you repeat the name of the company, please? F： Johnsons Fast-food Co. Limited. M： Just a moment, please. Let me check about it on our computer. F
19、： Thank you. M： We do have the company listed in our information system, Ms. Bradley. What kind of information are you interested in? F： The more detailed, the better. M： When do you need it, Ms. Bradley? F： Could I have it before 5 pm today? M： No problem at all. By the way, could you tell me your
20、fax number?Ill fax you the information. F： Thats a good idea. Our fax number is six double three nine o one five eight. M： All right, so its six-three-three-nine-o-one-five-eight. Youll have it soon. F： Thank you very much. M： My pleasure. 1 【正确答案】 (MS.)/(LISA)BRADLEY 【试题解析】 “Notes”当中明确提示了 “calIers
21、name”，所以在听对话时就要密切留意人名，尤其是其拼写。多数情况下，如果某个姓或名字不是很常见，自报家门者往往会一个一个字母地说一遍，以让对方听清楚。比如在本对话中，我们听到打来电话的人明确地报出了自己的姓名 “This is Lisa Bradley，并逐字提供了写法。 2 【正确答案】 FAST-FOOD/FASTFOOD 【试题解析】 这一题听取的是公司的名称。这个信息 在对话中出现了两遍。一次是打电话的人自报家门，另一次是接电话的人重复一次进行了确认。 3 【正确答案】 5PM 【试题解析】 本题考查的是对时间的把握。在听对话时，请注意对于时间的考查，原文中是这么说的： “Could
22、 Ihave it before 5pm today?”时间是 BEC中级听力考查的一个重点，请考生在复习备考时多加留意。 4 【正确答案】 63390158 【试题解析】 根据 “Notes”中的提示，考生能推测这一空中需要填写传真号码 (见题前的 “fax”提示 )，只要在听对 话时留意即可。此类信息在对话中也会多次重复，以引起考生的注意。建议考生在备考时熟练掌握数字的读法，以及连读、略读的技巧。 5 【听力原文】 F： Hello, Helen Turner, speaking. M： Hello, this is Nick Harding from the London Office.
23、 Im planning to come across next week. F： Oh, hi, Nick. Thats great. M： Ive got a meeting with a customer in Boston next Tuesday, perhaps we could arrange to meet up either before or after? F： Good, that would give us a chance to show you the convention centre. M： Thats what I was thinking. F： So yo
24、ud have to be in Boston on Tuesday?Thats the 8th? M： Yes. Now, I could stop over in New York either on the way in that would be Monday would that be possible? F： Ah, Im afraid I wont be in the office on Monday. M： Uh-huh, well, the other possibility would be to arrange it after Boston on my way home
25、, which falls on the Wednesday. F： Well, I guess itll have to be that way. Ill pick you up at the airport. M： OK. Ill fax you once Ive confirmed the flight times. F： Thanks. Then Ill get back to you with an itinerary for the day-thats Wednesday the 9th， right? M： Thats right. Good, well, Ill do that
26、 and I look forward to seeing you next week. 5 【正确答案】 CONVENTION CENTRE/CENTER 【试题解析】 本题稍有难度，需要听者在理解了对话的意思之后做出推断。对话一开始，打电话的人 (Nick)就说 “Im planning to come actoss next week”，明确表明了前来拜访的意愿，但具体的地点并未点明。在对 话中，接电话者 (Helen)提议“that could give us a chance to show you the convenlion center” ， Nick欣然同意，由此我们可以做出
27、判断。在 BEC考试中，对于专有名词如地名的考查也是一个重要考点。只要学会在听力中做笔记的技巧，应该不是难题。 6 【正确答案】 WEDNESDAY 【试题解析】 根据题目我们可以判断本题需要填写的是具体的时间。本题的难点是，该时间并非在对话开始时得到确认，而是经过了对话双方几次的协商之后才定下来。所以我们 在开始时听到的 “Tuesday”、 “Wednesda) ， ”若不留意便会填错。在对话中， Nick提到 “Ive got a meeting with a customer on Tuesday， ”因此见面的时间是 “either before or after”，由此我们推知见面
28、时间不是周一就是周三。而当他提议周一时， Helen拒绝了，于是只能是周三。这一点也由 Nick后来的话 “which falls on the Wednesday” 而得以证实。 7 【正确答案】 PICKUP 【试题解析】 本题与下一题都是对具体细节进行的考查，只要对于一般性商务会面的流程有所了解，答对这两题应该问题不大。依据商务活动中的惯例，接待方(本题中是 Helen)都会安排接机，因此我们听到 Helen说 “Ill pick you up at the airport”； pick somebody up是一个词组，其对应的名词形式为 “pickup”，即本题的答案。 8 【正确答
29、案】 ITINERARY/TIMETABLE 【试题解析】 在对话中 Nick说道 “Ill get back to you wifh an itnerary”，意为 “我稍后再同你联系，给你发日程安排 ”； “itinerary”就是 “日程安排 ”的意思，如果考生填了 “timetable”也算对。 9 【听力原文】 F： Good morning. Its a pleasure for me to be here in front of you to present myself. My name is Jennifer Benton, and I am a candidate for
30、the position of Overseas Sales Representative. My background and work experience are tailor-made for this position. I studied marketing as an undergrad here in Seattle, and in 1995, I received my MBA from the School of Business, University of Texas. For five years, I have utilized my skills and know
31、ledge as the Assistant Director of Exports for Magic Kitchen Supplies. Action Appliances is a forward-looking company. I am aware that you are expanding into new markets, particularly in Europe. Thus you are going to need aggressive, take-charge sales representatives. At Magic Kitchen, during my fiv
32、e years there, we expanded our European market share by 25%. This is just one example of my ability to go out there and sell products. A position with your company would be both a learning experience and a great opportunity. I look forward to becoming part of the Action team. Thank you. 9 【正确答案】 MBA
33、 【试题解析】 本题的内容是一个公司新人的自我介绍，关于教育背景 (education)的介绍是必不可少的，在听取材料时要注意，尤其是拿到的学位类型等。本题中说话者明确地指出了自己 “received my MBA from the School of Business”， MBA是 “Master of BusiBess Administration”(工商管理硕士 )的缩写。 “Master”是指 “硕士 (学位 )”； “Administration”是 “行政管理、经营 ”的意思，例如： If you want an MBA， its important to get accepted
34、 to a good school. (你若想拿到工商管理硕士的学位，最好先申请到一所好学校。 ) 10 【正确答案】 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 【试题解析】 工作经历也是自我介绍的另一个重要部分。在本段录音中，发言者也明确地表示 “I have utilizeel my skills and knowledge as the Assistant Director of Exports. ” 听 取录音时，考生需要学会记录重点信息，比如本题中的 assistant director这样的职位名称。 11 【正确答案】 25% (TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT) 【试题解析】
35、 根据题目前面的提示词 “by”，考生可以判断其后面应该填写数字或者表示频度、幅度的词语。在听录音时，我们听到 “we expanded our European market share by 25%”( 我们将欧洲的市场份额增加了 25 )，因此，掌握必要的语法知识，即连词 by同数字的搭配来表达比例或者幅度，是 非常必要的。 12 【正确答案】 AGGRESSIVE 【试题解析】 本题考查的是具体细节，在录音材料中我们听到 “to need aggressive， take-charge sales representatives”(需要富有进取精神而且敢于承担责任的销售代表 )。 Ta
36、ke-charge是个非常明显的提示词，如果第一遍时未能留意，请把握好再次听取录音材料的机会，抓住 “aggressive”这个词。 二、 PART TWO 13 【听力原文】 My job involves making sure the firms accounting systems run as efficiently as possible. There are always new problems to solve, so theres a bit of a challenge. But Ive been there long enough, and Im ready for a
37、 change. Im planning to go freelance, and offer the same sort of service to a variety of companies. Im sure Ive gained enough knowledge over the years, and Id like to be able to tackle a greater range of problems. 13 【正确答案】 E 14 【听力原文】 The company I work for has a new system of working with overseas
38、 partners, and people are encouraged to move abroad for a year or two. Its a chance to learn different ways of working, of course. I would be prepared to do it if I could be sure it was a stepping stone to becoming head of department, instead of just finance administrator as I am now. Though if l co
39、uld achieve that without relocating, Id prefer it. 14 【正确答案】 A 15 【听力原文】 Im in a very specialised area of technolog and actually the futures all mapped out for me, because I can continue up the ladder until Im in charge of the section. But Ive had enough, and my ambition now is to get right away fro
40、m it and try something new. I dont think that the company Im in now would let me change jobs internally, so 171 probably have to move to another firm, or set up on my own. 15 【正确答案】 H 16 【听力原文】 Honestly, my firm wont stay in business much longer, its so inefficient. Take the sales staff- they waste
41、time on the road because they each deal with different customers in the same area. I would change that Ive got plenty of ideas for improvements, but theres no system for putting them forward. Itd be easier if l was more senior, but I enjoy my present work rd just like to see my ideas being implement
42、ed. Then the job would be perfect. 16 【正确答案】 D 17 【听力原文】 I work for quite a small advertising agency, and we set up a team for each new project. My job covers both design and responsibility for leading project teams, currently one on a major advertising campaign. I was totally new to project managem
43、ent when I joined the company, but now I find it fascinating. Im planning to talk to my line manager about altering the balance and doing more of that. Then the job would be ideal. 17 【正确答案】 B 18 【听力原文】 I used to work for an employment agency which supplied staff to civil engineering companies. We w
44、ere growing fast, opening branches in more countries every year Well, that was great. But instead of investing properly to get a good location for each branch, the company preferred to rent cheap premises and to pour resources into the head office, which of course very few of the customers ever saw.
45、 It made most of the staff in the branches very unhappy. 18 【正确答案】 B 19 【听力原文】 Ive always loved racing cars, so a couple of friends and I started our own small business manufacturing there. But I had no idea how difficult it was going to be! You see theres been a lot of innovation in racing cars sin
46、ce I was a child. Nowadays theyre full of electronic components, which we sourced from specialist firms. But we could never be sure of getting them on time, so of course that caused lots of delays in production. 19 【正确答案】 E 20 【听力原文】 Certain things must be right, from the outset. Take staff. employi
47、ng people you cant depend on is very harmful. And when youre trying to break into a market with goods identical to your competitors products, you need to undercut them. But my last company did the opposite when they targeted a new region, and expected consumers to pay twenty per cent more. Obviously
48、 you can only sell at a premium if youre selling something new, or offering added value. 20 【正确答案】 H 21 【听力原文】 Customers are much less loyal these days, so companies have to work hard to get repeat sales. And that means having staff who really understand customer care, and identifying what will sell
49、. But of course demand changes. My first job was with an electronics firm that just didnt keep up with technical developments. They assumed there would always be a demand for their goods, and let their competitors get ahead of them. As a result they went out of business. 21 【正确答案】 D 22 【听力原文】 Some years ago I set up a small company to produce high quality food. I found organic f
