1、BEC商务英语（中级）听力模拟试卷 74及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 0 The woman had to type (1) first before the report. The man will take the report to Chicago to (2) . The womans husband will get a new (3) on his birthday. The man dislikes a (4) as birthday gift. 4 A DELAYED ACCOUNT From: Sweden Import and Export Co. Ltd Take
2、n by: Mike Message Sweden Import and Export Co. Ltd will not be able to meet (5) No. 46181 due on April 4th. Because the government has put a prohibition on importing (6) . The goods have arrived at the port in China. They want to do business with (7) . The man allowed the woman a further (8) days c
3、redit. 8 Notes The man wanted to know the (9) . T-shirts will be packed (10) . to one carton, gross weight around 20 kilos. Ladies pajamas will be packed (11) to one carton, gross weight around 25 kilos. The man agreed to use (12) for the outer packing. 二、 PART TWO 12 A expressing cooperation wishes
4、 B introducing work C offering invitations D toasting E making complaints F promoting sales G expressing gratitude H refusing claim 13 _ 14 _ 15 _ 16 _ 17 _ 17 A A secretary B A sales manager C A legal adviser D A civil servant E A receptionist F A theatre manager G A personnel officer H An accounta
5、nt 18 _ 19 _ 20 _ 21 _ 22 _ 三、 PART THREE 23 Why did Jack Welch remark that small companies have advantages? （ A） Because they gain a lot of profits （ B） Because they are able to compete with others （ C） Because they offer a variety of choices and perform well in a difficult situation 24 Jack Welch
6、didnt suggest a small company to expand its business because （ A） he thought it was not worthwhile. （ B） it would arouse confusion, nerve and worry. （ C） it would go bankrupt. 25 The man suggested that by answering the five key questions, companies will （ A） beat against their opponents. （ B） guide
7、their future plan. （ C） evaluate advantages and disadvantages of itself as well as its opponents. 26 What conclusion was reached about small companies competitive advantage? （ A） Small companies may be taken over by big ones. （ B） Small companies employ all kinds of methods to work on strategy. （ C）
8、 Small companies can also create an attractive and convincible strategy. 27 Jack Welch said that the winning move （ A） has nothing to do with the experts. （ B） requires the devotion and commitment of all the staff. （ C） arouse debate in public. 28 How do you understand “ignite contagious intensity“?
9、 （ A） To have an increase in strength （ B） To communicate easily （ C） To make the company collapse 29 Compared with the big company, what side effects can a small one avoid? （ A） the condition of being bureaucratic （ B） contagious situation （ C） taking a lot of wings 30 What can a small company bene
10、fit from strategy making? （ A） Avoid wasting time （ B） Without experiencing collapse （ C） Having more regular customers BEC商务英语（中级）听力模拟试卷 74答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 0 【听力原文】 Man: Jean, have you got that report all typed up? Woman: Not yet, Mr. Black. Mrs. Brown asked me to type some letters for her. Ill fi
11、nish pretty quickly and then Ill start on that. Man: Dont forget I need it first thing in the morning. I have to take along to Chicago to the regional meeting. Woman: Dont worry, Ill get it done. My husband is on a business trip, too. Hes in Detroit today, and tomorrow hell be in Boston. So Im plann
12、ing to stay late. After its typed up Ill leave it on your desk. It should be finished by 8:00. Man: Im sorry to keep you so late. Woman: Its all right, Mr. Black. Really, I dont mind at all. Besides, I can use a little extra money. My husbands birthday is next month. I want to buy him a new watch. M
13、an: What kind are you going to get him, a Bulova? Woman: No, I thought Id get a Rolex, or an Elgin. I dont really know much about watches. Man: Ive got one of those Seiko digitals. I really like it. Woman: Do you think my husband would like one like that? Man: Im sure he would. Woman: If theyre that
14、 good, I will get him one. Man: Well, at least he wont get a tie. Thats what I usually get. 1 【正确答案】 LETTERS 【试题解析】 对话中提到： Mrs. Brown asked me to type some letters for her. Ill finish pretty quickly and then Ill start on that. 布朗女士让我打一些信件，我完成后就打印报告。 2 【正确答案】 (THE)REGIONAL MEETING 【试题解析】 对话中提到： I hav
15、e to take along to Chicago to the regional meeting我要带着报告去参加芝加哥的区域性会议。 3 【正确答案】 DIGITAL WATCH 【试题解析】 对话中女士提到： I want to buy him a new watch男士建议： Ive got one of those Seiko digitals. I really like it. Im sure he would. 女士回答： If theyre that good, I will get him one. 可知，女士想为她丈夫买块新的数码表。 4 【正确答案】 TIE 【试题解
16、析】 对话中提到： Well, at least he wont get a tie. Thats what I usually get. 可知男士总是收到领带作为生日礼物。 4 【听力原文】 Man: Good morning, Mike Bliss office. Can I help you? Woman: Good morning. This is Janet Bould here, from Sweden Import and Export Co. Ltd. Can I speak to Mike? Man: Im Mike. What can I do for you? Woman
17、: I regret to tell you that I will not be able to meet Draft No.46181 due on April 4th. Man: May I know the reason? Woman: My government has put a prohibition on importing drugs of this kind, and consequently we are in temporary difficulties. Man: What are you going to do then? Woman: Now that the g
18、oods have arrived at the port in China. Im at present discussing about sales of my imports with two large joint ventures in China. Man: Do you think they will take the goods? Woman: Im quite certain of that. Could you allow me 30 days further to clear my account? Man: Well. I wish I could, but its f
19、inancially impossible for us to allow you a further 30 days credit, for myself have commitment to fulfill. Woman: I apologise for the inconveniences it has caused. Ill see what I can do about it. Man: All right. Ill allow you ten days further. And if the account is still not settled. Ill have to mak
20、e a formal protest. 5 【正确答案】 DRAFT 【试题解析】 对话中提到 : I will not be able to meet Draft No.46181 due on April 4th其中 Draft No.46181显然是汇票号码。 6 【正确答案】 DRUGS 【试题解析】 对话中提到： My government has put a prohibition on importing drugs政府对进口药品实行了禁令。 7 【正确答案】 CHINESE JOINT VENTURES 【试题解析】 对话中提到： Im at present discussin
21、g about sales of my imports with two large joint ventures in China他们想和中国的合资企业进行合作。 8 【正确答案】 TEN/10 【试题解析】 Ill allow you ten days further. 只允许延长 10天。 8 【听力原文】 Woman: Good morning, Susan Logistic Company. Man: Good morning. This is Tom Scavo, from Vaness Company. Im colling concerning the packing of t
22、he goods. Woman: Do you have any special requirements? Man: Id like to know your outer packing. I think it must be strong seaworthy packing. Woman: We plan to use corrugated cardboard boxes. T-shirts will be packed 15 dozen to one carton, gross weight around 20 kilos. Ladies pajamas will be packed 2
23、0 dozen to one carton, gross weight around 25 kilos. Man: Im afraid cardboard boxes are not strong enough for transport by sea. Will such outer packing be strong enough to withstand the handling during ocean transportation? Why dont you use wooden case instead? Woman: Cartons are comparatively light
24、 and easy to handle, and they will not be stowed away with heavy cargo. The stevedores know that. Besides, we will reinforce the boxes with straps and line them with plastic sheets. The goods you ordered are not fragile, and they can stand jolting. Man: You know, cartons are easy to be cut open. Woo
25、den cases are much stronger than cartons. Woman: Dont worry about that. Up until now, we have not received any complaints about our packing. Furthermore, such packing is approved by our insurance company. Man: In this case. I agree with you to use cardboard boxes for the outer packing. 9 【正确答案】 OUTE
26、R PACKING 【试题解析】 对话中提到： Id like to know your outer packing. 男士想知道外包装的一些情况。 10 【正确答案】 15 DOZEN 【试题解析】 对话中提到： T-shirts will be packed 15 dozen to one carton.一箱装15打 T恤。 11 【正确答案】 20 DOZEN 【试题解析】 对话中提到： Ladies pajamas will be packed 20 dozen to one carton, gross weight around 25 kilos. 一箱装 20打女士睡衣。 12 【
27、正确答案】 CARDBOARD BOXES 【试题解析】 对话中提到 : I agree with you to use cardboard boxes for the outer packing. 男士开始出用木头包装，但是经过女士一番解释和保证，男士最终同意用纸板箱做外包装。 二、 PART TWO 13 【听力原文】 Woman: We have a good range of shirts. They are of good quality with a variety of size and colour. We have a special offer at the moment,
28、 which makes it more attractive. If you buy more than 10 at one time, well give you a 10% discount. 13 【正确答案】 F 【试题解析】 录音中提到： We have a special offer at the moment，即：现在我们有特别优惠价。还提到： If you buy more than 10 at one time, well give you a 10% discount. (一次买十件以上可享受九折优惠 )。这两句话中的 aspecial offer和discount(减价
29、，打折扣 )是理解本题的关键词。 14 【听力原文】 Man: Thank you for calling us, Ms. White, but it has been made clear in the contract that compensation of the loss must be raised right away after the arrival of the goods. The goods reached you in June and now its already October. Frankly speaking, we have every reason to
30、 turn down the case. 14 【正确答案】 H 【试题解析】 录音中提到： we have every reason to turn down the case. 即：我们有充分的理由拒绝你的赔偿要求。该句中 turn down的意思是 “拒绝 ”，是理解本题的关键。 15 【听力原文】 Man: Thank you for your invitation. Our company is willing to have closer ties with your corporation through this joint venture. Now please allow
31、me to propose a toast to the success of our negotiations and to the friendship between us. 15 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 录音中提到： Now please allow me to propose a toast to the success 该句中 propose a toast to意为 “提议为 干杯 ”，是理解本题的关键句。 16 【听力原文】 Man: In this job, you would call in at schools and colleges. You would vi
32、sit typing classes, demonstrate the new machines and talk to school officials in an effort to persuade them to buy your typewriters. We pay you 300 dollars each week plus 3% commission on sales. 16 【正确答案 】 B 【试题解析】 开头两句 “In this job, you would call in at. You would visit, demonstrateand talk to” 详细介
33、绍了这项工作要做的具体事情。理解了这一点就抓住了本题的关键。 17 【听力原文】 Woman: Well. I am so pleased to say how grateful I was when I took the delivery. These goods are of super quality. The prices are reasonable and you have provided excellent service. Lots of people here like to buy this. Its really a good beginning. Hope well
34、have more business in the future. 17 【正确答案】 G 【试题解析】 本段开头一句 I am so pleased to say how grateful I was when I took the delivery.(收到货后我非常感谢 )点出了这段话的主题是表达感谢。理解此句就弄清了本段的主要内容。 18 【听力原文】 Man: This report has to be on the Ministers desk by Monday morning. Ive had the researches on it for a few weeks and it
35、s looking pretty good. I dont think the government is going to have too much difficulty as the statistics speak for themselves. There is a clear drop in the unemployment figures, even taking into account seasonal factors. 18 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 录音中提到： This report has to be on the Ministers desk by Monda
36、y morning. 即：必须在周一上午之前准备好这份报告并呈交给部长。另外， researches, government和 unemployment figures几个词，表明这是一位政府公务人员在谈论工作。 19 【听力原文】 Man: Well, my advice is that in order to avoid paying more tax than you need to, you should ensure that your overseas representatives act as consultants to your company. Its better fo
37、r you if they are not technically your employees. This is especially important as they only work for you on a part-time basis. Now its quite a different matter if you are planning to open regional offices. 19 【正确 答案】 H 【试题解析】 根据录音中 to avoid paying more tax提供的信息，可以综合判断出这是一位公司会计为避免多纳税而提出的一些建议。 20 【听力原
38、文】 Woman: We have a special discount at six 0clock from Monday to Friday. You can get the tickets with a 50% discount. There are also concessions for senior citizens and for children under 12 years old. No discount is offered on weekends except for pensioners of course. 20 【正确答案】 F 【试题解析】 录音中提到的 “Yo
39、u can get the tickets with a 50% discount.” 是理解本题的关键信息。 21 【听力原文】 Woman: Oh dear, we have just got the notice that we are going to be without telephone service from Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening while they are installing the new telephone system. Id better tell the manager about this immediat
40、ely as she said she was going to ring me from the airport as soon as she got off the plane. 21 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 录音中提到 “we have just got the notice” 和 “Id better tell the manager about this immediately” ，可知是秘书急于把刚得到的通知内容告诉其经理。 22 【听力原文】 Woman: We have reserved a suite for the General Manager and a del
41、uxe room for his secretary Mr. Brown nearby on the same floor. By the way, I would like to know how long you will be staying here and how you would settle your account. 22 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 录音中的 suite(套间 )， deluxe room(豪华间 ), how long you will be staying here(住多久 )和 how you would settle your account.(
42、如何付账 )是理解本题的关键信息，一般都是酒店的接待员才会这样和客户说话，据此，考生可以判断出这是接待员在为客户预订客房。 三、 PART THREE 22 【听力原文】 Woman: And tonight who we have in our studio is Jack Welch, Executive of the Welch Corporation, welcome. Man: Thank you. Woman: Jack, firstly, what do you see as the strategic essentials for companies employing few
43、er than 100 people? Man: Strategy is strategy, what matters is whether the company is large or small. Woman: Thats fresh, and could you give some further explanations about that? Man: Certainly. Its that killer idea, a “big aha,“ as we call it, that gives you a sustainable competitive advantage. Wom
44、an: What does “killer idea“ refer to, exactly? Man: That is to say, strategy is just a winning value proposition , a product or service that customers simply want more than the other options out there. Beyond that, strategy is all about execution. And there, small companies actually have something o
45、f an advantage. Woman: What kind of advantage? Man: Uh, maybe we can say it carries more human touch than the big companies because it offers a variety of choices and additional services. Woman: I understand. Man: We dont blame you for feeling as if most advice on strategy applies mainly to big comp
46、anies. In fact. with all the number crunching and data analysis being promoted as strategy these days, youd have to be a large company to have the people, time, and money to even contemplate such methodologies. Woman: And what do you suggest? Should the small company grow into a big one in order to
47、survive in the market? Man: Dont bother trying. The more you grind down into details and scenarios, the more you get tied up in knots, Strategy is just an approximate course of action that you revisit and redefine according to shifting market conditions. Its got to feel fluid and alive! Companies sm
48、all and large can develop a compelling strategy by answering five key questions. What does the playing field look like? What are our rivals up to? What have we done lately? What keeps us up at night? And, given all that, whats our winning move? Woman: That was a wise way. Man: Absolutely. No academi
49、c textbooks or consultants are needed. All thats required is a team of engaged employees who can dream big, debate intensely, and ultimately emerge with a dynamic game plan. Then its time to implement, and thats where small companies really have it made. When there are only a hundred employees, or even a thousand, it is much easier to communicate strategy and ignite a contagious intensity. And once the strate
