1、BEC商务英语（中级）阅读模拟试卷 101及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 0 A. Microcomputer A microcomputer is a desktop or notebook size computing device that uses a microprocessor as its Central Processing Unit, or CPU. Microcomputers are also called Personal Computers (PCs), home computers, small business computers, and micros.
2、The smallest, most compact are called laptops. When they first appeared, they were considered single user devices, and they were capable of handling only four, eight, or 16 bits of information at one time. More recently the distinction between microcomputers and large, mainframe computers (as well a
3、s the smaller mainframe type systems called minicomputers) has become blurred, as newer microcomputer models have increased the speed and data handling capabilities of their CPUs into the 256 bit, or even much more bit multi-user range. B. Minicomputer A minicomputer is a mid-level computer built to
4、 perform complex computations while dealing efficiently with a high level of input and output from users connected via terminals. Minicomputers also frequently connect to other minicomputers on a network and distribute processing among all the attached machines. Minicomputers are used heavily in tra
5、nsaction processing applications and as interfaces between mainframe computer systems and wide area networks (WAN). C. Mainframe Computer A mainframe computer is a high level computer designed for the most intensive computational tasks. Mainframe computers are often shared by multiple users connecte
6、d to the computer via terminals. The most powerful mainframes, called supercomputers, perform highly complex and time consuming computations and are used heavily in both pure and applied research by scientists, large businesses, and the military. D. Supercomputer In computer science, supercomputers
7、are large, extremely fast, and expensive computers used for complex or sophisticated calculations, typically, machines capable of pipelining instruction execution and providing vector instructions. A supercomputer can, for example, perform the enormous number of calculations required to draw and ani
8、mate a moving spaceship in a motion picture. Supercomputers are also used for weather forecasting, large scale scientific modeling, and oil exploration and so on and so like. E. Distributed or Grid Computing The power needed for some calculations is more than even a single supercomputer can manage.
9、In distributed computing using a PC grid many computers of all sizes can work on parts of the problem and their results are pooled. A number of current projects rely on volunteers with computers connected to the Internet. The computers do the work when they are not busy otherwise. The projects that
10、need distributed computing are highly technical. For example, the SETIHome project looks for signs of intelligent communication in radio signals coming from space. (SETI stands for Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence.) 1 They are often used for jobs like engineering design and testing, serious
11、 decryption, economic forecasting, etc. 2 Many public schools now employ the devices for programmed learning and computer literacy courses. 3 Computers are designed for use in homes, schools, and office settings. 4 If you devote your computer for this project Entropie (modeling evolution of resistan
12、ce to drugs and designing better AIDS treatments), you might be asked to load a small screen-saver program onto your own computer. 5 They are used for jobs that take massive amounts of calculating. 6 They are usually used in transaction processing applications. 7 They are often shared by many users
13、connected to the computer. 二、 PART TWO 7 Read this text about business opportunities in Vietnam. Choose the best sentence from A to G to fill in each of the gaps. For each gap 8 12, mark one letter A G on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. Business opportunities in Vietnam are
14、enormous. The rate of growth here is among the highest in the world, (example) Vietnam is well-placed for economic development, because it is part of ASEAN. 8 It is fortunate, too, to be surrounded by countries with large populations, e. g. China, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. 9 The opportun
15、ities for business abound, but remember that the first are always rewarded with the best chances of getting quality business contacts. 10 So, the best thing to do to start with is to select contacts with companies similar to your own, and companies which you consider could be interested in your line
16、 of products or services. 11 In the letter, present yourself and the products you deal with in a clear and simple manner. 12 The chances of getting a reply are more than if you had used other types of communication.A. All of these offer large markets for any product produced in Vietnam.B. A large nu
17、mber of them are small, privately owned companies.C. The next thing is to write a letter (no fax, e-mail or phone calls).D. This means that it can reach customers not onty in Indo-China but in the other ASEAN nations.E. Remember,too,that business is best done through human contact,not by machines.F.
18、 The first impression may be the last impression so you must be very precise and very specific.G. It reaches all sectors of the economy and is likely to accelerate in the future. 三、 PART THREE 12 Read the article below about recruiting and managing staff and the questions on the opposite page. For e
19、ach question 13 18, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose. As a manager in the service industry sector, Ive looked at hundreds of CVs in my time. They are not necessarily the bland documents, some bosses might think they are! They are full of little pointers t
20、owards individuals personalities and suitability for the job. The first thing I always look at is an applicants employment record. I check for continuity and stability. If somebody has a long list of previous jobs, all of varying length, alarm bells start ringing. Rather than an irregular route from
21、 job to job, what I hope to see is stable career progression. What does their career path look like is it all steps forward, or are there a lot of sideways moves? And I am always pleased to find a family person with children, because in my experience they tend to be responsible and reliable. I never
22、 rely on CVs alone. We get applicants to fill in one of our own application forms. We ask why theyve applied, what their aspirations and personal goals are, and also about their interests and hobbies and any clubs they belong to. That gives you a useful insight into their personality and lifestyle.
23、The application form also enables us to test how much people have actually been progressing in their careers, because we ask for details of the salaries they have received for each job. Its always worth looking at CVs and designing application forms with great care. Taking on employees might be rewa
24、rding, but it is also a big investment for any business. Mistakes in choosing staff can cost companies dear, so it makes sense to spend time ensuring you get the right person. In the service sector, one of the aims of companies is to maintain and improve customer service, and this is achieved partly
25、 through low staff turnover. You need to take on people who understand that and will want to stay. Thats why, when youve taken staff on, the next thing is getting the best out of them. My management style comes from the days when I took over my first business, an ailing road haulage firm which I was
26、 certain I could turn into a profitable company. The first thing is to treat others as youd like to be treated yourself. As soon as I took over the business, I talk to everybody individually, and looked for ways to make sure their particular skills benefited the company. I didnt have much experience
27、 then of managing people, but above all I always tried to be fair and honest with everyone. As a result, I think the staff knew that and accepted my decisions, even if they didnt agree with them all. Also, bosses must be able to communicate. You also need to create team spirit, and build on the stre
28、ngth of the team. I explained my plans for the company to all the staff, and let them all know what I needed from them. The lorry drivers responded brilliantly, and were the key to turning the business round. They understood that we had to develop a professional reputation, and from then on the days
29、 of poor quality deliveries were over. Lastly, I am a great believer in profit-sharing. It takes a team to make a company work, so profits should be shared by all. Job satisfaction is important, but it doesnt pay the rent. Shared profit and bonuses help to strengthen team spirit by giving everyone a
30、 common goal that they work towards, together. 13 What fact does the writer hope to learn from applicants CVs? （ A） That they have experience of many different jobs. （ B） That their careers have developed steadily. （ C） The opinion their employers had of them. （ D） Whether they are married or single
31、. 14 The writer says the application form is useful because it_. （ A） reveals something of the applicants character （ B） gives information about the applicants family （ C） explains what skills the applicant has for the job （ D） shows how much the applicant wants to earn 15 According to the writer, w
32、hy are CVs and application forms so important? （ A） Interviewing people is an expensive process. （ B） They indicate whether applicants really want the job. （ C） They indicate whether applicants are efficient or not. （ D） Employing the wrong people can be disastrous. 16 One reason why the writer was
33、successful in her first business was that_. （ A） she was used to dealing with people （ B） she was open with the staff （ C） the business was already doing well when she started （ D） the staff agreed with all her decisions 17 The writer believes profit-sharing is a good idea because_. （ A） it encourag
34、es a competitive spirit （ B） everyone earns the same salary （ C） everyone shares the same aim （ D） it creates job satisfaction 18 Which would make the best title for this text? （ A） Profit-sharing as motivation. （ B） How I turned a business round. （ C） People the key to business success. （ D） The im
35、portance of a well-presented CV. 四、 PART FOUR 18 Read this text about an Italian car company.Choose the best word to fill in each gap.For each question (19 33) mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.There is an example at the beginning (0).Gianni Agnelli, Chairman of Fiat, Italys larges
36、t private industrial corporation, is known in Italy as the lawyer, because he trained in law at Turin University. (0) he has never practiced, his training may soon be useful. On April 17th Mr. Agnelli admitted to a group of Italian industrialists in Venice 19 Fiat had been 20 in some corruptions in
37、Italy. On April 21st, Fiats lawyers and Cesare Romiti, its managing director, met Milan magistrates to 21 the firms involvement in, bribery to win business from state-owned companies. Fiat is not the 22 Italian company caught up in Italys increasing political corruption scandal. According to the lat
38、est figure, some 200 businessmen and politicians were sitting in prison 23 a result of judicial inquiries into kickbacks paid to politicians by firms. Hundreds more are still 24 influence of Fiat, 25 sales are equal to 4% of Italys home product, the scandal at the company has 26 the industrial estab
39、lishment. Though neither Mr. Agnelli 27 Mr. Romiti has been 28 of wrong doing, several other senior Fiat managers have allegedly been involved in paying kickbacks to win state-owned contracts. 29 arrested include Francesco Mattiol, Fiats finance director, and Antonio Mosconi, the 30 head of its Toro
40、 insurance branch. 31 men have been 32 about their previous roles on the board of Cogefar-lmpresit, Fiats construction subsidiary. Last May, Enzo Papi admitted paying a 1.5-million-dollar bribe for a contract, 33 to Milans underground. （ A） what （ B） that （ C） when （ D） if （ A） involved （ B） connect
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48、gineering design and testing)，大型密码解密 (serious decryption)和经济预测 (economic forecasting)等，这些都需要大量且复杂的计算，故 D是正确答案。 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 段落 A是 有关微型计算机，从文中可以看出，它就是与我们常说的 personal computer(个人电脑 )相近，因此，在学校机房和家庭里使用的电脑都是 microcomputer。因此， A是正确答案。 3 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 参看上文，微型计算机就是为家庭、学校和办公室里设计的，用来满足我们日常工作和学习中的一般应用。
49、4 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 段落 E是关于光栅电脑的，严格意义上讲，它不是一种电脑类型，但是从此文介绍可知，众多 电脑通过网络资源连接在一起做一些公益的或者有兴趣的项目如文中提到的探寻外空间智能生物的研究。如果你希望参与对艾滋病有关项目的研究，那么，你的电脑就成为光栅电脑网络的一分子。故 E是正确答案。 5 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 前文提到巨型计算机的主要特点是进行巨量的计算工作，如天气预报、大型科学模型的复杂计算等，因此 D是正确答案。 6 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 段落 B是关于小型计算机的，其主要特点就是： a mid-level computer built lo performcomplex computations。也就是说，这类计算机侧重于单项任务的计算工作，如财务统计，销售计算等，因此，商业往来的交易处理应该是小型机的工作。故 B是正确答案。 7 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 段落 C是关于主机的。其主要的特点就是通过终端把众多的用户连接起来 (oftenshared by multiple users connected to thecomputer via terminals)，它服务于和管理电子网络，故 C是正确答案。 二、 PART TW
