1、BEC商务英语（中级）阅读模拟试卷 93及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 0 A Shanghai ACEC Commercial Consulting Co. Ltd. , in conjunction with the Australian Chinese Education today its the information and the way we reason. As the source of semiconductor process efficiency, we know just how fast this world is moving and changing,
2、and proud to be driving it. Were always exploring new ways to make relationships satisfy and last, like implementing a total frontend solution for our big name chip-making customers. For the 1000 + people who call ATMI home, its an open atmosphere, consistent recognition of individual/team performan
3、ce, and the chance to be part of our continued growth. 1 The company provides services to chip manufacturers. 2 The company has established a branch in Japan. 3 The company can give consultation to those who want to move to Australia. 4 The company is a key provider of telecom services in Hong Kong.
4、 5 The company has more than 1,000 employees. 6 The company functions as an agent. 7 The company leaves an email address to candidates. 二、 PART TWO 7 Read the article below about the financial risks. Choose the best sentence from the list A-G to fill each of the gaps. For each gap (8-12), mark one l
5、etter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. There is an example at the beginning, (0). Several types of financial risks are encountered in international marketing. The major problems include (0) B Commercial risks are handled essentially as normal credit risks encountered
6、 in everyday business. They include solvency, default, or refusal to pay bills. The major risk, (8) which can only be dealt with through consistently effective management and marketing. One unique risk encountered by the international marketer involves financial adjustments. Such risk is encountered
7、 when a controversy arises about the quality of goods delivered, a dispute over contract terms, or (9). One company, for example, shipped several hundred tons of dehydrated potatoes to a distributor in Germany. The distributor tested the shipment and declared it to be below acceptable taste and text
8、ure standards. The alternatives for the exporter were reducing the price, reselling the potatoes, or shipping them home again, each involving considerable cost. Political risk relates to the problems of war or revolution, currency inconvertibility, expropriation or expulsion, and restriction or canc
9、ellation of import licenses. Political risk is an environmental concern for all businesses. Management information systems and effective decision-making processes are the best defenses against political risks. As many companies have discovered sometimes there is no way to avoid political risk, (10)
10、. Exchange-rate fluctuations inevitably cause problems, but for many years, most firms could take protective action to minimize their unfavourable effects. Floating exchange rates of the worlds major currencies have forced all marketers (11) . International Business Machine Corporation, for example,
11、 reported that exchange losses resulted in a dramatic 21. 6 percent drop in their earnings in the third quarter of 1981. (12) , devaluations of major currencies were infrequent and usually could be anticipated, but exchange rate fluctuations in the float system are daily affairs. A Before rates were
12、 permitted to float B commercial, political and foreign exchange risks. C so marketers must be prepared to assume them or give up doing business in a particular market D Corporation can take some measure to avoid financial risks. E however, is competition F any other disagreement over which payment
13、is withheld G to be especially aware of exchange-rate fluctuations and the need to compensate for them in their financial planning 三、 PART THREE 12 Read the article below about job interviews and the questions. For each question (13-18), mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet. MAKING TH
14、E RIGHT IMPRESSION The first thing to remember when you go for a job interview is that this is not a onesided affair. Treat it as you would do in a negotiation. After all, both you and the prospective employer are selling something. If you approach an interview with the attitude of “any job will do“
15、, the interviewer will realize that immediately. If the job is worth anything, you wont get it. You should prepare yourself for an interview just as you would do for a negotiation. Find out as much as you can about the company and the person who is to interview you. Dont be caught unawares. Go to th
16、e Internet and look at the companys website. Compare it with that of its competitors. Alternatively, look at the Yellow Pages or trade magazines to see how they advertise themselves. Make enquiries at the Chamber of Commerce and other relevant organizations. Find out at least a little about the sect
17、or so that you can ask interesting questions. Think of and note down your strengths and the opportunities that lie ahead. No matter how high the rate of unemployment is, regardless of how miserable you are in your current job, its always an advantage to see things in a positive way. If you have litt
18、le or no experience in a particular area, consider your capabilities in a similar area. Spend some time trying to imagine what type of employee the company is looking for and what makes you suitable for the job being advertised. First impressions count, so look good and feel good before you go. Choo
19、se clothes that make you feel confident. Find out what clothes may put the interviewer off. Ensure you arrive at the interview with time to spare. According to one recruitment agency we have spoken to, interviewees must understand the importance not only of their personal appearance but also of thei
20、r body language. During the interview, breathe calmly and try not to appear too nervous. Look the interviewer in the eye and adopt similar body language to theirs. Smile and feel relaxed, enthusiastic and assertive. Remember one thing, though; assertive does not mean aggressive. Dont just answer “ye
21、s“ or “no“ to questions. Treat every question as an opportunity to demonstrate that you are suitable for the job, but remember to stick to the point. When asked about your interests, include group as well as individual activities and hobbies. Be on the lookout for tricky questions about your persona
22、l life. You dont need to lie and just tell yourself in the best light. This is something the interviewee needs to be able to do as well. You have the right to find out whether or not you want to work for the company. Furthermore, your interest in the nature of the company and how it is run may well
23、end up being your big selling point. 13 In job interviews, candidates tend to ignore the fact that （ A） they are at a disadvantage. （ B） they are buying and selling at the same time. （ C） an interview is like a presentation. （ D） . the interviewer will be realistic. 14 To prepare yourself for the in
24、terview, the writer （ A） tells you to visit the competitors. （ B） advises you to do research on the company. （ C） says that you ought to prepare questions beforehand. （ D） advises you to know little about the sector. 15 When you go to the interview, make sure that you （ A） are over-confident. （ B） c
25、an make up your mind in four minutes. （ C） are dressed in suitable clothes. （ D） do not arrive too early. 16 The author states that （ A） looking good does not give you an advantage. （ B） nervousness can put people off. （ C） interviewers mistake aggressiveness for assertiveness. （ D） smiling and eye
26、contact are important. 17 During the interview （ A） you may need to think carefully about how to answer questions. （ B） some tricky questions concern the personal life of the candidate. （ C） the interviewee must put him or herself in the best light. （ D） you should not talk about your rights. 18 Whi
27、ch of the following is not expressed in the text? （ A） Short answers limit your chances of creating a positive impression. （ B） All over the world, candidates are expected to wear a suit to a job interview. （ C） Showing interest in a company may increase your chances of being offered a job. （ D） Int
28、erviewers can “read between the lines“ (that is, they can understand more about us than we say). 四、 PART FOUR 18 Read the article below about the importance of writing job descriptions. Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B, C, or D. For each question (19-33), mark one letter (A, B, C, or
29、D) on your Answer Sheet. There is an example at the beginning, (0). Writing Effective Job Descriptions A job description describes the major (0) of an employees job or position. A good job description begins with a careful (19) of the important facts about a job, such as the individual tasks (20) ,
30、the methods used to complete the tasks, the purpose and responsibilities of the job, the (21) of the job to other jobs, and the (22) needed for the job. Its important to (23) a job description practical by keeping it dynamic, functional, and current. Dont get stuck with an inflexible job description
31、! A poor job description will (24) you and your employees from trying anything new and (25) how to perform their job more productively. A well-written, practical job description will (26) you avoid hearing a refusal to carry out a relevant assignment because “It isnt in my job description.“ Realisti
32、cally speaking, many jobs are (27) to change due either to personal growth, organizational development, or the evolution of new technologies. (28) job descriptions will encourage your employees to grow within their positions and learn how to make larger (29) to your company. For example; Is your off
33、ice manager stuck (30) ordering office supplies for the company and keeping the storage closet well stocked or is he (31) and implementing a system of ordering office supplies that promotes cost savings and (32) within the organization? When writing a job description, keep in mind that the job descr
34、iption will (33) as a major basis for outlining job training or conducting future job evaluations. （ A） management （ B） analysis （ C） resume （ D） contract （ A） involved （ B） engaged （ C） accepted （ D） met （ A） partnership （ B） development （ C） relationship （ D） arrangement （ A） degree （ B） qualifica
35、tions （ C） quality （ D） limitation （ A） make （ B） let （ C） have （ D） put （ A） allow （ B） keep （ C） require （ D） send （ A） showing （ B） doing （ C） expecting （ D） learning （ A） enable （ B） help （ C） stop （ D） make （ A） subjected （ B） attached （ C） forced （ D） asked （ A） Fixed （ B） Changed （ C） Flexibl
36、e （ D） Various （ A） distribution （ B） donation （ C） demands （ D） contribution （ A） routinely （ B） reasonably （ C） hardly （ D） virtually （ A） researching （ B） developing （ C） advertising （ D） thinking （ A） capability （ B） expense （ C） payment （ D） efficiency （ A） offer （ B） work （ C） serve （ D） take
37、五、 PART FIVE 33 Read the text below about the salary offer negotiation. In most of the lines (34-45), there is one extra word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the meaning of the text. Some lines, however, are correct. If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sh
38、eet. If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet. The exercise begins with two examples, (0) and (00). 0 Know your market, and know your marketability. Always keep a minimum salary 00 requirement in the mind. With a little research, you can det
39、ermine a realistic and 34 satisfactory salary. Decide what you need, want, and can survive on before you 35 walk into for an interview. Wait for an offer dont just announce your minimum 36 to the interviewer. And never respond too immediately take time to think things 37 over. If you feel the packag
40、e is unsatisfactory, figure out what you would make 38 the package more palatable. Dont just wait to see what the employer has to offer. 39 Get your offer in the writing. This includes the salary you agree upon, details on 40 potential increases, and any unusual terms regarding to your benefits or v
41、acation 41 time. For example, if you need immediate leave before youve accrued vacation 42 time, or the company agrees to pay to your entire health-care premium, youll 43 have something to show before HR if a problem comes up. If you accept the job, 44 send a letter while confirming your mutual agre
42、ement on the offer and keep a 45 copy for your records. If youre dissatisfied with the salary package but are not willing to take the job nonetheless, ask for a performance review in three or six months, and get it in writing. BEC商务英语（中级）阅读模拟试卷 93答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题意为：该公司向芯片制造厂商提供
43、服务。比照 原文，在段落 D中有原句为： our big name chipmaking customers，意思是 “我们知名的芯片制造商客户 ”。故选 D。 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题意为：该公司在日本建立了分支机构。比照原文，在段落 B中有原句为： Mountain View Data Inc has offices in the US， Japan and China，意思是 Mountain View DataInc在美国、日本和中国都设有办事处。故选 B。 3 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析 】 本题意为：该公司为想移居澳大利亚的人提供咨询服务。比照原文，在段落 A中有
44、原句为： ACEC also provides the services with its local partner to Chinese citigens who wish to study， to find the job or to migrate to Australia，意思是 ACEC和当地的合作伙伴竭诚为希望到澳大利亚留学、工作或者移民的中国公民提供服务。故选 A。 4 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题意为：该公司是香港电信服务的主要提供商。比照原文，在段落 C中有原句为： As the incumbent telecommunications provider in Ho
45、ng Kong，意思是作为香港现任电信提供商。因此，可得此厂商为 C。 5 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题意为：该公司有超过 1， 000名员工。比照原文，在段落 D中有原句为： For the1000+people who call ATMI home，字面意思 “有超过 1000人把ATMI称为家 ”，也就是说超过 1000名 ATMI员工。这里 1000+的表示方法比较新颖，也是考生容易出错的地方，需细心比对和理解。故选 D。 6 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题意为：该公司是一家代理公司。比照原文，在段落 A中有原句为： an Australian consulting an
46、d agent company，意思是 “一家咨询和代理公司 ”。原文已经很清楚的点出公司性质。故选 A。 7 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题意为：该公司为申请者留下了电子邮件地址。通看四篇文章，只有 B公司中出现电子邮件地址。故选 B。 二、 PART TWO 8 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 根据上下文，作者举例介绍了商业风险的种类 They include solvency， default ，接着话题一转，介绍了商业风险中最主要的风险 The major risk 因此，应有关联词 (然而尽管如此 )作为承接加以强调，并且系动词应该为单数。故选 E。 9 【正确答案】 F 【试
47、题解析】 根据上下文，作者在举例的时候连续用到了三个短语，第一个短语中用到的是 controversy，第二个是 dispute，我们在第三个 短 语中找同义词即为 F选项中的 disagreement。故选 F。 10 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 前面句子中出现了 as引导的从句，根据前后文我们推断为因果关系。故选 C。 11 【正确答案】 G 【试题解析】 此处考查的是 force sb to to sth句型，即强迫某人做某事。故选G。 12 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 这道题因为是句首，所以第一个单词的第一个字母需要大写，用排除法我们直接选择 A或 D，但本部分讲的是汇率波动风
48、险。故选 A。 三、 PART THREE 13 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此题是对文章细节的理解。短文第一段指出面试实际上是一次谈判，双方都在向对方推销。这表明在面试时，双方既是在买，也是在卖。题干意思说在工作面试中，申请人一般 会忽视的事实是什么。根据文义理解也就是忽视自已在推销自己 “卖 ”自己的同时，也是在 “买 ”公司。故选 B。 14 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此题是对文章细节的考查。题干是问为了更好的准备面试，作者建议做什么。根据文章第二段的意思，应该是多做准备，研究面试公司的信息。故选 B。 15 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 此题是对文章细节的考查。原文第三段提
49、到面试之前要穿着合宜，尽量穿着使自己感觉自信的衣服。故选 C。 16 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 此题是对文章细节的推理。选项 A意思是好看并不会为面试加分，在文中没有此意。选项 B意思是紧张会让人延迟，在文中没有此意。选项 C意思是面试官会错误地认为说话具有进攻性就是自信的表现，这恰好是文章所否定的。故选 D。 17 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此题是对文章细节的考查。选项 A和 D在文中都没有提及，可排除，选项 C的意思正好和文意 相反，也可排除。选项 B强调一些技巧性问题可以折射出你的生活，正是短文第五段中提到的信息，原句为： be on the lookoutfor tricky questions albout your personal life。故选 B。 18 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此题是考查对文章细节的把握，题干要求选择文中没有提到的一项。选项 B意思是全世界都要求在面试时穿正装，这显然是文中没有透露的信息。故选 B。 四、 PART FOUR 19 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 根据上下文的意思， “好的工作描述是对一份工作重要方面的分析 ”所以此处选 B。 management管理； resume简历； contract合同。故选 B。 20 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 根
