1、BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 1及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 Look at the questions 15. In each question, which sentence is correct? For each question, mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. 1 Final date for application: 25 September. （ A） You have to apply by 25, September. （ B） You cant apply before 25, Sept
2、ember. （ C） You can apply any time after 25, September. 2 Launch schedule: 24/5 - Press conference. 31/5 - TV advertising starts. Distribute posters. 7/6 - Deliver leaflets. Radio advertising starts. 14/6 - Free competition starts on the radio. How many written forms of publicity are there? （ A） two
3、 （ B） three （ C） four 3 Due to circumstances beyond our control, the conference will be postponed. （ A） The conference will take place as planned. （ B） The conference will not take place. （ C） The conference will take place at a later date, 4 Please stand clear of the doors （ A） The doors are not in
4、 use. （ B） Dont wait in front of the doors. （ C） Please use other doors. 5 Golden sun shop Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Sorry Closed for lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m. The shoe shop is open _ （ A） for 10 hours a day. （ B） during the business hours without a break. （ C） after the lunch hour. 二、 PART TW
5、O 6 Look at the list of industries below. For questions 6-10, decide which industry (AH) is the most suitable for each person. For each question, mark the correct letter (AH) on the Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. 6 We have a chain of supermarkets all over Britain. 7 The company
6、specializes in video-conferencing facilities. 8 We invest our clients money on the stock market. 9 Our company is involved in major engineering projects. 10 I manage the local sports center. 三、 PART THREE 11 Look at the charts below. They show company sales. Which chart does each sentence (11-15) de
7、scribe? For each sentence, mark one letter ( A-H ) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. 11 After a sharp increase in the sale in April, there was a small fall in May. 12 The sale fell during April but rose again in May to reach the same level as in March. 13 A steady increase
8、in sales during April and May followed the sharp fall in March. 14 The sale fell steadily from March to May. 15 The sale hardly changed throughout the period. 四、 PART FOUR 16 Read the following passage. Are sentences 16-22 “Right” or “Wrong“? If there isnt enough information to answer “Right“ or “Wr
9、ong“, choose “Doesnt say“. For each sentence 16-22, mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. Universal Product Code What are the zebra stripes (See the figure) on the Instant Mashed Patato Flakes package? They are special black and white vertical lines. These black and white stripes can be
10、read by an optical scanner, or computer. The “scanner“, which reads the lines of code, is a small laser beam of light. When the light rays is broken by the black stripes, the computer “reads“ the information about the product. This code is called the Universal Product Code (UPC). It is designed to a
11、dd speed and efficiency to stores by using computers. It can do this in several ways. First, it is not necessary for workers to put individual prices on items. By using UPC, the computer can print out the accurate price of the item. Errors in prices are eliminated, or done away with. Also, the time
12、spent checking out is reduced UPC gives an itemized receipt to the customer with all the items, prices, and totals. The store clerk does not need to spend time checking the price on the item and punching it into the cash register. This UPC computerized system will probably save as much as 45 percent
13、 of the checkout clerks time. What do the stripes mean? How does the computer interpret the stripes? The number printed below the vertical bars identifies the manufacturer and the manufacturers item. As many as 10 trillion individual machine-readable numbers can be used with this system. In the exam
14、ple, the 0 on the left side means that it is a grocery item. The numbers 36800 indicate the manufacturer, in this case it is the Food Club Company. The last five digits, 51512, mean it is a pack of mashed patato flakes. The light rays from the light beam read these lines, and the message is sent dir
15、ectly to the computer. The computer then finds the information about this product (price, inventory data) and sends it instantly back to the terminal at the checkout counter. At the same time, it keeps an inventory for the store manager. Many products have labels with these stripes. 16 The figures p
16、rinted below the stripes are codes of the producer and the product. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 17 In the UPC of this mashed potato flakes, the “0 on the left side stands for the location of this manufacturer. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 18 The last five digits of number 51512 id
17、entifies the manufacturer. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 19 By using UPC, the computer can record and give stock level information of the store. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 20 UPC is the most important invent in last centruy. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 21 The scanner rea
18、ds the product information through a camera, （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 22 The purpose of using UPC is to improve efficiency in stores. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 五、 PART FIVE 23 Read the article below about a book. For each question 23-28, choose the correct answer. Mark one l
19、etter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. The Bosses Speak John Stuart is an executive recruitment specialist who has turned to writing. The result is this book, based on interviews with twenty Chief Executives. Each top manager-none of them famous names, surprisingly-is given a short chapter, and the
20、re is some introductory material and a conclusion. This means you can jump from one person to another, in any order, which is good for people who are too busy to read a book form cover to cover. For a management book it isnt expensive, although whether its good value for money is doubtful. Some of t
21、he twenty interviewees started their own businesses, while others joined a company and fairly new in their position, and others have had years of experience, though, strangely, Stuart doesnt seem interested in these differences. The interviewees work in everything, from retailing to airlines to soft
22、ware, and it is this variety that forms the main theme of Stuarts book. I have to say that Stuarts approach annoys me. He rarely stays at a distance from his interviewees, who are mostly presented in their own, positive words. If this were always the case, at least you would know where you were. But
23、 he seems to dislike certain interviewees. As a result, I dont know whether to accept any of his opinions. It also means that the book gives no clear lessons. At the very least, I expected to learn what makes a successful Chief Executive. But these people seem to share two types of qualities. Some o
24、f them are very common, suggesting that anyone can be equally successful, which is definitely not the case. And the other qualities are ones which most successful bosses Ive seen definitely do not have. So in the end Im no wiser about what really goes on. Perhaps Im being unfair. As long as you dont
25、 think about whether youd like them as friends, and pay no attention to most of the advice they give, the most readable parts are where the bosses describle their route to their present position. Stuart seems to think that his book would be useful for people aiming for the top, and that it might eve
26、n make a few want to start their own company; but, in fact, what they could learn here is very limited Seen as light business reading for a doctor or teacher, though, this book would provide some good entertainment. 23 The reviewer suggests that one advantage of the book is that _ . （ A） it is bette
27、r value than other management books. （ B） it does not need to be read right through. （ C） it is about well-known people. 24 The book concentrates on the fact that the twenty executives who are interviewed _. （ A） work in a number of different industries. （ B） started their companies. （ C） have worke
28、d for different lengths of time. 25 The reviewer cannot accept Stuarts opinions because Stuart _. （ A） makes unreasonable complaints about the interviewees. （ B） writes too positively about the interviewees. （ C） has different attitudes towards different interviewees. 26 Reading the book made the re
29、viewer think that _. （ A） there are certain qualities which all Chief Executives need. （ B） it is difficult to discover how people really run a company. （ C） running a company is easier than many people think. 27 Which parts of the book did the reviewer most enjoy reading? （ A） how the interviewees
30、became Chief Executives （ B） what sort of people the interviewees are （ C） the advice given by the interviewees 28 The reviewer recommends the book for people who _. （ A） intend to set up in business. （ B） want to become senior managers. （ C） are outside the field of business. 六、 PART SIX 29 Read th
31、e information about London Transport Agents. Choose the correct word to fill each gap. For each question 29-40, mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. This Working Life By Maureen Dowd In the world of business, it is not always easy for women to do the (29)_ things as men. Consider the wo
32、rking dinner, In order to do your job (30)_ ,its important to sometimes see clients and business contacts away (31)_ the office. In a more relaxed atmosphere, you can get to know your business partner (32)_ . In the end, after all, people do business with people they like. Women start out (33)_ a di
33、sadvantage because, unless youre Nancy Lopez or Navratilova, its (34)_ to invite men out for a game of golf or tennis. Men usually prefer (35)_ play sports with other men. You might think that restaurants are the perfect playing field. But they can be dangerous ground. (36)_ people from the office s
34、ee two men they know having dinner together, they think its business. If colleagues see a woman dining with a man, they often (37)_ if its another kind of business. Im still looking (38)_ the perfect solution. Breakfasts are out because I find it impossible to be pleas ant at 7 a.m. over a bowl of m
35、uesli. I love lunching, but thats usually a bad time for busy people, (39)_ if they are on the road. So that brings us back to dinner. One answer is to take another colleague or client to dinner (40)_ no one can think it is a tete-a-tete. Of course, this isnt always convenient. So when I cant do thi
36、s, I take guys out to dinner one-on-one-to places where Im most likely to see colleagues. The more your colleagues see you doing working dinners with different men, the more they know it is part of your business style. 29 (29)_ （ A） alike （ B） different （ C） same 30 (30)_ （ A） good （ B） well （ C） ni
37、ce 31 (31)_ （ A） from （ B） to （ C） between 32 (32)_ （ A） worse （ B） harder （ C） better 33 (33)_ （ A） in （ B） at （ C） with 34 (34)_ （ A） tough （ B） easy （ C） toughly 35 (35)_ （ A） / （ B） to （ C） into 36 (36)_ （ A） Whether （ B） Even if （ C） If 37 (37)_ （ A） wonder （ B） hesitate （ C） tend 38 (38)_ （ A）
38、 to （ B） at （ C） for 39 (39)_ （ A） special （ B） especially （ C） especial 40 (40)_ （ A） so that （ B） so （ C） in order to 七、 PART SEVEN 41 Read the memo and advertisement below. Complete the order form. Write a word, or phrase (in CPITAL LETTERS) or a number on lines 41-45 on your Answer sheet.Worthin
39、gton LTD35, Tsinghua, RoadBeijing, 100083Tel: 36842001Fax: 36842002 MEMOTO: Mr. UFROM: Mr. WangDATE: Apr. 15SUBJECT: Office FurnitureMESSAGE: We need some new chairs for visitors in the reception area. Can you arrange it? We need 10 comfortable chairs in either blue or green. The maximum amount you
40、can spend is $600. ORDER FORM CUSTOMER DETAILS Name: Mary Howard Company: Worthington LTD Tel: (41)_ Fax (42)_ ORDER DETAILS Item: (43)_ Quantity/Amount: (44)_ Colour: (45)_ 41 (41)_ 42 (42)_ 43 (43)_ 44 (44)_ 45 (45)_ BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 1答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 题干意为 “九月二十五日是申请的截止日期。 ”故 A
41、较 合适。 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 题干意为： “以书面形式作宣传的有几种 ?”，题中有海报和小册子两种。 3 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 由题干知会议将推迟， postpone， “推迟 ”，故选 C。 4 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 clear of sb./sth “不靠近，不沾边 ”(not before) 5 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 商店每天营业 12小时，故 A错，午饭有一个小时的休息时间，故B 错， C最合适。 二、 PART TWO 6 【正确 答案】 A 【试题解析】 supermarkets 对应的是 “Retail“，零售业。 7 【正确答案】
42、 F 【试题解析】 Vido-conferencing facilities“电视会议设施 ”，由制造业生产，manufacture， “制造业 ” 8 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 stock market“股票市场 ”与之对应的是 “Financial services“，金融服务行业。 9 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 engineering projects“工程项目 ”与之对应的是建筑业， B 符合。 10 【正确答案】 H 【试题解析】 Leisure“休闲娱乐 ”，包括文艺和体育。 三、 PART THREE 11 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 “四月份销量大幅度增长，但在
43、五月份又有略微下降。 ” 12 【正确答案】 H 【试题解析】 “四月份销量有所下降，但在五月份重新上涨至与三月份同等水平。 ” 13 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 “三月份销量大幅下降后四、五月份销量稳定上升。 ” 14 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 “从三月份到五月份销量持续稳定下降。 ” 15 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 “三月份到五月份销量基本没有变化。 ” 四、 PART FOUR 16 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 文中第三段提到条形码下面的数字，前五位代表生产商，后五位代表产品的种类。 17 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 在第三段提到 “O”代表食品杂货类，而不是生产
44、商所在地。 18 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 第三段 “The last five digital， 51512.flakes“说明的 是商品种类。 19 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 最后一段倒数第二句 “At the same time manager “ 20 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 文中只提到它是一项重要发明，但并没提到是 “最重要的 ”。 21 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 第一段 “The scanner,is a small laser beam of light.“ 22 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 在第二段谈到了这种条形码带来的快捷和便利。 五、 PART
45、 FIVE 23 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 文中大部分在讲这本书的缺陷和不足，故 A错。这本书收录的顶级主管 none of them famous names，故 C错。 24 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 第二段末句： “The interviewees work in Stuarts book“。 25 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 第三段谈到这本书中的观点不一致，从而使人造成理解困难。 26 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 第四段首句： “It also means that the book gives no clear lessons“。 27 【正确答案】 A 【试题解
46、析】 倒装第二段末句： “the most read a be part their present position “ 28 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 最后一段末句： “Seen as light business.good entertainment“。 六、 PART SIX 29 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 the same.as.“与 一致，与 相同 ”，固定搭配。 30 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 do sth. well，固定搭配。 31 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 away from， “离开，远离 ”， “away from the office“， “在
47、办公室以外的地方 ”。 32 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 根据上下语境，在放松的环境中，可以沟通过地更好，应为better 33 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 at a disadvantage， “处于不利地位 ”，固定搭配。 34 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 根据后面句子的提示可知男人喜欢与男性同伴一做运动，女性邀请男性打高尔夫或网球就比较困难一些。 tough， “困难的棘手的 ”。 35 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 prefer to do sth “喜欢做 ” 。 36 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 与下文对应，此处为假设关系。 37 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】
48、wonder， “想知道 ”； hesitate， “犹豫，迟疑 ”； tend， “有助于；照料 ”。 38 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 look at， “看 ”； look for， “寻找 ”。 39 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此处应用副词形式， especially“尤其是，特别 ”。 40 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 so that， “以至于 ”，后接从句； in order to， “为了 ” ，后接不定式。 七、 PART SEVEN 41 【正确答案】 36842001 42 【正确答案】 36842002 43 【正确答案】 C470202 44 【正确答案】 10 45 【正 确答案】 blue, green
