1、BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 21及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 Look at questions 1-5 In each question, which sentence is correct? For each question, mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer sheet. Payment on the above order is now overdue. （ A） The order is not paid. （ B） The order is not placed. （ C） The order is dela
2、yed. 2 When collecting parcels from this post office, you will need to produce documentation which proves your identity. （ A） You cannot post parcels from here without documentation. （ B） Yoa should collect post and documents at the same time. （ C） You must bring something in writing showing who you
3、 are. 3 MEMO To: Peter From: Tom The public leaflets for the new model will not be back from the printers until Friday 11 September. （ A） We might have the leaflets before 11 September. （ B） We wont have the leaflets before 11 September. （ C） We are sure to have the leaflets before 11 September. 4 S
4、PORTSMAN TMASTERPakistan-based manufacturer of sports items wishing to do business in Europe is looking for importers.TEL: 85 655 7320Sportsman wants to_ . （ A） sell its products abroad. （ B） import products into Pakistan. （ C） manufacture in Europe. 5 Emily,Re our new catalogue, just received, Vant
5、ers want to see Primavers cloth. Please send samples urgently. (Theyve got prices.)Vanters need _ . （ A） samples of material. （ B） the latest catalogue, （ C） a current price list. 二、 PART TWO 5 Look at the list below. It shows the contents page from a directory of business. For questions 6 10 decide
6、 which service (A- H) each business should need. For each question, mark one letter ( A - H) for the correct answer on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. Business services A. Translation service B. Maps and plans - paper and other media C. Multimedia - electronic publishing D.
7、Music publishing - CDs, audio and video cassettes E. Plastic cards - credit cards, ID cards, etc. F. Business publishing - corporate brochure, documents, etc. G. Design of promotional stickers, labels and signs. H. Technical publishing - product manual, etc. 6 Newland, a manufacturer of audio equipm
8、ent, is launching a new range of CD players and needs accompanying instruction booklets. 7 Sunflower, a manufacturer of computer hardware, wants a restyled logo for its new range of laser printers. 8 RJA marketing consultants has prepared a report for a south-American music publisher and requires a
9、version in Spanish. 9 Orient Ltd, a plastic products manufacturer, is planning to produce a high-quality annual report for its shareholders. 10 Bright, a company which makes maps and notices for public places like shopping centers, wants to redesign its website. 三、 PART THREE 10 Look at the table an
10、d charts below. They shows the market share, annual turnover and share prices for eight electronics manufacturing companies between 2006 and 2007. Which company does each sentence (11-15) describe? For each sentence, mark one letter ( A - H) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once
11、.MARKET SHARE (%)TURNOVER ( MILLION)MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM SHARE PRICES ( ) 2006-2007 11 This companys share price ended the period lower than it started, its market share declined sharply, and its turnover also dropped. 12 Although this companys market share declined over the period, its turnover almo
12、st doubled and the share price closed higher than it opened. 13 Despite increasing its turnover, this company was unable to keep its strong market share, which, like its share price, ended below its 2006 level. 14 Shares in this company ended the period close to matching their best performance, whil
13、e market share and turnover rose from already strong positions. 15 While this companys market share and turnover increased slightly from low levels, its share price closed well below its maximum value of the period. 四、 PART FOUR 15 Read the minutes of the meeting below. Are the sentences(16-22) Righ
14、t or Wrong? If there is not enough information to answer Right or Wrong, choose Doesnt say. For each sentence, mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM NO. 8 ON MONDAY 19TH MAY 2000 Present: Mr Wang Kai, Generat Manager, in the chair Mr Li Fei,
15、 Production Manager Mr Huang Shu, Purchase Manager Ms Chang Li, Sales Manager Miss Sun Yu, Secretary (Minutes keeper) The meeting was opened at 8:30 am by Mr Wang Kai. Apologies for absence Mr Hu Su, Personnel Manager Miss Lu Ping, Sales Assistant Minutes of the last meeting The minutes of the last
16、meeting were read, confirmed and signed. Changing of promotion materials Ms Chang Li suggested changing the companys promotion materials as many new products have been launched since 1998. It was agreed that Ms Cheng would update the promotion materials and that she would submit the drafts at the ne
17、xt meeting on 18th June. The companys holidays Mr Wang announced the dates of the companys holidays: 5th to 16th July, inclusive: 24th December to 5th January inclusive. Security Mr Wang raised the problem of office security, who suggested that all important papers should be kept in the safe. It was
18、 agreed that only those present at the meeting would have the key to the safe. There being no further business, Mr Wang closed the meeting at 9:30 am. 16 The promotion literature should be upgraded because many new products have come cut. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 17 Mr Li chaired the me
19、eting. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 18 The only way to solve the problem of office security was to allow only those present at the meeting to have the key to the safe. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 19 Five people attended the meeting. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 20 Miss Lu
20、 was absent because she was ill. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 21 Those present at the meeting put forward suggestions to solve the problem of office security. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 22 Some important documents had been missing. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 五、 PART FI
21、VE 22 Read the following passage about a staff development plan. For each question (23 -28), choose the correct answer. Mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer sheet. TRADING PLACES Susan Robinson looks at job swapping, a staff development plan in which employees exchange jobs for a short period.
22、 According to a recent survey 69% of people would prefer to work for a boss who offers training and learning in the workplace. One increasingly popular project is job swapping, which gives an insight into the daily challenges facing different people in different roles. Jane Brown is a divisional man
23、ager with Parker Bridge Ltd, and she recently swapped jobs with salary controller there. Both were then able to appreciate the problems and pressures of each others roles far more clearly. Brown says, “I now have better understanding of what the salary controllers work involves, and I am more aware
24、of my colleagues deadlines. This type of cross training is important, and having to learn about another persons role is a useful experience for bosses and employees alike. Job swapping also helps you to understand the way other departments work and give you access to other teams within your firm. So
25、 it is of value both to the individual and the company as a whole.“ George Knight, who works in central London, took his job exchange a lot further - all the way to Sydney, Australia in fact. “I loved it,“ said Knight. “Primarily for geographic reasons, but also because of the challenge of being the
26、 final decision-maker rather than reporting to a manager. It was my first management experience and I had to improve my skills on some IT specializations. I learnt a lot there, and it was useful too - Ive had two promotions since I returned to London.“ Job swapping is an excellent first step towards
27、 improving and bringing variety to training and education in the workplace. Doing something else, even for one day, can highlight your abilities and talents. It can also focus the mind on future career possibilities. And even if you hate your time spent at someone elses desk, the worst that can happ
28、en is that youll end up feeling that little bit better about returning to your usual job. 23 According to Jane Brown, what did she gain from job swapping? （ A） Experience of a more stressful working environment. （ B） The skills required to gain promotion. （ C） An idea of the strict time limits other
29、 people face. 24 What other advantages of job swapping does Jane Brown mention? （ A） Companies benefit from having an adaptable workforce. （ B） Staff learn about the overall organization of their company. （ C） Managers find out which employees are suitable for which job. 25 What does George Knight s
30、ay about working in Australia? （ A） He was surprised at how challenging the job was. （ B） He enjoyed the responsibility which the position involved. （ C） He adapted immediately to the foreign working environment. 26 How did George Knight benefit from his time at the Sydney office? （ A） It taught him
31、 valuable communication skills. （ B） It gave him more confidence in his own abilities. （ C） It helped him to progress on his career path. 27 Job swapping raises employees awareness of （ A） the need to improve certain skills. （ B） the value of effective on-the-job training. （ C） the importance of a f
32、lexible approach to work. 28 In some cases, job swapping can make employees （ A） unsure about applying for promotion. （ B） dissatisfied with their present situation. （ C） aware they might be unsuitable for a colleagues job. 六、 PART SIX 28 Read the annual report about a company. Choose the best word
33、to fill in each gap, from A, B or C. For each question (29-40), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. Compact International This year has been an excellent year for Compact International. Our total sales have reached 42 million and sales in the UK show (29) impressive 8% growth. In 2004
34、we (30) forced to invest heavily in new technology. But the initial problems this caused have been balanced (31) the excellent progress we have made. We are producing 23% more than three years (32) Our success is partly due to our sales staff, (33) have managed to find many new customers. (34) hard
35、work is a model for us all. The joint venture project in Indonesia began with many problems, (35) we have now overcome most of them and we will start selling better in 2007. The project will be similar (36) the one in Malaysia. The company (37) begun a new training program for our employees. These h
36、ave been so popular (38) we will extend the program for one more year. If we can (39) the number of employees who attend the program, there will surely be an increase (40) our sales volume. （ A） a （ B） an （ C） the （ A） were （ B） have （ C） are （ A） to （ B） by （ C） from （ A） past （ B） since （ C） ago （
37、 A） who （ B） whom （ C） which （ A） They （ B） Their （ C） Theirs （ A） and （ B） so （ C） but （ A） as （ B） to （ C） in （ A） has （ B） was （ C） did （ A） though （ B） than （ C） that （ A） increase （ B） improve （ C） reduce （ A） on （ B） of （ C） in 七、 PART SEVEN 40 Read the memo below. Complete the Expenses Claim
38、Form. Write a word, phrase or number in spaces 41-45 on your Answer Sheet. MemorandumFrom Arthur Bowyer, Head of MarketingTo SecretaryDate 30.11.97Re Expenses claim fromCould you fill out the rest of this Expenses Claim Form for me for my trip to Liverpool last week to attend the VIS conference? I e
39、nclose a couple of receipts.BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 21答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 A 2 【正确答案】 C 3 【正确答案】 B 4 【正确答案】 A 5 【正确答案】 A 二、 PART TWO 6 【正确答案】 H 7 【正确答案】 G 8 【正确答案】 A 9 【正确答案】 F 10 【正确答案】 C 三、 PART THREE 11 【正确答案】 F 12 【正确答案】 H 13 【正确答案】 D 14 【正确答案】 C 15 【正确答案】 A 四、 PART FOUR 16 【正确答案】 A 17 【正确答案】 B
40、18 【正确答案】 B 19 【正确答案】 A 20 【正确答 案】 C 21 【正确答案】 B 22 【正确答案】 C 五、 PART FIVE 23 【正确答案】 C 24 【正确答案】 B 25 【正确答案】 B 26 【正确答案】 C 27 【正确答案】 A 28 【正确答案】 C 六、 PART SIX 29 【正确答案】 B 30 【正确答案】 A 31 【正确答案】 B 32 【正确答案】 C 33 【正确答案】 A 34 【正确答案】 B 35 【正确答案】 C 36 【正确答案】 B 37 【正确答案】 A 38 【正确答案】 C 39 【正确答案】 A 40 【正确答案】 C 七、 PART SEVEN 41 【正确答案】 Marketing (Department) 42 【正确答案】 attending (VIS) conference 43 【正确答案】 Liverpool 44 【正确答案】 85.00/eighty-five pounds 45 【正确答案】 115.00/ one hundred and fifteen pounds
