1、BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 37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. MEMO To: Tom From: Mike The publicity leaflets for the new car will not be back from the printers until Friday 13 April.
2、（ A） We might have the leaflets before 13 April. （ B） We wont have the leaflets before 13 April. （ C） We are sure to have the leaflets before 13 April. 2 Business Club Annual Dinner Tickets on sale from the next week advanced purchase essential. （ A） Queue here to buy tickets for this event. （ B） Yo
3、u must have tickets for this event. （ C） Tickets are now on sale for this event. 3 I am sorry but the files will not be available until 25 January.The files can be delivered_ . （ A） immediately. （ B） before 25 January. （ C） after 25 January. 4 Please inform the supervisor if this photocopier runs ou
4、t of ink. The supervisor _ . （ A） needs to know if there is no ink in the photocopier. （ B） should repair the photocopier if it prints badly. （ C） will tell you how to repair the photocopier without ink. 5 Boarding times: 30 minutes before departure time for domestic and I hour for international fli
5、ghts. （ A） You must get to the airport earlier if you are about to go abroad. （ B） It takes thirty minutes to check in for domestic flights. （ C） More time is requested for international flights before taking off. 二、 PART TWO 5 Look at the office plan below. For questions 6-10, decide who does these
6、 jobs. For each question, mark one letter (A-H) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once.6 Who welcomes visitors and makes sure they go to the right office? 7 Who visits customers to show them samples? 8 Who purchases supplies for the company? 9 Who makes sure the companys products
7、 are well made? 10 Who looks at the companys costs and its profits? 三、 PART THREE 10 Questions 11-15 Look at the organization chart below. It shows the responsibility of each manager. Whose responsibility does each sentence (11-15) describe? For each sentence, mark one letter (A-H) on your Answer Sh
8、eet. Do not use any letter more than once.11 He is responsible for financial matters. 12 He is responsible for developing new products. 13 He is responsible for recruiting new employees. 14 He is responsible for the Board. 15 He is responsible for launching new products. 四、 PART FOUR 15 Questions 16
9、-22 Read the minutes of the meeting below. Are the sentences 16-22 “Right“ or “Wrong“? If there is not enough information to answer “Right“ or “Wrong“, choose “Doesnt say“ . For each sentence (16-22), mark one letter (A, B or C). MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM NO. 8 ON MONDAY 19TH MA
10、Y 2008 Present: Mr Wang Kai, General Manager, in the chair Mr Li Fei, Production Manager Mr Huang Shu, Purchase Manager Ms Oheng Li, Sales Manager Miss Song Yu, Secretary (Minutes Keeper) The meeting was opened at 8.30 a.m. by Mr Wang Kai. Apologies for absence Mr Hu Su, Personnel Manager Miss Lu Pi
11、ng, Sales Assistant Minutes of the last meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read, confirmed and signed. Changing of promotion materials Ms Chena Li suggested changing the companys promotion materials as many new products have been launched since 2005. It was agreed that Ms Cheng would upda
12、te the promotion materials and that she would submit the drafts at the next 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, w
13、ho suggested that all important papers should be kept in the safe. It was 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 9:30am. 16 The promotion literature shoul d be upgraded because many new products hav
14、e come out （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 17 Mr Li chaired the meeting （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 18 The only way to solve the problem of office security was to put all important papers in the safe and allow only those present at the meeting to have the key to the safe （ A） Right （
15、 B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 19 Five people attended the meeting （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 20 Miss Lu was absent because she was ill （ A） Right （ B） wrong （ C） Doesnt say 21 Mr Wang put forward suggestions to solve the problem of office security （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 22 Some
16、 important documents had been missing （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 五、 PART FIVE 22 Questions 23-28 Read the text below about a retail group. For each question (23-28), choose the correct answer. Mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. NOT JUST A SHOP! In his yearly report, the cha
17、irman of a chain of retail outlets writes about the financial aspects of the business and describes the work which the company has done to benefit people in the areas where their shops are located. It continues to be an important part of our company policy to be responsible for the health and welfar
18、e of people in the areas which we serve. In the past year, we have concentrated especially on education and training, and have invested over $ 5,000,000 in this and other areas ranging from the care of the old to the arts. Let us look at these first. We have, as always, financed health research and
19、care projects helping not only the old but children and the disabled too. We were especially pleased this year to provide alarms for disabled people who live alone and to run programmes which help children understand better the problems facing disabled people. The Groundwork Foundation encourages yo
20、ung people in poor areas to improve their environment, while the Schools Prom concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London includes 20,000 children nationwide. Both of these were given financial help. As mentioned above, in the last year we have been active in supporting a range of education projects.
21、 Two of our managers are now out of the company on one-year projects, training young people for work in the retail industry and improving the quality of the teaching they receive. In addition, we have started a programme of three-month schemes which our managerial staff are able to benefit from with
22、out having to take a long break from their jobs. Schools and universities have also benefited. A London Business School received $ 50,000 to develop a training programme for UK school staff, giving them the skills necessary to manage their own schools. A major University has received a promise of $1
23、00,000 over 5 years to fund a new teaching post in international retailing. This will allow 22 more students to study this subject each year. It is not only the companythat supports good work for other people. Members of staff themselves are encouraged to join the company Give as You Earn system, to
24、 give money to others, especially those organizations working for the benefit of the local area. In such cases the company often gives its support by making an additional contribution. We look forward to committing even more money to these and other projects in the coming year. 23 In the past year,
25、5,000,000 was spent on （ A） looking after old people. （ B） all the company projects. （ C） education and training. 24 This years special help for the disabled has concentrated on （ A） improving their security. （ B） providing them with training programmes. （ C） research into their illnesses. 25 The Sc
26、hools Prom concert is for children from （ A） poor parts of the country. （ B） London only. （ C） all over the country. 26 An advantage with one of the education projects is that the managers （ A） are usually good teachers. （ B） rarely leave the company. （ C） can continue their careers. 27 The company
27、gave some financial assistance to （ A） allow more people to study at a high level. （ B） promote retailing jobs in schools. （ C） train student in school management. 28 The company （ A） only pays into projects that the staff choose. （ B） is keen for staff to help the local community. （ C） expects staf
28、f to support only local projects. 六、 PART SIX 28 Questions 29-40 Read the introduction below about a company training programme. Choose the correct word to fill each gap from A, B or C. For each question (29-40), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. We support a staff development progra
29、mme for all our employees. Courses are divided (29) two categories: technical training and personal development. In the first year of training, staff follow a structured personal development programme (30) is designed to teach the skills needed (31) succeed in the commercial world communication and
30、business awareness, for example. (32) the same time, technical training courses teach the skills needed for a particular job, (33) as product design techniques. In addition to training, there is (34) regular individual supervision. (35) recruits have a training manager, who guides their individual s
31、taff development. Practical experience is gained in the company while (36) on a variety of team projects. These projects (37) last for a few months or for several years. The company provides a friendly atmosphere where we have managed to maintain (38) the pressures of rapid growth. This continuing g
32、rowth contributes (39) a stimulating, exciting workplace, and creates excellent prospects for the individual at all levels (40) the organization. （ A） into （ B） from （ C） by （ A） who （ B） which （ C） where （ A） for （ B） to （ C） of （ A） At （ B） In （ C） During （ A） so （ B） like （ C） such （ A） also （ B）
33、 too （ C） and （ A） Every （ B） All （ C） whole （ A） work （ B） worked （ C） working （ A） may （ B） ought （ C） need （ A） however （ B） despite （ C） although （ A） through （ B） across （ C） to （ A） between （ B） under （ C） within 七、 PART SEVEN 40 Read the memo and advertisement below. Complete the form. Write
34、a word or phrase (in CAPITAL LETTERS) or a number on lines 41-45. Northern Software 24 Queens Road, Chapeltown TO:Jean Palmer, Purchasing From:Tom Milton, Accounts Date:1 March 2007 Subject:Envelopes Weve run out of the envelopes we use for mailing invoices-the white ones with windows. I need some m
35、ore tomorrow. I dont want to delay sending the customer bills this month, so please order the envelopes today, and have them delivered as soon as possible. Ive got about 200 invoices to post. HAYES OFFICE SUPPLIES Reductions on Some Product Lines Brown or white envelopes (supplied in quantities of 1
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37、s: (42)_Ghapeltown Product code: (43)_ Colour: (44)_ Quantity: 500 Delivery service required: (45)_ BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 37答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此题关键是理解 notuntil 这个短语的意思。 notuntil 意思是 “直到 才，或者是 之后 ”。本题意是：新车的宣传小册子在 4月 13日 (星期五 )之后才能印出来 。选项 B的意思为：我们在 4月 13日之前拿不到小册子。故选B。 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此题
38、关键词是 essential， “必不可少的，不可或缺的 ”。本题意为：下周开始售票 提前购票是必不可少的。选项 B的意思为：你必须买票。故选B。 3 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 此题与第一题一样，要清楚 notuntil 这个短语的意思，这个短语和 notbefore 同义，都是到 “ 之后 ”的意思。题干意思是：很抱歉，文件到 1月 25日之后才能使用。选项 C的意思为：文件在 1月 25日之后送到。故 选 C。 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题意是：如果复印机没墨了，请告诉主管。 A选项：如果复印机没墨了，主管需要知道。 B、 C选项的内容题干均都没有体现。只有 A选项最符合
39、题意。 5 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题意是：登机时间：国内航班起飞前三十分钟；国际航班起飞前一个小时。 A选项：如果乘坐国际航班，必须提前到机场。 B选项：国内航班登机办理手续要花三十分钟。 C选项：乘坐国际航班需要提前更多时间。题干并没有体现 B所说的内容。 A选项说的提前时间并不具体，相比之下， C选项正确表达了题 干的意思，体现了乘坐国际航班和国内航班提前时间的对比。故选 C。 二、 PART TWO 6 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题意是：谁应该去迎接参观者并保证领他们进入正确的办公室。选项 D：前台接待员，让接待员去欢迎他们最合适不过了。故选 D。 7 【正确答案】
40、E 【试题解析】 本题意是：谁应该访问顾客并向他们展示样品 ?选项 E：销售代表，与题意所需的人相符。故选 E。 8 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题意是：谁为公司买办公用品 ?选项 B：采购员，与题意相符。故选 B。 9 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题意是：谁确保公司产品的质量 ?选项 C：质量监督员，与题意正符。故选 C。 10 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题意是：谁看公司的成本和利润 ?选项 A：会计，与题意相符。故选 A。 三、 PART THREE 11 【正确答案】 G 【试题解析】 在公司里，财务是由会计师管理的，因此此题应选 G，会计经理。故选 G。 12 【正
41、确答案】 C 【试题解析】 在公司中，开发新产品是研发部门的职责。故选 C。 13 【正确答案】 F 【试题 解析】 招聘新职员是人事部门的职责。故选 F。 14 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 在公司里，总经理是直接对董事会负责的。故选 B。 15 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 发布新产品是市场开发部门的职责。故选 E。 四、 PART FOUR 16 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 原文信息： Ms Cheng Li suggested changing the companys promotion materials as many new products have been lau
42、nched since 1998，这里 as表示原因。故选 A。 17 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 会议记录第一条明确标明： Wang Kai， in the chair，即王凯主持会议，故题干说法错误。故选 B。 18 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 文中提到的在安全方面的应对措施主要是把文件都放入保险箱，并且钥匙由会议出席人保管。故选 A。 19 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 文章开头列出了所有会议出席人，总共五个。故选 A。 20 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 记录 只是列出了缺席人的名字，并未表明原因。故选 C。 21 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 见文中信息， “Mr Wa
43、ng raised the the problem of office security，who suggested that all important papers should be kept in safe ”由此可见，是王凯提出了对于改善办公室安全的建议。故选 A。 22 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 纵观整篇会议记录，并未提到是否有重要文件丢失。故选 C。 五、 PART FIVE 23 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 从文中第二段第二句可以得知，去年我们主要把注意力放在了教育和培训上， 500万美元的投资大部分集中在这两个领域。故选 C。 24 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】
44、见文中三段： We were especially pleased this year to provide alarms for disabled people help children understand better the problems facing disabled people. B项为强干扰项，但仔细看原文会发现培训项目其实是提供给儿童的， C项在文中没有提到。故选 A。 25 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 原文信息： the Schools Prom concert includes 20,000 children nationwide. Nationwide意思是
45、“全国性的，在全国范围内 ”，即： all over the country。 26 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 原文第四段信息： training young people for work in the retail industry and improving the quality of the teaching they receive. 由此看出，具有丰富经验的经理们往往是好的老师。故选 A. 27 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 原文第五段： This will allow 22 more students to study this subjects each year，该
46、公司的资金支持的确为一些人提供了学习机会，但不一定是 high level，故 A项说法不准确。原 文 “A major university has received a promise of $100,000 to fund a new teaching post”表明 B选项为正确选项。 C项表述也有错误，文申明确说明 “school management traini 28 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 从文中第五段倒数第二句可以得知， B选项为正确选项。 A和 C选项都过于绝对，文中并没有证据可以证明。故选 A。 六、 PART SIX 29 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 be
47、divided into是固定词组，表示 “被分成 ”Courses are divided into two categories. 课程分为两类 be divided by表示 “被 分割 ”。故选 A。 30 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 which引导定语从句并在从句中作主语，指代 structured personal development programme. 故选 B。 31 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 need后面是动词 succeed，要用 to；如果是 for或 of，后面动词应该是现 在分词 -ing形式。故选 B。 32 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 at与
48、the same time搭配，表示 “与此同时 ”。故选 A。 33 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 列举事例时用 such as，例如。故选 C。 34 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 too同样有 “也 ”的意思，但通常放句尾。故选 A。 35 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 every后面应接名词单数， whole前面应有定冠词，都不合要求。故选 B。 36 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 while引导的状语从句，表示伴随动作，后面的动词用 -ing形式。故选 C。 37 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 后面说几个月到几年也未可知，前面就不能用 ought应该或 need需要，而要用
49、 may也许，表示猜测。故选 A。 38 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 however和 although都是连接句子用的， despite后可以接名词、代词、名词词组等。故选 B。 39 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 contribute to促成，和后面描绘的工作环境搭配。故选 C。 40 【正确 答案】 C 【试题解析】 with in的意思是 “内部，以内的 ”， indMdual at all levels with in the organization公司内部各级人员。故选 C。 七、 PART SEVEN 41 【正确答案】 NORTHERN SOFTWARE 【试题解析】 此题非常简单，直接写公司名称。 42 【正确答案】 24 QUEENS ROAD 【试题解析】 此题在 memo上也可轻易找到。 43 【正确
