1、BEC商务英语(初级)阅读模拟试卷 51及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 As the number of participants has increased from 60 to 98, we wonder if we can use Lecture Hall A as B will be too small. ( A) Fewer people will attend the meeting. ( B) Lecture Hall B has been occupied. ( C) The meeting will be held in Lecture Hall A 2 Appli
2、cants are required to have two GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language and preferably some experience in administration. Candidates must have ( A) two GCSEs. ( B) related experience. ( C) an English language certificate. 3 TRANSFER: To transfer from one training program
3、to another, you must notify The Grantsmanship Center at least five working days before the original program. There is a $50 fee per transfer, and no more than two transfers will be accepted. ( A) There is no fee for the first transfer. ( B) You have to pay for the transfer. ( C) More money is charge
4、d for the second transfer. 4 Our highly trained unemployment insurance specialists are available 9:00-20:00 Monday to Friday possibility to start under a consultancy contract Area: Agricultural science and development Education: University degree in accountancy Experience: 5 years of professional ex
5、perience in accounting in a similar position Applications are invited from citizens of the European Union Member States or of the 78 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States. Interested candidates should send their applications to the CTA, in Wageningen (the Netherlands). The CTA applies an equal
6、 opportunities policy. Employment package A range of benefits, including private pension and health insurance scheme will support an attractive, largely taxexempt salary. Procedure Qualifying candidates are invited to forward before 10th October, 2008: One-page motivational letter explaining why he/
7、she qualifies for this position, Curriculum Vitae, Scanned copies of relevant diplomas and certificates, Full contact details of three referees. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will receive written notice of the selection process. 16 The company is recruiting a part-time
8、 accounting officer. ( A) Right ( B) Wrong ( C) Doesnt say 17 The applicants are required to have a bachelors degree. ( A) Right ( B) Wrong ( C) Doesnt say 18 The candidates must be able to speak a foreign language. ( A) Right ( B) Wrong ( C) Doesnt say 19 People from the European Union can apply fo
9、r the post. ( A) Right ( B) Wrong ( C) Doesnt say 20 The candidates should tell as much information as possible about his or her qualification. ( A) Right ( B) Wrong ( C) Doesnt say 21 The applicants should email their Curriculum Vitae to the company. ( A) Right ( B) Wrong ( C) Doesnt say 22 The lik
10、ely candidates will receive phone call from the company. ( A) Right ( B) Wrong ( C) Doesnt say 五、 PART FIVE 22 Read the following review of a book called Tuned In. For each question on the opposite page, choose the correct answer. Tuned In I was lucky enough to be given a preview copy of a great new
11、 book by Craig Stull, Phil Myers, and David Meerman Scott called Tuned In. I got the preview, but it is being published today. The authors tell so many great stories that illustrate their big point, which is that you need to be willing to listen to whats going on around you to really produce a busin
12、ess breakthrough. I am a big fan of Davids, so I recognized Davids voice in places throughout the book, especially when it explains how to detect the difference between tuned-in and tuned-out marketing. But I also recognize the voices of Craig and Phil, because I am a certified product manager from
13、their company, Pragmatic Marketing. So when the book differentiates between listening to your customers and listening to your overall market, I hear them. When they tell you that you need to get out and talk to people to identify the ideas that are the same as yours, I remember hearing in class: Not
14、hing good ever happens in the office. So, nothing this book said really surprised me. And thats the real genius of the book. So often, a really great book says something that seems completely obvious right after you hear it. This book is one of those. Well of course you need to talk to your whole ma
15、rket and not just your existing customers. In my last book, I tried to help people take these approaches in Internet marketing. This book has a bigger agenda, where the authors help you see how to succeed in all the parts of an offering, from product development to marketing. Zipcar is just one of d
16、ozens of stories that bring the Tuned In principles to life. If youve ever wondered why your company is made stupid in its strategy, and why it kills every successful product idea before it ever sees the light of day, read this book. It will challenge you to transform your company or leave it. 23 Th
17、e reviewer believes the book ( A) will help people advance in their business. ( B) may make people know how to tell business stories. ( C) makes people clear about how to add pictures to stories. 24 The reviewer is able to identify which parts are written by David Meerman, because ( A) he is a close
18、 friend of David. ( B) he has ever worked with Davids company. ( C) he is familiar with Davids idea. 25 What does the reviewer believe is a great book? ( A) There should be many surprising ideas in a great book. ( B) A good book doesnt necessarily mean many new views. ( C) The author of a good book
19、should have the same idea as the reader has. 26 The reviewer agrees with the author about the idea that ( A) listening to the market is more important than listening to the existing customer. ( B) its essential for businessmen to study marketing theories carefully. ( C) what really counts is whether
20、 a businessman can put theories into practice. 27 The reviewer recommends the book for people who ( A) are interested in the stories of successful businesses. ( B) want to find a better job with other companies. ( C) couldnt make proper strategy for their own company. 28 What does the reviewer think
21、 businessmen will do after reading the book? ( A) They will never stay in their office. ( B) They may make some changes in their company. ( C) They will understand the market very well. 六、 PART SIX 28 Read the advertisement below about the features of a website. Choose the correct word to fill each
22、gap from A, B or C on the opposite page. Our Features At insurance, co. uk we know【 29】 searching for the right insurance【 30】 be difficult but we make【 31】 easier for you. There are some great and unique features【 32】 on our site. They help you make the right choice, as well as saving you time and
23、money. Our comprehensive policy comparison feature provides a simple and clear reference of【 33】 is, or isnt, included【 34】 the cost of your car insurance policy.【 35】 you receive your car insurance quote results, we let you choose up to four insurers【 36】compare the policy benefits and extras inclu
24、ded. Its an easy way【 37】 ensuring all your requirements are covered and helps you make the right decision【 38】 your insurance policy. We give you the option to compare potential car insurance providers by an independent service rating as well as price and policy benefits. Our simple five spot ratin
25、g【 39】 based on overall customer satisfaction. It represents the scores given【 40】 previous or current customers of the insurer. ( A) that ( B) this ( C) those ( A) shall ( B) should ( C) can ( A) them ( B) it ( C) this ( A) include ( B) including ( C) included ( A) what ( B) that ( C) which ( A) to
26、 ( B) of ( C) in ( A) Although ( B) When ( C) Because ( A) and ( B) but ( C) as ( A) for ( B) to ( C) of ( A) by ( B) on ( C) with ( A) is ( B) are ( C) was ( A) from ( B) by ( C) to 七、 PART SEVEN 40 Read the e-mails below. Complete the booking form on the opposite page. Write a word or phrase (in C
27、APITAL LETTERS) or a number on lines on your Answer Sheet. Date: Mon. 16 June 2008 09:11:19 From: To: Mary Young Subject: Urgent trip to Paris Mary, Tomorrow Im going to visit Pierre Blance in Paris and will stay there for three days. I11 be back on the morning of June 20th. Could you please make
28、reservations in Holiday Inn? A single room is OK. I would also like you to read my mails in my absence. Thanks, Parveen Date: Mon. 16 June 2008 10:00:35 From: To: Parveen Ramone Subject: Hotel reservations Dear Parveen, Ive made the reservations. The room is booked in your name and they may contac
29、t you by email if necessary. Regards, Mary Hotel Booking Form Name:【 41】 Tel: 1232 790535 Email:【 42】 Arrival Date:【 43】 Departure Date:【 44】 Room Type (single/double):【 45】 BEC商务英语(初级)阅读模拟试卷 51答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 “会议将在 A报告厅举行。 ”从 “As the number of participants has increased from 60
30、to 98”,可判断选项 A与原文内容相反;选项 B在文中未提及。从 “we wonder if we can use Lecture Hall A”可知 C项正确。 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 “申请人必须有 ”“are required to have” 表示的是必须有的(资格 ),而 “preferably some experience in administration”表示如果申请人有管理方面的经验将会被优先考虑。 “including English Language” 表示 GCSE中要有英语成绩。 “have two GCSEs at grade C or above
31、(or equivalent)”的意思是 “有两门GCSE课程的成绩,且在 C等或 C等以上 (或相当于这一成绩 )”。 GCSE的英文全称是 General Certificate of Secondary Education,中文译 为普通中等教育证书,是英国学生完成第一阶段中等教育所参加的主要会考。 GCSE课程的科目分为必修课和选修课两种。两年的课程结束后,需参加 GCSE的统一考试,考试结果分A+(最高 )到 G。因此 A项正确。 3 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 “如果变更培训项目须付费。 ”原文中关于费用问题只提到 “There is a $50 fee per transfe
32、r”,可知每次变更都是要收费的,所以 B项正确,而 A、 C项在文中未提及。 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 “可以在网上随时找到关于价格的信 息。 ”从原文第一句可知,星期日是不接受咨询的,所以 B项应排除。 C项文中未提及,虽然 “train”一词出现了,但 “You will be offered some training”( 将给你提供培训 ) 中的 training与在 “Our highly trained unemployment insurance specialists”( 我们训练有素的失业保险专员 ) 中的 trained意思完全不同,后者是 “受过训练的 ”。从原
33、文第二句 “Online quotes available 24/7 ”(7天,每 天 24小时都可以在网上找到报价。 )可知 A项正确。 5 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 “MRK已经帮助很多人找到了好工作。 ”从公司的名称 “MRK Consulting Ltd”(MRK咨询公司 )可以排除选项 A。从文中第二句中的 “placed hundreds of IT & Banking professionals in leading companies”可知 MRK为成百上千的 IT业和银行业的专业人士在好公司找到了工作,而不是这些人才在 MRK工作,所以排除 B, C项正确。 二、 PA
34、RT TWO 6 【正确答案】 H 【试题解析】 Shipping and receiving department也称作 Receiving department,主要职责是负责向外发送产品或材料和接受供货商提供的材料。所以应选 H项。 7 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 Facilities department的职责是维护公司自己的各种设施,包括公司的大楼等建筑; Engineering department是负责公司对外承揽的工程项目的设计、施工等工作。因此应选 D项。 8 【正确答案 】 A 【试题解析】 Customer service department的职责就是为客户提供帮助
35、,并尽可能使他们感到满意。当客户有不满时,当然也会向客户服务部门投诉。因此应选A项。 9 【正确答案】 F 【试题解析】 Human resources department(常简称为 HR department)也称作Personnel department,它的职能很多,包括管理员工的聘用、解雇、培训、薪酬等。因此 F项正确。 10 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 Financ department负责公司所有与财务有关的事务,它通常还包括预算部 (budget department)、薪酬部 (payroll department)和会计部 (accounting department)
36、。因此 E项正确。 三、 PART THREE 11 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 先找符合第一个条件,即美国和德国呈现增长的项,为 C、 D、E、 F、 H;再用第二个条件,即 “日本刚好相反 ”,也就是日本呈现下降这个条件去排除干扰项。因此 C项正确。 12 【正确答案】 F 【试题解析】 通常情况下,题目中只要提到了 “reached its peak”,仅用这一条件就可找到答案。在本题中,找到美国达到峰值的选项就可以了。因此 F项正确。 13 【正确答案】 G 【试题解析】 利用第一个条件,即 “美国出现了下降 ”便可以完成此题,因为只有G项中美国是下降的。然后再用第二个条件 “德国
37、和日本继续增长 ”进一步确定。因此 G项正确。 14 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 德国下降的只有 B项,再看 B项中的日本是否也下降,这时可以基本确定为 B,最后用第二个条件 “美国出现略微增长 ”来确认 。因此 B项正确。 15 【正确答案】 H 【试题解析】 在本题中,正确理解 “regain”一词非常重要。 “regained a rise”表示在下降之后再上升。本题中是说美国重拾升势,所以 H项符合。再用第二个条件“其他两国继续增长 ”做进一步确认。因此 H项正确。 四、 PART FOUR 16 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 在 “Summary”的 “Employment”一
38、项中提到了 “Full-time”,所以职位应为全职职位。因此 B项正确。 17 【正确答案】 A 【试题 解析】 招聘广告在 “Education”一项中一般会提到对申请人的学历要求,本广告中提到了 “university degree in accountancy”,指的是学士学位。因此 A项正确。 18 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 文中未提及。如果有,一般会在 “Education”一项中出现。因此 C项正确。 19 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 这一职位对应聘者的国籍作了限制, “Applications are invited from citizens of the Euro
39、pean Union Member States or of the 78 African, Caribbean and Pacific(ACP)States ”欧盟国家的人符合这一条件。因此 A项正确。 20 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 广告在 “Procedure”中对应聘者需要提供的个人资料进行了详细说明,应聘者应照此提供相应信息。因此 B项正确。 21 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 文中在 “Procedure”一项中虽提到了应聘者应提交 (“forward”)包括简历在内的四种材料,但未 提及提交的方式。因此 C项正确。 22 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 从广告的最后一段
40、“only candidates under serious consideration will receive written notice of the selection process ”可知可能被聘用的申请人会收到书面通知 (written notice),而非电话通知。因此 B项正确。 五、 PART FIVE 23 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 从文中第二段第二句 “The authors tell so many great stories that illustrate their big point, which is that you need to be willi
41、ng to listen to whats going on around you to really produce a business breakthrough. “可知该书作者在书中讲了很多故事来说明其观点,而不是告诉人们怎样讲与商务有关的故事。另外,这里的 “illustrate”表示用例子来说明,而不是给故 事画插图的意思,所以 B、C两项应排除。第二句中的不定式短语 “to really produce a business breakthrough”与 A项所述相符。因此 A项正确。 24 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 第三段一开头就是这题的答案。这里有一个非常明显的因果关系
42、的句子: “so”的后面当然是结果,它前面的部分一定是原因,所以 “I am a big fan of Davids”就是原因。另外,书评人又强调 “especially when it explains how to detect the difference between tuned-in and tuned-out marketing”可以推断书评人确实是 David的忠实 “粉丝 ”,对后者的观点非常熟悉。因此 C项正确。 25 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此题为细节题。从倒数第三段第一句话 “So, nothing this book said really surprised
43、 me ”可知书中并未出现令书评人感到惊讶的观点,本段末尾又说此书是本好书,所以 A项可排除。而 C项文中未提及,也许会是读者自己的观点,但题干问的 是书评人的观点,所以 C项也应排除。从倒数第三段第三句 “So often, a really great book says something that seems completely obviousright after you hear it ”判断, B项正确。 26 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 在倒数第二段的开头, Well of course” 表明书评人同意作者的观点 “you need to talk to your wh
44、ole market, and not just your existing customers”而且书评人也曾经在自己的书中阐述过同样的观点 “In my last book, I tried to help people take these approaches in Internet marketing”,因此可以初步判定 A项正确。选项 B叙述的观点刚好是作者反对的,选项 C未提及。因此 A项正确。 27 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 从最后一段第二句 “If youve ever wondered why your company is made stupid in its st
45、rategy”,可知 C项正确。 A、 B项未提及。最后一句的意思是“它会令你改变你的公司或是离开它。 ”因此 C项正确。 28 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 从最后一段的最后一句 “It will challenge you to transform your company or leave it ”可知 B项正确。 A项的内容虽然在文中有相关内容,但只是说应该多走出去考察市场,而理解为 “never stay in their office” 就太绝对了。这本书是鼓励管理者要多去 考察市场,但只读此书并不能令人很好地了解市场。因此 B项正确。 六、 PART SIX 29 【正确答案】
46、 A 【试题解析】 如果把 this, that, those看作指示形容词, this和 that都用来修饰可数名词的单数或不可数名词, this修饰的名词应该是前面提到过的, that+名词则是将要提到的。 those修饰可数名词的复数形式。如果在空格处填 this,会发现上文没有被指代者,所以要排除;如果填 those,会发现它修饰 searching,但动名词应该当做不可数名词来看待,所以要排除。那么就只有 that,而实际上 that在这里不是指示形容词,而是作关系代词,引导一个宾语从句。因此 A项正确。 30 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 shall和 should都表示 “应该
47、 ”, can表示对可能性的推测。文中要表达的是一种推测, “寻找适合的保险会有困难 ”(“searching for the right insurance can be difficult”)。因此 C项正确。 31 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 空格处应该填一个代词,用以指代 “searching for the right insurance”,那么 them应该首先排除,因为它只能指代名词的复数,而动名词短语应该当做不可数名词看待。 this可以看成是把 this one中的 one省略掉了,但是, this one只能指代可数名词的单数,所以也应排除。 it既可以指代可数名词的单
48、数,也可以指代不可数名词。因此 B项正确。 32 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 空格所在句子是一个 there be结构的句子。在 there be结构中, be动词就是句子的谓语,所以 include应该排除,因为它是一个谓语动词,而一个单句是不 能有两个谓语的。 including和 included都是非谓语动词,它们中的任何一个都有可能填在空格处和后面的 “on our site”构成一个短语,来修饰 “features”。但是因为 “features”是被包括在网站里,而不是包括了网站,所以应陔用过去分词表示被动。因此 C项正确。 33 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查关系
49、代词的用法。空格处的关系代词与 “is , or isnt,includedthe cost of yore car insurance policy” 构成从句,做 空格前的介词 “of”的宾语,而且该词在其引导的从句中做主语。虽然 that、 which、 what都是关系代词。但当引导词既要充当从句的主语且意思不具体时,就只能用 what,因为“what”相当于 “the thing(s)that”。因此, A项正确。 34 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 表示 “包括在 中 ”,应该为 “be included in” 。因此 C项正确。 35 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 在选择关联词时,我们首先要读懂句子之间的逻辑关系。如果不能很快看出来,我们也可以把 三个选项分别带进句子中去试。 although表示转折关系, because表示冈果关系。带入原句后会发现不合逻辑。所以 B项正确。 36 【正确答案】 A 【