1、BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 52及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 Do not despatch the goods until you have received the cheque. （ A） Check the goods before you dispatch them. （ B） If you have not got the cheque, do not send out the goods. （ C） You can send out the goods only after you have checked them. 2 Tick if you wish t
2、o make an immediate purchase. You have to tell the company if you want （ A） to buy the product. （ B） more information. （ C） a product demonstration. 3 MANUFACTURERS NOTICE Please return any goods damaged during transportation within two weeks of delivery, for immediate replacement. （ A） Goods damage
3、d during transportation must be replaced immediately. （ B） If this product arrives damaged, send it back within a fortnight. （ C） If you require a refund, send the product back immediately. 4 Ring 8881673 to place an advertisement in this magazine. （ A） You can write advertisement on this magazine.
4、（ B） You can advertise if you ring this number. （ C） You can make telephone calls from here. 5 Taylor rang order for desks held up by strike. They expect to despatch them on 10th May. What is the problem with the order? （ A） The goods are delayed. （ B） The goods are lost. （ C） The goods are damaged.
5、 二、 PART TWO 5 Look at the office plan below.For questions 6-10, decide who does these 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 sampl
6、es? 8 Who purchases supplies for the company? 9 Who makes sure the companys products are well made? 10 Who looks at the companys costs and its profits? 三、 PART THREE 10 Look at the charts below. They show the income from sales and the income from advertisements in eight different newspapers over a t
7、hree-month period in 2008. Which chart 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 While income from advertisements rose steadily throughout the period, income from sales increased in June but then fell
8、to below the May level. 12 Income from advertisements fell slightly in June and by a larger amount in July, whereas income from sales remained steady in the final month. 13 Although income from sales overtook income from advertisements in June, it then dropped back again at the end of the period. 14
9、 Income from sales reached a low point in June while income from advertisements levelled off at the end of the period. 15 Income from advertisements reached a peak in July and income from sales was at its lowest point in June. 四、 PART FOUR 15 Read the following passage. Are the sentences (16-22) “Ri
10、ght“ or “Wrong“? If there isnt enough information to answer “Right“ or “Wrong“, choose “Doesnt say“. For each sentence (16-22), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer sheet. The Inspiron and the Others DELL INSPIRON notebooks are designed for small businesses which demand better performance and
11、more advanced technology at lower prices. The Inspiron is not as expensive as other notebooks, and it is smaller and lighter. The advanced design of the Inspiron makes it easy to upgrade. This same design makes it more reliable than other notebooks. Dells low price includes higher quality service an
12、d support. And we promise faster delivery of your new computer, usually within 6 to 10 days after receiving your order. For a better notebook, buy Dell. 16 The Inspiron is less reliable than other notebooks. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 17 It is not as advanced as other notebooks. （ A） Righ
13、t （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 18 It is more reliable than other notebooks. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 19 Service and support is included in the price. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong . （ C） Doesnt say 20 The Inspiron is more expensive than its competitors. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 21 Th
14、e Inspiron is bigger than other notebooks. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 22 Buying Inspiron can get a discount. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 五、 PART FIVE 22 Read the article below about problems in doing international trade. For each question (23-28), choose the correct answer. Mark
15、 one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. PROBLEMS IN DOING INTERNATIONAL TRADE When companies do business overseas, they come in contact with people from different cultures. These individuals often speak different languages and have their own particular custom and manners. These differences can
16、 create problems. For example, in France, business meetings begin promptly at the designated time and everyone is expected to be there. Foreign business people who are tardy are often left outside to be kept waiting as a means of letting them know the importance of promptness. Unless one is aware of
17、 such unexpected behaviors, he may end up insulting the people with whom he hopes to establish trade relations. A second traditional problem is that of monetary conversions. For example, if a transaction is conducted with Russia, payment may be made in rubles. Of course, this currency is of little v
18、alue to the American firm. It is, therefore, necessary to convert the foreign currency to American dollars. How much are these Russian rubles worth in terms of dollars? This conversion rate is determined by every market, where the currencies of countries are bought and sold. Thus there is an establi
19、shed rate, although it will often fluctuate from day to day. For example, the ruble may be worth 0. 75 on Monday and 0. 72 on Tuesday because of an announced wheat shortage in Russia. In addition, there is the dilemma associated with converting at 0. 72. Some financial institutions may be unwilling
20、to pay this price, feeling that the ruble will sink much lower over the next week. As a result, conversion may finally come at 0. 69. These “losses“ must be accepted by the company as one of the costs of doing business overseas. A third unique problem is trade barriers. For one reason or another, al
21、l countries impose trade barriers on certain goods crossing their borders. Some trade barriers are directly related to exports. For example, the United States permits strategic military material to be shipped abroad only after government permission has been obtained. Most trade barriers, however, ar
22、e designed to restrict imports. Two of the most common import barriers are quotas and tariffs. 23 What is the relationship between culture and international trade? （ A） Cultures in different countries may help establishing trade relations. （ B） Companies can do business overseas without paying atten
23、tion to different cultures. （ C） Misunderstanding in international trade may result from different cultures. 24 What is done to tardy business people in France? （ A） They are often left outdoors waiting. （ B） They are often insulted. （ C） They often suffer from coldness. 25 According to the passage,
24、 conversion rates （ A） are determined by financial institutions. （ B） vary from day to day. （ C） are agreed upon by two trading countries. 26 The intended audience of this passage are （ A） businessmen aiming at overseas market. （ B） business people. （ C） professors of economics. 27 What can we learn
25、 about trade barriers? （ A） Due to trade barriers, all goods can be shipped abroad in all countries. （ B） In US strategic military material can be exported freely. （ C） There are more import barriers than export barriers. 28 Which of the following is likely to be discussed in the next paragraph? （ A
26、） Quotas and tariffs. （ B） Measures to break down trade barriers. （ C） Reasons for imposing trading barriers. 六、 PART SIX 28 Read the newspaper article below about the creation of new jobs. 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
27、) on your Answer Sheet. NEW JOBS A new clothing company is hoping to create as (29) as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend, was set (30) by Peter Dalton, a 36-year-old businessman (31) Liverpool. The company,(32) is due to start production early next year,
28、will provide employment (33) 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months time, (34) will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in (35) parts of Britain. Peter Dalton is also (36) to open a shop in New York. He hopes that (37) this shop proves succes
29、sful, the chain (38) expand across the whole of North America. “This project has (39) me over four years to finalize,“ says Peter Dalton, “and (40) that its finally getting started, Im really excited. “ （ A） much （ B） many （ C） lot （ A） to （ B） in （ C） up （ A） from （ B） at （ C） of （ A） who （ B） whic
30、h （ C） what （ A） by （ B） on （ C） for （ A） it （ B） they （ C） there （ A） any （ B） all （ C） every （ A） plans （ B） planning （ C） planner （ A） if （ B） unless （ C） whether （ A） could （ B） ought （ C） needs （ A） took （ B） taken （ C） taking （ A） so （ B） when （ C） now 七、 PART SEVEN 40 Read the memo and advert
31、isement below. Complete the form. Write a word or phrase (in CAPITAL LETTERS) or a number on lines 41-45 on your Answer Sheet. 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 us
32、e for mailing invoices the white ones with windows. I need some more 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 Pr
33、oduct Lines Brown or white envelopes (supplied in quantities of 100,500 or 1000) 15%off catalogue price Product code: EV300 (plain) or EV311 (with window) Three delivery services available: one week (free) four days (minimum charge 2) next day (minimum charge 5) 101 Leeds Road, Chapeltown Tel: 275 9
34、087 Fax: 275 9088 ORDER FORM Company name: (41) Delivery address: (42) chapeltown Product code: (43) Colour: (44) Quantity: 500 Delivery service required: (45) BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 52答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题意：收到支票后才可以发货。选项 B：如果没有收到支票，不可以发货。 B与题意相符。故选 B。 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题意：如果想要立即购买，请打钩。
35、选项 A：如果想买产品请告诉公司， purchase是 “购买 ”的意思， A与题意相符。故选 A。 3 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题意：如果货物在 运输途中有损坏，请在货到以后两星期内将其返回，以便立即更换。选项 B意思：如果货到时有损坏，请在两星期内将其返还。 fortnight是 “两星期、十四天 ”的意思。 B与题意相符。故选 B。 4 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题意是：在此杂志登广告，拨打 8881673。选项 B：如果拨打这个号码就可以登广告。注意 advertise是动词，意思为 “打广告、登广告 ”。只有 B与题意相符。故选 B。 5 【正确答案】 A 【试题解
36、析】 本题意： Taylor打电话来了一询问他们预定的因罢工而停止生产的桌子。 他们希望 5月 10号可以发货。 hold up是 “阻碍 ”的意思。选项 A：订单中的货物延期了， delay意思是延迟、耽搁。生产被阻碍了，货物自然不能如期交付，所以会延期，只有 A与之相符。故选 A。 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】 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
37、。 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】 D 【试题解析】 本题意为 “随着这一阶段广告收入的稳步增加，销售收入在 6月份有所增加但在 7月份却降至 5月份水平之下 ”。故选 D。 12 【正确答案】 F 【试题解析】 本题意为 “6月份广告收入有所下降
38、， 7月份进一步大幅下降，而 7月份的销售收入大体与之前持平。故选 F。 13 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题意为 “虽然 6月份销售收入高于广告收入，但在 7月份却又回落到 5月份时的水平。故选 B。 14 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 本题意为 “销售收入在 6月份创新低， 7月底广告收入基本与五月份的持平 ”。故选 E。 15 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题意为 “广告收入在 7月 份创新高，而销售收入却在 6月份达到最低水平 ”。故选 A。 四、 PART FOUR 16 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 题干意思：灵越系列不如其他电脑可靠。从第二段可知，灵越系列比其他电脑
39、可靠，所以说法错误。 reliable是可靠的、性能良好的意思。故选 B。 17 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 题干意思：灵越不如其他电脑先进。第二段原文： The advanced design of the Inspiron makes it easy to upgrade，所以这个说法也不正确。 18 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 题干意思：灵越比其他电脑更可靠。解析见第 16题。故选 A。 19 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 题干意思：此价格包括售后服务和技术支持。第三段原文： Dells low price includes higher quality service and
40、 support戴尔电脑虽然价格低，但其提供高质量的售后服务和技术支持。所以这个说法正确。故选 A。 20 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 题干意思；灵越电脑比其竞争时手价格高。第一段原文： The Inspiron is not as expensive as other notebooks 灵越系列比别的笔记本便宜。注意 not asas ，不如，不像 那样。所以此说法错误。故选 B。 21 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 题干意思：灵越电脑比其他电脑大。原文第一段 :， and it is smaller and lighter，较之其他电脑，灵越更小巧轻便。所以这个说法错误。故选B。
41、22 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 题干意思：购买灵越电脑可以打折。文中只是提到灵越 价格低，并没有说是否打折。故选 C。 五、 PART FIVE 23 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 见原文第一段： These differences cancreate problems，因此，在国际贸易中，文化的不同可能会导致贸易中出现问题。故选 C。 24 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 见文中第一段： Foreign business peoplewho are tardy are often left outside to be keptwaiting as a means of letting
42、 them know theimportance of promptness通常拖拉的外贸商会被置于门外等候以让其知道守时的重要性。与A选项相符。文中提到迟到这种行为会 “insult”法国的贸易伙伴，故 B项错误；且文中并未提到迟到会招来冷遇。故选 A。 25 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 见文中第二段： This conversion rate isdetermined by every market although it willoften fluctuate from day to day意思是 “汇率是由每个市场决策的 虽然它经常每天都有所浮动 ”，故该题选 B。 26 【正确答
43、案】 A 【试题解析】 这篇文章是介绍了有关国际贸易中的一些问题。所以意欲读这篇文的读者应是 A选项： businessmen aiming at overseas market即进行国际贸易的商务人士。 27 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 “trade barriers”意为贸易壁垒，且文中最后一段提到美国政府对战略军备物资有出口限制，因此可以排除 A项和 B项。文中最后一段提到 “Most trade barriers are designed torestrict imports”。故选 C。 28 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本文最后一句提到： Two of the mostco
44、mmon import barriers are quotas and tariffs为承上启下句。因此接下来文章应该讲有关 quotas and tariffs的知识。故选 A。 六、 PART SIX 29 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 “much”用来修饰不可数名词，而 C项为错误搭配 。 “as manyas”后跟可数名词，表示 “和 一样多的，多达 ” ，原文中 “job”为可数名词。故选 B。 30 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 “set up”为固定搭配，表示 “建立 ”，与原文意思相符。故选 C。 31 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 根据上下文得知，该句意思为 “一个来自
45、利物浦 36岁的商人 ”。而at表示位置， of表示所属，均与题意不符。 from表示 “来自于 ”。故选 A。 32 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此空考查非限定性定语从句中关系代词的用法，此句中先行 词是“the company”，因此 which在这里是正确答案。故选 B。 33 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 文中意思为 “为 300个人提供工作岗位 ”，因此应选 for； by表示被动， on表示方位 “在上面 ”。故选 C。 34 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 there be句型表示 “有 ”的意思。故选 C。 35 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 any一般用于否定句中，而
46、 every后应该加可数名词单数，因此该题为 all。故选 B。 36 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 该句中有 be动词因此后面的动词用现在分词形式，以构成现在进行时。故选 B。 37 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 该句意思：如果分店经营成功他希望在整个北美都开设连锁店。unless和 whether都不符合题意。故选 A。 38 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 could在这里表示推测。表示 “有可能会 ”。 ought后加动词原型时必须加 to，构成 ought to。而 C选项则与句意不符。故选 A。 39 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 该句为现在完成时，因此应选动词的过去分词形式
47、。故选 B。 40 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 该句意为： “我很高兴项目现在终于启动了。 ”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 【正确答案】 EV311 【试题解析】 在广告中提到了两个型号： EV300(plain)和 EV311(with window)，与此对应的在 memo中 the ones with windows可推断出应该需要的型号为EV311 44 【正确答案】 WHITE 【试题解析】 在与上题相同的句子里，考查的是快速定位，获取信息的能力。 45 【正确答案】 NEXT DAY 【试题解析】 首先在广告中可以获取的信息是 available delivery service： next day； four days； one week；再回到 memo中，有用的信息为 have them delivered as soon as possible，故选择 最快的送货时间为 next day。
