1、BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 63及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 Profits increased by $600,000 in_. （ A） 2001 （ B） 2002 （ C） 2003 2 SPORTMASTER Pakistan-based manufacturer of sports items wishing to do business in Europe is looking for importers Tel: 92 666 1234 Sportmaster wants to_. （ A） sell its products abroad （ B） imp
2、ort products into Pakistan （ C） manufacture in Europe 3 Notices for display above this photocopier must first be handed to reception. （ A） You can photocopy notices at Reception for display here. （ B） Photocoier notices can only be displayed at Reception. （ C） Take your notice to Reception if you wa
3、nt it displayed here. 4 The airport express departs from platform 3 every 20 minutes during the day (every 30 minutes at night). （ A） The train service to the airport runs 24 hours a day. （ B） Airport trains leave Platform 3 at 20 minutes past the hour. （ C） The airport express takes half an hour at
4、 night. 5 Goods not normally dispatched unless paid for at time of ordering payment on delivery by special arrangement only. Customers should normally pay for goods_. （ A） when their order is processed （ B） when the goods are delivered （ C） when they place an order 二、 PART TWO 5 Look at the plan of
5、the correct place.For questions 6-10, choose the correct place.For each question mark one letter A-H.6 Where should you go to catch a train? 7 Where should you go to find out time of the trains? 8 Where can you go to sit down for half an hour before the departure of your train? 9 Where can you get a
6、 cup of tea and a sandwich? 10 Where should you go if you want to talk for a few minutes to a friend in another town? 三、 PART THREE 10 Look at the graphs below. They show unemployment in eight different regions compared to the national average.Which region does each sentence 11-15 describe? For each
7、 sentence mark the correct letter A - H. Do not use any letter more than once.11 After an initial fall, unemployment figures remained steady before showing a slight increase, in contrast to the national situation. 12 Unemployment fell steadily throughout the period and remained below the national av
8、erage. 13 Despite a drop in the national average, the rate of unemployment remained steady for two years before falling in 2000. 14 Although there was a fall in the national average, unemployment in this region rose sharply at the end of the period. 15 After rising steadily, unemployment finally beg
9、an to reflect the national situation and decreased. 四、 PART FOUR 15 Read the following letter. 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) on your Answer Shee
10、t. Mr. R. Cliff Homemakers Ltd. 54-59 Riverside Cardiff CF 1 1JW September 27, 2003 Dear Mr Cliff, With reference to our meeting on September 23, I am pleased to tell you that the credit for $ 8,000 which you have requested has been approved. I know we discussed an overdraft, but I think it would be
11、 better if the credit were given in the form of a loan at the current rate of interest which is 15 percent, and which will be calculated on half-yearly balances. The loan must be repaid by June 2004 and we will hold the 2,000 IBM ordinary shares and $ 3,000 local government bonds you pledged as secu
12、rity. We agree that the other $ 3,000 was to be guaranteed by Mr. Y. Morgan, your business associate, and I would appreciate it if you could ask him to sign the enclosed guarantors form, and if you would sign the attached agreement. The money will be credited to your current account and available fr
13、om September 30th subject to your returning both forms by that time. I wish you luck with the expansion of your business and look forward to hearing from you very soon. Yours sincerely Evans Manager Encls. 16 The letter is written for Mr. Cliff. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 17 Mr. Evans had
14、 met Mr. Cliff before he wrote the letter. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 18 Mr. Cliff was developing his business. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 19 Mr. Y. Morgan is Mr. Evanss business partner. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 20 The money that is to be lent is requested to be r
15、eturned by June 2004. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 21 Mr. Cliff is going to fill in the forms. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 22 Mr. Evans wants Mr. Cliff to sign the agreement. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 五、 PART FIVE 22 Read the article below about problems in dong intern
16、ational trade. For each question 23-28 on the opposite page, choose the correct answer. Mark 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
17、a different language and have their own particular custom and manners. These differences can 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
18、waiting as a means of letting them know the importance of promptness. Unless one is aware of such expected 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 cond
19、ucted with Russia, payment may be made in rubles. Of course, this currency is of little value 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 ever
20、y market, where the currencies of countries are bought and sold. Thus there is an established 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 dil
21、emma associated with converting at 0. 72. Some financial institutions may be unwilling 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 busi
22、ness overseas. A third unique problem is trade barriers. For one reason or another, all 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 abroa
23、d only after government permission has been obtained. Most trade barriers, however, are 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 esta
24、blishing trade relations. （ B） Companies can do business overseas without paying attention 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
25、are often insulted. （ C） They often suffer from coldness. 25 According to the passage, 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 ov
26、erseas market （ B） business people （ C） professors of economics 27 What can we learn 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 barr
27、iers. 28 Which of the following is likely to be discussed in the next paragraph? （ A） Quotas and tariffs. （ B） Measures to break, down trade barriers. （ C） Reasons for imposing trading barriers. 六、 PART SIX 28 Read the advertisement below about a consultant vacancy. Choose the correct word to fill e
28、ach gap, from A, B, or C. For each question 29-40, mark one letter (A,B or C) on your Answer Sheet. As a result of our growing business, OXERA (Oxford Economic Research Associates Ltd.) one of the UKs foremost economic consultancies specializing 29 economic and financial analysis is recruiting new e
29、ntrants at consultant level. We are interested in excellent candidates with general microeconomic background 30 have done postgraduate degrees in economics. 31 the moment, we are also particularly looking 32 candidates either with transport demand modeling experience 33 with experience in the commun
30、ications sector. Our interests cover a wide range 34 business sectors worldwide: competition policy, financial economics, and environmental economics. New staff are quickly 35 in challenging projects for clients or in OXERAs own program of events and publishing. 36 of OXERAs work is at the cutting e
31、dge and there can be 37 better places to apply your economic skills. Direct experience of one of our core sectors energy, water, communications and transport would be helpful 38 your application, 39 it is not essential, what you 40 have is. （ A） in （ B） over （ C） on （ A） whom （ B） who （ C） those （ A
32、） During （ B） Upon （ C） At （ A） for （ B） up （ C） into （ A） and （ B） nor （ C） or （ A） from （ B） of （ C） across （ A） involving （ B） involved （ C） involve （ A） Much （ B） None （ C） Lots （ A） little （ B） few （ C） many （ A） with （ B） by ,. （ C） to （ A） if （ B） despite （ C） but （ A） must （ B） might （ C） ca
33、n 七、 PART SEVEN 40 Read the memo and note below. Complete the claim form given below. Write word or phrase (in CAPITAL LETTERS) or a number on lines 41 -45 on your Answer Sheet. MEMO TO: Barbara Sinclair FRO M: Peter Rogers DATE: 25 May, 2002 SUBJECT: Insurance Claim Could you deal with this? Its ou
34、r insurance claim, for the damage at the weekend. The insurance policy is in my name, and we bought the carpet for 300, although it will cost at least 500 to replace. Luckily our office carpets seem fine. Thanks. OWEN SMITH INSURANCE COMPANY with compliments Thank you for your recent phone call rega
35、rding flood damage in your photocopy room. Could you please complete the attached form and return it to me as soon as possible. NAME OF POLICY HOLDER: 41. _ . POLICY NUMBER: LD4756030C ITEM(S) TO BE REPLACED: 42. _ . LOCATION OF ITEM(S): 43. _. VALUE WHEN PURCHASED: 44. _. CAUSE OF DAMAGE: 45. _. DA
36、TE OF DAMAGE: Sunday 19th May BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 63答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 C 2 【正确答案】 A 3 【正确答案】 C 4 【正确答案】 A 5 【正确答案】 C 二、 PART TWO 6 【正确答案】 A 7 【正确答案】 F 8 【正确答案】 D 9 【正确答案】 B 10 【正确答案】 G 三、 PART THREE 11 【正确答案】 G 【试题解析】 此句意为：与全国的情形相比，在经历了开始阶段的下跌之后，失业人数在一段时间里保 持平衡，但后来出现了稍稍上升的情况。所述情况与图表G显示的情况一致。 1
37、2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 此句意为：该地区失业人数持续下降，且一直处于全国平均线下。所述情况与图表 C显示的情况一致。 13 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 此句意为：尽管全国平均失业人数处于下降趋势，该地区的失业人数在两年持平后于 2000年开始下降。所述情况与图表 E显示的情况一致。 14 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 此句的意思是：尽管全国平均失业人数在下降，但这个地区的失业人数在这一阶段的末期 却迅速上升。所述情况与图表 A显示的情况一致。 15 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 此句意为：失业人数持续上升之后，终于开始反映全国的情形，而且失业率开始下降。所述情况与图表 D显
38、示的情况一致。 四、 PART FOUR 16 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 Mr R Cliff。信件的抬头就是对收信人的称谓。 17 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 With reference to our meeting on September 23rd which you haverequested has been approved关于我们 9月 23日的会面，我们已经同意了你的要求。由此可见，他们见过面。 18 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 文中没有提及克立夫先生是否在开拓他的商务活动。因此， C是正确答案。 19 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 We agree that
39、 the other$3， 000 was to be guaranteed by Mr Y Morgan， your business associate这里 we指的是 Evans一方， your当然指的是克立夫先生。因此，摩根先生是克立夫的商业伙伴，而不是埃文斯的。 20 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 The loan must be repaid byJune 2004此贷款需于 2004年 6月前付清。因此， A是正确答案。 21 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 I would appreciate it if you could ask him to sign the enclo
40、sedguarantors form， and if you would sign theattached agreement原文中提到了需要克立夫先生签署此文件，没有提到是否由他来填写。 22 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 and if you would sign theattached agreement参看上题。 五、 PART FIVE 23 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 C选项：在国际贸易中的误会可能是由不同的文化所致，文中第一段 Thesedifferences can create problem。这些差异会产生问题，与该句意思相符。 24 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】
41、第一段 Foreign business people who aretardy are often left outside to be kept wait-ing通常拖拉的外贸商会被置于门外等候 与 A选项相符。 25 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 第二段 This conversion rate is determined by every market although it willoften fluctuate from day to day汇率是由每个市场决策的 虽然它经常天天浮动。由此选 B。 26 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 这篇文章是关于 problems in do
42、inginternational trade，即关于国际贸易中的一些问题。所以意欲读这篇文的读者应是 A businessmen aiming at overseas market目标为海外市场的商人。 27 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本段 “all”countries impose trade barriers “some”trade barriers are directlyrelated to exports及后面 Most trade barriers， however， are designed to restrictimports都可得出 C选项。 There are mor
43、eimport barriers than export barriers 28 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本段末句 Two of the most commonimport barriers are quotas and tariffs最普遍的两个进口贸易就限额和关税根据文章段落间的联系，应承上启下，接着讲 quotas and tariffs。 六、 PART SIX 29 【正确答案】 A 30 【正确答案】 B 31 【正确答案】 C 32 【正确答案】 A 33 【正确答案】 C 34 【正确答案】 B 35 【正确答案】 B 36 【正确答案】 A 37 【正确答案】 B 38 【正确答案】 C 39 【正确答案】 C 40 【正确答案】 A 七、 PART SEVEN 41 【正确答案】 PETER ROGERS 【试题解析】 要求索赔的是： “PeterRogers”。 42 【正确答案】 (A THE ONE)CARPET 【试题解析】 从文章可知更换了地毯。 43 【正确答案】 PHOTOCOPY ROOM 【试题解析】 从保险公司的回信得出 。 44 【正确答案】 300 【试题解析】 文中说当初花 300英镑买下，更换却要用 500英镑。 45 【正确答案】 FLOOD FLOODING 【试题解析】 回信中说明了损害属 flood damage。
