1、BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 79及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 GARDEN HOTEL COMES TO CELEBRATE THE SPRING FESTIVAL WITH US Enjoy a full 50% off a deluxe room at our hotel providing you book and prepay 30 days in advance. Plus children under 17 can share a twin room with Mum and Dad for free Address: 8, Lihua Road, Guangz
2、hou, China Teh 876928 Fax: 876123 You can enjoy only half the price for a Deluxe Room if you_. （ A） make your reservation early （ B） make your reservation and pay 30 days before you come to live in our hotel （ C） provide us with a book and pay 30 days in advance 2 You cannot fly to Shanghai from New
3、 York_. （ A） at night （ B） on weekdays （ C） at weekends 3 PRICE LISTIf you want to buy radios as soon as possible at the lowest price, you should place an order for_. （ A） Radio DU-82 （ B） Radio WER-86 （ C） Radio STB-29 4 DOWNTOWN APARTMENTS Immediate occupancy The most favourable price $ 1,270 upwa
4、rds Close to shopping centres Convenient location: 10-minute drive to the airport Foreigners eligible to buy. CONTACT US TODAY FOR DETAILS! Tel: 987689 EXT 9928 Fax: 987128 （ A） Foreigners are not allowed to buy the apartments. （ B） The highest price for an apartment is $ 1,270. （ C） You can move in
5、 as soon as you buy an apartment. 5 DELI COMPANY IS SEEKING SECRETARY Requirements: Bachelors Degree Willing to assume additional responsibilities Experience not necessary Please send resume to: Personnel Department Lihua Company 28, Moon Road, Shantou, Guangdong, China If you want to apply, you mus
6、t_. （ A） be willing to do extra work （ B） have experience （ C） be a secretary 二、 PART TWO 5 Look at the graphs below. They show the closing share prices at the end of each days trading of eight different companies from Monday to Friday in one week. Which graph does each sentence(6- 10)describe? For
7、each sentence, mark one letter(A-H)on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once.6 In spite of a slight recovery towards the end of the week, the general trend was downward. 7 After rising dramatically in the middle of the week, prices fell back to their Monday level. 8 Share prices dro
8、pped early in the week, although there then signs that they were becoming stable. 9 After a steady rise for most of the week, prices fell to well below their original level. 10 Prices reached their peak at the close of the weeks trading. 三、 PART THREE 10 Look at the chart below. It shows a restauran
9、ts income, total expenditure and advertising costs during an eight-month period. Which month 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 In this month, total expenditure, like income, showed a fall, while sp
10、ending on advertising demonstrated the opposite trend. 12 Total expenditure rose slightly in this month, while advertising costs reached their peak, leading to a higher income in the following month. 13 Despite a decline in advertising costs in this month, expenditure as a whole rose. 14 This months
11、 improvement in income was particularly welcome, as it was not matched by an increase in expenditure. 15 While this month saw low point in the restaurants income, expenditure continued to fall. 四、 PART FOUR 15 Read the following passage. Are the sentences 16-22 “Right“ or “Wrong“? If there is not en
12、ough information to answer “Right“ or “Wrong“, choose “Doesnt say“. For each sentence, mark one letter(A, B or C)on your Answer Sheet. Although the situation at the negotiation table is always changeable, it is necessary to make out a detailed plan for the forthcoming negotiation. “Top line“ and “bo
13、ttom line“ should be decided. For many negotiations in which more complex issues exist than the single factor of price it is more useful to identify a “best achievable“ top line. The negotiators of course hope for the best, but the fact is that their “best“ is hardly satisfied. The limitation of the
14、 top line is affected by many factors. The negotiators should be “considerate“ of the other party. They should not be too aggressive even when they are in a favourable position. They can not be too optimistic. If one party demands too much, the negotiation often results in a failure. The bottom line
15、, on the other hand, is the last “line of defence“ which the negotiators will not give up. When setting the bottom line, over-optimism about probable outcome is often linked to a failure to give the bottom line adequate consideration. Identifying the bottom line is perhaps more important than settin
16、g the original target. Flexibility in setting the best achievable target is essential. 16 This passage is about how to prepare a negotiation. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 17 Negotiation situation at the negotiation table often changes. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 18 Negotiators ha
17、ve to prepare for the worst. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 19 Negotiators shouldnt only think about themselves. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 20 Negotiators will not stick to the bottom line. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 21 Many factors often cannot influence the limitation
18、of the top line. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 22 Negotiations always tend to be successful. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 五、 PART FIVE 22 Read the article below about the British longer working hours. For each question 23-28. choose the correct answer. Mark one letter(A,B or C)on yo
19、ur Answer Sheet. The British work longer hours than anyone else in the European Union(EU). which may account for Britains faster rate of economic growth in the past decade. But the European Commission wants to put a stop to it. In a recent report it notes disapprovingly that, “the UK is the only mem
20、ber state where weekly working time has increased over the last decade. “ The commission believes that British companies may be systematically violating the EUs “Working Time Directive“. This demands that Europeans should work a maximum of 48 hours a week on average. Under the directive, workers can
21、 sign an “opt-out“, agreeing to work more than 48 hours. Some 33% of British workers have signed such opt-outs, although only 16% are believed actually to be working more than 48 hours. Anna Diamantopoulou, the European commissioner for employment and social affairs, has a doubt about that. Firms in
22、 other European countries have not made much use of opt-outs. But, she thinks, some British bosses may be forcing workers to sign opt-outs as a condition of taking a job.(Some Americans may actually want to work more than 48 hours, but surely no European would be so silly, seems to her reasoning.)Ci
23、ting reasons ranging from “health and safety“ to the need to maintain “minimum social standards“ in the EU and to strike a better balance between work and family life, the commission is launching a “consultation of interested parties“ on possible changes to the directive. The commissioner hopes that
24、 Britain will be able to come up with solutions on a voluntary basis. This sounds innocent enough. But, in reality, if it does not, the commission will probably devise a new directive. The commission is likely to push for tighter definitions of the conditions under which opt-outs can be used. This w
25、ill inevitably reduce labour-market flexibility and may introduce yet more burdensome corporate form-filling and regulation. The British government claims to welcome the commissions review. Privately, however, it hopes that the appointment of a new commission next autumn will ensure that Mrs Diamant
26、opoulou does not have enough time to revise the directive. She will certainly need to work long hours to get it done. Fortunately, being classified as a manager, at least she has an automatic opt-out from the Working Time Directive. 23 What is the attitude of the European Commission toward Britains
27、longer working hour? （ A） It firmly supports it. （ B） It pays no attention to it. （ C） It wants to get rid of it. 24 British companies may be against the EUs “Working Time Directive“ by asking their employees to work_. （ A） 52 hours （ B） 48 hours （ C） 45 hours 25 Which of the following is Annas beli
28、ef? （ A） French firms have made much use of opt-outs. （ B） British bosses may force workers to sign opt-outs. （ C） American corps dont need any opt-outs. 26 What will be the outcome of the commissions push for tighter definitions? （ A） Labour-market flexibility will be reduced. （ B） Corporate form-f
29、illing and regulation will become simple. （ C） A new directive will be devised. 27 What do we learn about Annas revision of the directive? （ A） She will appoint a new commission to revise it. （ B） She will have to give it up due to lack of time. （ C） She will make use of opt-out to revise it. 28 Whi
30、ch of the following is true of Britains practice? （ A） Most of British workers have to work more than 48 hours a week. （ B） British government doesnt want to change its policy voluntarily. （ C） Britains faster rate of economic growth is owed to its longer working hour. 六、 PART SIX 28 Read the articl
31、e below about selling sandwiches. Choose the correct word to fill each gap, from A, B or C. SANDWICH SUCCESS Britains sandwich business is expanding fast. Half the population buy sandwiches at least twice【 C1】 _week, and they are spending more【 C2】 _them【 C3】_sandwiches are made at home, while【 C4】
32、_from shops are selling in growing numbers. One reason is that packaging keeps sandwiches fresh for up to 48 hours, making【 C5】 _possible to mass-produce them centrally and distribute them widely.【 C6】 _reason is that petrol stations, wanting to expand the range of【 C7】_they sell, have quickly becom
33、e major outlets for sandwiches. The increase in sandwich sales has also been helped by changing social trends. Many people have stopped【 C8】 _family meals at home, and【 C9】 _choose the time and place to eat. Time has become more important than price,【 C10】_convenience is the most important reason【 C
34、11】 _all. Taken together, these changes are making the sandwich industry【 C12】 _into a very valuable business. 29 【 C1】 （ A） the （ B） a （ C） this 30 【 C2】 （ A） on （ B） at （ C） in 31 【 C3】 （ A） either （ B） much （ C） fewer 32 【 C4】 （ A） they （ B） all （ C） those 33 【 C5】 （ A） it （ B） them （ C） that 34
35、【 C6】 （ A） Another （ B） Other （ C） Next 35 【 C7】 （ A） which （ B） that （ C） what 36 【 C8】 （ A） have （ B） having （ C） had 37 【 C9】 （ A） also （ B） instead （ C） alternatively 38 【 C10】 （ A） unless （ B） whether （ C） although 39 【 C11】 （ A） of （ B） for （ C） by 40 【 C12】 （ A） grow （ B） growing （ C） grown 七
36、、 PART SEVEN 40 Read the memo and notes below. Complete the form below. Write a word, phrase or number in spaces 41-45 on your Answer Sheet. MEMO TO: Shirley Tang From: Sue Hill Here are some notes I have taken concerning a training course which the company wishes to organize. I should be grateful i
37、f you could transfer the details to the appropriate form. Advanced Training Course, 27-30 April, to be held at Head Office. Aspects/Problems/Issues of Product Development precise title to be announced later but general subject title OK for now. Already 21 staff have indicated wish to attend, but thi
38、s number is too large must unfortunately exclude 9 to bring number down. Conference Room will be too big, but Board Room should be ideal. TRAINING COURSE Commencement Date: 【 K1】 _ Duration: 【 K2】 _ Location: Building: Head Office Room: 【 K3】 _ Maximum No. of Participants: 【 K4】 _ Subject: 【 K5】 _ 4
39、1 【 K1】 42 【 K2】 43 【 K3】 44 【 K4】 45 【 K5】 BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 79答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 prepay 30 days in advance提前 30天预付款，可以半价订到 a deluxe room B选项 make your reservation and pay 30 days beforeyou come to live in our hotel与原文内容符合。故 B是正确答案。 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 Sat and Sun on weekends可从纽约飞往上海
40、。 23： 40为 at night也可以，排除 A和 C，故 B是正确答案。 3 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 as soon as possible： August最早， at thelowest price： USDl6最低，同时符合这两项条件的只有 Radio STB-29选 C。 4 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 Foreigners eligible to buy符合条件的外国人可以购买，排除 A。the most favourableprice是最有利的价格，而是不 the highestprice最高的价格，排除 B。 5 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 Requireme
41、nts中有 willing to assume additional responsibilities愿意承担附加更多的责任即 be willing to do extra work没有要求必须有工作经验，也没有要求必须是秘书。选 A。 二、 PART TWO 6 【正确答案】 F 【试题解析】 本句的意思是： “虽然接近周末时稍有回升，但总的趋势是向下的 ”。根据这个描述，图 F为正确答案。 7 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 本句的意思是： “在本周中期急剧上涨后，股价回落到周一的水平 ”。在所有 图表中只有图 E符合这一描述。 8 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本句的意思是： “股价在
42、本周早期下跌，虽然其后有迹象表明它们趋向平稳 ”。纵观所有图表，只有图 B为合适的答案。 9 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本句的意思是： “在一周中大部分时间里稳步上升后，股价回落到比最初水平低得多的点上 ”。那么，只有图 D为最合适的答案。 10 【正确答案】 H 【试题解析】 本句的意思是： “股价在本周买卖收盘时达到顶峰 ”。图 H为最合适的答案。 三、 PART THREE 11 【正确答案 】 B 12 【正确答案】 F 13 【正确答案】 G 14 【正确答案】 H 15 【正确答案】 E 四、 PART FOUR 16 【正确答案】 A 17 【正确答案】 A 18 【正确答
43、案】 C 19 【正确答案】 A 20 【正确答案】 B 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】 A 25 【正确答案】 B 26 【正确答案】 A 27 【正确答案】 C 28 【正确答案】 B 六、 PART SIX 29 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 a常常用在价格、等级和速度等前面，意思相当于 each， this week意思是 “这周 ”。 30 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 Spendon sth 是固定的搭配，意思是在某事方面花费 31 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 由于越来越多的人花钱购买三明
44、治。那么，在家里做的三明治就越来越少了。因此，这里应该使用否定意义的词 fewer。 32 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 参看 上题，这里指的是从商店里出售的三明治， that用于指代所指、暗示、提及或被理解的事物，它的复数形式是 those。 33 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 在这里只有 it可以做形式宾语，代替真正的宾语 “to mass-produce them”。意思是 “使得批量生产成为可能 ”。 34 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 another常常指 “一个不确定的一些或一组中的一个 ”， other后面要跟名词复数， next前面需要加上冠词。 35 【正确答案】 C
45、【试题解析】 在 “介词 +关系代词 ”或 “名词 (或数词 )+of+关系代词 ”的结构引导定语从句的时候，要使用 which，一般不用 that。 36 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 谓语动词 stop后面需要一个宾语，只有 having可以做宾语。 37 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 从意思来讲，这里是转折的意思，不是递进的关系，因此应该使用instead，意思是 “代替，改为 ”。 38 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 时间比价格更重要，但是便利才是最要的原因。这是个对比关系的句子。因此，使用 although，意思是 “但是 。然而 ”。 39 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 of all常常用在最高级比较的句子中，表示 “在所有的 中 ”。 40 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 在谓语动词 make后面的宾语补足语的动词不定式应该不带 “to”。 七、 PART SEVEN 41 【正确答案】 41756 42 【正确答案】 3 days 43 【正确答案】 Board Room 44 【正确答案】 12 45 【正确答案】 Aspects/Problems/ Issues of Product Development
