1、BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 81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 Building Di
5、rectory below. For Questions 6-10, decide which floor each person should go to. For each question, mark one letter(A-G)on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. A. SJ Shipping Company 8th Floor B. Fengxiang International Business English Training Centre 9th Floor C. Steven Translat
6、ion Agency 10th Floor D. Snow Law Firm 11th Floor E. Lingjiang Textile Import and Export Corporation 12th Floor F. Zhangshu International Tourist Agency 14th Floor G. Vending office 15th Floor H. want ad 17th Floor 6 Tom wants to improve his business English level. 7 Joan is going to make her new pr
7、oduct known to the public. 8 Smith meets some contract problems. 9 Emma plans to travel to Australia and New Zealand. 10 Ashley has some business Korean documents which she doesnt understand at all. 三、 PART THREE 10 Look at the chart below. It shows the shareholder returns produced by winning, climb
8、ing and losing companies over eight-year period. Which year 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 year, the returns to shareholders by Winners leveled out while the returns by Losers had a sudd
9、en drop. 12 The returns generated by Losers rose gently in this year, meanwhile the returns by Climbers increased greatly and Winners abruptly. 13 Although Losers returns were lower than Climbers, it increased steadily just as Winners did. 14 Shareholders got a bit more returns from Losers than the
10、previous year before their returns declined; however, the returns of Climbers remained almost the same. 15 Compared to the slightly increasing returns of Climbers and Winners in this year, the returns of Losers decreased a bit. 四、 PART FOUR 15 Read the article below about a city. Are sentences 16-22
11、 given below “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 Sheet. Welcome to Amsterdam Amsterdam is a city of many faces. It is the capital of the Netherlands, even though it
12、 is not the seat of Parliament or the government. Amsterdam is more than just a capital however. It is the essence of the Netherlands: not just because it is the largest city in the country, but more particularly because it is the mainspring of our countrys economic, social and cultural life. Alread
13、y more than seven hundred years old, our compact city has more of which it can be proud: world-class orchestras and dance groups, more than forty renowned museums, almost a thousand restaurants serving cuisine from countries around the globe, gabled mansions and magnificent churches from the 17th ce
14、ntury Golden Age. But, as Amsterdammers, we are most proud of our tradition of hospitality. We really want every one to feel at home. You will find this friendliness and helpfulness everywhere: at the Tourist Office, in our hotels and restaurants, at our colourful street markets and distinctive Haut
15、e Couture shops, in our brown cafes and nightclubs. Whether you are a business executive or a tourist, you will find people here eager to talk with you usually in your own language. Multilingualism is another feature in which the Dutch take pride. 16 Government officials are working in Rotterdam. （
16、A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 17 Amsterdam has an influence on the whole country in many aspects. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 18 Amsterdammers have got few places to spend their leisure time. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 19 The city has enjoyed a long history. （ A） Right （ B
17、） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 20 Residents there are very alert to strangers. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 21 People there can speak several languages. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 22 The city is also a famous port. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 五、 PART FIVE 22 Read the text and
18、answer questions 23-30. For questions 23-26, choose the correct answer. Mark one letter(A-C). Modifying copy density level for AUTO exposure mode On leaving the factory, the photocopies is set to AUTO NORMAL(“A“)and it is unlikely that most users will need to change this setting for most of their wo
19、rk. However, if you do need to change the copy density to suit your individual preference for all your work or for a lot of pages, carry out the following procedures, 1. Press and hold the EXPOSURE key for 10 seconds. The level at which the photocopier has been set will now be indicated by a blinkin
20、g light at AUTO NORMAL. 2. Next select AUTO NORMAL(“L“), AUTO DARK(“D“)or AUTO NORMAL(“A“)by pressing down the EXPOSURE key. Note that each time the EXPOSURE key is pressed , the setting changes in the following order: AUTO NORMAL(“A“), AUTO LIGHT(“L“), AUTO DARK(“D“), and then starts over again. 3.
21、 Wait approximately 5 seconds after selecting the new level. Then release the EXPOSURE key. When both the selected indicator and the READY indicator light up , the copy density level adjustment is completed. Modifying copy density level for MANUAL exposure mode Use the manual mode if you want to adj
22、ust the exposure for only a few copies. You may need to do this certain pages you are copying , which are very light or very dark. For example, if you want to copy a few pages which are extremely dark, you will want to use the MANUAL exposure mode to make them lighter. Press the EXPOSURE key for onl
23、y a second to change from AUTO NORMAL(“A“)to MANUAL LIGHT(also “A“)and again to change to MANUAL LIGHT(“L“). If you press the key again, you will select AUTO NORMAL(“D“). Finally, if you press it once again, the photocopier will return to the AUTO NORMAL setting. 23 When you buy a new Keane photocop
24、ier, the machine is set to_. （ A） EXPOSURE （ B） AUTO NORMAL （ C） MANUAL NORMAL 24 To change the density level, first press_. （ A） the EXPOSURE key （ B） either the LIGHT or DARK key （ C） the NORMAL key 25 If you want to change from AUTO NORMAL to AUTO NORMAL, press the EXPOSURE key_. （ A） 10 seconds
25、（ B） 5 seconds （ C） only 1 second 26 You should use the MANUAL exposure mode if you want to change the exposure level for （ A） all your work （ B） only a few copies （ C） a lot of pages 26 For Questions 27 30, choose the correct letter. Mark one letter(A-F). A. AUTO NORMAL B. MANUAL NORMAL C. AUTO LIG
26、HT D. MANUAL LIGHT E. AUTO DARK F. MANUAL DARK 27 If you have just bought your photocopier and you hold down the EXPOSURE key for ten seconds, you will see a flashing light at_. 28 If the Exposure level is set at LIGHT and you, press the EXPOSURE key twice once, you will change the setting to_. 29 I
27、f you are at AUTO NORMAL(“A“)and you press the EXPOSURE key twice for only a second or two, you will change the setting to_. 30 If you are at MANUAL NORMAL and you press the EXPOSURE key three times, you change the setting to_. 六、 PART SIX 30 Read the information about the communication of informati
28、on in business. Choose the best word to fill each gap. For each question mark one letter A,B or C. A number of business people still believe that information is power and constantly question how【 C1】 _people need to know. As a result, they tell employees【 C2】 _as much as they think is essential【 C3】
29、 _them to do particular jobs. Furthermore【 C4】 _business people have been taught【 C5】 _to communicate effectively and【 C6】 _they communicate very badly at all levels. Recent research shows that【 C7】 _most serious problems experienced by modern business are communication【 C8】 _. Research has also sho
30、wn that there is a clear link【 C9】 _good communication in a business and the motivation of the employees. Newsletters and notices are not【 C10】 _, It is the attitude and behavior of business managers which【 C11】 _all the difference. Unfortunately, at present a lot of employees do not believe all the
31、 information they receive from their managers【 C12】 _. They feel, that the managers themselves are out of touch with their staff. 31 【 C1】 （ A） much （ B） many （ C） far 32 【 C2】 （ A） enough （ B） only （ C） not 33 【 C3】 （ A） for （ B） to （ C） by 34 【 C4】 （ A） few （ B） a few （ C） the few 35 【 C5】 （ A） wh
32、y （ B） how （ C） what 36 【 C6】 （ A） despite that （ B） consequently （ C） for that purpose 37 【 C7】 （ A） some of （ B） some （ C） some of that 38 【 C8】 （ A） ones （ B） those （ C） them 39 【 C9】 （ A） from （ B） with （ C） between 40 【 C10】 （ A） too much （ B） enough （ C） too little 41 【 C11】 （ A） making （ B） m
33、ade （ C） make 42 【 C12】 （ A） as （ B） although （ C） after 七、 PART SEVEN 42 Read the memo and letter below. Complete the form that follows. Write a word or phrase(in CAPITAL LETTERS)or a number on lines 41 - 45 on your Answer Sheet. MEMOTo: Bill Stuart From: Kate Grant Date: October 17 This is part of
34、 the information you need about the Global M&A Research Center. Ill send you more about it this afternoon. The Global M&A Research Center was established jointly by the Institute of World Economics & Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Science(CASS), the China Europe International Business Sch
35、ool(CEIBS)and China M&A Network in November 2001. It is a non-profit professional research institution specializing in domestic and international M&A analysis and research. The Center researches global M&A trends and helps domestic enterprises meet the WTO challenge. It provides authoritative resear
36、ch reports and strategic guidance to the Chinese Government and SOEs. The Center also provides a platform for the Chinese academic community to discuss and promote new ideas.BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟 试卷 81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】 B 7 【正确答案】
37、G 8 【正确答案】 D 9 【正确答案】 F 10 【正确答案】 C 三、 PART THREE 11 【正确答案】 C 12 【正确答案】 H 13 【正确答案】 A 14 【正确答案】 B 15 【正确答案】 E 四、 PART FOUR 16 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 作为荷兰的首都，但是它不是政府和议会所在地 (even though it is not the seatof Parliament or the government)，但是没有提到 Rotterdam是政府所在地。 17 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 阿姆斯特丹是荷兰的经济、社交和文化中心 (it is th
38、e mainspring of our countryseconomic， social and cultural life)，因此， 它影响着全国的方方面面。 18 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 该城市有一流的乐队和舞蹈团，众多著名博物馆、上千家全世界风味的餐馆等等 (world-class orchestras and dancegroups， more than forty renowned museums， almost a thousand restaurants serving cuisinefrom countries around the globe)，因此，阿姆斯特丹人有很
39、多的消遣。 19 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 该城市已经有 700的历史 (Alreadymore than seven hundred years old)，因此，可谓历史悠久。 20 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 阿姆斯特丹人拥有好客的传统，并为此感到自豪 (as Amsterdammers， we aremost proud of our tradition of hospitality )，因此，他们不会总提防外来者。 21 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 另一个值得他们自豪的是他们都通晓多种语言 (Multilingualism is another featurein whi
40、ch the Dutch take pride)。 22 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 此文没有提到足够的信息让我们来判断阿姆斯特丹是否是个著名的港口。 五、 PART FIVE 23 【正确答案】 B 24 【正确答案】 A 25 【正确答案】 C 26 【正确答案】 B 27 【正确答案】 A 28 【正确答案】 E 29 【正确答案】 D 30 【正确答案】 A 六、 PART SIX 31 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 How much这里是动词 question的宾语从句中动词 know的宾语。由于 information是不可数名词，因此使用 much。 32 【正确答案】 B
41、 【试题解析】 从上下文看，这里不能使用否定词 not，只是说，一些厂方仅仅告诉雇员基本的信息。 33 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 这是使用了一个固定结构： it is + 形容词 + for+sb +to do sth即：动词不定式的复合结构作从句中的主语。 (注 : as后可以省略 it) 34 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 根据上下文和表示进一步意思的副词 furthermore，这里应该使用否定意思的词 few。 35 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此处应填表示方式的 how。 36 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 Consequently因此，表示对上面的行为总结。 37 【
42、正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 Most是最高级，需要加上定冠词或者 that，这里指的是哪些严重问题中的一部分。 38 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 ones指代 problems。 39 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 “link betweenand” 是固定的搭配，意思是：连接两者，两者之间的联系。 40 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 从句子来看， “notice are not” 应该表示的是否定的意思，因此，本题应该选择 enough。 41 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 Make all the difference固定词组，意思是： “关系重大，大不相同 ”。这里缺少表示现
43、在时态的谓语动词，因此选择 C。 42 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 As引导出后面的原因状语从句。全句的意思是：因为雇员们觉得经理们本人就不同他们接触。 七、 PART SEVEN 43 【正确答案】 3 44 【正确答案】 INTERNATIONAL， ANALYSIS(AND)RESEARCH 【试题解析】 原文信息： It is a non-profitprofessional research institution speciali-zing in domestic and international M&Aanalysis and research 45 【正确答案】 MEET THE WTO CHALLENGE 【试题解析】 原文信息； The Center researches global M&A trendsand helps domestic enterprises meet theWTO challenge 46 【正确答案】 GOVERNMENT 【试题解析】 原文信息： It provides authoritative research reports and strategic guidance to the Chinese Government and SOEs 47 【正确答案】 2001
