1、BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 83及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 Joan, our Shanghai agent, is to come to our company within this week. （ A） Joan, our Shanghai agent, has to come to our company in a week. （ B） Our Shanghai agent, Joan, is going to come to our company as planned before next week starts. （ C） Joan, our Shangh
2、ai agent, may come to our company within this week. 2 Press a third button so that the alarm is set. （ A） To set the alarm, you need to press the button three times. （ B） There are three buttons needed to set the alarm. （ C） After pressing a third button, you finish setting the alarm. 3 Send $ 30 fo
3、r catalog. Refundable against purchase. （ A） $ 30 will be returned if you buy the product. （ B） Customers should pay $ 30 for the catalog. （ C） The money can not be taken back. 4 if any problem occurs, contact your nearest Sony dealer, Whenever something goes wrong, _. （ A） call the local maintenanc
4、e engineer （ B） contact the seller closest to you （ C） repair it yourself 5 Meeting Hall Multi-language instant translation system, 4th floor. （ A） Translation is done at the same time. （ B） Speeches will be translated later. （ C） You will get translated version right away. 二、 PART TWO 5 Look at the
5、 Office plan below. For questions 6 10, who does these jobs? For each question, mark one letter A-H on your Answer Sheet.6 Who welcomes visitors and makes sure they go to the right office? 7 Who visits customers to show them samples? 8 Who purchases supplies for the company? 9 Who makes sure the com
6、panys 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 sales of cookers for four years from 1994 to 1997. Which chart does sentence 11-15 describe? For each sentence mark one letter A - H.11 The best year for sale of
7、 washing machines was 1995. 12 Sales during the last three years have fallen to the 1994 level. 13 After a steady increase in sales for two years, there was a sharp rise in 1996 but in 1997 sales remained steady without any further rise. 14 1996 was an exceptional year when an economic slump caused
8、a drop in international trade, hence the lower sales this year. 15 After rising steadily for two years, sales leveled out for a year only rise again the following year. 四、 PART FOUR 15 Read the advertisement below. Are the sentences(16-22)“Right“ or “Wrong“ ? If there is not enough information on an
9、swer “Right“ or “Wrong“, choose “Doesnt say“. For each sentence, mark one letter(A,B or C)on your Answer Sheet. JOIN A LEADING INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL COMPANY CBW, a leading international chemical company, currently based in Hangzhou, is seeking enthusiastic, hard-working PRC Nationals to fill newly
10、created positions in our Sales and Technical divisions. The successful candidates should possess the following qualifications: SALES REPRESENTATIVES (Positions available in Beijing, Dalian, Shanghai, Xiamen and Guangzhou) University degree, preferably in a technical discipline. At least three years
11、sales experience, preferably with a joint venture, in chemicals or a related field. A basic level of written and spoken English. TECHNICAL (Based in Guangzhou) Chemists: Masters degree or higher in Polymer Chemistry. At least three years relevant experience in the chemical field. Fluency in written
12、and spoken English. Qualified candidates should forward their resumes in English, with a letter detailing their interests in the positions and including salary expectations to the General Manager, CBW China, 18, Weimin Road, Guangzhou. 16 CBW is a leading international chemical company which is recr
13、uiting Chinese citizens to work in all parts of China. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 17 Successful candidates are needed to work in the three divisions. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 18 CBW will recruit sales representatives in other cities as its business develops in China. （ A） Rig
14、ht （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 19 If you want to apply for the position of Sales Representative, you must have three years sales experience in the chemical field. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 20 To be a senior chemist, you must have a basic command of written and spoken English. （ A） Right （
15、 B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 21 Qualified candidates should write to apply. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 22 The positions for chemists will be available in other part of China in the near future. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 五、 PART FIVE 22 Read the article below about a successful co
16、mpany. for each question 23-28 on the next page, choose the correct answer. Mark one letter(A,B or C)on your Answer Sheet. A Recipe for Success Not many companies can boast of having been in business for more than three and a half centuries. Yuzaburo Mogi, president and CEO of Kikkoman Corp. - the w
17、orlds leading manufacture of soy sauce is well aware however that the company cant rest on its laurels if its to successfully meet the challenge posed by its thousands of competitors globally. But Mogi -the first Japanese person to ever become an MBA from the Columbia Business School in 1961 loves a
18、 challenge. He learned American management methods through his studies at Columbia, as well as practical marketing know-how thanks to his experience as a product demonstrator, serving soy sauce in supermarkets and at international trade fairs during his summer breaks from his studies at Columbia, wh
19、ich has been a source of inspiration for him through the years. In 1957, the company established Kikkoman International, Inc. in San Francisco in order to launch full-scale sales and marketing activities in the US. Test kitchens were built and home economists were recruited to come up with recipes f
20、or American style dishes using soy sauce. The recipes were introduced in newspaper articles, on tiny recipe books. Kikkomans strategy of building a global company that acts locally has contributed greatly to its growth. Kikkoman hires local people to operate its plants outside Japan, and develops ma
21、rketing campaigns that appeal to consumers in overseas markets. The goal is to have consumers identify Kikkomans products as the leading locally made products in its field. “We have seen our soy sauce becoming more and more a part of the American lifestyle,“ Mogi says. Kikkoman has captured 56% of t
22、he US market, double that of its nearest competitor, and the company has the top share of the world market. Kikkoman is also a leader when it comes to quality. Its soy sauce is naturally brewed, unlike many of its rival products, which are chemically produced. Kikkomans commitment to high quality ha
23、s made it an unparalleled brand in recent decades, as consumers in the US and other countries have become more health-conscious and aware of the importance of truly natural food. “That is why our soy sauce has established itself as all-purpose seasoning, a dependable ingredient, in kitchens around t
24、he globe,“ Mogi says. 23 What has Mogi understood? （ A） A company should be more competitive. （ B） Successes in the past do not secure success in the future. （ C） Studying MBA can help a person be successful. 24 Mogi got his practical marketing skills_. （ A） through his MBA courses at Columbia Busin
25、ess School （ B） as a salesperson at trade fairs （ C） from his part-time jobs on vacations 25 What is the main purpose of setting up a company in San Francisco? （ A） To obtain market share in the USA. （ B） To create recipes fit for the American people. （ C） To sell soy sauce all around the USA. 26 Th
26、e company developed rapidly because_. （ A） it was able to adapt to local marketplace （ B） its marketing strategy was global （ C） its products satisfied customers 27 What does Mogi say about his product in the USA? （ A） The product has conquered America. （ B） It was unique and popular. （ C） It has be
27、en influencing the American way of living. 28 What can we conclude about Kikkoman? （ A） The company has made more profit in the USA than in Japan. （ B） Its leader is far-sighted and enterprising. （ C） It has planned to move to the USA. 六、 PART SIX 28 Read the introduction below about a company train
28、ing programme. Choose the correct word to fill each gap, from A,B or C on the opposite page. For each question 29-40, mark one letter(A. B or C)on your Answer Sheet. We support a staff development programme for all our employees. Courses are divided【 C1】 _two categories: technical training and perso
29、nal development. In the first year of training staff follow a structured personal development programme【 C2】 _is designed to teach the skills needed【 C3】 _succeed in the commercial world communication and business awareness, for example.【 C4】_the same time, technical training courses teach the skill
30、s needed for a particular job,【 C5】 _as product design techniques. In addition to training, there is【 C6】 _regular individual supervision.【 C7】_recruits have a training manager, who guides their individual staff development. Practical experience is gained in the company while【 C8】 _on a variety of t
31、eam projects. These projects【 C9】 _last for a few months or for several years. The company provides a friendly atmosphere where we have managed to maintain【 C10】_the pressures of rapid growth. This continuing growth contributes【 C11】_a stimulating, exciting workplace, and creates excellent prospects
32、 for the individual at all levels【 C12】 _the organization. 29 【 C1】 （ A） into （ B） from （ C） by 30 【 C2】 （ A） who （ B） which （ C） where 31 【 C3】 （ A） for （ B） to （ C） of 32 【 C4】 （ A） At （ B） In （ C） During 33 【 C5】 （ A） so （ B） like （ C） such 34 【 C6】 （ A） also （ B） too （ C） and 35 【 C7】 （ A） Every
33、 （ B） All （ C） Whole 36 【 C8】 （ A） work （ B） worked （ C） working 37 【 C9】 （ A） may （ B） ought （ C） need 38 【 C10】 （ A） however （ B） despite （ C） although 39 【 C11】 （ A） through （ B） across （ C） to 40 【 C12】 （ A） between （ B） under （ C） within 七、 PART SEVEN 40 Read the memo and advertisement below. C
34、omplete the order form on the next page. Write a word, phrase or number in spaces 41-45.Worthington LTD.125 China Tower, Fu Xin St.Beijing, 100000Tel: 5211000Fax: 5211001 MEMOTO: Mary Lin FROM: Nick Smith DATE: Aug. 25 SUBJECT: Office furnitureMESSAGE: We need some new chairs for visitors in the rec
35、eption area. Can you arrange it? We need 10 comfortable chairs in either blue or green. The maximum amount you can spend is $600. ADVERTISEMENT Household Designs &Co Ltd. 22 Hisgh St. Beijing, 100021 Tel: 76322555 Fax, 7632666ORDER FORMCUSTOMER DETALLSName: Mary Forward:Company: 【 K1】_Company addres
36、s: 125 China Tower, FuXin st. , Beijing, 100000Tel: 【 K2】_Fax: 5211001 ORDER DETAILSItem: 【 K3】 _Quantity/Amount: 【 K4】_Color: 【 K5】 _ 41 【 K1】 42 【 K2】 43 【 K3】 44 【 K4】 45 【 K5】 BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 83答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 B 2 【正确答案】 C 3 【正确答案】 A 4 【正确答案】 B 5 【正确答案】 A 二 、 PART TWO 6 【正确答案】 G 【试题
37、解析】 接待来宾并引导到正确的部门当然应该是 Ms Wright的工作，她是位接待员。 7 【正确答案】 E 【试题解析】 拜访并给顾客作样品演示，这应该是销售代表做的工作，即Mr Brown。 8 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 为公司采购物品的人员，即采购员 Mrs Edwards。 9 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 检查产品质量的人员，就是质量控制员 Ms Havers。 10 【正确答案】 A 【试 题解析】 察看公司的开支和利润情况的人，应该是会计 Mr Hampson。 三、 PART THREE 11 【正确答案】 A 12 【正确答案】 A 13 【正确答案】 F 14 【正
38、确答案】 D 15 【正确答案】 B 四、 PART FOUR 16 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 CBW设在杭州，从 “currently based inHangzhou”可知。 17 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 原文中的信息是： “Positions availablein Beijing， Dalian，Shanghai， Xiamen andGuangzhou。 ”该公司招聘的人员只是在中国的部分城市工作。 18 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 文中没有提到应聘人员是否会在三个分部工作的相关信息。 19 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 原文是： “At least three
39、years sales experience， preferably with a joint venture， inchemicals or a related field。 ” 20 【 正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 原文是： “Fluency in written and spokenEnglish。 ”是熟练、流利的英语读写能力，而不是基础的读写能力。 21 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 原文是： “forward their resumes in Eng-lish， with a letter ” 22 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 文中没有提到将来是否会有在其他城市的招聘计划。
40、 五、 PART FIVE 23 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 原文信 息： Yuzaburo Mogi， is wellaware however that the company cant reston its laurels if its to successfully meet thechallenge posed by its thousands of competltors globally他意识到不能沉浸在过去的荣誉上，也就是说，过去的成功不能确保将来也成功。 24 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 原文信息： as well as practical marketing kno
41、whow thanks to his experience as aproduct demonstrator。 Knowhow意思是技能、能力。也就是说，他的市场技能源于他在假期的兼职工作实践。 25 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 原文信息： In 1957， the company established Kikkoman International， InC inSan Francisco in order to launch fullscalesales and marketing activities in the US在旧金山成立的这家公司的主要目的是开展全方位的在美国的销售和市场
42、活动。即：在全美国销售 soy sauce。 26 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 原文信息 : Kikkomans strategy ofbuilding a global company and acts locallyhas contributed greatly to its growth他建立的一家全球性的公司但是所有的运作都是以地方化为主如雇用当地人的。 也就是说，它的快速发展得益于它能够调整适应当地的市场。 27 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 原文信息： “We have seen our soysauce becoming more and more a part ofthe
43、 American lifestyle， ”Mogi says， Mogi说；我们已经看到我们生产的酱油已经成为美国生活方式中的一个越来越重要的组成部分。 28 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 综观全文，我们不难发现： Mogi是一个有远见的、有事业心的、有进取心的这样 一个人。因此， B是正确答案。全文并没有出现关于该公司在美国与日本所得利润的比较，也没有相关数据，故 A无法得出；文章第二段中提到， 1957年，公司在美国建立，故 C是错误的。 六、 PART SIX 29 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 be divided into是固定词组，表示 “被分成 ” ； Courses ar
44、e divided into two categories(课程分为两类 )。 30 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 这个位置是定语从句的主语， which指代 structured personal development programme。 31 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 need后面是动词 succeed，需要用 to；如果是 for或 of，后面动词应该是现在分词 ing形式。 32 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 at与 the same time固定搭配，表示 “与此同时 ”。 33 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 列举事例时用 such as，比方说。 34 【正确答案】
45、 A 【试题解析】 too同样有 “也 ”的意思，但通常放句尾。 35 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 every后面应接名词单数， whole前面应有定冠词，都不合要求。 36 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 while引导的状语从句，表示伴随动作，动词用 ing形式。 37 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 后面说几个月到几年也未可知，前面就不能用 ought应该或 need需要，而要用 may也许，表示猜测。 38 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 however和 although都是连接句子用的， despite可以接词。 39 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 contribute to
46、促成，和后面描绘的工作环境搭配。 40 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 within表示 “内部 ”， individual at all levels within the organization公司内部各级人员。 七、 PART SEVEN 41 【正确答案】 Worthington LTD 【试题解析】 此表为 customer details客户详情，此处， company应为订购货物的公司，备忘录左上方的信头为本公司详情，公司名称 Worthington LTD。 42 【正确答案】 5.211e+006 【试题解析】 Tel也在信头中， 5211000，而且也可根据后面的 Fax判断出。 43 【正确答案】 Office chairs， C470202 【试题解析】 Item款项，项目客户公司所要购买的标的物为 chairs 44 【正确答案】 10 【试题解析】 数量是备忘录中写明的 10把。 45 【正确答案】 blue， green 【试题解析】 颜色同样写明 either blue orgreen。
