1、BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 86及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 Business Club Annual Dinner Tickets on sale from the next week advance purchase essential. （ A） Queue here to buy tickets for this event. （ B） You must have tickets for this event. （ C） Tickets are now on sale for this event. 2 Wednesdays Sales Meeting will b
2、egin 15 minutes earlier than planned boardroom as usual. What has changed? （ A） The day of the meeting. （ B） The time of the meeting. （ C） The place of the meeting. 3 A Villa to Let: 150 sq meters of 3 stories A beautiful garden in the front with flowers $3,200 per month At least rent for one year I
3、f you intend to rent it, you will have to rent it for_. （ A） 2 years at most （ B） 1 year at most （ C） 1 year leastways 4 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
4、is processed （ B） when the goods are delivered （ C） when they place an order 5 Take Care Not to Leave Things Behind. （ A） Most probably you see this on a fire engine （ B） Most probably you see this in a cinema or theater （ C） Most probably you see this on the highway 二、 PART TWO 5 Look at the list b
5、elow. It shows the contents of a business magazine. For questions 6 10, decide which section(A H)would be most suitable for each person or company on the opposite page. For each question, mark one letter(A-H)on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. In this Months Magazine A. Merge
6、rs and acquisitions B. Making stores more attractive C. Recent moves to senior positions D. Comparing potential suppliers E. The latest developments in information technology F. How to improve productivity G. CV this months profile: a top financial manager H. Transferring central control of your bus
7、iness 6 The Chief Executive of a newly merged manufacturing company wishes to read about ideas for raising output without increasing costs. 7 A retail chains senior management want to find out about relocating managerial authority and responsibility to lower levels in the organization. 8 A recently
8、appointed Purchasing Officer needs to learn what to look for when deciding which firms to buy goods from. 9 A chain that sells computer games would like ideas for improving the design and layout of its outlets. 10 The new Chief Executive of a major electronics manufacturer wants to see if his appoin
9、tment is mentioned in the magazine. 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 sentence mark the correct letter A - H. Do not use any letter more than once.11
10、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 average. 13 Despite a drop in the national average, the rate of unemployment remain
11、ed 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 began to reflect the national situation and decreased. 四、 PART FOUR 15 Read the arti
12、cle below. 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, mark one letter(A.B or C)on your Answer Sheet. LEARNING MACHINE A COMBINATION OF ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATION TO MAKE LEARNING FUN! EASY!
13、FAST! Learning the old way is frustrating and boring. You used to have to read books or manuals and memorize facts and figures. Within hours, 90% of what you learned was forgotten forever. No more. The old ways of learning have been replaced by the worlds most powerful accelerated learning technolog
14、y. Combining interactive technology with information and entertaining guided programs, learning is made fun, easy, and fast. STEP ONE: Active learning Follow along with the visual aids while you are guided by instructions. Each interactive lesson makes it possible for you to absorb at your own pace.
15、 STEP TWO: Passive Learning When instructed youll lower your Light Shield and an amazing light and sound show alters your mind-state, opens a window into your learning centres, and makes the learning session rooted in your memory. 16 It is a passive learning machine. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesn
16、t say 17 This machine helps you learn Chinese easily. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 18 The old way of learning makes you forget everything. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 19 You can use this machine to learn at a speed you prefer. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 20 First you lea
17、rn in the active way and then in the passive way. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 21 Dont be disturbed by noise or other people while using the learning machine. （ A） Right （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 22 The light and sound from the Light Shield make you forget what you are learning. （ A） Right
18、 （ B） Wrong （ C） Doesnt say 五、 PART FIVE 22 Read the text below about a retail group. For each question 23 -28, choose the correct answer. Mark one letter(A,B or C)on your Answer Sheet. NOT JUST A SHOP! In his yearly report, the Chairman of a chain of retail outlets writes about the financial aspect
19、s of the business and describes the work which the company has done to benefit people in the areas where their shops are located. It continues to be an important part of our company policy to be responsible for the health and welfare of people in the areas which we serve. In the past year, we have c
20、oncentrated especially on education and training, and have invested over $ 5,000,000 in this and other areas ranging from the care of the old to the arts. Let us look at these first. We have, as always, financed health research and care projects helping not only the old but also children and the dis
21、abled. We were especially pleased this year to provide alarms for disabled people who live alone and to run programmes which help children understand better the problems facing disabled people. The Groundwork Foundation encourages young people in poor areas to improve their environment, while the Sc
22、hools Prom concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London includes 20,000 children nationwide. Both of these were given financial help. As mentioned above, in the last year we have been active in supporting a range of education projects. Two of our managers are now out of the company on 1-year projects,
23、 training young people for work in the retail industry and improving the quality of the teaching they receive. In addition, we have started a programme of 3-month schemes which our managerial staff are able to benefit from without having to take a long break from their jobs. Schools and universities
24、 have also benefited. A London Business School received $ 50,000 to develop a training programme for UK school staff, giving them the skills necessary to manage their own schools. A major University has received a promise of $ 100,000 over 5 years to fund a new teaching post in international retaili
25、ng. This will allow 22 more students to study this subject each year. Its not only that the company supports good work for other people. Members of staff themselves are encouraged to join the company Give as You Earn system, to give money to others, especially those organizations working for the ben
26、efit of the local area. In such cases the company often gives its support by making an additional contribution. We look forward to committing even more money to these and other projects in the coming year. 23 In the past year $ 5,000,000 was spent on_. （ A） looking after old people （ B） all the comp
27、any projects （ C） education and training 24 This years special help for the disabled has concentrated on_. （ A） improving their security （ B） providing them with training programmes （ C） research into their illnesses 25 The Schools Prom concert is for children from_. （ A） poor parts of the country （
28、 B） London only （ C） all over the country 26 An advantage with one of the education projects is that the managers_. （ A） are usually good teachers （ B） rarely leave the company （ C） can continue their careers 27 The company gave some financial assistance to_. （ A） allow more people to study at a hig
29、h level （ B） promote retailing jobs in schools （ C） train students in schools management 28 The company_. （ A） only pays into projects that the staff choose （ B） is keen for staff to help the local community （ C） expects staff to support only local projects 六、 PART SIX 28 Read the article below abou
30、t team-building. 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)on your Answer Sheet. TEAM-BUILDING THROUGH ACTIVITIES Nowadays, company bosses are increasingly trying to find unusual team-building events as part of their training programme
31、. An activity park【 C1】 _. Fast-track has just opened to offer【 C2】 _events to attract the corporate entertainment market,【 C3】 _【 C4】 _is growing all the time. The park is situated just a few kilometres outside the city centre【 C5】 _it provides events that【 C6】 _entertain as well as train. Clients
32、can try outdoor attractions such as sailing or climbing,【 C7】_availability clearly depends entirely【 C8】 _the weather. Activities【 C9】_kind are perfect team-building exercises. Tom has【 C10】 _been to an activity park before, explained James Black, a company manager. Before we came, I didnt think we【
33、 C11】 _enjoy ourselves so much and I didnt expect the huge difference that Fast-tracks programme has【 C12】_to my team. Now we work better together than we did before. 29 【 C1】 （ A） calling （ B） calls （ C） called 30 【 C2】 （ A） such （ B） like （ C） so 31 【 C3】 （ A） at （ B） for （ C） in 32 【 C4】 （ A） who
34、 （ B） which （ C） what 33 【 C5】 （ A） and （ B） but （ C） or 34 【 C6】 （ A） ought （ B） will （ C） shall 35 【 C7】 （ A） because （ B） although （ C） since 36 【 C8】 （ A） on （ B） of （ C） with 37 【 C9】 （ A） a （ B） these （ C） this 38 【 C10】 （ A） still （ B） ever （ C） never 39 【 C11】 （ A） must （ B） would （ C） might
35、 40 【 C12】 （ A） made （ B） had （ C） done 七、 PART SEVEN 40 Read the memo and the CV of an application below. Complete the candidate information that follows. Write a word, phrase(in CAPITAL LETTERS)or a number on lines 41 -45 on your Answer Sheet. Memo To: Joan From: Steven Joan, I got this CV from an
36、 applicant this morning. I find he might be the person we need. Could you please read the CV carefully and fill in the Applicant Information Form? Then please pass the Form on to the Human Resources Manager and ask him to arrange an interview for the applicant. Thank you. Steven Kevin Miguel Willis
37、Address: 1090 Madison Avenue Sheboygan W 153081 e-mail, kmwcom Res. Phone Sales Vice-President, Valentine International, 2205 Jackson Street Oshkosh, W 154901 Applicant Information Form First name: 【 K1】 _ Post code: 【 K2】 _ Present post: 【 K3】 _ Former job: 【 K4】 _ Interests: Mountain biking, hikin
38、g, skiing, sailing, References company: 【 K5】 _ 41 【 K1】 42 【 K2】 43 【 K3】 44 【 K4】 45 【 K5】 BEC商务英语（初级）阅读模拟试卷 86答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 Tickets on sale from the next week意思是：下周开始售票，但是重点在 “advancepurchase essential”提前购票是不可或缺的。即；凭票入场。 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 15 minutes earlier than planned比原计划提
39、前 15分钟，那么，也就是说，会议是时间改变了。 3 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 最后一句话， “At least rent for one year”至少租一年。选项中的leastways意思是： “至少，无论如何 ”。 4 【正确答案】 C 【试题 解析】 Unless paid for at time of ordering意思是： “除非在订货时付过款。 ”ordering=placing a order 5 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 Leave sth behind留下，遗留。请注意不要忘了带好自己的东西。 二、 PART TWO 6 【正确答案】 F 【试题解析】 公司的
40、 CEO想要提高不增加消费而提高输出，就是要提高产量，所以选择 F。 7 【正确答案】 H 【试题解析】 一个连锁零售企业的高级管理人员希望能找到 如何重新定位管理权威和责任到较低的水平，就是 H中提到的商业管理。 8 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 采购员需要学习什么时候决定为公司购买什么物品，所以要学会比较潜在的供应商。 9 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 句中讲到电脑游戏为提高受欢迎度而改进设计和店面设计，与 B如何使商店更吸引注意力有关联。 10 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 新的 CEO想要看到他某次提到的那本杂志，暗藏着这是对新长官表现自己的机会，所以选择 C如何更快的升职。 三
41、、 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。 12 【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
42、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显示的情况一致。 四、 PART FOUR 16 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 学习第一步 Active learning主动式学习，第二步 Passive learning被动式学习，所以说 It is a passive learning machine (纯被动式 )是错误的。选B。 17 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 文中并未提到学习的具体内容。选 C。 18 【正确答案
43、】 B 【试题解析】 Within hours 90 of what you learnedwas forgotten forever可见并不是 forgeteverything。选 B。 19 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 At a speed you prefer与文中 at yourown pace(以 你自己的速度 )意思相同。选 A。 20 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 首先为主动式学习，然后为被动式学习，与原文相符。选 A。 21 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 文中并未提及是否在用此机器时不应被噪声和别人干扰。选 C。 22 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 此时的光和声音能够
44、改变你的精神状态，促进记忆而不是忘记所有的东西。选 B。 五、 PART FIVE 23 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 In the past year， we have concentratedespecially on education and training， andhave invested over $5， 000， 000 in this andother areas去年我们把注意力放在了教育和培训上，投资了超过 500万美元。 24 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 We were especially pleased this year toprovide alarms f
45、or disabled people helpchildren understand better the problemsfacing disabled people由此可知。今年我们埘残疾人的特别帮助的重点放在给他们提供培训上。 25 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 原文信息： the Schools Prom concertincludes 20， 000 children nationwide Nationwide意思是 “全国性的，在全国范围内 ”，即： all over the country。 26 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 原文信息： training young peo
46、ple forwork in the retail industry and improving thequality of the teaching they receive由此看出，具有丰富经验的经理们往往是好的老师。 27 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 参看上题。 28 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 原文信息： In such cases the companyoften gives its support by making an addi-tional contribution在这种情况下，公司常通过额外捐赠的方式提供支持。这种情况指的是：雇员向当地的一些组织捐款 Members
47、 of staff themselves to givemoney to others， especially those organiza-tions。 六、 PART SIX 29 【正确答案】 C 30 【正确答案】 A 31 【正确答案】 C 32 【正确答案】 B 33 【正确答案】 A 34 【正确答案】 B 35 【正确答案】 B 36 【正确答案】 A 37 【正确答案】 C 38 【正确答案】 C 39 【正确答案】 B 40 【正确答案】 A 七、 PART SEVEN 41 【正确答案】 KEVIN 42 【正确答案】 W 153081 43 【正确答案】 EXPORT CLERK 44 【正确答案】 MARKETING ASSISTANT 45 【正确答案】 VALENTINE INTERNATIONAL
