1、BEC商务英语（高级）阅读模拟试卷 77及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 0 Look at the statements below and the views on the opposite page expressed by five different people about their careers in retailing. Which view (A, B, C, D or E) does each statement 1-8 refer to? For each statement 1-8, mark one letter (A, B, C, D or E) on yo
2、ur Answer Sheet. You will need to use some of these letters more than once. ACAREERIN RETAILING Keeping the customer satisfied is central to the retail business. But how much job satisfaction can workers in the retail trade expect? Five people who work in retailing talk about their careers. A Steve
3、Cain is deputy director of trading for a large supermarket. He says, “When I moved into the retail sector I found it offered more tangible achievements and rewards than my previous business consultancy work. The power base has changed in the industry, and its the retailers who are now driving things
4、 forward. Before, buyers waited for the product to come in and negotiated the price with the manufacturers, but now in food retailing, its the retailers themselves who are developing their own brands and fixing prices, so that makes it an exciting field to work in.“ B Virginia Clement is support and
5、 development manager for a large clothing department store. “This means I am responsible for all the buying and merchandising. This demands teamwork, and for me this is one of the most attractive aspects of working at head office. You have a lot of contact with people, from shop floor staff to suppl
6、iers. We work in a very open environment and were very team orientated. Each team is responsible for getting a particular product to the store on time and in the right quantities.“ C Tim Edlund, who works in buying for a large clothing store, says, “The buyer has to have some flair for design, but b
7、alancing that, you need a strategic view and business acumen. There are numerous factors influencing a buyers choice of product range for each season. I have to be aware of current trends in the suppliers market, competitors activity and both local and global customer demand. I go all over Britain t
8、o keep abreast of this information. Working hours are very irregular, so its the complete opposite to a 9 to 5 job. It can be extremely exhausting, but I love it.“ D Diane Maxwell is buying controller for womens wear for a home shopping catalogue company. She says that, despite the hard work, her jo
9、b remains varied and satisfying. “Ive gained a huge range of skills with the company in all kinds of fields, both through formal courses and by means of on-the-job training. The scope of the buying role is extremely broad. Its not just about the product. The focus of the job is on producing a profit
10、able range and that requires extensive business knowledge.“ E Jan Shaw is personnel director of a supermarket. She says, “What we really want to do in our company is take on people with a real interest in trade rather than managers who only want to complete a job as fast as possible. Our new graduat
11、e recruitment programme aims to do exactly that. The induction programme introduces all aspects of working for our company, giving early responsibility and first-hand experience of the companys working culture. Career development within the company is based on general management skills rather than p
12、ecialisation, so whatever department they are in, employees will focus on similar aims.“ 1 The way this market operates has been transformed. 2 New employees are given an overview of how the company works. 3 Ive increased my business expertise since joining the company. 4 I enjoy working in retail m
13、ore than in my former job. 5 Working closely with other people is an important feature of this job. 6 Company training is organised so that all staff share common goals. 7 I need to keep up to date with developments in my field. 8 My business would like to employ only people genuinely committed to a
14、 career in retailing. 二、 PART TWO 8 Read this text taken from an article about how the accountants influence the decisions. Choose the best sentence to fill each of the gaps. For each gap 9 14, mark one letter (A H) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. How the Accountants Infl
15、uence the Decisions Accountants in industry are often asked to evaluate projects. H . Many people think it must be straightforward, but, like many publishing contracts, the devil lies in the detail. (9) . There is a high level of front-end investment in trying to “break“ (popularise) an artist which
16、 usually comprises a non-returnable advance on royalties, recording costs, promotional costs and tour support costs which sometimes even extend to large “buy-on“ fees to support major artists on big tours; i.e. they pay to play. Usually the first department involved in a decision to sign an artist i
17、s the A the more points they earn, the more Starbucks pays them for their coffee. Preferred providers will typically receive a 5% premium on each pound of beans they sell. They can also win long-term contracts to reduce market risk and receive credit to fund improvements that promote sustainability.
18、 With the recent expansion of the pilot program to all of its supply chain, Starbucks expects that in five years 60% of its coffee will come from preferred suppliers. Starbuckss idea is innovative and refreshingly proactive. But its clearly a gamble. Its uncertain whether sourcing this way will pay
19、off, either by satisfying the companys critics or by assuring adequate supplies. While the jurys still out, brand-driven companies may want to try this experiment: Put your brand managers and supply chain people in a room together and have them jointly develop a sourcing strategy thats directly tied
20、 to growth. You might just hit on your next big idea. 15 According to the writer, why have global companies made social-compliance programs? （ A） They are being criticized for what they have done. （ B） The programs are part of their long-term strategy. （ C） They want to be operating in accordance wi
21、th relevant standards. （ D） Their supply chain practices have lagged behind modem development. 16 The writer says the main purpose of Starbucks sustainable sourcing is to （ A） encourage responsible suppliers. （ B） build a new-type relationship with its suppliers. （ C） enhance its brand. （ D） promote
22、 the companys growth. 17 Executives of Starbuck realized that annual growth （ A） would keep growing due to great demand. （ B） was hard to predict. （ C） would be the same as that of the previous year. （ D） depended on the supply of raw materials it needed. 18 Who can become Starbucks preferred suppli
23、ers? （ A） Farmers producing high-quality coffee. （ B） Farmers in common with their policies. （ C） Environmental protectionists. （ D） Socially responsible farmers. 19 What benefit can preferred suppliers get from Starbuck? （ A） They neednt worry about their products. （ B） They will become more produc
24、tive. （ C） They can earn more money. （ D） They can get sponsorship. 20 What is the writers view toward Starbucks idea? （ A） It is pioneering but risky. （ B） It will play an active part in the operations. （ C） It will cease negative views on the company. （ D） It is costly but worthwhile. 四、 PART FOUR
25、 20 Read the article below about banking.Choose the best word from the opposite page to fill each gap.For each question 21-30 mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet.There is an example at the beginning (0).A CHALLENGE TO TRADITIONAL BANKINGTraditional methods of banking are under 0 from a
26、 “new type of account“ which is actually meant to be almost perpetually in debit. This account, to be 21 in a few months time, is intended to 22 a range of personal banking services; such as current accounts, mortgages, personal loans and credit cards. Customers, who must 23 that they are at least f
27、ive years from retirement, will be required to 24 a mortgage of at least 10,000 on their homes and have their salaries paid directly into the account. They will then have an agreed credit 25 of up to three times their annual salary, to use as they wish, as well as the usual 26 such as debit, credit
28、and cash cards and a cheque book. Accounts in debit will be charged interest at a rate of 8.2 percent. This 27 favourably with the standard mortgage rate of 8. 45 percent, personal loan rates of around 13 percent and credit card 28 of about 22 percent. When the debt is cleared as it must be by the t
29、ime the customer retires and the account goes into credit, it will attract interest at about 5 percent. Some experts say that it will revolutionise personal banking in the UK. But the 29 has been dismissed as a gimmick by rival banks and criticized by consumer groups, which are voicing fears that ma
30、ny customers on average incomes could be 30 into serious debt.0. A. threat B. danger C. opposition D. competition （ A） embarked （ B） launched （ C） issued （ D） released （ A） associate （ B） enclose （ C） mix （ D） combine （ A） persuade （ B） prove （ C） witness （ D） convince （ A） take to （ B） take off （ C
31、） take out （ D） take in （ A） limit （ B） barrier （ C） control （ D） extent （ A） means （ B） amenities （ C） facilities （ D） opportunities （ A） connects （ B） compares （ C） relates （ D） differs （ A） expenses （ B） receipts （ C） bills （ D） charges （ A） programme （ B） scheme （ C） device （ D） design （ A） desc
32、ended （ B） fallen （ C） placed （ D） plunged 五、 PART FIVE 30 Read the article below about flattery. For each question 31-40, write one word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet, Fooled by Flattery Being swept along by their followers isnt the only form of influence that leaders need to be wary of.
33、Sometimes, follower influence takes the subtler and gentler form of ingratiation. Must people learn very early in life that a good way to get people to like you (31) to show that you like them. Flattery, favors, and frequent compliments all tend to win people (32) Leaders, naturally, like those who
34、like them and are more apt to let those they are fond of influence them. F or their part, followers think that (33) on the bosss good side gives them some measure of job security. Indeed, a recent study indicated (34) successful ingratiators gained a 5% edge over other employees in performance evalu
35、ations. This kind of margin by (35) wont get someone ahead, but in a competitive market, it might (36) tip the scale toward one of two people up for a promotion. Everyone loves a sincere compliment, but those who already think highly (37) themselves are most susceptible to flatterys charms. Gratuito
36、us ingratiation can create a subtle shift in a leaders attitude toward power. Instead of viewing power as (38) to be used in the service of the organization, clients, and stakeholders, the leader treats it as a tool to further personal interests, sometimes at the expense of others in and outside the
37、 organization. (39) happens as a leader starts to truly believe his press and comes to feel more entitled (40) privileges than others. 六、 PART SIX 41 and interest payment. For example, a growth stock might provide a capital gain of 10% BEC商务英语（高级）阅读模拟试卷 77答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正确答案】 A 2 【正确答案】 E 3 【正
38、确答案】 D 4 【正确答案】 A 5 【正确答案】 B 6 【正确答案】 E 7 【正确答案】 C 8 【正确答案】 E 二、 PART TWO 9 【正确答案】 F 10 【正确答案】 E 11 【正确答案】 D 12 【正确答案】 C 13 【正确答案】 B 14 【正确答案】 A 三、 PART THREE 15 【正确答案】 A 16 【正确答案】 B 17 【正确答案】 D 18 【正确答案】 B 19 【正确答案】 C 20 【正确答案】 A 四、 PART FOUR 21 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 A embarked 开始，从事； B launched 开始从事，着手进
39、行一项新事业； C issued 发行出版； D released 释放，发行。根据题意， this account是新开设的， A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中只有 B项意思正确。 A项是指开始做某事，而 B 项可指推出某种新产品或进行一项新事业，因此选 B 项是正确的。 22 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 A associate联合，结交； B enclose附上； C mix混合；D combine联合，结合。根据题意， D是比较符合整句意思的， Thisaccount is intended to 综合 current accounts(往来账户 )、 mortgages(抵押 )、
40、personalloans(个人贷款 )和 credit cards(信用卡 )等业务。所以应选 D项。 23 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 A persuade劝说； B prove证明，结果是，表明； C witness作证，目睹，表明，证明； D convince使相信，信服。根据题意， customers 必须证明他们是至少退休五年的，所以应选 B 项。 24 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 A take to喜欢上，染上习惯； B takeoff脱下，离开，飞机起飞； C take out带 出去，获得； D take in 接受，接纳。 take out a mortgage办理
41、抵押借款。 25 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 A limit限制； B barrier障碍； C control 控制； D extent程度。根据句子 ofup to three times their annual salary( 大约年薪的三倍 )，只有 A项合适。同时， creditlimit是习惯表 达法，意思是 “信贷限额 ”。因此此空应填limit。 26 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 A means 手段，方法； B amenities舒适； C facilities 设备，设施； D opportunities 机会。 facility可指为某种目的提供的设备，房屋或服
42、务等，题中说他们可以使用 the usualsuch as debit， credit andcash cards， C项符合题意。 27 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 A connects联系； B compares 比较； C relates 联系；D differs 区别。根据题意，作者是把 8 45的利率与 8 2的利率作比较，再加上后面有介词 “with”一 withthe standard mortgage rate of 8 45，所以一眼看出就应选 B。 28 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 A expenses花费，费用； B receipts收益，收入； C bills账
43、单，发票； D charges 费用，价钱。 expense常指较大的开销， charge常指费用、收费等。因此 D项更合适， B、 C显然不合句意。 29 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 A programme节目，程序，计划； B scheme策划，谋划，图谋，系统； C device 策略，谋略； D design 设计。 B 较合适，因此选 B项。 30 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 A descended 下降； B fallen 落下； C placed 放置；D plunged 使陷入 (某种情况 )。根据句意，许多中等收入的客户可能会陷入严重的债务事件中， D项符合句意，因此选 D。 五、 PART FIVE 31 【正确答案】 IS 32 【正确答案】 OVER 33 【正确答案】 BEING 34 【正确答案】 THAT 35 【正确答案】 ITSELF 36 【正确答案】 WELL 37 【正确答案】 OF 38 【正确答案】 SOMETHING 39 【正确答案】 THIS 40 【正确答案】 TO 六、 PART SIX 41 【正确答案】 CORRECT
