1、BEC商务英语（高级）阅读模拟试卷 85及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 0 A Photo Smart Scanner When it was first introduced, the Hewlett-Packard Photo-Smart scanner was an unprecedented bargain for the photo enthusiast. It was capable of scanning prints up to 5x7 as well as film, and it was a compact, convenient to use design. Now
2、 after considerable acceptance and success of the original S 10 model, HP has released an S-20 model upgrade. The sleek, diminutive desktop design remains the same, but the scanning specifications for film have been improved, the handling of positive and negative 35mm film has been extended for moun
3、ted or film strip format, and the software is now even easier to use, more efficient, and offers a fuller manual control of color adjustment. In other words, none of the compromises imposed by the limitations of the S 10 are found in the new S 20, and the price of the new model is the same as the or
4、iginal cost of the S 10, $499. B Equipment cart Perfect for transporting computers, audio-visual equipment and other office machinery. Non-slip top (W71mmx D483mmx H25mm)with heavy duty 25mm tubular frame, supports equipment weighing up to 159kgs. Lower wire shelf (W533mm x D330mm) holds additional
5、equipment or supplies. Cart moves easily on four swivel, ball bearing, 102mm rubber wheels. W711mmx D483mmXH737mm, 14kgs. C Mail cart Organise and distribute your mail more efficiently with this sturdy cart constructed of durable 25mm tubular steel. Top basket (W914mm x D406mm x H279mm) takes hangin
6、g folders. Bottom basket (W889mm x D400mm x H279mm) is ideal for moving boxes and large packages. Rubber wheels in front and two 203mm rigid wheels in back provide easy mobility. Folds for easy storage. W1117mm x D559mm x H279mm,20kgs. D Wire management kit Safely organize your equipment wires and c
7、ables. Self-adhesive cable tubes, with slide-on covers, attach to the underside of your desk or around your office walls to safely route cables and wires. To group multiple wires, the kit includes an assortment of clamps and ties. E Storage apparatus OPEN-WIRE DESIGN a new approach to the age-old pr
8、oblems of storage and organization in your computer room. Just one wire shelving unit can store all your computer hardware-monitors, CPUs, keyboards in one readily accessible location. It will also reduce dust circulation and improve air-circulation. REINFORCED SHELVES provide extra strength and all
9、ow items to slide on and off easily. Though, hard surface resists chipping, scratches and other damage. ASSEMBLES IN MINUTES. You dont even need tools, just snap together sleeves and slide shelf over sleeve to securely lock in place. Shelves are easily adjustable. The floor levellers also adjust for
10、 surface irregularities to keep the unit stable. 1 It is possible to put files in one of the baskets. 2 The top of this has a surface which prevents things sliding. 3 This can be fixed to your office furniture or to the walls. 4 You can put this together very quickly, using only your hands. 5 You ca
11、n use this product to prevent people from falling over loose wires or accidentally pulling them out. 6 You can make it much smaller when you put it away. 7 This item is useful because there will be less dust and more air moving freely round any equipment placed here. 8 The latest model is with the s
12、ame price as the previous one. 二、 PART TWO 8 Read this text about information-oriented society. Choose the best sentence from the opposite page to fill each of the gaps. For each gap g- 14, mark one fetter (A- H) on your Answer Sheet. De not use any letter more than once. New Developments for an Inf
13、ormation-Oriented Society The astounding technological progress that is being achieved recently with electronics as the centerpiece is providing our society with sophisticated means for information processing and distribution. Information channeling technology is undergoing rapid progress and has, i
14、n reality, become a decisive factor determining the very future of our society and economy. in our society, “information“ is gaining relatively greater significance compared with material resources. Backed by civilian factors such as diversification of philosophies of value and sophistication of nee
15、ds and preferences in concert with the nations rising living standard, Japanese society is presently undergoing changes in the extension of economic services and in the industrial structure. Meanwhile, newly coined words such as “information channeling, “ “software-based operations“ and “de-industri
16、alization“ have come into use to make these changes tangible, and whet can be said commonly in connection with these words in that. (9) . The trend toward and information-oriented society is becoming apparent even in industry, with personnel engaged in information channeling professions increasing a
17、t a fast pace recently in all sectors of industry. These trends in both society and industry have been made possible primarily through poplar acceptance of the computer, communications equipment and data processing equipment, but further reliance on sophisticated computerized systems can be seen not
18、 only in the sector of industry but also in our daily lives. (10) . Information channeling is undergoing remarkable progress an various sectors of society-in industrial activities, public services and, more recently, in daily living. In the sector of industrial activities, automations is continuing
19、with the aim of increasing productivity-introduction of computers for process control by the manufacturing industry, end introduction of NC machine tools, industrial robots, CAD/CAM systems and, more recently, FMS by the processing and assembling industries. Meanwhile, in offices, rapid office autom
20、ation is presently in progress, stimulated by the popular acceptance of computerized systems, expansion of communications networks and the remarkable technological progress achieved in related equipment such as Japanese word processors. (11) Information channeling is being utilized actively in the f
21、ield of public services. For example, large-capacity computers were introduced from an early stage for the control of railway trains and for extending seat reservation services, and more recently diagnostic systems utilizing computers have become commonplace in medical care to cope with the steady a
22、n aging society, research is in progress to develop technologies related to medical information systems with the aim of improving efficiency in medical services. (12) . In the sector of administration, efficiency of clerical work is being improved through the introduction of computers, and huge volu
23、mes of administrative data are more recently being stored in data base systems. “In the wore of these, computers have become indispensable for advancing large-scale R not just to protect local knowledge-based industries, but also to attract foreign investment. This senior-level event will present a
24、series of practical recommendations for change, drawing on the expertise of business and political leaders in the Gulf region. IP protection is a global as well as a regional issue, and Gulf-initiatives are being buttressed by negotiations with the WTO and US trade representatives. Participants at t
25、his conference will debate how best to combine legislation with enforcement to solve region-specific problems. To discover how best to tackle issues from copyright infringement to counterfeiting, reserve your place now for Economist Conferences Protecting Intellectual Property in the Gulf. From soft
26、ware piracy to trademark protection: a focus on local issues We have convened an experienced panel of legal experts, government officials and senior IP executives from the region. They will address some of the core IP issues in the Gulf: IP infringement: what is the scope of the problem and what mus
27、t governments do? What are the practical IP protection issues at ground level? Why is enforcement lacking and how should governments strengthen their approach? What impact will global trends have on the Gulf: from WTO to US free trade and the ELI? How can business and government cooperate to improve
28、 IP protection? Why you should attend Gain practical insights into specific IP issues in the Gulf region See how best to tackle IP infringement at local level Meet senior lawyers and IP experts active in the Gulf Influence government policy on issues ranging from piracy to parallel trade Hear leadin
29、g Gulf IP experts present their recommendations for change Network with your peers from across the region to share ideas on IP protection Return to your business equipped with the latest thinking on legislation and enforcement At this high-level gathering, you will engage in intensive debate with se
30、nior IP executives working in the Gulf. All participants will receive a set of recommendations at the end of the conference, summarizing the positions of the speakers. Places are strictly limited, so to avoid disappointment, reserve your place today. Who should attend? This conference has been desig
31、ned to meet the needs of senior executives with day-to-day responsibility for IP protection and management in their companies Gulf operations. Those who should attend include: General managers Regional managers General counselors Marketing directors Lawyers Corporate affairs directors . working in F
32、MCG, automotive, software, music and entertainment as well as pharmaceutical companies and the clothing industry. 15 We can conclude that this passage is a (an) _. （ A） introduction to a conference （ B） advertisement （ C） introduction of IP （ D） report on a conference 16 Whats the purpose to hold th
33、is conference? （ A） To discuss what kind of law should be taken to protect IP. （ B） To discuss how government should protect IP. （ C） To discuss how to improve the protection of IP. （ D） To discuss what people should do to protect IP. 17 Why does the passage suggest people reserve their place? （ A）
34、In case there is no more seat for late participants. （ B） In order to attract more participants. （ C） To encourage people to discover how useful the conference is. （ D） To avoid disappointment. 18 Who is not mentioned that will address IP issues at conference? （ A） Political leaders. （ B） Legal expe
35、rts. （ C） Government officials. （ D） Senior IP executives. 19 Whats the use of what participants will receive at the end? （ A） To know details of the conference. （ B） To know where the speakers are. （ C） To know details of the speakers. （ D） To recommend which the best speaker is. 20 Why does the pa
36、ssage suggest those people attend? （ A） Because they are senior executives. （ B） Because they work in Gulf. （ C） Because they are responsible for their company. （ D） Because they are responsible for IP management. 四、 PART FOUR 20 How to approach Reading Test Part Four This part of the Reading Test t
37、ests your vocabulary Read the whole text quickly to find out what it is about. As you read, try to predict the words that might fill the gaps. Look at the four possible answers for each gap and cross out any obviously incorrect words. Then read both before and after each gap to decide which word sho
38、uld go in it. The word needs to fit both the meaning and the grammar After completing all the gaps, read the whole text again to check your answers. Read the article on the opposite page about how companies can attract and retain good quality staff. Choose the best word from below to fill each gap.
39、For each question 21 - 30, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet. Finding and keeping tomorrows high-fliers To gain competitive advantage, organisations need to attract and retain potential high-performers who can develop and implement winning strategies. They need people with a genius
40、 for (21) things done quickly and effectively, which includes completing projects on time, and inspiring and leading colleagues. In (22) they need the ability to ensure a companys success. Such people can (23) their organisations to great heights. However, many of those who stand (24) because of the
41、ir talent leave because their employers are (25) to their agendas. In fact, many organisations need a clearer idea of what motivates such people. Money is not particularly effective as a motivator, because high - performers tend to (26) a good financial package for granted. Empowerment is particular
42、ly significant for new talent, however, and wise employers (27) high - performers the opportunity to feel that they own a project. The challenge of the work is another essential motivator for high-fliers, who need to feel that their employer has a strong (28) of how the job contributes to their care
43、er development. High - performers should also have a platform for self- development, to enable them to (29) their skills. Above all, high - performers want to feel that the organisation they work for (30) them as special. If they find that it is not interested in them as people but only as high-perf
44、orming commodities, it will be hardly surprising if their loyalty is minimal. An organisation which bears ail this in mind is in a better position to keep its high-fliers, both present and future. （ A） getting （ B） making （ C） setting （ D） running （ A） particular （ B） total （ C） full （ D） short （ A）
45、 press （ B） drive （ C） send （ D） despatch （ A） up （ B） out （ C） in （ D） by （ A） careless （ B） unconcerned （ C） indifferent （ D） uninterested （ A） take （ B） suppose （ C） have （ D） assume （ A） propose （ B） offer （ C） provide （ D） supply （ A） trust （ B） meaning （ C） confidence （ D） sense （ A） enhance （
46、 B） heighten （ C） magnify （ D） elevate （ A） looks （ B） believes （ C） regards （ D） thinks 五、 PART FIVE 30 Career Days Employment Expo Tuesday, April 7, 10:00 a. m. -8:00 p.m. Convention Center The Times, your unparalleled link 【 C1】 _ employers and job seekers, is proud to sponsor Career Days as a se
47、rvice to its readers. Admission 【 C2】 _ Career Days is free, 【 C3】 _ all attendees can register for special sweepstakes prizes. Bring your resume to the Employment Expo (copy duplication available). So come out today and meet face to face with company recruiting managers and with representatives fro
48、m a variety of schools and training companies. Interviews may be conducted 【 C4】 _ site. Career Days Extras! Resume Distribution Center Have your resume electronically distributed to all participating companies (there is a 10. 00 fee for this service). Employment Forums 11: 30 AM Guest Speaker Jon P
49、. Rodman, PH. D. 12:30 PM Guest Speaker Don Fleming, Times President Career Workshop Center 1: 30 PM Applications, Resumes, and Letters 2: 30 PM Job Searching on the Internet 3: 30 PM Job Source Leads 4: 30 PM Interviewing Career Enhancement Center Representatives from a number of schools will be 【 C5】 _ hand to discuss the many beneficial programs they offer. Career Days Presented by the Times Directions 【 C6】 _ . the Convention Center: From the Harbor Expressway north 【 C7】 _ south, exit at 9th Street a
