剑桥商务英语BEC中级模拟试题5(附答案).pdf

商务英语培训 1 剑桥商务英语剑桥商务英语 BECBECBECBEC 中级中级模拟试题模拟试题 5 5 5 5 附答案 附答案 一 READING PART ONE Questions 1 7 Read these sentences and the share prices below Which stock market does each sentence 1 7 describe For each sentence mark one letter A B C or D on your Answer Sheet Example The index went up more than one thousand Answer A 1 The share prices were influenced by the improvement of the two countries relations 2 Over the week turnover rose by T 5 83bn 3 Many people went to buy capitalization stocks 4 In the beginning many foreign shareholders buy blue chips at high prices 5 Price was lower after shareholders sold stocks in industrials to make profit 6 On Thursday price dropped and then rose again 7 The falling of composite index rose by 1 3 per cent on the week A Bangkok rose 2 per cent on the day and 3 4 per cent over the week as buyers moved in to large market capitalization stocks The SET index rose 27 55 to 1 383 57 in turnover of Bt 8 5 bn down from Thursday s Bt 10bn B Taipei was pulled lower by late profit taking in industrials after Thursday s rebound and the weighted index fell 45 59 to 5 806 77 or 1 7 per cent over the week Turnover rose to T 41 51 bn from T 35 78bn C Manila opened strongly on foreign buying of blue chips but dipped at the close as profits were taken The composite index fell 10 07 to 2 907 00 1 3 per cent higher on the week 商务英语培训 2 D Hong Kong finished a mixed day slightly lower sapped by profit taking on confirmation of US renewal of China s MFN trade status and concerns over the lower domestic property market The Hang Seng index fell 11 58 to close at 9 470 13 1 7 per cent lower on the week PART TWO Questions 8 12 Read this letter to the editor of The Economist Choose the best sentence from the list A I to fill each of the blanks For each blank 8 12 mark one letter A I on your Answer Sheet Do not mar4 any letter twice One answer has been given as an example Sir You state on February 13th that New Mexico has few natural resources example In 1991 New Mexico ranked fourth in the United States in production of natural gas seventh in oil and tenth in non fuel minerals 8 Non fuel minerals contributed about 1 billion and coal 509 million Taxes from production of fuels and minerals and lease payments on state lands have been set aside by legislative acts to endow two permanent funds worth about 5 65 billion 9 In addition during fiscal year 1991 payments to New Mexico from taxes on federal lands were S 108 million all earmarked for public education 10 About 566 million came from taxes and permanent fund earnings attributable to oil and gas production 11 Tourism is an important industry in New Mexico yet its economic impact on the public sector is dwarfed by that of mineral production New Mexico came through the recent recession in much better shape than most other states It does not have a deficit 12 States that rely primarily on a sales tax or on an income tax have big problems during economic downturns Income growth per head in New Mexico averaged 6 1 00 in the year to October 1992 one of the fastest growth rates in the United States Charles Chapin Example C 商务英语培训 3 A It has a broadly based tax structure an important point B In 1992 it produced more oil than Colorado and Kansas combined C However the extractive mineral industry in New Mexico is one of the state s strongest economic forces D During fiscal year 1992 New Mexico raised permanent funds worth about 6 1 billion E The combined value of oil and gas production was 2 8 billion F Some 16 000 employees work in the extractive industries and their wages are among the highest of any major industry G The 39 million earned by these funds in 1991 was used to finance education and other public services H Only S 25 million came from agricultural taxes I New Mexico s extractive mineral industries contribute about a third of the state s 1 9 billion general fund income in fiscal year 1991 PART THREE Questions 13 20 Read this letter about Compensation Trade and answer the following questions Ministry of Foreign Trade 19th January 1 993 Xi Changan Street Beijing China Dear Sirs This letter is in regard to the window glass business between our firm and the China National Light industrial Products Import Export Corporation Daren Branch and the Daren Window Glass Factory 1 Our two sides sincerely worked in the past and the window glass business has already been done successfully However the quantity of products doesn t meet our requirements This company wants to develop the trade and business further in this line We now expect to begin working with all the other branches and window glass factories on the same basis i e compensation trade 2 For the U S A market we require very large quantities of small cut sizes Therefore we are 商务英语培训 4 asking your prompt assistance to help us out in expanding glass cutting business We would highly appreciate it if you take this matter into consideration We are certain that with your prompt cooperation our purchases of Chinese window glass for sale in the U S A market will very quickly increase to a large and substantial volume With the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries the time is now right for a very quick and large increase in trade between us 3 For your information we are doing everything possible to cooperate in achieving our mutual goal of making the window glass business a very large one We have offered to purchase various equipment for your Dairen factory which will increase its products improve quality and raise its efficiency We have offered to accept payment for this machinery in the form of buy back of glass We have also cooperated with the factory in making suggestions for better efficient packing and containerization The factory has been very cooperative and receptive to our ideas As we want to begin our business with the other branches too we plan to offer the same suggestions and proposals to purchase machinery for them 4 From this letter you can see that we are very sincere in our desire for a long term relationship between our two countries and our firm and the various branches of the China National Light industrial Products Import and Export Corporation Window Glass Departments During our next visit to China we will discuss the appointment of our firm as the exclusive agent for Chinese Window Glass in the U S A market Since we have discussed this question in the past we expect that the official appointment of our firm as the exclusive agent will be made during our next trip Thank you for your prompt attention to the above Best regards Sincerely yours Norman Goldstein Associates INC Questions 13 16 For questions 13 16 choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below For each paragraph 1 4 mark one letter A G on your Answer Sheet Do not mark any letter twice 商务英语培训 5 13 Paragraph 1 14 Paragraph 2 15 Paragraph 3 16 Paragraph 4 A Our hope for a long term relationship B Our successful cooperation in the past C The diplomatic relations between our two countries D Our wish to increase the quantity of products E Our need of help in glass cutting F Our goal to make the window glass business large G Improvement of equipment in Chinese factories Questions l7 20 Using the information in the test complete each sentence 17 20 with a phrase from the list below A G For each sentence 17 20 mark one letter A G on your Answer Sheet Do not mark any letter twice 17 When we visit your country again next time we hope you 11 18 On the basis of compensation trade we are going to 19 In order to enlarge our window glass business we re doing our best to 20 To other branches that have business with us we ll A take this problem into consideration B develop and expand the trade and business further C make our company the sole agent in China D offer to buy equipment for them E accept payment for this equipment F start cooperation with other branches and factories G cooperate with you and realize our common dream 商务英语培训 6 PART FOUR Questions 21 35 Read this advertisement a hat Fidelily Emerging Markets Choose the best word to fil1 each gap For each question 21 35 mark one letter A B C or D on your Answer Sheet One answer has been given as an example The dynamic developing economies of the world are ripe with potential Not only have they example extraordinary levels of 21 but we believe this looks set continue backed by 22 inflows of foreign investment Fidelity Emerging Mark Fund is 23 to help you capitalize on this promising outlook The 24 to real success in Emerging Markets is research and resources of Fidelity s foremost 25 As the world s largest 26 investment management organization we can draw upon a n 27 network of offices covering developing economies across Asia Latin America and Europe This local presence means we can 28 a hands on approach searching out a capitalizing on investment 29 as soon as they come to light As a result Fidelity I become one of the world s 30 names in emerging stockmarkets where we 31 manage 5pounds billion So act now to 32 out more about the Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund and get the potential of these dynamic markets teamed with the strength of the Fidelity organization For more 33 call us free of 34 from any of the countries below If you 35 elsewhere please use the UK number or post or fax the coupon Example A denied B climbed C demonstrated D mentioned Answer C 21 A growth B decrease C height D diminish 22 A slow B increasing C reducing D fast 23 A thought B designed C considered D supposed 商务英语培训 7 24 A road B method C reason D key 25 A words B slogans C ways D strengths 26 A independent B wealthy C prosperous D national 27 A intensive B thick C narrow D extensive 28 A move B apply C reply D demand 29 A situations B disadvantages C opportunities D conditions 30 A few B many C honourable D leading 31 A currently B formerly C recently D likely 32 A look B discover C find D learn 33 A news B data C information D knowledge 34 A money B pay C fee D charge 35 A live B wait C talk D sleep PART FIVE Section A Questions 36 40 Read this text about car sales in the world In most of the lines 36 40 there is one extra word which does not fit in One or two lines however are Correct If the Line is correct put a tick in the space on your Answer Sheet If there is an extra word in the line write that word in the space on your Answer Sheet Example While new car sales in Japan are predicted to rise up by up 5 per cent next year 1990 s record of 5 1 million won t be exceeded WORLD NEW CAR SALES 36 New car sales fell down last year to a six year low but demand 37 is forecast to begin a sustained period of growth in 1994 and 38 rose to record levels through out the second half years of the 1990s 39 The short term recovery is being driven chiefly by a strong rise in the demand 40 in North America where new car sales are forecast to increase 商务英语培训 8 by 11 percent to 10 46 million this year as well by the continuing expansion of demand in the Asia Pacific region PART FIVE Section B Questions 41 45 The following is a business contract In each line there is one wrong word For each numbered line 41 45 write the correct word in the space on your Answer Sheet Example We have to hold you responsibility for the loss we ve been made to sustain responsible This serves to authorize the Chairman of the F T Arbitration Commission to 41 appoint an arbitrator on behave of this corporation to settle the dispute 42 existed between the plaintiff and the defendant concerning the defendant s 43 failure to meet their oblige under contracts concluded for the supply of 44 8 000 metric tons of Aluminium ingots Should the defendant failing to 45 appoint an arbitrator with in the time specific by the F T Arbitration Commission this corporation would have an arbitrator appointed for the defendant 二 WRITING PART ONE Question 46 You work for a company which is going to buy a set of equipment from China You are asked to translate a lot of specifications and instructions within four months which is impossible Therefor you decide to advertise for two experienced translators as soon as possible Write a short note to Mr Max Remington the Public Relation s manager Ask for an advertisement for two translators Explain the reason Mention your urgency Write 30 40 words on your Answer Sheet 商务英语培训 9 PART TWO Question 47 You work in the Market Survey institute After careful research you receive four charts Read the following charts which show the trend of consumer confidence real hourly wages employment and credit development The years are given while the other numbers are not presented But the lines in the charts clearly show the directions of development Use the information in the charts to write a report about 100 120 words analyzing the reason why the consumer confidence increases Write on your Answer Sheet 三 LISTENING PART ONE Questions 1 12 You will hear three telephone conversations Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the forms below Message One Questions 1 4 MESSAGE Visiting City Barcelona Main Features 1 The Old City old buildings 2 1 beautiful magnificent 3 several 2 restaurants food is cheap 3 4 Staying Hotel 4 Message Two Questions 5 8 Hiring Registration Date 5th Jan Time 10 30 Name of the customer Kate 5 Contact No 6 商务英语培训 10 Service Details l An appartment near 7 street with air conditioner and heating system 2 Rent on more than 8 a month including water and gas 3 Renting Period about 1 5 years from February Message Three Questions 9 12 Telephone Message Date 1st April Time 9 45 Item buying 9 Purpose 10 for meeting room 10 for the office Total money 11 Deadline for purchasing before 12 April PART TWO Questions 13 22 Section One Questions 13 17 You will hear five short pieces For each piece decide where the speaker is Write one letter A H next to the number of the piece You will hear the five pieces twice 13 14 15 16 17 places A on the plane B at the bank C at the airport 商务英语培训 11 D at the office E at the theatre F at the hotel G at the customs H on the bus Section Two Questions 18 22 You wt71 hear another five short pieces For each piece decide what the speaker is going to do next Write one letter A H next to the number of the piece You will hear the five pieces twice 18 19 20 21 22 Next actions A to stop smoking B to fall into sleep C to leave a company D to mail a parcel E to go shopping F to go to the beach G to resign from the office H to find a motel PART THREE Questions 23 30 you will hear a report presented by a journalist from Tokyo He talks about the difficult situations met by Japanese chemical groups He gives some important figures of four biggest chemical 商务英语培训 12 groups in Japan you have to complete the sentences 23 30 by choosing the correct answer Mark one letter A B or C 23 The crisis met by Japanese chemical groups is caused by one of the reasons A over capacity B high prices C high cost 24 The productions manufactured by Asahi Chemical Japan s largest poly tyrene manufacturer take up of the market A 12 B 25 C 26 6 25 is Japan s biggest plastics group A Mitsubishi Kasei B Mitsubishi petrochemical C Mitsui Petrochemical industries 26 On Oct 1st Mitsubishi Petrochemical is going to merge with A Kawasaki plant B Mitsui petrochemical C Mitsubishi Kasei 27 The dividend of remains the same as in last year A Mitsubishi Petrochemical B Mitsui petrochemical industries and Shin Etsu C Sumitomo Chemical 28 chemical group is not explained in detail in this report A Shin Etsu B Mitsubishi Kasei C Mitsui petrochemical 商务英语培训 13 29 chemical group has the highest per share according to the report A Mitsubishi Petrochemical B Shin Etsu C Mitsui Petrochemical Industries 30 is going to open a new plant A Shin Etsu B Mitsui Petrochemical C Mitsubishi Petrochemical BEC 二级模拟试题 6 参考答案 试题 一 阅读部分 PART ONE 1 D 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 B 6 B 7 C PART TWO 8 E 9 G 10 I 11 F 12 A PART THREE 13 D 14 E 15 G 16 A 17 C 18 F 19 G 20 D PART FOUR 21 A 22 B 23 D 24 D 25 D 26 A 27 D 28 B 29 C 30 D 31 A 32 C 33 C 34 D 35 A PART FIVE Section A 36 down 是多余 应删掉 37 没有多余的词 38 years 是多余 应删掉 39 the 是多余 应删掉 40 没有多余的词 商务英语培训 14 Section B 41 behalve 应改为 behalf 42 exist 应改为 existing 43 oblige 应改为 obligations 44 failing 应改为 fail 45 specific 应改为 specified 二 写作部分 PART ONE Question 46 Sample for reference Dear Mr Max Remington As our company is purchasing a set of equipment a lot of materials have to be translated which is impossible to do within four months Could you advertise for two experienced translators in the newspapers It is urgent PART TWO Question 47 Sample for reference Near the end of 1994 people suddenly become rich buying a lot of things We have received the report that the real hourly wages of workers become even less so they do not have enough money to buy so many things Although the employment is rising towards the end of 1994 the growth is very slow Therefore not many people find jobs to earn enough money to buy goods Then where does the big consumer confidence come from We have discovered that people overspend with various credit cards buying goods And they are not worried about returning the borrowed money This it is our turn to be concerned about this kind of consumer confidence 三 听力部分 1 Cathedral 2 museums 3 special 4 Barcelona 5 Murphy 6 55322788 7 Sunny 8 120pounds 9 coffee sets 10 2 11 96pounds 12 10th 商务英语培训 15 13 F 14 H 15 B 16 E 17 C 18 F 19 A 20 E 21 Hh 22 D 23 A 24 B 25 B 26 C 27 B Part One Questions 1 to12 Message One Questions 1 to 4 F1 Good morning Garble Travel Agency Can I help you M1 Yes please I d like to have some information about the city of Barcelona I have 5 days holiday F1 Well there are lots of places to visit in Barcelona You could go to the Old City which is the real Barcelona of many centuries ago I think you d enjoy it M1 So there are many old buildings in the Old City F1 Yes and these old buildings are quite w6ll preserved And there s a cathedral near the Old City It s very magniF1cent M1 I ve heard about it Any place else F1