2007-2008学年第1学期考试试题.doc

2007-2008学年第1学期考试试题 ( A ) 卷课程名称 剑桥商务英语 任课教师签名 柴晶晶 出题教师签名 柴晶晶 审题教师签名 考试方式 （闭）卷 适用专业 04英语1-4班 考试时间 （ 120 ）分钟题号一二三四五六七总分得分评卷人考生需知：1 试卷一共6张。15张为试题，最后一张为答题卡。2 所有的答案需要填到答题卡上。 做在试卷上一律无效。每一张试卷和答题卡上要清楚写上学生姓名，学号，专业。3 考试结束后，试卷和答题卡整理好交给监考老师。Part one: reading comprehension.Section A: question 1 to 5. 2X5=10The text contained in the work example here is taken from an advertisement for jobs in a large company. For each gap in the text, you are supposed to choose the best sentence (A - I). No sentence should be used more than once to fill a gap. Note also that the first gap is given as an example.We are one of the oldest and most successful companies operating in Asia example , Recently we entered the highly competitive European market with our advanced manufacturing and production techniques together with our expanding distribution facilities. Expert financial management has always played a key part in the success of our company, influencing not only our production and sales departments but also other important sections of the company. 1 . This department itself is now proving to be a highly profitable part of the company. We were first established almost one hundred years ago and we are proud of our great tradition. 2 . A successful career in our company is now governed solely by what an individual can do. Hence intelligence, initiative, determination and the ability to work hard are the only criteria which we recognize in deciding on promotion and reward. 3 . No previous experience is required as we are primarily interested in appointing candidates with a good mathematical ability. 4 . However, it should be noted that, though desirable, a degree is not absolutely necessary as we are particularly keen on appointing individuals with good communication and interpersonal skills. 5 Please send a detailed CV to reach us before this date, drawing attention to the achievements and qualities which you feel will benefit the company.example IA The closing date for, applications is 28 May.B Candidates with these qualities will find they have a fast route to promotion to the very senior level in the company.C In addition, we have developed rapidly and become widely respected since those early days.D Graduates are especially welcome to apply for the four posts for which we are recruiting.E For example, it has helped us to build up a very effective research and development department.F Ring the chief personnel officer for any further information you may wish to have.G However, we also see ourselves as being open to new ideas and methods of achieving our goals.H However, it is still proving very difficult to re-organize our accounts department. I Our name is now a by-word for progress and quality throughout Asia.Section B: question 1 to 7. 2X7=14Questions 1-7: Look at the sentences below and the job advertisements. Which job does each sentence 1-7 refer to? For each sentence, choose one letter (A, B, C or D). You will need to use some of these letters more than once.Example: 0 This post involves some secretarial duties. C1 You will be responsible for the operation of a computer system.2 You must be able to forecast what people will want to wear.3 You will be able to work with people from many different countries and backgrounds.4 You will have a qualification which covers two subject areas.5 It is necessary to have worked in this sector before.6 You will need to keep in contact with the headquarters of the organization.7 The advertisement emphasizes the need to have a suitable approach to important people.ABUSINESS MANAGER You will be responsible for our global business within specific countries and will have a good understanding of international distribution, possibly based on previous experience, plus the ability to work in markets that are highly varied in their culture. You will be fluent in a second language, be willing to travel extensively, and preferably have a degree.BDEPARTMENT STORE BUYER Based at our head office in London, you will select and order stock from our suppliers in Italy. You will need to predict fashion trends and build a strong relationship with our Italian office. You will have gained your buying experience in womens fashion and will hold a degree in design with a business studies component.CLEGAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR As head of the legal office, your work will include managing the office IT network, typing reports, diary maintenance and supervision of another staff member. You will need good organizational skills in order to keep ahead of a varied workload. You will be dealing with senior executives and government officials, so a mature and efficient manner is essential.DREGIONAL LEISURE SITES MANAGER You will be responsible for budgetary planning, contract negotiations, local marketing and effective administration. You will communicate frequently with our main office using the latest technology. Your experience could be from any business sector but you should enjoy outdoor life and will ideally possess an estate management qualification.Section C: question 1-8 2X8=16Read the article below about stress management, and answer questions 1-8. A Lesson In Stress Management Demands placed on us at work can often lead to considerable worry and discomfort. There are, however, ways of protecting ourselves from the stress we face at work. We interviewed Jane Collard, a consultant in stress management.1. In Jane Collards opinion, stress is becoming an increasingly common feature of the workplace. Stress is a highly individual reaction, which varies considerably from person to person, and it is difficult for some employees to avoid it. Indeed, stress is regarded by many as part of the organizational culture of our institutions: it comes with the job. Recent figures indicate that time taken off work because of stress has increased by 500 per cent since the 1950s. Undoubtedly, changes in working conditions have led to greater pressure at work at all levels. With reductions in staffing, workloads for individual employees have increased. In addition, many employees are left worrying about the security of their jobs.2. On the stress management courses that she runs, Jane Collard tries to make the trainees realize that stress in itself is not harmful. Everyone needs a certain level of stress to enable them to feel motivated and to perform effectively. A complete absence of stress can be as damaging as overstress, since it can make people lose interest in their work, and even lead to depression. The difficulties occur when the amount of stress rises above a level which is healthy for a particular individual. If this happens, the effects are very obvious and the trainees are taught to recognize the signs. Stress may be expressed physically, for example through headaches and tiredness, or through emotional problems such as depression. A person suffering from stress may also start to behave differently, and can be difficult to deal with.3. While it may not always be possible to prevent stress, there are a number of ways in which it can be controlled. The first thing that the trainees learn is how to manage their time effectively. This involves, first of all, setting realistic goals for both the short and long term. Once this framework has been established, tasks are then prioritized on a daily basis. The trainees are also reminded that when they are under pressure the less important items should be left, and they should never hesitate to delegate. Everyone is encouraged to look at ways of reducing wasted time , for example by grouping similar tasks together or dealing with items immediately.4. Jane feels that one of the most useful features of the course is that it enables trainees to deal with those demands or deadlines that they regard as unreasonable. They are encouraged to avoid being defensive, but at the same time they are advised not to be afraid of saying no. They are asked to give reasons only if necessary. The training helps them to foresee difficult situations or unwanted demands, and they learn how to prepare themselves mentally. Everyone is encouraged not to get stuck in negative thought patterns, where stress can feed a circular sense of helplessness. One solution they discuss is to think of a more encouraging alternative for each negative message. They learn, for example, to remind themselves that nothing terrible happens when a demand is refused or a deadline missed. Life goes on.For questions 1-4, choose the best title for each numbered paragraph from the list below.For each numbered paragraph 1-4, mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.Do not use any letter more than once.1. Paragraph 1 _ 2. Paragraph 2 _3. Paragraph 3 _ 4. Paragraph 4 _A Higher stress levels among top managersB Coping with stress through a positive attitudeC Time lost at work through sicknessD Causes of increased stress in the work environmentE Explanations for missed deadlinesF stress reduction through better organizationG Typical problems associated with stressQuestions 5-8 Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 5-8 with a phrase A-G from the list below. Do not use any letter more than once.5. Most people agree that the recent increase in stress is due to changes in _.6. The trainees are taught that the right level of stress at work is important for good_7. Trainees learn that one way of limiting stress is by deciding upon_8. One of the most important parts of the course is learning how to react to_A levels of performanceB shorter deadlinesC employment practices D higher levels of sicknessE unfair demands F successful management structureG practical targetsPart two: cloze. Questions 1-15 1X15=15Choose the best word to fil1 each gap. For each question (1 -15) mark one letter (A ,B,C or D) on your Answer Sheet. One answer has been given as an example. Gianni Agnelli, Chairman of Fiat, Italys largest private industrial corporation, is known in Italy as the lawyer, because he trained in law at Turin University. . .example.he has never practiced, his training may soon be useful. On April 17th Mr. Agnelli admitted to a group of Italian industrialists in Venice . 1. Fiat had been . 2 . in some corruptions in Italy. On April 21st, Fiats lawyers and Cesare Romiti, its managing director, met Milan magistrates to . 3 . the firms involvement in bribery to win business from state-owned companies. Fiat is not the . 4 . Italian company caught up in Italys increasing Political corruption scandal. According to the latest figure, some 200 businessmen and politicians were sitting in prison . . 5 . . a result of judicial inquiries into kickbacks paid to politicians by firms. Hundreds more are still .6. influence of Fiat, . 7. sales are equal to 4/00 of Italys home product, the scandal at the company has . . . 8 . .the industrial establishment. Though neither Mr. Agnelli . 9 . Mr. Romiti has been . 10. of wrongdoing, several other senior Fiat managers have allegedly been involved in paying kickbacks to win state-owned contracts. . 11 . arrested include Francesco Mattiol, Fiats finance director, and Antonio Moscon, the . . 12 . . head of its Toro insurance branch. . . 13. .men have been . .14. . about their previous roles on the board of Cogefar-Impresit, Fiats construction subsidiary. Last May, Enzo Papi admitted paying a 1.5 million-dollar bribe for a contract, . . . 15 . . to Milans underground. Example A Though B That C Because D What Answer A 1. A what B that C when D if 2. A involved B connected C related D done 3. A talk B say C speak D discuss 4. A one B single C worst D only 5. A as B for C with D after 6. A in B under C at D on 7. A who B which C whose D its 8. A rocked B ruined C damaged D destroyed 9. A or B also C and D nor 10. A accused B charged C criticized D blamed 11. A Who B Those C He D That 12. A old B former C late D last 13. A Either B All C Every D Both 14. A solved B answered C questioned D replied 15. A contracted B related C connected D communicatedPart three: choose the best answer A, B or C for each of the questions. 1X20=20Example: 0, We need to freshen up the window displays at our retail B . A offices B outlets C facilities1, The market was flooded with cheap _ products from abroad. A genuine B bona fide C counterfeit 2, I am afraid delivery will be late because we have a _ of orders. A back date B batch C backlog3, We dont make any profit on it. Were using it as a _ to get market share. A trademark B loss-leader C concession4, Everyone agreed and it was a _ decision. A unanimous B summary C representative5, Tell the _we need to assess the damage before we can pay anything. A end user B broker C claimant6, I think the brands strong enough to _ into financial services. A diversify B globalize C innovate7, Well have to be very careful how we _ such a small budget A supervise B allocate C finance8, We put our savings into a high-interest _ account. A deposit B deficit C debit9, They took out a _ to stop other companies copying the design. A warranty B patent C deed10, The brand enjoys very high awareness-its pretty much a _name. A household B common C universal11, We are hoping to pay off the _ credit by the end of the year. A. pending B. outstanding C overdrawn12, With a modest budget we had to go for the most _ plan. A. cost-effective B. sophisticated C. state-of-the-art13, With _ below 2 percent, prices havent increased for two years now. A. income tax B. depreciation C. inflation14, Many UK supermarkets have _ their brands into banking services. A. pushed B. diverted C. stretched15, The market slowly became _ by imitation product. A. targeted B. saturated C. merchandised16, All expenses are _ in the following months pay packet. A. allocated B. reimbursed C. submitted17, Theyre cutting jobs due to the massive _ in sales. A. slump B. recovery C. devaluation18, After four quarters of negative growth the country was officially in _. A liquidation B. recession C. depreciation19, Recent stock market _ make it impossible to predict trends. A. excesses B. fluctuations C. improvement20, The poor conditions mean we have a high _ of staff in our company. A. turnover B. deficit C. departurePart four: find out the extra word. 1X12=12In most lines there is one extra word which does not fit in. Some lines, however, are correct. If a line is correct, write CORRECT. If there is an extra word in the line, write out the extra word.Example: 0 correct 00 through0 Many organizations are seeking to take advantage of flatter management 00 structure by moving through to self-managed teams. In our experience, these 1 teams produce us very impressive results. However, as the companies 2 we work with can tell it you, they are neither a soft option nor a quick fix. 3 Self-managed teams operate in dramatically different ways from the other 4 teams and they can only succeed if the organizational culture, along with a 5 number of systems and p