剑桥商务英语初级模拟71.docx

剑桥商务英语初级模拟71READINGPART ONE1、Sales were good but distribution problems led to a slight drop in profits.The company had problems withA. producing enough goods.B. delivering enough goods.C. selling enough goods.2、 Golden sun shop Business Hours: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Sorry Closed for lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m. The shoe shop is open _. A. for 10 hours a day B. during the business hours without a break C. after the lunch hour3、 Delegates should go to reception ifA. they bought passes before the conference. B. they have already collected their pass. C. they want to purchase conference passes.4、Final date for application:25 September. A. You have to apply by 25, September. B. You cant apply before 25, September. C. You can apply any time after 25, September.5、 Meeting Hall Multi-language instant translation system, 4th floor A. Translation is done at the same time. B. Speeches will be translated later. C. You will get translated version right away.PART TWO TRADE FAIR STANDSA CIP System: Internal Telephone SystemsB Bertix pie: Top-of-the-Range Portable ComputersC Aurora Ltd: Hands-Free Mobile Phones for VehiclesD FastCo Ltd: Distribution ServicesE Tops Recruitment Agency: Specialists in ManagementF HTML Ltd: Website Marketing and Internet AdvertisingG Journey. com: Travel Agency for the Business ExecutiveH FTA: Finance for Training6、 Sally Green imports computer hardware and needs a company to transport it from the port to her chain of stores.7、 In order to obtain an advanced business qualification, Paul White has to take a year off work without pay, and is looking for funding.8、 John Brown is buying new vans for his service engineers and wants to be able to contact them at any time.9、 When travelling on business, Ben Smith needs to be able to write letters, send emails and analyse data.10、 Sophie Jones wants professional help in finding good candidates for senior posts in her computer software company.PART THREE11、After a sharp increase in the sale in April, there was a small fall in May.12、The sale fell during April but rose again in May to reach the same level as in March.13、A steady increase in sales during April and May followed the sharp fall in March.14、The sale fell steadily from March to May.15、The sale hardly changed throughout the period.PART FOURTHE NEW JUICE-JUJU Good news has finally arrived for all those people out there conscious of their health, and with a firm belief that their body is a temple. Scientific advancement in the field of juice makers has finally reached its height with the new Juice-Juju. The Juice-Juju is different from other orange juice makers as it uses every part of the orange itself. Yes, thats right - even the peel, creating a delicious and healthy drink which can be enjoyed either as part of a physical exercise plan, or simply as an alternative to other less healthy drinks, such as coke and Lemonade. Old orange juice makers used to require four or even five oranges to make just a small glass of orange. The Juice-Juju solves that problem in an instant, and requires only half the amount of oranges to produce the same amount of juice as a normal orange juice maker. The Juice-Jujus special extra ingredients also ensure added vitamins and minerals are added to the drink, keeping the whole family healthy. The Juice-Juju will be available in the shops from next week at the low price of only $99. 99. Also available will be the Juice-Juju Deluxe at $299.99 which has been combined with a blender, providing the ultimate in food preparation and healthcare. Join the revolution! Buy a Juice-Juju!16、 The Juice-Juju is the best orange juice maker available at present. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say17、 The Juice-Juju uses only the inside of the orange. A, Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say18、 The Juice-Juju can be used by those people who take exercise, and by those people who dont. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say19、 The Juice-Juju requires five oranges to make a glass of orange juice. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say20、 The Juice-Juju will help you to live longer. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say21、 The Juice-Juju Deluxe costs $99.99. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say22、 The Juice-Juju is already available in the shops. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt sayPART FIVE INTERVIEWS People applying for jobs normally send in a copy of their CV. This should be used as a basis for questions from the interviewer. Interviewers find it useful to ask candidates about the way they behaved in difficult situations in the past, for example with an angry customer or colleague. These questions allow applicants to explain how they acted in a real-life situation and, consequently, give clues as to how they would act again in similar situations. Candidates are likely to tell the truth as speaking from memory leaves little time to invent what happened. On the other hand, questions which ask candidates to imagine how they would behave in a situation which they have probably never met are of little or no value. This is because they only provide answers about how candidates would hope to behave, and this might not match the actions they would actually take. In any interview candidates must be treated fairly, with questions asked in the same manner and with no candidates interview lasting considerably longer than any others.Candidates should always be given the opportunity to ask questions throughout the interview. Jane Godley, head of Human Resources at Aspley Supermarkets says: A company needs staff not only who have the fight qualifications and experience, but also who are happy to fit in with the companys way of doing things. Our managers have to accept the idea that everyone working here is h colleague (managers are always known by their first names), and that spending time actually in the store with colleagues and customers,rather than in their offices, is part of the job. For management posts, we organise preinterview group exercises to measure team-working and leadership skills, sometimes along with activities to assess personal qualities. In all our interviews we pay attention to body language. It is natural for candidates to show signs of being nervous at an interview but most relax after a few minutes and become more confident. However, if the nervousness continues until the end of the interview, especially when difficult questions are asked, we would begin to have doubts about that candidate, lake all employers, we want to take on staff who are at ease with colleagues and customers, so it is important to watch the way candidates behave as well as listen to what they have to say. 23、According to the article, why are questions about a candidates past behaviour useful? AThey prove the candidate will act appropriately in different circumstances. BThey show the candidate can remember details of the situation. CThey demonstrate how the candidate might act in the future.24、Why is asking candidates to imagine their reactions to a situation unhelpful? ACandidates may have no experience of this situation. BCandidates may act differently in the real-life situation. CCandidates may never meet such a situation.25、According to the article Acandidates should ask questions at the end of the interview. Binterviewers should ask all the candidates the same question. Cinterviews should all last for roughly the same length of time.26、What does Jane Godley say about the managers in her company? AThey must spend some time with customers in the store. BThey must know the first names of all their staff. CThey must spend most of their time in their offices.27、Management applicants at Aspley Supermarkets are Aasked a number of questions about their personal qualities. Bassessed on their ability to work within a group. Casked to say what leadership skills the job will require.28、According to Jane Godley, how do candidates often behave at interviews? AThey show a lack of confidence at first. BThey are skilled at hiding their nervousness. CThey suddenly lose confidence when asked difficult questions.PART SIXNEW JOBSA new clothing company is hoping to create as 29 as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend was set 30 by Peter Dalton, a 36-year-old businessman 31 Liverpool.The company, 32 is due to start production early next year, will provide employment 33 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months time, 34 will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in 35 parts of Britain.Peter Dalton is also 36 to open a shop in New York. He hopes that 37 this shop proves successful, the chain 38 expand across the whole of North America. This project has 39 me over four years to finalise, says Peter Dalton, and 40 that its finally getting started, Im really excited.29、 A. much B. many C. lot30、 A. to B. in C. up31、 A. from B. at C. of32、 A. who B. which C. what33、 A. by B. on C. for34、 A. it B. they C. there35、 A. any B. all C. every36、 A. plans B. planning C. planner37、 A. if B. unless C. whether38、 A. could B. ought C. needs39、 A. took B. taken C. taking40、 A. so B. when C. nowPART SEVEN MEMO To: Jo Montenegro From: Zhara Farrell Date: 25 February 2002 Subject: Bob Young One of the warehouse assistants, Bob Young, has broken his arm. Here is the letter from his doctor; please let Bobs line manager know how long he will be away, and fill in a sick pay form for him. 24 February 2002To whom it may concern, This is to inform you that Mr Bob Young has a broken arm. He should not return to work for a fortnight. Dr Jake Parry Employee Sick Pay Form Name of employee: 41 _ Position: 42 _ Name of doctor: 43 _ Reason for absence: 44 _ Length of absence: 45 _WRITINGPART ONE46、 Your company has just received new company brochures, Write a note to the marketing Manager: telling her the brochures have arrived; saying which department they are in; asking her to collect her copies immediately. Write about 30-50 words on your Answer Sheet.PART TWO47、 Dear Mr MorganLISTENINGPART ONE48、 What is the order number? A. 330 B. 230 C. 3049、 Which department does the woman work for? A. Finance Department B. Technical Department C. Marketing Department50、 When will the delivery service come to pick up the parcel? A. 3:00 B. 4:00 C. 5:0051、 Why is Mr. Bloom late for his meeting? A. He has to go to the bank. B. He cant find his way. C. His train is delayed.52、 Which line shows productivity correctly?53、 How does the man feel about moving offices? A. Confident. B. Anxious. C. Disappointed.54、 What will help the company to increase production? A. Reducing packaging. B. Offering overtime work. C. Hiring temporary stair.55、 Where should staff leave office cars? A. In front of the office. B. At the back of the building. C. Outside reception.PART TWO Advance RecruitmentCompany name: A & T Computer SolutionsContact name: John 56 Number of staff needed: 57 Starting date: 58 October 2000Length of contract: minimum of 59 weeksNumber of hours: 40 per weekRate quoted: 60 per hourContact telephone number: 61 extension 218Location of A & T ComputerSolutions: 62 Business Park on Broad StreetPART THREEBusRush hour: Leaves 63 Ordinary time: leaves 64 Route: Brunel Road 65 Tower Hill Under ground StationTakes: 66 minutesRiver taxi Takes: 67 minutesRoute: Canary Wharf Pier 68 London BridgeCost: 69 PART FOUR70、Why is Sophie interested in board games? A. low price B. its a newest board game C. She can get a discount71、What is special about Mindwist? A. it comes to two version B. low price C. high quality72、How many travel size general knowledge games does sophie stock? A. many B. few C. several73、Whats the recommended retail price for the Mindwist travel version? A. 9.99 B. 10.99 C. 10.9874、Whats the price to sell to Sophie for the Mindwist travel Version? A. 9.99 B. 10.99 C. 10.9875、How can Sophie get a discount on Mindwist? A. buying many Mindwist B. buying both versions of Mindwist? C. buying more than 10 one76、Whats the discount Sophie can get? A. 8% B. 10% C. 5%77、What does Sophie think about the price of Mindwist Travel? A. high B. low C. reasonableSPEAKINGPART 178、 In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topiCYou have to choose one of thetopics from the two below and then talk for about one minute.You have one minute to prepare your ideas. A WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? RETAILING THE PRODUCTS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RETAILERS AND CONSUMERS THE QUALITY OF PRODUCTS SERVICE B WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN? CHOOSING A SHOWROOM SITE THE LOCATION THE PRICE TRANSPORTATIONPART 279、Mini presentation-about 5 minutes In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose ne of the topics from the two below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your ideas.A WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN.?ARRANGING A BUSINESS TRIP ABROAD TYPE OF TRANSPORT ACCOMMODATION CONTACT PERSONB WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN.?TRAVEUING BY AIR FOR BUSINESS FLIGHT DEPARTURE TIMES IN-FLIGHT SERVICE TRANSPORT TO AND FROM AIRPORTSPART 380、 Scenario Im going to describe a situation. A company is sending one of its staff on his first business trip to another country. Talk together for about two minutes about the different things he needs to take and decide which three things would be most useful. Here are some ideas to help you. Prompt material 答案:READINGPART ONE1、B 2、C从8:00 a.m.到9:00 p.m是13个小时，减去1个小时的午饭时间，营业时间是12个小时，因此只有C是正确的说法。3、A 4、A题干意为“九月二十五日是申请的截止日期。”故A较合适。5、A有关多语言及时翻译系统的会议厅在四楼。instant意思与at the same time相同，“即时的”。PART TWO6、 7、 8、 9、 10、 PART THREE11、“四月份销量大幅度增长，但在五月份又有略微下降。”12、“四月份销量有所下降，但在五月份重新上涨至与三月份同等水平。”13、“三月份销量大幅下降后四、五月份销量稳定上升。”14、“从三月份到五月份销量持续稳定下降。”15、“三月份到五月份销量基本没有变化。”PART FOUR16、C 17、B 18、A 19、B 20、C 21、B 22、B PART FIVE23、C解析 本题意为“为什么向求职者问一些与他们过去经历相关的问题很有用?”回答这一问题我们可以在第二段中找到答案，即“give clues aslOW to”。故选C。 24、B解析 本题意为“为什么让求职者想象他们该如何应对某种情况这种方法没有效果?”这一问题的答案在第二段最后一句。故选B。 25、C解析 本题属于细节题。根据第三段内容，我们可以知道只有选项c复合文章意思。故选C。 26、A解析 本题题意为“简高德雷认为经理们因该怎么做?”答案可以从文章第四段中间部分得出，即“spentling time actually withrather than in their omices”。故选A。 27、B解析 本题题意为“在Aspley超市，申请管理层职位的求职者会接受怎么样的考查?”这一问题的答案可以直接在文章第四段最后一句中得出。故选B。 28、A解析 本题要求根据文意选择求职者在面试过程中的表现，根据文章最后一段第二句可以得出答案为A。故选A。PART SIX29、B 30、C 31、A 32、B 33、C 34、C 35、B 36、B 37、A 38、A 39、B 40、C PART SEVEN41、BOB YOUNG 42、WAREHOUSEA ASSISTANT 43、DOCTOR JAKE PARRY 44、BROKEN ARM 45、FORTNIGHT WRITINGPART ONE46、(for reference only)To: Sales managerMessage: We have received some brochures about a new company, which is the leading chemical company in Europe, producing wide range of chemical products, according to the brochures. Please Collect the copies immediately so that we can establish business relations. PART TWO47、Sample C Dear Mr Morgan Thank you for your letter. We need a new delivery company because we want to have staideble partner. We need deliviring new equipment for computers. But all details I want to say. Band 2 Only two points successfully addressed, and the response is also very short at only 35 words. Sample D Dear Mr Morgan, Thank you for your letter. I beleive there is a great opportunity for us because the delivery company wed been working before has gone bankrupt, so were looking for a new one. Let me explain what type of goods we usually need to deliver. We run a small on-line shop in the Internet offering different types of hardware like personal computers and various networking eqipement. Currently were expanding in the local market so were interested in a long-term partnership with a delivery