国际商务英语等级考试中级-真题3.doc

国际商务英语等级考试中级真题1Reading & Comprehension: 40%（阅读与理解，40分）Section A1.There is a steady demand in Europe leather gloves high quality.A. for, in B. for, of C. at, with D. in, of2.We assure our clients delivery within 20 days after receipt of L/C. A. about B. in C. of D. with3.An L/C should be established in our favor by documentary draft at sixty days sight.A. available B. availing C. paying D. paid4.Insurance is to be _by the buyer if transaction is concluded on FOB or CFR basis.A. taken B. covered C. done D. made5.We will pack the goods according to our usual practice if we do not hear from you the contrary.A. on B. to C. in D. as6.Shipment is to be made during March to May _ three equal lots.A. in B. at C. by D. on7. Some customers requested us to _ our price because they considered it too high. A. put down B. get down C. take down D. bring down8 .We must apologize for this error, which resulted _carelessness in our packing department.A. in B. at C. from D. for9 .We hereby authorize you to _ on us at 60 days after sight to the extent of USD20,000.00.A. open B. establish C. draw D. build10. _ we are appreciating the good quality of your black tea, we regret that your price appears to be on the high side. A. While B. When C. However D. Therefore Section BDear SirWith 1 to Our S/C No.7904 of August 8, we 2 to say that your L/C has not reached us up to now. This has caused us much 3 as the goods have been 4 for quite some time and we have already made preparations for shipment according to the 5 of the said S/C.The demand of late has been so great that we find it hard to 6 them for you any longer. However, in 7 of our friendly business relations, we are prepared to wait for your L/C, which must reach us 8 October 5, 2006. If we again fail to receive your L/C in time, we shall 9 our S/C and ask you to refund to us the storage charges we have paid on your behalf.Your cooperation in this respect will be 10 .Sincerely yours（ ）1. A. refer B. reference C. regards D. regarding（ ）2. A. regret B. regretted C. regretting D. regrettable（ ）3. A. inconvenience B. issues C. problem D. question（ ）4. A. made B. open C. ready D. produced（ ）5. A. regulation B. stipulation C. rule D. specification（ ）6. A. remain B. sell C. supply D. keep（ ）7. A. regard B. respect C. view D. term（ ）8. A. not later than B. later than C. no more than D. none later than（ ）9. A. call B. reject C. refuse D. cancel（ ）10. A. grateful B. thankful C. appreciated D. obligedSection CPassage OneAs a manager, I rely a lot on e-mail; especially with two telecommuters on my staff. After seeing how e-mails have come back to haunt so many executives in court, Im wondering what should one avoid e-mailing? I just read about a big Hollywood star who decided that he was going to seek a divorce from his spouse of 22 years. He didnt sit down to talk to her about this. He didnt even give her a call. Nope, he e-mailed her about it. Unfortunately, hes not the only one who has broken his vows through e-mail. Many of us have e-mailed someone over something that was far too important, far too nuanced, far too personal to e-mail. Below is a list of times not to hit send. For more, check out The Bosss Survival Guide by Rosner, Halcrow and Levins (McGraw Hill, 2000). Dont e-mail big stuff. Dont e-mail an announcement about a merger, acquisition, reorganization or downsizing. If its a big deal then you need to tell your people face-to-face. Reading a major announcement in an e-mail isnt as bad as reading it for the first time in the newspaper, but its close. Dont e-mail policy changes that will generate questions. Changes in sick leave or vacation time policies or benefits coverage will generate questions. As a general rule, anything that hits someones wallet should be explained face-to-face. Stop e-mails that become a tennis match. Weve all known e-mail debates that have volleyed back and forth more times than a tennis ball at Wimbledon. If an e-mail goes back and forth more than three times and especially if the distribution list gets bigger thats a sure sign that the discussion is bigger than e-mail. Call a halt and bring people together to resolve the issue. Dont put anything confidential in e-mail. That includes: Salaries, comments about performance, etc. Dont put anything in e-mail that you dont want to see in the newspaper or hear in court. Now that organizations as diverse as Microsoft and the White House have found their internal e-mail printed in newspapers and read in court, you know that even private e-mail is not really private. Nor can it be easily deleted. Which leads to the big issue are you hiding behind your e-mail? Some managers rely on e-mail in lieu of face-to-face conversation. Its especially tempting when people are off-site; such as telecommuters, vendors, or independent contractors. E-mail is more easily misinterpreted because it doesnt allow for give-and-take discussion and people arent guided by facial expressions and vocal intonations. And the more dependent you are on e-mail, the more mysterious you become. Even the Wizard of Oz learned that being the man behind the curtain only gets you so far. Go down the hall, hang out in the lunchroom, or pick up the phone at least some of the time. Follow these tips and what you are trying to say wont get divorced from the way that you say it. 1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true?A. Even private e-mail is not really private.B. E-mails are more easily misinterpreted.C. “Private” emails cannot be easily deleted. D. No “private” emails can be really deleted.2. The fact that organizations as diverse as Microsoft and the White House have found their internal e-mail printed in newspapers and read in court indicates that .A. people should not use emails in their work. B. even private e-mail is not really private.C. emails have brought people too much trouble and inconvenience.D. emails will lead to a lot of law suits.3. The expression “in lieu of” in the paragraph above the last means _.A. instead ofB. in line withC. in spite ofD. prior to4. According to the passage, all the following should be explained face-to-face except _.A. anything that hits someones walletB. Changes in the time of conferencesC. changes in sick leave D. changes in holiday time policies 5. The best title for this passage would be_.A. The Importance of E-mail in BusinessB. The Popularity of E-mail in BusinessC. E-mail Always a Must in Business CommunicationD. E-mail Not Always the Best MessengerPassage TwoEconomic globalization is a historical process, the result of human innovation and technological progress. It refers to the increasing integration of economies around the world, particularly through trade and financial flows. The term sometimes also refers to the movement of people (labor) and knowledge (technology) across international borders. There are also broader cultural, political and environmental dimensions of globalization that are not covered here.At its most basic, there is nothing mysterious about globalization. The term has come into common usage since the 1980s, reflecting technological advances that have made it easier and quicker to complete international transactionsboth trade and financial flows. It refers to an extension beyond national borders of the same market forces that have operated for centuries at all levels of human economic activityvillage markets, urban industries, or financial centers. Markets promote efficiency through competition and the division of laborthe specialization that allows people and economies to focus on what they do best. Global markets offer greater opportunity for people to tap into more and larger markets around the world. It means that they can have access to more capital flows, technology, cheaper imports, and larger export markets. But markets do not necessarily ensure that the benefits of increased efficiency are shared by all. Countries must be prepared to embrace the policies needed, and in the case of the poorest countries may need the support of the international community as they do so. （ ）6. Globalization is .A. a novelty in recent years.B. mysterious as it hasnt been well known by the majority of people.C. not new to people D. a historical event. （ ）7. Globalization refers to A. the increasing integration of economies around the worldB. the movement of people (labor) and knowledge (technology) across international bordersC. an extension beyond national borders of the market forcesD. All of the above（ ）8. When did the term “globalization” first come into usage?A. since 1990s B. since the 1980s C. since 1970s D. since 2000s（ ）9. What are the benefits of globalization?A. increased efficiency of the market B. cheaper imports C. larger markets D. all of the above（ ）10. Which of the following is not true?A. All the countries will share the same benefits from globalization.B Globalization makes it easier and quicker to complete international transactions.C. Countries must take active measures to embrace globalization.D. The benefits of increased efficiency will not be shared by all the countries.IIIBusiness Translation: 20%（商务翻译，20分）Section A 短语翻译Section B 句子翻译1.我们希望在平等互利的基础上与你方建立贸易关系。2.如果你方订单超过1000打，我方可给予10%的数量折扣。3.你方订购的12,000辆自行车将于2月17日前备妥待运。4.如能提供样品，我们将不胜感激。5.你方可向他们开出面额为发票金额的60天远期汇票。IVBusiness Writing: 20%（商函写作，20分）1：对方公司名称和地址：London Foreign Trade Co. Ltd.2891 Park Street, London, United Kingdom 收件人姓名和头衔：Dave Blank, Purchase Manager2：写信日期：2008年12月7日3：确认收到对方UK083916号信用证，但是发现其中有几个不符点，请将信用证作如下修改。（1）信用证应为即期，而不是30天远期。（2）佣金应是3%，不是5%。（3）货物是按发票金额的110%投保，不是130%。（4）分批装运和转船应该是允许的。（5）信用证到期时间和地点应为：2008年12月25日在中国上海到期。请立即修改信用证以便我方能及时安排装运。4 写信人为 Wang Ming, Sales Manager公司名称和地址：Shanghai Bicycles Trading Co. Ltd.260 Qixing Road, Shanghai 201101，ChinaIIReading & Comprehension: 40%（阅读与理解，40分）Section A（ ）1 Please quote us your best price CIF Lagos, _ the earliest date of shipment. A. stating B. stated C. state D. to state（ ）2 If you can _ _ us a 3% discount, we shall give you our initial order amounting to US$ 25,000. A. provide B. pay C. guarantee D. allow（ ）3 We regret our inability to agree _ your proposal to pack the goods _ cardboard boxes, because transshipment has to be made at Hong Kong for the goods to be shipped to our port.A. on, in B. to, in C. with, in D. to, by（ ）4 We are faxing you this morning, asking you to amend the L/C _ “transshipment allowed.” A. to read B. to reading C. as reads D. reads （ ）5 We regret being unable to _ with the buyers request for covering insurance up to the inland city, as it is not stipulated in the contract.A. comply B. conform C. take up D. deal （ ）6 We require the bicycles to be packed in a wooden case _ _ with soft materials.A. full B. supported C. padded D. surrounded（ ）7 In our letter of May 5, we made _ _ clear that shipment is to be effected in June.A. you B. them C. that D. it（ ）8 _ we would like to supply you with the product, we are unable to fill your order.A. As much as B. Much as C. Very much D. As（ ）9 We can supply this type of furniture _ very favorable terms.A. on B. for C. against D. to（ ）10 We can only assume that an oversight has been made in making _ the order, A. out B. for C. at D. upSection B_1_ in 1983, this company is a trading firm specializing _2_ the import and export of garments. Its business _3_ covers various kinds of shirts, T-shirts, jackets, sportswear, etc.During the process of opening _4_ and deepening of reform, the company has been vigorously _5_ the international market and its goods have been sold to countries and regions such as Europe, the Americas, Japan and Southeast Asia._6_ the traditional methods of trade, the company has been actively developing new business channels in recent years. Its import and export volume has gone up drastically. Last year the total trade amount reached US$90 million, an increase of 16% _7_ the year before.The company has always been _8_ great importance to the quality of products and business reputation. _9_ by the principle of equality and _10_ benefit, it will further develop its economic and trade relations with other countries all over the world.（ ）1 A. Found B. Founded C. Set D. To be set（ ）2 A. for B. at C. to D. in（ ）3 A. scope B. lines C. kind D. type（ ）4 A. down B. out C. up D. for（ ）5 A. expanding B. extending C. exploring D. stretching（ ）6 A. Besides B. Beside C. Except D. Except for（ ）7 A. up B. over C. with D. to（ ）8 A. enclosing B. sending C. mailing D. attaching（ ）9 A. Guiding B. Guided C. To be guided D. To be guiding（ ）10 A. common B. public C. mutual D. neutralSection CPassage OneThe UK is extremely dependent on foreign trade. About 40 per cent of the populations food and a large proportion of the raw materials used by industry have to be imported. In 1980 exports of goods and services were equal to about 25 per cent of the Gross National Product.In the exports of manufactures, the UK, in recent years, has done less well than her major competitors. The UKs share of the value of the main manufacturing countries exports fell from 16 percent in 1980 to about 9 per cent in 1999. This was due to the fact that the volume of UK exports increased at an annual average rate of 5 per cent, only about one-half the rate achieved by the main manufacturing countries as a whole and about one-third the rate for Japan.Changes in the commodity composition of exports have been very small in recent years. The share of manufactured goods has increased slightly while the share of basic materials has declined. There has been a steady decline in the share of textiles and an increase in the share of chemicals in total exports. Over the next decade the possibility of exporting North Sea Oil and the diminishing dependence on imported oil should have a beneficial effect on the UKs visible trade balance.The most striking change in the geographical distribution of UK exports in recent years has been the swing away from the traditional Commonwealth markets and a growing dependence on the market in Western Europe. Exports to Western Europe accounted for about 34 per cent of UK exports in 1989 but by 2000 this share had grown to nearly 60 per cent. This is much in line with developments in world trade as a whole, because trade between industrialized countries has been the fastest growing sector of world trade. The other important development is the growing importance of the markets in the oil-exporting countries.（ ）1. The export of manufactures of U.K. during recent years .A. has risen. B. has done better than the major competitors.C. has fallen D. has done less well that developing countries.（ ）2. The export of textiles .A. has declined B. has declined sharplyC. has increased slightly D. has increased sharply（ ）3. The export of basic materials .A. has increased B. has declined C. has remained steady D. has little changed（ ）4. What is the most striking change in UK exports?A. The swing away from the traditional Commonwealth markets and a growing dependence on the market in Western Europe.B. Changes in the commodity composition of exports.C. The increase of the share of manufactured goods and the decline of the share of basic materials.D. the beneficial effect of the export of oil on the UKs visible trade balance. （ ）5. Which statement is not true?A. UK is exporting more to Western Europe.B. trade between UK and Western Europe has been the fastest growing sector of world trade.C. UK will possibly import less oil over the next decade.D. UK is exporting more chemicals.Passage TwoIs a quiet revolution under way in the nations shopping habits? Are we gradually allowing an increasingly select number of large companies to take care of all our basic requirements? The supermarket chains certainly hope so. People dont have the time to shop around any more. If theyre happy with the quality of a companys service, then theyre likely to buy other product types from them as well, says Jim Austin, an industry analyst.With the major supermarket brands such as Tesco