期末商务英语试题库.doc

期末商务英语试题库I 判断题 1. First impression is very important since you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Hair should be well maintained. Unshaved look does not work for others. Ties should be correctly tied. Pants should not drag on the floor. Shoes should be polished and in good condition. T2. Basically when you see someone whose name you cant remember, just wait him or her to give their names first and then respond in kind. T3. With the American style, you hold the fork in your right hand and the knife in your left hand to cut your meat or vegetables. F4. There is a formal toast that the host offers at the beginning of the meal to welcome his guests. The other is more informal and comes near the end of the meal, usually during dessert. Champagne will be served. After each toast, everyone raises a glass and takes a sip of champagne. T5. Whether you are on the phone or have someone in your cubicle, speak softly. You need to ask permission before entering someones cubicle. T6. When you select the suit, the shade of gray is professional looking. Blacks and browns are good choices for a business suit. T 7. If you had waited to get on the elevator, you would have been near the front and push your way through the crowd to exit. F8. American guys do give each other a light kiss on the cheek. Its considered friendly and is not sexual in any way. T9. In the West, discussing salary amounts or how much you paid for something is an acceptable conversation topic. F10. It is always good to imitate the way the highest level executives dress. We Americans have a saying about business attire: Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. T 11. Social introduction rule is that a woman is always introduced to a man. F 12. Business rule is that people of less authority are introduced to people of great authority. T13. Clients and officials are always more important than people in your company. T14. Punctuality is less important in American business. F 15. In business greetings, if you are unable to shake hands because of illness or injury, you are expected to apologize and explain immediately. T16. With American table manners, you hold the folk in your right hand and the knife in your left hand. F17. When you have finished eating, and to let others know that you have, place your knife and folk together, with the prongs on the fork facing upwards on your plate. T18. An advertisement should achieve four objectives: AIDA, which represents four words: Attention, Interest, Desire and Action. T19. Advertising language must be convincing enough to change peoples assumptions, values, opinions, attitudes, etc. So as to motivate them to take actions. T20. To keep on a successful communication, only the speaker should learn some cooperative principles. F21. In many negotiations, both parties may conceal their real intentions and goals to better the chances of best deal. F22. The exchange of offers and proposals is the heart of negotiation. T 23. In the process of negotiation, both parties should try to reach an agreement by maximizing their outcome. F24. In international business , everything is negotiable. It depends on the expertise of the negotiators. T25. In a business negotiation, one side can exist without other side. F26. To achieve more satisfactory results, both parties will have to be completely open and honest to the other side. F27. The first step in any successful job search is to write a resume. T 28. We can write a resume more than three pages. F29. In a resume, it should be to-the-point , attentive and be error-free. T30. It is good to show off your writing and editing skills in your application letter. T31. One should flatter his/her potential employer in a job application letter. F32. A job application letter should be written in detail. F33. A letter of application can be an important tool in helping you land an interview. T34. The structure of an application letter should be clear and concise. T35. Self-respect is not so important in writing an application letter. F36. Business is the human activity related to material things and can be found in all societies. T37. Commerce is the exchange of items of value between persons or companies. T38. In negotiations, negotiators should strictly follow the rules of grammar. F39. We need to repeat and state again and again in an offer. F40. How to choose the proper tone of English is very important in business writing. T41. 7Cs correspondence principle can further the writers attitude and state of mind to put forward higher requirements. T42. One can minimize benefit to others in a successful business negotiation. F 43. We should answer all questions asked in business letter. T44. To achieve the goal of conciseness in business writing, sometimes we need to sacrifice completeness and courtesy. F45. E-commerce is online commerce versus real-world commerce. T 46. Eye contact is very important in conversation. T47. One can fill in the conversation ones own monologue. F48. Small business owners dont need to study the unique codes of etiquette of each country. F49. We can start to eat as soon as possible if we do feel hungry at dinner. F50. In American style, one can finish eating with folk in the left hand. F II 选择题1. It is best way to receive the business card with _ when making presentation.A. the right hand B. the left hand C. the right or left hand D. both hands2. Never carry your business cards, or place another persons business card in a _ pocket.A. right B. left C. front D. back3. Which style is widely used in business letters and personal-business letters?A. Simplified Style B. Block Style C. Modified Block Form with Indented Style D. Modified Block Style4. In a business letter, the date line consists of the month, day and year. Which is the right business style of date line?A.14 Feb 2011 B.14 February 2011 C. Feb 14, 2011 D. February 14, 20115. The salutation is written flush with the_ margin _space or lines below the inside address.A. left, two B. left, one C. right, two D. right, one6. When you receive someone elses business card you should（）A. immediately put it into your back pocketB. immediately pass them your business cardC. look at the card but say nothing about itD. look at the card and acknowledge it7. Which one is correct in the job interview?A. Close the door with caution. B. Fold your arms.C. Cross your legs. D. lean back in your chair.8. What we shouldnt do when meeting visitors at the airport？A. Never send just a driverB. Include a translator if necessaryC. Hold a greeting signD. Write the visitors name with a marking pen on cardboard9. Giving a welcoming ceremony at the airport can enforce the idea that the visitors are entering a new culture not just a business venture, usually the welcoming place is _.A. the airport lobbyB. a private room off the crowdsC. in front of the airplaneD. anywhere10. As the matter is _, we should like to have the information by the end of this week.A. urgently B. urgent C. promptly D. prompt11. In our quotation dated June 15, we _ the favorable prices of our products.A. gave you information on B. gave you information about C. informed you for D. informed you with12. Because of their excellent quality and low prices, you can be sure that our products will no doubt help you _ your market.A. expand B. expanding C. extended D. extending13. It is the newest product made by our company, and we recommend _ a small quantity for trial.A. being bought B. buy C. buying D. bought14. When _, please let us have your price on CIF 3%, stating the earliest shipment since the season is coming soon.A.being quoted B. quoted C. is quoting D. quoting15. When Americans offer a firm handshake, how long would they last upon greeting and leaving?A. 1-2 seconds B.3-5 seconds C.5-8 seconds D.10-15 seconds16. When does an American offer a firm handshake to others？A. Only upon greeting B. Only upon leaving C. upon greeting and leaving D. anytime when he wants17. When anAmerican meet several people at once, he will maintain eye contact with_.A. just the person he is shaking hands withB. All the people thereC. the one he will meet nextD. nobody18. After entering the Arabian house, you shake hands with _ person first, usually but not invariably the host.A. the more seniorB. the most seniorC. the more juniorD. the most junior19. The firm handshake with eye contact and smiling is an important first gesture of communication for any person, male or female, _ to make an impression.A to desire B desiring C desired D be desired20. The seller may cancel the contract and reserve the right to claim _buyers breach of contract.A. in case about B. in case C. in event of D. in event21. In reply, we are making you the following offer: 10,000pieces of T-shirt _US$ 5 per piece, CFR 2%Copenhagen.A. about B. to C. at D. in22. When choosing wrapping paper, _ is to be avoided in all Asian countries as as it signifies death.A. white B. purple C. red D black23. We shall appreciate it if you will see to it that amendment iscabled _ delay.A. in B. out of C. within D. without24. _ the above, we would suggest that you accept our original offer without any delay.A. Because B. As C. In case of D. In view of25. We are pleased to inform you that the item you requested can be supplied _.A. from stock B. in stock C. out of stock D. of stock26. Shipment is to be made _ 3 months on receipt of the relative L/C.A. in B. by C. during D. within27. If you could make a reduction _ 5% in quotation, please let us know.A. to B. by C. of D. at28. Much to our regret, we are unable to _ the price to your level.A. change B. reduce C. decline D. lower29. It is _ that the matter should still be hanging unsettled.A. regretful B. with regret C. regretted D. regrettable30. We think it advisable for you to make a _ if you wish to remain competitive.A. reducing in price B. price reduction C. cutting price D. price cutting31. We will place an order without delay if you would reduce your price _ 5% of your cotton shoes.A. at B. of C. by D. with32. You may be aware that some Indian dealers are lowering their prices. No doubt there is _ competition in the market.A. high B. sharp C. keen D. large33. What we can do best is to _ you half way.A. reduce B. come C. meet D. bring34. Information indicates that some parcels of similar quality from other sources are being sold _ a level about 8% lower than yours.A. at B. of C. by D. with35. It is important to understand the customs concerning gift giving. Which of the following statement is false?A. One basic rule in international gift giving is that your present should be manufactured in your home country.B. When visiting a host, it can never be wrong to bring a gift.C. In Russia, youd better not bring a bottle of vodka as your gift.D. To Japanese, gift giving is a way of communicating respect, friendship and appreciation.36. Information _ that the market is declining, so we recommend your acceptance.A. indicates B. demands C. makes D. brings37. Making notes while listening is the most difficult of all forms of note-taking because it involves both _ and _.A. skill of listening, writing speedB. writing speed, essential art of selectionC. skill of listening, essential art of selectionD. writing speed, good memory39. When all or part of an order cannot be processed because the merchandise is temporarily out of stock or has been discontinued, _ needs to be notified promptly.A the boss B the customer C the student D the teacher40. When you notice that there is something unpleasant in the food, you will properly_.A. ask servant in low voice for what you wantB. shout loudly and ask to replace the foodC. make a great display when moving these things unpleasant from your foodD. place them quietly under the edge of your plate41. When the soup is put in front of you, how do we do?A. Eat the soup directly from the bowlB. If the soup is too hot，blow on it to make it coolC. Spoon the soup away from you when you take it out of the bowlD. Using tea spoon to taste the soup，then sip it from the side of the spoon42. If you are meeting with a new customer, you usually start with some small talks. You can choose all the following except _.A. Its so hot today, isnt it?B. What do you think of the weather here?C. Do you like this city?D. How much do you earn a year?43. Payment plays an important role in international trade and the most often adopted mode of payment in foreign trade is_. The buyers usually make the payment _.A. Letter of Credit, one month after the time of shipment.B. Cash, one month after the time of shipment.C. Cash, one month before the time of shipment.D. Letter of Credit, one month before the time of shipment.44. In a formal business meal its very significant to keep table manners. Whichof the followings cannot be accepted?A. Keep your cell phone on.B. Leave the table during a meal in an emergency after excuse yourself.C. Ask a person closest to an item that you c