剑桥商务英语初级模拟

剑桥商务英语初级模拟75READINGPART ONE1、 Evening dress necessary A. You must wear your evening dress. B. You dont have to wear evening dress, but you can if you tike. C. Evening dress will make you look nice.2、While we are developing the product, we will write regular reports to ensure that you are informed of its progress. A. Were going to write reports at the same time as we develop the product. B. Were going to write reports after we develop the product. C. Were going to write reports before we develop the product.3、 GARDEN HOTEL COMES TO CELEBRATE THE SPRING FESTIVAL WITH US Enjoy a full 50% off a deluxe room at our hotelproviding you book and prepay 30 days in advance. Plus children under 17 can share a twin room with Mum and Dad for free Address: 8, Lihua Road, Guangzhou, China Tel: Fax: You can enjoy only half the price for a Deluxe Room if you _. A. make your reservation early B. make your reservation and pay 30 days before you come to live in our hotel C. provide us with a book and pay 30 days in advance4、 PRODUCT CATALOGUEArt. NoCommodityTins PereaseNet weight/per TinC301 C302 C303 C304Sliced Pork 60170 Stewed Pork 36350 Curry Beef60201 Stewed Pork Ribs36350A. Curry Beef in a case is not as heavy as Sliced Pork.B. There are more tins in a case for Stewed Pork Ribs than Stewed Pork.C. One case of Stewed Pork Ribs is heavier than one case of Sliced Perk.5、 John, I havent had a chance to phone Bill. Have you? LizA. Liz has tried unsuccessfully to phone Bill.B. Liz is asking John to phone Bill.C. Liz has been too busy to phone Bill.PART TWO A. Customer service department B. Design department C. Engineering department D. Facilities department E. Finance department F. Human resources department G. Legal department H. Shipping and receiving department6、 Richard Saunders is responsible for accepting materials from their suppliers.7、 John Knight and his team are responsible for the maintenance of the company building.8、 Gina Theismann is dealing with the complaints from a customer.9、 Robin Seaton is working on the training plan for the new employees.10、 Helen Marsden and her team are making the companys budget for next year.PART THREE11、 After a sharp fall in 2005, business recovered slightly the following year.12、 Passenger volumes showed strong growth in 2004.13、 The number of passengers decreased steadily throughout the three-year period.14、 Passenger volumes peaked in 2005 and then fell steadily afterwards.15、 The number of passengers remained steady between 2004-2006.PART FOURJOIN A LEADING INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL COMPANY CBW, a leading international chemical company, currently based in Hangzhou, is seeking enthusiastic, hard-working PRO Nationals to fill newly created positions in our Sales and Technical divisions. The successful candidates should possess the following qualifications: SALES REPRESENTATIVES (Positions available in Beijing, Dalian, Shanghai, Xiamen and Guangzhou) University degree, preferably in a technical discipline. At least three years sales experience, preferably with a joint venture, in chemicals or a related field. A basic level of written and spoken English. TECHNICAL (Based in Guangzhou) Chemists: Masters degree or higher in Polymer Chemistry. At least three years relevant experience in the chemical field. Fluency in written and spoken English. Qualified candidates should forward their resumes in English, with a letter detailing their interests in the positions and including salary expectations to the General Manager, CBW China, 18, Weimin Road, Guangzhou.16、 CBW is a leading international chemical company which is recruiting Chinese citizens to work in all parts of China. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say17、 Successful candidates are needed to work in the three divisions. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say18、 CBW will recruit sales representatives in other cities as its business develops in China. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say19、 If you want to apply for the position of Sales Representative, you must have three years sales experience in the chemical field. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say20、 To be a senior chemist, you must have a basic command of written and spoken English. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say21、 Qualified candidates should write to apply. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say22、 The positions for chemists will be available in other part of China in the near future. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt sayPART FIVEPROBLEMS IN DOING INTERNATIONAL TRADE When companies do business overseasthey come in contact with people frOm different culturesThese individuals often speak different languages and have their own particular custom and mannersThese differences can create problemsFor example，in France， business meetings begin promptly at the designated time and everyone is expected to be thereForeign business people who are tardy are often left outside to be kept waiting as a means of letting them know the importance of promptnessUnless one is aware of such unexpected behaviorshe may end up insulting the people with whom he hopes to establish trade relations. A second traditional problem is that of monetary conversions. For example, if a transaction is conducted with Russia, payment may be made in rubles. Of course, this currency is of little value to the American firm. It is, therefore, necessary to convert the foreign currency to American dollars. How much are these Russian rubles worth in terms of dollars? This conversion rate is determined by every market, where the currencies of countries are bought and sold. Thus there is an established rate, although it will often fluctuate from day to day. For example, the ruble may be worth 0.75 on Monday and 0.72 on Tuesday because of an announced wheat shortage in Russia. In addition, there is the dilemma associated with converting at 0.72. Some financial institutions may be unwilling to pay this price, feeling that the ruble will sink much lower over the next week. As a result, conversion may finally come at 0.69. These losses must be accepted by the company as one of the costs of doing business overseas. A third unique problem is trade barriers. For one reason or another, all countries impose trade barriers on certain goods crossing their borders. Some trade barriers are directly related to exports. For example, the United States permits strategic military material to be shipped abroad only after government permission has been obtained. Most trade barriers, however, are designed to restrict imports. Two of the most common import barriers are quotas and tariffs. 23、What is the relationship between culture and international trade? ACultures in different countries may help establishing trade relations. BCompanies can do business overseas without paying attention to different cultures CMisunderstanding in international trade may result from different cultures.24、What is done to tardy business people in France? AThey are often left outdoors waiting. BThey are often insulted. CThey often suffer from coldness.25、According to the passage, conversion rates Aare determined by financial institutions. Bvary from day to day. Care agreed upon by two trading countries.26、The intended audience of this passage are Abusinessmen aiming at overseas market. Bbusiness people. Cprofessors of economics.27、What can we learn about trade barriers? ADue to trade barriers, all goods can be shipped abroad in all countries. BIn US strategic military material can be exported freely. CThere are more import barriers than export barriers.28、Which of the following is likely to be discussed in the next paragraph? AQuotas and tariffs. BMeasures to break, down trade barriers. CReasons for imposing trading barriers.PART SIXCommercial Banks 29 the end of May 1995, China has 15 commercial banks, the International Business 30 . Eight of these are 31 nationwide. They are: the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the Agricultural Bank of China, the Bank of China, the Peoples Construction Bank of China, the Communications Bank, the CITIC Industrial Bank, the China Everbright Bank and the Huaxia Bank. There are six 32 shareholding banks. They are: the Merchants Bank, the Guandong Development Bank, the Shenzhen Development Bank, the Fuzhou Industrial Bank, the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and the Hainan Development Bank. Apart 33 these, there is the 34 of the Peoples Construction Bank of China, the China Investment Bank and two housing deposit banks. They are fully 35 by the Peoples Bank of China. To add 36 the 15, the Minsheng Banking Corp was 37 up in January 1996. It is now the 38 non-State bark. Five foreign barks have so far been 39 to run branch offices in Beijing. Here is a 40 of them:Bark of Tokyo Tel Citibank of the United States Tel Hong Kong and Shanghai Barking Corporation Tel Nanyang Commercial Bark Tel Industrial Bank of Japan Tel .29、 A. In B. By C. At30、 A. reported B. said C. claimed31、 A. run B. operated C. ran32、 A. nationwide B. worldwide C. regional33、 A. to B. from C. among34、 A. affiliate B. branch C. attach35、 A. founded B. operated C. funded36、 A. to B. into C. for37、 A. set B. built C. sped38、 A. single B. only C. one39、 A. allowed B. awarded C. ratified40、 A. display B. list C. namePART SEVEN MEMOTo: Jo MontenegroFrom: Zhara FarrellDate: 25 February 2002Subject: Bob YoungOne 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 concernThis is to inform you that Mr B Young has a broken arm. He should not return to work for a fortnight.Dr Jake Parry Employee Sick Pay FormName of employee: 41 _Position 42 _Name of doctor: 43 _Reason for absence: 44 _Length of absence: 45 _WRITINGPART ONE46、You work in the Training Department. You are organizing a part-time oral English course for the staff.Write an e-mail to all the staff: telling them the duration of the course suggesting two suitable evenings encouraging their participation.Write 30-40 wordsWrite on your Answer Sheet.PART TWO47、 Read the job advertisement below. EXPORT MANAGER WANTED To fill new position and control the export side of our business. Write for an application form to Mr. Smith (assistant Manager). Write a short letter to Mr. Smith: showing interest in the position; asking for an application form; talking about your personal ability. asking about the salary and working condition. Write 60-80 words on your Answer sheet. Do not include postal address.LISTENINGPART ONE48、 What time will the man call again? A. 15:30 B. 16:30 C. 17:3049、 Which graph is correct? 50、 When was the shipment received? A. 13 days ago B. 30 days ago C. 40 days ago51、 What will Mary do later? A. Call back Mr. Baker B. Meet Mr. Baker C. Fly to Scotland52、 What is Lindas job title? A. Sales Executive B. Marketing Manager C. Managing Director53、 Which hotel are they going to book for Ms. Smith? A. The Crown B. The Laurel C. The Westgate54、 Why is Peter phoning? A. To make an appointment B. To cancel an appointment C. To postpone an appointment55、 Which part of the job offer was Richard unhappy about? A. The amount of pay. B. The number of hours. C. The number of holidays.PART TWOCompany Name: 56 Headquarters in: 57 Sales: 58 million Competitors: Abbott Mead Vickers Connthian Communications 59 Products/Services: 60 Employees: 61 Subsidiaries: Offices in 62 countriesPART THREEName: 63 College Major: 64 School: 65 Year: 66 Present employer: Singapore 67 Length of service 68 Present salary 69 PART FOUR70、 The man wants to hire a car that A. can be put in some boots. B. can be put in some large boxes or bags. C. can be driven even the driver is in a pair of boots.71、 The car takes A. unleaded petrol. B. ordinary petrol. C. leaded petrol.72、 The car consumes A. a litre per ninety kilometers. B. a litre per twenty-three kilometers. C. a litre per hour.73、 The rental for the car is A. 15 pounds per day. B. 14 pounds per day. C. 40 pounds per day.74、 If the man hires the car more than four days, then he may pay the rental A. 34 pounds per day. B. 40 pounds per day. C. 15 pounds per day.75、 The mileage is A. included in the rental. B. limited. C. unlimited.76、 The man is going to A. Birmingham. B. Glasgow. C. Birmingham and Glasgow.77、 How much will the man pay if he hires a car for 3 days? A. 120 pounds B. 112 pounds C. 124 poundsSPEAKINGPART 178、The interview - about 2 minutesIn this part the interlocutor asks questions to each of the candidates in turn. You have to give information about yourself and express personal opinions.PART 279、 A: What is important when.? Choosing a hotel for business visitors Location. Cost Standard B: What is important when. ? Employing a secretary Experience Skills Personal qualities PART 380、Discussionabout 5 minutesIn this part of the test tile examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material itt the form of picture or words. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, and then about 2 minutes to discuss the scenario with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.Scenario Im going to describe a situation. Your company has moved to a new office. Talk together for about two minutes about some facilities for an office and decide which 3 things are most important for a new office. Here are some ideas to help you.Prompt material Computer Desk chair Arm chair Printer Fax machine Radio Water cooler/drinks machine Ashtray答案:READINGPART ONE1、A 2、A原句译为：“当我们开发新产品时，我们将定期写报告以保证您了解它的生产进程”。regular，“定期的，经常”。3、Bprepay 30 days in advance提前30天预付款，可以半价订到a deluxe room. B选项make your reservation and pay 30 days before you come to lire in our hotel与原文内容符合。故B是正确答案。4、C由图知咖喱牛肉比切片牛肉的净重要多，故A错；每箱熟牛肉罐头和熟牛肉排骨罐头中都有36听，是一样多的，故B错。5、C PART TWO6、Shipping and receiving department也称作Receiving department，主要职责是负责向外发送产品或材料和接受供货商提供的材料。所以应选H项。7、Facilities department的职责是维护公司自己的各种设施，包括公司的大楼等建筑；Engineering department是负责公司对外承揽的工程项目的设计、施工等工作。因此应选D项。8、Customer service department的职责就是为客户提供帮助，并尽可能使他们感到满意。当客户有不满时，当然也会向客户服务部门投诉。因此应选A项。9、Human resources department(常简称为HR department)也称作Personnel department，它的职能很多，包括管理员工的聘用、解雇、培训、薪酬等。因此F项正确。10、Financ department负责公司所有与财务有关的事务，它通常还包括预算部(budget department)、薪酬部(payroll department)和会计部(accounting department)。因此E项正确。PART THREE11、 12、 13、 14、 15、 PART FOUR16、BCBW设在杭州，从“currently based in Hangzhou”可知。17、B原文中的信息是：“Positions available in Beijing, Dalian, Shanghai, Xiamen and Guangzhou。”该公司招聘的人员只是在中国的部分城市工作。18、C文中没有提到应聘人员是否会在三个分部工作的相关信息。19、A原文是：“At least three years sales experience, preferably with a joint venture，in chemicals or a related field。”20、B原文是：“Fluency in written and spoken English。”是熟练、流利的英语读写能力，而不是基础的读写能力。21、A原文是：“forward their resumes in English, with a letter.”22、C文中没有提到将来是否会有在其他城市的招聘计划。PART FIVE23、C解析 见原文第一段：These differences can create problems，因此，在国际贸易中，文化的不同可能会导致贸易中出现问题。故选C。 24、A解析 见文中第一段：Foreign business DeoDle who are tardy are often left outside to be kept waiting as a means of letting them know the importance of promptness通常拖拉的外贸商会被置于门外等候以让其知道守时的重要性。与A选项相符。文中提到迟到这种行为会“insult”法国的贸易伙伴，故B项错误；且文中并未提到迟到会招来冷遇。故选A。 25、B解析 见文中第二段：This conversion rate is determined by every marketalthough it will often fluctuate from day to day意思是“汇率是由每个市场决策的虽然它经常每天都有所浮动”，故该题选B。 26、A解析 这篇文章是介绍了有关IN际贸易中的一些问题。所以意欲读这篇文的读者应是A选项：businessmen aiming at overseas market即进行国际贸易的商务人士。 27、C解析 “trade barriers”意为贸易壁垒，且文中