剑桥商务英语(BEC)必考词汇习题集

1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上Test OneI. Choose the best answer.1. Multinational companies usually have _ in different countries.A) parent companies B) subsidiaries C) factories D) subsidies2. One aim of companies which sell goods or services is to increase their market _. A) occupation B) percentage C) share D) off

2、er3. In order to improve their services to customers, banks need to become more _. A) customer-oriented B) profitable C) aggressive D) efficient4. Having only _ in different countries gives global companies more flexibility to move their manufacturing activities from one country to another.A) subsid

3、iaries B) assembly linesC) research centers D) assembly operations5. Cultural differences are one of the potential _ of international mergers.A) threats B) pitfalls C) attractions D) advantages6. Most countries give foreign companies _ to attract new investment.A) tariff reduction B) important tarif

4、fs C) tax incentives D) share ownership7. Companies that handle all aspects of their business internationally, such as the big oil companies, are known as _ companies.A) multinational B) venture capital C) merged D) vertically-integrated8. The movement of money into and out of a company is known as

5、_.A) annual turnover B) profit margin C) cash flow D) bank charges.9. All mergers aim to create _ for the two companies shareholders.A) added value B) overheads reduction C) economies of scale D) tax benefits10. The Legend computer company has always been _ and different in the design and technology

6、 of its PCs.A) effective B) competent C) expensive D) innovative11. Setting up a business in a foreign country involves a lot of _.A) import tariffs B) red tape C) tax payments D) import quotations12. When companies decide to restructure, it is usually _ who are made redundant.A) middle managers B)

7、secretarial staff C) brand managers D) production workers13. To run their foreign subsidiaries, multinationals usually appoint a _.A) executive manager B) team leader C) decision maker D) country manager14. In joint ventures, two or more companies _ on specific projects.A) collaborate B) compete C)

8、practice D) work15. One measure of a companys financial success is the return on _.A) sales volumes B) annual turnover C) capital employed D) profit marginsII. Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases given. Change the form if necessary.Logistics manufacture retailer sustain compete cross-boarde

9、rtakeover counterpart asset bear output outsourcing chairman utilize merger1. In the U.S. the service sector employs more people than the _ sector.2. Despite an overall slowdown in the worlds economic growth, Chinas _ momentum of development and high market demand have provided a good opportunity fo

10、r overseas investors to access its logistic market.3. Most public quoted companies have both a _ and a chief executive.4. _ is a term used to describe the process the delivery of a product from the manufacturer to the consumer that includes transportation, storage and distribution.5. Wal-Mart is the

11、 worlds largest _.6. in February 2000, South Air Company succeeded its hostile _ of Volvo.7. When it is approved, the _ of South Air Touch with Volvo will be the worlds largest.8. In companies such as advertising agencies, people are vital intangible _.9. Subcontracting work to outside suppliers is

12、known as _.10. Logistics companies in the country must move fast to _ the final three-year protection period after Chinas entry into the WTO if they are to be able to survive when foreign logistics giants arrive.11. A person who does a similar job to you, but in another company is your _.12. The _ i

13、s the total amount of products produced by a company.13. Every company is looking for something, which will give it a _ edge.14. In a _ market, investment managers tend to put a large proportion of their money into FT-SE stocks because of their perceived defensive qualities.15. Because of the global

14、ization of business, an increasing number of mergers are _ deals.Test TwoI. Choose the best answer.1. A key international management competency for Volvo is entrepreneurial _.A) promotion B) drive C) strength D) determination2. Many organization have a salary _ which indicates the salary for differe

15、nt jobs. A) ceiling B) ladder C) scale D) review3. When two companies want to work together they often _ a joint venture.A) form B) work C) do D) manage4. The conglomerate movement has broadly _ the assets of many large enterprises.A) Classified B) differentiated C) diversified D) clarified5. Young

16、managers who have good prospects for quick promotion are often known as _.A) technocrats B) globe-trotters C) top-flight executives D) high-fliers6. The chief executive can be said to _ the company.A) realize B) run C) own D) motive 7. Training courses which include activities such as role-plays and

17、 simulations use an _ approach.A) experimental B) academic C) knowledge D) deductive8. In oriental cultures, to _ is one of the most embarrassing things that ca happen.A) lose a job B) make a mistake C) lose face D) receive a favor9. The special words used by people in the same profession are known

18、as _.A) speech variety B) dialect C) pidgin D) jargon10. When young people spend their first months in a new job on a training program they known as _.A) candidates B) novices C) trainees D) students11. Training that has clear application to a job or type of work can be said to be _.A) academic B) p

19、ractical C) interesting D) cost-effective 12. It is very expensive to _ people who fail in an overseas job and have to return early.A) Insure B) dismiss C) retrain D) repatriate13. People who are sent aboard by their company often have a better _ than at home because they have a higher salary and ot

20、her benefits such as free housing.A) lifestyle B) program C) occupation D) placement14. Most companies _ employees for their travel expenses at the end of the month.A) sponsor B) offer C) compensate D) reimburse15. It is common for large companies and professional bodies to _ politicians and governm

21、ent departments to try to persuade them to accept their point of view.A) Lobby B) persuade C) pay D) enticeII. Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases given. Change the form if necessary.recruit reference assessment center decline appraise developinterview team-building blue chip short qualify

22、hierarchyconglomerate expatriate sponsor1. International companies are increasingly looking to _ managers with an MBA.2. An MBA is clearly one of the best _ for an international management career.3. Many large companies _ their managers studies by paying some or all of the costs. 4. While some subje

23、cts, such as law and management studies, are on the increase, others, such as engineering, are on the _.5. Because of the lack of graduates there will be soon a _ of qualified engineers.6. Nearly all organizations use _ as their main ways to select new employees.7. In Britain, many companies also us

24、e _, where candidates take part in a series of tasks and simulations.8. It is also common in Britain for a new employer to request written _ on candidates from their previous employers.9. Organizing people by different levels of power and authority is known as a _.10. When two companies merge it can

25、 be very useful to run _ courses to help people work well together.11. Large companies that are famous, well established and generally successful financially are known as _ companies.12. A _ is a large organization that consists of many companies in different sectors.13. A company with a good HR pol

26、icy will carry out annual _ between each employee and his or her manager.14. Some manages consider time spent aboard as part of their _ program.15. The labor market has become international, and the member of _ workers is continuing to grow.Test ThreeI. Choose the best answer.1. Someone who assists

27、others to reach an agreement after a dispute is an _.A) broker B) accomplice C) arbitrator D) assistant2. She was _ of stealing documents from the office.A) saw B) accused C) charged D) found3. Both parties in the civil case agree to _ out of court.A) accuse B) sign C) settle D) submit4. People who

28、sign a contract are known as _ to the agreement.A) parties B) signers C) partials D) consignor5. Name _ is important to establish a center for arbitration.A) recognition B) reducing C) changes D) awareness6. A famous name may not be used by anyone else if it has been registered- a world trademark mu

29、st not be _.A) hijacked B) appeared C) directed D) infringed7. The technical name in English law for legal disputes that go to court is _.A) legal match B) court scene C) accusation D) litigation8. The factory near my house makes fashion clothing under _.A) license B) licensee C) licensor D) citatio

30、n9. A _ is the owner of a business such as a shop or restaurant.A) private sector B) public sector C) proprietor D) parson10. The contract states the licensee is not allowed to _ or change anything.A) swap B) intervene C) appendix D) abridge 11. The person who brings a complaint in a civil case is c

31、alled the _.A) defendant B) plaintiff C) complainer D) civilian12. Someone who shows _ does not act fairly and treats one party preferentially.A) tricks B) bias C) perjury D) treachery13. _ damages are designed to deter others from committing the same crime.A) Punishment B) Compensation C) Capital D

32、) Punitive14. A jury will bring in _ of guilty when there is no reasonable doubt.A) a verdict B) a decree C) a conclusion D) an edict15. When someone goes to court in a civil matter, they file a _.A) suiting B) pursuance C) pursuit D) suitII. Fill in the blanks with the words phrases given. Change t

33、he form where necessary.trademark recourse equal forum confidential facilitate bilateralsettle compensatory distort multilateral enclose demand-ledcommodity brand name1. I apologize for not _ the account sooner, but due to the unfortunate death of our accountant, we were not able to settle any of ou

34、r outstanding balances.2. In law abiding countries, all citizens have _ to justice.3. Coffee, gold and precious metals are all _.4. The right place to discuss important issues is a _.5. When you promise to keep something secret you are promising to respect _.6. Good employers promise men and women _

35、 at work.7. The worksheet _ the preparation of financial statements and provides a check against errors before the formal financial statements are prepared.8. The two ministers signed a _ trade agreement.9. Changing the intended meaning of a law slightly is to _ it.10. We have _ our winter catalogue

36、 and price-list giving details of C.I.F. London prices, discounts, and delivery dates.11. The government reduced income tax in order to encourage a _ upturn in economic activity.12. Fashion-conscious people like to wear clothes that have famous _.13. Companies can register _ which then only they may

37、 use.14. The process of integration should commence following the conclusion of the Uruguay Round of _ Trade Negotiation.15. These negotiations will be entered into in good faith with a view to achieving mutually satisfactory _ adjustment.Test FourI. Choose the best answer.1. When you are legally re

38、sponsible for something, you are said to be _.A) statue B) legal C) leasehold D) liable2. The robber tried to terrify the shopkeeper by threatening him with a _.A) false B) forged C) fraud D) fake 3. It looked like my signature on the cheque but it was not- someone had _ it.A) forged B) created C) f

39、ramed D) reproduced4. The authorities found that she had given them a _ name and address.A) creative B) false C) infamous D) fraud5. Working in the accounts department gave her a wonderful opportunity to _ the company of thousands of pounds.A) defraud B) embarrass C) embrace D) embroil6. Did you say

40、 he could borrow the car? Or did he just take it without your _.A) assent B) consent C) know-how D) service7. In Great Britain, you are assumed to be innocent until shown by a court otherwise- the prosecution has to prove your _.A) innocence B) accusation C) guile D) guilt8. When she lost her credit

41、 card, the first thing she did was to call the bank and _ it.A) confuse B) condemn C) cancel D) conceal9. The penalties for causing environmental _ are considered by some to be too lenient.A) damage B) spoilage C) depravity D) pollution 10. Wrongs done against people or property in civil law are cal

42、led _. A) torture B) torts C) litigants D) censure11. _ is the part of the legal profession having the right of audience in court. A) Arbitration B) Accounting C) Advocacy D) Assessing12. The most powerful criminals are sometimes known as the _ of organized crime. A) baronets B) warlords C) barons D

43、) gangs13. Signing someone elses name is a _ act. A) fraudulent B) fraud C) defrauded D) forgery14. Criminals, gangsters and mobsters are all _. A) villains B) villagers C) vassals D) victims15. Being famous for something bad is being _. A) known B) unknown C) noted D) notorious II. Fill in the blan

44、ks with the words or phrases given. Change the form if plicity flourish off-line illicit contingent verify depositiondeserve scam jargon tip bonus contractual disguise telemarketing1. Only with the _ of the bank employees could the criminal launder his money.2. They _ their appearances

45、so that no one could recognize them.3. Another word for illegal and wrong is _.4. Selling and promoting the goods over the phone is called _.5. Let me give you some practical advice and some helpful _ on how to succeed.6. The business was very successful- it was a _ concern.7. Fraudulent schemes are

46、 often called _.8. Traditional, non-electronic payments are made _.9. When you open a bank account, you may be asked to show your passport or birth certificates as _ that you are who you say you are.10. The result was _ on the agreement and cooperation of the others.11. The normal _ arrangements wil

47、l apply: both parties must sign, with a witness.12. As a reward for your excellent trading results, you have been awarded a _.13. Very technical vocabulary used by experts is known as _14. The packing clause in this contract _ our attention.15. A written statement of evidence given by a witness is c

48、alled a _.Test FiveI. Choose the best answer.1. Bank customers who are not business customers are called _ customers.A) single B) personal C) individual D) general2. If you pay by credit card, you have to _ the transaction by signing a pay slip.A) authorize B) withdraw C) deposit D) transfer3. A dev

49、ice which the retailer uses to receive electronic payments is called _.A) an ATM B) a cash dispenser C) a POS device D) an electronic purse4. At the age of 60 or 65, people generally _ from work.A) withdraw B) resign C) retire D) retreat5. The bank granted a loan for two-year _.A) repayment B) rate

50、C) time D) term6. The bank withdrew the facility after the company _ their overdraft limit two often.A) exceeded B) admitted C) accepted D) received7. When an employee is aware that his expertise and experiences are appreciated by his company and his fellow workers, he is able to _ even more closely

51、 with the company.A) identify B) recognize C) notice D) acknowledge8. Interest is charged at the current rate, which is 2.5% above the _.A) Lowest B) base C) average D) minimum9. These rates are fixed until January when they will be _.A) re-valued B) reviewed C) retained D) reinstated10. Possessions

52、 acquired by a company for long term use (buildings) are called _.A) long-time assets B) fixed assets C) current assets D) tangible assets11. The part of a companys after-tax profits distributed to shareholders is called _.A) divided B) reserves C) earnings per share D) retained profit12. Money which a company sets aside to cover bad debts is listed in the balance sheet as _.A) deductions B) retained profit C) reserves D) provisions13. A person or organization whose business is to lend money for interest is called _.A) a creditor B) debtor C) lender D)