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剑桥商务英语中级分类模拟试题LISTENING1、It is a 2-day trip to Pairs on ______.2、I will arrive there at ______.3、Can't make it to the meeting on ______ because of problem with hotel.4、Shall we meet at one thirty on ______ afternoon?5、I won't see my classmates until ______ then.6、______ 22nd, 2013 is the best time for me.7、The delegation will be arriving at Beijing Airport on 1st, ______.8、______, 2014.9、British Airways flight A319 to China due to depart at ______, boarding now at ______.10、Athens and Karachi due to depart at ______, boarding Gate11、British Airways passengers for the British Airways Super Shuttle to Edinburgh, this flight due to depart at 14:30, on ______.12、EA831 to Nairobi due to depart at ______ to Rio.13、Chile flight IB290 to Madrid, due to depart at ______, boarding Gate 16.14、Passengers for British Airways flight BA777 to Santiago, Kuala Lumper and Singapore, due to depart at ______, boarding Gate ______.15、TWA flight TW695 to Shanghai departs at ______, boarding Gate16、Please call Emma on ______.17、Our current account number is ______.18、The address is Torhamnsgatan ______ Stockholm.19、The company can purchase ______ tons of the products at the price of ______.20、Invoice No. ______.21、Tel.No. ______.22、Bulgaria's population was ______.23、The population of India is increasing rapidly. It listed a population of ______ in 2011.24、This clothing retailer charges ______ euros for the cloth.25、Dalian's house price boom has gone beyond Shenyang, with properties in downtown now worth ______ more than three years ago.26、From 2001 to 2005 the amount of venture capital poured into companies increased by over ______ in just five years. At the height of the bubble, more than ______ had been invested in ______ companies.27、That would be ______ higher than the same period last year.28、______ of people who use the Internet say they expect to shop on-line on 11th, November.29、Experts say that about ______ of the ______ Internet users in China are women.30、The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean with ______ square miles.答案:LISTENING1、23rd AUGUST/AUGUST 23rd[听力原文]I went to Paris on 23rd of August, it is a 2-day recruitment trip.2、15:40[听力原文]Can you tell Tom my plane is getting in at 15:40, not 16:40 as in my fax.3、16th SEPTEMBER/SEPTEMBER 16th[听力原文]Please tell Mike I won't be able to make the meeting on September 16th, because there is no spare room in the hotel because of the convention.4、THURSDAY[听力原文]Shall we meet at one thirty on Thursday afternoon?5、MONDAY MORNING[听力原文]I won't see my classmates until Monday morning then.6、NOVEMBER[听力原文]November 22nd, 2013 is the best time for me.7、OCTOBER[听力原文]The delegation will be arriving at Beijing Airport on 1st, October.8、12th MARCH/MARCH 12th[听力原文]The twelfth of March, 2014.9、7:50, GATE 12[听力原文]British Airways flight A319 to China due to depart at 7:50, boarding now at Gate 12.10、12:35, 21[听力原文]Athens and Karachi due to depart at 12:35, boarding Gate 21.11、THURSDAY AFTERNOON[听力原文]British Airways passengers for the British Airways Super Shuttle to Edinburgh, this flight due to depart at 14:30, on Thursday afternoon.12、8:00 A.M.[听力原文]EA831 to Nairobi due to depart at 8:00 a.m. to Rio.13、11:58[听力原文]Chile flight IB290 to Madrid, due to depart at 11:58, boarding Gate 16.14、1:58 P.M., 15[听力原文]Passengers for British Airways flight BA777 to Santiago, Kuala Lumper and Singapore, due to depart at 1:58 p.m. boarding Gate 15.15、10:30, 6[听力原文]TWA flight TW695 to Shanghai departs at 10:30, boarding Gate 6.16、6667842[听力原文]If you have a problem, please call Emma, her number is 6667842.17、J985624H[听力原文]Our account number is now J985624H.18、S1346-75[听力原文]Please deliver it to our head office, and the address is Torhamnsgatan S1346-75 Stockholm.19、600, 1.6 MILLION POUNDS[听力原文]The company can purchase six hundred tons of the products at the price of 1.6 million pounds.20、53879452[听力原文]Invoice number 53879452.21、86-679-49728530[听力原文]Tel. No. 86-679-49728530.22、7,974,000[听力原文]Bulgaria's population was 7,974,000.23、1,210,193,422[听力原文]The population of India is increasing rapidly. It listed a population of 1,210,193,422 in 2011.24、15,798[听力原文]This clothing retailer charges 15,798 euros for the cloth.25、30 PERCENT[听力原文]Dalian's house price boom has gone beyond Shenyang, with properties in downtown now worth 30 percent more than three years ago.26、1,500%, 96 BILLION DOLLARS, 7,800[听力原文]From 2001 to 2005 the amount of venture capital poured into companies increased by over 1,500% in just five years. At the height of the bubble, more than 96 billion dollars had been invested in 7,800 companies.27、3.7%[听力原文]That would be 3.7% higher than the same period last year.28、56.4%[听力原文]56.4% of people who use the Internet say they expect to shop on-line on 11th, November.29、51%, 100 MILLION[听力原文]Experts say that about 51% of the 100 million Internet users in China are women.30、76,762,000[听力原文]The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean with 76,762,000 square miles.。

剑桥商务英语（BEC ）中级阅读全真试题及答案）中级阅读全真试题及答案BEC 中级阅读全真试题中级阅读全真试题READING QUESTIONS 1-45 PART ONE Questions 1-7 Look at the sentences below and the job advertisements on the opposite page. Which job does each sentence 1-7 refer to? For each sentence, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet. Y ou will need to use some of these letters more than once. Example:0 This post involves some secretarial duties. 0 A B C D 1 Y ou will be responsible for the operation of a computer system. 2 Y ou must be able to forecast what people will want to wear. 3 Y ou will be able to work with people from many different countries and backgrounds. 4 Y ou will have a qualification which covers two subject areas. 5 It is necessary to have worked in this sector before. 6 Y ou will need to keep in contact with the headquarters of the organization. 7 The advertisement emphasises the need to have a suitable approach to important people. A BUSINESS MANAGERY ou will be responsible for our global business within specific countries and and will will will have have have a a a good good good understanding understanding understanding of of of international international international distribution, distribution, distribution, possibly possibly possibly based based based on on on previous previous experience, plus the ability to work in markets that are highly varied in their culture. Y ou will be fluent in a second language, be willing to travel extensively, and preferably have a degree. B DEPARTMENT STORE STORE BUYERBased BUYERBased BUYERBased at at at our our our head head head office office office in in in London, London, London, you will you will select select and and and order order stock stock from from from our our our suppliers suppliers suppliers in in in Italy. Italy. Italy. Y Y ou ou will will will need need need to to to predict predict predict fashion fashion fashion trends trends trends and and and build build build a a a strong strong relationship relationship with with with our our our Italian Italian Italian office. office. office. Y Y ou ou will will will have have have gained gained gained your your your buying buying buying experience experience experience in in in women's women's fashion and will hold a degree in design with a business studies component. C LEGAL SERVICES ADMINISTRA TORAs TORAs head head head of of of the the the legal legal office, office, your your your work work work will will will include include managing the office IT network, typing reports, diary maintenance and supervision of another staff member. member. Y Y ou will need need good good good organizational organizational organizational skills skills skills in in in order order order to to to keep keep keep ahead ahead ahead of of of a a a varied varied varied workload. workload. Y ou ou will will will be be be dealing dealing dealing with with with senior senior senior executives executives executives and and and government government government officials, so officials, so a mature and and efficient efficient manner is essential. D REGIONAL LEISURE LEISURE SITES SITES SITES MANAGERY MANAGERY MANAGERYou ou ou will will will be be be responsible responsible responsible for for for budgetary budgetary budgetary planning, planning, contract negotiations, local marketing and effective administration. Y ou will communicate frequently frequently with with with our our our main main main office office office using using using the the the latest latest latest technology. technology. technology. Y Y our our experience could experience could be be from from from any any business sector but you should enjoy outdoor life and will ideally possess an estate management qualification. PART TWO Questions 8-12 ·Read the extract below from an article about the coffee industry. ·Choose the best sentence from the list on the opposite page to fill each of the gaps. ·For each gap 8-12, mark one letter (A-I)on your Answer Sheet. ·Do not use any letter more than once. Coffee Coffee is is is worth worth worth approximately approximately $50-60bn $50-60bn per per per annum annum annum in in in terms terms terms of of of world world world sales. sales. sales. It It It is is is a a a truly truly international international commodity, commodity, commodity, and and and today today today more more more than than than 50 50 50 countries countries countries in in in the the the world world world grow grow grow coffee coffee coffee beans. beans. (example) ______I_____. ICO organization helps coffee producers and promotes coffee conumption conumption worldwide.ICO worldwide.ICO worldwide.ICO estimates estimates estimates that that that world world world production production production next next next year year year will will will reach reach reach 97.5 97.5 97.5 million million bags.11.3 bags.11.3 million million million bags bags bags higher higher higher than than than the the the current current current year. (8) year. (8) __________. __________. As As As the the the largest largest largest producing producing country , , Brazil Brazil Brazil is is is particularly particularly particularly important important important in in in the coffee the coffee world. In 1994 1994 Brazil Brazil Brazil was responsible was responsible for 25% 25% of world of world production, production, Colombia Colombia Colombia was was was next with next with 13.4%, 13.4%, Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia had had had 7.5%, 7.5%, 7.5%, Mexico Mexico Mexico 4.7%, 4.7%, Guatemala 3.8% and Ethiopia and V ietnam were equal with 3.4%.Coffee is a tough crop, and can be be grown grown grown in in in areas areas areas where where where it it it is is is difficult difficult difficult or or or impossible impossible impossible to to to grow grow grow other crops. other crops. (9)______ (9)______ However, However, disease is always problem for coffee production, as we can see in some parts of South America at the moment.ICO is active in educating farmers about avoiding disease and dealing with problems when they occur.The distribution chain varies from country to country, explains Pablo Dubois. In most countries the smaller farmers sell their crop to a local trader, who then sells it on to exporters. There are, however, other distribution systems. (10) ____________. Some countries, like Vietnam, have special government marketing organizations for coffee.Coffee prices often vary greatly from one year to the next. In 1997, for example, there was a large rise in the world price, which was immediately felt by the consumer. Rising prices always result in a drop in sales, which will have a bad effect on those developing countries, which are highly dependent on foreign exchange from coffee coffee exports. (11)____________.In the exports. (11)____________.In the o pinion opinion opinion of of of Pablo Pablo Pablo Dubois, Dubois, Dubois, the the the biggest biggest biggest problem problem problem for for for his his organisation is is to to to create create create greater greater greater consumer consumer consumer awareness awareness awareness of of of the the the different different different varieties varieties varieties of of of coffee coffee coffee and and different ways of preparing it. (12)____________. ICO is therefore concentrating its promotional activities on Russia and China. It is also encouraging environmentally friendly coffee production, and and last last last year's year's year's seminar seminar seminar on coffee on coffee and and the the the environment created environment created a a lot lot lot of of of interest.The interest.The interest.The future future future looks looks bright bright for for for the the the coffee coffee coffee industry. industry. industry. It It It is is is estimated estimated estimated that that that consumption consumption consumption over over over the the the next next next few few few years years years will will continue to rise steadily. New markets like Eastern Europe and China are expected to develop fast. A. As a result, the membership now represents 94% of all exporters and 60% of all importers. B. In some of these countries, this can amount to as much as 50% of all export earning.C. C. In In In North North North America, America, America, most most most consumers consumers consumers already already already have have have above above above average average average knowledge knowledge knowledge of of of the the the range range available. D. For example, frost and wind are particularly damaging to coffee crops. E. Larger coffee growers, for example, frequently export directly. F. The main reason for this is higher Brazilian output as production recovers from weather damage to crops. G . It is cultivated in mountain regions which can only be reached by animal transport, and in other difficult areas where modern agricultural equipment cannot be used. H. This is because there is a demand for coffee in Germany, and it is also sold in the UK and in the US. I. I. This This This make make make the the the coffee coffee coffee industry industry industry fairly fairly fairly universal, universal, universal, according according according to to to Pablo Pablo Pablo Dubois, Dubois, Dubois, Head Head Head of of of the the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), based in London. PART THREE Questions 13-20 Read Read the the the artic artic le le below below below about about about stress stress stress management, management, management, and and and answer answer answer questions questions questions 13-20 13-20 13-20 on on on the the the opposite opposite page. A Lesson In Stress Management Demands placed on us at work can often lead to considerable worry and discomfort. There are, however, however, ways ways ways of of of protecting protecting protecting ourselves ourselves ourselves from from from the the the stress stress stress we we we face face face at at at work. work. work. W e W e interviewed interviewed interviewed Jane Jane Collard, a consultant in stress management. 1. In Jane Collard's opinion, stress is becoming an increasingly common feature of the workplace. Stress is a highly individual reaction, which varies considerably from person to person, and it is difficult difficult for for for some some some employees employees employees to to to avoid avoid avoid it. it. it. Indeed, Indeed, Indeed, stress stress stress is is is regarded regarded regarded by by by many many many as as as part part part of of of the the organizational culture of our institutions: it comes with the job. Recent figures indicate that time taken taken off work off work because because of stress of stress has has increased increased increased by by by 500 500 500 per per per cent cent cent since since since the the the 1950s. 1950s. 1950s. Undoubtedly, Undoubtedly, changes in working conditions have led to greater pressure at work at all levels. With reductions in staffing, workloads for individual employees have increased. In addition, many employees are left worrying about the security of their jobs. 2. On the stress management courses that she runs, Jane Collard tries to make the trainees realise that stress in itself is not harmful. Everyone needs a certain level of stress to enable them to feel motivated motivated and and and to to to perform perform perform effectively. effectively. A complete complete absence absence absence of of of stress stress stress can can can be be be as as as damaging damaging damaging as as overstress, since it can make people lose interest in their work, and even lead to depression. The difficulties occur when the amount of stress rises above a level which is healthy for a particular individual. If this happens, the effects are very obvious and the trainees are taught to recognize the signs. signs. Stress Stress Stress may may may be be be expressed expressed expressed physically, physically, for for example example through through headaches headaches headaches and and and tiredness, tiredness, tiredness, or or through emotional problems such as depression. A person suffering from stress may also start to behave differently, and can be difficult to deal with. 3. While it may not always be possible to prevent stress, there are a number of ways in which it can be controlled. The first thing that the trainees learn is how to manage their time effectively. This This involves, involves, involves, first first first of of of all, all, all, setting setting setting realistic realistic realistic goals goals goals for for for both both both the the the short short short and and and long long long term. term. term. Once Once Once this this framework has been established, tasks are then prioritised on a daily basis. The trainees are also reminded reminded that that that when when when they they they are are are under under under pressure pressure pressure the the the less less less important important important items items items should should should be be be left, left, left, and and and they they should should never never never hesitate hesitate hesitate to to to delegate. delegate. delegate. Everyone Everyone Everyone is is is encouraged encouraged encouraged to to to look look look at at at ways ways ways of of of reducing reducing reducing 'wasted 'wasted time ', for example by grouping similar tasks together or dealing with items immedkiately. 4. Jane feels that one of the most useful features of the course is that it enables trainees to deal with those demands or deadlines that they regard as unreasonable. They are encouraged to avoid being being defensive, defensive, defensive, but but but at at at the same the same time time they they they are are are advised advised advised not not not to to to be be be afraid afraid afraid of saying of saying 'no'. 'no'. They They They are are asked to give reasons only if necessary . The training helps them to foresee difficult situations or unwanted demands, and they learn how to prepare themselves mentally. Everyone is encouraged not to get stuck in negative thought patterns, where stress can feed a circular sense of helplessness. One solution they discuss is to think of a more encouraging alternative for each negative message. They They learn, for learn, for example, example, to remind to remind themselves themselves that that that nothing nothing nothing terrible terrible terrible happens when happens when a a demand demand demand is is refused or a deadline missed. Life goes on. Questions 13-16 For questions 13-16, choose the best title for each numbered paragraph from the list below. For each numbered paragraph 1-4, mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. 13 Paragraph 1 ______ 14 Paragraph 2 ______ 15 Paragraph 3 ______ 16 Paragraph 4 ______ A Higher stress levels among top managers B Coping with stress through a positive attitude C Time lost at work through sickness D Causes of increased stress in the work environment E Explanations for missed deadlinesF stress reduction through better organisation G Typical problems associated with stress Questions 17-20 • Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 17-20 with a phrase A-G from the list below. • For each question 17-20, mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet. • Do not use any letter more than once. 17 Most people agree that the recent increase in stress is due to changes in ____________. 18 The trainees are taught that the right level of stress at work is important for good. 19 Trainees learn that one way of limiting stress is by deciding upon. 20 One of the most important parts of the course is learning how to react to___ A levels of performance B shorter deadlines C employment practices D higher levels of sickness E unfair demands F successful management structure G practical targets PART FOUR Questions 21-35 ·Read the text below about job prospects at the Provincial Bank. ·Choose the correct word A, B, C, or, D on the opposite page to fill each gap. ·For each question 21-35, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet. Employment Opportunities for Graduates with the Provincial BankThe Provincial Bank is one of the biggest (example) ____________ institutions in the U.K. With its 1,900 branches and 58,000 employees, it has (21) ____________ a household name. Almost 4,000 of these employees (22) ____________ managerial or executive positions. The bank has an outstanding (23) ____________ of profitability, which has been achieved by introducing innovations at the same time time as as as maintaining maintaining maintaining leadership leadership leadership of of of the the the (24) (24) (24) ____________. ____________. ____________. The The The bank's bank's bank's comprehensive comprehensive comprehensive training training programme concentrates on (25) ____________ the most important skills that graduates need in order to (26) ____________ early management responsibility. Trainees take responsibility for their own own continuous continuous continuous self-development self-development through visiting other branches and departments, and by (27)____________ courses in management skills. They also receive training in order to increase their knowledge of the bank's (28) ___________. The bank supports (29)____________ of staff who wish to take professional examinations, and its Graduate Training Scheme is (30)_____________ to the nationally recognized Diploma in Management.Obviously the quality of its mangers is of (31)____________ importance to the bank's performance. It welcomes good graduates graduates in in in any any any subject subject subject area, area, area, (32)____________ (32)____________ (32)____________ they can they can demonstrate demonstrate the the the ability ability ability to to to influence influence events, and have the potential to (33)____________ both as leaders and as part of a team. Most graduate trainees join the Retail Banking division initially. Those starting on this programme will soon have the (34)____________ to work in other parts of the bank and can (35)____________ a varied and flexible working life.Example:A budgetary B fiscal C financial D economic Example 21 A opened B entered C turned D become 22 A hold B do C keep D own 23 A career B catalogue C record D experience 24 A area B trade C record D market 25 A making B reaching C developing D heightening 26 A present B treat C deal D handle 27 A observing B attending C involving D staying 28 A services B goods C creations D abilities 29 A colleague B members C people D persons 30 A qualified B combined C fastened D linked 31 A main B vital C necessary D superior 32 A therefore B thus C provided D only 33 A succeed B realize C gain D overcome 34 A choice B chance C likelihood D probability 35 A forecast B believe C suppose D expect PART FIVE Section A Questions 36-40 Read the text below about a special kind of competition. In most of the lines 36-40 there is one extra word which does not fit. One or two lines, however, are correct. If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet. If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet. Examples:0 The international Y outh Skills Olympics is a vocational skills competition in 0 C O R R E C T00 which the young people demonstrate their achievements in a range of areas. 00 T H E 36 The competition, which there is held every two years, is organized by the international 37 Training Organisation. All U.K. competitors qualify for the team by getting through38 a tough national competition.Their backgrounds are vary from arts to sciences, 39 and students to the self-employed. Since they do not know which skill area they 40 will be tested in, they must to train for everything before the start of the competition. Section B Questions 41-45 Read the text below about market research. In each line 41-45 there is one wrong word. For each line 41-45,write the correct word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet. Examples:0 Y our business will only success if customers like your product 0 S U C C E E D00 or service and are prepared to give you money in exchange about it 00 F O R Market Research 41 Before you start a business, it is importance to undertake market research 42 and to assess the results with great care: you need to finding out about your 43 potential customers and the state of the market, included your competitors. 44 The more detailed your market research are, the more profitable your business45 is likely to be. Carry out your study thorough, and repeat it to ensure your results are reliable.参考答案参考答案READING 1. C 2. B 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.D 7C 8.F 9.G 10.E 11.B 12.C 13.D 14.G 15.F 16.B 17.C 18.A 6.D 7C 8.F 9.G 10.E 11.B 12.C 13.D 14.G 15.F 16.B 17.C 18.A 19.G 20.E 21.D 21.D 22.A 22.A 23.C 23.C 24.B 24.B 24.B 25.C 25.C 25.C 26.D 26.D 26.D 27.B 27.B 27.B 28.A 28.A 29.B 29.B 30.D 30.D 30.D 31.B 31.B 31.B 32.A 32.A 33.A 34.B 34.B 35.D 35.D 35.D 36.THERE 36.THERE 37.CORRECT 37.CORRECT 38.ARE 38.ARE 38.ARE 39.CORRECT 39.CORRECT 39.CORRECT 40.TO 40.TO 40.TO 41.IMPORTANT 41.IMPORTANT 42.FIND 42.FIND 43.INCLUDING 43.INCLUDING 43.INCLUDING 44.IS 44.IS 45.THOROUGHLY。

此文档下载后即可编辑LISTENING SCRIPTSModule 11.1 Working from home (page 8)I=Interviewer M=MichelaI OK,Michela.You work from home now.Can you tell me about a typical day?M Sure, I always get up around seven and the first thing I do is get the kids ready for school.I take them at eight thirty and thin I always start work at nine.I Do you ever have a day where you decide to have the morning off and start work later?M No,you can’t do that.It’s important with home-working to have a timetable and stick to it.If you end up watching TV or doing the cleaning then it isn’t for you.So I have lunch at twelve and finish work at two thirty to get the children.I Was that why you gave up your office job?M Yes,I wanted to spend more time with the children.It gives me more flexibility.Sometimes I need to work in the evening but usually it isn’t a problem.I So how long have you been doing this kind of work?M For about five years.I’ve been with the same company since I left school but with the Internet and technology it’s easy now to be at home.I So your employer doesn’t mind.M No.It means the company saves money on office space and as long as I get the work done,they’re happy.Sometimes I still fo into work to meet clients and so on.For example,I’m going in nearly every day this week because we have visitors from another company and I can’t really invite them over to my house.Besides,the gossip and the news with my colleagues.I miss that side of going into work every day.I Is there anything else you miss?M Ermm.No,not really.And I’ll tell you what I really don’t miss and that’s having to spend two hours commuting on the bus and train every day. . .1.2 Starting a conversation (page 11)Conversation 1R=Richard W=Woman M=MarekR Hello?W Hello,Richard.I’d like to introduce you to Marek.R Oh,yes.Hello,Marek.How do you do?Nice to meet you at last.M Hello,Richard.Pleased to meet you too.W Oh,do you two know each other already?M Well,we’ve spoken on the phone a few times.R But we’ve never actually met.Anyway,take a seat.Would you both like a coffee?Conversation 2A Would you like a coffee?B Oh,thanks.A Milk?B Yes,please,and a sugar…thanks.A So have you enjoyed this morning?B Yes,it was very interesting.The first speaker was particularly good.A Is this your first time at one of these events?B Yes,it is.And you?A No,I’ve been coming for years.The company pays and if the location is good then I come.I remember the best year we had was in Monaco…Conversation 3M=Marie W=WomanM May I join you?W Sure.M You’re a colleague of Martin Obach,aren’t you?W That’s right He works in our Barcelona office.How do you know him?M We were both at Elcotil together.He left about a year before me.W Oh,are you Mandy?M Marie.W Marie.That’s right.Sorry,I knew it began with an M.Yes,Martin said you were doing this course and that I should say hello…Conversation 4A Well,this is nice.B Well,it’s quite simple but the food is vey traditional and it’s popular with the locals.On Sundays I often bring the family here.A That’s nice.How many children do you have?B Two.Twinks.A boy and a girl.They’ve just started school.A Wow.Twinks.B And you?A No,not yet.And have you always lived in Lille?B Yes,most of my life.I worked in Paris for a while and in your country,of course.But all my relatives are here.What about your family?A Oh,they’re spread out.I see my parents from time to time but my sister lives in Norway with her husband so we don’t get together much.Anyway,I know your company is looking for a partner on this Thai project.B Yes.Is that something you might be interested in…1.3 Exam spotlight (page 15)E=Examiner C=CandidateE And where do you live exactly?C I’m from a small town in northern Switzerland but at the moment I’m studying for a business degree so I live in Zurich.E What types of business are most successful in your town?C Err,well,I suppose that tourism is quite important to the area andthere are many small farms so agriculture also.Zurich,where I study,is more famous of course for banking and financial services.E How is working life changing in your country?C Sorry,can you repeat the question,please?E Yes,how is working life changing in your country?C I think that more and more people are moving to the cities or they are commuting in every day.In my opinion, the biggest change has come from technology-but then that’s probably true everywhere,not just in my country…Module 22.1 Benefits and incentives (page 16)Speaker 1 It’s great because usually it means my wife can use the one at home and we even take mine away at weekends.I work for quite a relaxed company and they don’t seem to mind how I use it for leisure.Speaker 2 I thought it wouldn’t change the way I worked after the first six months but as they got older it actually became more complicated with getting them to school or if they wanted to do activities in the afternoon.But my boss has been really good about it and some days I can do a half a day if I want and then I might work later on other days-or I take work home,which I don’t like doing,but it’s the only way…Speaker 3 It’s actually the law now so they had to let me have it. It was only two weeks but at least I had time to help my wife out.Mind you,after all the late nights and crying I was really happy to get back to work for a while and have a rest!Speaker 4 I’ve just been promoted from Assistant IT Technician to Chief Operational Network Administrator.It means I get a bit of a pay rise and new business cards with my name on.I’m not sure if I get my own office though.Speaker 5 The problem for me is that I won’t have enough to live in。

BEC-2 Test 1ReadingPart OneQuestion 1-7Look at the statements below and the information about training courses on the opposite paper.Which course (A, B, C, or D) does each statement 1-7 refer to?For each statement 1-7, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.You will need to use some of these letters more than once.A Loans AdministrationThis course looks at the administrative functions of a bank's loans department, e.g. dealing with credit applications and keeping records of loan transactions. We will use real application forms of the type that administrative staff in loans departments regularly handle. It will be particularly useful for experienced staff with day-to-day administrative responsibility for loan portfolios. Although most clients choose to enjoy our beautiful premises, the course can be run at the client company or elsewhere.B Cashflow AnalysisOn this advanced course you will build up a database of a company's cashflow over time and identify and interpret patterns of change. You will analyze the cashflow of a few sample companies and use your analysis to judge their ability to settle their debts. This course will help you perform an advanced cashflow analysis of your own company.C Loan ContractsOpen to anyone who completed our introductory course to legal contracts in business, this course looks at the legal principles involved when a company takes out a loan; and outlines how to take legal action against a company that defaults on its repayments. You will compare the interests and responsibilities of both parties to a loan contract.D Leasing & Asset FinanceThis is a course for those new to leasing. It will provide you with a basic understanding of why companies prefer to lease property or machinery, rather than buy. You will learn about both the expenses and tax benefits of leasing and you will study a variety of lease agreements and the laws relating to them.Part TwoQuestions 8-12Read the article below about a psychologist's advice to managers.Choose the best sentence from the opposite page to fill each of the gaps.For each gap 8-12, mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.Do not use any letter more than once.There is an example at the beginning. (0)The Psychology of ManagementIf overflowing in-trays frighten you or solving problems makes you sweat, there's a new range of business books called The Management Guides that you can turn to with confidence. (0)__G__. In addition, they're written in accessible language by Kathy Harman, a chartered occupational psychologist who heads her own London-based consultancy business. She says that the guides are intended for professionals working in small British companies, where thinking about management can be a low priority because of endless lists of other responsibilities.After this initial message to the reader, the following pages contain sections on every aspect of business, from managing your own time and selecting employees to planning ahead for the future.One of the reasons Harman wrote these guides was that she knows not every business is able to invest in training. The difficulty, especially for small businesses, is that, "People are professionals first and foremost and somehowthey are just expected to pick up management skills as they go along." And becoming one, she recognizes, is especially difficult if you're not used to communicating effectively or delegating work.She adds, "It's all very well managing areas that you have control over and you can do all the planning you feel is necessary, but there are always going to be other people out there who do the most unexpected things,"having good, friendly relationships with all their staff and business contacts. "The important thing in management," says Harman, "is the human element."Her advice to managers everywhere is to maintain professionalism at all times. "If you've ever managed anyone," she says, "you'll know that you're not allowed to be fed up because when the staff come to you, they don't want to know about your problems, they want their problems solved."Harman feels confident about making such an analysis because of her years of training as an occupationalpsychologist. "What you find there is that more senior managers have had some kind of psychological training, while in this country most managers get their management psychology second-hand by listening to other managers."The overall message from Harman is a simple one, and it's got nothing to do with technology or databases.the right staff at all levels, you really haven't got a business. People are your principal resource."A And when they do, managers need a variety of strategies to fall back on.B This, of course, is unlikely to be easy, because being an expert in your field doesn't necessarily make you a good manager.C The question that most of them ask is ,"Can we actually afford a management training courses?"D Although this area of study is becoming more acceptable in the business world, Britain is a long way behind the rest of Europe.E It's about creating a working environment that promotes the well-being of everyone, from the post room to the board room.F This is illustrated at the beginning of each guide with the quote, "This book is for those who would like to manage better but are too busy to begin."G They're short, pocket-sized, and very reasonably priced at '2.99 each.Part ThreeQuestions 13-18Read the article below about effective communication and the question on the opposite page.For each question 13-18, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose.The importance of good communicationEffective communication is essential for all organizations. It links the activities of the various parts of the organization and ensures that everyone is working toward a common goal. It is also extremely important for motivating employees. Staff need to know how they are getting on, what they are doing right and in which areas they could improve. Working alone can be extremely difficult and it is much easier if someone takes an interest and provides support. Employees need to understand why their job is important and how it contributes to theoverall success of the firm. Personal communication should also include target setting. People usually respond well to goals, provided these are agreed between the manager and subordinate and not imposed.However, firms often have communications problems that can undermine their performance. In many cases, these problems occur because messages are passed on in an inappropriate way. There are, of course, several ways of conveying information to others in the organization. These include speaking to them directly, e-mailing, telephoning or sending a memo. The most appropriate method depends on example, anything that is particularly sensitive or confidential, such as an employee's appraisal, should be done face-to-face.One of the main problems for senior executives is that they do not have the time or resources needed to communicate effectively. In large companies, for example, it is impossible for senior managers to meet and discuss progress with each employee individually. Obviously this task can be delegated but at the cost of creating a gap between senior management and staff. As a result, managers are often forced to use other methods of communication, like memos or notes, even if they know these are not necessarily the most suitable means of passing on messages.The use of technology, such as e-mail, mobile phones and network systems, is speeding up communication immensely. However, this does not mean that more investment in technology automatically proves beneficial: system can become outdated or employees may lack appropriate training. There are many communications tools now available but a firm cannot afford all of them. Even if it could, it does not actually need them all. The potential gains must be weighed up against the costs, and firms should realize that more communication does not necessarily mean better communication.As the number of people involved in an organization increase, the use of written communication rises even faster. Instead of a quick conversation to sort something out numerous messages can be passed backwards and forward. This can lend to a tremendous amount of paperwork and is often less effective than face to face communication. When you are actually talking to someone you can discuss things until you are happy they have understood and feedback is immediate. With written messages, however, you are never quite sure how it will be received. What you think you have said and what the other person thinks you have said can be very different.The amount of written information generated in large organization today can lead to communication overload. So much information is gathered that it gets in the way of making decisions. Take a look at the average manager's desk and you will see the problem -- it is often covered in letter, reports and memos. This overload can lead to inefficiencies. For example, managers may not be able to find the information they want when they need it. Communication is also becoming more difficult with the changes occurring in employment patterns. With more people working part-time and working from home, managing communication is becoming increasingly complex.13. In the first paragraph the writher recommends that communication with staff should include _____.A. some feedback on their job performanceB. an explanation of how company targets have been setC. information on promotion prospects within the companyD. an indication of which duties they can expect assistance with14. According to the writer, the best way of achieving effective communication is to _____.A. adapt the message to suit a particular audienceB. make the content of messages brief and directC. select the most suitable means of conveying a particular messageD. ensure that information is targeted at the appropriate group of people15. What does the writer say about the communication options available to senior manager?A. Sending memo to staff is one of the most efficient methods.B. It is important to find the time to discuss certain matters with staff.C. They should increase the range of options that they use.D. Getting junior managers to talk to staff can create different problems.16. What advice is given about the communication tools made available by technology?A. Aim to limit staff use of certain communication tools.B. Evaluate them in terms of the expenditure involved.C. Select them on the basis of the facilities they offer.D. Encourage more staff to attend training courses in their use.17. According to the writer, a problem with written communication is that _____.A. the message can be interpreted differently to what was intendedB. it can be easy for people to ignore the contents of a written messageC. most people are more comfortable with face-to-face communicationD. it is possible for correspondence to get lost within a large organization18. According to the article, what is the effect of receiving large amounts of written information?A. It is counter-productive.B. It causes conflict in a company.C. It leads to changes in work patterns.D. It makes the main points more difficult to identify.Part FourQuestions 19-33Read the letter below from an agency providing temporary staff for companies.Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B, C or D on the opposite page.For each question 19-33, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.Office Angels Employment Agency14-16 Lockhart RoadWan ChaiHong KongTel: 5324365Fax: 5324111Dear Client,Office Angels is advising businesses to plan as far ahead as possible to ensure guaranteed staff cover during holiday periods. There is now a (19)_____ shortage of skilled secretarial and administrative staff and this is (20)_____ to get worse over the next twelve months.Businesses which require staff with experience of specialist computer applications are the most at (21)_____. You are advised to (22)_____ our agency well before the staff are actually needed to be certain of filling gaps with adequately (23)_____ personnel. If you don't, it's almost (24)_____ that you will be left without the skills needed to (25)_____ your office running smoothly.The (26)_____ for the shortage of secretarial staff appears to be a combination of two (27)_____. There has been an (28)_____ in the demand for secretarial services over the last few years, and at the same time there has been a (29)_____ of students deciding to choose secretarial studies.Office Angels Agency would (30)_____ to emphasize that businesses should not underestimate the difficulty of (31)_____ experienced temporary staff. It is also necessary to make the (32)_____ that businesses should be prepared for the fact that they may have to pay more for this kind of (33)_____ in the future.19.A. hardB. seriousC. sureD. strong20.A. hopedB. wantedC. expectedD. prepared21.A. riskB. chanceC. worryD. difficulty22.A. confirmB. communicateC. contactD. command23.A. lecturedB. aidedC. formedD. trained24.A. positiveB. correctC. rightD. certain25.A. saveB. keepC. ensureD. continue26.A. reasonB. purposeC. resultD. problem27.A. articlesB. mattersC. factorsD. subjects28.A. enlargementB. increaseC. additionD. upgrade29.A. lackB. needC. requirementD. few30.A. requestB. desireC. askD. like31.A. achievingB. obtainingC. realizingD. earning32.A. pointB. ideaC. positionD. subject33.A. offerB. deliveryC. productD. servicePart FiveQuestions 34-45Read the article below about airport hotels.In most of the lines 34-45 there is one extra word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the meaning of the text. Some lines, however, are correct.If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet.If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet.The exercises begins with two examples, (0) and (00).Examples 0 CORRECT00 OFCHECKING IN TO A WORKING BASE0 Smart business travelers today are staying at the airport to do business. Rather than00 waste of time in traffic jams as they try to reach city center venues, business peopleWritingPart OneQuestion 46You are a manager in a small publishing company. You have recently taken charge of your company's staff training programme. Before the programme starts you would like to identify training areas that staff are interested in.Write a memo to all staff:saying when the programme will startasking for suggestions for the programmegiving a deadline for suggestions.Write 140-150 words.Write on the separate answer paper provided.MemorandumToFromDateSubjectPart TwoQuestion 47:You work for a sports center. You have been asked to write a short report that will appear in a newsletter for the sports center's members.Look at the graphs below, on which you have already made some handwritten notes.Then, using all these handwritten notes, write your report.Write 120-140 words.Write on the separate answer paper provided.SpeakingTask Sheet 1A: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?Selecting applicants for a jobWork ExperiencePersonal QualitiesB: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…? Choosing a new supplierPrice and DiscountsReputationC: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…? Aiming to improve production quality Up-to-date equipmentStaff TrainingTask Sheet 2A: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…? Preparing for a job interviewStudying the job advertisementFinding out about the companyB: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?Deciding whether to attend a conferenceVenueSpeakersC: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?Developing new productsMarket ResearchCosts InvolvedTask Sheet 1Foreign Business TripYour company is attending a trade fair in a foreign country for the first time.You have been asked to help with the preparations for the trip.Discuss the situation together, and decide:what travel and accommodation arrangements you will need to make before the tripwhich kinds of business customs in the foreign country it would be useful to know about, and how to find out about these before the trip参考答案!1-10.DCABA DCFBA11-20.DEACD BAABC 21-30.ACDDBACBBA 31-34DCAD 35空白.36.the 36 .for 37 correct 38. THROUGH39. ARE40. CORRECT41. PLACE42. YEARS43. FOR44. THA T45. CORRECT60. THEM61.WETHERLEY62. TRAINING MANAGER63. TJ3464. (THE/AN) INFORMATION PACK65. (TV) COMMERCIAL66. (PRODUCT) PACKAGING67. 6 WEEKS68. QUOTATION69. 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剑桥商务英语（BEC）中级考试阅读全真模拟试题PART ONEQuestions1-7Look at the sentences below and the job advertisements on the opposite page.Which job does each sentence1-7refer to?For each sentence,mark one letter(A,B,C or D)on your Answer Sheet.You will need to use some of these letters more than once.1You will be responsible for the operation of a computer system.2You must be able to forecast what people will want to wear.3You will be able to work with people from many different countries and backgrounds.4You will have a qualification which covers two subject areas.5It is necessary to have worked in this sector before.6You will need to keep in contact with the headquarters of the organization.7The advertisement emphasizes the need to have a suitable approach to important people.ABUSINESS MANAGERYou will be responsible for our global business within specific countries and will have a good understanding of international distribution,possibly based on previous experience,plus the ability to work in markets that are highly varied in their culture.You will be fluent in a second language, be willing to travel extensively,and preferably have a degree.BDEPARTMENT STORE BUYERBased at our head office in London,you will select and order stock from our suppliers in Italy. You will need to predict fashion trends and build a strong relationship with our Italian office.You will have gained your buying experience in women’s fashion and will hold a degree in design with a business studies component.CLEGAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATORAs head of the legal office,your work will include managing the office IT network,typing reports,diary maintenance and supervision of another staff member.You will need good organizational skills in order to keep ahead of a varied workload.You will be dealing with senior executives and government officials,so a mature and efficient manner is essential DREGIONAL LEISURE SITES MANAGERYou will be responsible for budgetary planning,contract negotiations,local marketing and effective administration.You will communicate frequently with our main office using the latest technology.Your experience could be from any business sector but you should enjoy outdoor life and will ideally possess an estate management qualification.PART TWOQuestions8-12·Read the extract below from an article about the coffee industry.·Choose the best sentence from the list on the opposite page to fill each of the gaps.·For each gap8-12,mark one letter(A-I)on your Answer Sheet.·Do not use any letter more than once.Coffee is worth approximately$50-60bn per annum in terms of world sales.It is a truly international commodity,and today more than50countries in the world grow coffee beans. (example)______I_____.ICO organization helps coffee producers and promotes coffee conumption worldwide.ICO estimates that world production next year will reach97.5million bags.11.3million bags higher than the current year.(8)____________.As the largest producing country,Brazil is particularly important in the coffee world.In1994Brazil was responsible for25%of world production,Colombia was next with13.4%,Indonesia had7.5%,Mexico4.7%,Guatemala3.8% and Ethiopia and Vietnam were equal with3.4%.Coffee is a tough crop,and can be grown in areas where it is difficult or impossible to grow other crops.(9)However,disease is always problem for coffee production,as we can see in some parts of South America at the moment.ICO is active in educating farmers about avoiding disease and dealing with problems when they occur.The distribution chain varies from country to country,explains Pablo Dubois.In most countries the smaller farmers sell their crop to a local trader,who then sells it on to exporters. There are,however,other distribution systems.(10)____________.Some countries,like Vietnam, have special government marketing organizations for coffee.Coffee prices often vary greatly from one year to the next.In1997,for example,there was a large rise in the world price,which was immediately felt by the consumer.Rising prices always result in a drop in sales,which will have a bad effect on those developing countries,which are highly dependent on foreign exchange from coffee exports.(11)____________.In the opinion of Pablo Dubois,the biggest problem for his organization is to create greater consumer awareness of the different varieties of coffee and different ways of preparing it.(12)____________.ICO is therefore concentrating its promotional activities on Russia and China. It is also encouraging environmentally friendly coffee production,and last year’s seminar on coffee and the environment created a lot of interest.The future looks bright for the coffee industry.It is estimated that consumption over the next few years will continue to rise steadily.New markets like Eastern Europe and China are expected to develop fast.A.As a result,the membership now represents94%of all exporters and60%of all importers.B.In some of these countries,this can amount to as much as50%of all export earning.C.In North America,most consumers already have above average knowledge of the range available.D.For example,frost and wind are particularly damaging to coffee crops.rger coffee growers,for example,frequently export directly.F.The main reason for this is higher Brazilian output as production recovers from weather damage to crops.G.It is cultivated in mountain regions which can only be reached by animal transport,and in other difficult areas where modern agricultural equipment cannot be used.H.This is because there is a demand for coffee in Germany,and it is also sold in the UK and in the US.I.This make the coffee industry fairly universal,according to Pablo Dubois,Head of the International Coffee Organization(ICO),based in London.PART THREEQuestions13-20Read the article below about stress management,and answer questions13-20on the opposite page.A Lesson In Stress ManagementDemands placed on us at work can often lead to considerable worry and discomfort.There are,however,ways of protecting ourselves from the stress we face at work.We interviewed Jane Collard,a consultant in stress management.1.In Jane Collard’s opinion,stress is becoming an increasingly common feature of the workplace.Stress is a highly individual reaction,which varies considerably from person to person, and it is difficult for some employees to avoid it.Indeed,stress is regarded by many as part of the organizational culture of our institutions:it comes with the job.Recent figures indicate that time taken off work because of stress has increased by500per cent since the1950s.Undoubtedly, changes in working conditions have led to greater pressure at work at all levels.With reductions in staffing,workloads for individual employees have increased.In addition,many employees are left worrying about the security of their jobs.2.On the stress management courses that she runs,Jane Collard tries to make the trainees realise that stress in itself is not harmful.Everyone needs a certain level of stress to enable them to feel motivated and to perform effectively.A complete absence of stress can be as damaging as overstress,since it can make people lose interest in their work,and even lead to depression.The difficulties occur when the amount of stress rises above a level which is healthy for a particular individual.If this happens,the effects are very obvious and the trainees are taught to recognize the signs.Stress may be expressed physically,for example through headaches and tiredness,or through emotional problems such as depression.A person suffering from stress may also start to behave differently,and can be difficult to deal with.3.While it may not always be possible to prevent stress,there are a number of ways in which it can be controlled.The first thing that the trainees learn is how to manage their time effectively. This involves,first of all,setting realistic goals for both the short and long term.Once this framework has been established,tasks are then prioritised on a daily basis.The trainees are also reminded that when they are under pressure the less important items should be left,and they should never hesitate to delegate.Everyone is encouraged to look at ways of reducing‘wasted time’,for example by grouping similar tasks together or dealing with items immedkiately.4.Jane feels that one of the most useful features of the course is that it enables trainees to deal with those demands or deadlines that they regard as unreasonable.They are encouraged to avoid being defensive,but at the same time they are advised not to be afraid of saying‘no’.They are asked to give reasons only if necessary.The training helps them to foresee difficult situations or unwanted demands,and they learn how to prepare themselves mentally.Everyone is encouraged not to get stuck in negative thought patterns,where stress can feed a circular sense of helplessness.One solution they discuss is to think of a more encouraging alternative for each negative message.They learn,for example,to remind themselves that nothing terrible happens when a demand is refused or a deadline missed.Life goes on.Questions13-16For questions13-16,choose the best title for each numbered paragraph from the list below.For each numbered paragraph1-4,mark one letter(A-G)on your Answer Sheet.Do not use any letter more than once.A Higher stress levels among top managersB Coping with stress through a positive attitudeC Time lost at work through sicknessD Causes of increased stress in the work environmentE Explanations for missed deadlinesF stress reduction through better organisationG Typical problems associated with stress13Paragraph114Paragraph215Paragraph316Paragraph4Questions17—20Using the information in the text,complete each sentence17-20with a phrase A-G from the list below.For each question17-20,mark one letter(A-G)on your Answer Sheet.Do not use any letter more than once.17Most people agree that the recent increase in stress is due to changes in____________.18The trainees are taught that the right level of stress at work is important for good.19Trainees learn that one way of limiting stress is by deciding upon.20One of the most important parts of the course is learning how to react toA levels of performanceB shorter deadlinesC employment practicesD higher levels of sicknessE unfair demandsF successful management structureG practical targetsPART FOURQuestions21-35·Read the text below about job prospects at the Provincial Bank.·Choose the correct word A,B,C,or,D on the opposite page to fill each gap.·For each question21-35,mark one letter(A,B,C,or D)on your Answer Sheet.Employment Opportunities for Graduates with the Provincial BankThe Provincial Bank is one of the biggest(example)____________institutions in the U.K. With its1,900branches and58,000employees,it has(21)____________a household name. Almost4,000of these employees(22)____________managerial or executive positions.The bank has an outstanding(23)____________of profitability,which has been achieved by introducing innovations at the same time as maintaining leadership of the(24)____________.The bank’s comprehensive training programme concentrates on(25)____________the most important skills that graduates need in order to(26)____________early management responsibility.Trainees take responsibility for their own continuous self-development through visiting other branches and departments,and by(27)____________courses in management skills. They also receive training in order to increase their knowledge of the bank’s(28)___________. The bank supports(29)____________of staff who wish to take professional examinations,and itsGraduate Training Scheme is(30)_____________to the nationally recognized Diploma in Management.Obviously the quality of its mangers is of(31)____________importance to the bank’s performance.It welcomes good graduates in any subject area,(32)____________they can demonstrate the ability to influence events,and have the potential to(33)____________both as leaders and as part of a team.Most graduate trainees join the Retail Banking division initially. Those starting on this programme will soon have the(34)____________to work in other parts of the bank and can(35)____________a varied and flexible working life.Example:A budgetaryB fiscalC financialD economic0A B C DExample21A opened B entered C turned D become22A hold B do C keep D own23A career B catalogue C record D experience24A area B trade C record D market25A making B reaching C developing D heightening26A present B treat C deal D handle27A observing B attending C involving D staying28A services B goods C creations D abilities29A colleague B members C people D persons30A qualified B combined C fastened D linked31A main B vital C necessary D superior32A therefore B thus C provided D only33A succeed B realize C gain D overcome34A choice B chance C likelihood D probability35A forecast B believe C suppose D expectPART FIVESection AQuestions36-40Read the text below about a special kind of competition.In most of the lines36-40there is one extra word which does not fit.One or two lines, however,are correct.If a line is correct,write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet.If there is an extra word in the line,write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet.Examples:0The international Youth Skills Olympics is a vocational skills competition in0C O R R E C T00which the young people demonstrate their achievements in a range of areas.00T H E36The competition,which there is held every two years,is organized by the international 37Training Organisation.All petitors qualify for the team by getting through38a tough national competition.Their backgrounds are vary from arts to sciences,39and students to the self-employed.Since they do not know which skill area they40will be tested in,they must to train for everything before the start of the competition.Section BQuestions41-45Read the text below about market research.In each line41-45there is one wrong word.For each line41-45,write the correct word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet.Examples:0Your business will only success if customers like your product0S U C C E E D00or service and are prepared to give you money in exchange about it00F O RMarket Research41Before you start a business,it is importance to undertake market research42and to assess the results with great care:you need to finding out about your43potential customers and the state of the market,included your competitors.44The more detailed your market research are,the more profitable your business45is likely to be.Carry out your study thorough,and repeat it to ensure your results are reliable.。

bec剑桥商务英语中级题库With the increasing globalization of business, proficiency in English has become essential for professionals seeking to excel in their careers. The Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) is a widely recognized qualification that demonstrates an individual's ability to communicate effectively in English within a business context. In this document, we will explore the BEC Intermediate exam and provide valuable insights into its structure and content.The BEC Intermediate exam is designed for individuals who can use English for work or study purposes. It assesses the candidate's ability to understand and produce a wide range of business-related texts, including emails, reports, and presentations. The exam consists of four papers: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Each paper evaluates different language skills and has a specific format.The Reading paper consists of three parts and assesses the candidate's ability to understand written texts, such as articles, advertisements, and company documents. It tests the candidate's comprehension skills through multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, and gap-filling tasks. Candidates are expected to demonstrate their ability to extract key information, infer meaning, and understand the overall structure and purpose of the texts.The Writing paper evaluates the candidate's ability to produce written business English. It consists of two tasks: Task 1 requires candidates to write a short letter or email based on a given situation, while Task 2 requires candidates to write a longer report or article. Candidates are assessed on their ability to organize their ideas coherently, use appropriate business vocabulary and grammar, and express their opinions effectively.The Listening paper assesses the candidate's ability to understand spoken English in a business context. It consists of four parts, including short dialogues, longer conversations, and monologues. Candidates are required to answer multiple-choice questions, complete notes or forms, and summarize information. The listening passages cover a range of topics, such as meetings, negotiations, and presentations, allowingcandidates to demonstrate their ability to follow and understand business-related discussions.The Speaking paper evaluates the candidate's ability to communicate orally in a business context. It consists of three parts: Part 1 is an interview-style conversation, Part 2 requires candidates to speak for one minute on a given topic, and Part 3 involves a discussion with the examiner based on a set of questions. Candidates are assessed on their ability to express their opinions, provide relevant examples, and engage in a meaningful conversation.To prepare for the BEC Intermediate exam, candidates should focus on developing their language skills, expanding their business vocabulary, and familiarizing themselves with the exam format. They can practice by reading business-related texts, listening to business podcasts or news, and engaging in conversations or discussions in English. Additionally, taking mock exams and seeking feedback from qualified English language trainers can greatly enhance their chances of success.In conclusion, the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) Intermediate exam is a valuable qualification for professionals seeking to enhance their business English skills. By understanding the exam structure and content, candidates can effectively prepare for the exam and demonstrate their ability to communicate confidently and proficiently in a business context.。

剑桥商务英语BEC中级模拟试题（附答案）一.READINGPART ONEQuestions 1-7. Read these sentences and the three company plans below.. Which company does each sentence describe?. For each sentence mark one letter(A ,B or C)on your Answer Sheet.ExampleTo combine its operations in different parts of the world will save a lot of money for the company.Answer: B1. The company has businesses in four continents of the world.2. The company has appointed a new manager in charge of medicines.3. New automobiles will be developed in its program centers.4. A reform is being carried out in its organizations.5. Goods for hair protection makes a lot of money for the company.6. It tries to be more ready to meet the needs of the customers.7. The company is made up of fourteen subcompanies all over the world.A . FORDTo save up to $ 3 billion a year, Ford is merging its manufacturing, sales, and product development operations inNorth America and Europe-and eventually in Lation America and Asia. And in a move toward a more horizontal organization the company is setting up five program centers with worldwide responsibility in develop new cars and trucks.B. IBMBig Blue is reorganizing its marketing and sales operations into 14 worldwide industry groups ,such as banking ,retail ,and insurance. In moving away from an organization based on geography, IBM hopes to eliminate turfwars and make itself more responsive to customers.C. BMSBristol-Meyers Squibb is revamping its consumer business by appointing a new chief responsible for its worldwide consumer medicines business such as Bufferin and Excedrin. The11, 400 million U. S. dollars drug company also has formed a new unit with worldwideresponsibility for its Clairol and other hair-care products.PART TWOQuestions 8-12. Read this proposal about the CPT Word Processor.. Choose the best sentence from the list A-I to fill each of the blanks.. For each blank ( 8 -12) mark one letter(A -I)on your Answer Sheet.. De not mark any letter twice.. One answer has been given as an example.15 June 1993Ms. Martha WestonWord Processing SupervisorABC CompanyPost Office Box 107228 King's Street LondonDear Ms. Weston.Performance of the Cpt EquipmentI'm Pleased to tell you about our experience with the CPT Word Processor as you requested recently... ...example ... ..I assume you have looked at several machines and have narrowed down your choices. Here are my observations.An approach to adopting word processorsEighteen months ago we adopted CPT equipment on limited scale with the idea in mind that we could gradually getrid of electric typewriters as we became familiar with the word processor. ...... 8 ......The stations are actually in pairs so each pair can share a common printer...... 9......We use the equipment as dedicated word processors, although we do have the ability to link up with our computer installation.The step-at-a-time development of our word-processing center has, we think, saved us money and training time. ......10......PerformanceIn terms of performance , the CPT equipment is excellent. ... ...11.. ...Moreover our service contract and warrantyhave covered all maintenance costs.We have software packages that check spelling and signal when a mistake occured. ...... 12 ing both printers ,we recently prepared 1200 individually typed form letter mailings a under four hours. We have no complaint about our preparation of executive reports.Example: IA So it works very well and has so many different functions.B Also it has reduced the confusion that exists about buying software packages .C The train stops at each station for only fifteen minutes.D We began with two work stations and now have four.E Our routine letters are prepared from disc-stored masters.F The Rotary W printer with a speed of 45 characters a second can easily handle two input stations.G In contrast ,its size and weight are ideal for carrying.H We have not yet experienced mechanical problems so far.I We are pleased with its performance and multi-functions.PART THREEQuestions 13-20. Read this text about the problem of Barclays Bank.The New LookWhen Sir John Quinton, then chairman of Barclays Bank, was given his marching orders last April, Britain's biggestbank thought it had found the scapegoat for its sudden fall from grace and profits ,Andrew Buxton, the bank's managing director and an offspring of its founding families ,was a pointed chairman and chief executive ,with effect from January1st of next year. It seemed a glorious victory for good business management. Is the problem solve do Certainly not.1. No sooner had Mr. Buxton been appointed chairman and chief executive than bigshareholders and quite a few board members began quietly to question his ability to do both jobs at once. Now ,weeks before he is due to move up ,the questions are louder. Many wish the bank had seized the opportunity LasyApril to separate the two top posts. And privately. Some wonder whether Mr. Buxton is the right man for either one. What started as a thoroughly British Whispering Campaign has assumed much bigger dimensions..2. Mr. Buxton has suffered it all ,but in truth he has no way out. After weeks of talking to shareholders and discussing with his non-executive directors ,he has accepted that Barclays will separate the top jobs sometimes in the future. How7 He says that there has been no formal discussion of it in the boardroom.3. Formally or informally, it has been agreed that Mr. Buxton will not be moved from his chairmanship, and thatBarclays must find a strong chief executive. Opinions differ as to whether this person should be chosen from inside or outside the bank. Several board members believe that there is no ideal candidate inside Barclays.4. Neither shareholders nor non-executive directors want to wait long. If the right candidate can be found, the bankcould combine the announcement of a new appointment with its annual results at the end of March. Mr Buxton stressedthe importance of getting this next step right, particularly since any appointment will mean overturning a management reorganization that was announced only eight months ago.Questions 13-16. For questions 13- 16 ,choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below.. For each paragraph(l-4) mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.. De not mark any letter twice.13. Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . . . .14. Paragraph 2 . . . . . . . . . .l5. Paragraph 3 . . . . . . . . . .16. Paragraph 4 . . . . . . . . . .A Problems facing Mr. BuxtonB Proposals for candidates of the chief executiveC Lack of ideal candidate inside BarclaysD Buxton's agreement to give up one of his two top jobsE Doubts about Buxton's ability for two top jobsF Anxieties about choosing the right candidatesG Objections to Buxton's ideasQuestions 17-20. Using the information in the text ,complete each sentence 17- 20 ,with a phrase from the list below (A-G). For each sentence (17-20) mark one letter(A-G) on your Answer Sheet.. Do not mark any letter twice.17. Mr. Buxton is persuaded that the bank needs to. . . . . .18. if they can find the right candidate ,they could. . . . . .19. Mr..Buxton will retain his chairmanship ,and the bank must. . . . . .20. At the news of Mr. Buxton's appointment ,many people started to. . . . . .A combine the news of the appointment with its annual results.B believe no suitable candidates can be found in the bank.C question his ability to hold two leading positions.D find a very able chief executive.E mean overturning a management reorganization. .F differ as to the sources for the right candidate.G separate the two top jobs sometime later.PART FOURQuestions 21 -35. Read this text about an Italian car company.. Choose the best word to fi71 each gap.. For each question(21 -35) mark one letter (A ,B ,C or D) on your Answer Sheet.. One answer has been given as an example.Gianni Agnelli ,Chairman of Fiat , Italy's largest private industrial corporation ,is known in Italy as the lawyer ,because he trained in law at Turin University. ... ...example......he has never practiced , his training may soon beuseful. On April 17th Mr. Agnelli admitted to a group of Italian industrialists in Venice ...... 21...... Fiat had been ......22 ...... in some corruptions in Italy. On April 21st, Fiat's lawyers and Cesare Romiti , its managing director , met Milan magistrates to ...... 23 ...... the firm's involvement in bribery to win business from state-owned companies.Fiat is not the ...... 24 ...... Italian company caught up in Italy's increasing Political corruption scandal. According tothe latest figure ,some 200 businessmen and politicians were sitting in prison ... ... 25 ... ... a result of judicial inquiriesinto kickbacks paid to politicians by firms. Hundreds more are still ... ... influence of Fiat, ......27...... sales are equal to4/00 of Italy's home product ,the scandal at the company has ... . .. 28 ... ...the industrial establishment.Though neither Mr. Agnelli ....,. 29 ...... Mr. Romiti has been ...... 30...... of wrongdoing, several other senior Fiat managers have allegedly been involved in paying kickbacks to win state-owned contracts. ...... 31 ...... arrested include Francesco Mattiol , Fiat's finance director , and Antonio Moscon , the ... ... 32 ... ... head of its Toro insurance branch. ... ... 33... ...men have been ... ...34... ... about their previous roles on the board of Cogefar-Impresit, Fiat's construction subsidiary. Last May, Enzo Papi admitted paying a 1.5 million-dollar bribe for a contract , . .. ... 35 ... ... to Milan's underground.ExampleA ThoughB ThatC BecauseD WhatAnswer D21. A what B that C when D if22. A involved B connected C related D done23. A talk B say C speak D discuss24. A one B single C worst D only25. A as B for C with D after26. A in B under C at D on27. A who B which C whose D its28. A rocked B ruined C damaged D destroyed29. A or B also C and D nor30. A accused B charged C criticized D blamed31. A Who B Those C He D That32. A old B former C late D last33.A Either B All C Every D Both34. A solved B answered C questioned D replied35. A contracted B related C connected D communicatedPART FIVESection AQuestions 36-40.Read this text.In most of lines(36-40) there is one extra word which does not fit in. One or two lines, however, are correct..If the line is correct, put a tick(√)in the space on your Answer Sheet..If there is an extra word in the line, write that word in the space on your Answer Sheet.Example:Most of the world's business in marine insurance is centred ....√....in London though whatever there one other important markets ....whatever....REQUIREMENTS FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATEPh.d. or equivalent in economics. In addition to the degree, applicants36. beyond entry level must have to have post Ph.D. experience that37. demonstrates strong applied economics background and analytical38. skill for solving problems solutions; research competence in the area of39. resources, microeconomic development. Applicants must be able articulate.40. have strong writing abilities, have ability to communicate well and that work successfully in a multinational research setting.Section BQuestions 41-45. A Swiss student has written a piece of description of a new watch.. In each line there is one wrong word.. For each numbered line(41-45 ) write the correct word in the space on your Answer Sheet.Example :Your watch will be a masterpiece ,reflected your value. . . . reflecting. . . . .For more than a century any a half, Patek Phillippe has been known41. as the finest watch in the world. The reason is simple that this42. Watch is made differently. It is made by using technologies that43. other have lost or forgotten. If a particularly patek phillippe44. movement needs four years of continuous work to bring to perfect,45. we will teke four years The result will be a watch that is unlikely any otherwatches you have ever seen.二.WRITINGPART ONEQuestion 46Mr. Lee is going to buy a large amount of electronic components from your company. He also shows an interest inyour company's PCX phone machine, which is in the charge of Mr. Angus Beard, your colleague. Mr. Lee would like tobring 10 samples and some brochures back home to make a trial sale.. Write a short note to Mr. Angus Beard ,one of your colleagues.. Tell him the fact that Mr. Lee is interested in PCX phone.. Mention the number he wants to have.. suggest their direct contact.. Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.PART TWOQuestion 47You are a clerk in Lucky Tourism Company. You are responsible for arranging travelling lines. One day ,you received the data as follows :Read the following table which shows the changes in the way people spend their holidays. The table divides the tourism business into four parts ,telling the different percentages in 1980 and in 1990 ,from which you will notice the trend of current tourism business.. Use the information in the table to write a short report (about 100-120 words) emphasizing changes of the main business for your company.. Write on your Answer Sheet.WHERE PEOPLE SPEND THEIR HOLIDAYS1980 1990Travelling abroad 12% 23%Going to seaside 38% 32%Camping 9% 35%Staying at home 41% 10%Total 100% 100%BEC中级模拟试题参考答案一. 阅读部分PART ONE1. A2. C3. A4.B5. C6. B7. BPART TWO8. D 9. F 10. B 11. H 12. EPART THREE13. E 14. D 15. B 16. F 17. G 18. A 19. D 20. CPART FOUR21. B 22. A 23.D 24. D 25. A 26.B 27.C 28. A 29.D30. A 31. B 32.B 33. D 34. C 35.BPART FIVESection A36. must是多余,应删掉.37. 没有多余的词.38. solutions是多余,应删掉.39. able是多余,应删掉.40. that是多余,应删掉.Section B41. simple后面加冒号,去掉that42. technology应改为techniques43. particularly应改为particular44. perfect应改为perfection45. unlikely 应改为unlike二.写作部分PART ONEQuestion 46(Sample for reference)Dear Mr Beard,Mr. Lee ,one of my old clients ,has interest in our PCX phone machine. He would like to bring 10 samples and some brochures back home to make a trial sale. You may contact him directly on Tel 3108881.PART TWOQuestion 47(Sample for reference) .Nowadays, less people like to spend their holidays at home. More people go camping outside or even travel abroad. The changes are caused mainly by three factors. First ,people become more open. Instead of staying at home, they visit foreign countries to know the different races. Secondly ,in the 1990s , house wives are more free from the heavy housework with more and more household utensils. Families are very happy to spend holidays outside with mothers or wives. Thirdly, travelling abroad can also mean enjoying comfortable weather in another country. Therefore less peoplego to crowded seaside ,they turn to other ways.。

BEC商务英语（中级）口语模拟试卷81(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. INTERVIEW 2. MINI PRESENTATIONS 3. DISCUSSIONSECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN)1．The interview—about 3 minutes In this part interlocutor asks questions to each of the candidates in turn. You in this part have to give information about yourself and express personal opinions.正确答案：Q: Question A: AnswerQ: What’s your name? How to spell?A: My name is Alice. It’s spelled as A—I—I—C—E.Q: What do you study?A: I major in business in Tsinghua University.Q: What do you like about your study?A: I learned how to deal with people, this will be very useful in the future.Q: Do you come from a large family or a small one?A: My family is just the same as many others. Because of the family planning policy in China, I have no brothers or sisters. Q: When you choose a job, do you pay attention to its environment? A: I have to say yes. I wish to work in a skyscraping office building. Perhaps it’s out of vanity, since when I flaunt my working place, everybody would know it and admire. Q: How do you think China’s membership in WTO will benefit China? A: Well,it’s a big topic to talk about. But I’m sure it will benefit China and other WTO members as well. The common Chinese customers will benefit most from it because prices of imported products will be reduced and the quality and after-sales services of national products will be improved. Q: What do you think of the unemployment problem in China?A: I think the unemployment problem is getting more and more serious now. China is a country with a large population and there have always been more labors than required. It was not a big problem in the past under the planned economy system, but now enterprises could not afford the burden of a surplus labor force and many workers in state-owned enterprises are being laid off. Something must be done about it before more serious problems arise.SECTION 2 MINI PRESENTATIONS (ABOUT 6 MIN)In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about 1 minute. You have 1 minute to prepare your ideas.2．“Mini presentation”—about 6 minutes In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute toprepare your ideas.A WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN... ?PACKAGING PRODUCTS APPROPRIATELYCREATING CONSUMER RECOGNITION OF THE COMPANY OR BRANDFAMILIAR RED AND WHITE COLORSB WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN... ?MAINTAINING HIGH MOTIV ATION AMONG AWORKFORCECOMPENSATIONJOB SECURITYC WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN...?DECIDING WHETHER TO OBTAIN A FURTHER QUALIFICATIONTIME COMMITMENT REQUIREDCAREER BENEFITS正确答案：Mini presentation for 2 candidates (about 6 minutes)Services of national products will be improved.Interlocutor:I: Thanks. I’m going to give each of you a choice of 3 topics. I’d like you to choose one of the topics and give a short presentation on it for about a minute. You will have about a minute to prepare for this and you can make notes if you wish while you prepare. After you have finished your talk, your partner will ask you a question.All right? Here are your topics.[Interlocutor hands each candidate a different topic card, and some paper and a pencil for notes.] Interlocutor:Choose one of the topics to talk about. You can make notes.[1 minute’s preparation time. Both candidates prepare their talks at the same time, separately.] Interlocutor: All right now. Candidate Two, which topic have you chosen, A, B or C? Would you like to talk about what you think is important when packaging products appropriately?[Candidate Two talks] In recent times, numerous factors have made packing an important marketing tool. Increased competition and clutter on retail store shelves means that packages now must perform many sales tasks. Companies are realizing the power of good packaging to create instant consumer recognition of the company or brand. In this highly competitive environment, the package maybe the seller’s last chance to influence buyers. Also, the Campbell Soap Company estimates that the average shopper see its familiar red and white who would make purchases in them on impluse. Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, Candidate One, please ask Candidate Two your question about his/her talk.[Candidate One asks question.] You mean, familiar colors is a kind of advertising?Candidate Two: Exactly. According to the Campbell soap Company, it creats the equivalent of $ 26 million worth of advertising. It’s an effective way of advertising. Interlocutor:Thank you. All right. Now, Candidate One, which topic have you chosen, A, B or C? Would you like to talk about what you think is important when motivating employees?[Candidate One talks]There are many ways of motivating employees. Employees tend to be satified with their jobs if they are provided (1) compensation that is aligned with their performance, (2) job security, (3) a flexible work schedule, and (4) employee involvement programs. Firms should offer job security, compensation that is tied to employee performance, more flexible work schedules, and more employee involvement programs. To the extent, that job satisfaction can motivate employees to improve their performance, firms may be able to a higher production level by providing greater job satisfaction.Interlocutor:Thank you. Thank you. Now, Candidate Two, please ask Candidate One your question about his/her talk.[Candidate Two asks question.]What does job security mean?Candidate One: Well, It means when a staff member works, he or she can devote himself or herself to hard work without worrying that he or she may lose job. Interlocutor:Thank you.[Materials are collected.]SECTION 3 DISCUSSION (ABOUT 5 MIN)In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an exampleof which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.3．Discussion —about 5 minutes In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. For two candidates Compromise on priceYou have had a negotiation with a foreign trade delegation which comes to nothing. You have been told to have this big deal come off.Discuss the situation together, and decide: which kind of activities would be suitable for a successful deal how much are you to step down.For three candidates Compromise on PriceYou have had a negotiation with a foreign trade delegation which comes to nothing. You have been told to have this big deal come off.Discuss the situation together, and decide: which kind of activities would be suitable for a successful deal how much are you to step down how to show your sincerity.正确答案：Collaborative task and discussion (about 5 minutes) Interlocutor: Now this part of the test you are going to discuss together.[Interlocutor points to the card showing the task while giving the instructions below.] Interlocutor : You have 30 seconds to read the task carefully, and then 3 minutes to discuss and decide about it together. You should give reasons for your decisions and opinions. You don’t need to write anything. Is that clear?[Interlocutor places the card in front of the candidates.] Interlocutor: I’m just going to listen and then ask you to stop after 3 minutes. Please speak so that we can hear you.[Candidates have about 3 minutes to complete the task.]B: Well, It’s really a pity that we didn’t come to any agreement on price at our last meeting. I think it’s unwise for either of us to insist on his own terms. We can make some progress.A: Yeah. I agree with you. In view of concluding a transaction before their closing visit to our corporation. I’m also ready to make some concessions.B: How much are we to step down?A: How about coming down by. . . er, 2 percent.B: By what?A: By two percent.B: Ah, to be honest, the price you offer is really not encouraging. Almost forbidding if I may say. You know, we have to keep the ball rolling.A: You might have some good suggestion in mind. Air your opinion, please.B: How about meeting each other half way? Each steps a bit backward so that business can be done.A: Maybe you are right.[Materials are collected.][The interlocutor asks one or more questions as appropriate, to extend the discussion.] Do you think they are likely to accept the quotation you offer this time, B?B: Well, I think they would. You know, supply exceeds demand at present and this situation is apt to continue for a long time yet, let alone that theirs has nothing particular in quality, design or color assortment.。

剑桥商务英语中级（合集13篇）剑桥商务英语中级第1篇utility noun 效用，有用asap abbreviation for 尽快fault noun 过错，毛病，故障inadequate adjective 不充分/不恰当的package noun 包裹，包withhold verb 使停止，抑制A4 noun A4(纸)negative noun (摄影等的)底片/负片refund noun 偿还额，退款alloy noun 合金cost-effective adjective 有成本效益的，划算的defect noun 过失，缺点eliminate verb 排除，消除line manager noun 生产线管理人员mass-produce verb 大量生产reject verb 拒绝，抵制，否决剑桥商务英语中级第2篇介绍：BEC2的难度介于大学英语四级和六级之间，考试时间为阅读60分钟、写作45分钟、听力约40分钟(含填写答题卡时间)、口试14分钟。

准备阶段第一天第1天买齐教材、同步辅导和真题集，然后研究一套真题，了解每个部分的考点类型，最后找一个语言水平和自己差不多的partner。

学习阶段第2天到第12天阶段开始学习教材，教材的课文是根据考试而出的，所以不管是风格类型、文章长度还是模式都是必须要熟悉掌握的。

每天学习1到2单元，分别从词汇、句法和内容背景下手，做到牢记每个商务词汇并能运用自如，商业知识背景和文章架构了然于心，因为BEC2已经不光考你的英语，而且还考你的商务知识。

这个过程可以伴随课后练习得以进行，在学完一课后，尽量用自己的话对这课进行复述，这个过程能提高你的语言水平和记忆能力。

而且通过对上下文背景的熟知，你也可以增加商务知识，这样即使在考场阅读中偶尔碰到几个词、句不懂，也能应付自如。

晚上时间可以收听BBC，尽量听两遍就能听懂，因为考试听力只播放2遍。

实战阶段第12天到第26天阶段开始进行真题演练，每天按照考试规定的时间做一套真题，这里的做不光是做完题就可以，更需要你去把题吃透。

BEC商务英语（中级）口语模拟试卷8(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. INTERVIEW 2. MINI PRESENTATIONS 3. DISCUSSIONSECTION 1 INTERVIEW (ABOUT 3 MIN)1．In this part the interlocutor asks questions to each of the candidates in turn. You have to give information about yourself and express personal opinions.正确答案：I: Good morning.A, B: Good morning, sir.I: Well, Let’s start with your families. So tell me some thing about your family, A.A: I have two brothers who both live in Guangzhou; one is a teacher and the other works with my father, who owns a liquor shop.I: B, how do you describe your personality?B: I’m always try to be optimistic, no matter what kind of difficulty I have met with. And I suppose I’m confident and positive, always work hard and spare no effort to achieve my targeted goals. Also, I’m a person with a strong will and an independent mind. But that sometime leads me to being impulsive, not calm enough, which is one of my major drawbacks.I: Can you tell us one of your drawbacks, A?A: I think we have a little in common. I’m a little bit impulsive now and then.I: It doesn’t matter. You can overcome, if you try.SECTION 2 MINI PRESENTATIONS (ABOUT 6 MIN)In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about 1 minute. You have 1 minute to prepare your ideas.2．In this part of the text you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your ideas.A. WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN...? YOUR COMPANY IS INVOLVED IN A PRICE WAR —BE FLEXIBLE —PLEASING COUSTEMERSB. WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN...? PREPARING FOR A BUSINESS TRIP ABROAD —IDENTIFYING THE OBJECTIVES OF THE TRIP —BRINGING NEEDED THINGSC. WHAT IS IMPORTANG WHEN...? PREDICTING PROFITS —CURRENT SALES FIGURES —MARKET TRENDS正确答案：—I’m going to give each of you a choice of 3 topics. I’d like you to choose one of the topics and give a short presentation on it for about a minute. You will have about a minute to prepare for this and you can make notes if you wish while you prepare. After you have finished your talk, your partner will ask you a question.—All right? Here are your topics.[Interlocutor hands each candidate a different topic card, and some paper and a pencil for notes]Interlocutor:—Choose one of the topics to talk about, You can make notes.[1 minute’s preparation time. both candidates pre paretheir talks at the same time, separately.Interlocutor—All right now. Candidate Two, which topic have you chosen, A, B or C? Would you like to talk about what you think is important when being involved in a price war?[Candidate Two talks]To make a living by doing business means you’ll have to compromise on many occasions. When your company is involved in a price war, which is inevitable, it seems to be your only choice to sacrifice benefit in the short term for survival. A stubborn guy, who refuses to cut his price would put the whole business at risk. Ensuring the firm is solid should be your first priority.Also, you can never offend the customers because they’re our providers. On the contrary, you should try your best to please them. You’re got to remember that customers are always right. Dare you say no to them, your opportunity is gone? They would go immediately to someone who caters to their demands and you’re left out there in the cold.Interlocutor:—Thank you. Now, Candidate One, please ask Candidate Two your question about his/her talk.[Candidate One asks question.]Apart from cutting price, what other methods can be used in a price war?Candidate Two: Well, there are many alternatives, for example, after—sales service. The biggest factor you can rely on is the quality of products.Interlocutor:—Thank you. All right. Now, Candidate One, which topic have you chosen, A, B or C? Would you like to talk about what you think is important when preparing for a business trip abroad?[Candidate One talks]—A business trip abroad is by no means an easy event, so there is every reason to be well prepared for it. Firstly, the objectives of the trip must be identified. You may draft a schedule, and an itinerary for the trip, for example. Then, make sure that you have carried all the materials, documents and even samples of your products along with you with out leaving anything important. Next, you many get in touch with the host who is expected to meet you, and let him or her know your agenda. Finally, you should book a room in the hotel in your destination, and reconfirm your ticket, and reconfirm or change it according to your agenda. And there is still one thing that is the most important, that is, never lost contact with the headquarter.Interlocutor:—Thank you. Thank you. Now, Candidate Two, please ask Candidate One your question about his/ her talk.[Candidate Two asks question.]What do you do for the journey?Candidate One: As for the journey, you’d better con tact the travel agency in a few days’advance, asking them to reserve a seat for you on the airline.Interlocutor:—Thank you[Materials are collected.]SECTION 3 DISCUSSION (ABOUT 5 MIN)In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.3．In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an ex ample of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.For two candidates Business SeminarYour company is going to hold a seminar on a certain topic about marketing. You have been asked to help with the preparation for the seminar. Discuss thesituation together and decide:—What facilities and seminar arrangements you will need to make—Who you are going to invite to attend the seminar and how to contact themFor three candidatesBusiness SeminarYour company is going to hold a seminar on a certain topic about marketing. You have been asked to help with the preparation for the seminar. Discuss the situation together and decide:—What facilities and seminar arrangements you will need to make—Who you are going to invite to attend the seminar and how to contact them—Where and when you will hold the seminar 正确答案：Interlocutor:—Now this part of the test you are going to discuss together.[Interlocutor points to the card showing the task while giving the instructions below.]Interlocutor:—You have 30 seconds to read the task carefully, and then 3 minutes to discuss and decide about it together. You should give reasons for your decisions and opinions. You don’t need to write any thing. Is that clear?[Interlocutor places the card in front of the candidates.]Interlocutor:—I’m just going to listen and then ask you to stop after 3 minutes. Please speak so that we can hear you.[Candidates have about 3 minutes to complete the task.]A: You know, there is going to have a seminar about marketing.B: Yeah, fm just want to have a talk with you on that? Do you think what facilities and seminar arrangement we should make?A: Well. Whiteboard and water pen a projector, computers.B: Yes, I share your view on that, what’s more, I think drinking machines and coffee machines are also needed.A: Yeah. You remind me of something. Secretary. we also need some secretaries.B: I agree with you. Who are we going to invite to at tend and how to contact them?A: How about inviting some specialists on marketing to give speeches and some senior marketing managers?B: Nice. We have to hire some interpreters, to make the meeting go through well.A: That’s right. Some of them may not speak English well.[Materials are collected.][The interlocutor asks one or more questions as appropriate, to extend the discussion.]How to contact them, A?A: There are many ways available, can phone them fax them, and send e-mails to me, etc.。

剑桥商务英语中级模拟题2018年(8)(总分100,考试时间90分钟)LISTENINGPART ONE● You will hear three telephone conversations or messages.● Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below.● You will hear each recording twice.Conversation One● Look at the form below.● You will hear a man making a request for catering.EXECUTIVE CATERING SERVICESBOOKING FORMBooking made by: Julian RussellCompany: Family HolidaysEvent: Launch of new 1Date: 2Location: Head Office, in the 3Number attending: 4【点此下载音频文件】1.2.3.4.Conversation Two● Look at the notes below.● You will hear a man calling to change an arrangement.MessageTo: Sam WongFrom: Bob 1 (Planning Dept.)Message: Wednesday"s meeting with him and 2changed to 3 at 11 a.m.Please bring 4 for the new production units.【点此下载音频文件】1.2.3.4.Conversation Three● Look at the notes below.● You will hear two colleagues talking on the phone.IT Department Messages Time: 10:30a.m.Tom,Dave Proctor 1 Dept. called-he has someone who might be suitable for the 2 job. Can you go over there and take a departmental 3 with you? Candidate will wait for up to 4 【点此下载音频文件】1.2.3.4.PART TWOSection One● You will hear five short recordings.● For each recording, decide which book the speaker is talking about.● Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.● Do not use any letter more than once.● After you have listened once, replay the recordings.A. Effective Time ManagementB. Training That WorksC. An Explanation to AdvertisingD. How to Advertise SuccessfullyE. Organising a Successful ConferenceF. The Perfect Personal AssistantG. How to Compose Effective LettersH. Passing Your Interview【点此下载音频文件】1.2.3.4.5.Section Two● You will hear another five recordings.● For each recording, decide what reason each person gives.● Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.● Do not use any letter more than once.● After you have listened once, replay the recor dings.A. modern office.B. salary offered.C. location of company.D. opportunity to travel.E. reputation of company.F. training opportunities.G. working hours.H. benefits package.【点此下载音频文件】1.2.3.4.5.PART THREE● You will hear an interview with R icky Bland, the author of a report on training for service sector staff in the U.K.● For each question 23-30, mark one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer.● You will hear the recording twice.【点此下载音频文件】1. Ricky Bland criticises U.K. employers forA. the total amount of money spent on training.B. the way they allocate budgets.C. the quality of the training offered.2. In Ricky Bland"s views, why is it necessary to improve training in the U.K.?A. To equal the quality of training in other countries.B. To satisfy the demand from workers.C. To raise productivity levels.3. What point does Ricky Bland raise about the fast-food industry?A. Its attitude to staff development is often misunderstood.B. It has difficulty recruiting suitable staff.C. It invests more in technology than in staff.4. Burger House offers its staffA. training in a range of skills.B. financial incentives to take training courses.C. an assigned time allowance for training.5. Ricky Bland claims that fast-food restaurants differ from expensive ones with regard toA. the degree of job satisfaction.B. the quality of the staff.C. the opportunities for promotion.6. Ricky Bland expects that pressure for improved training in fast-food restaurants **e fromA. job applicants.B. managers.C. customers.7. Ricky Bland recommends that the government shouldA. **panies additional financial benefits for providing training.B. set up bodies to organise sector-wide training schemes.C. introduce new qualifications for low-skilled staff.8. Ricky Bland expects that the government will soonA. give every worker a fixed amount of training.B. look at the qualifications that currently exist.C. provide grants for certain types of training.。

11.1 Ethical economicsReading:Coffeenomics1(P106)-coffee grown- coffee picked- coffee transported- coffee packed- coffee sold and shipped- coffee sold on to shops- coffee bought and drunk2(P106)(1) 10p(pence)(2) 15Listening:Assessing training needs4(P77)(1) Sergio wants to take both of the courses because they will help him with his new role.(2) They disagree on whether online training is as effective as face-to-face training.5(P77)Online training:-you don’t need to go away-you arrage things around your work-you can communicate with other people on the course-you can do it from home-it’s cheaperFace-to-face training:-you get new ideas from other people on the course-networking-you can ask the tutor questionsSpeaking:Giving reasons for and against6(P77)It’s great because…You’re right,but I also think…The other thing(reason)is that…The problem is that…I don’t think…Grammar:-ing form and infinitive1(P78)(1) for being(2) suggested doing(3) needed to speak2(P78)(1) doing(2) telling(3) to enrol(4) to take(5) using(6) doing(7) to have(8) networking(9) to answer(10) to do3(P78)(1) Big difference:A is an invitation to play tennis in the future.B is a question about the person’s general interests.Also point out to students that when they see the verb would in this kind of question,the next verb will be in the infinitive.(2) Little difference.Like can be followed by either form and for these two questions,the answer will be the same.(3) Little difference.(4) Big difference:A refers to the end of a continued activity.B implies that one activity was interrupted in favour of another.(5) Little difference.4(P78)(1) Would(2) to ask(3) hate(4) recommended(5) prefer8.2 Showing you’re listeningReading:The importance of listening2(P80)(1) SUCH (2) THAT (3) AS (4) CORRECT (5) FOR (6) TO(7) BEEN (8) ON (9)FEW (10) BY (11) CORRECT Listening:Good and bad listeners3(P81)Conversition1:Good.The person asks questions and uses encouraging words like‘Really?’Conversition2:Bad.The person interrupts and gives an opinion straightaway.Conversition3:Bad.The person says what to do without finding out how the other person feels.Conversition4:Good.The person checks and shows understanding.4(P81)Let me check I’ve understood you.So what you’re saying is…Is that right?I see what you mean.I see.Why do you think that is?Really?5(P81)Let me check I’ve understood you.4So what you’re saying is…Is that right?4Well of course the answer is simple,isn’t it?3Let me just stop you there (2)I see what you mean.4That’s interesting.(not used)I see.1Can I tell you what I think?3Why do you think that is?1Really?1Well what you need to do is (2)Vocabulary:Linking phrases1(P82)-The purpose is always in the first paragragh of the letter.In this case the purpose is to complain.-The explanation of what happened is in the second paragragh where more detail is generally given in a letter to support the first paragragh.In this case,the trainer was late and sessions were delayed.The two members of staff also didn’t like the trainer’s approach.-The final paragragh should explain the action the sender requires.The senderwants to receive an explanation.2(P82)(1) Following (2) due to (3) As a result of (4) However(5) Despite* (6) In addition to3(P82)(1) as a result of/due to/following(2) Furthermore/Moreover(3) However/Nevertheless(4) Despite(5) Furthermore/Moreover(6) Following/ As a result of/Due toListening:Responding to a letter of complaint5(P83)(1) the 26th April(2) was unavailable at short notice(3) we had to get a replacement trainer(4) we added the lost time on the end of the two days.(5) your company sent an extra person(6) discovery(7) positive feedbackWriting:A letter of complaint8.3 Listening Test: Part TwoExam practice1(P84)(1) T (2) F(Each part consists of five recordings.) (3) T(4) T(In this case the topic in 1-5 is‘training courses’and then in 6-10 the students listen for the function or purpose of the speaker.) (5) T2(P84)(1)Purpose:To describe a training courseRole:A trainee on a courseOpinion:Very criticalKey vocabulary:the parts on how to answer questions/working on convincing people/how to stand/when to use your hands/bit excessive/visual aids/pointless(6)Purpose:To confirm arrangementsRole:A colleague of JoeOpinion:Neutral/No opinionKey vocabulary:at three o’clock as planned/problems on planes/seems to be OK now/see you tomorrow3(P84)(1) D (2) F (3) A (4) H (5) E (6) D (7) E (8) A (9) G(10) C。