| 商务英语考试(BEC)中级模拟试题（一） |
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一.READING
PART ONE
Questions 1-7
. Read these sentences and the share prices below.
. Which stock market does each sentence(1-7) describe?
. For each sentence mark one letter (A ,B ,C or D) on your Answer Sheet.
Example:
the index went up more than one thousand.
Answer:A
1. the share prices were influenced by the improvement of the two countries'
relations.
2. Over the week ,turnover rose by T $ 5. 83bn.
3. Many people went to buy capitalization stocks.
4. In the beginning many foreign shareholders buy blue chips at high prices.
5. Price was lower after shareholders sold stocks in industrials to make profit.
6. On Thursday price dropped and then rose again.
7. the falling of composite index rose by 1. 3 per cent on the week.
A. Bangkok rose 2 per cent on the day and 3.4 per cent over the week as buyers moved in to large market capitalization stocks. The SET index rose 27.55 to 1,383.57 in turnover of Bt 8.5 bn, down from Thursday's Bt 10bn.
B. Taipei was pulled lower by late profit-taking in industrials after Thursday's rebound ,and the weighted index fell 45.59 to 5,806.77, or 1.7 per cent, over the week. Turnover rose to T $41.51 bn from T $ 35. 78bn.
C. Manila opened strongly on foreign buying of blue chips but dipped at the close as profits were taken. The composite index fell 10.07 to 2 ,907. 00 , 1.3 per cent higher on the week
D. Hong Kong finished a mixed day slightly lower ,sapped by profit-taking on confirmation of US renewal of China's MFN trade status and concerns over the lower domestic property market. The Hang Seng index fell 11.58 to close at 9,470.13, 1.7 per cent lower on the week.
PART TWO
Questions 8-12
. Read this letter to the editor of The Economist.
. 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.
. Do not mar4 any letter twice.
. One answer has been given as an example.
Sir-
You state on February 13th that New Mexico has "few natural resources ",... ...example... In 1991 New Mexico ranked fourth in the United States in production of natural gas , seventh in oil and tenth in non-fuel minerals ...8...Non-fuel minerals contributed about $ 1 billion and coal $ 509 million.
Taxes from production of fuels and minerals, and lease payments on state lands have been set aside by legislative acts to endow two permanent funds worth about $ 5. 65 billion, ... 9 ... In addition, during fiscal year 1991 , payments to New Mexico from taxes on federal lands were S 108 million ,all earmarked for public education.
... 10 ... About $566 million came from taxes and permanent-fund earnings attributable to oil and gas production. ...11 ... Tourism is an important industry in New Mexico, yet its economic impact on the public sector is dwarfed by that of mineral production.
New Mexico came through the recent recession in much better shape than most other states. It does not have a deficit. ...12...States that rely primarily on a sales tax or on an income tax have big problems during economic downturns. Income growth per head in New Mexico averaged 6. 1/00 in the year to October 1992-one of the fastest growth rates in the United States.
Charles Chapin
Example :C
A. It has a broadly based tax structure an important point.
B. In 1992 it produced more oil than Colorado and Kansas combined.
C. However, the extractive mineral industry in New Mexico is one of the state's strongest economic forces.
D. During fiscal year 1992 New Mexico raised permanent funds worth about $6.1 billion.
E. the combined value of oil and gas production was $ 2. 8 billion.
F. Some 16, 000 employees work in the extractive industries and their wages are among the highest of any major industry.
G. the $39 million earned by these funds in 1991 was used to finance education and other public services.
H. Only S 25 million came from agricultural taxes.
I. New Mexico's extractive mineral industries contribute about a third of the state's $ 1. 9 billion general-fund income in fiscal year 1991.
PART FOUR
Questions 21-35
. Read this advertisement a hat Fidelily Emerging Markets.
. Choose the best word to fil1 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.
the dynamic developing economies of the world are ripe with potential. Not only have they ...example...extraordinary levels of ...21 ..., but we believe this looks set continue , backed by ...22 ...inflows of foreign investment. Fidelity Emerging Mark, Fund is ...23...to help you capitalize on this promising outlook.
the ...24...to real success in Emerging Markets is research and resources, of Fidelity's foremost ... 25 ... As the world's largest ... 26 ... investment management organization , we can draw upon a (n) ...27... network of offices covering developing economies across Asia ,Latin America and Europe.
This local presence means we can ... 28... a hands-on approach ,searching out a capitalizing on investment...29...as soon as they come to light. As a result, Fidelity I become one of the world's ... 30... names in emerging stockmarkets : where we ...31... manage 5pounds billion ?
So act now to ...32... out more about the Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund ---and get the potential of these dynamic markets teamed with the strength of the Fidelity organization. For more ...33 ... , call us , free of ...34 ..., from any of the countries below. If you... 35... elsewhere ,please use the UK number or post or fax the coupon.
Example:
A. denied B. climbed C. demonstrated D. mentioned
Answer: C
21. A. growth B. decrease C. height D. diminish
22. A. slow B. increasing C. reducing D. fast
23. A. thought B. designed C. considered D. supposed
24. A. road B. method C. reason D. key
25. A. words B. slogans C. ways D. strengths
26. A. independent B. wealthy C. prosperous D. national
27. A. intensive B. thick C. narrow D. extensive
28. A. move B. apply C. reply D. demand
29. A. situations B. disadvantages C. opportunities D. conditions
30. A. few B. many C. honourable D. leading
31. A. currently B. formerly C. recently D. likely
32. A. look B. discover C. find D. learn
33. A. news B. data C. information D. knowledge
34. A. money B. pay C. fee D. charge
35. A. live B. wait C. talk D. sleep
PART FIVE
Section A
Questions 36-40
. Read this text about car sales in the world.
. In most of the 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 :
While new car sales in Japan are predicted to rise up by...up...
5 per cent next year, 1990's record of 5.1 million won't be exceeded...√...
WORLD NEW CAR SALES
36. New car sales fell down last year to a six-year low, but demand
37. is forecast to begin a sustained period of growth in 1994 and
38. rose to record levels through out the second half years of the 1990s
39. the short-term recovery is being driven chiefly by a strong rise in the demand
40. in North America ,where new car sales are forecast to increase
by 11 percent to 10. 46 million this year ,as well by the continuing
expansion of demand in the Asia-Pacific region.
PART FIVE
Section B
Questions 41-45.
. the following is a business contract.
. 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 :
We have to hold you responsibility for the loss we've been made to sustain...responsible...
This serves to authorize the Chairman of the F. T. Arbitration Commission to
41. appoint an arbitrator on behave of this corporation to settle the dispute
42. existed between the plaintiff and the defendant ,concerning the defendant's.
43. failure to meet their oblige under contracts concluded for the supply of
44. 8,000 metric tons of Aluminium ingots. Should the defendant failing to
45. appoint an arbitrator with in the time specific by the F. T. Arbitration .
Commission ,this corporation would have an arbitrator appointed for
the defendant.
二. WRITING
PART ONE
Question 46
You work for a company which is going to buy a set of equipment from China. You are asked to translate a lot of specifications and instructions within four months, which is impossible. therefor you decide to advertise for two experienced translators as soon as possible.
. Write a short note to Mr. Max Remington ,the Public Relation's manager. Ask for an advertisement for two translators.
. Explain the reason.
. Mention your urgency.
. Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.
PART TWO
Question 47
You work in the Market Survey institute. After careful research ,you receive four charts.
Read the following charts which show , the trend of consumer confidence, real hourly wages, employment and credit development. The years are given ,while the other numbers are not presented. But the lines in the charts clearly show , the directions of development.
. Use the information in the charts to write a report (about 100- 120 words) analyzing the reason why the consumer confidence increases.
. Write on your Answer Sheet.
三.LISTENING
PART ONE
Questions 1-12
. You will hear three telephone conversations.
. Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the forms below.
Message One. Questions 1-4
MESSAGE
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