1、剑桥商务英语初、中、高级综合-6 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、PART ONE(总题数：5，分数：10.00)1.Payment Advertising rates are specified in the Rate Card. Rates are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax and any other applicable sales taxes.（分数：2.00）A.Value Added Tax is included in sales taxes.B.Sales taxes are included in the
2、 rates.C.No taxes are included in the rates.2.Could we postpone my visit to your office until the week commencing 5 September?（分数：2.00）A.The visit will be delayed until someday after September 11th.B.The visit will be made someday from September 5th to September 11th.C.The visit will be cancelled be
3、cause of a meeting on September 5th.3.Mortgage and other financing income decreased $6.6 million to $16.6 for the year ended December 31, 2013. The income in 2013 was reduced（分数：2.00）A.to $6.6 million.B.to $16.6 million.C.from $16.6 million to $6.6 million.4.Since two speakers are now unable to atte
4、nd, we shall require only 2 Seminar Rooms instead of the 4 booked.（分数：2.00）A.Now two seminar rooms are enough.B.More seminar rooms will be needed.C.Six seminar rooms have been reserved.5.We are looking for a Principal Economist, who as well as advising managers and board members on environmental eco
5、nomic policy matters, will develop policy relating to cost benefit analysis at the upcoming review and beyond.（分数：2.00）A.The Principal Economist will become a board member.B.The Principal Economist will deal with environmental matters.C.The Principal Economist“s major responsibility is to make certa
6、in policy.二、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A. Setting up an Online Home Based Business2 Mistakes to Avoid B. Tips to Buying Property Abroad C. How to Conduct an Interview? D. Management Communication Techniques E. Five Tips on Advertising Your Property F. Honesty Proves Best Policy for Job Hunter G. Land I
7、nvestmentAn Investors“ Guideline H. Five Signs You“re in the Wrong Job（分数：10.00）(1).John Smith wants to sell his house.（分数：2.00）(2).Robinson Kay is responsible for recruiting new staff.（分数：2.00）(3).Thomas Haley is looking for a new job.（分数：2.00）(4).Mary Claire would like to start business on the Int
8、ernet.（分数：2.00）(5).Leo Benson is going to buy a house in another country.（分数：2.00）三、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：10.00)（分数：10.00）(1).In this quarter, the rate of GDP growth, like the unemployment rate, showed a fall, while the inflation rate demonstrated the opposite trend.（分数：2.00）(2).With a slight decline
9、in both unemployment rate and inflation rate, the GDP growth rate reached its peak in this quarter.（分数：2.00）(3).This quarter saw the lowest point in the inflation rate and the unemployment continued to fall.（分数：2.00）(4).In this quarter, the inflation rate and the rate of GDP growth showed a rise, wh
10、ile that of the unemployment was just the opposite.（分数：2.00）(5).Despite the rise in the unemployment rate and the inflation rate, the rate of GDP growth continued to grow.（分数：2.00）四、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：14.00)Capacity, Safety and EfficiencyTosca built-in ovens offer the greatest capacity on the market
11、 as well as new safety and efficiency features. Built to the toughest quality standards, these ovens stand up to the most rigorous use, thanks to Tosca“s use of highly durable parts, quality-auditing of all parts vendors and 100% quality testing before shipping. Boasting the largest capacity* in the
12、 U.S Tosca ovens can cook an entire meal at once. Plus, an extra-large viewing window allows you to monitor the progress of meals easily. Whatever life throws at them, Tosca built-in evens can handle it with ease. Safety is important to you. So Tosca ovens offer a recessed top heating element and a
13、concealed bake element. It helps prevent accidental burning when removing dishes.（分数：14.00）(1).Tosca built-in ovens hold the most compared with any other ovens available.（分数：2.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn“t say(2).Tosca built-in ovens have a life-span of at least 10 years.（分数：2.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn“
14、t say(3).All the parts of Tosca built-in ovens are made by Tosca.（分数：2.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn“t say(4).Every Tosca built-in oven will be tested in the factory.（分数：2.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn“t say(5).You can remove the dishes through the large viewing window.（分数：2.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn“t say(6).
15、The temperature inside Tosca built-in ovens is lower than other ovens.（分数：2.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn“t say(7).People will not be burned by Tosca built-in ovens when using them.（分数：2.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesn“t say五、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Never Quit! The Ups and Downs of Running a Family BusinessPic
16、k up the book Never Quit! The Ups and Downs of Running a Family Business thinks that I could read it between flights, hoping that in the pages of the book, I“d find some little piece of sales wisdom to restate at the upcoming sales manager“s meeting that“s where I was flying. And so I began reading
17、in the terminal. Even after the plane settled into its altitude, I couldn“t put Never Quit down. I continued to read, even forgetting to make a few notes in a margin. The notes were already made. The author has bullet list after bullet list of helpful pointers. But what absorbed me most was the stor
18、y of running a family business. Gray offered personal glimpses of challenges as well as successes. And then held them both up as examples of opportunity for positive growth. This is a business book, yes. However, it is a family business book. There are the real stories of real people. But the real a
19、rt of this book is the encouragement it provides to small business owners to define core principles and when those are challenged, to use those core beliefs to find another method to achieve the desired right results. And so, when a business owner meets with something they believe is beyond their co
20、ntrol, they will redefine success or the ways they might get there. They will never quit. The focus on customer service also came at a good time for me; this is a huge talking point at our company, which is struggling to maintain excellent customer service at a time when sales are (thankfully) outpa
21、cing customer service rep availability, and so customer interactions are being timed and evaluated. It“s a challenge, but I found something in almost every chapter of Gray“s book that boils customer service techniques down to something as simple as a customer-friendly greeting. It makes it seem do-a
22、ble. This book is going to be popular with family business owners everywhere. It is well-written, but more important. It is a good read. I“ve decided to buy a copy for everyone in our sales and service department, and to keep it in my briefcase to refer to again and again.（分数：12.00）(1).The reviewer
23、decided to read the book because（分数：2.00）A.one of his friends told him the book was excellent.B.he was sure he would get some useful advice.C.he thought he might collect some information for the meeting.(2).The reviewer didn“t make notes in the margin of the book because（分数：2.00）A.it was not conveni
24、ent on the plane.B.the author of the book had made them.C.he borrowed the book from others.(3).Which parts of the book did the reviewer enjoy reading most?（分数：2.00）A.The author“s experience in family business operation.B.The lists of helpful information offered by the author.C.The advice on skills i
25、n selling made by some business owners.(4).The book tells small business owners that（分数：2.00）A.there will be many things that they couldn“t manage.B.they could get encouragement from the book.C.they should achieve their respective goals in various ways.(5).The reviewer finds the information about cu
26、stomer service very useful because（分数：2.00）A.his company doesn“t have enough staff to provide good customer service.B.the sales in his company is decreasing gradually.C.the customers“ complaints are on the rise.(6).The reviewer believes（分数：2.00）A.this book will appeal to everyone.B.his employees wil
27、l be interested in this book.C.family business owners will like this book.六、PART SIX(总题数：1，分数：24.00)Hiring: Do You Know How Important to Pick Them?Your small business is growing, the market has a need 1 your product, and you“re recruiting employees to expand your business. What could possibly 2 wron
28、g? The answer is, a lot, 3 you don“t hire the right people. One of the differences between businesses that boom and 4 that limp along is good employees. Obviously, your talent as an entrepreneur has a lot to do 5 the success of your business, but you 6 only go so far by yourself. You must find good
29、employees, figure out 7 motivates them, and then place them into the right position. Hiring employees is 8 and requires a lot of patience and energy. You have to resist the temptation to fill the job quickly with one of the first few 9 who come along or 10 someone who is only sufficient 11 you want
30、to stop 12 and get back to your business.（分数：24.00）A.forB.toC.inA.leaveB.comeC.goA.althoughB.ifC.butA.theseB.thoseC.theyA.onB.inC.withA.canB.oughtC.shallA.whatB.thatC.whichA.time-consumeB.time-consumedC.time-consumingA.personB.peopleC.peoplesA.hireB.hiresC.hiringA.soB.becauseC.whileA.interviewsB.int
31、erviewC.interviewing七、PART SEVEN(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Hi, William, There are a few changes in the original plan for Ms. Green“s visit on Wednesday 20 October. The flight is due at 11: 00 and it“s about 45-minute drive to our company. At 12:30, the lunch will be at the Overseas Hotel instead of the White O
32、ven. At 16:00, Tom Bishop will show the video about our new product. Carol Johns will be absent. As John Carter has to leave early. Sue Rice will take Ms.Green to the airport. Could you please inform Ms. Green of the changes? Thanks, Shriek. Hi, Shriek, I“ll send Ms.Green a new journey plan at once.
33、 Best regards, William Journey Plan DATE: 1 11:45. arrival at 2 12:30. lunch at 3 14:00. Meeting in boardroom 15:30. Coffee break 16:00. Product presentation made by 4 18:00. 5 to accompany Ms.Garcia to the airport（分数：20.00）剑桥商务英语初、中、高级综合-6 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、PART ONE(总题数：5，分数：10.00)1.Payme
34、nt Advertising rates are specified in the Rate Card. Rates are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax and any other applicable sales taxes.（分数：2.00）A.Value Added Tax is included in sales taxes.B.Sales taxes are included in the rates.C.No taxes are included in the rates. 解析：解析 这是一段有关广告费用的说明文字。“rate”在这里表
35、示“根据某个标准制定的价”，“exclusive of”表示“不包括”。从第二句“Rates are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax and any other applicable sales taxes.”可知报价单上的报价不包括增值税和其他适用的销售税。因此，A、B 两项均被排除，C 项正确。2.Could we postpone my visit to your office until the week commencing 5 September?（分数：2.00）A.The visit will be delayed until somed
36、ay after September 11th.B.The visit will be made someday from September 5th to September 11th. C.The visit will be cancelled because of a meeting on September 5th.解析：解析 从内容上判断，这是在与对方商量见面的时间，询问对方是否可以把拜访时间推迟到 9 月5 日开始的那一周。“postpone.until”表示“推迟到”。B 项的意思是“这次拜访将会在 9 月 5日到 9 月 11 日中的某一天进行。”A 项的意思是“这次拜访将会推
37、迟到 9 月 11 日之后的某一天。”C 项的意思是“因为 9 月 5 日的会议，这次拜访将会取消。”因此，A、C 两项应排除，B 项正确。3.Mortgage and other financing income decreased $6.6 million to $16.6 for the year ended December 31, 2013. The income in 2013 was reduced（分数：2.00）A.to $6.6 million.B.to $16.6 million. C.from $16.6 million to $6.6 million.解析：解析 “2
38、006 年的收入减少”本题考查对“decrease.”和“decrease to.”的理解。前者表示“减少了”，后者表示“减少到”。从原文可知“到 2006 年 12 月 31 日止，该年的抵押借款和其他收入减少了 880 万美元，为 1880 万美元。”因此，B 项正确。4.Since two speakers are now unable to attend, we shall require only 2 Seminar Rooms instead of the 4 booked.（分数：2.00）A.Now two seminar rooms are enough. B.More se
39、minar rooms will be needed.C.Six seminar rooms have been reserved.解析：解析 原文的意思是“因为有两位发言者不能参加会议，所以我们只需要两间会议室而不是原预定的四间了。”在本题中，考生对“instead of”这一短语的正确理解是解题的关键。A 项正确。5.We are looking for a Principal Economist, who as well as advising managers and board members on environmental economic policy matters, wil
40、l develop policy relating to cost benefit analysis at the upcoming review and beyond.（分数：2.00）A.The Principal Economist will become a board member.B.The Principal Economist will deal with environmental matters.C.The Principal Economist“s major responsibility is to make certain policy. 解析：解析 这是招聘首席经济
41、学家的广告，说明其职位职责除了要在环境经济政策事务上向经理们和董事会成员提供建议“advising managers and board members on environmental economic policy matters”，还要制定关于成本一利润分析的政策“develop policy relating to cost-benefit analysis at the upcoming review and beyond”，而且后者为主要职责，因为用“as well as”连接的两个部分中，其后的部分为次要内容。因此，C 为正确选项。二、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：10.0
42、0)A. Setting up an Online Home Based Business2 Mistakes to Avoid B. Tips to Buying Property Abroad C. How to Conduct an Interview? D. Management Communication Techniques E. Five Tips on Advertising Your Property F. Honesty Proves Best Policy for Job Hunter G. Land InvestmentAn Investors“ Guideline H
43、. Five Signs You“re in the Wrong Job（分数：10.00）(1).John Smith wants to sell his house.（分数：2.00）解析：E解析 “John Smith 想卖掉他的房子。”B、E、C 三篇文章均与房地产有关，但 B 是与买房有关的，而 G 是与土地投资有关的，因为 E 中的“Property”在这里表示“房产”，所以 E 项正确。(2).Robinson Kay is responsible for recruiting new staff.（分数：2.00）解析：C解析 “Robinson Kay 负责招聘新职员。”招聘
44、新职员时，面试当然是必不可少的一个步骤，所以文章 C“如何进行面试?”是 Robinson Kay 应该读的。因此 C 项正确。(3).Thomas Haley is looking for a new job.（分数：2.00）解析：F解析 “Thomas Haley 正在找工作。”此题的干扰项是 H，但这篇文章是“你入错行的五个迹象”，主要针对在职者。而文章 F“诚实是求职者的最佳策略”，显然才是 Thomas Haley 最应该读的文章。(4).Mary Claire would like to start business on the Internet.（分数：2.00）解析：A解析
45、 “Mary Claire 想在网上做生意。”A 文章的题目“建立在线家庭公司两个应避免的错误”，是在网上做生意的人应该了解的内容，所以 A 项正确。(5).Leo Benson is going to buy a house in another country.（分数：2.00）解析：B解析 “Leo Benson 要在别的国家买房子。”选项 G 虽然提到投资，但题目为“土地投资投资者指南”，而 B“在国外置业的注意事项”才是 Leo Benson 应该读的文章。因此 B 项正确。三、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：10.00)（分数：10.00）(1).In this quart
46、er, the rate of GDP growth, like the unemployment rate, showed a fall, while the inflation rate demonstrated the opposite trend.（分数：2.00）解析：H解析 “这个季度，GDP 的增长率与失业率一样下降了，但通货膨胀率呈相反趋势。”在 A-H 中，GDP 下降的只有 E 和 H，但 E 中的失业率与前一季度是持平的，所以 H 正确。(2).With a slight decline in both unemployment rate and inflation ra
47、te, the GDP growth rate reached its peak in this quarter.（分数：2.00）解析：F解析 “随着失业率和通货膨胀率的微幅下降，GDP 增长率在本季度达到顶峰。”在题目中只要提到某个数据达到顶峰(peak)，那么在 A-H 中应首先锁定该值的最高值所在的选项。以本题为例，直接去找 GDP 达到峰值的选项就可以了，所以我们可以迅速锁定 F 项，而不必再去看其他选项。(3).This quarter saw the lowest point in the inflation rate and the unemployment continued
48、 to fall.（分数：2.00）解析：G解析 “本季度的通货膨胀率达到最低值，同时失业率继续下降。”与前一题类似，只是这里提到的是最低值，所以直接找通货膨胀率的最低值所在的选项就可以了。因此，G 项正确。(4).In this quarter, the inflation rate and the rate of GDP growth showed a rise, while that of the unemployment was just the opposite.（分数：2.00）解析：D解析 “本季度，通货膨胀率和 GDP 增长率呈上升趋势，但失业率刚好相反。”从题目中的第一个条件
49、“the inflation rate and the rate of GDP growth showed a rise”判断，选项 B、C、D 都符合，然后再用第二个条件“that of the unemployment was just the opposite”去排除干扰项。因此，D 项正确。(5).Despite the rise in the unemployment rate and the inflation rate, the rate of GDP growth continued to grow.（分数：2.00）解析：C解析 “尽管失业率和通货膨胀率在增长，但 GDP 的增长率继续增加。”从题目中的第一个条件“the rise in the unemployment and the inflation rate”判断，选项 C 符合，然后再用第二个条件“the rate of GDP growth continued to grow”进一步确认。因此 C 项正确。四、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：14.00)Capacity, Safety and EfficiencyTosca built-in ovens offer the greatest
