1、剑桥商务英语初级-103 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、READING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、PART ONE(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.CAR SALES OF BAB COMPANY * Car sales showed Aa steady growth. Ba great rise. Ca gradual fall.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.2.John, I havent had a chance to phone Bill. Have you? Liz ALiz has tried unsuccessfully to phone Bil
2、l. BLiz is asking John to phone Bill. CLiz has been too busy to phone Bill.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.3.Export documentation may be required for non-EU destinations. Packages sent outside the EU Amust be documents only. Bwill need special documents. Cmight need special documents.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.4.Sales were good
3、 but distribution problems led to a slight drop in profits. The company had problems with Aproducing enough goods. Bdelivering enough goods. Cselling enough goods.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.5.Would it be possible to bring the date of your meeting with Mr Jackson forward by a day or so? ACan you make the meeting
4、 with Mr Jackson any shorter? BCan you start the meeting with Mr Jackson any earlier? CCan you have the meeting with Mr Jackson any sooner?（分数：1.00）A.B.C.三、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Sky Systems Ltd Website Directory ACompany History BCompany Organisation CAnnual Report DCompany Goals EProduct Informati
5、on FRetail Outlets GCustomer Complaints HLatest News（分数：5.00）(1).Adam Smith is not satisfied with some goods he bought.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Rachel Cains wants to find out when the company started trading.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Hazel Thomas needs to know the name of the Personnel Officer.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_
6、(4).Dominic Noble has to find out how the company performed last year.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Benjamin Tidswell wants the address of his nearest Sky Systems dealer.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)* * *（分数：5.00）(1).The sales of telephones dropped on Tuesday but rose again, on Wednesday to exce
7、ed the Monday level.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).At first the sales fell, but then remained constant for the rest of the period.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).The sales fell steadily from Tuesday to Wednesday after a sharp rise on Monday.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).A constant growth in the sales from Tuesday to Wednesday follo
8、wed a fall on Monday.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).After a small fall on Tuesday, the sales dropped back to their Monday level.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_五、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：7.00)ADVERTISING FEATURESave Money and Keep Your Staff HappyIt can be expensive to keep the canteen open to serve drinks to your staff through the
9、 day. Our QVM hot drinks machine replaces this service, so that you can close the canteen between mealtimes. You can install the QVM hot drinks machine anywhere in the building.“ One machine is suitable for a staff of ten to fifteen people. It costs 1300 to buy, or 11 per week to rent over 60 months
10、. It is not expensive to operate, for example, the cost of power for one day is 30p, nearly as cheap as the price of one hot drink from the machine. Our company will carry out a weekly service, at a charge of 10. We can also refill the machine with drinks ingredients for an extra charge of 8. Some c
11、ustomers prefer to do this themselves, however. There are eight choices of hot drink available from the QVM machine, and our company offers one months trial free of charge, so that you can estimate how popular the machine will be and, see what the actual savings are.（分数：7.00）(1).With a QVM machine,
12、companies can avoid having a canteen altogether.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(2).The QVM machine provides enough hot drinks for up to fifteen people.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(3).Most customers prefer to rent the QVM machine over sixty months.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(4).The
13、 electricity used daily by the machine costs less than the price of a hot drink.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(5).The machine company empties the money from the machine as part of its service agreement.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(6).Customers can refill their machines with drinks ingred
14、ients, if they want to.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(7).During the trial period, the customer pays a reduced amount to rent the machine. A Right B Wrong C Doesnt say PART FIVE（分数：1.00）A.B.C.六、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：6.00)TapeStore: A NEW TAPE STORAGE SYSTEMTapeStore is a new kind of tape storage sy
15、stem which can store up to 6,000 computer tapes. No other tape storage system can hold as many computer tapes as TapeStore. The tapes look exactly like video cassettes. Many hundreds of data files can be stored on each tape, up to a maximum of 500 million bytes of data. If you stored the same amount
16、 of information on paper, you would need nearly 4.5 billion printed pages. The machine is a tall black box with a mechanical arm. The machine is 2.5 metres high and 3 metres wide. This is how it works. Each tape has a code printed on it. You feed the code number into TapeStore, which then looks for
17、the code. As soon as TapeStore locates the code, the arm reaches in and pulls out the tape. The system is very fast. It takes the mechanical arm about 10 seconds to find the tape it is looking for. The machine then searches the tape to extract the required file, and this take Less than a minute. A h
18、uman technician would have to locate and remove the tape by hand,and could take at least an hour to find the right file on the tape. Some of the worlds biggest companies, including banks, insurance companies,airlines, telephone companies, utilities and computer centres, have bought the system.They l
19、ike it particularly because the system guarantees the security of their data. TapeStore was originally developed in Canada and is now being marketed world-wide. In Europe alone, 750 have already been installed at a cost of 480,000 dollars each.（分数：6.00）(1).TapeStore is better than similar storage sy
20、stems because（分数：1.00）A.it can also take video cassettes.B.it is much smaller.C.it holds more information. (2).The mechanical arm finds the tape by（分数：1.00）A.recording information on the tape.B.identifying the printed code on the tape.C.looking for the file.(3).The TapeStore system is popular with b
21、ig companies because（分数：1.00）A.it costs less than a human operative.B.the information it stores is valuable.C.they know that their data is safe.(4).According to the text, the main advantage of TapeStore over a human operator is that TapeStore?（分数：1.00）A.is more reliable.B.is much faster.C.is very se
22、cure.(5).How many bytes of information can Tapestore store?（分数：1.00）A.500 millionB.4.5 billionC.480,000(6).How long does it take Tap Store to extract a file from a tape?（分数：1.00）A.an hourB.less than a minuteC.10 seconds七、PART SIX(总题数：1，分数：12.00)SANDWICH SUCCESSBritains sandwich business is expanding
23、 fast. Half the population buy sandwiches at least twice (29) week, and they are spending more (30) them. (31) sandwiches are made at home, while (32) from shops are selling in growing numbers. One reason is that packaging keeps sandwiches fresh for up to 48 hours, making (33) possible to mass-produ
24、ce them centrally and distribute them widely. (34) reason is that petrol stations, wanting to expand the range of (35) they sell, have quickly become major outlets for sandwiches. The increase in sandwich sales has also been helped by changing social trends. Many people have stopped (36) family meal
25、s at home, and (37) choose the time and place to eat. Time has become more important than price, (38) convenience is the most important reason (39) all. Taken together, these changes are making the sandwich industry (40) into a very valuable business.（分数：12.00）A.theB.aC.thisA.onB.atC.inA.EitherB.Muc
26、hC.FewerA.theyB.allC.thoseA.itB.themC.thatA.AnotherB.OtherC.NextA.whichB.thatC.whatA.haveB.havingC.hadA.alsoB.insteadC.alternativelyA.unlessB.whetherC.althoughA.ofB.forC.byA.growB.growingC.grown八、PART SEVEN(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Northern Software24 Queens Road, ChapeltownTO:Jean Palmer, Purchasing From:Tom
27、Milton, Accounts Date:1 March 2007 Subject:Envelopes Weve run out of the envelopes we use for mailing invoices-the white ones with windows. I need some more tomorrow. I dont want to delay sending the customer bills this month, so please order the envelopes today, and have them delivered as soon as p
28、ossible. Ive got about 200 invoices to post. HAYES OFFICE SUPPLIESReductions on Some Product Lines Brown or white envelopes (supplied in quantities of 100,500 or 1000) -15% off catalogue price Product code: EV300 (plain) or EV311 (with window Three delivery services available: one week (free) four d
29、ays (minimum charge 2) next day (minimum charge 5) 101 Leeds Road, Chapeltown Tel: 275 9087 Fax: 275 9088ORDER FORMCompany name: (41)_ Delivery address: (42)_Ghapeltown Product code: (43)_ Colour: (44)_ Quantity: 500 Delivery service required: (45)_（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、WRITI
30、NG(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)6.（分数：5.00）_十一、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)7.To:_ Fax No:_ From: Susan Carter Date: 1 March 2009 Pages (incl cover) : 3 Thank you very much for your letter. I note your request for a special menu for the conference dinner. You will find suggestions enclosed. Unlu
31、ckily, during the week you have chosen for your conference, there is a sports meeting. Therefore, we have very few single rooms available. But I could offer you twin-bedded rooms, or perhaps you would consider moving your conference to the following week? I look forward to receiving your booking and
32、 choice of dishes for the conference dinner. Write a fax to Mrs Carter: thanking her for her fax confirming your original dates for the conference booking 30 twin-bedded rooms telling her which dishes from the menu you require for the conference dinner. Write 60-80 words . Do not include any postal
33、addresses.（分数：5.00）_十二、LISTENING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：8.00)(1).When will they meet? *（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Which department did Susan work for? *（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).What is the recommended stock of coal? *（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).Which graph is correct? * *（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).What is the woman do
34、ing? *（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(6).What does the man dislike about his job?（分数：1.00）A.His boss.B.The perks.C.Having to travel a lot.(7).How long is the warranty of the computer?（分数：1.00）A.2 months.B.1 year.C.2 years.(8).Where does the woman suggest that the man get change? *（分数：1.00）A.B.C.十四、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数
35、：7.00)TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTSCompany name: Continental (9)_ Mr Morrison wants to speak to (10)_Hill. Mr Morrison plans to go to (11)_and Hyannas. Mr Morrison will have a (12)_flight from Kennedy. Reservations for (13)_,single with bath. Departure at (14)_ Pick up the (15)_the evening（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_填空项
36、1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十五、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：7.00)Some Guidelines to Smart InvestingThe first guideline: (16)to have_ The first step may be called: (17)_ The second guideline is: (18)to understand the_of_ A diversified portfolio includes: (19)_, mutual funds, bonds, and_ Before you b
37、uy them, you should: (20)_ The last guideline is: (21)to have_ Over the past several years, New York stocks have averaged, (22)_annual returns（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十六、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：8.00)(1).How many are there quality control inspection points.（分数：1.00）A.Three
38、B.fourC.five(2).What is the first stage of quality control?（分数：1.00）A.Visiting our suppliers.B.During production.C.Chemical analysis.(3).What is the final stage of quality control?（分数：1.00）A.Visiting suppliers.B.During production.C.Chemical analysis.(4).At the first inspection stage, we inspect（分数：1
39、.00）A.quality control processB.hygieneC.quality control process and hygiene(5).At the goods stage, we make sure that（分数：1.00）A.quantities are correctB.quality is OKC.A and B(6).How to check the quality during production?（分数：1.00）A.Check every one.B.Take samples to check it.C.Check it at random.(7).W
40、hat do you check for at the final quality control stage?（分数：1.00）A.Check weight.B.Check package.C.Check weight, package and taste.(8).How to check the taste?（分数：1.00）A.By eating them.B.By eating them and doing chemical analysisC.By doing chemical analysis十七、SPEAKING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、PART 1(总题数：1，分数：
41、5.00)8.（分数：5.00）_十九、PART 2(总题数：1，分数：5.00)9.A:What is important when? Recruiting new staff qualifications experlence references B:What is important when? Renting office premises size location cost PART THREE（分数：5.00）_二十、PART 3(总题数：1，分数：5.00)10.Scenario Im going to describe a situation A company wants
42、 to summarize the achievements in the past year，talk for two minutes about the companyS achievements and decide which two achievements are most useful Here are some ideas to help you Prompt material *（分数：5.00）_剑桥商务英语初级-103 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、READING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、PART ONE(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.
43、CAR SALES OF BAB COMPANY * Car sales showed Aa steady growth. Ba great rise. Ca gradual fall.（分数：1.00）A. B.C.解析：精析 此题的解题重点是了解描述增长下降趋势的相关形容词，steaciy 意为“稳步地”，great为“大幅度”的，从图中可以很容易判断正确答案。故选 A。2.John, I havent had a chance to phone Bill. Have you? Liz ALiz has tried unsuccessfully to phone Bill. BLiz is
44、 asking John to phone Bill. CLiz has been too busy to phone Bill.（分数：1.00）A.B.C. 解析：精析 本题关键是理解 have a clnance的意思，have a chance 意为“有机会”，A 项中 tried unsuccessfully表达了两层意思：1 试过；2 没有成功，所以也可以排除；C 项中的 tooto意为“太以至于没做”。故选 C。3.Export documentation may be required for non-EU destinations. Packages sent outside
45、 the EU Amust be documents only. Bwill need special documents. Cmight need special documents.（分数：1.00）A.B.C. 解析：精析 此题难度不大，重点注意 non-EU和 outside the EU是对应词。故选 C。4.Sales were good but distribution problems led to a slight drop in profits. The company had problems with Aproducing enough goods. Bdelivering enough goods. Cselling enough goods.（分数：1.00）A.B. C.解析：精析 此题的解题要点是要明白 distr|bution的意思，distribution 是 distribute的名词形式，意为分配、配送，与 B中的 deliver的意思吻合。故选 B。5.Would it be possible to bring the date of your meeting with Mr Jackson forward by a day or so? ACan you make the meeting with
