1、剑桥商务英语初级-140 及答案解析(总分：144.00，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：9.00)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.2.10. 07James called yesterday to say hes flying to London tomorrow.James is flying to London onA. 7
2、October. B. 8 October. C. 9 October.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.3. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.4. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.5.We are carrying out market research in the north and the midlands from 22nd to 26th.A. We have done the research in the north and the midlands.B. We havent done the research in the north and the midlands yet.C.
3、We have decided not to do research in the north and the midlands（分数：5.00）A.B.C.三、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：25.00)A B C DMr.JohnPresidentMr.DavisSales Representative Mr.SmithManagerMiss.GreenTypistEMiss.MaryPersonnel ManagerFMr.StevenAccountantGMr.BushPrice Controller （分数：25.00）(1).Determines the amount a pr
4、oduct costs.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_(2).Handles financial matters.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_(3).Has the highest position.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_(4).Types documents for the company.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_(5).Is responsible for hiring new employees.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_四、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).After a sharp fall in 2000, c
5、ompany profits recovered slightly the following year.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Profits showed strong growth in 1999 but levelled off in 2000.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Profits decreased steadily throughout the three year period.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Profits peaked in 2000 and then fell steadily afterwards.（分数：1.00
6、）填空项 1:_(5).Profits remained steady between 1999 and 2001.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_五、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：7.00)The Inspiron and the OthersDELL INSPIRON notebooks are designed for small businesses which demand better performance and more advanced technology at lower prices. The Inspiron is not as expensive as o
7、ther notebooks, and it is smaller and lighter.The advanced design of the Inspiron makes it easy to upgrade. This same design makes it more reliable than other notebooks.Dells low price includes higher quality service and support. And we promise faster delivery of your new computer, usually within 6
8、to 10 days after receiving your order.For a better notebook, buy Dell.（分数：7.00）(1).The Inspiron is less reliable than other notebooks.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).It is not as advanced as other notebooks.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).It is more reliable than
9、other notebooks.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).Service and support is included in the price.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).The Inspiron is more expensive than its competitors.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(6).The Inspiron is bigger than other not
10、ebooksA. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(7).Buying Inspiron can get a discount.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.六、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：6.00)A winning ideaAlan Robinson left school at 16 hoping to make as much money as possible. At first, he worked for his father, who owned sev
11、eral newsagents, shops in London. “I learnt a great deal about running a business from being in a small shop. You find out that every penny matters.“ Then he took a job as a salesman for a food manufacturer, and a couple of years later he was offered a job by his uncle. “He asked me to manage a chai
12、n of bookshops he had in South Africa and taught me everything I know about management.“When he came back to Britain, Alan was offered a job in London as a product development manager with an exciting new clothes company called Naismiths. He felt immediately at home there. “I found really understood
13、 the fashion business and what influences products, so I was able to take the design teams ideas and turn them into commercially successful products.“One day in the warehouse he noticed a range of sports clothes that had been sent front a manufacturer in New York for the company to look at. “I took
14、the clothes round the office and everyone loved them. At the time, most sports clothes were not very fashionable, so this range was something new.“ Robinson then tried to persuade his boss to sell these clothes. However, she was happy with the way things were and, feeling disappointed, Alan decided
15、to leave and try to sell them himself.Robinson went to New York just to talk to the manufacturer. He went with his father and they took12,000 from savings to buy stock. Alan says, “We tried for a whole week to get an interview with the manufacturer and he refused us three times. But finally he gave
16、in and he became our main supplier.“ On his return, Robinson successfully sold the clothes to small fashion and sports shops, and he began to start producing designs of his own.“Then, I had my big break when I received a phone call from FSales Vice-President,Valentine International,2205 Jackson Stre
17、etOshkosh,W i 54901 Applicant Information FormFirst Name: (41) _Post Code: (42) _Present Post: (43) _Former Job: (44) _Interests: Mountain biking, hiking, skiing, sailing,References Company: (45) _（分数：25.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、WRITING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)6.*（分数：5.
18、00）_十一、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)7. Read this part of a fax from Ms Sophia Lin, the conference organizer.We have pleasure in inviting you to our annual conference to be held at the Hilton Hotel here in Los Angeles, from 10 to 15 October, 2001.We enclose derails of the conference, accommodation arrangem
19、ents and a provisional program.Last year you gave a very interesting presentation on the subject of “Major Principles of Financial Management“. We would be very grateful if you would consider giving us an update on this.Please confirm your participation at your earliest convenience. Write a fax to M
20、s Sophia Lin: referring to the invitation confirming your participation requesting more information about the program apologizing and giving reason for not being able to give another presentation. Write 60-80 words. Write on your Answer Sheet.（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
21、：8.00)(1).Which chart is correct?(X-Digital Watches, Y-Quartz Analog Watches, Z-Mechanical Watches)*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Which floor map is correct?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).When is the Paris conference?A. 24th-26thB. 4th-6thC. 14th-16th（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).Which chart shows the price figure?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(
22、5).When will the woman be free?A. FridayB. SaturdayC. Sunday（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(6).Which credit card is not accepted in this restaurant?A. American Express240951B. Visa300567C. Master956812（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(7).When will the bank be open on Tuesday?A. 9a.m.-5p.m.B. 12noon-9p.m.C. 9a.m.-12noon（分数：1.00）A.B.C
23、.(8).Where is Mr. Kite now?A. E.T.ExhibitionB. homeC. office（分数：1.00）A.B.C.十四、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：7.00)Memo Number of the units (9)_desk units Give an estimate，including merchandise，(10)_，shipping，duty，taxes，and(11)_ CallerS Address No.(12)_Forest Street，Hamilton (13)_ CallerS Tel (14)_ CallerS Email
24、(15)_hotmailcom Send the estimate by email by 5：30 pm!（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:_十五、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：7.00)BusLeaves every (16) between (17) in the morningTakes: (18) to Tower Hill (19) .Costs: (20) River taxiTakes: (21) minutesCosts: (22) each way（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_填空项
25、 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).Bill Cornell needs time toA. get the sample bikes.B. try out the sample bikes on his customers.C. check the work efficiency.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Who has run Jayal Motors as a small concern for years?A. Bill Cornell B. Jack C. Tom（分数
26、：1.00）A.B.C.(3).To manage a small firm,A. we can supervise the workers.B. we can keep in touch with the workers.C. we can expand our business.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).Paul thinks that to survive their businessA. has to be expanded.B. has to reform.C. has to invest in Jayal Mortors.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).Eve S
27、orrells train arrives atA. 11:15. B. 11:13. C. 11:30.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(6).Eve has been in the Far East forA. the last two months.B. the last two weeks.C. the last three weeks.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(7).To develop the foreign market, such problems as _ will emerge.A. population B. culture conflicts C. competit
28、ion（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(8).Moving into the export market means thatA. sales will grow.B. things will get busier.C. there will be fewer business trips.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.十七、SPEAKING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、PART 1(总题数：1，分数：5.00)8.In this part the interlocutor asks questions to each of the candidates in turn. You have
29、 to give information about yourself and express personal opinions.（分数：5.00）_十九、PART 2(总题数：1，分数：5.00)9.In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one topic from the two below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare.A
30、WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN . ?CHOOSEING OFFICE TO RENT Location Cost FacilitiesB WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN . ?ARRANGING A BUSINESS TRIP ABROAD Type of transport Accommodation Contact person（分数：5.00）_二十、PART 3(总题数：1，分数：5.00)10. ScenarioIm going to describe a situation.A person wants to find a job, and he or
31、 she lists some qualifications.Talk for about two minutes about the qualifications and decide which two qualifications are the most important.Here are some ideas to help you.Prompt materialSpecial Skills interests personality organizational ability intelligence attitude to work（分数：5.00）_剑桥商务英语初级-140
32、 答案解析(总分：144.00，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：9.00)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.解析：解析 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。2.10. 07James called yesterday to
33、 say hes flying to London tomorrow.James is flying to London onA. 7 October. B. 8 October. C. 9 October.（分数：1.00）A.B.C. 解析：3. （分数：1.00）A.B.C. 解析：as soon as possible：August 最早，at the lowest price: USD16 最低，同时符合这两项条件的只有 Radio STB-29选 C。4. （分数：1.00）A. B.C.解析：5.We are carrying out market research in the
34、 north and the midlands from 22nd to 26th.A. We have done the research in the north and the midlands.B. We havent done the research in the north and the midlands yet.C. We have decided not to do research in the north and the midlands（分数：5.00）A.B. C.解析：解析 题干意为：我们将在 22号到 26号在北部和中部进行市场调研。现在进行时有时可以表示最近将
35、来的意思，这是理解该题的关键。故选 B。三、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：25.00)AMr.JohnPresidentBMr.DavisSales Representative CMr.SmithManagerDMiss.GreenTypistEMiss.MaryPersonnel ManagerFMr.StevenAccountantGMr.BushPrice Controller （分数：25.00）(1).Determines the amount a product costs.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：G）解析：解析 计算产品成本应由价格控制员负责。故选
36、G。(2).Handles financial matters.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：F）解析：解析 公司里主管财务事务的是会计师。故选 F。(3).Has the highest position.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A）解析：解析 公司里的最高职位为总裁。故选 A。(4).Types documents for the company.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：D）解析：解析 为公司打印文件当然是打印员的职责。故选 D。(5).Is responsible for hiring new employees.（分数：5.0
37、0）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：E）解析：解析 招募新员工是人事部的职责，应由人事部经理负责。故选 E。四、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).After a sharp fall in 2000, company profits recovered slightly the following year.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A）解析：“在 2000年公司利润大幅下降后于次年慢慢回升。”(2).Profits showed strong growth in 1999 but levelled off in 2000.（分数：1.
38、00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：E）解析：“1999 年利润有显著增加，但在 2000年却呈水平增长。”(3).Profits decreased steadily throughout the three year period.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：D）解析：“三年内利润持续下降。”(4).Profits peaked in 2000 and then fell steadily afterwards.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：B）解析：“利润于 2000年达到顶峰，随后持续下降”。(5).Profits remained steady bet
39、ween 1999 and 2001.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：C）解析：“1999 年到 2000年间利润保持稳定”。五、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：7.00)The Inspiron and the OthersDELL INSPIRON notebooks are designed for small businesses which demand better performance and more advanced technology at lower prices. The Inspiron is not as expensive as other
40、 notebooks, and it is smaller and lighter.The advanced design of the Inspiron makes it easy to upgrade. This same design makes it more reliable than other notebooks.Dells low price includes higher quality service and support. And we promise faster delivery of your new computer, usually within 6 to 1
41、0 days after receiving your order.For a better notebook, buy Dell.（分数：7.00）(1).The Inspiron is less reliable than other notebooks.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B. C.解析：解析 题干意思：灵越系列不如其他电脑可靠。从第二段可知，灵越系列比其他电脑可靠，所以说法错误。reliable 是可靠的、性能良好的意思。故选 B。(2).It is not as advanced as other notebooks.A
42、. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B. C.解析：解析 题干意思：灵越不如其他电脑先进。第二段原文：The advanced design of the Inspiron makes it easy to upgrade. 所以这个说法也不正确。(3).It is more reliable than other notebooks.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A. B.C.解析：解析 题干意思：灵越比其他电脑更可靠。解析见第 16题。故选 A。(4).Service and support i
43、s included in the price.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A. B.C.解析：解析 题干意思：此价格包括售后服务和技术支持。第三段原文：Dells low price includes higher quality service and support. 戴尔电脑虽然价格低，但其提供高质量的售后服务和技术支持。所以这个说法正确。故选 A。(5).The Inspiron is more expensive than its competitors.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.0
44、0）A.B. C.解析：解析 题干意思：灵越电脑比其竞争对手价格高。第一段原文：The Inspiron is not as expensive as other notebooks，灵越系列比别的笔记本便宜。注意 not asas，不如，不像那样。所以此说法错误。故选 B。(6).The Inspiron is bigger than other notebooksA. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B. C.解析：解析 题干意思：灵越电脑比其他电脑大。原文第一段：，and it is smaller and lighter较之其他电脑，灵越更
45、小巧轻便。所以这个说法错误。故选 B。(7).Buying Inspiron can get a discount.A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C. 解析：解析 题干意思：购买灵越电脑可以打折。文中只是提到灵越价格低，并没有说是否打折。故选C。六、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：6.00)A winning ideaAlan Robinson left school at 16 hoping to make as much money as possible. At first, he worked for his father, who owned several newsagents, shops in London. “I learnt a great deal about running a business from being in a small shop. You find out that every penny matter
