1、剑桥商务英语初级-52 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. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.2. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.3. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.4. （分数：1.00）A.B.5. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.三、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)PUCKERIDGE CONSULTANCY GROUPWe offer the following services: A. vehicles and drivers for all goods/
2、routes B. advice on legal requirements for imports/exports C. staff pay records produced for all company types D. electronic files adapted for most software programmes E. software for predicting sales F. container units for hire G. effective recruitment advertising H. workplace skills training（分数：5.
3、00）(1).Kenichi Saitoshi runs an expanding law firm, and needs help with filling vacant posts.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Manfred Wirsing is a divisional manager who wants to set appropriate production targets for the coming year.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Jennifer Lees manufacturing company has purchased material
4、from overseas, and is looking for a suitable place to keep it.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).John Blacks packaging company wants to be able to send customers in other countries invoices and receipts online.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Asma Samairat wants staff at her transport company to improve their keyboard accuracy
5、.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).Sales of both products increased in year 2, then fell back slightly, while staying above their original levels.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Both products saw their sales climb steadily during the period, product X remaining ahead of product Y.（分数：1.00）
6、填空项 1:_(3).Product Ys sales overtook those of product X in year 2, then remained steady as product Xs recovered.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).An improvement in both products sales in year 2 was followed by a drop, which was greater for product Y.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).The gap between sales figures for product X
7、and product Y increased year on year, with product Y always selling less than product X.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_五、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：7.00)Choose your company with careSmall is beautiful. That, at least, is the conclusion of new research examining how satisfied secretaries are in different sized firms. We ha
8、ve found that people who work for small or medium-sized companies work harder and are more committed, says David Smith, author of one of the latest studies in this field. The smaller the environment, the bigger the part you play as an individual, and the more people notice your absence. This will co
9、me as a surprise to many secretaries. Some recruitment agencies said that secretaries are keen to get positions in the bigger companies. However, smaller companies can be more flexible when it comes to working hours, and have better working conditions. But working for a smaller firm is not without i
10、ts disadvantages. Career development in the form of courses can be limited, but, on the other hand, employees often feel that they can learn more on the job. In fact, opportunities for promotion are the same whatever the size of the company. Smith also says: Our research shows that in a company of f
11、ewer than 50 people, employers can actually see what their employees are producing and then give them bonuses as appropriate.（分数：7.00）(1).The new research focuses on the number of secretaries employed in small firms.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(2).Medium-sized companies pay their secretaries
12、more than small companies do.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(3).Secretaries in smaller firms are more important to the organisation than the ones in larger firms.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(4).Agencies sometimes find that secretaries prefer to work for larger organisations.（分数：1.00）A.Rig
13、htB.WrongC.Doesnt say(5).Large companies regularly run their own courses for secretaries.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(6).Large companies promote secretaries more often than small companies do.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(7).Bosses in small companies reward secretaries financially if th
14、ey are pleased with their work.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say六、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Success StoryJournalist Mark Stretton examines the growth of on insurance companywhich now has sales of 300 million per year.In 1993, American-born Henry Eastman got a call from a recruitment consultancy, inv
15、iting him to give up his successful marketing career in one insurance company to become the head of another. This new job was to work for an investment company called Brinscombes, who wanted him to create a brand new car insurance company. Despite the risks involved, Eastman agreed.A lot of young dr
16、ivers in the 20 to 35 age range, especially the ones who have already had accidents, have difficulties in getting car insurance because most companies think they are too big a risk. However, Eastman believes there ore no problems if their annual payments are large enough. He offered them insurance c
17、over through television commercials and attracted many customers by giving out folders in which to keep their policies safe. His strategy was a good one. Within eight years he had built the business into o national company with 500,000 customers and sales of 300 million per year.The company is based
18、 in Manchester. The authorities there wanted to increase employment and offered Eastman a 1 million grant to start up after he promised to create 350 new jobs. He is now e major employer in the area with 1,400 staff and has also created new specialist insurance companies for women, credit card users
19、 and people using the internet.Eastman believes in American management methods: working as a team to get better results; net being allowed to miss lunch because you ore too busy; and having fun. This belief has recently won him a place in a 50 Best Companies to Work For survey.In 1999, Brinscombes d
20、ecided to withdraw their investment and offered the company to the management team. They said yes, borrowed 80 million from a bank and bought it. Eastman is pleased with his success. Were a great and growing company, he says, and we give our customers better service than they can dream of!（分数：6.00）(
21、1).Henry Eastmans previous job was in（分数：1.00）A.recruitment.B.marketing.C.investment.(2).He was offered the opportunity to（分数：1.00）A.take over a company called Brinscombes.B.invest his own money in a new company.C.set up a company for someone els(3).The companys success is due to（分数：1.00）A.refusing
22、insurance to high-risk clients.B.selling cheap insurance policies.C.targeting a particular market.(4).He chose the present company location because（分数：1.00）A.financial support was available in that part of the country.B.it would be easy to expand the premises.C.there was already a skilled workforc(5
23、).Eastmans strategy is to（分数：1.00）A.produce a happy working environment.B.encourage staff to decide on their own objectives.C.make each person work as hard as possibl(6).The company is now owned by（分数：1.00）A.Brinscombes.B.Eastman and his colleagues.C.a co-operative of customers.七、PART SIX(总题数：1，分数：1
24、2.00)MinutesLightingStaff are complaining about the poor lighting in the main office. The secretary of the committee recently obtained quotes (29) new lighting, (30) we passed to the management board. The committee is (31) waiting for (32) decision. We are hoping the board will let us (33) within th
25、e next few weeks.New Drinks MachineOf the three types of machine we looked at, Maxcup appeared to be the best option. The committee now has to find a new (34) as our current machine causes problems near the fire exit (35) several people use the machine at the same time. It was decided to put (36) ta
26、king the decision, and we expect to have enough information (37) the end of the month.Conference AttendanceJohn (38) to be away at the conference from 1st to 8th of next month. Rebecca has agreed to assist us in his (39) John has a useful list of contacts in (40) to help her research new safety equi
27、pment.Next committee meeting: 16th March.（分数：12.00）A.fromB.forC.ofA.whatB.whenC.whichA.stillB.yetC.alreadyA.yourB.ourC.theirA.knownB.knowingC.knowA.locationB.sizeC.designA.whetherB.unlessC.ifA.throughB.offC.upA.byB.untilC.onA.believesB.thinksC.expectsA.leaveB.absenceC.departureA.timeB.orderC.case八、P
28、ART SEVEN(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Kings Human Resources ConsultancyMEMOTo: Jim White/PAFrom: Marjory King/DirectorDate: 22/5/04Subject: ConferenceWere taking part in the HR conference again. Gillian Rolland has agreed to give a talk on international recruitment, and shell take three colleagues along with her.
29、 Except for Mark Hughes, theyll require single rooms for the evening before. Gillian would rather attend the earlier conference - shes busy the week after. Shes giving a Powerpoint presentation and just needs a screen - shell take her laptop with her. Please make the booking asap.HUMAN RESOURCES CON
30、FERENCE 2004There will be two one-day conferences this year - one in Edinburgh on September 2 and one in London on September 12.The booking fee is 400 per company, payable four weeks in advance. For groups of five or more, the fee (with a 20% reduction) is 320. Please complete the attached form and
31、send to Simon Winters.（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、WRITING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)6.You plan to attend a seminar next week and you think your colleague Liz will also be interested in going.Write a note to your colleague, Liz:telling her what the seminar is aboutexpla
32、ining why you think it would help in her worksuggesting that you travel to the seminar together.Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.Liz,（分数：5.00）_十一、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)7.Read part of a fax below from Gerald Davis, a colleague in the London office of your company.As you know, we regularly use
33、the Station Hotel in London for business meetings. However, some clients have recently complained about the business facilities at the hotel. We would be grateful if you could give us your opinion.For your next visit on 28th August, would you prefer to stay there or at another hotel? In addition, wo
34、uld you like us to arrange a company car from the airport?Write a fax to Gerald Davis:giving your opinion of the Station Hotelcomparing its business facilities with another hotelsaying which hotel you would prefer in Augustaccepting the company car.Write 60-80 words on your Answer Sheet.Do not inclu
35、de any postal 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).What does George think about the new company magazine?（分数：1.00）A.It is a useful resource.B.It costs too much to produce.C.It looks borin(2).In which product range are sales growing most quickly?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C
36、.(3).Which set of information is unavailable?（分数：1.00）A.information about sales staffB.information about productsC.information about stores(4).Where is the Human Resources department?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).Which hotel are they going to book for Mr Sands?（分数：1.00）A.The CrownB.The LaurelC.The Westgate(6)
37、.Why is the man phoning?（分数：1.00）A.to make an appointmentB.to cancel an appointmentC.to postpone an appointment(7).How much does the man earn in total at the moment?（分数：1.00）A.35,000B.40,000C.46,000(8).Which graph shows the companys future sales targets?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.十四、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：7.00)（分数：
38、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)（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).Why does Janet Willis think they need to use an outside agency?（分数：1.00）A.because the business is growing quicklyB.because the bu
39、siness is not growing fast enoughC.because the business is falling behind its competitors(2).Janet thinks the main advantage of using an agency would be（分数：1.00）A.to advise on recruitment.B.to provide staff training.C.to save the company tim(3).Which agency does she recommend?（分数：1.00）A.Walker Taylo
40、rB.Duffy net being allowed to miss lunch because you ore too busy; and having fun. This belief has recently won him a place in a 50 Best Companies to Work For survey.In 1999, Brinscombes decided to withdraw their investment and offered the company to the management team. They said yes, borrowed 80 m
41、illion from a bank and bought it. Eastman is pleased with his success. Were a great and growing company, he says, and we give our customers better service than they can dream of!（分数：6.00）(1).Henry Eastmans previous job was in（分数：1.00）A.recruitment.B.marketing. C.investment.解析：(2).He was offered the
42、opportunity to（分数：1.00）A.take over a company called Brinscombes.B.invest his own money in a new company.C.set up a company for someone els 解析：(3).The companys success is due to（分数：1.00）A.refusing insurance to high-risk clients.B.selling cheap insurance policies.C.targeting a particular market. 解析：(4
43、).He chose the present company location because（分数：1.00）A.financial support was available in that part of the country. B.it would be easy to expand the premises.C.there was already a skilled workforc解析：(5).Eastmans strategy is to（分数：1.00）A.produce a happy working environment. B.encourage staff to de
44、cide on their own objectives.C.make each person work as hard as possibl解析：(6).The company is now owned by（分数：1.00）A.Brinscombes.B.Eastman and his colleagues. C.a co-operative of customers.解析：七、PART SIX(总题数：1，分数：12.00)MinutesLightingStaff are complaining about the poor lighting in the main office. Th
45、e secretary of the committee recently obtained quotes (29) new lighting, (30) we passed to the management board. The committee is (31) waiting for (32) decision. We are hoping the board will let us (33) within the next few weeks.New Drinks MachineOf the three types of machine we looked at, Maxcup ap
46、peared to be the best option. The committee now has to find a new (34) as our current machine causes problems near the fire exit (35) several people use the machine at the same time. It was decided to put (36) taking the decision, and we expect to have enough information (37) the end of the month.Co
47、nference AttendanceJohn (38) to be away at the conference from 1st to 8th of next month. Rebecca has agreed to assist us in his (39) John has a useful list of contacts in (40) to help her research new safety equipment.Next committee meeting: 16th March.（分数：12.00）A.fromB.for C.of解析：A.whatB.whenC.which 解析：A.still B.yetC.already解析：A.yourB.ourC.their 解析：A.knownB.knowingC.know 解析：A.location B.sizeC.design解析：A.whetherB.unles
