1、剑桥商务英语初级-56 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.Ms Lavigne called while you were on the phone - shell try again this afternoon.Ms Lavigne A. promised to call back. B. left a message. C. was put throug（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.For economy reasons, employees travelli
2、ng to France will fly overnight to Paris rather than Cannes.Employees flying to France will A. no longer land in Cannes. B. arrive late at night. C. be given economy class seats.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.We are carrying out market research in the western region from the 15th to the 19th. A. We have done th
3、e research in the western region. B. We havent done the research in the western region yet. C. We have decided not to do research in the western region.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4. Tick if you wish to make an immediate purchase.You have to tell the company if you want A. to buy the product. B. more informati
4、on. C. a product demonstration.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Thank you for your enquiry of 30 October.The company received a letter asking for A. delivery date. B. information. C. an order.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Business services A. Translation service B. Maps and plans - paper and other med
5、ia C. Multimedia - electronic publishing D. Music publishing - CDs, audio and video cassettes E. Plastic cards - credit cards, ID cards, etc. F. Business publishing - corporate brochure, documents, etc. G. Design of promotional stickers, labels and signs. H. Technical publishing - product manual, et
6、（分数：5.00）(1).Newland, a manufacturer of audio equipment, is launching a new range of CD players and needs accompanying instruction booklets.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Sunflower, a manufacturer of computer hardware, wants a restyled logo for its new range of laser printers.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).RJA marketing
7、consultants has prepared a report for a south-American music publisher and requires a version in Spanish.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Orient Ltd, a plastic products manufacturer, is planning to produce a high-quality annual report for its shareholders.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Bright, a company which makes maps an
8、d notices for public places like shopping centers, wants to redesign its website.（分数：1.00）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 2005, business recovered slightly the following year.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Passenger volumes showed strong growth in 2004.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).T
9、he number of passengers decreased steadily throughout the three-year period.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Passenger volumes peaked in 2005 and then fell steadily afterwards.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).The number of passengers remained steady between 2004-2006.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_五、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：7.00)CHOOSE YOUR COMP
10、ANY WITH CARESmall is beautiful. That, at least, is the conclusion of new research examining how satisfied secretaries are in different sized firms. “We have found that people who work for small or medium-sized companies work harder and are more committed,“ says Catrin Morgan, author of one of the l
11、atest 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 come as a surprise to many secretaries. Some recruitment agencies said that secretaries are keen to get positions in the bigger companies. Howe
12、ver, smaller companies can be more flexible when it comes to working hours, and have better working conditions, but working for smaller firms is not without its disadvantages. Career development in the form of courses can be limited, but, on the other hand, employees often feel that they can learn m
13、ore on the job.In fact, opportunities for promotion are the same whatever the size of the company. Morgan also says, “Our research shows that in a company of fewer than 50 people, employers can actually see what their employees are producing and then give them bonuses as appropriate./（分数：7.00）(1).Th
14、e new research focuses on the number of secretaries employed in small companies.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(2).The medium-sized companies pay their secretaries more than small companies do.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(3).Secretaries in smaller firms are more important to the organizat
15、ion 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 organizations.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(5).Large companies regularly run their own courses for secretaries.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(6).Larg
16、e 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 they 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)The History of VolkswagenFerdinand Porsc
17、he started work on the “people“ car with money he received from the German government. In 1938 he returned to Germany, founded Volkswagen Gmbh and started production with his new American machinery in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony.Commercial production stopped during the war and factory and its 9,000 work
18、ers fell into British hands in 1945. After the war the British helped the local economy by ordering 20,000 cars but decided not to take over the company as they did not think it had a future. Instead, Heinrich Nordhoff took over as Managing Director and the Volkswagen success story began.Within five
19、 years annual production went from 20, 000 to 230, 000 cars and the company founded its first South American subsidiary, Volkswagen do Brazil S. A. In 1949 the first exports to the USA arrived in New York, where they were described as beetle-like and the VW Beetle legend was born. Thirty-two years l
20、ater the 20 millionth Beetle rolled off a Volkswagen de Mexico production line. In 1960 Volkswagen became a public limited company valued at DM 600 m.The company continued its globalization by setting up its own production facilities in Australia (1957), Nigeria (1973) and Japan (1990) while expandi
21、ng into the USA (1976) and Spain (1986) by buying car manufacturers. The company also Jet up a joint venture in China (1982). Political events at the end of 1989 gave VW the opportunity to move into central Europe, where it soon began production in the former East Germany and expanded into the Czech
22、 Republic.Today Volkswagen AG is Europes largest car-maker with 242,770 employees and a turnover of $65 bn. With new versions of the worlds two most successful cars, the Beetle and the Golf, the future for VW looks every bit as bright as its past.（分数：6.00）(1).During the war the company（分数：1.00）A.sto
23、pped producing cars completely.B.stopped producing cars for sale to the public.C.continued producing cars as befor(2).Porsche produced the first Volkswagen car（分数：1.00）A.ten months after he received government money.B.three years after he received government money.C.four years after he received gove
24、rnment money.(3).The company set up a joint venture in China in（分数：1.00）A.1977.B.1982.C.1994.(4).The company exported the first Beetle to USA in（分数：1.00）A.1949.B.1957.C.1976.(5).The British did not take over the company because（分数：1.00）A.they did not think it would survive.B.they did not have enough
25、 money.C.Herinridh Nordhoff had already bought it.(6).Between 1945 and 1950 production increased（分数：1.00）A.every year by 20, 000.B.from 20,000 to 230, 000.C.by 20,000 to 230, 000.七、PART SIX(总题数：1，分数：12.00)UBS FINANCIAL SERVICE INC.You used to know Paine Webber. Now, as one of the worlds leading weal
26、th management firms and backed (29) a top-ranking investment bank and a chief global asset manager, your Financial Advisor has access (30) a vast array of resources.With the expanding resources we (31) have to offer, your Financial Advisor has an even greater ability to deliver strategies and opport
27、unities to assist you (32) pursuing your individual goal. (33) its planning for retirement or a college education, or specialized lending products, we can help you get (34) you want to be.While a lot (35) have changed, (36) thing hasnt. And that is the committed relationship (37) you and your Financ
28、ial Advisor. A relationship built (38) listening, understanding your individuality and finding customized investment solutions (39) to your financial goals, for we know that it is (40) this kind of dialogue that we can help you make the appropriate financial decisions, with confidence.（分数：12.00）A.wi
29、thB.byC.upA.aboutB.toC.intoA.nowB.allC.alsoA.forB.atC.inA.WhetherB.UnlessC.IfA.whereB.whomC.whichA.willB.needC.mayA.oneB.anotherC.otherA.asB.likeC.betweenA.ofB.onC.fromA.tailoringB.tailorC.tailoredA.afterB.throughC.over八、PART SEVEN(总题数：1，分数：5.00)MEMOTO: Jennifer LeeFROM: Robert JamesDATE: 25 October
30、 2006SUBJECT: Insurance ClaimCould you deal with this? Its our insurance claim, for the damage at the weekend. The insurance policy is in my name, and we bought the carpet for $400, although it will cost at least $600 to replace. Luckily our office carpets seem fine.ThanksOWEN SMITH INSURANCE COMPAN
31、YWith complimentsThank you for your recent phone call regarding flood damage in your photocopy room. Could you please complete the attached form and return it to me as soon as possible. John BlackInsurance ClaimNAME OF POLICY HOLDER: (41) _POLICY NUMBER: LD4756030CITEM (S) TO BE REPLACED: (42) _LOCA
32、TION OF ITEM(S): (43) _VALUE WHEN PURCHASED: (44) _CAUSE OF DAMAGE: (45) _DATE OF DAMAGE: Saturday 19 October（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. NOTICETo: all colleaguesFrom: Jane Smith（分数：5.00）_十一、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)7.To: Peter KnigntF
33、rom: Richard JackmanDate: 20 NovemberA. Page: 1Dear Peter,I received a message this morning saying that our meeting on Friday 24 November had been cancelled. Unfortunately, the message didnt give any more details or any alternative dates.Could you just confirm that the meeting has indeed cancelled a
34、nd possibly suggest another date?RegardsRichard Write an e-mail to Richard: Apologizing for canceling the meeting Giving a reason for the cancellation Offering a new date and time Asking him to confirm the new date and time. Write 60 - 80 words. Write on your Answer Sheet.（分数：5.00）_十二、LISTENING(总题数：
35、0，分数：0.00)十三、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：8.00)(1).Why is the man in New York?（分数：1.00）A.To visit friends.B.To travel.C.To work.(2).Why is the order late?（分数：1.00）A.Invoice error.B.Suppliers own difficulty.C.Slip-up in dispatc(3).When can Steven come to see Mr. Smith?（分数：1.00）A.At three this afternoon.B.At ten
36、 tomorrow morning.C.At three tomorrow afternoon.(4).Where are they going to take the visitors?（分数：1.00）A.The Italian Experience.B.The Thai House.C.The Potato Hous(5).Which part of the factory does Eric want to change?（分数：1.00）A.The packing hall.B.The warehouse.C.The production lin(6).What kind of pa
37、ckaging do they decide to use?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(7).Which chart is correct?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(8).How much does the retailer pay for each game?（分数：1.00）A.8B.9C.10十四、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：7.00)FACT FILE Company name: Sunnypack, LtdActivities: (9) _ for German packing machine manufacturersReason to build Sunny
38、pack, Ltd: (10) smaller companies wanted to _Founding date of the Company: (11) in _Reasons for big development: (12) our suppliers developed _ and our good sales peopleThe turnover has grown to: (13) nearly _ a yearDate for moving into the new offices: (14) _Future development: (15) _（分数：7.00）填空项 1
39、:_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)UK DESIGN AWARD - NOTES ON WINNING DESIGNERFirst worked in a (16) _1990: became senior manager of a (17) _ chainCountry where the first successful exhibition was held: (18) _2004: Awarded Conrad Prize for the (19) _ programWould
40、 like to thank his (20) _Recent Developments:Won a contract with a Swedish firm to design a new range of (21) _New partner called: (22) _（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 long has the magazine been on sale?（分数：1.00）A.For one year.B.For eight
41、een months.C.For two years.(2).Where did Alex Baker work Before he started the magazine?（分数：1.00）A.On a newspaper.B.In the travel business.C.At a bank.(3).Who helped Alex Baker to plan the magazine?（分数：1.00）A.A magazine editor.B.A publishing company.C.A company director.(4).What is the main topic of
42、 Alex Bakers magazine?（分数：1.00）A.CareersB.HealthC.Leisure(5).Which kind of people does Alex Baker prefer to work with?（分数：1.00）A.Friends and family.B.Famous people.C.Professionals.(6).Who provides the extra financing the magazine needs now?（分数：1.00）A.Several banks.B.Private individuals.C.An investme
43、nt company.(7).What does Alex Baker say about current sales of the magazine?（分数：1.00）A.They have increased every month.B.They have leveled off.C.They have begun to fall slightly.(8).How does Alex Baker plan to develop the magazine next year?（分数：1.00）A.By changing its design.B.By advertising it more
44、widely.C.By expanding its distribution.十七、SPEAKING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、PART 1(总题数：1，分数：5.00)8.The interview - about 2 minutesIn this part the interlocutor asks questions to each of the candidates in turn. You have to give information about yourself and express personal opinions.（分数：5.00）_十九、PART 2(总题数：
45、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 WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN . ?OPENING A NEW STORE Type of products Location Typical customersB
46、 WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN . ?FINDING A PERFECT PARTNER Size of the company Type of business Company history（分数：5.00）_二十、PART 3(总题数：1，分数：5.00)10.Discussion - about 5 minutesIn this part of the test the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material in the form of picture or words. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, and then about 2 minutes to discuss the scenario with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more q
