1、剑桥商务英语初级-57 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.Pedestrian zones reduce city center pollution. A. Traffic reductions have improved city center air quality. B. Larger roads have reduced city center traffic jams. C. Cycle areas have improved the flow of city c
2、enter traffi（分数：1.00）A.B.C.2.When at a terminal for public transportation, never leave your luggage unattended. A. Dont leave your luggage at a terminal. B. Dont get far away from your luggage. C. Take good care of your luggage at a terminal.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.3.NOTICES FOR DISPLAY ABOVE THIS PHOTOCOPIE
3、R MUST FIRST BE HANDED TO RECEPTION. A. You can photocopy notices at Reception for display here. B. Photocopied notices can only be displayed at Reception. C. Take your notice to Reception if you want it displayed her（分数：1.00）A.B.C.4.Customer Help LineRing us any day, 8:30 am 5:30 pm.First 10 minute
4、s free, then calls charged at local rates.The cost of calls depends on A. what time of day it is. B. how long they last. C. where the caller lives.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.5.DELAYS EXPECTED ON COMMUTER TRAIN SERVICES. A. People traveling to work by train may be late. B. There are problems with high speed trai
5、ns. C. Due to problems, all trains will be lat（分数：1.00）A.B.C.三、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Bright Trade Co., LtdAnnual Report A. Chairmans statementE. Company organigram B. National sales reportsF. Auditors report C. Review of subsidiariesG. Profit and loss account D. Changes in key personnelH. Balance s
6、heet（分数：5.00）(1).A statement of the companys income and expenses.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).The names of new executives and board members.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).A look at the performance of smaller companies that Bright owns.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).A list of what the company owns and owes.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).A st
7、atement by the company that checked the financial reports.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).Track sales hardly changed throughout the period, except for a slight fall in 2004.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).A steady increase in the sale of Tracks during 2006 followed a sharp decrease in 20
8、05.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).After a sharp rise, there was no change in Track sales for the rest of the period.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Track sales decreased steadily from 2004 to 2006.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Track sales fell in 2005 but rose again in 2006, higher than previous two years.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_五、PART FOU
9、R(总题数：1，分数：7.00)HERE WE GOOGLE AGAINGoogle dominates the Internet-search business, such as Netscape once ruled in Web browsers and Real Networks did in media players. Begun as a research project by two graduate students in 1998, Google today carries out more than 200 million searches a day and is es
10、timated to have had $1 billion income last year, mainly from advertising sector.It is the most visited search site, accounting for 35% of search-engine visits compared with 28% for Yahoo, 16% for AOL and 15% for Microsofts MSN, according to comScore Networks, a market-research company. But that mask
11、s its tree influence. Googles technology is used to power searches on other sites, such as Yahoo and AOL (though Yahoo plans to use its own technology soon). Taking this into account makes Google responsible for around 80% of all Internet searches. The company is now preparing for a stock market flo
12、tation in the next few months.Googles power makes it just the sort of company that Microsoft typically tries to squash. At the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, Mr. Gates admitted that Googles search technology was “way better“ than Microsofts, and identified Internet search as a key focus fo
13、r his company.（分数：7.00）(1).Google, Netscape amt Real Networks all play a very important role in their own field.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(2).Google was invented lay experts in the 1980s.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(3).Googles annual income ranks number one among Internet search-engi
14、nes.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(4).According to a market-research company, Yahoo, AOL and Microsofts MSN account for more than 60% of the search-engine visits.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(5).Google is the most visited search site and its technology is also used lo power searches on ot
15、her sites.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrungC.Doesnt say(6).Google will never be replaced by other search engines.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(7).Bill Gates believes Google is a key part for his company to earn profits.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say六、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：6.00)A year ago, the only ste
16、el assets Tom White Jr. owned were a Chrysler Cherokee and a Mercedes-Benz. Today thanks to his enormous effort with United Steelworkers President Leo Gerard, the New York financier is emerging as one of the most important steel executives in decades.White made a fortune investing in bankrupt compan
17、ies such as Texaco and Fruit of the Loom, but didnt buy his first steel property until last April, when he bought the mills of bankrupt ATM Corp. no longer in use, for $262 million. At the time the industry was in retreat. Destroyed by extremely cheap imports, nearly half the nations mills had gone
18、bankrupt, including three of the top five. When assessing Whites chances, those in the industry were not optimistic.Yet within a month, White and his partners were rehiring the old workers of what had been the No. 4 steel producer in the U. S. , the International Steel Group. Now, the 1SG chairman i
19、s close to finalizing his biggest deal yeta $1.5 billion bid for the assets of Bethlehem Steel Corporation, which has slowly been descending into bankruptcy since October, 2001.How has White been able to do this? Partly, it is to do with his excellent business understanding. White, 65, perfected his
20、 restructuring skills through 24 years at investment bank Rothschild Inc., and negotiated to buy the ATM mills just before President Bush set restrictions that removed foreign suppliers.White brings an outsiders approach to management. Today, ISG has just 22 executives-ATM had more layers than that.
21、 More than just salary savings, the cost cuts have shifted more responsibility to the shop floor, which, in turn, has increased productivity. White says that mill workers suggested asking for new pieces of steel ten minutes before a production run was about to end, rather than waiting until it had e
22、nded, as was normal. This clever move adds thirty minutes of extra output a day.The bottom line even with a well-paid union workforce, ISG has lifted productivity levels close to the levels of nonunion Nucor Corporation. Not had for such a new businessman.（分数：6.00）(1).How did White make his fortune?
23、（分数：1.00）A.By buying steel mills and selling the products.B.By limiting steel production to an absolute minimum.C.By investing in companies who could no longer afford to run themselves.(2).What had affected the industry up to this point?（分数：1.00）A.Low productivity levers in the mills.B.Unhappiness o
24、f the staff who worked in the steel mills.C.Cheaper foreign products becoming more availabl(3).Why is White attracted to buy the Bethlehem Steel Corporation?（分数：1.00）A.Because the company is going bankrupt, like his other purchases.B.Because it is the largest producer of steel in the U. S.C.Because
25、the company is being sold for a good pric(4).Why is White so good at business management?（分数：1.00）A.Because he is 65 years old.B.Because he brings a different approach.C.Because he is good at producing steel.(5).How have Whites changes affected the shop floor itself?（分数：1.00）A.The staff do not have
26、to work as many hours as before.B.The steel is of a better quality than it was before.C.More steel is actually being produced now.(6).How has the request for extra steel earlier affected production levels?（分数：1.00）A.By lowering them.B.By raising them.C.By keeping them about the sam七、PART SIX(总题数：1，分
27、数：12.00)Flight to the UnknownThe worlds airline industry will change (29) quickly in the next twelve months than in any year since aviation began. Watch out for the (30) trends: Passenger traffic will go (31) by 4% a year iii Europe. Asia will see even faster growth up (32) 9% a year. Flight delays
28、will become a nightmare. (33) travel under 700 km, high speed trains will be the answer. Paris to Lyon by train (34) two hours; (35) plane it can take up to the three-city center. Airfares will not fail. Last year, airlines lost money (36) they will have to increase prices or go bankrupt. There will
29、 be more competition. More small airlines will start (37) . Good, But as the number of flights increases, so will the congestion in the airports. (38) governments will need to (39) more money on them. (40) there will be even more delays.（分数：12.00）A.lessB.littleC.moreA.followingB.followedC.followA.do
30、wnB.upC.toA.toB.downC.torA.ToB.ForC.AsA.takeB.tookC.takesA.byB.onC.ofA.soB.becauseC.andA.downB.upC.backA.BecauseB.AsC.SoA.spendB.takeC.costA.OtherwiseB.SoC.Then八、PART SEVEN(总题数：1，分数：5.00)To: Susan Green Sunny Clothing Co.From: Jack Bloom Cite Bank Customer ServicesDate: 12 October 2006Hello Susan,He
31、res the information you need about using your computer for PC banking. Using your PC shouldnt be a problem as you can even use the software on old computers.Anyway, what you need is a Dell compatible PC with 486XP processor or higher. We recommend you to use a computer with at 4MB of RAM. Youll also
32、 need Windows software, version 3.0 or higher.Finally, youll need a fast modem. I hope that answers all your questions. If you need any more help, give ale a call.RegardsJackAlexMary in accounts wants to know whether her computer is OK for PC banking. Heres a fax I received from the bank. Could you
33、send her a note with the information she needs?ThanksSusanTo: Mary Brown in (41) _From: Alex Syllabus(42) _ contacted us with tile information you wanted about PC banking.Here are the requirements:Processor (43) _RAM (44) _Software (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、WRITING(总题数：0，分数
34、：0.00)十、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)6. You are going to be out of the office. Write an E-mail to customers: Reminding them that you are out of the office Saying when you will be back in the office Suggesting who should be contacted for urgent questions. Write 30-40 words. Write on your Answer Sheet.（分数：5
35、.00）_十一、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)7.HOTEL GAUDIRambla de Catalunya 38, ParisThe Gaudi is situated in the heart of Paris with its exciting nightlife. The hotel has 150 rooms including 50 business rooms specifically designed for the business traveler and fully- equipped with communication facilities.The
36、hotel enjoys direct bus and train connections to the airport (35 mins) and the exhibition center (20 mins). Other facilities include express cheek-in and check-out, 24-hour room service, two bars, restaurant, fitness room and full business center. Write a memo to your boss: Mentioning the hotel in t
37、he brochure Describing some of the facilities listed Saying why you think you both should stay there Asking hint which dates you should book. Write 60 80 words. Write oft 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：8.00)(1).What is the recommended stock of coal?（分数：1.
38、00）A.115 tons.B.45 tons.C.70 tons.(2).Which department docs the speaker work in?（分数：1.00）A.Purchasing.B.Personnel.C.Production.(3).When will Mr. Pierce receive the new photocopier?（分数：1.00）A.Today.B.Tomorrow.C.Next week.(4).How much will the customer pay for the printer?（分数：1.00）A.315.B.350.C.375.(5
39、).Who is Jane going to write to?（分数：1.00）A.The clients.B.The supplier.C.The staf(6).Which office suppliers are they going to use?（分数：1.00）A.Office Network.B.Excel Products.C.A-grade Servic(7).What does the woman want to do about the meeting?（分数：1.00）A.Cancel it.B.Postpone it.C.Bring it forwar(8).Whe
40、re can I park?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.十四、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：7.00)NEW MEMBER OF STAFFDETAILSName: (9) Ms 1Starting date: (10) 2 Phone extension: (11) 3Email address: (12) 4 Horsham. comNetwork password: (13) 5Starting salary: (14) 6Home address: (15) 7 West Street. Kenford（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_
41、填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十五、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：7.00)Autumn Promotion PlansMain titles: pocket dictionary and (16) _Advertising space booked in (17) _ magazineNew colour for display stands: (18) _Free gifts include (19) _ and umbrellas maybeAlison has made a deal with (20) _For mailing to booksellers in
42、 September: (21) _Venue for dictionary launch party: (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).Beth Hatfield lost her job because the company she worked for（分数：1.00）A.had financial difficulties.B.lost a major contract.C.was taken over.(2).When Bet
43、h lost her job, she was very worried about（分数：1.00）A.a close colleague.B.her own future.C.a major client.(3).Dryden Limited helped Beth to set up Jumpstart by providing（分数：1.00）A.office space.B.office equipment.C.office stall.(4).A friend called Thomas Beck advised Beth to（分数：1.00）A.concentrate on o
44、ne business idea only.B.invest heavily in marketing her new business.C.make full use of her existing business contacts.(5).Beth financed Jumpstart by（分数：1.00）A.borrowing money from the bank.B.finding a business partner.C.selling her own hous(6).Jumpstart found its first recruits by advertising（分数：1.
45、00）A.in newspapers.B.in magazines.C.on the Internet.(7).All the people that Jumpstart finds work for must（分数：1.00）A.be highly qualified in marketing.B.have relevant professional experience.C.be free to travel.(8).Which aspect of setting up Jumpstart was most difficult for Beth?（分数：1.00）A.Finding com
46、panies who required temporary staff.B.Recruiting the right quality of marketing personnel.C.Persuading companies to agree to her charges.十七、SPEAKING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、PART 1(总题数：1，分数：5.00)9.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：1，分数：5.00)10.In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one from the two topics below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minut
