1、剑桥商务英语初级分类真题 2 及答案解析(总分：95.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BREADING/B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、BPART ONE/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.Martin Re: Soledad Ramirezs visit to March finance conference. Hotel booking extended by one night as she has requested; location unchanged. Bettina Soledad Ramirez has asked for a hotel closer to the c
2、onference centre. to stay at the hotel longer than planned. for confirmation that her conference accommodation is available.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.2.We may use your contact details to send to companies whose services may be of interest to you, You are advised to contact a different company for the required
3、information. Your services could be of interest to a range of companies. Some other companies might be given information about you.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.3.BPlease note/B Staff should contact the suppliers technicians if there is a fault and not attempt to repair the printer themselves. Staff are expected t
4、o try to fix minor faults with the printer. report any faults with the printer. inform their colleagues about faults with the printer.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.4. Staff will now receive expenses monthly from petty cash. along with their salaries. as a separate cheque. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.5.RETAIL NEWS Marshalsea in
5、tends to launch its redesigned store look next year, depending on the success of trials this autumn. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY As Marshalsea is satisfied with its trials, it will refurbish stores in the autumn. Marshalsea hopes it will see improved results this autumn after refurbishing all its stor
6、es. If Marshalsea is satisfied with the results of its experiments, stores will be refurbished.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.三、BPART TWO/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Questions 6-10 Look at the list below. It shows the contents of a business magazine. For questions 6-10, decide which section (A-H) would be most suitable for eac
7、h person or company on the opposite page. For each question, mark one letter (A-H) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any-letter more than once. IN THIS MONTHS MAGAZINE AMergers and acquisitions BMaking stores more attractive CRecent moves to senior positions DComparing potential suppliers EThe latest
8、 developments in information technology FHow to improve productivity GCV-this months profile: a top financial manager HTransferring central control of your business（分数：5.00）(1).The Chief Executive of a newly merged manufacturing company wishes to read about ideas for raising output without increasin
9、g costs.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).A retail chains senior management want to find out about relocating managerial authority and responsibility to lower levels in the organisation.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).A recently appointed Purchasing Officer needs to learn what to look for when deciding which firms to buy goo
10、ds from.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).A chain that sells computer games would like ideas for improving the design and layout of its outlets.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).The new Chief Executive of a major electronics manufacturer wants to see if his appointment is mentioned in the magazine.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、BPART THREE
11、/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Questions 11-15 Look at the graph below. It shows the average share prices of three companies - Grant International, HDC Union and the Lindel Group - over a nine-year period. Which year does each sentence (11-15) on the opposite page describe? For each sentence, mark one letter (A-H
12、) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. （分数：5.00）(1).Although the share price for HDC Union rose and that of Grant International peaked, the share price of the Lindel Group experienced a decline.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).While the share price for Grant International fell, those for H
13、DC Union and the Lindel Group increased by approximately the same amount.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Although HDC Unions share price decreased in value, Grant Internationals remained steady and the Lindel Group continued its recovery.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Grant Internationals share price experienced an upturn
14、, while the share price for both HDC Union and the Lindel Group declined.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).HDC Union equalled previous highs in its share price, and Grant International and the Lindel Group also demonstrated an increase.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_五、BPART FOUR/B(总题数：1，分数：7.00)Questions 16-22 Read the article
15、below about an insurance company. Are sentences 16-22 on the opposite page Right or Wrong? If there is not enough information to answer Right or Wrong, choose Doesnt say. For each sentence (16-22), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. GOOD NEWS FROM AN INSURANCE COMPANY For the fifth ye
16、ar in a row, the Loyalty Insurance Company has cut the cost of its house insurance. More than a million people with homes insured by the company will benefit from decreases of between two and four per cent on the amount they will have to pay this year. This move goes against the market trend, with o
17、ther insurers increasing rates by an average one per cent. The level of claims has been lower than usual over this period, allowing us to make these welcome reductions, says Malcolm Broad, Loyaltys General Manager. Although the cost of insuring a car with Loyalty has increased by six per cent this y
18、ear, it is still the smallest rise in the insurance industry; most other companies rates are, on average, ten per cent higher than they were last year. The company has always believed in passing on any improvement in its financial position to its customers, says Mr Broad. Without doubt, this has led
19、 to a continual expansion of our business over the past few years.（分数：7.00）(1).This is the first year that Loyalty customers are paying less for their house insurance. A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Insuring a house with Loyalty will be at least four per cent cheaper than last year.
20、A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).Loyalty is performing in a different way from other insurance companies. A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).This year, Loyalty has had the lowest number of claims ever recorded. A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).Loyaltys car ins
21、urance is currently the cheapest available. A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(6).It is Loyaltys policy to share its success with its customers. A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesnt say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(7).Malcolm Broad says that Loyaltys business started to grow last year. A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesnt say（分
22、数：1.00）A.B.C.六、BPART FIVE/B(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Questions 23-28 Read the article below about a service which helps companies in difficulties. For each question (23-28) on the opposite page, choose the correct answer. Mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. THE INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE SERVICE How t
23、roubled businesses can benefit from the skills and experience of independent directors Need a chairman in a hurry? An emergency finance director to sort out your cashflow problems? A leading venture capital company has set up a service which provides companies with temporary executives to help them
24、out with particular tasks or periods of development. Michael Mann helped establish the Independent Executive Service (IES) in the late eighties and, as Director of the company, has led its expansion into markets at home and abroad. The idea is simple. The skills that make a good businessperson who c
25、an launch a new business are quite different from those needed to run a medium sized, mature operation. They are certainly not the skills needed if the business gets into difficulties, as can easily happen with fast-growing compames. It is in situations like this that the IES steps in. It recruits p
26、eople who have spent their careers in management, usually entrepreneurs themselves who have built up their own businesses and then sold them. The prospect of spending a limited time in a wide range of businesses is attractive to them. They want to do more in business, but dont want to go through the
27、 start-up process themselves again. As Mann explains, Most have experience of running their own companies and sorting out problems associated with a high growth phase - this work comes naturally to them. After preliminary discussions with the client companys HR Manager, we introduce five or six cand
28、idates to their Board of Directors. They then select the IES executive who best fits their requirements, says Mann. We provide independent directors to many troubled companies, including those that we have already provided venture capital for. The service is free to these existing clients. For a fee
29、, we also help out other companies which we think have a good recovery potential. Additionally, we have a great deal of repeat business from satisfied customers who buy our services again to help with a later stage of expansion. According to Mann, the first step for independent executives is often t
30、o establish how a business is meant to be run. In many small businesses, it is often unclear to Board members who is responsible for what in the company. Another common starting point is helping the existing management avoid bankruptcy. Only then is it possible to turn to more long-term issues.（分数：6
31、.00）(1).What service does the IES provide? A.It hires out short-term directors to companies. B.It advises companies on the recruitment of new directors. C.It gives directors independent guidance on setting up new companies.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).What is the idea on which the IES is based? A.Different ma
32、rket sectors require different kinds of business skills. B.Even skilled businesspeople need help in situations new to them. C.Specialised leadership skills are needed to aclieve fast growth.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).Why do many IES executives like working for companies for limited periods? A.They are inten
33、ding to start up other companies in the future. B.They are running their own companies at the same time. C.They like the variety of working in many different companies.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).Who makes the final decision about which executive will join a particular company? A.the IES executive B.the HR M
34、anager C.the Board of Directors（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).The IES offers its services without charge to companies it A.has already invested in. B.has previously provided directors for. C.believes have a good chance of recovery.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(6).IES executives often work with directors who are A.unsure of t
35、heir exact roles within their companies. B.unclear about the causes of their companies difficulties. C.unaware that their companies are close to bankruptcy.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.七、BPART SIX/B(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Questions 29-40 Read the introduction below to a business reference book. Choose the correct word to
36、 fill each gap from A, B or C on the opposite page. For each question (29-40), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. Quick answers to key business questions The information contained in this business reference book is directly useful to you and your business. U U 1 /U /Uthere is a lot of
37、 statistical material currently available, it tends to be about U U 2 /U /Uindustry or group of industries in particular. U U 3 /U /Uis not terribly helpful to know what is U U 4 /U /Uon in the pet-food industry if you U U 5 /U /Ua chain of travel agencies. And knowing U U 6 /U /Ubusinesses in the U
38、K spend on training in total tells you very U U 7 /U /Uabout your own training budget. The information provided in the book is based entirely on British data, and is relevant to businesses throughout the UK. Companies abroad do U U 8 /U /Uthings very differently, and if overseas research information
39、 were built into the data, this could U U 9 /U /Uin inaccuracies in the figures. This book will U U 10 /U /Uyou with business data that is useful for all types of businesses, U U 11 /U /Uit will apply to you whichever business you are U U 12 /U /UIt starts with the questions you might be expected to
40、 ask and then tries to answer them.（分数：12.00）(1). A.Although B.Despite C.Unless（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2). A.the B.one C.every（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3). A.There B.It C.This（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4). A.getting B.taking C.going（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5). A.keep B.run C.work（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(6). A.how B.whose C.what（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(7)
41、. A.little B.few C.less（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(8). A.other B.any C.some（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(9). A.result B.lead C.cause（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(10). A.produce B.offer C.supply（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(11). A.but B.so C.whereas（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(12). A.in B.for C.at（分数：1.00）A.B.C.八、BPART SEVEN/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Questions 41-45 Read the
42、two emails below, Complete the form on the opposite page. Write a word or phrase (in CAPITAL LETTERS) or a number on lines 41-45 on your Answer Sheet. （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、BWRITING/B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、BPART ONE/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)6.MEMO To: Helen Jones From: Date: 1/6/08 Subject:
43、 Visit of Jorge Ruiz（分数：5.00）_十一、BPART TWO/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)7.Dear Ms Dalton（分数：5.00）_十二、BLISTENING/B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、BPART ONE/B(总题数：2，分数：8.00)Questions 1-8 For questions 1-8, you will hear eight short recordings, For each question, mark one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer, After you have
44、 listened once, replay each recording. （分数：5.00）(1).Which graph is the man talking about? （分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Which jobs will be created when the company relocates? A.customer service advisers B.packing assistants C.delivery drivers（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).Why are the brochures late? A.staff illness B.faul
45、ty vehicles C.broken machinery（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(4).What will Medibands new owners do? A.employ fewer staff B.relocate the company C.expand production（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(5).When will the sales conference be held? （分数：1.00）A.B.C.（分数：3.00）(1).Which chart shows exports of mobile phones this year? （分数：1.00）A.B
46、.C.(2).Which day is the meeting arranged for? （分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).Why is the man phoning the suppliers? A.to report a problem B.to order a part C.to request information（分数：1.00）A.B.C.十四、BPART TWO/B(总题数：1，分数：7.00)Questions 9-15 Look at the notes below. Some information is missing. You will hear a man giving some information about gifts to order for staffwho have performed well. For each question (9-15), fill in the missing information in the numbered
