1、剑桥商务英语中级-141 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：1，分数：7.00)ABangkok rose 2 percent on the day and 3.4 percent over the week as buyers moved into large market capitalization stocks. The SET index rose 27.55 to 1,383.57 in turnover of Bt 8.5bn, down from Thursdays Bt 10bn
2、.BTaipei was pulled lower by late profit-taking in industrials after Thursdays rebound, and the weighted index fell 45. 59 to 5,806. 77, or 1.7 percent, over the week. Turnover rose to T $41.51 bn from T $35.78bn.CManila opened strongly on foreign buying of blue chips but dipped at the close as prof
3、its were taken. The composite index fell 10.07 to 2,907.00, 1.3 percent higher on the week.DHong Kong finished a mixed day slightly lower, sapped by profit-taking on confirmation of US renewal of Ohinas MEN trade status and concerns over the lower domestic property market. The Hang Seng Index fell 1
4、1.58 to close at 9,470.13, 1.7 percent lower on the week.（分数：7.00）(1).The share prices were influenced by the improvement of the two countries relations.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Over the week, turnover rose by T $ 5.83bn.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Many people went to buy capitalization stocks.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4
5、).In the beginning many foreign shareholders buy blue chips at high prices.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Price was lower after shareholders sold stocks in industrials to make profit.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).On Thursday price dropped and then rose again.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).The falling of composite index rose by 1.3
6、 percent on the week.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_三、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)15 June 2003Ms. Martha WestonWord Processing SupervisorABC CompanyPost Office Box 107228 Kings Street LondonDear Ms. Weston,Performance of the CPT EquipmentIm pleased to tell you about our experience with the CPT Word Processor as you req
7、uested recently The Rotary W printer with a speed of 45 characters a second can easily handle two input stations. I assume you have looked at several machines and have narrowed down your choices.Here are my observations.An approach to adopting word processorsEighteen months ago we adopted CPT equipm
8、ent on limited scale with the idea in mind that we could gradually get rid of electric typewriters as we became familiar with the word processor. (8) The stations are actually in pairs so each pair can share a common printer (9) We use the equipment as dedicated word processors, although we do have
9、the ability to link up with our computer installation.The step-at-a-time development of our word-processing center has, we think saved us money and training time. (10) PerformanceIn terms of performance, the CPT equipment is excellent. (11) Moreover our service contract and warranty have covered all
10、 maintenance costs.We have software packages that check spelling and signal when a mistake occurs. (12) Using both printers, we recently prepared 1200 individually typed form letter mailings under four hours. We have no complaint about our preparation of executive reports. A. So it works very well a
11、nd has so many different functions. B. Also it has reduced the confusion that exists about buying software packages. C. The train stops at each station for only fifteen minutes. D. We began with two work stations and now have four. E. Our routine letters are prepared from disc-stored masters. F. The
12、 Rotary W printer with a speed of 45 characters a second can easily handle two input stations. G. In contrast, its size and weight are ideal for carrying. H. We have not yet experienced mechanical problems so far. I. We are pleased with its performance and multi-functions.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项
13、1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_四、PART THREE(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Questions 13-16(总题数：1，分数：4.00) A. Changing views on what is good business B. The promotion of free business environment C. Factors managers should consider in making decisions D. Relations between laws and ethics E. Ethics, a force in directing ones acti
14、on F. Harmful business activities totally prohibited G. The scope of business ethicsETHICAL BEHAVIOUREthics is a collection of moral principles and rules of Ethics guides behaviour based on beliefs about what is right and wrong. The source of these beliefs may be tradition, religion, or reasoned jud
15、gements about what is best for the individual and society as a whole. Business ethics is the group of rules of conduct applied specifically to business activities.（分数：4.00）(1).Ethics is not the same as law. Many ethical beliefs are formally reinforced by law, but many are not. Until recently, it was
16、 legal to fire almost any employee, regardless of the length of his or her service. Usually the terminated employee was denied any provision for a company pension. Today, this practice is prohibited by federal law.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).In practice, ethics is expressed and felt as a combination of pres
17、sures that direct one to take or not to take certain actions. Decisions must be acceptable to many different elements of society. First, they must be acceptable to the conscience of the decision maker. A manager may legitimately think, “1 could legally take this action, and I could probably get othe
18、rs to accept it, but I ought not to do it because it isnt right. /（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Managers must consider the potential effects their decisions on the people and companies directly involved with the business operation: customers, suppliers, competitors, employees, investors, and creditors. In add
19、ition, managers must consider-and try to control the possible effects of their decisions on the community at large.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).It is only recently that business has become aware of how it affects individuals and the whole society. The laissez-faire business environment of the nineteenth cent
20、ury promoted the belief that almost any practice that increased profits was, in the long run, good for the country. The result was cutthroat competition, fraud, deceptive marketing, price and market manipulation, worthless and dangerous products, exploitation of the workers, and other practices that
21、 today are generally considered unethical.At the same time that so many harmful business activities were being carried on, some companies did abide by the fundamentals of good business ethics. At the height of ruthless development of the nineteenth century, many managers still believed in producing
22、high quality products, honestly sold at a fair prices. They felt success could be built on hard work, creativity, and genuine customer satisfaction. It is the belief that high ethical standards are in the long run good for profits that is stressed in business today.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_六、Questions 17-20(
23、总题数：1，分数：4.00) A. the decision-makers own ethical standards B. peoples cultural values C. the success of business D. peoples rights E. minimum standards of honesty F. the pursuit of profits G. the legal practices（分数：4.00）(1).Unethical behaviours do not necessarily mean that they are contrary to 1.（分
24、数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).The decision-making process may involve in the first place 1.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Though many ethical standards can be defined by Jaw, some are built upon 1.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).It is believed nowadays that high ethical standards lead to 1.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_七、Questions 21-35(总题数：1，分数：1
25、5.00)I am very happy to be invited to write this reference on behalf of Mr Lee Su Lai. Mr Lee has worked in my company for twelve years and I have much pleasure in recommending him highly for the (21) of Deputy Production Manager in your new company. He is (22) qualified and he has a great deal of e
26、xperience which should be very (23) for the post for which he has applied. Above all, I have long been (24) by Mr Lees general attitude to his work. Whenever a problem (25) he always seeks a positive solution. Moreover, his (26) to find such a solution willpower (27) his success as he simply refuses
27、 to recognize the (28) that there is no answer.Mr Lee is also able to turn what appears to be a disadvantage into a chance to (29) himself and the company. For example, if he receives a letter of (30) from a customer, he seems able to reply in such a way which not only (31) the customer but increase
28、s his (32) in the company. Two years age, when a serious fire (33) most of the spinning section in our main factory, Mr Lee took the opportunity to re-design the (34) of the entire area and order safer and more (35) machinery, doubling our previous output.（分数：15.00）A.dutyB.taskC.workD.postA.veryB.hi
29、ghlyC.greatlyD.remarkablyA.desirableB.fittingC.relevantD.convenientA.amazedB.influencedC.impressedD.attractedA.arrivesB.arisesC.comesD.springsA.determinationB.resolutionC.enduranceD.willpowerA.conductsB.bringsC.resultsD.ensuresA.possibilityB.chanceC.certaintyD.assuranceA.gainB.supportC.accountD.bene
30、fitA.accusationB.chargeC.complaintD.injuryA.fulfilsB.satisfiesC.contentsD.settlesA.hopeB.creditC.faithD.desireA.harmedB.overcameC.destroyedD.terminatedA.layoutB.formC.styleD.outlineA.capableB.competentC.adequateD.efficient八、Questions 36-40(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.the demands which made on the person perform
31、ing the job.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_2.The chief purpose of this approach is to produce a wage structure（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_3.which is seen such as fair and rational rather than arbitrary.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_4.It is useful to note that what has been evaluated here is the job and（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_5.not the performance
32、of the person whoever doing the job.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_九、Questions 41-45(总题数：5，分数：5.00)6.for 90 days without payment. Foreigners coming for businesses（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_7.purposes can stay for up to 30 days. Any period in exceed of（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_8.three months incur a temporary residence tax of Rs 2,500.
33、 If（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_9.you entry on a tourist visa, you cannot change its status. There（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_10.is also a scheme under which professionals whos expertise is not available here can obtain a 5 year resident visa.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十、WRITING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)11. You are the
34、Purchasing Manager for a large company. Last month you decided to look for a new supplier for the stationery and office equipment that your company uses. You have found a new supplier. Compass Office Goods Ltd. Write a memo to your companys department heads: explaining why you looked for a new suppl
35、ier saying who the new supplier is asking for feedback about the goods that they supply, Write 4050 words. Write on the separate answer paper provided.（分数：5.00）_十二、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)12. You are responsible for planning the magazine advertising of your companys new product, which is polish for c
36、ars. You have just received the letter below from the magazine that you are going to advertise with. You have also received a memo from your Marketing Manager about the advertising campaign. Write a letter to Mr Ellwood at the magazine, telling him about the changes to the advertisement booking, and
37、 asking him or any other information that you require. Write 120140 words. Do not include addresses. Write on the separate answer paper provided.Dear Ms Beddington,Thank you for your advertisement booking, the details of which I confirm below.Name of Company: Autocar ProductsName of Product: Supergl
38、ossDetails of Advert: 1/2 page black and whiteAdvert will Appear in: June, July and August issues of the magazineCost of Advert: $ 350 per issue (3 issues = $ 1050)Discount: 5% for early bookingTotal Cost: $ 997.50We trust that this is satisfactory.Yours sincerely,MemoTo: Cathy BeddingtonFrom: John
39、HumphreyRe: New Product AdvertisingThe Managing Director has approved an increase of budget on this campaign, so we can go for; colour advert, six issues. Could you contact the magazine and get them to change this? Please check the price and the possibility of a bigger discount.Also tell them to get
40、 the product name right-Supergloss.Thanks（分数：5.00）_十三、LISTENING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十四、PART ONE(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十五、Conversation One(总题数：1，分数：4.00)ORDER TICKET9:30 a. m. 20th June D. GoldenInformation of Customer:Name: Mary Thomson from INA IndustriesAddress: (1) Rose StreetContact No. : (2) Information of C
41、omputers:Type: 486 models (3) cache on hard driveQuantity: (4) Delivery Date: Friday morning 23rd June（分数：4.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十六、Conversation Two(总题数：1，分数：4.00)RESERVATION CARDTo: Dr. Goodman From: LindaDate: 18th April Time: 2:30 p. m.Information of patientsName: David (5) Symptom: som
42、ething wrong with the (6) Date of meeting: 20th, (7) Time for meeting: (8) （分数：4.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十七、Conversation Three(总题数：1，分数：4.00)BICYCLE RENTING REGISTRATIONDate: 7th JulyTime: 12:30Bicycle Type: (9) bikesNo. of Bicycles: 2Period of Hiring: (10) daysHirers Name: (11) Contact No: 0
43、708112-ex. Room (12) （分数：4.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十八、PART TWO(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十九、Section One(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1)._（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2)._（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3)._（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4)._（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5)._（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_二十、Section Two(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1)._（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2)._（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3)._（分数：1.
44、00）填空项 1:_(4)._（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5)._（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_二十一、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：8.00)(1).Sally says that the changes were planned by _.（分数：1.00）A.a cross-departmental teamB.management consultantsC.the company chairman(2).She says the changes are designed to deal with _.（分数：1.00）A.high staff turnoverB.in
45、creased costsC.falling sales(3).What does Louis feel about the changes?（分数：1.00）A.They should have happened sooner.B.Some managers will dislike them.C.Their success will be limite(4).Sally says the new working hours will be _.（分数：1.00）A.less productive in the long runB.unpopular with some staffC.dif
46、ficult to control(5).She thinks that the new sales targets _.（分数：1.00）A.fail to consider competitorsB.are too high for her departmentC.should vary according to the product(6).Louis thinks the new training will be effective because _.（分数：1.00）A.it is available onlineB.it covers more topicsC.it uses outside tr
