1、剑桥商务英语中级-33 (1)及答案解析(总分：99.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BREADING/B(总题数：1，分数：7.00)BPART ONE/BLook at the statements below and the information about training courses.Which course (A, B, C or D) does each statement (1 -7) refer to?For each sentence, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.You will need
2、to use some of these letters more than once.BA/BThis course looks at the administrative functions of a banks loans department, e. g. dealing with credit applications and keeping records of loan transactions. We will use real application forms of the type that administrative staff in loan departments
3、 regularly handle. It will be particularly useful for experienced staff with clay-to-day administrative responsibility for loan portfolios. Although most clients choose to enjoy our beautiful premises, the course can be run at the client company or elsewhere.BB/BOn this advanced course you will buil
4、d up a database of a companys cash flow over time and identify and interpret patterns of change. You will analyze the cash flow of a few sample companies and use your analysis to judge their ability to settle their debts. This course will help you perform an advanced cash flow analysis of your own c
5、ompany.BC/BOpen to anyone who completed our introductory course on legal contracts in business, this course looks at the legal principles involved when a company takes out a loan, and outlines how to take legal action against a company that defaults on its repayments. You will compare the interests
6、and responsibilities of both parties to a loan contract.BD/BThis is a course for those new to leasing. It will provide you with a basic understanding of why companies prefer to lease property or machinery, rather than buy. You will learn about both the expenses and tax benefits of leasing and you wi
7、ll study a variety of lease agreements and the laws relating to them.（分数：7.00）(1).This course is for people who know nothing about the topic.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).You will learn what a lender can do if a company does not repay a loan.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Companies can decide where their employees will
8、take the course.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).You will learn to assess whether a business can pay back the money it owes.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).This course will help you to deal with paperwork involved in processing loans.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).You will look at the legal aspects of hiring equipment.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_
9、(7).This course will concentrate on the laws that apply when a business borrows money.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_二、BPART TWO/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Read the extract below from an article about the coffee industry.Choose the best sentence from A to C to fill each of the blanks.For each blank (8-12) mark one letter (A-
10、 G) on your Answer Sheet.Do not mark any letter twice.Coffee is worth approximately 50 -60bn per annum in terms of world sales. It is a truly international commodity, and today more than 50 countries in the world grow coffee beans, This makes the coffee industry fairly universal, according to Pablo
11、Dubois, Head of the International Coffee Organization (ICO), based in London. ICO organization helps coffee producers and promotes coffee consumption worldwide.ICO estimates that world production next year will reach 97. 5 million bags. 11. 3 million bags higher than the current year. U(8) /U. As th
12、e largest producing country, Brazil is particularly important in the coffee world. In 1994 Brazil was responsible for 25% of world production. Colombia was next with 13.4%. Indonesia had 7.5%, Mexico 4.7%, Guatemala 3.8% and Ethiopia and Vietnam were equal with 3.4%.Coffee is a tough crop, and can b
13、e grown in areas where it is difficult or impossible to grow other crops. U(9) /U However, disease is always a problem for coffee production, as we can see in some parts of South America at the moment. ICO is active in educating farmers about avoiding disease and dealing with problems when they occu
14、r.The distribution chain varies from country to country, explains Peter Reeves. In most countries the smaller farmers sell their crop to a local trader, who then sells it on to exporters. There are, however, other distribution systems. U(10) /U. Some countries, like Vietnam. have special government
15、marketing organizations for coffee.Coffee prices often vary greatly from one year to me next. In 2003, for example, there was a large rise in the world price, which was immediately felt by me consumer. Rising prices always result in a drop in sales, which will have a bad effect on those developing c
16、ountries. which are highly dependent on foreign exchange from coffee exports U(11) /U.In the opinion of Peter Reeves, the biggest problem for his organization is to create greater consumer awareness of the different varieties of coffee and different ways of preparing it. U(12) /U. ICO is therefore c
17、oncentrating its promotional activities on Russia and China. It is also encouraging environmentally friendly coffee production, and last years seminar on coffee and the environment created a lot of interest.The future looks bright for the coffee industry. It is estimated that consumption over the ne
18、xt few years will continue to rise steadily. New markets like Eastern Europe and China are expected to develop fast.A. As a result, the membership now represents 94% of all exporters and 60% of all importers.B. In some of these countries, this can amount to as much as 50% of all export earnings.C. I
19、n North America, most consumers already have above average knowledge of the range available.D. Larger coffee growers, for example, frequently export directly.E. The main reason for this is higher Brazilian output as production recovers from weather damage to crops.F. It is cultivated in mountain reg
20、ions which can only be reached by animal transport, and in other difficult areas where modern agricultural equipment cannot be used.G. This makes the coffee industry fairly universal, according to Pablo Dubois, Head of the International Coffee Organization (ICO), based in London.（分数：5.00）(1).（分数：1.0
21、0）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_三、BPART THREE/B(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Look at the article below about effective communication and the questions over the page.For each question (13-18) , mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose.BGood Communication Counts in the Workp
22、lace/BEffective communication is essential for all organizations. It links the activities of the various parts of the organization and ensures that everyone is working towards a common goal. It is also extremely important for motivating employees. Staff need to know how they are getting on. what the
23、y are doing right and in which areas they could improve. Working alone can be extremely difficult and it is much easier if someone takes an interest and provides support. Employees need to understand why their job is important and how it contributes to tile overall success of the firm. Personal comm
24、unication should also include target setting. People usually respond well to goals, provided these are agreed between the manager and the subordinate and not imposed.However firms often have communication problems that can undermine their performance. In many cases, these problems occur because mess
25、ages are passed on in an inappropriate way. There are, of course, several ways of conveying information to others in the organization. These include speaking to them directly, e-mailing, telephoning or sending a memo. The most appropriate method depends on what exactly it is you are communicating. F
26、or example, anything that is particularly sensitive or confidential, such as art employees appraisal, should be done fee-to-face.One of the main problems for senior executives is that they do not have the time or resources needed to communicate effectively. In large companies, for example, it is imp
27、ossible for senior managers to meet and discuss progress with each employee individually. Obviously this task can be delegated but at the cost of creating a gap between senior management and staff. As a result, managers are often forced to use other methods of communication, such as memos or notes,
28、even if they know these are not necessarily the most suitable means of passing on messages.The use of technology, such as e-mail. MP3 and network systems, is speeding up communication immensely. However, this does not mean that more investment in technology automatically proves beneficial: systems c
29、an become outdated or employees may lack appropriate training. There are many communications tools available but a firm cannot usually afford all of them. And even if it could, it does not actually need them all. The organisation must weigh up the potential gains against the costs, and firms should
30、realise that more communication does not necessarily mean better communication.As the number of people involved in an organisation increases, the use of written communication rises even faster. Instead of a quick conversation to sort something out numerous messages can be passed backwards and forwar
31、ds. This can lead to a huge amount of paperwork and is often less effective than face-to-face communication. When you are actually talking to someone you can discuss things until you are happy they have understood and feedback is immediate. With written messages, however, you are never quite sure ho
32、w it will be received. What you think you have said and what the other person thinks you have said can be very different.The amount of written information generated in large organizations today can lead to communication overload. So much information is gathered that it gets in the way of making deci
33、sions. Take a look at the average managers desk and you will see the problem -it is often covered in letters, reports and memos. This overload can lead to inefficiencies. For example, managers may not be able to find the information they want when they need it. Communication is also becoming more di
34、fficult with the changes occurring in employment patterns. With more people working part-time and working from home. managing communication is becoming increasingly complex.（分数：6.00）(1).In the first paragraph the writer recommends that communication with staff should include（分数：1.00）A.some feedback
35、on their job performance.B.an explanation of how company targets have been set.C.information on promotion prospects within the company.D.an indication of which duties they can expect assistance with.(2).According to the writer, the best way of achieving effective communication is to（分数：1.00）A.adapt
36、the message to suit a particular audience.B.make the content of messages brief and direct.C.select the most suitable means of conveying a particular message.D.ensure that information is targeted at the appropriate group of people.(3).What does the writer say about the communication options available
37、 to senior managers?（分数：1.00）A.Sending memos to staff is out of the most efficient methods.B.It is important to find the time to discuss certain matters with staff.C.They should increase the range of options that they use.D.Getting junior managers to talk to staff can create different problems.(4).W
38、hat advice is given about the communication tools made available by technology?（分数：1.00）A.Aim to limit staff use of certain communication tools.B.Evaluate them in terms of the expenditure involved.C.Select them on the basis of the facilities they offer.D.Encourage more staff to attend training cours
39、es in their use.(5).According to the writer, a problem with written communication is that（分数：1.00）A.the message can be interpreted differently from what was intended.B.it can be easy for people to ignore the contents of a written message.C.most people are more comfortable with face-to-face communica
40、tion.D.it is possible for correspondence to get lost within a large organisation.(6).According to the article, what is the effect of receiving large amounts of written information?（分数：1.00）A.It is counter-productive.B.It causes conflicts in a company.C.It leads to changes in work patterns.D.It makes
41、 the main points more difficult to identify.四、BPART FOUR/B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Read this letter about giving presentations.Choose the best word to fill each gap.For each question (19 -33) , mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.One answer has been given as an example.Most presentations toda
42、y depend on the use of some sort of technology, such as a laptop computer linked to a projector. While this technology can help to U(19) /U presentations better, it also has a U(20) /U of getting in the way. As a general U(21) /U. it is better to U(22) /U on the content of a presentation as a means
43、of U(23) /U your audiences attention, rather than relying on sophisticated equipment.Bear in mind that when an organization invites U(24) /U for a contract, they may U(25) /U four or five presentations from different companies on the same day. Each of these companies will probably be using the same
44、computer graphics U(26) /U and the same equipment. The chances are the presentations will be similar too.Thats why the content and U(27) /U of what you say are important. Think about what you want to say and how to say it as clearly as possible. As a first step, you need to U(28) /U the main points
45、you want to get across. Audiences are easily bored and U(29) /U to remember only the most entertaining, exciting or unusual ideas.Next create your materials, choosing the images for your presentation carefully. Remember you do not want to stop your audience from listening to you, nor do you want to
46、U(30) /U. them.Finally, make all the necessary U(31) /U for the equipment you need. If technology is to be an important U(32) /U of your presentation, make sure you know how to use it U(33) /U and test it out beforehand.（分数：15.00）A.produceB.makeC.constructD.buildA.behaviorB.habitC.practiceD.routineA
47、.methodB.lawC.ruleD.courseA.focusB.defineC.targetD.directA.gainingB.acquiringC.collectingD.takingA.requestsB.callsC.bidsD.commandsA.appointB.programC.scheduleD.catalogueA.parcelsB.packetsC.bundlesD.packagesA.formationB.designC.structureD.systemA.catalogueB.labelC.markD.identifyA.pointB.tendC.leadD.m
48、oveA.disorderB.mistakeC.confuseD.complicateA.appointmentsB.proceduresC.arrangementsD.organizationsA.shareB.roleC.functionD.elementA.preciselyB.suitablyC.properlyD.accurately五、BPART FIVE/B(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Read the article below about a training company.In most of the lines 34- 45, there is one extra word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the meaning of the text. Some lines, however, are correct.
