1、剑桥商务英语中级-6 及答案解析(总分：105.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BREADING/B(总题数：1，分数：7.00)PART ONEHow to approach Reading Test Part One In this part of the Reading Test you match seven statements with four short texts. First read each short text and then read the sentences to see which ones refer to the text. Make sure you
2、read each text for overall meaning. Do not choose an answer just because you can see the same words in the text. Look at the sentences below and the advice for secretaries and personal assistants about dealing with a new manager on the opposite page. Which company (A, B, O or D) does Bach sentence 1
3、 - 7 refer to? For each sentence 1 - 7, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet. You will need to use some of the letters more than once.AIf you are a secretary, or personal assistant, getting a new manager means that your job will probably change, too. The new person is likely to have d
4、ifferent ideas about how things should be done, and you may well find that some of these are changes for the better. But remember that the new manager might be feeling nervous. If you treat their first day in the job as though its your own first day, too, it will ease the transition for them, and be
5、nefit you both.BYour new manager may have different ideas from your previous one about personal habits, such as eating at your desk, and you will have to accept that. Their changes may not always be appropriate or helpful, however. It could be that you are asked to open the post later on in the day,
6、 when you know that it is important to get it sorted first thing. In this case, rather than grumbling about it and spreading discontent around the office, explain if there is a genuine reason for a particular way of working.CIf your new manager has joined the company from outside, they will be on a
7、steep learning curve. Youcan really show your worth by bring them up to speed on the company history and culture. The appointment of a new manager is also the ideal opprtunity for you to discuss your prospects for training and promotion with them, though raising the subject on their first day is unl
8、ikely to give them a good impression of you.DIf you are concerned about changes that your new manager wants to make to your job, first check your job description, if you have one, then speak to him or her calmly about it. If work is being put your way that is someone elses responsibility, say so. Ma
9、ke it clear what you believe to be the limits of your job. Ideally, the two of you will come to an agreement that suits both parties. failing that, consider contacting the human resources department to see if it can act as mediator. （分数：7.00）(1).You may be able to explore your career development wit
10、h your new manager.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).You may need to point out why certain procedures are in place.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Help your new manager to feel relaxed when they take up the position.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).You should resist taking on extra tasks which you do not consider part of your role.（分数：1.
11、00）填空项 1:_(5).You may need help in settling differences with your new manager.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).You should not encourage colleagues to become hostile towards your new manager.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).A new manager may benefit from your knowledge of conventions and attitudes within the company.（分数：1.00）
12、填空项 1:_二、BPART TWO/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)BHow to approach Reading Test Part Two/B In this part of the Reading Test you read a text with gaps in it, and choose the best sentence to fill each gap from a set of seven sentences. First read the text for the overall meaning, then go back and look for the best s
13、entence for each gap. Make sure the sentence fits both the meaning and the grammar of the text around the gap. Read the article on the opposite page about a club for company chairmen and women. Choose the best sentence from below to fill each of the gaps. For each gap 8 - 12, mark one letter (A - G)
14、 on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. There is an example at the beginning, (0).BA forum for chairmen and women to exchange ideas/BWhen Cadbury Schweppes was considering selling its food and health products businesses in the mid-1980s, Sir Adrian Cadbury, chairman at the time,
15、 called a board meeting and told the directors not to make up their minds, but simply to talk about selling the businesses. (0) （分数：5.00）(1).（分数：1.00）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)BHow to approach Reading Test Part Three/B In this part of the Reading Test you read
16、a longer text and answer six questions. First read the questions. Try to get an idea of what the text will be about. Then read the text quickly for general understanding. Then read the text and questions more carefully, choosing the best answer to each question. Do not choose an answer just because
17、you can see the same words in the text. Read the article below about report writing and the questions on the opposite page. For each question 13 - 18, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose.BReport writing: a growing demand/BWriting reports is an essential busi
18、ness skill, one which is often thought to be quite distinct from those required for letter writing and speech making, for instance, yet in each case success comes from taking a common basic approach. Nowadays, the availability of computers makes it tempting to devote much of the planning stage of wr
19、iting a report to experimenting with graphics and layout - which may well benefit the reader - but we risk focusing on presentation at the expense of substance. After all, the absence of visible corrections may not mean an absence of errors.Skill at report writing is needed for anything from a short
20、 magazine article to a lengthy submission to a public enquiry. In business, it is nor only required for more and more jobs; it can also make a difference to your chances of promotion. When you speak, people know that you dont have the time to organise your ideas, or choose the fight words. But when
21、you write, they assume youve got the time, and expect better organisarion, more careful expression. And - worryingly, perhaps, for many - they may read your words several times.The increasing importance of reports reflects changes in the workplace. Gone are the days when businesses or departments we
22、re small enough for decisions to be taken after a discussion between the manager and a specialist on the shop floor. Companies and organisations have expanded and are now increasingly dependent on documentation. This provides a record of decisions taken, and evidence that the issues have been analys
23、ed, Effective reports can enable management to retain the confidence of shareholders, directors and binkers.Some reports, like the minutes of a meeting, record the main points of discussions, any decisions made and advice given. They also have one eye on the future. Lawyers and other professionals f
24、ile reports as a record of their contact with clients. These are then available for future reference and for consukation by colleagues if necessary. A report filed at the time is considered an accurate account of events should the facts be challenged subsequently. It provides evidence that you took
25、appropriate steps, which may be valuable if things go wrong Later.It is always important to be clear about who your readers are. The report may be written for a particular senior executive, but, unless it is confidential, a number of other people are likely to see it. Make sure your report is releva
26、nt to their needs too. If you are set a deadline, you will give a poor impression if you miss it. Busy managers can only cope with all the documents they receive by being selective, perhaps turning just to the introduction and summary. If they are really harassed, your report may not even leave the
27、pending tray!To be successful, a report must be read without undue delay, understood without undue effort, accepted and, where appropriate, acted upon. But reading a report can be a daunting experience, in which case the recipient will resist the idea of spending time wading through it. This natural
28、 resistance is known as the cognitive cost. A technical, closely typed report, written in a ponderous style, without illustrations, will have a high cognitive cost. It is clearly going to be hard work absorbing the contents.（分数：6.00）(1).What point does the writer make in the first paragraph?（分数：1.00
29、）A.The degree of accuracy in reports is higher now than in the past.B.Report writing and other forms of communication need similar skills.C.Readers are likely to respond favourably to attractively presented reports.D.The use of a computer can simplify the planning stage of a report.(2).What point is
30、 made in the second paragraph?（分数：1.00）A.Many people are more afraid of writing reports than they need to be.B.It may be difficult to decide on the appropriate length for a report.C.Report writing skills are influenced by the ability to speak effectively.D.Peoples careers may be affected by the way
31、they write reports.(3).According to the third paragraph, reports are growing in importance because（分数：1.00）A.company size works against traditional forms of communication.B.shareholders demand to be kept fully informed of company activities.C.a greater degree of specialisation at work is becoming th
32、e norm.D.more people are being given responsibility for making decisions.(4).In the fourth paragraph the writer suggests that reports may be helpful if（分数：1.00）A.a client is dissatisfied with your advice.B.they are structured like the minutes of meetings.C.there is a disagreement about what happened
33、.D.they outline a range of possible future outcomes.(5).The fifth paragraph warns that the intended reader（分数：1.00）A.may not agree with you about who should read your report.B.may not think that your report is of any value.C.may not accept a report that is submitted late.D.may not read through your
34、report in full.(6).In the last paragraph, what is meant by cognitive cost?（分数：1.00）A.the amount of time that the writer spends writing a reportB.the readers unwillingness to make an effort to understand a reportC.the amount of time that the reader spends reading any reportD.the writers difficulty in
35、 presenting reports in an easily-understood style四、BPART FOUR/B(总题数：1，分数：15.00)BHow to approach Reading Test Part Four/B This part of the Reading Test tests your vocabulary. Read the whole text quickly to find out what it is about. As you read, try to predict the words that might fill the gaps. Next
36、, look at the four possible answers for each gap and cross out any obviously incorrect words. Then read both before and after each gap to decide which word should go in it The word needs to fit both the meaning and the grammar. After completing all the gaps, read the whole text again to check your a
37、nswers Read the article on the opposite page about an experiment to help managers improve their workJlife balance. Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B, C or D below. For each question 19 - 33, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet. There is an example at the beginning (0).B
38、GETTING THE BALANCE RIGHT/BLeaving work on time may not sound like much of a (0) However, in an experiment by glass manufacturers Dartington Crystal, it (19) . surprisingly difficult. Four managers, who all worked very long hours, took (20) . in a simple experiment: they agreed to (21) . to their se
39、t hours for a week, with no coming in early, leaving late or taking work home. The aim of the exercise was to (22) . the balance between the managers work and home lives. It was a way to get everyone thinking about their working hours and how to (23) . them,Robin Ritchie, the companys managing direc
40、tor, was very aware that his company was (24) , on the experiment at its busiest time of the year. They were also just days away from a big product (25) So not surprisingly, perhaps, it soon became clear that it wasnt going to be easy: even on the first day, director of design Simon Moore took home
41、a design problem to (26) as he couldnt relax until he had dealt with it.As the week progressed, the four people involved found it hard to (27) . with the pressure of leaving work undone. They felt they were (28) . people down, and worried about the effect on the business. (29) . crises made it more
42、and more difficult to go home on time. Changing working habits wasnt easy. (30) they saw the experiment through to the end.There was some (31) . up to do the following week, but the company did not appear to have suffered. Significantly, too, the experiment made the managers reappraise their (32) .
43、to staying late and start prioritising tasks. All in all, they felt the experiment was of (33) . benefit, and that it helped them to create a better balance in their lives.（分数：15.00）A.displayedB.showedC.provedD.demonstratedA.controlB.partC.effectD.placeA.keepB.stayC.remainD.standA.improveB.promoteC.
44、upgradeD.reformA.diminishB.reduceC.dropD.lessenA.commencingB.initiatingC.originatingD.embarkingA.openingB.beginningC.outsetD.launchA.clear outB.work upC.sort outD.think upA.tackleB.copeC.manageD.handleA.lettingB.puttingC.settingD.cuttingA.RapidB.HastyC.SuddenD.InstantA.ConverselyB.In additionC.Never
45、thelessD.After allA.catchingB.runningC.takingD.comingA.viewpointB.attitudeC.feelingD.opinionA.constantB.persistingC.stableD.lasting五、BPART FIVE/B(总题数：1，分数：12.00)BHow to approach Reading Test Part Five/B This part of the Reading Test tests your ability to identify additional or unnecessary words in a
46、 text. Most lines contain one extra word which is incorrect. Read the whole text quickly to find out what it is about. As you read, try to identify the words that are incorrect. Make sure you consider whole sentences, and not each line separately. Then read the text again, and write down the extra w
47、ords. Remember there will be only one extra word in a line, and some lines are correct. Read the article on the opposite page about identifying the training needs of staff. 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
48、of the text. Some lines, however, are correct. If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet. If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet. The exercise begins with two examples, (0) and (00).BIdentifying training needs/BThe financial benefits of training are sometimes hard to demonstrate, and often thetraining budget is the first to be reduced instead when spending is under pressure. For34 this reason, and given that the need for any corporate spending to provide max
