1、剑桥商务英语高级-149 及答案解析(总分：83.01，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BCrossing cultur(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、BGlobalisation(总题数：2，分数：14.00)In the context of globalisation, think of a word that goes with each of the following.merging Ucultures/U（分数：8.00）(1)._ village（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).multinational _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3)._ barriers（分数：
2、1.00）填空项 1:_(4).cheap _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5)._ movement of capital（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).global _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7)._ countries（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(8).deregulated _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Read the quotations in the speech bubbles and say who thinks globalisation:There is a growing consensus that globalisation must
3、now be reshaped to reflect values broader than simply the freedom of capital. John J SweeneyGlobalisation and free trade do spur economic growth, and, they lead to lower prices on many goods. Robert ReichIf youre totally illiterate and living on one dollar a day, the benefits of globalisation never
4、come to you. Jimmy CarterThe regime of globalisation promotes an unfettered marketplace as the dynamic instrument organising international relations. William GreiderGlobalisation presumes sustained economic growth. Otherwise, the process loses its, economic benefits and political support. Paul Samue
5、lsonGlobalisation has changed us into a company that searches the world, not just to sell or to source, but to find intellectual capitalthe worlds best talents and greatest ideas. Jack WelchFor when we talk about the spreading power and influence of globalisation, arent we really referring to the sp
6、reading economic and military might of the US? Fredric Jamesonis beneficial only for well-off people in developed countries. Jimmy Carter（分数：6.00）(1).should be about more than just investing where you want to. _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).will only be considered a success if it makes people better off in th
7、e long term. _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).means that the free market determines the direction of world politics. _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).means that companies can recruit better people. _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).is just another term for expansion of American power. _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).is good for the consumer. _（分数
8、：1.00）填空项 1:_三、BSpeculation/B(总题数：2，分数：14.00)Write the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete each of these sentences.I wish I had known (know) that before I spoke to her.（分数：6.00）(1).If I _ (feel) more confident, I would have taken the risk.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).You should _ (ask) me. I wou
9、ld have said yes.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).If you had lost it, I _ (be) furious.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).I wish that I _ (not / mention) that I was looking for another job.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).I dont know why hes so late. I suppose he might _ (forget).（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).I dont think anyone could _ (predict) th
10、at this would happen.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Look at each situation and then complete the sentence speculating about it.The management didnt really listen and so employees voted to strike.The result might Uhave been different if the management had listened/U. (be different if.)（分数：8.01）(1).They were in such
11、 a hurry to launch the new product that they didnt test it properly for faults. They wished _ (do more tests).（分数：0.89）填空项 1:_(2).They advertised the job internally and only got two applicants. They could _ (get a better response if.)（分数：0.89）填空项 1:_(3).He made the decision independently and then wa
12、s surprised when everyone felt ignored. He should _ (consult more people)（分数：0.89）填空项 1:_(4).She found that without a university education, her career progress was limited. She wished _ (go to university)（分数：0.89）填空项 1:_(5).She sold her shares in France Telecom two months before the stock market cra
13、sh. If she _ (keep her shares)（分数：0.89）填空项 1:_(6).Both sides maintained their position and no agreement was reached. If either side _ (make a compromise)（分数：0.89）填空项 1:_(7).They offered me a job and I refused. Since then the company has been incredibly successful. I should _ (take the job)（分数：0.89）填
14、空项 1:_(8).They went bankrupt because they failed to invest when they needed to. They could _ (avoid bankruptcy if.)（分数：0.89）填空项 1:_(9).Decide whether the letter g in the following words is pronounced as a hard or soft sound; for example, got=hard g, German=soft g. Complete the table.merge manager ge
15、ntleman targetcolleague angel gesture region anglemargin guest legal global hard gsoft gmerge（分数：0.89）_四、BCross-cultural (总题数：2，分数：13.00)Write down two suggestions for the following:things you can present to a business partner you are visitinga small gift OR your business card（分数：4.00）(1).ways to dr
16、ess for a business meeting _（分数：0.80）填空项 1:_(2).gestures used to greet someone you meet _（分数：0.80）填空项 1:_(3).ways to address your business partner _（分数：0.80）填空项 1:_(4).ways of talking to your business guest to make them feel relaxed. _（分数：0.80）填空项 1:_(5).Read the passage and say what you think the u
17、ltimate gesture is.The Ultimate GestureAccording to Roger G. Axtell, the ultimate gesture carries certain welcome characteristics unlike any other single gesture.First, this ultimate gesture is known everywhere in the world. It is absolutely universal.Second, it is rarely, if ever, misunderstood. Pr
18、imitive tribes and world leaders alike know and use this gesture.Third, scientists believe this particular gesture actually produces a beneficial physiological effect.Fourth, as you travel around the world, this gesture may help you get out of the most difficult situations.What is this singular sign
19、al, this miracle mien, this giant of all gestures?（分数：0.80）_Complete these sentences on behaviour in different countries by adding one word in each gap. The first letter has been given for you.Body language around the world（分数：9.00）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:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_五、BSo
20、cial English(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、BSmall talk/B(总题数：2，分数：20.00)Respond to each of these statements / questions with a short responseHi, how are you?Fine, thanks. And you?（分数：10.00）(1).How do you do? Im Jane Moor. _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Im so sorry to be late. _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Thank you for all your hel
21、p. _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Lovely weather, isnt it? _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).How was your trip? _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).Can I give you a hand with that suitcase? _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).Youre looking well. _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(8).Would you like to go for a drink after work? _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(9).Can I just answer th
22、e phone? _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(10).Do you mind if I smoke? _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Correct the underlined words in this conversation.Qiu Qing Hello. I hope you Udidnt/U (havent) been waiting long.Paul No. Its OK. I brought some work with me. How are you?Qiu Qing Im very Ufine/U U U 12 /U /U, thank you. And you
23、?Paul Quite busy these days. But things are going well.Qiu Qing Im glad Uhearing/U U U 13 /U /Uthat.Paul Would you like a coffee?Qiu Qing Yes. that Uis/U U U 14 /U /Ugreat. But I dont want to put you Uoff/U U U 15 /U /U.Paul Its no trouble. But its instant, Im afraid.Qiu Qing Dont Ube troubled/U U U
24、 16 /U /U. I prefer instant.Paul Sorry, thats my phone ringing. Do you mind if I take the call?Qiu Qing No, of course not. Please Uget forward/U U U 17 /U /U. Im not Uon/U U U 18 /U /Ua hurry.Paul Sorry about that. So, what about the contract? Do you think Thompson will sign?Qiu Qing Well, I hope Ui
25、t/U U U 19 /U /U, but I am beginning to doubt Uso/U U U 20 /U /U. I have another meeting with them next week.Paul Is there anything I can do to help?Qiu Qing Thats kind Uto/U U U 21 /U /Uyou, but I think its easier for me to deal with the Chinese representative.UPaul/U Whatever you prefer.（分数：10.00）
26、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:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、BReading Test: P(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、BPART Five/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Do Part Five of the Reading Test. Give yourself 10 minutes to complete the task.Read this article about lcelands energy resources.Write ONE word in each gap.If there i
27、s a paradise for environmentalists, Iceland must be it. It is the worlds most energy efficient country, with 70% of its needs covered by domestically produced renewables. The volcanic island and U U 1 /U /U300000 inhabitants are blessed with natural hot springs. All U U 2 /U /Uthe islands electricit
28、y is produced cleanly84% through hydropower, while the rest comes from geothermal energy, using the heat from the earth.Fossil fuels are used only for transport, but U U 3 /U /Uhere Iceland is determined to get rid of them completely. In 1998, the government decided to replace oil and gas U U 4 /U /
29、Uhydrogen as soon as possible. Three years ago, it opened the worlds first hydrogen station and started a trial of three buses powered by hydrogen.But it was U U 5 /U /Ualways like this. Iceland used to be a poor country that U U 6 /U /Uto rely on imports of fossil fuels for everything. That U U 7 /
30、U /Uuntil the 1973 oil shock, when OPEC countries quadrupled prices. At that point Iceland started converting houses to geothermal heating, which is very cheap and costs less U U 8 /U /Ufossil fuels.There have been attempts to export Icelands green riches abroad. Studies have been made on trying to
31、send electricity through cables to Scotland, but U U 9 /U /Uthe moment its not economical. If energy prices continue to go up and the price of the technology comes down, U U 10 /U /Usomething could be done about it. If exploited to the full, it is thought the energy could supply all of the electrici
32、ty of a country the size of Scotland.（分数：10.00）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:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、BPART Six/B(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Do Part Six of the Reading Test. Give yourself 10 minutes to complete the task.In most of the lines there is one extra word. It is either grammatically in
33、correct or does not fit in with the sense of the text. Some lines, however, are correct.If a line is correct, write CORRECT next to it.If there is an extra word, write the extra word next to it.Economic globalisation is a historical and process, the result of Uand/Uhuman innovation and technological
34、 progress. It refers to the increasing UCORRECT/U（分数：12.00）(1).integration of economies around the world, particularly through trade _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).and financial flows. The term sometimes can also refers to the movement of _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).people (labour) and knowledge (technology) across
35、international borders _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).There are also with broader cultural, political and environmental dimensions _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).to globalisation. At its most basic, there is not nothing mysterious about _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).globalisation. The term has come into common usage since the 19
36、80s, _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).reflecting technological advances that have made it more easier and quicker _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(8).to complete international transactions - both trade and financial flows. _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(9).It refers on to an extension beyond national borders of the same market forces _（分数
37、：1.00）填空项 1:_(10).that have been operated for centuries at all levels of human economic activity _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(11).village markets, urban industries, or financial centres. Markets promote _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(12).efficiency by allowing people and economies to focus on that what they do best. _（分数：1
38、.00）填空项 1:_剑桥商务英语高级-149 答案解析(总分：83.01，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BCrossing cultur(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、BGlobalisation(总题数：2，分数：14.00)In the context of globalisation, think of a word that goes with each of the following.merging Ucultures/U（分数：8.00）(1)._ village（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：globalvillage）解析：(2).multinational _
39、（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：multinational corporations）解析：(3)._ barriers（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：trade barriers）解析：(4).cheap _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：cheap imports / goods）解析：(5)._ movement of capital（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：free movement of capital）解析：(6).global _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：global economy / marke
40、t / trade）解析：(7)._ countries（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：developed/developing/under-developedcountries）解析：(8).deregulated _（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：deregulated market / economy）解析：Read the quotations in the speech bubbles and say who thinks globalisation:There is a growing consensus that globalisation must
41、now be reshaped to reflect values broader than simply the freedom of capital. John J SweeneyGlobalisation and free trade do spur economic growth, and, they lead to lower prices on many goods. Robert ReichIf youre totally illiterate and living on one dollar a day, the benefits of globalisation never come to you. Jimmy CarterThe regime of globalisation promotes an un
