1、BEC商务英语（中级）阅读模拟试卷 60及答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 0 Look at the statements below and the following news reports. Which country does each statement (1-7) describe? For each statement (1-7), mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet. You will need to use some of these letters more than once. A Salinas
2、outlines the key qualities of good management in this autobiography. He believes that decisions should be based on facts, not opinions; that peoples strengths should be exploited; and that disagreement is sometimes necessary. But the main point he makes is that leadership means performing well at al
3、l times and setting a good example. B In this collection of essays, top business leaders predict how businesses will change over the next few years. They analyse changes in business and society and their effects on job markets, as well as taking a look at possible strengths and weaknesses of leading
4、 economics and their currencies, This collection outlines a vision of tomorrows business world and the type of leaders that will be required. C This book is a well-researched study of the problem of leadership in global quoted companies. 160 international business leaders were asked how they added v
5、alue to their companies and their answers form the main part of this book. Both managers and companies are analysed in order to show how they cope with difficult issues. A useful book for all senior managers. D 100 well-known US business leaders through this century are described in this book, which
6、 analyses how their fortunes were made and sometimes lost. The background, business career character and personal life of each individual are outlined, creating an impressive collection of biographies and an excellent reference work. 1 This is an account of one business leaders experiences. 2 This b
7、ook suggests probable trends in the business world. 3 In this book you learn about the lives of business leaders from the past. 4 The writer of this book gives his personal views of what makes a good business leader. 5 This book looks at how large companies deal with various problem areas. 6 This bo
8、ok is based on interviews with business leaders. 7 This book describes both successes and failures. 二、 PART TWO 7 Read the article below about the life cycle of a condensed employee. Choose the best sentence from the list (A-G) to fill each of the gaps. For each gap (8-12), mark one letter (A-G) on
9、your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. A CONDENSED EMPLOYEE LIFE CYCLE An employee life cycle is the steps the employees go through from the time they enter a company until they leave. Often Human Resources professionals focus their attention on the steps in this process in hopes o
10、f making an impact on the companys bottom line. That is a good thing for them to do. Their goal is to reduce the companys cost per employee hired. Employees are one of a companys largest expenses these days. Unlike other major capital costs (buildings, machinery, technology, etc.) human capital is h
11、ighly volatile. You, as a manager, are in a key position to reduce that volatility using the condensed employee life cycle of HIAR (pronounced hire) Hire, Inspire, Admire, and Retire. Hire: This first step is probably the most important. It is important to hire the best people you can find. (8) The
12、cost of replacing a bad hire far exceeds the marginal additional cost of hiring the best person in the first place. Inspire. Once you have recruited the best employees to come to work on your team, the hard part begins. You have to inspire them to perform to their capabilities. (9) That is where you
13、 will get their best effort and their creativity which will help your organization excel. Admire. Once you have hired the best employees and have challenged and motivated them, you cannot relax. (10) The same attention you should pay to their work assignments, to their satisfaction levels, to their
14、sense of being part of a great team needs to continue for as long as they are in your group. As soon as you start to slack off, their satisfaction and motivation will decrease. If you dont do something, they will become disenchanted and will leave. They will become part of the “employee turnover“ st
15、atistic you were trying to avoid. Retire: This is when you know have been successful. When employees see your company as the employer of choice, they will join you. (11) As long as you continue to inspire, motivate, and challenge them, they will continue to contribute at the high levels you need in
16、order to beat your competition. They will be long-term employees even staying with you and your company until they retire. (12) You will attract and retain second and even third generation employees. A This is not a time to be cheap. B When they recognize you as a good boss and a real leader, they w
17、ill stay around. C To the extent that you can be a good boss, you can keep employees, keep them happy, and reduce the costs associated with employee turnover. D Their goal is to reduce the companys cost per employee hired. E The biggest mistake a manager can make is to ignore employees. F You have t
18、o challenge and motivate them. G They will refer other quality employees to your company, including their relatives. 三、 PART THREE 12 Read the article below about family businesses and the questions. For each question (13-18), mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet. FAMILY BUSINESSES A
19、 great many people maybe at some stage in their lives consider setting up a business with their family members. The idea may seem very attractive, but the reality of working with someone close to you can often cause unforeseen problems. 80% of family-run businesses think that when times get tough, l
20、ove, romance or family bonds will see them through. But the fact is that although 70% of businesses are family-run, only 40% of these companies survive to the second generation. Why do so many family businesses fail? While money has traditionally been thought to be the root of all difficulties, the
21、major problem is much more clear. In businesses which dont have family ties or relationships, people find it easier to communicate and to say what is on their mind. In contrast, with family businesses, people often make the mistake of thinking they know what views other family members have without a
22、ctually discussing with them. There is one strategy which should be used in all family businesses to protect potential problems. As time goes by, one partner may lose interest or not work as effectively as they are expected to. If each partners responsibilities are identified from the start so that
23、they know exactly what is required of them, difficulties are less likely to arise as the business develops. It is also recommended to ask yourselves a few “what if“ questions before starting a family business. For example, what if one of the partners brought a friend into the family business and oth
24、ers didnt like this person? What would you do? To avoid this kind of problem, you should talk it over amongst yourselves. This sort of research can make you aware of both your own attitudes and the attitudes of the other members of the family before problems actually occur. Contracts are another pot
25、ential problems. Too many family businesses are run on the most informal terms. People often think it is unfriendly to ask a relative to sign a contract outlining the terms of a business venture. But you should treat the family business like any other business and be professional to draw up a contra
26、ct. Whether the business is profitable or not, it is supposed who owns the shares must be clearly defined and written into a formal contract. It must also be clear who is running the company. Some family businesses take a vote on every decision. Perhaps this exercise in democracy should be applauded
27、, but it created so many complications that in the end the business failed. Even a small committee can sometimes be too large. In matters affecting the entire company. only one of you should be the decision-maker. He or she doesnt have to be the largest shareholder, but should be the one best able t
28、o lead the business. Another type of problem arises when a relative decides to join an already established business. In these cases, you should do everything you can to avoid favourism. It is important to avoid putting him straight into any kind of managerial position. Instead, encourage him to lear
29、n not only the company but the people who make it work by working on the shop floor on the assembly line. They have to prove to be a valuable asset not to the family but to the business. 13 Why do many people find it appealing to start a family business? （ A） Because there would be abundant capital
30、for operation. （ B） Because family bonds are helpful in overcoming difficulties. （ C） Because they hope to survive for generations. （ D） Because they can make profits without unforeseen problems. 14 According to the passage, why did so many family-run businesses fail? （ A） Because they are frequentl
31、y facing financial problems. （ B） Because the family members in these companies do not trust each other. （ C） Because there are often communicative problems within family members. （ D） Because they do not focus on family ties. 15 Which of the following can help avoid potential problems in family bus
32、inesses? （ A） Dont bring friends into your business. （ B） Clarify each family members responsibility. （ C） Ask your friends what you should do during tough times. （ D） Persuade others to like the person you introduce. 16 Why do people seldom sign contracts with relatives? （ A） They wholly trust each
33、 other. （ B） Because they prefer casual relationship. （ C） There are potential dangers with contracts. （ D） It is believed to hurt the feeling of relatives. 17 Why may a democracy on every decision cause problems? （ A） It creates few opportunities for employees. （ B） It is controlled within the fami
34、ly. （ C） Small committees have to be set up. （ D） Sometimes there are too many people involved in decision making. 18 What should be done when a relative decides to join? （ A） Try not to be partial. （ B） Help him to gain popularity among employees. （ C） Never promote him to a higher position. （ D） E
35、ncourage him to find proof for his knowledge. 四、 PART FOUR 18 Read the article below about buying-a computer. Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B, C or D. For each question (19-33), mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet. May 6th Dear Mr. Hanks, I am pleased to confirm our a
36、bility to meet your requirements for the HDC Graphics Workstation. Taking your special needs into consideration, I suggest you place your order for the agreed equipment as soon as possible. The (19) time for hardware, for example, is 6 weeks from receipt of order to (20) Thus, an order placed with u
37、s tomorrow will (21) delivery to your site by the week commencing Thursday, May 31st. All orders must be accompanied by a (22) of 20% of the total amount shown on the attached (23) .The (24) amount should be paid no later than one week following delivery. Please note that (25) charges have not been
38、included, and a separate invoice covering these charges will be (26) at the time of delivery. As I (27) you on the phone, this particular hardware runs the (28) version of EUCEID-IS, 2.2b. However, it is not expected that this software will be (29) in this country until next month. We have every (30
39、) in the suitability of our hardware for such software. Moreover, you can be assured of our (31) to solve any minor difficulties through our experienced customer service team. As I informed you, the equipment carries a one-year (32) During this period, we undertake to send one of our staff to carry
40、out repairs on site within a period of 12 hours. For your future (33) , however, we also operate an insurance scheme, covering the equipment against breakdowns for a small additional cost. Sincerely Jack Chen （ A） delivery （ B） arrival （ C） transport （ D） postage （ A） institution （ B） initiation （ C
41、） introduction （ D） installation （ A） compel （ B） ensure （ C） promise （ D） maintain （ A） portion （ B） percentage （ C） deposit （ D） discount （ A） cheque （ B） invoice （ C） charge （ D） demand （ A） payable （ B） credited （ C） owing （ D） outstanding （ A） transportation （ B） transference （ C） transformatio
42、n （ D） transmission （ A） written （ B） conveyed （ C） issued （ D） distributed （ A） affirmed （ B） confirmed （ C） certified （ D） assured （ A） latter （ B） latest （ C） last （ D） late （ A） serviceable （ B） available （ C） workable （ D） presentable （ A） confidence （ B） certainty （ C） dependence （ D） convicti
43、on （ A） skill （ B） facility （ C） ability （ D） talent （ A） undertaking （ B） guarantee （ C） insurance （ D） obligation （ A） notice （ B） concern （ C） awareness （ D） reference 五、 PART FIVE 33 Read the text below about presentation tips. In most of the lines (34-45), there is one extra word. It is either
44、grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the meaning 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. Know the needs of your audience. P
45、ut what you have to say in a logical sequence. Ensure your speech will be captivating up to 34 your audience as well as worth their time and attention. Practice 35 and rehearse of your speech at home or where you can be at ease 35 and comfortable, in the front of a mirror, your family, friends or 37
46、 your colleagues. Use a tape-recorder and listen to yourself. Videotape 38 your presentation and analyze on it. Know what your strong and 39 weak points are. Emphasize your strong points during your presentation. 40 When you are presenting it in front of an audience, you are performing 41 as an acto
47、r is on stage. How much you are being perceived is very 42 important. Dress appropriately for the occasion. Be solemn if your 43 topic is serious. Present the desired image to your audience. Speak 44 slowly, enunciate clearly, and show off appropriate emotion and feeling 45 relating to your topic su
48、bject. Vary the tone of your voice and dramatize if necessary. BEC商务英语（中级）阅读模拟试卷 60答案与解析 一、 PART ONE 1 【正 确答案】 A 【试题解析】 段落 A中第一句话中的 autobiography“自传 ”是关键词，符合题目中 “商业领导个人经历的介绍 ”。故选 A。 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 问题中的 “probable trends”指的是 “可能的发展趋势 ”，从段落 B中第一句话 “top business leaders predict how businesses will ch
49、ange over the next few years ”可得知这个系列的书中会预测以后几年商业领域的发展趋势。故选 B。 3 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 从段落 D中 “The background， business career character and personal life of each individual are outlined.”可知这本书把公司领导人的职业经历和个人生活经历都列了出来。故选 D。 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 根据段落 A中第一句话 “Salinas outlines the key qualities of good management in this autobiography.”可以推断出 Salinas在自传中列出了作为一个好领导的基本素质。故选 A。 5 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题中有两个关键词 “large companies”和 “problem areas”。段落 C中 “global quoted companies”指的就是世界知名的大公司， “how they cope with difficult issues”就是指 “如何处理难题 ”
