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1、剑桥商务英语初级-1 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BREADING/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.We are carrying out market research in the western region from the 15th to the 19th.A. We have done the research in the western region.B. We havent done the research in the western region yet.C. We have decided not to do research in

2、the western region.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.For economy reasons, employees travelling to France will fly overnight to Paris rather than Cannes.Employees flying to France will（分数：1.00）A.A. no longer land in Cannes.B.B. arrive late at night.C.C. be given economy class seats.3.Thank you for your enquiry of 3

3、0 October.The company received a letter asking for（分数：1.00）A.A. delivery date.B.B. information.C.C. an order.4. Tick if you wish to make an immediate purchase.You have to tell the company if you want（分数：1.00）A.A. to buy the product.B.B. more information.C.C. a product demonstration.5.Ms Lavigne call

4、ed while you were on the phone - shell try again this afternoon.Ms Lavigne（分数：1.00）A.A. promised to call back.B.B. left a message.C.C. was put through.二、BPART TWO/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00) Look at the list below. It shows the contents page from a directory of business. For questions 6 10 decide which service

5、 (A- H) each business should need. For each question, mark one letter ( A - H) for the correct answer on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once.B Business services/BA. Translation serviceB. Maps and plans - paper and other mediaC. Multimedia - electronic publishingD. Music publishin

6、g - CDs, audio and video cassettesE. Plastic cards - credit cards, ID cards, etc.F. Business publishing - corporate brochure, documents, etc. G. Design of promotional stickers, labels and signs.H. Technical publishing - product manual, etc.（分数：5.00）(1).Newland, a manufacturer of audio equipment, is

7、launching a new range of CD players and needs accompanying instruction booklets.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Sunflower, a manufacturer of computer hardware, wants a restyled logo for its new range of laser printers.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).RJA marketing consultants has prepared a report for a south-American music

8、 publisher and requires a version in Spanish.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Orient Ltd, a plastic products manufacturer, is planning to produce a high-quality annual report for its shareholders.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Bright, a company which makes maps and notices for public places like shopping centers, wants to

9、redesign its website.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_三、BPART THREE/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00) Look at the graphs below, which show the passenger volumes for eight different airlines. Which company does each sentence (11 -15) describe? For each sentence, mark the correct letter (A - H) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any let

10、ter more than once.（分数：5.00）(1).After a sharp fall in 2005, business recovered slightly the following year.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Passenger volumes showed strong growth in 2004.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).The number of passengers decreased steadily throughout the three-year period.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Passenger

11、 volumes peaked in 2005 and then fell steadily afterwards.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).The number of passengers remained steady between 2004-2006.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、BPART FOUR/B(总题数：1，分数：7.00) Read the following passage about working in different sized companies. Are the sentences 16 - 22 “Right“ or “Wrong“ ?

12、 If there isnt enough information to answer “Right“ or “Wrong“, choose “Doesnt say“. For each sentence, mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.B CHOOSE YOUR COMPANY WITH CARE/BSmall is beautiful. That, at least, is the conclusion of new research examining how satisfied secretaries are in d

13、ifferent sized firms. “We have found that people who work for small or medium-sized companies work harder and are more committed,“ says Catrin Morgan, author of one of the latest studies in this field. “The smaller the environment, the bigger the part you play as an individual, and the more people n

14、otice your absence.“This will come as a surprise to many secretaries. Some recruitment agencies said that secretaries are keen to get positions in the bigger companies. However, smaller companies can be more flexible when it comes to working hours, and have better working conditions, but working for

15、 smaller firms is not without its disadvantages. Career development in the form of courses can be limited, but, on the other hand, employees often feel that they can learn more on the job.In fact, opportunities for promotion are the same whatever the size of the company. Morgan also says, “Our resea

16、rch shows that in a company of fewer than 50 people, employers can actually see what their employees are producing and then give them bonuses as appropriate.“（分数：7.00）(1).The new research focuses on the number of secretaries employed in small companies.（分数：1.00）A.A. Right B.B. Wrong C.C. Doesnt say(

17、2).The medium-sized companies pay their secretaries more than small companies do.（分数：1.00）A.A. Right B.B. Wrong C.C. Doesnt say(3).Secretaries in smaller firms are more important to the organization than the ones in larger firms.（分数：1.00）A.A. Right B.B. Wrong C.C. Doesnt say(4).Agencies sometimes fi

18、nd that secretaries prefer to work for larger organizations.（分数：1.00）A.A. Right B.B. Wrong C.C. Doesnt say(5).Large companies regularly run their own courses for secretaries.（分数：1.00）A.A. Right B.B. Wrong C.C. Doesnt say(6).Large companies promote secretaries more often than small companies do.（分数：1

19、.00）A.A. Right B.B. Wrong C.C. Doesnt say(7).Bosses in small companies reward secretaries financially if they are pleased with their work.（分数：1.00）A.A. Right B.B. Wrong C.C. Doesnt say五、BPART FIVE/B(总题数：1，分数：6.00) Read the passage below about Volkswagen. For each question (23 -28),-choose the correc

20、t answer. Mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer sheet.B The History of Volkswagen/BFerdinand Porsche started work on the “people“ car with money he received from the German government. In 1938 he returned to Germany, founded Volkswagen Gmbh and started production with his new American machinery

21、 in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony.Commercial production stopped during the war and factory and its 9,000 workers fell into British hands in 1945. After the war the British helped the local economy by ordering 20,000 cars but decided not to take over the company as they did not think it had a future. Inste

22、ad, Heinrich Nordhoff took over as Managing Director and the Volkswagen success story began.Within five years annual production went from 20, 000 to 230, 000 cars and the company founded its first South American subsidiary, Volkswagen do Brazil S. A. In 1949 the first exports to the USA arrived in N

23、ew York, where they were described as beetle-like and the VW Beetle legend was born. Thirty-two years later the 20 millionth Beetle rolled off a Volkswagen de Mexico production line. In 1960 Volkswagen became a public limited company valued at DM 600 m.The company continued its globalization by sett

24、ing up its own production facilities in Australia (1957), Nigeria (1973) and Japan (1990) while expanding into the USA (1976) and Spain (1986) by buying car manufacturers. The company also Jet up a joint venture in China (1982). Political events at the end of 1989 gave VW the opportunity to move int

25、o central Europe, where it soon began production in the former East Germany and expanded into the Czech Republic.Today Volkswagen AG is Europes largest car-maker with 242,770 employees and a turnover of $65 bn. With new versions of the worlds two most successful cars, the Beetle and the Golf, the fu

26、ture for VW looks every bit as bright as its past.（分数：6.00）(1).During the war the company A. stopped producing cars completely. B. stopped producing cars for sale to the public. C. continued producing cars as before.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(2).Porsche produced the first Volkswagen car A. ten months after he

27、received government money. B. three years after he received government money. C. four years after he received government money.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).The company set up a joint venture in China in（分数：1.00）A.A. 1977. B.B. 1982. C.C. 1994.(4).The company exported the first Beetle to USA in（分数：1.00）A.A. 19

28、49. B.B. 1957. C.C. 1976.(5).The British did not take over the company because A. they did not think it would survive. B. they did not have enough money. C. Herinridh Nordhoff had already bought it.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(6).Between 1945 and 1950 production increased（分数：1.00）A.A. every year by 20, 000. B.B.

29、 from 20,000 to 230, 000. C.C. by 20,000 to 230, 000.六、BPART SIX/B(总题数：1，分数：12.00) Read the advertisement about a company. Choose the best word to fill in each gap, from A, B or C. For each question (29 40), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.B UBS FINANCIAL SERVICE INC./BYou used to k

30、now Paine Webber. Now, as one of the worlds leading wealth management firms and backed U(29) /U a top-ranking investment bank and a chief global asset manager, your Financial Advisor has access U(30) /U a vast array of resources.With the expanding resources we U(31) /U have to offer, your Financial

31、Advisor has an even greater ability to deliver strategies and opportunities to assist you U(32) /U pursuing your individual goal. U(33) /U its planning for retirement or a college education, or specialized lending products, we can help you get U(34) /U you want to be.While a lot U(35) /U have change

32、d, U(36) /U thing hasnt. And that is the committed relationship U(37) /U you and your Financial Advisor. A relationship built U(38) /U listening, understanding your individuality and finding customized investment solutions U(39) /U to your financial goals, for we know that it is U(40) /U this kind o

33、f dialogue that we can help you make the appropriate financial decisions, with confidence.（分数：12.00）A.A. with B.B. by C.C. upA.A. about B.B. to C.C. intoA.A. now B.B. all C.C. alsoA.A. for B.B. at C.C. inA.A. Whether B.B. Unless C.C. IfA.A. where B.B. whom C.C. whichA.A. will B.B. need C.C. mayA.A.

34、one B.B. another C.C. otherA.A. as B.B. like C.C. betweenA.A. of B.B. on C.C. fromA.A. tailoring B.B. tailor C.C. tailoredA.A. after B.B. through C.C. over七、BPART SEVEN/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00) Read the memo and the note below. Complete the claim form. Write a word or phrase (in CAPITAL LETTERS) or a number

35、 on lines 41 -45 on your Answer Sheet.B MEMO/BTO: Jennifer LeeFROM: Robert JamesDATE: 25 October 2006SUBJECT: Insurance ClaimCould you deal with this? Its our insurance claim, for the damage at the weekend. The insurance policy is in my name, and we bought the carpet for $400, although it will cost

36、at least $600 to replace. Luckily our office carpets seem fine.ThanksB OWEN SMITH INSURANCE COMPANY/BWith complimentsThank you for your recent phone call regarding flood damage in your photocopy room. Could you please complete the attached form and return it to me as soon as possible. John BlackB In

37、surance Claim/BNAME OF POLICY HOLDER: (41) _POLICY NUMBER: LD4756030CITEM (S) TO BE REPLACED: (42) _LOCATION OF ITEM(S): (43) _VALUE WHEN PURCHASED: (44) _CAUSE OF DAMAGE: (45) _DATE OF DAMAGE: Saturday 19 October（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:_八、BWRITING/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)6.B

38、 NOTICE/B To: all colleagues From: Jane Smith（分数：5.00）_九、BPART TWO/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)7.BTo: Peter Knignt From: Richard Jackman Date: 20 November A. Page: 1/B Dear Peter, I received a message this morning saying that our meeting on Friday 24 November had been cancelled. Unfortunately, the message didnt

39、 give any more details or any alternative dates. Could you just confirm that the meeting has indeed cancelled and possibly suggest another date? Regards Richard Write an e-mail to Richard: Apologizing for canceling the meeting Giving a reason for the cancellation Offering a new date and time Asking

40、him to confirm the new date and time. Write 60 - 80 words. Write on your Answer Sheet.（分数：5.00）_十、BLISTENING/B(总题数：1，分数：8.00)BPART ONE/B For questions 1-8 you will hear eight short recordings. For each question, mark one letter (A, B or C)for the correct answer. You will hear the eight recordings tw

41、ice.（分数：8.00）(1).Why is the man in New York?（分数：1.00）A.A. To visit friends. B.B. To travel. C.C. To work.(2).Why is the order late?（分数：1.00）A.A. Invoice error. B.B. Suppliers own difficulty. C.C. Slip-up in dispatch.(3).When can Steven come to see Mr. Smith?（分数：1.00）A.A. At three this afternoon. B.B

42、. At ten tomorrow morning. C.C. At three tomorrow afternoon.(4).Where are they going to take the visitors?（分数：1.00）A.A. The Italian Experience. B.B. The Thai House. C.C. The Potato House.(5).Which part of the factory does Eric want to change?（分数：1.00）A.A. The packing hall. B.B. The warehouse. C.C. T

43、he production line.(6).What kind of packaging do they decide to use? （分数：1.00）A.B.C.(7).Which chart is correct? （分数：1.00）A.B.C.(8).How much does the retailer pay for each game?（分数：1.00）A.A. 8 B.B. 9 C.C. 10十一、BPART TWO/B(总题数：1，分数：7.00) You will hear about an interview between a journalist and Mr. St

44、even Jackson, General Manager of Sunnypack, Ltd. For each question (9-15), fill in the missing information in the numbered space, using a word, numbers or letters. You will hear the conversation twice.B FACT FILE Company name: Sunnypack, Ltd/BActivities: (9) _ for German packing machine manufacturer

45、sReason to build Sunnypack, Ltd: (10) smaller companies wanted to _Founding date of the Company: (11) in _Reasons for big development: (12) our suppliers developed _ and our good sales peopleThe turnover has grown to: (13) nearly _ a yearDate for moving into the new offices: (14) _Future development

46、: (15) _（分数：7.00）(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:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十二、BPART THREE/B(总题数：1，分数：7.00) Look at the notes. Some information is missing. You will hear a man talking to some journalists about a new product range. For each question ( 16 - 22), fill in the missing information in the numbered space using one or two words. You will hear the recording twice.B UK DESIGN AWARD - NOTES ON WINNING DESIGNER/BFirst worked in a (16) _1990: became senior manager of a (17) _ chai