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1、剑桥商务英语初级-72 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、READING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、PART ONE(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.Sales were good but distribution problems led to a slight drop in profits.The company had problems with A. producing enough goods. B. delivering enough goods. C. selling enough goods.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.2.Phone Pete

2、r Bush at our showroom for a free quotation, or arrange a visit to our representative. A. Contact Peter Bush if you want to. B. Obtain information about the companys prices. C. Arrange a visit to the showroom.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.3.Mr. Smith called - Hes unavailable for the meeting tomorrow.Mr. Smith will

3、 A. be late for the meeting tomorrow. B. take part in the meeting tomorrow. C. not be at the meeting tomorrow.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.4.Delegates are asked to check out by 10:30 a. m.The delegates should leave their roomsA. before half past ten.B. at ten thirty.C. earlier than half past eleven.（分数：1.00）A.B.C

4、.5.Asian sales have recovered this year.Compared to last year, Asian sales have A. improved. B. remained steady. C. decrease（分数：1.00）A.B.C.三、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).While recruitment through newspapers fell, the number of employees recruited through the agency rose steadily throughout th

5、e period.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Recruitment through national newspapers remained constant, whereas after an initial increase in 2004 agency recruitment fell steadily.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).The number of staff recruited through both methods leveled off after a sharp rise.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Agency recruitm

6、ent peaked in 2005, while newspaper recruitment fell steadily from 2004 to 2006.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).While the rate of agency recruitment fluctuated over the four-year period, there was a steady rise in recruitment through newspapers over the same period.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_四、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：5.00) A.

7、 Production lineE. Quality control B. WarehouseF. Packing line C. DispatchG. Canteen D. Research theres always something we dont like. Be honest but dont give a list of complaints. The important thing is talking positively about how you deal with problems at work.Where does your employer think you a

8、re today?Be honest. If you lie to your current employer, youll lie to your next employer. Dont phone in sick in the day of the interview. Take a days holiday but dont say why.What are your professional objectives?Think about these before the interview. Your objectives should be relevant to the job y

9、ou have applied for and achievable. If the new job cant offer you everything you want, the interviewer will think that you probably wont stay with the company very long.What are your weaknesses?Be honest. No one is perfect. Think about this before the interview and choose your answer carefully. Talk

10、 about how you deal with a weakness; this is far more important than the weakness itself.（分数：7.00）(1).Interviewers ask every candidate the same questions.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(2).You shouldnt mention problems with your current job.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(3).You should arran

11、ge to have a day off for the interview.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(4).You should give your personal objectives.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(5).Your objectives should suit the position you apply for.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(6).You should practise your answers at home.（分数：1.0

12、0）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say(7).You shouldnt discuss things you arent good at.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say六、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：6.00)TRADING PLACESSusan Robinson looks at job swapping, a staff development plan in which employees exchange jobs for a short period.According to a recent survey 69%

13、 of people would prefer to work for a boss who offers training and learning in the workplace. One increasingly popular project is job swapping, which gives an insight into the daily challenges facing different people in different roles.Jane Brown is a divisional manager with Parker Bridge Ltd, and s

14、he recently swapped jobs with salary controller there. Both were then able to appreciate the problems and pressures of each others roles far more clearly. Brown says, “I now have better understanding of what the salary controllers work involves, and I am more aware of my colleagues deadlines. This t

15、ype of cross training is important, and having to learn about another persons role is a useful experience for bosses and employees alike. Job swapping also helps you to understand the way other departments work and give you access to other teams within your firm. So it is of value both to the indivi

16、dual and the company as a whole.“George Knight, who works in central London, took his job exchange a lot further - all the way to Sydney, Australia in fact. “I loved it,“ said Knight. “Primarily for geographic reasons, but also because of the challenge of being the final decision-maker rather than r

17、eporting to a manager. It was my first management experience and I had to improve my skills on some IT specializations. I learnt a lot there, and it was useful too - Ive had two promotions since I returned to London.“Job swapping is an excellent first step towards improving and bringing variety to t

18、raining and education in the workplace. Doing something else, even for one day, can highlight your abilities and talents. It can also focus the mind on future career possibilities. And even if you hate your time spent at someone elses desk, the worst that can happen is that youll end up feeling that

19、 little bit better about returning to your usual job.（分数：6.00）(1).According to Jane Brown, what did she gain from job swapping?（分数：1.00）A.Experience of a more stressful working environment.B.The skills required to gain promotion.C.An idea of the strict time limits other people fac(2).What other adva

20、ntages of job swapping does Jane Brown mention?（分数：1.00）A.Companies benefit from having an adaptable workforce.B.Staff learn about the overall organization of their company.C.Managers find out which employees are suitable for which jo(3).What does George Knight say about working in Australia?（分数：1.0

21、0）A.He was surprised at how challenging the job was.B.He enjoyed the responsibility which the position involved.C.He adapted immediately to the foreign working environment.(4).How did George Knight benefit from his time at the Sydney office?（分数：1.00）A.It taught him valuable communication skills.B.It

22、 gave him more confidence in his own abilities.C.It helped him to progress on his career pat(5).Job swapping raises employees awareness of（分数：1.00）A.the need to improve certain skills.B.the value of effective on-the-job training.C.the importance of a flexible approach to work.(6).In some cases, job

23、swapping can make employees（分数：1.00）A.unsure about applying for promotion.B.dissatisfied with their present situation.C.aware they might be unsuitable for a colleagues jo七、PART SIX(总题数：1，分数：12.00)(29) the January 2006 company conference, top level executives discussed their financial results (30) 20

24、05. Leading the conference (31) Mr. Miller, Chief Executive Officer, (32) would later report the results to Mr. Harvey, the corporate President. Reporting (33) Mr. Miller at the meeting were Emily Lee, Peter Smith and John Walker, each a vice president (34) separate departments within the company, B

25、oth Emily Lee and Peter Smith reported ordinary profits for the year 2005, with funds (35) excess of 20% greater than that of the previous year. However, John Walker was able to report an exceptionally high profit (36) her department, with revenue exceeding 70% from that of the previous (37) . (38)

26、a result, Mr. Miller requested John Walker to present a more detailed report. Later, Mr. Miller reported the data to Mr. Harvey, who presented the results in a speech (39) an international symposium held in Hong Kong. Mr. Harveys company then won an award (40) high achievement in business.（分数：12.00）

27、A.ByB.WithC.AtA.forB.ofC.inA.wereB.wasC.isA.whichB.whatC.whoA.forB.byC.toA.withB.toC.forA.ofB.inC.byA.forB.byC.withA.dayB.weekC.yearA.ForB.AsC.WithA.byB.withC.atA.forB.toC.with八、PART SEVEN(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Talent Human Resources ConsultancyMemoTo: Thomas Kingsley PAFrom: Richard Saunders DirectorDate:

28、September 6, 2006Were taking part in the HR conference again. Cady Taylor has agreed to give a talk on international recruitment, and shell take three colleagues along with her. Except for Robin Seaton, theyll require single rooms for the evening before. Taylor would rather attend the earlier confer

29、ence - shes busy the week after. Shes giving a Power point presentation and just needs a screen - shell take her laptop with her. Please make the booking asap.HUMAN RESOURCES CONFERENCE 2006There will be two one-clay conferences next half year - one in New York on November 6 and the other in Tokyo o

30、n November 16.The booking fee is $600 per company, payable three weeks in advance.For groups of five or more, the fee (with a 20% reduction) is $480.Please complete the attached booking form and send to Helen Marsden.Conference Booking Form: Registration DetailsPreferred location: (41) _Number of de

31、legates: 4Number of hotel rooms required: (42) _ single roomsGuest speaker (full name): (43) _Equipment required: (44) _Fee payable: (45) _（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、WRITING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：5.00)6. NOTETo: Peter Williams（分数：5.00）_十一、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：5.00)7.Thank

32、 you for your telephone call inquiring about rooms for a sales training course. There is a conference room available on 23 October, 2006 which holds 40 people.If this is suitable, please confirm the booking in writing as soon as possible and also tell me how many trainees will attend the course. Wri

33、te a letter: confirming the date of the booking telling the manager how many trainees will attend informing him which conference equipment you will need asking if your company will receive its usual 10% discount. Write 60 - 80 words. Write on your Answer Sheet. Do not include any postal addresses.（分

34、数：5.00）_十二、LISTENING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：8.00)(1).Whats the flight number?（分数：1.00）A.CA 356B.CA 530C.CA 536(2).Which chart are they talking about?*（分数：1.00）A.B.C.(3).How long will the order take to arrive?（分数：1.00）A.4 daysB.5 daysC.6 days(4).What was the final decision about the meeti

35、ng?（分数：1.00）A.It will take place at a later date.B.It will take place as arranged.C.It will not take plac(5).What interest rate did the mans investment receive this year?（分数：1.00）A.4%B.4. 5%C.5%(6).Which set of information is unavailable?（分数：1.00）A.Information about sales staff.B.Information about p

36、roducts.C.Information about stores.(7).What does John think about the new company magazine?（分数：1.00）A.It looks boring.B.It costs too much to produce.C.Its a useful resourc(8).When are the visitors arriving?（分数：1.00）A.10:00B.10:30C.11:00十四、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：7.00)J theres always something we dont like

37、. Be honest but dont give a list of complaints. The important thing is talking positively about how you deal with problems at work.Where does your employer think you are today?Be honest. If you lie to your current employer, youll lie to your next employer. Dont phone in sick in the day of the interv

38、iew. Take a days holiday but dont say why.What are your professional objectives?Think about these before the interview. Your objectives should be relevant to the job you have applied for and achievable. If the new job cant offer you everything you want, the interviewer will think that you probably w

39、ont stay with the company very long.What are your weaknesses?Be honest. No one is perfect. Think about this before the interview and choose your answer carefully. Talk about how you deal with a weakness; this is far more important than the weakness itself.（分数：7.00）(1).Interviewers ask every candidat

40、e the same questions.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.Wrong C.Doesnt say解析：(2).You shouldnt mention problems with your current job.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.Wrong C.Doesnt say解析：(3).You should arrange to have a day off for the interview.（分数：1.00）A.Right B.WrongC.Doesnt say解析：(4).You should give your personal objectives.（分

41、数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say 解析：(5).Your objectives should suit the position you apply for.（分数：1.00）A.Right B.WrongC.Doesnt say解析：(6).You should practise your answers at home.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say 解析：(7).You shouldnt discuss things you arent good at.（分数：1.00）A.RightB.Wrong C.Doesn

42、t say解析：六、PART FIVE(总题数：1，分数：6.00)TRADING PLACESSusan Robinson looks at job swapping, a staff development plan in which employees exchange jobs for a short period.According to a recent survey 69% of people would prefer to work for a boss who offers training and learning in the workplace. One increas

43、ingly popular project is job swapping, which gives an insight into the daily challenges facing different people in different roles.Jane Brown is a divisional manager with Parker Bridge Ltd, and she recently swapped jobs with salary controller there. Both were then able to appreciate the problems and

44、 pressures of each others roles far more clearly. Brown says, “I now have better understanding of what the salary controllers work involves, and I am more aware of my colleagues deadlines. This type of cross training is important, and having to learn about another persons role is a useful experience

45、 for bosses and employees alike. Job swapping also helps you to understand the way other departments work and give you access to other teams within your firm. So it is of value both to the individual and the company as a whole.“George Knight, who works in central London, took his job exchange a lot

46、further - all the way to Sydney, Australia in fact. “I loved it,“ said Knight. “Primarily for geographic reasons, but also because of the challenge of being the final decision-maker rather than reporting to a manager. It was my first management experience and I had to improve my skills on some IT sp

47、ecializations. I learnt a lot there, and it was useful too - Ive had two promotions since I returned to London.“Job swapping is an excellent first step towards improving and bringing variety to training and education in the workplace. Doing something else, even for one day, can highlight your abilit

48、ies and talents. It can also focus the mind on future career possibilities. And even if you hate your time spent at someone elses desk, the worst that can happen is that youll end up feeling that little bit better about returning to your usual job.（分数：6.00）(1).According to Jane Brown, what did she gain from job swapping?（分数：1.00）A.Experience of a more stressful working environment.B.The skills required to gain promotion