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1、商务英语_BEC 高级阅读真题及答案解析(总分：97.00，做题时间：150 分钟)一、PART ONE(总题数：1，分数：8.00)A John Adair Adair is the pioneering British thinker in the theory of leadership. He was the first person in the UK to hold a professorship in Business Leadership and has published a series of influential books on the subject. Despit

2、e his quiet appearance, Adair has had a colourful life, serving in a Bedouin regiment and working on an Arctic fishing boat! His initial interest in leadership came from his army experience and he used to lecture at the highly prestigious academy where British army offices are trained. He now works

3、as an international consultant. B Edward de Bono De Bono is unusual among major gurus for two reasons: firstly, he was born not in one of the great industrial nations but on the tiny island of Malta. Secondly, his ideas have reached a wider audience than just managers, so that his books have become

4、essential rending in many different disciplines. Most of de Bono s work has been concerned with the way human beings can train themselves to think more creatively. This apparently simple idea has resulted in 37 books and a highly successful career as a lecturer and consultant. C Peter Drucker Probab

5、ly no other single thinker has done as much as Drucker to establish management as a serious area of study. Certainly, his fellow management thinkers consider him one of the founding fathers of the discipline, and his books and articles are quoted more than those of any other management writer. His f

6、irst book was published as far back as 1939, yet he is still writing and teaching. His greatest distinction has been his ability to predict coming trends in business and economics. As a result, his ideas are treated with the greatest respect and interest. D Frederick Herzberg Although relatively few

7、 contemporary management students will have read his books, Herzberg s name is instantly recognisable to anyone who has studied industrial organisations. This is because the American psychologist was responsible for introducing the concept of motivation into management thinking. As a young man, Herz

8、berg became deeply interested in mental illness and the human need for mental and emotional satisfaction. This led him to criticise the approach of many companies to job design, and to argue for the need for job enrichment to stimulate employees efforts. E Tom Peters The American s reputation was cr

9、eated in the I 980s by the spectacular success of one book, In Search of Excellence, co-written with Robert Waterman. The two were working together as management consultants and no-one expected their first (and only) book to end up selling 5 million copies worldwide! Although his ideas have been cri

10、ticised, Peters popularity as a speaker and writer has continued to grow. So much so that Peters has created his own business to market books, videos and consultancy based on his work. （分数：8.00）(1).Others in his field think very highly of him.（分数：1.00）_(2).His ideas have spread beyond the business w

11、orld.（分数：1.00）_(3).He felt that people should be able to enjoy their work.（分数：1.00）_(4).His ideas are more complex than they seem.（分数：1.00）_(5).He did a variety of interesting things before writing his books.（分数：1.00）_(6). His most successful book was written with a colleague.（分数：1.00）_(7).He is par

12、ticularly skilled at forecasting important developments.（分数：1.00）_(8).Contact with the military was an early influence on his thinking.（分数：1.00）_二、PART TWO(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Travel stress brings boom to health clubs A rapid growth in business travel has provided a lucrative spin-off for British health c

13、lubs as companies try to prevent hard-working executives from suffering travel-related stress. Health clubs are fully booked throughout the coming months all around the country and many are planning to expand their facilities. 0 H According to Gillie Turner, group marketing manager for the Champneys

14、 group of health clubs, during the last recession executives lost many of their extra benefits as companies cut back. . 9 She says that large companies also seem to have decided that it is no good sending someone to a country like Spain as a reward for doing a good job, because they will simply eat

15、too much and flop onto a beach. . 10 Champneys, the company acknowledged as the market leader in this field, is now planning to introduce a special “Profiting from Stress“ course, which will run over three days. . 11 Jonathon Stapleton, general manager of Champneys, says that modern corporate life b

16、eing what it is, most business travellers find that they are having to do the work which - even a year ago - was done by two. 12 To meet this new demand, other health clubs are also thinking of introducing similar schemes. Clare Brandish, the sales and marketing director of another health club, has

17、noticed a marked change in the clientele at her club. . 13 Businesses of all kinds are anxious to reduce absenteeism. . 14 Much of the problem is caused by long periods away from home, irregular hours, business entertaining and jet lag. According to the Guild of Business Travel Agents, sales of busi

18、ness-class airline tickets have risen by 12% in the past year, hotel bookings have gone up by 36% and car hire has risen by 24%. Dave Reynolds, the GBTA chief executive, says that the trouble is that the same number of people are being asked to travel more often. He comments that it is no wonder the

19、y need to take a break in a health club. A It has been calculated that about 40 million working days are lost each year in Britain because of stress, ten times as many as are lost 10 industrial disputes. B This has involved a considerable rise in the number of business bookings, whereas previously m

20、ost clients came as private individuals. C Now they are being restored, as industry realises that the health of its executives is vital. D But who will benefit most from these developments? E Because of the pressures this imposes, many companies have now decided that it is worthwhile paying for thei

21、r senior executives to take a proper break and get advice on how to combat stress. F Executives taking part in it will be given massages and health treatments, workouts and a range of talks on how to deal with stress, especially when travelling. G So what s the reason for this now trend? （分数：6.00）_三

22、、PART THREE(总题数：1，分数：12.00)As a manager in the service industry sector, Ive looked at hundredsof CVs in my time. They are not necessarily the bland documents some bosses might think they are! They are full of little pointers towards individuals personalities and suitability for the job. The first th

23、ing I always look at is an applicant s employment record. I check for continuity and stability. If somebody has a long list of previous jobs, all of varying length, alarm bells start ringing. Rather than an irregular route from job to job, what I hope to see is stable career progression. What does t

24、heir career path look like - is it all steps forward, or are there a lot of sideways moves? And I am always pleased to find a family person with children, because in my experience they tend to be responsible and reliable. I never rely on CVs alone. We get applicants to fill in one of our own applica

25、tion forms. We ask why theyve applied, what their aspirations and personal goals are, and also about their interests and hobbies and any clubs they belong to. That gives you a useful insight into their personality and lifestyle. The application form also enables us to test how much people have actua

26、lly been progressing in their careers, because we ask for details of the salaries they have received for each job. It s always worth looking at CVs and designing application forms with great care. Taking on employees might be rewarding, but it is also a big investment for any business. Mistakes in c

27、hoosing staff can cost companies dear, so it makes sense to spend time ensuring you get the right person. In the service sector, one of the aims of companies is to maintain and improve customer service, and this is achieved partly through low staff turnover. You need to take on people who understand

28、 that, and will want to stay. That s why, when youve taken staff on, the next thing is getting the best out of them. My management style comes from the days when I took over my first business, an ailing road haulage firm which I was certain I could turn into a profitable company. The first thing is

29、to treat others as you d like to be treated yourself. As soon as I took over the business, I talked to everybody individually, and looked for ways to make sure their particular skills benefited the company. I didnt have much experience then of managing people, but above all I always tried to be fair

30、 and honest with everyone. As a result, I think the staff knew that and accepted my decisions, even if they didnt agree with them all. Also, bosses must be able to communicate. You also need to create team spirit, and build on the strength of the team. I explained my plans for the company to all the

31、 staff, and let them all know what I needed from them. The lorry drivers responded brilliantly, and were the key to turning the business round. They understood that we had to develop a professional reputation, and from then on the days of poor quality deliveries were over. Lastly, I am a great belie

32、ver in profit-sharing. It takes a team to make a company work, so profits should be shared by all. Job satisfaction is important, but it doesnt pay the rent. Shared profit and bonuses help to strengthen team spirit by giving everyone a common goal that they work towards together. （分数：12.00）(1).What

33、fact does the writer hope to learn from applicants CVs? （分数：2.00）A.that they have experience of many different jobsB.that their careers have developed steadilyC.the opinion their employers had of themD.whether they are married or single(2).The writer says the application form is useful because it （分

34、数：2.00）A.reveals something of the applicant s character.B.gives information about the applicant s family.C.explains what skills the applicant has for the job.D.shows how much the applicant wants to earn.(3).According to the writer, why are CVs and application forms so important? （分数：2.00）A.Interview

35、ing people is an expensive process.B.They indicate whether applicants really want the job.C.They indicate whether applicants are efficient or not.D.Employing the wrong people can be disastrous.(4).One reason why the writer was successful in her first business was that （分数：2.00）A.she was used to deal

36、ing with people.B.she was open with the staff.C.the business was already doing well when she started.D.the staff agreed with all her decisions.(5). The writer believes profit-sharing is a good idea because （分数：2.00）A.it encourages a competitive spirit.B.everyone earns the same salary.C.everyone shar

37、es the same aim.D.it creates job satisfaction.(6).Which would make the best title for this text? （分数：2.00）A.Profit-sharing as motivationB.How I turned a business roundC.People - the key to business successD.The importance of a well-presented CV四、PART FOUR(总题数：1，分数：11.00)Language learning for the bus

38、y executive If youve ever been told by your boss to improve your knowledge of a foreign language youll know that (0) doesnt come quickly. It generally takes years to learn another language well and constant (21) to maintain the high standards required for frequent business use. Whether you study in

39、a class, with audiocassettes, computers or on your (22) sooner or (23) every language course finishes and you must decide what to do next if you need a foreign language for your career. Business Audio Magazines is a new product designed to help you continue language study in a way that fits easily i

40、nto your busy schedule. Each audiocassette (24) of an hour-long programme packed with business news, features and interviews in the language of your choice. These cassettes won t teach you how to order meals or ask for directions. It is (25) that you can do that already. Instead, by giving you an op

41、portunity to hear the language as it s really spoken, they help you to (26) your vocabulary and improve your ability to use real language relating to, for example, that all-important marketing trip. The great advantage of using audio magazines is that they (27) you to perfect your language skills in

42、 ways that suit your lifestyle. For example, you can select a topic and listen in your car or hotel when away on business. No other business course is as (28) And the unique radio-magazine format is as instructive as it is entertaining. In addition to the audiocassette, this package includes a trans

43、cript with a business glossary and a study (29) The components are structured so that intermediate and advanced students may use them separately or together (30) on their ability. （分数：11.00）A.gainB.resultC.successD.outcomeA.exerciseB.performanceC.practiceD.operationA.selfB.individualC.personalD.ownA

44、.afterB.thenC.laterD.quickerA.consistsB.includesC.containsD.involvesA.insistedB.acquiredC.assertedD.assumedA.prolongB.extendC.spreadD.liftA.allowB.letC.supportD.offerA.adjustableB.flexibleC.convertibleD.variableA.additionB.supplementC.extraD.manuscriptA.accordingB.dependingC.relatingD.basing五、Questi

45、ons 31 - 40(总题数：1，分数：50.00)How to make more of meetings You should know what ends you want to achieve in a meeting before it starts and prepare for it (0)reading any papers circulated beforehand, and carefully thinking about (31) you want to say. This may sound rather boring, but solid preparation is the key to successful meetings: A great (32)of time and energy can be wasted through simple lack of planning. The most important issues are not alwa