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1、书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟。祝愿天下莘莘学子：学业有成，金榜题名！语言类考试复习资料大全剑桥商务英语初级模拟55剑桥商务英语初级模拟55READINGPART ONE问题:1. Could we postpone my visit to your office until the week commencing 5 September?A.The visit will be delayed until someday after September 11thB.The visit will be made someday from September 5th to September 11

2、thC.The visit will be cancelled because of a meeting on September 5th答案:B从内容上判断，这是在与对方商量见面的时间，询问对方是否可以把拜访时间推迟到9月5日开始的那一周。“poslponeuntil”表示“推迟到”。B项的意思是“这次拜访将会在9月5日到9月11日中的某一天进行。”A项的意思是“这次拜访将会推迟到9月11日之后的某一天。”C项的意思是“因为9月5日的会议，这次拜访将会取消。”因此，A、C两项应排除，B项正确。问题:2. Ring 96354 to place an advertisement in this

3、 magazine.A.You can write advertisement on this magazine.B.You can advertise if you ring this number.C.You can make telephone calls from here.答案:A问题:3. YEAR PROJECT 2001 $600,000 2002 $300,000 2003 $900,000 Profits increased by $ 600,000 in _A.2001B.2002C.2003答案:C解析 该题是对利润增长额这个概念的考查。题干意思为：在哪一年利润增长了6

4、0万美元。通过简单的减法计算就可以算出正确答案。故选C。问题:4. Would it be possible to bring the day of your meeting with Mr. Smith forward by a day or so?A.Can you make the meeting with Mr. Smith any shorter?B.Can you start the meeting with Mr. Smith any earlier?C.Can you have the meeting with Mr. Smith any sooner?答案:B问题:5. Pr

5、ess a third button so that the alarm is set.A.To set the alarm, you need to press the button three times.B.There are three buttons needed to set the alarm.C.After pressing a third button, you finish setting the alarm.答案:C按第三个按钮，警报便被设定。Third button指的是第三个按钮，不是三次按按钮，当然也不是说只有_一个按钮。PART TWO Office Plan A

6、 Mr. Hampson Accountant B Mrs. Edwards Buyer C Mr. Havers Quality Controller D Ms. Wright Receptionist E Mr. Brown Sales Representative F Mr. Law Clerk G Miss Turner Typist H Miss Alice Sales Manager 1. Who welcomes visitors and makes sure they go to the right office?答案: D2. Who visits customers to

7、show them samples?答案: E3. Who purchases supplies for the company?答案: B4. Who makes sure the companys products are well made?答案: C5. Who locks at the companys costs and its profits?答案: APART THREE问题:1.After a sharp drop in 2004，profits recovered for twelve months and then fell again in 2006答案:C解析 此题所

8、描述的趋势是：a sharp drop(急降)recover(恢复)fall(下跌)。故选C。问题:2. After decreasing steadily for two years，profits finally leveled off and began a recovery in 2006答案:A解析 此题所描述的趋势是：decrease steadily(稳降)level off(达到稳定)recover(恢复)。故选A。3. Although there was a drop in foreign sales, domestic sales continued to rise, w

9、hich resulted in profit levels holding steady.答案: C4. Domestic sales were higher than foreign sales for the second month running, which boosted profits considerably.答案: H5. While domestic sales rose slightly on the previous month, foreign sales fell, and this led to a slight drop in profits.答案: B6.

10、Despite a downturn in both domestic and foreign sales, profit levels experienced a slight increase.答案: G7. Although domestic sales fell, there was a rise in foreign sales, and this led to a slight increase in profit levels.答案: FPART FOUR A City of Many Faces Amsterdam is a city of many faces. It is

11、the capital of the Netherlands. even though it is not the seat of Parliament or the government. Amsterdam is more than just a capital, however. It is the essence of the Netherlands: not just because it is the largest city in the country, but more particularly because it is the mainspring of our coun

12、trys economic, social and cultural life. Already more than seven hundred years old, our compact city has more of which it can be proud: world-class orchestras and dance groups, more than forty renowned museums, almost a thousand restaurants serving cuisine from countries around the globe, gabled man

13、sions and magnificent churches from the 17th century Golden Age. But, as Amsterdammers. we are most proud of our tradition of hospitality. We really want every one to feel at home. You will find this friendliness and helpfulness everywhere: at tile XXX Tourist Office, in our hotels and restaurants,

14、at our colorful street markets and distinctive Haute Couture shops, in our brown cafes and nightclubs. Whether you are a business executive or a tourist, you will find people here eager to talk with you usually in your own language. Multilingualism is another feature in which the Dutch take pride. 1

15、. Government officials are working in Rotterdam.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say答案:C2. Amsterdam has an influence on the whole country in many aspects.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say答案:A3. Amsterdammers have got few places to spend their leisure time.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say答案:B4. The city has enjoyed a long

16、 history.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say答案:A5. Residents there are very alert to strangers.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say答案:B6. People there can speak several languages.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say答案:A7. The city is also a famous port.A.RightB.WrongC.Doesnt say答案:CPART FIVE NOT JUST A SHOP! In his yearly repor

17、t, the Chairman of a chain of retail outlets writes about the financial aspects of the business and describes the work which the company has done to benefit people in the areas where their shops are located. It continues to be an important part of our company policy to be responsible for the health

18、and welfare of people in the areas which we serve. In the past year, we have concentrated especially on education and training, and have invested over $5,000,000 in this and other areas ranging from the care of the old to the arts. Let us look at these first. We have, as always, financed health rese

19、arch and care projects helping not only the old but also children and the disabled. We were especially pleased this year to provide alarms for disabled people who live alone and to run programmes which help children understand better the problems facing disabled people. The Groundwork Foundation enc

20、ourages young people in poor areas to improve their environment, while the Schools Prom concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London includes 20,000 children nationwide. Both of these were given financial help. As mentioned above, in the last year we have been active in supporting a range of education

21、 projects. Two of our managers are now out of the company on 1-year projects, training young people for work in the retail industry and improving the quality of the teaching they receive. In addition, we have started a programme of 3-month schemes which our managerial staff are able to benefit from

22、without having to take a long break from their jobs. Schools and universities have also benefited. A London Business School received $ 50,000 to develop a training programme for UK school staff, giving them the skills necessary to manage their own schools. A major University has received a promise o

23、f $100,000 over5 years to fund a new teaching post in international retailing. This will allow 22 more students to study this subject each year. Its not only that the company supports good work for other people. Members of staff themselves are encouraged to join the company Give as You Earn system,

24、to give money to others, especially those organizations working for the benefit of the local area. In such cases the company often gives its support by making an additional contribution. We look forward to committing even more money to these and other projects in the coming year. 1. In the past year

25、 $ 5,000,000 was spent on _.A.looking after old peopleB.all the company projectsC.education and training答案:CIn the past year, we have concentrated especially on education and training, and have invested over $5,000,000 in this and other areas.去年我们把注意力放在了教育和培训上，投资了超过500万美元。2. This years special help

26、for the disabled has concentrated on _.A.improving their securityB.providing them with training programmesC.research into their illnesses答案:BWe were especially pleased this year to provide alarms for disabled people. help children understand better the problems facing disabled people. 由此可知，今年我们对残疾人的

27、特别帮助的重点放在给他们提供培训上。3. The Schools Prom concert is for children from _.A.poor parts of the countryB.London onlyC.all over the country答案:C原文信息：the Schools Prom concert includes 20,000 children nationwide Nationwide意思是“全国性的，在全国范围内”，即：all over the country。4. An advantage with one of the education project

28、s is that the managers _.A.are usually good teachersB.rarely leave the companyC.can continue their careers答案:A原文信息：training young people for work in the retail industry and improving the quality of the teaching they receive.由此看出，具有丰富经验的经理们往往是好的老师。5. The company gave some financial assistance to _.A.

29、allow more people to study at a high levelB.promote retailing jobs in schoolsC.train students in schools management答案:B6. The company _.A.only pays into projects that the staff chooseB.is keen for staff to help the local communityC.expects staff to support only local projects答案:A原文信息：In such cases t

30、he company often gives its support by making an additional contribution.在这种情况下，公司常通过额外捐赠的方式提供支持。这种情况指的是：雇员向当地的一些组织捐款Members of staff themselves.to give money to others, especially those organizations。PART SIX A number of business people still believe that information is power and constantly question

31、 how 1 people need to know. As a result, they tell employees 2 as much as they think is essential 3 them to do particular jobs. Furthermore, 4 business people have been taught 5 to communicate effectively and 6 they communicate very badly at all levels. Recent research shows that 7 most serious prob

32、lems experienced by modern business are communication 8 Research has also shown that there is a clear link 9 good communication in a business and the motivation of the employees. Newsletters and notices are not 10 It is the attitude and behavior of business managers which 11 all the difference. Unfo

33、rtunately, at present, a lot of employees do not believe all the information they receive from their managers 12 they feel that the managers themselves are out of touch with their staff. 1.A.muchB.manyC.far答案:A解析 how much这里是动词question的宾语从句中动词know的宾语。由于information是不可数名词，因此使用much。故选A。2.A.enoughB.onlyC

34、.not答案:B解析 从上下文看，这里不能使用否定词not，只是说，一些厂方仅仅告诉雇员基本的信息。故选B。3.A.forB.toC.by答案:A解析 这是使用了一个固定结构：it is+形容词+for+sb. +to do sth. 即：动词不定式的复合结构作从句中的主语。(注：as后可以省略it。故选A。4.A.fewB.a fewC.the few答案:A解析 根据上下文和表示进一步意思的副词furthermore，这里应该使用否定意思的词few。故选A。5.A.whyB.howC.what答案:B解析 此处应填表示方式的how。故选B。6.A.despite thatB.consequ

35、entlyC.for that purpose答案:B解析 consequently“因此”。表示对上面的行为总结。故选B。7.A.some ofB.someC.some of that答案:C解析 most是最高级，需要加上定冠词或者that，这里指的是哪些严重问题中的一部分。故选C。8.A.onesB.thoseC.them答案:A解析 ones指代problems。故选A。9.A.fromB.withC.between答案:C解析 “link betweenand”是固定的搭配，意思是：连接两者，两者之间的联系。故选C。10.A.too muchB.enoughC.too little答

36、案:B解析 从句来看，“notice are not”应该表示的是否定的意思，因此，应该选择enough。故选B。11.A.makingB.madeC.make答案:C解析 make all the difference固定词组，意思是：“关系重大，大不相同”。这里缺少表示现在时态的谓语动词。故选C。12.A.asB.althoughC.after答案:A解析 as引导出后面的原因状语从句。全句的意思是：因为雇员们觉得经理们本人就不同他们接触。故选A。PART SEVENWorthington LTD. 125 China Tower, Fu Xin St. Beijing, 100000 T

37、el: 5211000 Fax: 5211001 MEMO TO: Mary Lin FROM: Nick Smith DATE: Aug. 25 SUBJECT: Office furniture MESSAGE: We need some new chairs for visitors in the reception area. Can you arrange it? We need 10 comfortable chairs in either blue or green. The maximum amount you can spend is $600. ADVERTISEMENT

38、Household Designs Co Ltd. 22 Hisgh St. Beijing, 100021 Tel: 76322555 Fax: 7632666 ORDER FORM CUSTOMER DETALLS Name: Mary Forward: Company: 1 Company address: 125 China Tower, FuXin st. , Beijing, 100000 Tel: 2 Fax: 5211001 ORDER DETAILS Item: 3 Quantity/Amount: 4 Color: 5 1.答案: Worthington LTD此表为cus

39、tomer details客户详情，此处，company应为订购货物的公司，备忘录左上方的信头为本公司详情，公司名称Worthington LTD。2.答案:5211000Tel也在信头中，5211000，而且也可根据后面的Fax判断出。3.答案:Office chairs，0470202Item款项，项目客户公司所要购买的标的物为chairs.4.答案:10把量是备忘录中写明的10把。5.答案:blue，green颜色同样写明either blue or green。WRITINGPART ONE问题:1.MEMOTo: _From: _Date: 11 March 2002Subject:

40、 Temporary PA答案:To: Human Resources ManagerFrom: John JonesIm attending a Conference in the USA next week on 18th 答案:Dear Mr BiggsI am writing to accept your invitation. I am going to talk about the new economy. I would like to know how long the talk should be, so that I can prepare it.Concerning ac

41、commodation, could you help me with booking? I would be very grateful.Thank you for your invitation.I look forward to seeing you again.Yours sincerely Celia SilvaLISTENINGPART ONE (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1. What does Alison order?A.FishB.SteakC.Chicken答案:A解析A: So, Alison. Do you know what you want?B: I

42、m not sure. The chicken sounds nice, but so does the fish. What about you?A: Well, I think Im going to have the fish.B: OK. Ill have that, too.问话的人说“Im going to have the fish.Alison说III have that，too，故选A。2. Which is the flight to Sydney?A.LH4521B.LH4152C.LH4125答案:B解析Would all passengers for flight L

43、H4521 to Brisbane please go to gate number 40. Flight LH4152 to sydney is now also boarding at gate number 42.flight LH4521是飞往布鲁斯班的，LH4152飞往悉尼。3. Which machine are the people talking about?A.A fax machineB.A printerC.A photocopier答案:A解析A: Karen, Could you help me for a moment?B: Sure. Whats the prob

44、lem;A: Im not sure how to use this machine.B: Its very simple. Just insert the paper, key in the number and press the send button.放纸、键入数字，按发送按钮，一系列动作表现这是一台传真机。4. What does the man think should be sold for developing new markets? 答案:B解析F: Developing new markets is never easy, Bill, and if were going

45、to get faster growth by selling tennis shoes in addition to running shoes, then we should take the idea seriously.M: I still think we could get a big slice of the Japanese sports clothes marketthey expect quality, thats what we offer.shoes对应的是seriously对话中强调的是 Japanese sports。5. Where will Ms Andrews

46、 have her lunch?A.Snack BarB.RestaurantC.Her Office I答案:C解析F: OKay, look, heres what Ill do. Im going to break for lunch in an hour. Come and see me then. And bring some of the samples of your new products so I can see them.M: Ill do that, Ms. Andrews. But couldnt I invite you to lunch?F: No chance.

47、 Id have to be back in my office be fore they took my order. No, look, just bring me up a sandwich from the snack bar across the street when you come.对话中MsAndrews说她有好多事情要做，所以午饭要别人捎带到办公室，故选C。6. What happened? 答案:C解析F: Whats the matter?M: The road ahead is blocked. The bus and a truck crashed into eac

48、h other.F: Oh, thats really awful.the bus和a truck 相撞，truck，“卡车”，C符合。7. What does the man want?A.an accountB.moneyC.check答案:B解析M: Id like to cash this check.W: You can do that only if you have an account with us. Do you have one?cash。“现金，现款”，所以这个人想用money付款。8. Where does the woman suggest that the man

49、 get change?A.from a machineB.at the bookstoreC.from the purchaser答案:A解析M: Miss, can you give me change for a dollar?W: Im sorry, sir. Im not allowed to give change without a purchase. If you go across the hall, youll find a change machine in front of the bookstore.原文中说a change machine in front of t

50、he bookstore，故选A。PART TWOMicro Communications Ltd Finance Department Name of Company: Pegasus GroupName of Caller: Martin 1Account Number: 2Goods received: 3 printersDiscount quoted originally: 4 per centCorrect balance due: 5Contact number: 840679 extension 6Date balance will be received: 7 October

51、 (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名)1.答案:Farrow解析Woman: Finance Department.Man: Hello, Im calling from the Pegasus Group. Ive just received our statement of account and there are some problems.Woman: Ill need to check our records. Can you give me your name?Man: Martin Farrow - thats F A double R O W.Woman: And you

52、r account number? Its at the top of your statement.Man: Its TM 30096.Woman: And what was wrong?Man: We ordered 28 printers about two weeks ago but you only had 24 in stock so that was all you could deliver to us.Woman: Were you charged for 28?Man: No, but you hadnt included the correct discount. Whe

53、n I spoke to Sales we agreed a 15% reduction. On our statement its 12%.Woman: Ill look into it. The balance is wrong as well?Man: Yes. Its 2,575 but thats with a 12% discount. It should be 2,487.Woman: Can I check your phone number? In the records its 840679 extension 854.Man: The extensions 845.Woman: I may need to ring back but well get a new statement posted this afternoon.Man: Fine. Then I can sort out the payment. If the statement arrives