BEC剑桥商务英语资料：高级听力分册

1、PAGE 听力部分考试总时间：40分钟（包括10分钟填写答题卡时间）第一项：单词填空实用技巧：力争在第一遍就完成80以上的缺口，在第二遍时完成并校对所有缺口。缺口顺序完全按照行文顺序。在听力开始之前仔细阅读第一项文字部分，尤其是缺口部分前的字句，理解其意思，因为不要指望说话人会在提及缺口内容之前说出与缺口部分前的字句完全一致的字句。说话人往往说出与缺口部分前字句意思相同的其他表达，包括使用近义词，近义句等。缺口部分包括：单个名词或形容词（通常词形比较复杂）；两个名词构成的结构；一个形容词和一个名词构成的结构；动词加名词的结构；数词缺口是名词（或名词结构）的标志是：缺口前有介词的出现。缺口是形容

2、词的标志是：缺口后有名词的出现。缺口是动词（或动词结构）的标志是：缺口后有介词的出现。缺口是数词（或数词结构）的标志是：缺口前后有number、percentage等提示词的出现。当缺口处单词（或结构）过长时，可以在第一遍时进行速记，第二遍时完成。当确实掌握了缺口处单词的中文意思但又想不出英文时可以用同义词代替。第二项：多项匹配（令万千考生泪洒考场，痛不欲生！）实用技巧：掌握每一选项的中文意思，想象在每一选项表达或描述的情况下说话人可能使用的字句。若听到文中内容与某选项完全一致，一般大胆排除该选项。正确选项中的表述与文中某部分内容存在同义关系。（某部分内容或者只是一个单词或词组；或者是一个句子

3、）注意说话人语气。（该方法尤其适用于判断说话人的态度）考生在平时要多了解各种商业场合的语言运用。第三项：多项选择实用技巧：1所有问题均按照行文的先后顺序进行提问。2对于每一个问题，说话人都有明确的提示性的阐述，所以解题的关键是发现和听懂这些提示。3提示性词语的使用。一般说话人所使用的提示词有：but；but I think；real；fact is that；not the case；it is which/that；某些词语与答案中的词语为同义词。5通过举例，让读者推断出答案。6将答案放在所举的例子前面。7说话人对于听者的迷惑包括：（1）开头提出一些所谓的原因，而将真正的原因放在最后。（2）

4、说话人会以较为快的速度，让听话人听到一些“提示”，通常是一些支言片语，用来迷惑听者。这些“提示”中的文字往往直接出现在选项中。结合以上几点，不难发现在本项的正确答案都是间接的给出，通常要经过说话人2到3步的阐述。Exercise OnePart One Questions 1-12You will hear a speaker addressing a group of business people at the beginning of a training course. He is telling them about the timetable for the first day.A

5、s you listen, for questions 1-12, complete the notes, using up to 3 words or a number.You will hear the recording twice. General:The morning session begins at _1_.The course is called _2_.The days work:The main task for the day is to _3_.Two things to take into account are your products _4_ and your

6、 _5_.Dont spend time thinking about the _6_.The most important thing today is to use your _7_.Each group should produce a _8_.Before meeting together again, each group should choose a _9_.Evening options:The subject of this evenings talk is the _10_.An _11_ will take place in the Davidson Room.If yo

7、u want meet an advertising editor, go to _12_.Part TwoQuestions 13-22You will hear extracts from five different people all work in the offices of a large company talking about letters they have just received. For each extract there are tow tasks. For task one, choose what was in the letter received

8、from list A-H. . For task two choose the response the speaker intends to make from the list I-P.You will hear the recording twice.Task One What the Letter ContainsFor questions 13-17, match the extracts with the descriptions of what was in the letter, listed A-H.For each extract, choose what was in

9、the letter received from list A-H.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. _A an enquiry about future plans14. _B a complaint about a product15. _C agreement with a recent decision16. _D a request for an appointment17. _E an order for a new productF thanks for assistanceG an invita

10、tion to attend a presentationH an apology for delayTask Two ResponseFor question 18-22, match the extracts with the responses, listed I-P.For each extract, choose the response the speaker intends to make.Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.18. _I waiting before taking any action19

11、. _I writing to apologize20. _K passing it on to another department21. _L arranging a meeting22. _M asking for further detailsN writing to express thanksO writing to complainP phoning to discuss a problemPart ThreeQuestions 23 - 30You will hear a radio interview with Martha Flowers, the Managing Dir

12、ector of the MAX chain of sandwich bars.Choose the correct phrase to complete each sentence or answer the question.23 Martha started her business because A someone asked her to. B she saw a good opportunity. C she had a lot of experience in fast food.24 Martha says the first three years of the busin

13、ess were A not very successful. B surprisingly good. C very interesting.25 How does MAX try to follow the example of fast food chains A by working faster B by using cheap products C by working efficiently26 What does Martha say about office diaries? A She thinks that, unfortunately, they are necessa

14、ry. B She never uses one at all. C Her secretary keeps one for her.27 What does Martha say about her employees? A They must listen more carefully to what customers say. B She finds what they can tell her very useful. C It is difficult to recruit enough good quality staff.28 According to Martha, what

15、 is the most important factor in MAXs success? A The same customers keep buying their products. B They only sell the best quality products. C They have high profit margin.29 Marthas advice to anyone who is starting a new business is to A look for an area with few competitors. B keep yourself well in

16、formed about competitors. C try to offer lower prices than your competitors.30 What surprises Martha about other companies? A They dont monitor their competitors activities. B They are unaware of their own weaknesses. C They dont act on the information they have.Exercise TwoPart OneQuestion 1-12You

17、will hear a successful executive addressing a group of trainees on a business course. She is describing her job to them.As you listen, for questions 1-12, complete the notes using up to three words or a number.You will hear the recording twice.Her day:1. The first problem is to find a _.2. How many

18、opportunities she has depends on how many _ she is discussing.3. Just before leaving the office she always _.Meetings:4. She meets dairy with her _.5. The maximum length of these meeting is _.6. Once a week she meets the _.7. They discuss _.8. Once a month she gives a _ to her colleagues.9. As prepa

19、ration for this she has to _ from various departments.Background:10. A qualification from the _ is essential.11. You also need a Maters in _.12. For this job, _ is the most important quality.Part TwoQuestion 13-22You will hear five different people talking about the meeting theyve attended or are ab

20、out to attend. For each extract there are two tasks. For task one, choose the person who is speaking from the list A-H. for task two, choose the person the speaker is talking to from the list I-P.Choose the person who is speaking from the list A-H.Task One Person Who Is SpeakingFor questions 13-17,

21、match the extracts with the people listed A-H.For each extract, choose the person who is speaking.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. _ A the personnel manager14. _B the training manager15. _C the managing director16. _D the manager of office supplies17. _E the marketing manag

22、erF a temporary clerkG the junior finance managerH the finance directorTask Two Who the Speaker Is Talking ToFor question 18-22, match the extract with the person the speaker is talking to, listed I-P.For each extract, choose the person the speaker is talking to.Write one letter I-P next to the numb

23、er of the extract.18. _I a manager in the same company19. _J a fellow passenger on the train to work20. _K a clerk in another department21. _L the staff in his / her department22. _M the participants at the meetingN his wife / her husbandO a rather forgetful member of the departmentP a representativ

24、e from another company Part ThreeQuestions 23 - 30You will hear part of a conversation between two managers from different companies, a woman called Elizabeth and a man called Steven.Choose the correct phrase to complete each sentence or answer the question.23 Elizabeth says at the beginning that he

25、r company is A planning to expand. B small and not very rich. C doing rather badly at the moment.24 Steven thinks that his computer system A is just as fast as the latest systems. B is much faster than Elizabeths present system. C is completely different to the newest systems.25 Steven believes that

26、 the real reason the computers in his company are being replaced is A so that the business can move into the international market. B because of a difference of opinion in his company. C because their clients will like it.26 Elizabeth thinks that the price Steven is asking A includes the price of ins

27、tallation and servicing. B is within the amount her company has budgeted for. C is a perfectly reasonable price for the equipment.27 Steven agrees that his company will A install the system and pay part of the servicing costs. B pay the costs of servicing for the first year. C install and service th

28、e system.28 Steven offers to train Elizabeths staff to use the system, provided that A the trainers go to Elizabeths company. B only a limited number of people receive training. C Elizabeths company doesnt try to compete with his.29 How does Elizabeths company differ from Stevens? A It is likely to

29、become larger than Stevens in the future. B It is concerned only with a specialized area of the market. C It has started to operate in more than one country.30 What does Steven say about the chairs? A He will have difficulty getting permission to include them. B He will be able to give them to Eliza

30、beth as part of the deal. C It is unreasonable of Elizabeth to ask for them.Exercise ThreePart OneQuestion 1-12You will hear the manager of On Course Ltd, a business training company, giving his staff instructions about a business summer school they are organizing, which begins tomorrow.As you liste

31、n, for questions 1-12, complete the notes using up to three words or a number.You will hear the recording twice.ON COURSE LIMITED Briefing notes for staff on business summer school.General preparation:1. The number of participants has increased by _.2. Extra bedrooms are being provided in _.3. The p

32、lace to take taxis is _.4. Before the welcome function, the _ will have to be ready.Catering arrangements:5. The latest time to begin breakfast is _.6. Lunch on Thursday is at 12.30 because of the _ that day.7. Participants must choose where to have any _.Details of course sessions:9. Theres been a

33、cancellation of the video session about _.10. On Wednesday, John Hynes talks about Marketing and _.11. Eva Rosa talks about _ on Friday.12. The mobile phone number is on _.Part TwoQuestion 13-22You will hear five different people from a business school talking about the relocation of branches to one

34、 single center.For each extract, there are two tasks. For task one, choose the person who is speaking from the list A-H. for task two, choose the opinion that person express from list I-P.You will hear the recording twice.Task One PERSONFor questions 13-17, match the extracts with the people, listed

35、 A-H.For each extract, choose the person who is speaking.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. _ A a cleaner14. _ B a head of department15. _C a student16. _ D a lecturer17. _ E a receptionistF the proprietorG an agentH the technicianTask Two opinionFor question 18-22, match the

36、 extracts with what people say, listed I-P.For each extract, choose the opinion expressed.Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.18. _I thinks that the cost of administration will be reduced19. _J supposes that some jobs will be lost20. _K hopes that number of students will increase2

37、1. _L believe that punctuality and attendance will improve22. _M is confident that most students will be pleasedN thinks that the schools image will be damagedO says that the information technology facilities will benefitP feels that the re-organization will be very complicated Part ThreeQuestions 1

38、8-22You will hear a discussion between a man called Malcolm and a woman called Wendy, who have just been interviewing candidates for a job.For each question 23-30 mark one letter, A, B or C, for the correct answer. 23 At the beginning of their conversation, Malcolm and Wendy agree trial A the woman

39、was the best choice. B the interviews were hard work. C all the candidates were good.24 Ms Stephens A has a lot of Public Relations experience. B has studied Public Relations. C has worked for a Public Relations company.25 Mr. White is A older than Ms Stephens. B younger than Ms Stephens. C the same

40、 age as Ms Stephens.26 Why is Wendy concerned about Mr. White? A because his approach may be out of date B because he is too old for this position C because he may not be flexible enough27 What does Maicolm suggest about Mr. White? A that he would be a disadvantage to the company B that they speak t

41、o him again C that he has doubts about him28 Wendy tells Malcolm that next time they can only interview A two people. B three people. C four people.29 Who does Wendy say has a good CV? A Mr. Smith B Mr. Jones C Ms Stephens30 Who has worked in advertising? A Mr. Smith B Ms Stephens C Mr. JonesExercis

42、e FourPart OneQuestions 1-12You will hear a speaker addressing a group of investors attending a dinner to celebrate a confectionery companys one hundredth birthday.As you listen, for questions 1 12, complete the notes using up to three words or a number.You will hear the recording twice.Rewards for

43、shareholders1. They will be able to try the companys new _ product.2. They will also receive a _ per share.The present situation3. Sales have decreased in the last _.4. Shares are expected to increase in value by _ in the near future.5. The companys main rivals are enormous _ companies.Company histo

44、ry6. The company was originally a _ business.7. It recently became an _.The future8. The company has set a high _ for the future.9. It does not intend to offer _ on its products.10. The company will spend more money on _.11. The company anticipates trade with countries in _.12. The company expects b

45、igger sales to _.Part TwoQuestions 13-22You will hear five different people talking about a meeting they have just attended.For each extract there are two tasks. For task one, choose the reason for each meeting from the list A-H. for task two, choose the way that each person reacted to the meeting f

46、rom list I-P.Task One reasonFor questions 13-17, match the extracts with the reasons, listed A-H.For each extract, choose the reason for the meeting.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. _ A to discuss sales targets14. _ B to present a new idea15. _ C to demonstrate a new produc

47、t16. _ D to elect a new chairman17. _ E to analyze a problemF to discuss expansionG to decide on redundanciesH to vote to issue sharesTask Two ReactionFor question 18-22, match the extracts with the reactions, listed I-P.For each extract, choose the way the speaker reacted.Write one letter I-P next

48、to the number of the extract.18. _I thought it was very interesting19. _J felt nervous about speaking20. _K was not happy with the decisions made21. _L found it confusing22. _M disagreed strongly with someoneN thought it was very boringO lost his/her temper with someoneP agreed with the final decisi

49、on Part ThreeQuestions 23 - 30You will hear a radio presenter interviewing a businesswoman called Linda Taylor.For each question 23 - 30 mark one letter, A, B or C. for the correct answer.23 What do we learn about Linda Taylor? A She has set up an airline. B She has recently bought out an airline. C

50、 She is in charge of an airline.24 What new development has taken place at BellAir? A They have installed new machinery. B They have opened a new workshop. C They have bought modern planes.25 What problems did they have to resolve? A New engineers had to be employed. B The legal process was difficul

51、t. C Some staff had to be re-trained.26 She has formed an alliance with Sunlines in order to increase BellAirs A involvement in tourism. B profit margins. C number of flights.27 BellAir ticket prices have been reduced on A domestic flights. B all flights. C international flights.28 What change has b

52、een made in the marketing arrangements? A A new consultancy has been contracted. B A new director has been appointed. C The present department has been expanded.29 Linda went into aviation to A fulfill a dream. B earn a high salary. C follow family tradition.30 What does Linda think is the key to su

53、ccess? A believing in oneself B the right qualifications C having good luckExercise FivePart OneQuestions 1-12You will hear part of a radio program on business topics. The presenter is talking about a company called Fast-Save.As you listen, for questions 1-12, complete the notes using up to three wo

54、rds or a number.You will hear the recording twice.Fast-Save Limited.The company history:1. fast-saves original name was _.2. After 1970, it took over some _.3. In 1932 it introduced many _ products.4. fast-saves advertising slogan was _.Present situation:5. Problems have arisen because competitors h

55、ave _ fast-save.6. This has led to a considerable fall in its _.7. However, it still has substantial _.8. It continues to be able to employ the _.The compnays future:9. It is taking steps to develop a _.10. It has decided that customers are not mainly interested in buying.11. fast-save will be alter

56、ing the _ it keeps in its shops.12. A key advantage for fast-save is that it has reliable _.Part TwoQuestion 13-22You will hear five different talking about courses they are going to do.For each extract there are two tasks. For task one, choose the speakers reason for doing a course from the list A-

57、H. for task two, choose the opinion that each person expresses about doing a course, from list I-PTask One ReasonFor question 13-17, match the extracts with the reasons, listed A-H.For each extract choose the reason for doing the course.Write one letter A-H next to the number of the extract.13. _ A

58、wants to change departments14. _ B is being made to get a qualification15. _ C wants to learn how to use new technology16. _ D thinks it is necessary to be competitive17. _ E hopes to work in a foreign countryF is in competition with a colleagueG hopes to avoid losing his-her jobH is going to train

59、othersTask Two opinionFor question 18-22, match the extracts with the opinions people express, listed I-P.For each extract, choose the opinion expressed.Write one letter I-P next to the number of the extract.18. _I is worried about forgetting new information19. _J isnt keen on the traveling involved

60、20. _K thinks more people should take similar courses21. _L complains about a lack of information22. _M finds it difficult to organize studiesN is looking forward to meeting new peopleO thinks the cost will be worth itP believes the effort will not be valuedPart ThreeQuestions 23-30Questions 23 - 30