剑桥商务英语中级模拟103

1、Model Test 3READINGPART ONE Questions 1-7 Read these sentences and the share prices below. Which advisor does each sentence 1-7 describe. For each sentence mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet. 1. The share prices were influenced by the improvement of the two countries relations. 2. Ove

2、r the week, turnover rose by T $ 5.83bn. 3. Many people went to buy capitalization stocks. 4. In the beginning many foreign shareholders buy blue chips at high prices. 5. Price was lower after shareholders sold stocks in industrials to make profit. 6. On Thursday price dropped and then rose again. 7

3、. The falling of composite index rose by 1.3 percent on the week. A Bangkok rose 2 percent on the day and 3.4 percent over the week as buyers moved into large market capitalization stocks. The SET index rose 27.55 to 1,383.57 in turnover of Bt 8.5bn, down from Thursdays Bt 10bn. B Taipei was pulled

4、lower by late profit-taking in industrials after Thursdays rebound, and the weighted index fell 45. 59 to 5,806. 77, or 1.7 percent, over the week. Turnover rose to T $41.51 bn from T $35.78bn. C Manila opened strongly on foreign buying of blue chips but dipped at the close as profits were taken. Th

5、e composite index fell 10.07 to 2,907.00, 1.3 percent higher on the week. D Hong Kong finished a mixed day slightly lower, sapped by profit-taking on confirmation of US renewal of Ohinas MEN trade status and concerns over the lower domestic property market. The Hang Seng Index fell 11.58 to close at

6、 9,470.13, 1.7 percent lower on the week. PART TWO Questions 8-12 Read this proposal about the CPT Word Processor.-I to fill in each of Choose the best sentence from the list A the blanks. For each blank 8 Sheet. -12 mark one letter A-I on your Answer Do not mar k any letter twice. One answer has be

7、en given as an example.15 June 2022 Ms. Martha Weston Word Processing Supervisor ABC Company Post Office Box 1072 28 Kings Street London Dear Ms. Weston, Performance of the CPT EquipmentIm pleased to tell you about our experience with the CPT Word Processor as you requested recently The Rotary W pri

8、nter with a speed of 45 characters a second can easily handle two input stations. I assume you have looked at several your choices. Here are my observations. machines and have narrowed down An approach to adopting word processorsEighteen months ago we adopted CPT equipment on limited scale with the

9、idea in mind that we could gradually get rid of electric typewriters as we became familiar with the word processor. 8 The stations are actually in pairs so each pair can share a common printer 9 We use the equipment as dedicated word processors, although we do have the ability to link up with our co

10、mputer installation. The step-at-a-time development of our word-processing center has, we think saved us money and training time. 10 PerformanceIn terms of performance, the CPT equipment is excellent. 11 all Moreover our service contract and warranty have covered maintenance costs. We have software

11、packages that check spelling and signal when a mistake occurs. 12 Using both printers, we recently prepared 1200 individually typed form letter mailings under four hours. We have no complaint about our preparation of executive reports. A. So it works very well and has so many different functions. ab

12、out buying B. Also it has reduced the confusion that exists software packages. C. The train stops at each station for only fifteen minutes. D. We began with two work stations and now have four. E. Our routine letters are prepared from disc-stored masters. F. The Rotary W printer with a speed of 45 c

13、haracters a second can easily handle two input stations. G. In contrast, its size and weight are ideal for carrying. H. We have not yet experienced mechanical problems so far. I. We are pleased with its performance and multi-functions. PART THREE Questions 13-45 Look at the text below and answer que

14、stions 13-20. ETHICAL BEHAVIOUREthics is a collection of moral principles and rules of Ethics guides behaviour based on beliefs about what is right and wrong. The source of these beliefs judgements about what is may be tradition, religion, or reasoned best for the individual and society as a whole.

15、Business ethics is the group of rules of conduct applied specifically to business activities. Many ethical beliefs are 13. Ethics is not the same as law. formally reinforced by law, but many are not. Until recently, it was legal to fire almost any employee, regardless of the length of his or her ser

16、vice. Usually the terminated employee was denied any provision for a company pension. Today, this practice is prohibited by federal law. 14. In practice, ethics is expressed and felt as a combination of actions. pressures that direct one to take or not to take certain Decisions must be acceptable to

17、 many different elements of society. First, they must be acceptable to the conscience of the decision maker. A manager may legitimately think, 1 could legally take this action, and I could probably get others to accept it, but I ought not to do it because it isnt right. 15. Managers must consider th

18、e potential effects their decisions on the people and companies directly involved with the business operation: customers, suppliers, competitors, employees, investors, and creditors. In addition, managers must consider-and try to control the possible effects of their decisions on the community at la

19、rge. 16. It is only recently that business has become aware of how it affects individuals and the whole society. The laissez-faire business environment of the nineteenth century promoted the belief that almost any practice the country. marketing, that increased profits was, in the long run, good for

20、 The result was cutthroat competition, fraud, deceptive price and market manipulation, worthless and dangerous products, exploitation of the workers, and other practices that today are generally considered unethical. At the same time that so many harmful business activities were being carried on, so

21、me companies did abide by the fundamentals of good business ethics. At the height of ruthless development of the nineteenth century, many managers still believed in producing high quality products, honestly sold at a fair prices. They felt success could be built on hard work, creativity, and genuine

22、 customer satisfaction. It is the belief that high ethical standards are in the long run good for profits that is stressed in business today. Questions 13-16 For questions 13-16, choose the best title from the box below for each numbered paragraph. For each paragraph 13 Sheet. -16 mark one letter A-

23、G on your Answer Do not mark any letter twice.A. Changing views on what is good business B. The promotion of free business environment C. Factors managers should consider in making decisions D. Relations between laws and ethics E. Ethics, a force in directing ones action F. Harmful business activiti

24、es totally prohibited G. The scope of business ethics Questions 17-20 Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 17 20, with the phrase from the list A-G below. - For each sentence 17-20, mark one letter on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice. 17. Unethical behaviours do n

25、ot necessarily mean that they are contrary to _. process may involve in the first place 18. The decision-making _. 19. Though many ethical standards can be defined by Jaw, some are built upon _. 20. It is believed nowadays that high ethical standards lead to _. A. the decision-makers own ethical sta

26、ndards B. peoples cultural values C. the success of business D. peoples rights E. minimum standards of honesty F. the pursuit of profits G. the legal practices Questions 21-35 Read this reference about an employee. Choose the best word to fill in each gap.-35 write one letter A, B, C or D. For each

27、question 21 I am very happy to be invited to write this reference on behalf of Mr Lee Su Lai. Mr Lee has worked in my company for twelve years and I have much pleasure in recommending him highly for the 21 of Deputy Production Manager in your new company. He is 22 qualified and he has a great deal o

28、f experience which should be very 23 for the post for which he has applied. Above all, I have long been 24 by Mr Lees general attitude to his work. Whenever a problem 25 he always seeks a positive solution. Moreover, his 26 to find such a solution willpower 27 his success as he simply refuses to rec

29、ognize the 28 that there is no answer. Mr Lee is also able to turn what appears to be a disadvantage into a chance to 29 himself and the company. For example, if he receives a letter of 30 from a customer, he seems able to reply in such a way which not only 31 the customer but increases his 32 in th

30、e company. Two years age, when a serious fire 33 most of the spinning section in our main factory, Mr Lee took the opportunity to re-design the 34 of the entire area and order safer and more 35 machinery, doubling our previous output. 21. A. duty B. task C. work D. post 22. A. very B. highly C. grea

31、tly D. remarkably 23. A. desirable B. fitting C. relevant D. convenient 24. A. amazed B. influenced C. impressed D. attracted 25. A. arrives B. arises C. comes D. springs 26. A. determination B. resolution C. endurance D. willpower 27. A. conducts B. brings C. results D. ensures 28. A. possibility B

32、. chance C. certainty D. assurance 29. A. gain B. support C. account D. benefit 30. A. accusation B. charge C. complaint D. injury 31. A. fulfils B. satisfies C. contents D. settles 32. A. hope B. credit C. faith D. desire 33. A. harmed B. overcame C. destroyed D. terminated 34. A. layout B. form C.

33、 style D. outline 35. A. capable B. competent C. adequate D. efficient Questions 36-40 Read this text about job. In most of the lines 36 -40 there is one extra word which does not fit in. One or two lines, however, are correct. If the l ine is correct, put a tick . If there is an extra word in the l

34、ine, write that word after the appropriate number. 36. the demands which made on the person performing the job. 37. The chief purpose of this approach is to produce a wage structure 38. which is seen such as fair and rational rather than arbitrary. 39. It is useful to note that what has been evaluat

35、ed here is the job and 40. not the performance of the person whoever doing the job. Questions 41-45 A student has translated a piece of Engli sh materials in a Chinese newspaper back into English and asked you to check it. In each line there is one wrong word. For each numbered line 41-45 write the

36、correct word in the space on your Answer Sheet. 41. for 90 days without payment. Foreigners coming for businesses 42. purposes can stay for up to 30 days. Any period in exceed of 43. three months incur a temporary residence tax of Rs 2,500. If 44. you entry on a tourist visa, you cannot change its s

37、tatus. There 45. is also a scheme under which professionals whos expertise is not available here can obtain a 5 year resident visa. WRITINGPART ONE Question 46 You are the Purchasing Manager for a large company. Last month you decided to look for a new supplier for the stationery and office equipmen

38、t that your company uses. Compass Office Goods Ltd. You have found a new supplier. Write a memo to your companys department heads: explaining why you looked for a new supplier saying who the new supplier is asking for feedback about the goods thatthey supply, Write 4050 words. Write on the separate

39、answer paper provided.PART TWO You are responsible for planning the magazine advertising of your companys new product, which is polish for cars. You have just received the letter below from the magazine that you are going to advertise with. You have also received a memo from your Marketing Manager a

40、bout the advertising campaign. Write a letter to Mr Ellwood at the magazine, telling him about the changes to the advertisement booking, and asking him or any other information that you require. Write 120 140 words. Do not include addresses. Write on the separate answer paper provided.Dear Ms Beddin

41、gton, Thank you for your advertisement booking, the details of which I confirm below. Name of Company: Autocar Products Name of Product: Supergloss Details of Advert: 1/2 page black and white Advert will Appear in: June, July and August issues of the magazine Cost of Advert: $ 350 per issue 3 issues

42、 = $ 1050 Discount: 5% for early booking Total Cost: $ 997.50 We trust that this is satisfactory. Yours sincerely, MemoTo: Cathy Beddington From: John Humphrey Re: New Product Advertising The Managing Director has approved an increase of budget on this campaign, so we can go for; colour advert, six

43、issues. Could you contact the magazine and get them to change this. Please check the price and the possibility of a bigger discount. Also tell them to get the product name right-Supergloss. Thanks LISTENINGPART ONE Questions 1-12 You will hear three telephone conversations or messages. Write one or

44、two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below. After you have listened once, replay each recording.Conversation One Questions 1-4 Look at the notes below. You will hear a man phoning for a job application.ORDER TICKET9:30 a. m. 20th June D. Golden Information of Customer:

45、Name: Mary Thomson from INA Industries Address: 1 Rose Street Contact No. : 2 Information of Computers: Type: 486 models 3 cache on hard drive Quantity: 4 Delivery Date: Friday morning 23rd June Conversation Two Questions 5-8 Look at the notes below. You will hear a man telephoning a bank about a pr

46、oblem with an account. RESERVATION CARDTo: Dr. Goodman From: Linda Date: 18th April Time: 2:30 p. m. Information of patients Name: David 5 Symptom: something wrong with the 6 Date of meeting: 20th, 7 Time for meeting: 8 Conversation Three Questions 9-12 Look at the note below. You will hear a woman

47、calling about a conference booking.BICYCLE RENTING REGISTRATIONDate: 7th July Time: 12:30 Bicycle Type: 9 bikes No. of Bicycles: 2 Period of Hiring: 10 days Hirers Name: 11 Contact No: 0708112-ex. Room 12 PART TWO Questions 13-22Section One Questions 13-17 You will hear five short recordings. For ea

48、ch rec ording, decide what advice the speaker is giving. Write one letter A-H next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. After you have listened once, replay each recording.A. begin and end the talk well B. rehearse a few times beforehand C. use clear visual materials

49、 D. maximize eye contact with the audience E. check all equipment thoroughly F. look smart and business-like G. avoid talking for too long H. get the audience to participate 13. _ 14. _ 15. _ 16. _ 17. _ Section Two Questions 18-22 You will hear another five short recordings. Each speaker is talking

50、 on the phone. For each recording, decide the main reason for the phone call. Write one letter A-H next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. After you have listened once, replay each recording.A. to ask for advice B. to explain an error C. to ask for a decision D. to

51、 ask for information E. to make a complaint F. to request help G. to confirm details H. to express thanks 18. _ 19. _ 20. _ 21. _ 22. _ PART THREE Questions 23-30 You will hear two managers, Louis and Sally, discussing changes in their company. For each question 23correct answer. -30, mark one lette

52、r A, B or C for the You will hear the recording twice.23. Sally says that the changes were planned by _. A. a cross-departmental team B. management consultants C. the company chairman 24. She says the changes are designed to deal with _. A. high staff turnover B. increased costs C. falling sales 25. What