涉外秘书三级英语测试题

1、43/43HYPERLINK /2008年11月涉外秘书（三级）英语试卷（2）(A. Listening Test . Directions: You are going to hear an announcement. Then you need to complete the multiple-choice questions based on what you hear, only one correct answer for each question. (10 marks)1. When the statement was made, the plane _.(A) was in t

2、he course of landing(B) had already landed(C) had just taken off(D) was in the middle of its flight2. The passengers can get to the centre of the city by all the transports except .(A) a taxi (B) by bus(C) by coach service (D) by tube3. How much money can an adult save if she/he takes the coach serv

3、ice instead of taxi to the city? .(A) 12 Australian dollars(B) 6 Australian dollars(C) 3 Australian dollars(D) 4 dollars and 50 cents4. The announcement is mainly about .(A) the terminal building at the airport(B) the transportation in the centre of Sydney(C) the departure taxi(D) the service the ai

4、rport can provide for the passengers5. In the announcement, all the serving facilities are mentioned except .(A) transportation (B) banking facilities(C) booking facilities (D) postal facilities. Directions: You are going to hear a dialogue between a buyer and salesperson, it will be played twice co

5、ntinuously and please complete the following sentences. You need to fill in more than just one word to make it full and meaningful sentence according to the text. (10 marks)1. According to the salesman, they raised the price because has been skyrocketing 2. The salesman was surprised when the buyer

6、the prices.3. From the conversation we can infer that the potential buyer would probably place a big order if the seller offer of at least 10 percent.4. According to the conversation, in the chemical fertilizer market, the demand the supply.5. The buyer suggested that the salesman cable for advice .

7、B. Written Test.Vocabulary and StructuresSection A Directions: (2 mark for each blank, 10 marks altogether)Directions: From the words and phrases given below, choose the correct ones to fill in the blanks in their proper forms.to make enquiries, in the name of, to go into, be of any assistance, to p

8、ut forward to, in advance, no doubt1. Well meet next Thursday _ _ this matter in detail.2. Owing to the lack of agreement on this last subject a decision on promotion methods would _ _ the next meeting.3. Thank you. Ill ask Mr. Heine _ _ as soon as I can get hold of him.4. Im afraid Mr. White isnt a

9、vailable at the moment. Can I _ _?5. Its for a single room and bath _ _ Mr. Mark on the 10th of this month.Section B. Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. (10 marks)1. All the professors and associated professors are _ to meet in the college room on Sunday.(A)required (B)resp

10、onded(C) requested (D) demanded2. We should _ our agents of any price increases.(A)notify (B)tell(C) notice (D) warn1. Do you think it would be better to send out sale _ directly to prospective buyers?(A)book (B)literature (C) manual (D) price2. Im afraid the envelopes must be delivered at once, _ t

11、he conference brochures wont be mailed.(A) unless (B) in case (C) otherwise (D) yet3. If I find that they allow a reasonable profit, you will shortly receive a _ order.(A) considerate (B)considering (C) considered (D) considerable6. He doesnt understand _ so early in the morning. (A) why to start(B)

12、 why start (C) why to starting(D) why they should be startLilys father scolded her and made her promise _ again.(A) never to do that (B) never to do what (C) never doing that(D) never doing what8. You have failed several times. Why not _ some other way?(A) try doing it (B) to try to do it(C) that yo

13、u try it (D) having tried9. He quickly stepped on the brakes, and his car came to a stop just in time _an accident. (A) to avoid (B) to be avoiding (C) to have avoided (D) to have been avoided10. Could you find someone _?(A) for me to play tennis with (B) play tennis with(C) for me to play tennis (D

14、) playing tennis with. Reading ComprehensionSection A Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions followed. (2 points each question, 10 marks altogether)Most companies expect IT (Information Technology) managers to head an IT staff of computer technicians. But IT managers can als

15、o specialize in other areas. Some managers may also be responsible for keeping their companys Internet safety. They protect both their company and their online customers from thieves.Other managers focus more on the business rather than the technical part of computing. They become project managers,

16、helping companies reach as many online customers as possible.Some companies also look for IT managers who can act as trainers. These trainers help a companys computer technicians keep up-to-date on computer skills.Most companies require their IT managers to have both a bachelors degree and some expe

17、rience in the computer field. Often, companies hire IT managers out of their existing staff of computer technicians.Since IT managers are extremely important to companies success, its no surprise that they receive such high salaries around US $56,000 a year to start with. And, in such a fast-changin

18、g field,managers salaries usually increase after only a couple of years.The world will be watching to see just how quickly e-commerce replaces the old ways of doing business. And as computers change the way the world does business, IT managers will be in the middle of it all. Few companies can survi

19、ve without them.1. Besides being the leader of computer technicians, IT managers are also expected to be _. (A) experienced product designers(B) skilled online technicians(C) doctorate holders (D) online safety specialists2. The word “reach” (Line 2, Para. 2) probably means _. (A) get in touch with

20、(B) get to (C) arrive at (D) meet the needs of3. According to the passage, companies often look for IT managers from _. (A) non-computer technicians (B) their own professionals (C) other companies (D) another country4. Employers pay high salaries to IT managers because _. (A) they work hard (B) they

21、 are excellent leaders (C) they help improve the companies products (D) they are key factors to their success5. The author of this passage intends to tell us _. (A) the important role IT managers play (B) the advantages IT managers should have (C) the qualifications IT managers possess (D) the high

22、salaries IT managers earnSection B Directions: Read the following sentences and make a True or False judgment based on what you learn from the subject. Put (true, or right) or X (false, or wrong) for each question. (10 marks)1. During negotiations, one should treat an opponent with respect and consi

23、deration at all times.2. Prior to engaging in negotiation it is wise to consider ones own “bottom-line”.3. One key to effective conflict-resolution is to deal with personalities rather than issues.4. It may be possible to detect that a counterpart is lying by observing body language.5. Petty cash is

24、 a large amount of money kept in an office. English-Chinese TranslationDirections: Translate the following into Chinese: (20 marks) 1. Mr. Graber believed, therefore, that it might be advisable to consider setting up some research into these inspection methods. Several important sales campaigns were

25、 about to be launched, and, in addition, it was hoped that a number of trade delegations visiting Switzerland in the near future would place large orders for office equipment with Schweibeur and its associates. So there was a need to reduce poor quality as soon as possible. (7marks)2. Mr. Graber ref

26、erred to a trip round the world that he would be making within the next twelve months. He would be visiting many Schweibeur associates and subsidiary companies and look forward to seeing all those present once again, in their own countries. (3 marks)In the discussion that followed, Mr. Aguirre said

27、that he had also had reports about poor quality in some items. He thought that research into this problem could be very beneficial, and considered that it would probably show that a majority of supervisors were not flexible enough in their methods. Mr. Fox agreed that there was a case for looking in

28、to the whole problem in detail, and confirmed that many inspection staff might be rather conservative in their methods. Perhaps because they tended to be older employees. Miss Lachenal agreed that this opinion was probably correct, and suggested some aspects of the problem that might be examined by

29、the research team. Some detailed discussion of these followed. (10 marks) . Writing: Please write a memo to all staff, informing them of a staff improvement meeting on next Thursday, July 13, at 1:30 p. m. in the Conference Room. The following information should be included. (20 marks)Date: 3rd July

30、, 2006To: All staffFrom: Terry TheacherSubject: Lecture on New TechnologyContent: a lecture on the latest technology and how we can expect it to affect our work given by Dr. Rhodes attendance will be counted toward staff development points required for the end of year uation to sign up before Wednes

31、day if you plan to come.2008年11月涉外秘书（三级）英语试卷-参考答案A. Listening Test. You are going to hear an announcement. Then you need to complete the multiple-choice questions based on what you hear, only one correct answer for each question. (10 marks)1.A 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.D. You are going to hear a dialogue betwee

32、n a buyer and salesperson, it will be played twice continuously and please complete the following sentences. You need to fill in more than just one word to make it full and meaningful sentence according to the text. (10 marks)1. the cost of production 2. complained about 3. a reduction 4. exceeds 5.

33、 his home officeB. Written Test.Vocabulary and StructuresSection A: (2 mark for each blank, 10 marks altogether)Directions: From the words and phrases given below, choose the correct ones to fill in the blanks in their proper forms.Key: 1. go into 2. be put forward 3. to make enquiries4. be of any a

34、ssistance 5. in the name ofSection B: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. (10 marks)1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.D 6.A 7.A 8.A 9.A 10.A. Reading ComprehensionA: Read the following passage and answer the questions followed. (2 points each question, 10 marks altogether)1.D 2.A 3.B 4.D 5.AB: Read the

35、 following sentences and make a True or False judgment based on what you learn from the subject. Put (true, or right) or X (false, or wrong) for each question. (10 marks)1. 2. 3. X4. 5. X. English-Chinese TranslationDirections: Translate the following into English: (20 marks)1因此，格雷贝尔先生认为我们应该对检测手段进行研

36、究（1），几种重要的销售方案将被采纳（1），而且希望不久来瑞士访问的代表团（1）能与Schweibur 公司及它的合作伙伴（1）签订大批订单购买办公设备（1）。因此我们需要尽快提高产品质量、（1）减少残次品。（1）2格雷贝尔先生提到在以后的一年里他将进行环球旅行，（1）他将访问Schweibur的伙伴及它的附属公司，（1）希望在他们自己的国家见到今天出席的各位。（1）3. 在接下来的讨论中，（1）阿圭尔先生讲他也接到过有些产品质次的报告。（1）他认为对这一问题的研究是专门有益的（1），他讲这可能讲明有些监理的工作方法不太灵活。（1）福克斯先生认为应该对问题进行详细调查（1），并认为有些检查人职

37、员作方法保守（1），可能是由于他们年龄较大（1）。拉诗娜小姐也同意这种讲法（1）并建议由调查组检查问题的某些方面（1）。接下来对这些问题进行了具体的讨论。（1）. Writing: Please write a memo to all staff, informing them of a staff improvement meeting on next Thursday, July 13, at 1:30 p. m. in the Conference Room. The following information should be included. (20 marks)MemoDate

38、: 3rd July, 2006To: All staffFrom: Terry TheacherSubject: Lecture on New TechnologyThis months staff improvement meeting will be held next Thursday, July 13, at 1:30 p. m. in the Conference Room. Dr. Rhodes will give a lecture on the latest technology and how we can expect it to affect our work.The

39、meeting will count toward your staff development points required for your end of year uation.Please sign up with me before Wednesday if you plan to come to the meeting.2009年5月三级涉外秘书资格考试英语真题AListening Test【注意:本试卷听力部分录音在“秘书英语听力录音三级05”中】 . Directions: Listen to the text about the meeting and choose the

40、 best answers for the questions. (5 questions, 2 marks for each question, 10 marks) 1. The saying probably take place_. (A) in the meeting room (B) at restaurant (C) in the opening ceremony of company (D) in the office 2. Who should have presided over the meeting? _. (A) The man (B) Mr. Hampton (C)

41、Susan (D) Mr. Smith 3. Why will Susan make notes?_. (A) Company will keep it (B) Mr. Hampton well get some information (C) Everyone will get a copy (D) The decision well be announced 4. Everyone will be allowed _to speak. (A) 15 minutes (B) at least 15 minutes (C) 5 minutes (D) no more than 50 minut

42、es 5. Which following statement is right? _. (A) Only Mr. Smith will speak (B) Someone will speak (C) Everyone except Mr. Smith will speak (D) Everyone will speak . Directions: Listen to the dialogue and tell whether the following statements are True or False. Writ T for True and F for False in the

43、brackets. (5 questions, 2 marks each question. 10 marks altogether)1. The prices are given with agreement. 2. The man thinks the prices are too high. 3. The woman thinks that the cost of production has been raising in recent years. 4. The man will decide to order based on prices. 5. The man hopes th

44、at the prices can be reduced by 3 percent. B. written test . Vocabulary and structure Directions: For each of the following blanks, four choices are given. Choose the most appropriate one (1 mark each question, 20 questions, 20marks altogether) 1. The actual cost of the building was much higher than

45、 our original_. (A) consideration (B) judgment (C) estimate (D) plan 2. The girls had so _ in common that they soon became good friends. (A) little (B) few (C) much (D) many 3. Whats the matter with Harry? I dont know, but he looks _ this difficult math problem. (A) that (B) so that (C) as (D) as if

46、 4. The boy spent half an hour _ this difficult math problem. (A) having worked on (B) to work on (C) on work (D) working on 10. The real trouble _ their lack of confidence in their abilities. (A) lies in (B) lies on (C) results in (D)leads to 11. Many old age pensioners have no other source of inco

47、me and pension levels are not adequate_. (A) living on (B) to live on it (C) to live on (D) living on it 12. This popular sports car is now being _ at the rate of a thousand a week. (A) turned down (B) turned out (C) turned up (D) turned on 13. By then our experiment had reached _ stage. (A) a profo

48、und (B) a best (C) a future (D) a vital 15. Vicky, one of my doctoral students, had her dissertation _ as soon as she finished _ it. (A) to be typed, to write (B) typed, to write (C) being typed, writing (D) typed, writing 16. she hadnt seen Peter for weeks, _. (A) nor she had telephoned (B) nor she

49、 hadnt telephoned (C) nor hadnt she telephoned (D) nor had she telephoned 17. The patient we sent to hospital was _ last night. (A) operated with (B) operated (C) operated on (D) operated at 18. He _ when he was at high school but now he is famous all over the world. (A) often played tennis (B) did

50、like tennis very much (C) was not much of a tennis-player (D) didnt think much of tennis 19. Einsteins theory of relativity seemed _ when it was first introduced. (A) unbelievable (B) unaccountable (C) impossible (D) acceptable 20. Henry looked very much _ when he was caught cheating in the biology

51、exam. (A) discouraged (B) embarrassed (C) disappointed (D) bewildered. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: Read the following passage and to the multiple choice questions. (2 marks each, 10 marks altogether) Here are a few examples of business customs in foreign lands that one should be cogn

52、izant of: In Brazil, conversations can become very animated and involve physical contact and raised voices. Yet trying to dominate the conversation will meet with disapproval. In China, its considered impolite to reply negatively. Answers like “we should discuss this further at another time” or “per

53、haps” are much better than a simple “no”. The details can be worked out later. When giving gifts, avoid using white or green wrapping paper as those colors are considered to be inauspicious. In Germany, its customary to wait to be introduced someone new by a third party. People are uncomfortable whe

54、n approached by complete strangers. When dining with co-workers in Japan, always let the host pay for the meal. Be sure to never leave your chopsticks placed vertically in a bowl of rice as this is only done at funerals. The Irish are enthusiastic conversationalists who often indulge in criticism of

55、 themselves as a people and Ireland as a country. If youre involved in this type of conversation country will be roundly abused. Even in “close” countries like Canada, there are some differences in the way business people interact. Luckily there are many training programs available to familiarize bu

56、siness travelers and career people with the ins and outs of dong business the international arena. Questions: 1. Which of the following is true in Brazil? Conversations can be _. (A) very interesting with physical contact and raised voices (B) animated and anyone can dominate the conversation (C) an

57、imated and everyone likes to control it (D) very interesting yet people may disapprove to each other 2. In China, colors like white or green _ . (A) may be used in any case (B) are the colors people like very much (C) are usually not used to wrap gifts (D) are often used to wrap gifts for the foreig

58、ners 3. When having dinner, the Japanese people _. (A) let their friends pay for the meal sometimes (B) should not pay for the meal (C) do not put their chopsticks on the bowls (D) do not place their chopsticks vertically in a rice bowls 4. When involving in a conversation with the Irish people who

59、are criticizing their own countries, _. (A) just feel free to join in their criticism and they will feel you are closer to them (B) never agree with what they are saying (C) you should criticize your own country (D) you should discuss together with them 5. Even in close countries like Canada _. (A)

60、people do business in the same way (B) there are training programs (C) there are differences in the way business people interact (D) there are no differences between business people 1. The employment interview is like a persuasive speech because the applicant wants to persuade the employer to employ