商务英语习题练习

商务英语考试BEC中级易错题(2015-12-2)
1、2、3、4、5、6、7、8、9、10、11、12、13、14、15题:. One answer has been given as an example.
Three Bootleggers Jailed 
Three men who ran a cross-channel smuggling group ,selling cheap. 
French beer ,wine and champagne in Britain ,were jailed yesterday. 
The men were leaders of an 11-man group which made at least 42......example......on the Dover-Calais ferry in three months.
Trucks of cheap drink were brought into the country and sold ... ...21 ... ...at Sunday market, And corner shops in South Wales , Two secret teams of customs officers ... ... 22... ...vehicles between Kent and Cardiff in an operation called "chancer". Eleven men admitted their part in a.. ...23... ...to avoid paying duty on beer and spirits.
Mr. Roger Thomas said it was ......24 ...... that 70, 000pounds of unpaid duty was involved between January and April last year when the gang was ...... 25 ......the smuggling group. Cases of beer, wine and champagne were brought to a rented warehouse in Cardiff before being ...... 26 ...... to traders. Mr. Richard Nichols, a former market trader, Mr. Qichard Spencer ,a shopowner, and Mr Raymond Tout , were put in prison for ... ... 27... ..of nine, four and three months ...... 28 ...... Judge Michael Burr said the group had used "an army of helpers "in an organized conspiracy to make ... ... 29 ... ... money. He ordered six other men to carry out community service and conditionally .. ... 30... ...two others who had played a lesser role.
After the ...... 31 ..... customs investigators said that the group made as many as four cross channel trips a day ... .. 32... ... to a hypermarket near Calais. They went into business only three weeks after the new customs laws came into ...... 33......on New Year's day last year. The investigators added : "We hope these jail .. ... 34... ...will be a big help to tackle this . ...35... ...crime which is causing concern to the retail industry.
example 
A. holidays B. tours C. trips D. voyages 
Answer: C
21. A. lawfully B. secretly C. legally D. illegally 
22. A. tracked B. travelled C. saw D. watched 
23. A. accident B. conspiracy C. hope D. dream 
24. A. calculated B. considered C. counted D. estimated 
25. A. meeting B. talking C. organizing D. using 
26. A. moved B. rented C. distributed D. using 
27. A. times B. lengths C. terms D. periods 
28. A. each B. altogether C. long D. respectively 
29. A. hard B. easy C. comfortable D. simple 
30. A. closed B. discharged C. opened D. liberated 
31. A. trial B. sentence C. accident D. case 
32. A. occasionally B. particularly C. mainly D. consequently 
33. A. being B. force C. strength D. use 
34. A. words B. sentences C. phrases D. punishment 
35. A. widespread B. terrible C. serious D. rare
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16题:While new car sales in Japan are predicted to rise up by. . . up. . . 
5 per cent next year, 1990's record of 5.1 million won't be exceeded. . . √. . .
WORLD NEW CAR SALES 
36. New car sales fell down last year to a six-year low, but demand 
37. is forecast to begin a sustained period of growth in 1994 and 
38. rose to record levels through out the second half years of the 1990s 
39. The short-term recovery is being driven chiefly by a strong rise in the demand 
40. in North America ,where new car sales are forecast to increase 
by 11 percent to 10. 46 million this year ,as well by the continuing 
expansion of demand in the Asia-Pacific region.
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17、18、19、20、21题:You state on February 13th that New Mexico has "few natural resources ",... ...example...... In 1991 New Mexico ranked fourth in the United States in production of natural gas , seventh in oil and tenth in non-fuel minerals ... ...8... ... Non-fuel minerals contributed about $ 1 billion and coal $ 509 million. 
Taxes from production of fuels and minerals, and lease payments on state lands have been set aside by legislative acts to endow two permanent funds worth about $ 5. 65 billion, ...... 9 ...... In addition, during fiscal year 1991 , payments to New Mexico from taxes on federal lands were S 108 million ,all earmarked for public education. 
...... 10 ...... About $566 million came from taxes and permanent-fund earnings attributable to oil and gas production. ......11 ...... Tourism is an important industry in New Mexico, yet its economic impact on the public sector is dwarfed by that of mineral production. 
New Mexico came through the recent recession in much better shape than most other states. It does not have a deficit. ... ... 12... ... States that rely primarily on a sales tax or on an income tax have big problems during economic downturns. Income growth per head in New Mexico averaged 6. 1/00 in the year to October 1992-one of the fastest growth rates in the United States. 
Charles Chapin
Example :C
A. It has a broadly based tax structure an important point. 
B. In 1992 it produced more oil than Colorado and Kansas combined. 
C. However, the extractive mineral industry in New Mexico is one of the state's strongest economic forces. 
D. During fiscal year 1992 New Mexico raised permanent funds worth about $6.1 billion. 
E. The combined value of oil and gas production was $ 2. 8 billion. 
F. Some 16, 000 employees work in the extractive industries and their wages are among the highest of any major industry. 
G. The $39 million earned by these funds in 1991 was used to finance education and other public services. 
H. Only S 25 million came from agricultural taxes. 
I. New Mexico's extractive mineral industries contribute about a third of the state's $ 1. 9 billion general-fund income in fiscal year 1991.
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22、23、24、25、26、27、28、29题:. Read this text about south Korea's economic development, and answer the questions that follow.
The Koreans see the Seoul Olympics as a chance to show their rapid progress. The Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964 served the same purpose for a developing Japan. Within 13 years , according to a detailed development plan ,Korea is determined to be among the world's ten largest trading nations ,up from the 13th now.
1. Much of the economy's development in recent years comes from what Korean leaders call the three blessings-lower oil prices, lower world wide interest rates, and a currency that is weak against the Japanese yen. The Korean won is closely related with many other currencies, though the finance ministry will not say which ones. Obviously the U. S. dollar is the most important. When its value drops against the Japanese yen, the Korean won went down too. Since September 1985 the won has decreased about 40% against the yen, giving Korea a huge advantage over Japan in the U.S. market.
2. The Koreans made good use of this advantage, pouring 40% of their exports into America. When the U.S. responded with tough protectionism talk, they pretended to be surprised and angry. The Koreans still see themselves as relatively poor dependents of the U.S. and take American protectionism as betrayal by a big brother. They are right. The Korean economy is only 6% of Japan's. Tall buildings in Seoul resemble those in Tokyo, but the Korean capital is full of narrow streets and poor houses like a village. In the countryside some 20% of home lack running water. Moreover, Korea has a heavy defense burden as well as that big foreign debt.
3. And Korea has suffered set tacks before In the 1970s the government supported heavy industry ,creating some big but sseless enterpriscs. The Treasury Ministry is still quietly supporting some ill shipping and overseas companies. Meanwhile the government does not know how to set up wining industries.
4. The Koreans are also quick to point out that their 7.1 billion trade surplus with the U.S. is just 4% of the total American trade deficit. Japan account for 35%. In the U. S. the Koreans are competing with Japanese not American ,Products. They complain that U. S. protectionism punishes them for Americans' lazy work habits and drug abuse. They say the union rules have ruined U. S. competitiveness.
Questions 13-16
. For questions 13-16, choose the correct title for each paragraph for the box below. 
. For each paragraph(l-4) mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet. 
. De not mark any letter twice.
13. Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . 
14. Paragraph 2 . . . . . . . 
15. Paragraph 3 . . . . . . . 
16. Paragraph 4 . . . . . . .
A. Economy's development 
B. Lessons from the past 
C. Korean products in U. S. market 
D. Exports into America 
E. Favourable economic background 
F. Trade surplus 
G. Disadvantageous factors
Questions 1 7- 20 
. Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 17-20 ,with a phrase from the List below (A-G) . 
. For each sentence (17-20) mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet. 
. Do not mark any letter twice.
17. For the Japanese ,the Tokyo Olympic Games was regarded. . . . . . 
18. The Koreans think of the U. S. protectionism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
19. The recent economic development of south Korea is due. . . . . . . . 
20. The Japanese trade surplus accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. to have three advantages. 
B. among the ten biggest countries in foreign trade. 
C. for thirty-five percent of the total American trade deficit. 
D. as an exhibition of rapid economic growth. 
E. against the Japanese currency. 
F. of narrow streets and poor houses. 
G. as cheating a little brother.
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30、31、32、33、34题:ELECTRICITY : WEALTH , MONEY , POWER 
Canadian industries have prospered for more than a century on the country's abundance of cheap ,reliable electrical power. . . . . . example. . . . . . In fact ,Canada consumes more electricity on a per person basis than any country except for Norway. . . . . . 8. . . . . . 
Electricity is a significant source of export income for Canada. . . . . 9. . . . . But in the 1970s ,Canadian exports rose sharply to address the U. S. demand for cheaper and more reliable. 
In 1985, exports of Canadian electrical power reached 1,400 million US dollars . . . . 10. . . . .Net electricity exports account for more than 60% of Canada's balance of trade. 
Domestically, Canada continues to generate electrical power, primarily from water . . . . 11. . . . . 
Exports of electricity are now subject to forces far beyond the control of utility managers. . . . 12. . . . .
Example: B
A. Besides, electricity from coal and nuclear is 50/00 to 75/00 cheaper than many other industrial nations. 
B. Generated primarily by water, our power supplies have attracted and supported energy-intensive industries such as mining. 
C. It also ranks among the top three electricity producers in the world, behind the U. S. and Russia. 
D. Next to electricity, Canadian paper exports came to 900 million US dollars every year in the 1960s. 
E. Two large nuclear power plants began to generate electricity. 
F. Since then, electricity' exports have declined but they have continued to exceed 700 million US dollars. 
G. Environmental and trade policies all influence electrical production and trade. 
H. Canada and the U. S. imported and exported power in almost equal measures after 1901. 
I. Therefore, the Canadian government has little influence on these forces.
PART THREE 
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35题: If the line is correct ,put a tick (√) in the space on your .4nswer Sheet. 
. If there is an extra word in the line ,write that word in the space on your Answer Sheet. 
Example : 
New Mexico's mineral industries make up for about one third of. . . for 
the state's 1.9 billion general-fund income in fiscal year 1991. . . √ . .
LETTER TO THE EDITOR 
Sir-you say that New Mexico has "few natural resources". 
36. However ,the mineral industry in New Mexico is one of the 
37. state's most strongest economic forces. In 1991 New Mexico 
38. ranked fourth one in the United States in production of natural gas. 
39. Ten combined value of those oil and gas production was S 2. 8 billion dollars. 
40. New Mexico came through the recent recession in much better shape than most other 
states.
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36、37、38、39、40、41、42题:1. The company has businesses in four continents of the world. 
2. The company has appointed a new manager in charge of medicines. 
3. New automobiles will be developed in its program centers. 
4. A reform is being carried out in its organizations. 
5. Goods for hair protection makes a lot of money for the company. 
6. It tries to be more ready to meet the needs of the customers. 
7. The company is made up of fourteen subcompanies all over the world.
A . FORD 
To save up to $ 3 billion a year, Ford is merging its manufacturing, sales, and product development operations in North America and Europe-and eventually in Lation America and Asia. And in a move toward a more horizontal organization the company is setting up five program centers with worldwide responsibility in develop new cars and trucks.
B. IBM 
Big Blue is reorganizing its marketing and sales operations into 14 worldwide industry groups ,such as banking ,retail ,and insurance. In moving away from an organization based on geography, IBM hopes to eliminate turf wars and make itself more responsive to customers.
C. BMS 
Bristol-Meyers Squibb is revamping its consumer business by appointing a new chief responsible for its worldwide consumer medicines business such as Bufferin and Excedrin. The 
11, 400 million U. S. dollars drug company also has formed a new unit with worldwide 
responsibility for its Clairol and other hair-care products.
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43、44、45、46、47、48、49题:1. The government didn't want to cancel a meeting in its capital. 
2. This country did something that went against the international agreements. 
3. The king declared that he was unable to stop the civil war. 
4. A fierce quarrel broke out between this country and its neighbour. 
5. A national budget is going to be approved by the parliament some time in July.
6. An opposition .party plans to turn down its enemy who now controlls the government. 
7. A nuclear reactor aroused the suspicion of the United Nations which sent inspectors there to investigate.
A . North Korea announced that it had begun to change the fuel at a nuclear reactor at Youngbyon without the presence of international inspectors, a move that is contrary to international agreements.
B. The Khmers Rouges claimed to have captured the town of Mongkol Borei, in north-western Cambodia. As King Sihanouk prepared to leave for China to resume cancer treatment ,he said he had lost hope of resolving the Cambodian conflict.
C. Japan's main opposition party, the Liberal Democrats, said it would try to bring down the minority government of Tsutiomu Hata once the budget is passed by parliament in mid-July.
D. The Philippines refused a demand by Indonesia to ban a conference in Manila on East Timor, provoking the worst dispute between the countries for several years.
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50、51、52、53、54、55、56、57、58、59、60、61、62、63、64题:Jack Cohen and his wife Tessa began their small grocery business on London's High Street in the early 1950s. Since that. . . . . . example. . . . . . . the company , TESCO , has grown to become .the UK's leading food retailer with annual sales of 6.4pounds billion and has . . . . . . 21. . . . . . a new reputation for quality and service. Its 384 stores in England, Scotland and Wales . . . . . .22. . `.` . . more than nine million customers per week. 
In the 34 year old Colin Smith we can see TESCO's . . . . . . 23. . . . . . on value plus quality and service. Upon. . . . . . 24. . . . . . TESCO's management team in 1987 as trading director for fresh meats ,he immediately focused . . . . . . 25. . . . . . improving supply and distribution systems. He set up a supplier certification program with strict specifications for processing facilities and livestock quality, plus . . . .. . 26. . . . . . quality checks at each TESCO distribution center and store. 
One of Smith's priorities has been an. . . . . . 27. . . . . . lamb program. TESCO could not obtain enough fresh lamb to .. . . . 28. . . , . . deman4 and was . . . . . . 29. . . . . . to fill in with frozen product. Smith turned to Cryovac specialists who . . . . . .30. . . . . . with TESCO and its meat suppliers to . . . . . . 31. . . . . . the Problem. 
The . . . . . . 32. . . . . . was a new packaging system from Cryovac featuring a harder Cryovac Barrier Bag which dramatically. . . . . . 33. . . . . . package damages. Vacuum packaged fresh lamb now arrives at TESCO stores in the best condition year-round and sales have. . . . . . 34. . . . . . to more than than 60 million pounds . . . . . . 35. . . . . .
Example: 
A. period B. time C. year . D. day 
Answer: B
21. A. had B. done C. made D. established 
22. A. sell B. serve C. meet D. hold 
23. A. emphasis B. idea C. name D. import3nce 
24. A. becoming B. being C. entering D. joining 
25. A. on B. in C. at D. with 
26. A. nearby B. far C. further D. farther 
27. A. old B. improved C. impossible D able 
28. A. ask B. answer C. satisfy D. question 
29. A. tried B. forced C. led D. set 
30. A. cooperate B. link C. study D. sit 
31. A. attack B. answer C. ask D. demand 
32. A. next B. first C. result D. beginning 
33. A. prevented B. stopped C. reduced D. increased 
34. A. enriched B. reached C. arrived D. grown 
35. A. daily B. annually C. usually D. particularly
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65题:We have to hold you responsibility for the loss we've been made to sustain. . . responsible. . .
This serves to authorize the Chairman of the F. T. Arbitration Commission to 
41. appoint an arbitrator on behave of this corporation to settle the dispute 
42. existed between the plaintiff and the defendant ,concerning the defendant's. 
43. failure to meet their oblige under contracts concluded for the supply of 
44. 8,000 metric tons of Aluminium ingots. Should the defendant failing to 
45. appoint an arbitrator with in the time specific by the F. T. Arbitration . 
Commission ,this corporation would have an arbitrator appointed for 
the defendant.
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