| 商务英语考试BEC中级易错题（2015-12-15） |
| 第1、2、3、4、5、6、7、8题：This letter is in regard to the window glass business between our firm and the China National Light industrial Products Import & Export Corporation, Daren Branch and the Daren Window Glass Factory. 1. Our two sides sincerely worked in the past and the window glass business has already been done successfully. However, the quantity of products doesn't meet our requirements. This company wants to develop the trade and business further in this line. We now expect to begin working with all the other branches and window glass factories on the same basis ,i. e. compensation trade. 2. For the U. S. A. market, we require very large quantities of small cut sizes. Therefore, we are asking your prompt assistance to help us out in expanding glass-cutting business. We would highly appreciate it if you take this matter into consideration. We are certain that ,with your prompt cooperation, our purchases of Chinese window glass for sale in the U. S. A. market will very quickly increase to a large and substantial volume. With the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries ,the time is now right for a very quick and large increase in trade between us. 3. For your information, we are doing everything possible to cooperate in achieving our mutual goal of making the window glass business a very large one. We have offered to purchase various equipment for your Dairen factory which will increase its products, improve quality and raise its efficiency. We have offered to accept payment for this machinery in the form of buy-back of glass. We have also cooperated with the factory in making suggestions for better efficient packing and containerization. The factory has been very cooperative and receptive to our ideas. As we want to begin our business with the other branches too ,we plan to offer the same suggestions and proposals to purchase machinery for them. 4. From this letter, you can see that we are very sincere in our desire for a long-term relationship between our two countries and our firm and the various branches of the China National Light industrial Products Import and Export Corporation, Window Glass Departments . During our next visit to China, we will discuss the appointment of our firm as the exclusive agent for Chinese Window Glass in the U. S. A. market. Since we have discussed this question in the past ,we expect that the official appointment of our firm as the exclusive agent will be made during our next trip. Thank you for your prompt attention to the above. Best regards. Sincerely yours , Norman Goldstein Associates , INC Questions 13-16 . For questions 13-16 ,choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below. . For each paragraph(1-4) mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet. . Do not mark any letter twice. 13. Paragraph 1.......... . 14. Paragraph 2.......... 15. Paragraph 3. ......... 16. Paragraph 4..... . . .. . A Our hope for a long-term relationship B Our successful cooperation in the past C The diplomatic relations between our two countries D Our wish to increase the quantity of products E Our need of help in glass-cutting F Our goal to make the window glass business large G Improvement of equipment in Chinese factories Questions l7-20 . Using the information in the test ,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. When we visit your country again next time ,we hope you'11. . . . . . 18. On the basis of compensation trade ,we are going to. . . . . . 19. In order to enlarge our window glass business, we're doing our best to. . . . . . 20. To other branches that have business with us, we'll. . . . . . A take this problem into consideration. B develop and expand the trade and business further. C make our company the sole agent in China. D offer to buy equipment for them. E accept payment for this equipment. F start cooperation with other branches and factories. G cooperate with you and realize our common dream. |
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| 第9、10、11、12、13题：Our new and improved Bravo series of personal computers is designed to do calculations in a new way. . .. . ..example . . . . . . For example , the new Bravo MT has the same features of Intel's very fast Pentium 60MHz microprocessor. It's all the power you need to run an entire workgroup or the latest graphics-intensive programs, and processes even the most complicated mathematical calculations five times faster than the DX2/66. ...... 8...... It's perfect for the power user who demands high performance at an attractive price point. Also new from AST is our latest generation of Bravo LC desktops, a value line of energy efficient 486 personal computers. Our entire Bravo LC family ,while still affordable, has new muscle--Intel 486 microprocessors up to 100 MHz and a VESA Local Bus slot. Today, it's fast, tomorrow it could be even faster, if you choose to raise it to Intel's Pentium Over Drive processor. How about more performance in less space? The Bravo LP is a low profile 486 , loaded with award-winning engineering. ... ... 9 ... ... And the graphics RAM can be enlarged to ZMB for 64-bit processing. Our new Bravo NB notebook computers, recently named the number one of the 20 world's top notebook computers ,are some of our best examples of the Bravo family. ... ...10 ... ... It is particularly ideal for small businesses ,home offices ,and mobile users. With Bravo , there's something for everyone. Including high value , performance , and the most responsive around the-clock phone support anywhere. ... ... 11 ... ... By the way ,our 486 Bravos are all approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.... ... 12... ...For an AST reseller near you ,please call 800 876- 4 AST. Example: C A. Would you expect anything from the world's fifth largest (and growing )personal computer company? B. In addition ,you'll find .yourself in the enjoyment of free maintenance and transportation. C. If you want speed, power, expandability, and dazzling graphics performance at a very affordable price, you'll find it in our Bravo personal computers. D. The MT also comes with two AL-slots for graphic upgrades and installed windows-based software solutions. E. So , you'll save energy , money ,and perhaps a few trees. F. For instance, innovative security features help you keep your most confidential work to yourself. G. As a result, you need a certificate issued by the Environment Protection Agency if you buy a personal computer. H. The Bravo NB4/33 is even thinner, lighter ,faster , and more affordable- using very little power with a longer battery life. I. Finally, the DX2/66 is inferior to our Bravo MT in speed, function and graphics performance. |
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| 第14题：Because we Turks are famous for hospitality, you may just find yourself. . . √. . . Thinking therefore we're an important centre of modern civililzation. . . therefore. . . ISTANBUL For centuries, istanbul was the ce4tre of ancient civitisation. And today 36. it's easy to see why. Although much has changed, but Istabul is still 37. very central when traveling to the Middle East or Asia. And possibly 38. it's very central to the enjoyment of your trip as well as. On Turkish 39. Airlines ,you'll have the comfort of our modern planes which offer 40. to you extra room for your legs and wide Business Class seating ,not to mention the ordinary recreations. |
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| 第15题：In despite of the price we'll import this product. . . . . .spite. . . . . . The Sharp FO-9000 works in three steps. First ,you tell the machine 41. the size of the photo to be sent out ,and the FO-9000 scans it onto their 42. hard disk. Then, the fax sends the data though the phone lines 43. to the fax in other office, Finally ,the second fax recreates the image. 44. The machine measures 16 inches height by 18 wide by 17 deep 45. and weights88 pounds. The price is high: $ 63,990 a pair, since what use is only one? |
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| 第16、17、18、19、20、21、22题：1. You speak, while your secretary types down your words. 2. You have to speak slowly and very clearly. 3. One of these methods can be used when you are in a hurry. 4. While dictating ,you use some tapes. 5. One of the disadvantages of this method is that you are totally strange to the transcriber. 6. The dictation is done with your speaking, a machine's recording, and your secretary's transcribing. 7. The machine records your words and then provide the transcription. A. Dictation to your own secretary-"live" dictation, taken by a person who becomes familiar with your dictating characteristics. B. Dictation to a machine, with your secretary transcribing. Inexpensive cassette recorders provide great flexibility in dictation. You can dictate in the office, at home, in an automobile, in an airplane, and in any out-of-the-office situation. Your dictation tapes can be transcribed by being played back on modern transcribing equipment. C. Dictation to a machine, with a word-processing center providing the transcription in this case, the transcriber will probably not be familiar with your dictation manners and peculiarities. D. Other dictation methods, such as by telephone calls or by direct secretarial transcription at the typewriter. These methods are not routine but are used typically in "rush" situations. They require a slow voice speed and clear pronunciation. |
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| 第23、24、25、26、27题：. Read this memorandum. . Choose the lest sentence from the list A-I to fill each of the blanks. . For each blank (8-12) mark one letter (A-I) on your Answer Sheet. . De not mark any letter twice. . One answer has teen given as an example. MEMORANDUM To: Filma Williams ,school of Architecture From : Ram S. Johnson ,Physical Plant Operations Subject : Air-conditioning Installation Costs for East Hall. Date : 4.4.94 As you requested in your memo of March 15, we have studied the costs of installing air conditioning for the seven offices and two studio classrooms in Eest Hall ... ...example....`. . Office and Classroom installation Estimates were obtained from three contractors on the costs of covering the offices and classrooms ... ... 8... ... The work would take about three weeks. Because the central unit would be installed on the roof, some noise problems might occur during a four-or five-day period......9...... Sheet metal work to build out lest in the classes could be done on weekends , and the overtime labour costs of about $1,500 have been included in the estimates. Arrangements were not made to do the office space installation on weekends `.. ... 10... .. Additional Installation Because a larger installation, including a more powerful central unit, would be necessary to handle the halls and stairways ,an additional $6 , 000 would be required for the equipment. .....11 ...... If this additional work were delayed until a later time, a new central unit would be required along with changes in the pipe way ......12...... Summary The total job for the building would be about $ 35, 000 if done at one time. A two-stage installation would cost about $55 ,000. I can get official bids at your request. Example: A A As you suggested, we also sought information on the additional cost of air conditioning in the entrance halls and stairways. B All these three were in the $ 20,000 to $25,000 range. C This later installation would cost about $20,000. D However, class interruption should be minimal. E In the same way, each of these three would take at least one month. F Therefore ,the total cost was this $6 ,000 plus another $5,000. G Labour costs would be an additional S 5 ,000,bringing the total cost of the addition to $11 ,000. H Each faculty member could expect to have workers in the office for about one day. I So faculty members can continue their office work as usual. |
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| 第28、29、30、31、32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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| 第33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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| 第34、35、36、37、38、39、40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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| 第41题：Mr. Davidson works hardly every day and he is a model worker . . . hard. . . Dear Mrs. David, I received your letter dated December the 21st complaining 41. about the qualify of our TL135 camera! checked with our 42. manager and I am now answer your questions: Your can mail 43. the flawed camera to us and paying the postage by yourself. Then 44. upon receiving your package, we'll immediate send you a new one. 45. And the postage is on us. I look forward to hear from you. Thank your for your letter. |
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