商务英语考试BEC中级易错题(2018/11/5) |
第1、2、3、4、5、6、7、8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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第9、10、11、12、13、14、15、16题:Dear Sir or Madam : We received your letter dated 2nd July, expressing your dissatisfaction with the present level of your sales in Nigeria. We shall try to explain as briefly as possible how it is that your competitors are doing so well so that you may see why it is that we are not. We shall also suggest ways of improving the present situation. Our difficulties may be summarized as follows : 1. Your competitors pay for extensive advertising in newspapers and magazines that reach every corner of Nigeria. We receive no financial help for advertising and do not receive sufficient commission to pay for it ourselves. 2. The company referred to in your letter sent a two-man team on a tour of six provinces in a specially equipped lorry containing the models they wished to publicize. Their agent had arranged displays in the towns they were due to visit and had announced them in the local press. With such backing from the manufacturer ,high sales are inevitable ! 3. What sells well in Europe does not necessarily sell well elsewhere. Your competitors know this and plan accordingly. They give maximum publicity to three or four models that are sure to sell well here. We would suggest that you do the same and concentrate on the 98cc Speedy, the 250cc Hunter and the 350cc Hawk. 4. In spite of the excellent containership service between England and West Africa we are still having to wait for too long for orders to be shipped. Once they have placed an order, customers are impatient to receive it. Our present commission of 10/00 does not allow us to undertake sales tours in other regions. Nigeria covers an area of over 350 , 000 square miles and our present commission will not stand the expense of such trips. If you are prepared to increase our commissions ,contribute to our travel expenses on the longer journeys and back us with advertising. We are convinced that we can do as well as your competitors. We look forward to your comments. Yours faithfully , Williams and Co. 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 (AG) on your Answer Sheet. . Do not mark any letter twice. 13. Paragraph 1.......... 14. Paragraph 2.......... 15. Paragraph 3.......... 16. Paragraph 4.......... A Deliveries and commission B A two-man team C Proper models. D More advertisements E Your competitors' successful methods F Expenses for trips G Sales promotions Questions 17-20 17. We are going to give a brief explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18. Your competitors' advertisements often appear in popular publications 19. Hear is our suggestion that you follow their example and. . . . . . . . . 20. If you give us more financial assistance ,we believe., - . . . . . . . . - A. Why your competitors are doing better than us. B. that they wished to publicize. C. that we can catch up with your competitors. D. that you concentrate on three models. E. that are sure to sell well. F. which they would certainly visit. G. that reach every corner of Nigeria. |
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第17题:Your watch will be a masterpiece ,reflected your value. . . . reflecting. . . . . For more than a century any a half, Patek Phillippe has been known 41. as the finest watch in the world. The reason is simple that this 42. Watch is made differently. It is made by using technologies that 43. other have lost or forgotten. If a particularly patek phillippe 44. movement needs four years of continuous work to bring to perfect, 45. we will teke four years The result will be a watch that is unlikely any other watches you have ever seen. |
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第18、19、20、21、22、23、24、25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26、27、28、29、30、31、32、33、34、35、36、37、38、39、40题:The dynamic developing economies of the world are ripe with potential. Not only have they ... ...example... ... extraordinary levels of ... ... 21 ... ... , but we believe this looks set continue , backed by ... ... 22 ... ... inflows of foreign investment. Fidelity Emerging Mark, Fund is ... ..23... ... to help you capitalize on this promising outlook. The ......24... ... to real success in Emerging Markets is research and resources, of Fidelity's foremost ...... 25 ...... As the world's largest ..... 26 ...... investment management organization , we can draw upon a (n) ... ... 27 .. ... network of offices covering developing economies across Asia ,Latin America and Europe. This local presence means we can ...... 28...... a hands-on approach ,searching out a capitalizing on investment ... ...29... ... as soon as they come to light. As a result, Fidelity I become one of the world's ...... 30...... names in emerging stockmarkets : where we ......31...... manage 5pounds billion ? So act now to ......32...... out more about the Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund ---and get the potential of these dynamic markets teamed with the strength of the Fidelity organization. For more ... ... 33 ... , call us , free of ... ... 34 ... ... , from any of the countries below. If you ... ...35... `.. elsewhere ,please use the UK number or post or fax the coupon. Example: A. denied B. climbed C. demonstrated D. mentioned Answer: C 21. A. growth B. decrease C. height D. diminish 22. A. slow B. increasing C. reducing D. fast 23. A. thought B. designed C. considered D. supposed 24. A. road B. method C. reason D. key 25. A. words B. slogans C. ways D. strengths 26. A. independent B. wealthy C. prosperous D. national 27. A. intensive B. thick C. narrow D. extensive 28. A. move B. apply C. reply D. demand 29. A. situations B. disadvantages C. opportunities D. conditions 30. A. few B. many C. honourable D. leading 31. A. currently B. formerly C. recently D. likely 32. A. look B. discover C. find D. learn 33. A. news B. data C. information D. knowledge 34. A. money B. pay C. fee D. charge 35. A. live B. wait C. talk D. sleep |
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