商务英语考试BEC中级易错题(2018/11/6) |
第1、2、3、4、5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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第6、7、8、9、10、11、12、13、14、15、16、17、18、19、20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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第21、22、23、24、25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26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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第27、28、29、30、31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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