1、剑桥商务英语(BEC)中级阅读全真试题来源: 日期:2007-12-26 阅读 3971 次 作者:NBPART ONEQuestions 1-7Look at the sentences below and the job advertisements on the opposite page.Which job does each sentence 1-7 refer to?For each sentence, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.You will need to use some of these let
2、ters more than once.1 You will be responsible for the operation of a computer system.2 You must be able to forecast what people will want to wear.3 You will be able to work with people from many different countries and backgrounds.4 You will have a qualification which covers two subject areas.5 It i
3、s necessary to have worked in this sector before.6 You will need to keep in contact with the headquarters of the organization.7 The advertisement emphasises the need to have a suitable approach to important people.ABUSINESS MANAGERYou will be responsible for our global business within specific count
4、ries and will have a good understanding of international distribution, possibly based on previous experience, plus the ability to work in markets that are highly varied in their culture. You will be fluent in a second language, be willing to travel extensively, and preferably have a degree.BDEPARTME
5、NT STORE BUYERBased at our head office in London, you will select and order stock from our suppliers in Italy. You will need to predict fashion trends and build a strong relationship with our Italian office. You will have gained your buying experience in womens fashion and will hold a degree in desi
6、gn with a business studies component.CLEGAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATORAs head of the legal office, your work will include managing the office IT network, typing reports, diary maintenance and supervision of another staff member. You will need good organizational skills in order to keep ahead of a varied
7、 workload. You will be dealing with senior executives and government officials, so a mature and efficient manner is essentialDREGIONAL LEISURE SITES MANAGERYou will be responsible for budgetary planning, contract negotiations, local marketing and effective administration. You will communicate freque
8、ntly with our main office using the latest technology. Your experience could be from any business sector but you should enjoy outdoor life and will ideally possess an estate management qualification.PART TWOQuestions 8-12Read the extract below from an article about the coffee industry.Choose the bes
9、t sentence from the list on the opposite page to fill each of the gaps.For each gap 8-12, mark one letter (A-I)on your Answer Sheet.Do not use any letter more than once.Coffee is worth approximately $50-60bn per annum in terms of world sales. It is a truly international commodity, and today more tha
10、n 50 countries in the world grow coffee beans. (example) _I_. ICO organization helps coffee producers and promotes coffee conumption worldwide.ICO estimates that world production next year will reach 97.5 million bags.11.3 million bags higher than the current year. (8) _. As the largest producing co
11、untry, Brazil is particularly important in the coffee world. In 1994 Brazil was responsible for 25% of world production, Colombia was next with 13.4%, Indonesia had 7.5%, Mexico 4.7%, Guatemala 3.8% and Ethiopia and Vietnam were equal with 3.4%.Coffee is a tough crop, and can be grown in areas where
12、 it is difficult or impossible to grow other crops. (9) However, disease is always problem for coffee production, as we can see in some parts of South America at the moment.ICO is active in educating farmers about avoiding disease and dealing with problems when they occur.The distribution chain vari
13、es from country to country, explains Pablo Dubois. In most countries the smaller farmers sell their crop to a local trader, who then sells it on to exporters. There are, however, other distribution systems. (10) _. Some countries, like Vietnam, have special government marketing organizations for cof
14、fee.Coffee prices often vary greatly from one year to the next. In 1997, for example, there was a large rise in the world price, which was immediately felt by the consumer. Rising prices always result in a drop in sales, which will have a bad effect on those developing countries, which are highly de
15、pendent on foreign exchange from coffee exports. (11)_.In the opinion of Pablo Dubois, the biggest problem for his organisation is to create greater consumer awareness of the different varieties of coffee and different ways of preparing it. (12)_. ICO is therefore concentrating its promotional activ
16、ities on Russia and China. It is also encouraging environmentally friendly coffee production, and last years seminar on coffee and the environment created a lot of interest.The future looks bright for the coffee industry. It is estimated that consumption over the next few years will continue to rise
17、 steadily. New markets like Eastern Europe and China are expected to develop fast.A. As a result, the membership now represents 94% of all exporters and 60% of all importers.B. In some of these countries, this can amount to as much as 50% of all export earning.C. In North America, most consumers alr
18、eady have above average knowledge of the range available.D. For example, frost and wind are particularly damaging to coffee crops.E. Larger coffee growers, for example, frequently export directly.F. The main reason for this is higher Brazilian output as production recovers from weather damage to cro
19、ps.G. It is cultivated in mountain regions which can only be reached by animal transport, and in other difficult areas where modern agricultural equipment cannot be used.H. This is because there is a demand for coffee in Germany, and it is also sold in the UK and in the US.I. This make the coffee in
20、dustry fairly universal, according to Pablo Dubois, Head of the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), based in London.BEC 中级作文全真试题来源: 日期:2007-10-12 阅读 1003 次 作者:NBWRITINGQUESTIONS 46 and 47 PART ONEQuestion 46You are the training manager of a company which has won a large export order. You have b
21、een asked to organize foreign language training for some of your staff.Write a memo of 40-50 words to staff:explaining why the courses are necessarysaying which members of staff should attendannouncing when the courses will startWrite on your Answer Sheet.RART TWOQuestion 47Your company exports to a
22、 number of countries around the world. The company is looking for new agents for international freight.Read the two advertisements below, on which you have made some notes.Then, using the notes, write a short report for the Export Sales Manager, covering all your points and saying which agent you re
23、commend.Write 120-140 words.Write on your Answer Sheet.2004 年 BEC 中级考试口语试题来源: 日期:2006-10-13 阅读 675 次 作者:NB2004Part IIA: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Meeting foreign clients for the first time* Foreign language skills* Knowledge of cultural differences*B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Deciding whether to buy
24、or rent office equipment* Cost* Speed of technological change*C: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Aiming to increase staff productivity* Offering bonuses* Creating a pleasant environment*A: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Choosing transport for a business trip* Convenience* Cost-effectiveness*B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT
25、WHEN .?Aiming for promotion* Quality of performance* Company loyalty*C: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Exporting goods or services for the first time* Personal contacts* Professional advice* Part IIIYour company is sending a small group of employees away together for three days to encourage them to work a
26、s a team.You have been asked to help plan the programme.Discuss the situation together, and decide:* what practical arrangements the company needs to make before the trip* what work and leisure activities would be suitable for the group2005 年 BEC 中级考试口语试题来源: 日期:2006-10-13 阅读 594 次 作者:NB2005Part IIA:
27、 WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Trying to attract new staff* Competitive wages* Company reputation*B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Preparing to go away on a business trip* Informing colleagues and clients* Deleting essential tasks*C: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Planning corporate hospitality* Guest list* Type of
28、 event*A: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Writing a newspaper advertisement for a job vacancy* Description of the work* Experience needed by applicants*B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Delegating work to others* Clear instructions* Choice of person for the task*C: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN .?Designing a company we
29、bsite* Type of information to include* Different language versions*Part IIIYour company is planning to introduce an internal magazine to keep staff informed of company developments.You have been asked to help plan the staff magazine.Discuss the situation together, and decide:* what type of information to include in the magazine* which types of staff should contribute to the magazine BEC 中级阅读全真试题(四)来源: 日期:2005-09-04 阅读 486 次 作者:NB