剑桥商务英语初级模拟41.docx

1、剑桥商务英语初级模拟41剑桥商务英语初级模拟41READINGPART ONEQuestions 1-5 Look at questions 1-5. In each question, which sentence is correct? For each question, mark one letter (A, B, orC. on your Answer Sheet.1、 MEMO To: Tom From: Mike The publicity leaflets for the new car will not be back from the printers until Frid

2、ay 13 April. A. We might have the leaflets before 13 April. B. We wont have the leaflets before 13 April. C. We are sure to have the leaflets before 13 April.2、 Business Club Annual Dinner Tickets on sale from the next week advanced purchase essential. A. Queue here to buy tickets for this event. B.

3、 You must have tickets for this event. C. Tickets are now on sale for this event.3、 I am sorry but the files will not be available until 25 January. The files can be delivered A. immediately. B. before 25 January. C. after 25 January.4、 Please inform the supervisor if this photocopier runs out of in

4、k. The supervisor A. needs to know if there is no ink in the photocopier. B. should repair the photocopier if it prints badly. C. will tell you how to repair the photocopier without ink.5、 Boarding times: 30 minutes before departure time for domestic and I hour for international flights. A. You must

5、 get to the airport earlier if you are about to go abroad. B. It takes thirty minutes to check in for domestic flights. C. More time is requested for international flights before taking off.PART TWOQuestions 6-10 Look at the list below. It shows a number of tasks that staff need to do in order to or

6、ganize an anniversary party for their company. For questions 6-10, decided which task (A-H) would be most suitable for each person on the opposite page. For each question, mark the correct letter (A-H) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once. A. Find suitable place to hold party B

7、. Organize food and drinks (catering specialist needed) C. Create attractive invitations and posters D. Find guest speaker-e, g. a local business leader good at public speaking E. Type address labels for invitations F. Book local hotel accommodation for guests G. Select and check availability of ent

8、ertainers H. Meet and greet guests on arrival (confident person required)6、 Andrew Taylor used to work for a PR company, so he has good social skills and mixes well at public events.7、 Robin Richards is skilled in art and computer-aided design, and previously worked for a publicity company.8、 Fiona

9、Murphy used to work for a local business producing CDs and has contacts with performers in the music business.9、 Since working as an office manager, Mary Smith has gained experience of booking large local venues for entertainment events.10、 John Albright, who worked briefly as a hotel porter, has de

10、veloped accurate keyboard skills since he joined the company.PART THREE Questions 11-15 Look at the charts below. It shows road accident figures in different countries from 1992 to 1999. Which figure does each sentence (11-15) describe? For each sentence, mark one letter (A-H) on your Answer Sheet.

11、Do not use any letter more than once.Road Accident Figures ABCDEFGH19921993199419951996199719981999Bilgium10798908487889084Denmark2625192120202017ltaly279276244239227218216230U.K.360354332333354356358342Spain99105999710410711619Numbers are in 1,000s 11、 In which year was the number of accidents equa

12、l to that of the year before and after it in Denmark?12、 In which year did the U. K. have the most accidents?13、 In which year did Spain suffer the fewest accidents?14、 From which year on did Belgium have a steady rise in the number of accidents?15、 From which year on did Italy have several years of

13、 steady fall in the number of accidents?PART FOUR Questions 16-22 Read the following passage. Are the sentences (16-22) “Right” or “Wrong”? If there isnt enough information to answer “Right” or “Wrong”, choose “Doesnt say”. For each sentence, mark one letter (A, B orC. on your Answer sheet. The Insp

14、iron and the Others DELL INSPIRON notebooks are designed for small businesses which demand better performance and more advanced technology at lower prices. The Inspiron is not as expensive as other notebooks, and it is smaller and lighter. The advanced design of the Inspiron makes it easy to upgrade

15、. This same design makes it more reliable than other notebooks. Dells low price includes higher quality service and support. And we promise faster delivery of your new computer, usually within 6 to 10 days after receiving your order. For a better notebook, buy Dell.16、 The Inspiron is less reliable

16、than other notebooks. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say17、 It is not as advanced as other notebooks. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say18、 It is more reliable than other notebooks. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say19、 Service and support is included in the price. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say20、 The Insp

17、iron is more expensive than its competitors. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say21、 The Inspiron is bigger than other notebooks A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt say22、 Buying Inspiron can get a discount. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesnt sayPART FIVE Questions 23-28 Look at the article below about psychology in bu

18、siness and the questions. For each question (23-28) that follows, choose the correct answer. Mark one letter (A, B or C ) on you Answer Sheet. Psychology in Business Nowadays it is often not enough to be an expert in your own field of business, It helps to apply a little psychology to your business

19、dealings. Some psychological study shows that all have different perceptions, which affect our expectations and attitudes in life in general and in our business dealings. Our attitudes and perceptions of other people affect our relationships with them. Perceptions can often be more important than re

20、ality. When taking part in a business meeting or negotiation, it can be useful to think about how you see yourself in the business relationship. Some people perceive themselves as being in the stronger position, others consider themselves as a weaker. This immediately creates a win or lose situation

21、. If people put themselves and their opposite number somewhere between the two positions, they are more likely to work together to find common interests and to end up with a win situation in which both parties achieve something. This outcome not only leaves people feeling satisfied but also contribu

22、tes towards a successful, long-term relationship. In most business dealings, it is important to work on relationships and the establishment of rapport. This includes thinking about common interests, rather than conflicting positions. It is useful, therefore, in a discussion to consider your opposite

23、 numbers approach and to consider the best way of dealing with that person. If youre dealing with a skeptical person who does not like to take risks, you will need to build up his trust and enable him to have confidence in you. If you are dealing with various people of different professional backgro

24、unds, it may help to consider varying your approach or presentation so that it is more relevant and interesting to the particular person with whom you are dealing. For example, people with a financial background often respond well to graphic input and a linear approach. So if you can adapt your appr

25、oach to your customer or business colleague, he or she is more likely to identify with you and therefore cooperate with you.23、 According to the passage, our attitudes and perceptions of other people A. have nothing to do with business dealings. B. exert some influence on our relationships with them

26、. C. change greatly when we fail to reach an agreement in a business dealing.24、 Which outcome of the following would be desirable in a business negotiation according to the passage? A. One party is more likely to make a fortune and the other end up without obtaining anything. B. One party is to get

27、 more than the other by taking advantage of the other party. C. Both parties are more likely to cooperate to find common interests and achieve something in the end.25、 What is essential in most business dealings according to the passage? A. To build successful and long-term business relationships, i

28、ncluding considering common interests. B. To make use of good relationships with the business partner and make more profit. C. To consider only the conflicting positions in a business dealing so as to take an advantage position.26、 According to the passage, people with a financial background A. alwa

29、ys react well to practical demonstration and a “hands on” approach. B. often respond well to graphic input and a linear approach. C. usually prefer strong visual information.27、 When we do business with various kinds of people, we should A. maintain an advantageous position all the time. B. expand o

30、ur market share as much as possible. C. change our methods and use suitable approach to deal with different people.28、 Which of the following best summarize the passage? A. Application of a little psychology helps people in their business dealings. B. A little knowledge of psychology is a dangerous thing.