1、剑桥商务英语中级考试试题及答案解析五剑桥商务英语中级考试试题及答案解析(五)一、中READING（PART ONE ）（共7小题,共7.0分） Read these sentences . Which type does each sentence (1-7) describe? For each sentence mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet.第1题ASherwood House is only a stones throw away from the city centre and yet provides a stre
2、ss- free and relaxing atmosphere for your business meetings. We have six meeting rooms, each with full conference facilities. Our reception desk is staffed around the clock, ready to deal with any calls; our highly experienced catering staff are responsible for an exciting variety of menus at afford
3、able prices.BThe Manor Hotel is committed to giving you the perfect conference environment. As part of an extensive investment programme, all our meeting rooms have been upgraded to include the most up-to-date facilities. Our wide range of rooms will meet every possible need one-to- one interviews,
4、seminars, product launches, major presentations etc. We also guarantee to return your fee, should you be disappointed with our service.CBroomfield Hall, a magnificent country house set in 80 acres of peaceful parkland, has been completely refurbished in order to re-create the elegance and comfort of
5、 times gone by. We have extensive conference facilities and specialist staff, dedicated to the success of your business event. We also offer special deals on accommodation for large delegations.DThe Carlton Hotel, conveniently situated just minutes from the motorway, is the ideal venue for your conf
6、erence. Not only do we offer superb hospitality, but our fully equipped business centre provides a complete typing and copying service, included in the conference fee. The restaurant also enjoys an excellent reputation, offering everything from a midday sandwich to a formal dinner. This conference c
7、entre is well known for the quality of its food.【正确答案】：D【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 根据题意：这个会议中心因食物质量而闻名。段落D在谈Carlton Hotel的时候提到“The restaurant also enjoys an excellent reputation，offering everything from midday sandwich to a formal dinner.”即：饭店从午餐的三明治到正餐都赢得美誉。故选D。拓展be well known for或be famous for“因而闻名”。第2题D
8、iscounts are available for some clients.【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 根据题意：部分客户可以享受优惠。段落C主要介绍的是Broomfield Hall.根据“We also offer special deals on accommodation for large delegations”即：我们还为大的代表团在食宿方面提供特殊待遇。故选C。拓展 deal这里指待遇。第3题There is someone on duty here at all times.【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 本题题意：这里
9、总是有人值班。段落A介绍的是Sherwood House这个商务会议场所。根据“Our reception desk is staffed around the clock”即：我们的接待台24小时有人值班。故选A。拓展 on duty“值班”；at all times“总是”； around the clock“二十四小时，全天”。第4题The very latest conference equipment is available here.【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 根据题意：这里有最新的会议设备。段落B谈的是Manor Hotel，通过“all our m
10、eeting rooms have been upgraded to include the most up-to-date facilities”可以得知这里的会议室拥有最新的设备。故选B。第5题This conference centre now has a traditional atmosphere.【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 根据题意：这一会议中心现在有传统氛围。段落C中介绍Broomfield Hall时提到“has been completely refurbished in order to re-recreate the elegance and
11、comfort of times gone by”即：这里被重新翻修，目的就是重新制造过去的典雅和舒适。故选C。第6题Secretarial support is available at no extra charge.【正确答案】：D【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 根据题意：本中心免费提供秘书性质服务。段落D在介绍Carlton Hotel时谈到了“our fully equipped business centre provides a complete typing and copying service”即：配备齐全的商务中心还提供打字复印服务。故选D。第7题The cent
12、re is willing to give a refund if a client is not completely satisfied.【正确答案】：B【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 根据题意：如果客户不满意，中心愿意退款。段落B在谈Manor Hotel的时候提到“We also guarantee to return your fee，should you be disappointed with our service”即：如果你对我们的服务感到失望，我们保证退还费用。所以可以推断此处谈的是Manor Hotel。故选B。二、中READING（PART TWO ）（共5小题
13、,共5.0分） Read this text. Choose the best sentence below to fill in each of the gaps. For each gap 1-5, mark one letter A-G on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice.第1题Several types of financial risks are encountered in international marketing. The major problems include commercial, politica
14、l and foreign exchange risks. Commercial risks are handled essentially as normal credit risks encountered in everyday business. They include solvency, default, or refusal to pay bills. The major risk, (1)which can only be dealt with through consistently effective management and marketing. One unique
15、 risk encountered by the international marketer involves financial adjustments. Such risk is encountered when a controversy arises about the quality of goods delivered, a dispute over contract terms, or (2)One company, for example, shipped several hundred tons of dehydrated potatoes to a distributor
16、 in Germany. The distributor tested the shipment and declared it to be below acceptable taste and texture standards. The alternatives for the exporter were reducing the price, reselling the potatoes, or shipping them home again, each involving considerable cost. Political risk relates to the problem
17、s of war or revolution, currency inconvertibility, expropriation or expulsion, and restriction or cancellation of import licenses. Political risk is an environmental concern for all businesses. Management information systems and effective decision-making processes are the best defenses against polit
18、ical risks. As many companies have discovered sometimes there is no way to avoid political risk, (3). Exchange-rate fluctuations inevitably cause problems, but for many years, most firms could take protective action to minimize their unfavourable effects. Floating exchange rates of the worlds major
19、currencies have forced all marketers (4). International Business Machine Corporation, for example, reported that exchange losses resulted in a dramatic 21.6 percent drop in their earnings in the third quarter of 1981. (5)devaluations of major currencies were infrequent and usually could be anticipat
20、ed, but exchange rate fluctuations in the float system are daily affairs.ABefore rates were permitted to floatBcommercial, political and foreign exchange risks.Cso marketers must be prepared to assume them or give up doing business in a particular marketDCorporation can take some measure to avoid fi
21、nancial risks.Ehowever, is competitionFany other disagreement over which payment is withheldGto be especially aware of exchange-rate fluctuations and the need to compensate for them in their financial planning【正确答案】：E【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 根据上下文，作者举例介绍了商业风险的种类They include solvency，default，接着话题一转，介绍了商业风
22、险中最主要的风险The major risk因此，应有关联词(然而/尽管如此)作为承接加以强调，并且系动词应该为单数。故选E。第2题【正确答案】：F【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 根据上下文，作者在举例的时候连续用到了三个短语，第一个短语中用到的是controversy，第二个是dispute，我们在第三个短语中找同义词即为F选项中的disagreement。故选F。第3题【正确答案】：C【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 前面句子中出现了as引导的从句，根据前后文我们推断为因果关系。故选C。第4题【正确答案】：G【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 此处考查的是force sb
23、 to to sth句型，即强迫某人做某事。故选G。第5题【正确答案】：A【本题分数】：1.0分【答案解析】精析 这道题因为是句首，所以第一个单词的第一个字母需要大写，用排除法我们直接选择 A或D，但本部分讲的是汇率波动风险。故选A。三、中READING（PART THREE ）（共6小题,共6.0分） Read the article and the questions on the opposite page. For each question 1 -6, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer
24、 you choose.第1题FAMILY BUSINESSES A great many people maybe at some stage in their lives consider setting up a business with their family members. The idea may seem very attractive, but the reality of working with someone close to you can often cause unforeseen problems. 80% of family-run businesses
25、think that when times get tough, love, romance or family bonds will see them through. But the fact is that although 70% of businesses are family-run, only 40% of these companies survive to the second generation. Why do so many family businesses fail? While money has traditionally been thought to be
26、the root of all difficulties, the major problem is much more clear. In businesses which dont have family ties or relationships, people find it easier to communicate and to say what is on their mind. In contrast, with family businesses, people often make the mistake of thinking they know what views o
27、ther family members have without actually discussing with them. There is one strategy which should be used in all family businesses to protect potential problems. As time goes by, one partner may lose interest or not work as effectively as they are expected to. If each partners responsibilities are
28、identified from the start so that they know exactly what is required of them, difficulties are less likely to arise as the business develops. It is also recommended to ask yourselves a few what if questions before starting a family business. For example, what if one of the partners brought a friend
29、into the family business and others didnt like this person? What would you do? To avoid this kind of problem, you should talk it over amongst yourselves. This sort of research can make you aware of both your own attitudes and the attitudes of the other members of the family before problems actually
30、occur. Contracts are another potential problems. Too many family businesses are run on the most informal terms. People often think it is unfriendly to ask a relative to sign a contract outlining the terms of a business venture. But you should treat the family business like any other business and be
31、professional to draw up a contract. Whether the business is profitable or not, it is supposed who owns the shares must be clearly defined and written into a formal contract. It must also be clear who is running the company. Some family businesses take a vote on every decision. Perhaps this exercise
32、in democracy should be applauded, but it created so many complications that in the end the business failed. Even a small committee can sometimes be too large. In matters affecting the entire company. only one of you should be the decision-maker. He or she doesnt have to be the largest shareholder, but should be the one best able to lead the business. Another type of problem arises when a relative decides to join an already
