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1、書山有路勤為徑，學(xué)海無涯苦作舟。祝愿天下莘莘學(xué)子：學(xué)業(yè)有成，金榜題名！語言類考試復(fù)習(xí)資料大全劍橋商務(wù)英語中級(jí)模擬5劍橋商務(wù)英語中級(jí)模擬5READINGPART ONE Look at the statements below and the information on transport on the opposite page. Which section (A, B, C, or D) does each statement 17, refer to? For each statement 17, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answe

2、r Sheet. You will need to use some of these letters more than once. A What is to happen about transport? Evidently there are huge and important changes in prospect. A decade or so from now, there will have been yet another transformation in the way in which people and their goods are moved from plac

3、e to place. Old techniques are being faced with attenuation or even extinction, sometimes because better methods of traveling have come along but sometimes simply because the old methods have become intolerable. B The development of recent decades most obviously likely to be continued is the tendenc

4、y for alternative methods of travel to coexist, and so to offer potential travelers a choice. Within large cities, underground transport is usually and alternative to several ways of traveling on the surface. Roads, railways and airlines are in competition, and there are still people who cross the N

5、orth Atlantic by sea. (Most freight goes that way, of course.) C Oil tankers could decisively affect the pattern of petroleum distribution from the major oilfields and at the same time encourage the pipeline, which offers the simplest and often the cheapest means of bulk transport. Then, there is th

6、e Boeing 747 aircraft, which is likely to do for people what the huge takers will do for petroleum trunk be increasingly troublesome. All these changes, promised or merely possible in the pattern of transport, have in common what is, in the broadest sense, and economic stimulus. D Fast transport bet

7、ween cities separated by a few hundred miles is becoming urgently necessary in densely populated areas. The United States Government is financing a number of exploratory investigations bearing on specific problems linking the major cities on the Atlantic seaboard. However, it remains to be seen whet

8、her the result will really beyond schemes for patching up the existing railway network to some of the more ambitious schemes which are sometimes heard ofmonorails, pneumatic tubes with trains inside, and deep bored tunnels intended to enable trains to oscillate from city to another with no expenditu

9、re of energy except for overcoming friction and air resistance. 1. Several means of travel will be present together, in which each can replace the others.答案:B2. The coming ten years will see likely changes in transport.答案:A3. Basically transportation plans for the future are made in the light of eco

10、nomic considerations.答案:C4. One of reasons that old transport method will disappear is that we can not bear it.答案:A5. Improvements in the speed of transport between cities are needing immediate attention.答案:D6. Future communities should be planned with transportation efficiency as a major considerat

11、ion.答案:D7. Railways and airlines want to win passengers from each other.答案:BPART TWO Read the article below about Armani flagship store in Shanghai. Choose the best sentence from the opposite page to fill each of the gaps. For each gap 812, mark one letter (AG) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any l

12、etter more than once. ARMANI STYLE COMES TO SHANGHAI Italian designer Giorgio Armani opened a flagship store on Saturday on Shanghais famed Bund, joining a wave of foreign designers targeting Chinas new rich. The opening of a 1,100 square-meter group of specialty shops drew curious stares from elder

13、ly men taking their morning stroll down the row of early 20th century buildings. They peered through the windows at sandals and handbags costing far more than most Shanghainese earn in a mouth. The Italian designer plans to open as many as 30 stores on the Chinese mainland by 2008. This is the long-

14、term vision for the brand in China, said Armani. I know Shanghai is changing very quickly. Theres an enormous feeling of contrast between old and new. Everyone is talking about Shanghai these days. 1 They include Italian designer Salvatore Ferragano and French designer Louis Vuitton. British sports

15、car maker Jaguar used Shanghai as the site for revealing its new XJ model. Luxury brands Maserati and Bentley also have showrooms. Armani wouldnt give any forecast of sale from Three on the Bund, in a 1916 building facing the Huangpu River. It also features an Evian Spa, a barbershop with individual

16、 boxes outfitted with CD and DVD players, an art gallery and a restaurant set up by celebrity French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. We invest here not expecting to make real returns immediately, said Robert Triefus, an Armani spokesman. Were absolutely convinced that this is a good time to get into

17、 this market. Armani already has a small presence on Chinas mainland with a boutique in the basement of Beijings Palace Hotel and another in the southern business center of Shenzhen, which borders Hong Kong. 2 It said it was considering the mainland as a location for its chain of Armani Hotels, now

18、on the drawing board. The company said its sales on the mainland rose 17 percent last year, though it didnt give dollar figures. Were seeing lots of mainlanders coming over to Hong Kong, but we have an equally strong, growing customer base on the mainland, Triefus said. Armani plans to open two more

19、 boutiques in Shanghai later this year. At the boutique on the Bund, a slender black silk blouse will set buyers back the equivalent of US 1,150 more than the average Chinese earns in a year. A pair of slim sandals is US 424, while other prices range up to about US 2,400. The lowest-priced item spot

20、ted, a salmon pink T-shirt for US 120. 3 Luxury brands such as Armaniand even Haagen-Dazs, which charges US 3 for single-scoop of ice creamfocus on the richest level of Chinese consumers who are not afraid to spend. 4 The number is not big, but its a sharp increase. A lot more Chinese could not affo

21、rd the brand-name items, so instead they buy brand-name accessories, like purses, ties and shoes. The latest information from the luxury goods industry has shown that brand-name makers will be more aggressive this year. 5 And Cartier will expand its number of outlets from three to 15 in three years.

22、 Jacques Franck Dossin, analyst with the US-based Goldman Sachs, said that Chinas luxury market will develop at the highest speed in the coming 10 years and take second place in the world, with the largest customer group. A Another strong trend is the return to traditional lingerie fabrics such as s

23、atin and washable silks. B Economist Yue Zheng from the accounting firm Price Waterhouse Coopers, believes that Shanghais market for luxury items has over 100, 000 stable customers. C Haagen-Dazs will open at least another 10 stores on the mainland, Louis Vuitton two to three. D They peered through

24、the windows at sandals and handbags costing far more than most Shanghainese earn in a mouth. E Shanghai already is home to an army of foreign designer boutiques targeting the new rich. F The company opened its first outlet on Chinese territory in 2002 with a megastore in Hong Kong. G Shanghai is the

25、 richest city on the mainland and is seeing a lot of people taking to the high-spending lifestyle. 1.答案:E2.答案:F3.答案:G4.答案:B5.答案:CPART THREE Read the article below about family business, and the questions on the opposite page. For each question 1318, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer She

26、et for the answer you choose. FAMILY BUSINESSES Many people at some stage in their lives consider setting up a business with their partner or other members of their family. The idea may seem very appealing, but the reality of working with someone close to you can often create unforeseen problem. 80%

27、 of family-run businesses 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 into the second generation. Why do so many family businesses fail? While money has tra

28、ditionally been thought of as the root of all difficulties, the major problem is much more basic. In businesses which dont have family tie 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 th

29、inking they know what views other family members have without actually discussing with them. There is one strategy which should be employed in all family businesses to protect future problems. As time goes by, one partner may lose interest or not work as effectively as they are expected to. If each

30、partners responsibilities are 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

31、the partners brought a friend into the business and the others didnt like this person? What would you all do? To avoid this kind of situation, 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

32、 family before problem actually occur. Contracts are another potential problem area. Too many family businesses are run on the most informal terms. People often think it an insult to ask a relative to sign a contract outlining the terms of a business venture. But you should treat the family business

33、 like any other business and get a professional to draw up a contract. Whether the business is profitable or not, it is supposed that the shares and who owns them must be clearly defined and written into a formal agreement. It must also be clear who is running the company. Some family businesses tak

34、e a vote one every decision. Perhaps this exercise 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

35、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 established business. In these cases, you should do everything you can to avoid favourism. It is important to avoid puttin

36、g him straight into any kind of managerial position. Instead, encourage him to learn not only the company but the people who make it work by working on the shop floor on the assembly line. They have to prove to be a valuable asset not to the family but to the business. 1. Why many people find it att

37、ractive to start a family business?A.Because there would be abundant capital for operation.B.Because family bonds are helpful in overcoming difficulties.C.Because they hope to survive for generations.D.Because they can make profits without unforeseen problems.答案:B2. According to the passage, why so

38、many family-run businesses fail to survive?A.Because they are frequently facing financial problems.B.Because the family members in these companies do not trust each other.C.Because there are often communicative problems within family members.D.Because they do not focus on family ties.答案:C3. Which of

39、 the following can help avoid future problems in family businesses?A.Dont bring friends into your business.B.Clarify each family members responsibility.C.Ask your friends what you should do during tough times.D.Persuade others to like the person you introduce.答案:B4. Why do people seldom sign contrac

40、ts with relatives?A.They wholly trust each otherB.Because they prefer casual relationship.C.There are potential; dangers with contracts.D.It is believed to hurt the feeling of relatives.答案:D5. Why a democracy on every decision may also cause problems?A.It creates few opportunities for employees.B.It

41、 is controlled within the family.C.Small committees have to be set up.D.Sometimes there are too many people involved in decision making.答案:D6. What should be done when a relative decides to join?A.Try not to be partial.B.Help him to gain popularity among employees.C.Never promote him to a higher pos

42、ition.D.Encourage him to find proof for his knowledge.答案:APART FOUR Read the article below about marketing. Choose the best word or phrase to fill each gap from A, B, C, or D on the opposite page. For each question 1933, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet. Marketing Mergers agencie

43、s find out whether there is a demand for a product and what sort of demand it is. They will want to know if there are competitors to the product they are going to place; who will use itmen, women, or both; will there be only one section of men or women who will use it; would a low price 1 more custo

44、mers, or would they need to add something to it to make it popular, or change its packaging 2 it? For the 3 , to these and other questions they will make a surveyan examinationof the market. The survey most people are 4 with is the questionnaire, where a 5 a specially selected group of peopleare ask

45、ed questions about products they use and why they buy them. But market research techniques can be more complicated than this, 6 , for example, a group of people discussing a subject, say, 7 hygiene, to find out if a new toothpaste will sell. Tests may be made by giving away 8 samples of the new prod

46、uct, or reactions to a brand namethe name of a productmay be studied to find out whether a new product will be 9 on the market. From the information 10 , the marketing company can prepare their advertising campaignthe 11 plan. There are two types of advertisingproduct and brand advertising. Product

47、advertising tells people that a new invention or device is being sold. Perhaps a new design of typewriters with special 12 , or a new pen that is easier to use. Brand advertising tells people there is a new name on the 13 . A product, what is does, and how it is made, could be the same as 14 , for e

48、xample soap powder, but its name is different. In the UK there are basically 15 two detergent, or soap companies which produce hundreds of brand names for powders that are really the same product. 1.A.attractB.caterC.frightenD.apply答案:A2.A.reproduceB.repeatC.redesignD.reuse答案:B3.A.dateB.answersC.inf

49、ormationD.message答案:C4.A.generalB.connectedC.awareD.familiar答案:B5.A.sampleB.crowdC.modelD.volunteer答案:A6.A.relatingB.showingC.involvingD.making答案:D7.A.groupB.familyC.householdD.personal答案:A8.A.expensiveB.severalC.freeD.preferred答案:D9.A.achievableB.successfulC.adaptableD.fruitful答案:A10.A.takenB.accep

50、tedC.gatheredD.required答案:B11.A.promotionB.increaseC.improvementD.selling答案:C12.A.functionsB.usagesC.waysD.rules答案:B13.A.fieldB.counterC.marketD.fair答案:A14.A.otherB.anotherC.eitherD.both答案:B15.A.aboutB.mainlyC.almostD.only答案:CPART FIVE Read the text below about federal reserve system. In most of the

51、 lines 3445 there is one extra word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the meaning of the text. Some lines, however, are correct. If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet. If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on you

52、r Answer Sheet. The Federal Reserve Systems Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the Fed, this is the central bank of the United States which founded in 1913, it determines the Reserve 34 Requirement within limits set out by the US Congress. The function of the Fed is 35 economic stabilizat

53、ion operate through the management of the national money 36 supply. The Federal Reserve System comprises with a board of governors with 37 seven members both stationed in Washington D.C. The responsibilities of the 38 Fed system are carried out through 12 Regional Federal Reserve Banks 39 controllin

54、g. The members of the Fed include the commercial banks, i.e. those 40 with the national chartered commercial banks and approximately to 10% of the 41 State-chartered commercial banks. These member banks buy stock in their 42 Regional Federal Reserve banks is the larger body of the Fed system which 4

55、3 determines what the interest rates Of the USA. Through the purchasing and 44 selling of securities, the Fed is able to control the money supply. Its open-market 45 operations may well effect the reserve base, thus restricting the credit and loan market in the USA. 1.答案:out2.答案:operate3.答案:with4.答案:both5.答案:CORRECT6.答案:controlling7.答案:to8.答案:CORRECT9.答案:larger10.答案:what11.答案:CORRECT12.答案:effectWRITINGPART ONE You are the sales manager of a small company. In order to launch a new product in a recent trade fair, you hav