BEC剑桥商务英语中级考试真题

BEC剑桥商务英语中级考试真题

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真题一

When to Recruit?

0 In a small business, deciding when to take on new staff is a delicate calculation. On

00 the one hand, if you are increase your workforce, you might find it difficult to cover

34 for the increased costs straight away. On the other hand, extra staff could

35 enable you to spend more time on activities such as marketing, which in the

36 end should meanthe increased profits. A useful way of deciding when to increase

37 your workforce is to ask yourself if you can make enough of extra sales to meet

38 the cost of taking on with an extra employee. But even if you are not able to

39 increase your sales immediately you may still be able to employ someone.

40 In this such case, however, you must keep your business going until you have built

41 your sales up to the new level you need. If in the end you are clever enough to

42 get your timing so right, you will not want to throw away your advantage by

43 employing the wrong type person. The whole process of advertising and

44 interviewing can take around many months, so finding you made a mistake and

45 need to recruit again it can have a very serious impact on the future of your business.

《When to recruit?》，何时招人?文章是讲的小公司招人的一些注意事项，应该如何判断招人的时机。

34题，cover是及物动词，后面直接接宾语，不需要用for。cover在此处的含义是“to be enough money to pay for something”。

35题，正确的。

36题，这句的意思是说招人可以反过来增加收益。mean (the) increased profits，意味着增加的收益。并不是特别指代，不需要使用定冠词the。

37题，make是及物动词，直接后面接名词，make enough extra sales，不需要of。

38题，take on是雇佣的意思。看韦氏词典的解释：If you take someone on, you employ them to do a job.后面不需要with。

39题，正确的。

40题，in this case: in this situation, if so, if we consider this situation 在这种情况下，such多余。

41题，正确的。

42题，timing是时机掌握的意思：the choice, judgement, or control of when something should be done。这个句子的意思是如果你够聪明，把握好了正确的时机。直接用get sth. right，so是多余的。

43题，招到了错误的人，形容词wrong后面直接接名词person，type是多余的。

44题，take在这里是及物动词，指耗费了多少时间和精力，直接用动词take就能表示这个意思，around是多余的

45题，整个句子finding you made a mistake and need to recruit again(it) can have a very serious impact 成分很完整。finding you made a mistake and need to recruit again是主语，have是谓语，impact是宾语，it在这里多余。

真题二

Business Meetings

It is important that ideas and suggestions tabled at formal meeting are voiced at the (0) time. This is achieved by keeping to the (19)....... shown on the agenda. For example, there is no (20).......in discussing ideas to do with item six on the agenda when item two has not yet been (21)........Such deviations from the agenda may (22)....... in confusion among the people at the meeting; they may also (23)....... concentration if they see something as irrelevant.

To make certain that the meeting proceeds in an orderly fashion, it is therefore useful to (24)....... some ground rules. First, everyone will need to understand that they must (25).......their comments to the topic under discussion. The Chair can then encourage one person to speak at a (26)....... , so that any ideas offered can be discussed and (27)........Once that person has finished, someone else can put (28).......their ideas and so on. If this procedure is adopted, the participants will be able to follow the various issues in a consistent manner, which will help with the decision-making (29)....... later on. It will also (30).......that the quiet people at meetings get a chance to (31).......their say, rather than just their more outspoken colleagues. In (32)....... , it is often the quiet people at meetings who generate the best ideas, because they are in the (33).......of thinking before they speak.

19 A structure B direction C order D arrangement

20 A point B worth C need D reason

21 A brought in B dealt with C catered for D taken off

22 A appear B produce C arise D result

23 A lose B fail C miss D drop

24 A form B establish C design D settle

25 A contain B reserve C check D restrict

26 A turn B time C moment D sequence

27A noted B written C regarded D remarked

28 A down B through C away D forward

29 A path B course C process D method

30 A ensure B secure C allow D permit

31 A give B make C have D put

32 A part B reality C contrast D case

33 A custom B routine C practice D habit

《Business Meeting》，商业会议。文章一共两段，第一段说开会要按照日程安排来进行，第二段说开会要尽量让大家发言，尤其是在会议上沉默寡言的人。

19题，这一题可能会选择arrangement。order和arrangement的中文意思也的确很相像。只有看英文的意思来进行理解。Order:A sequence or arrangement of successive things.一系列连续事情的安排。因为这里的意思是保持日程表上的安排，日程表上的安排井井有条且有秩序，应该选择order，比arrangement更合适。

20题，there is no point in doing sth.做什么事情没有意义。

21题，目录2上的事情还没有处理就谈论日程表上的目录6是没有意义的。选dealt with。cater for是迎合的意思。

22题，这种偏差(指前面说的目录2没完就讨论目录6)会导致开会的人产生混乱。选result in，导致。

23题，如果他们认为什么是不相关的，就会注意力不集中。lose concentration是地道标准的说法，参考一个例句：I was absent minded and lose concentration very easily.

24题，建立一些基本规则。地道的用法就是establish the rules。form rules是指表单规则，design rules是指设计规则。

25题，把自己的评论限制在讨论的话题之下。restrict to限制

26题，主席可以鼓励每个人分别说一会。重点在于理解词组at a time的含义：separately in the specified groups or numbers。看一个例句：He took the stairs two at a time.

27题，这里考察的是note一个不太常见的用法：to give your attention to something by discussing it or making a written record of it。正好和前面动词discuss相对应，而且做笔记这一点也符合会议的特点。不选remark，因为是开会，更多的是发言、讨论、记笔记，而不是评论。

28题，put forward: suggest, propose 提出。

29题，decision-making process，做决定的过程。

30题，这样可以确保沉默的人在会上也能有发言权。用ensure。不是allow和permit，一直都是允许的，只是没有一个保证的程序。

31题，拥有发言权。say在这里是发言权的意思，动词用have。参考牛津高阶词典上的例句：Can't you keep quiet for a minute and let me have my say? / The judge usually has the final say.

have a say in: To have the right to express one's opinion or cast a vote in a pending matter.

e.g.: Our boss is friendly and democratic; he always encourages us to have a say in what we will do next.

32题，in reality在现实中。in contrast对比，in case万一。

33题，往往会上沉默的人能想出好点子，因为他们养成了开口前思考的习惯。in the habit of有什么习惯。固定搭配。

真题三

The Myth of the Paperless Office

0 The concept of a paperless office grew with the advance of technology. It was

00 widely been claimed that as email became commonplace, people would stop

34 writing memos, keeping bulky files and bringing piles of paper to the meetings.

35 But the reality has in fact been quite the reverse, and paper, having already

36 survived five thousand years of technological change, and has proved remarkably

37 resilient. Worldwide, the amount of paper used for each year continues to

38 rise up, although statistics now show a slight reduction in the amount

39 it consumed in the UK. So, has technology failed in its aim to end the use of

40 paper? Max Bray, a business lecturer, thinks office workers still distrust computers.

41 ‘Technology is unreliable in most of people's eyes,’ he says. 'If you are sent an

42 important email, you are likely to print it, because there is always the

43 fear that it might have get deleted.’ In contrast, Paul Blunt, a marketing

44 manager for desktop products, who says there has been significant progress in

45 automating a wide range of tasks, even though the transition between has been more of an evolution than a revolution.

《The Myth of the Paperless Office》，无纸化办公室神话。讲的是新技术对现代办公的影响。

34题，meeting在这里不是特殊指代，只是叙述的一般情况。不需要使用定冠词the。

35题，正确的

36题，和上面的部分联系起来作为一个整体来考虑。paper, having already survived five thousand years of technological change, and has proved remarkably resilient.中间的部分是插入语，可以不考虑，所以完整的应该是paper has proved remarkably resilient。主谓宾非常齐全，and是多余的。resilient是适应力强的，有弹力的。

37题，used在这里是后置定语，修饰前面的paper，意思是每年使用的纸的总数，不需要for。

38题，持续增长，用rise，rise up是起义的意思。

39题，the amount consumed in the UK，consumed也是后置定语，表示英国的消费总量。it多余。

40题，正确的

41题，in most people’s eyes在大多数人的眼里，of多余。

42题，正确的

43题，might have done表示可能已经做了某事，而这里的意思是指电子邮件等可能会被删除，不用have，去掉。

44题，Paul Blunt, a marketing manager for desktop products, who says there has been significant progress。中间的部分是插入成分，不予考虑。完整的是Paul Blunt (who) says there has been significant progress.主语是人，谓语是says，后面是宾语，成分齐全，who是多余的。

45题，the transition between has been more of an evolution than a revolution.依然是一个完整的句子，成分齐全，transition是主语，has been是谓语，between是多余的。

真题四

Managing a career on the way up is quite different from managing one at the top of an organisation. Individuals on the way up have to build relationships with the people they (19)to.They usually have to (20) with subordinates in addition to people at the same level as themselves. The most senior staff only have those under them to relate to. This book (21)the idea that all working relationships, including the relationship with one's boss, can and should be managed.

You do not have to be (22) than your manager in order to manage the relationship. Nor do you have to be better than your manager in any (23).Your manager may well be your career (24) and guide: he or she may have taught you almost everything you know about your(25) of business - and may continue to teach you more. You may be planning to remain under his or her guidance in the future. None of these (26)should alter your relationship with your manager or (27) you off 'managing upwards'. I use this phrase to (28) to the management of one's boss because, for many people on the way up, it is the first relationship they have to get right.

You can, of course, get on at work just by (29) positively to your manager, but that is not likely to be the most successful way to (30) your working life. An active policy of managing upwards will make you more successful and, at the same time, make the business of going to work more enjoyable. It can also be a way to show (31) to your manager for the efforts he or she has made on your (32) Finally, managing upwards will make it easier for your manager to manage you,leaving him or her more time for other (33) and tasks.

19 A notify B inform Caccount D report

20 A unite B contact C handle D deal

21 A promotes B presses C advertises Dconvinces

22 A clearer B deeperCsmarter Dfuller

23 A respect B fashion Cpart D means

24 A leader B supporter C adviser D helper

25 A courseB line C path Droute

26 A factors B aspects Ccauses D topics

27 A put B see C keep D take

28 A specify B identify C indicate D refer

29 A giving B operating C reacting D co-operating

30 A run B forward C move D make

31 A appraisal B value C appreciation D regard

32 A advantage B benefit C side D behalf

33 A posts B roles C positions D acts

Managing upwards，打理同上司的关系。

19题，report to，对什么。。。负责，隶属;从属。用在这里句子意思正好：处于上升阶段的个人需要同他们所从属的人处理好关系。A、B的词后面都接of，account to 是解释的意思，用在这里意思不对。

20题，联系此空上下文，应该是说处理与下属的关系。deal with后接somebody是表示处理和某人的关系。A、B意思不对，C是及物动词，后面不需要with。

21题，promote促进，推动。promote the idea，推动某个想法。

22题，根据意思选词。处理与上司的关系不需要比上司更聪明。其他几个词用在此处的话都有些怪异，很容易排除。

23题，respect，指方面。与aspect同义。常见的用法。

24题，这个空要联系上下文，并且参考后面的guide。“ he or she may have taught you almost everything you know”，也就是说TA会对你的工作进行很多指导，因为有taught，所以不是supporter或者helper，选leader又感觉拉远了距离，因此选adviser。

25题，一个让人头疼的商业英语固定词组。line of business，有业务和经营产品的意思。提供几个例句就很好理解含义了：

We specialize in this line of business我们专门经营此项服务;

Does this item come under your line of business? 我想知道这种产品属您经营的范围吗?

You meet some very interesting people in my line of business干我们这行，你会遇到很多有趣的人。

26题，根据前后文意思，选factors，因素。

27题，put off一般表示延迟，但它还有一个不太出名的意思是阻碍。see off，送行;keep off,远离;take off，起飞。

28题，根据意思选refer to，提及，描述。

29题，react to，固定搭配，对什么作出反应。用在这里意思也吻合。

30题，the most successful way to (30) your working life，意思上应该填入表示经营、管理等的意思，run有这个意思。C和D　用法不对，forward something是指转发邮件。

31题，appreciation，，表示感激之情。

32题，on one’s behalf，站在某人的立场上，为某人的利益。此处的意思是对他为你所做出的努力表示感激。

33题，role，职能，角色。为经理腾出空来扮演其他的角色。position是位置，位置一直是经理，没别的;act是行为，法案。

真题五

Speaking Your Customers' Language

Modern international trading practices are highlighting the growing importance of language training

Modern-day business really does transcend national barriers. Thanks to sophisticated IT and communications systems, businesses can now market their products on a truly global scale. The world is indisputably becoming a smaller place, as service and manufacturing companies search the international marketplace for new suppliers and clients. Businesses must, however, be aware that once they expand the area in which they operate, they face increased competition. The standard and quality of their goods become increasingly important in keeping up with competitors. But most of all, it is the service element accompanying the goods which is crucial to a company's success in a particular market. This new philosophy has led to many companies, some of which have even offered products of a lesser quality, gaining success overseas.

Although globalisation may, in some senses, have brought national economies closer together, societies around the world still have radically different expectations, processes and standards. These are not a function of economic change, but are more deep-rooted and difficult to alter. They can be a major problem for businesses expanding abroad, with the greatest obstacle of all being the language barrier. If you have to deal with clients, suppliers and distributors in a range of countries, you will not only need the skills to communicate with them, you will also need to reconcile any national biases you have with the diverse ways of doing business that exist around the globe.

The value of effective communication is not to be underestimated. New technology such as videoconferencing and email has played a part in making the communication process easier, and it may also be possible that the introduction of language interpretation software will help with some global communications problems. But, of course, it is the human element of the communication process that is so vital in business, especially in negotiations, presentations and team-building. It is essential for managers to meet regularly with staff, customers and partners, so that issues can be discussed, messages communicated and feedback obtained.

The value of well-organised language training is immense, and can bring benefits to all levels and departments within a multinational organisation. Unfortunately, however, many organisations have a very narrow view when it comes to training of any kind. Often, an urgent requirement has to be identified before training is authorised. Then, a training company is employed or a programme is developed in-house, the team is trained, and that is seen as the end of the matter. However, the fact remains that training programmes are effective only if they are relevant to a company's broader, long-term needs. They should be regarded as an investment rather than a cost.

Changes in expectations and attitudes are certain to continue for companies that trade globally. Although such companies are not yet faced with their international partners and clients demanding that business be conducted in their mother tongue, they realise that overseas competition is increasing fast. If these companies want to continue to achieve success on the international trading circuit, they must be prepared to adapt to situations and speak the local language. If not, someone else will.

13 According to the first paragraph, improved communications have enabled companies to

A offer a wider variety of products and services.

B expand beyond their domestic markets.

C perform better than their international competitors.

D open more manufacturing facilities abroad.

14 Some companies have succeeded at an international level even though they have

A produced inferior goods.

B failed to adapt products for local markets.

C ignored the standards set by their competitors.

D reduced the standard of the service they offer.

15 Approaches to doing business vary between countries because of

A local economic considerations.

B the existence of cultural differences.

C strong wishes to remain independent.

D regulations about business practices.

16 The writer thinks that the use of modern technology will

A speed up the process of language interpretation.

B never replace the need for face-to-face interaction.

C help solve the problems involved in maintaining strong teams.

D not lead to greater communication between companies and clients.

17 A common weakness of training courses is that they

A are developed by the wrong team.

B do not give good value for money.

C are provided only if there is an immediate need.

D do not deal with a company's specific requirements.

18 Why should companies do business in the language of the countries they are operating in?

A to prevent other companies taking their business

B to help them find new international partners

C to meet clients' current expectations

D to become more aware of their competitors' activities

《Speaking Your Customers' Language》，说客户的语言。这篇文章强调了开发海外市场时说当地语言的重要性，层次清楚，答案也很明确。

13题，问根据第一段，改善的沟通能力可以使公司怎么样。答案是第一段的第二句话：Thanks to sophisticated IT and communications systems, businesses can now market their products on a truly global scale.感谢精密的IT和沟通系统，企业现在可以在一个真正的全球规模上开发它们的产品的市场。Globe是个关键的暗示，可以联想到海外市场。13题的B选项符合这个意思：在国内市场以外的地方扩张。A和C都没有提到，D不对，只说了可以在海外扩张，没有提到开更多的生产设备。

14题，说一些公司可以在国际水平上成功，即便是它们怎么样了。答案在第一段的最后几句：This new philosophy has led to many companies, some of which have even offered products of a lesser quality, gaining success overseas.这种新的哲学导致很多公司获得了海外的成功，它们当中的一些甚至提供了一些较差质量的产品。这里新的哲学是指前面提到的在特定市场上服务伴随产品才是至关重要的。答案A跟这一句的信息相吻合：成产次品。这里的inferior goods也就是原文的products of a lesser quality。

15题，问在不同国家做生意的方法不同的原因是什么。答案是第二段开头一段话：Although globalisation may, in some senses, have brought national economies closer together, societies around the world still have radically different expectations, processes and standards.世界各地有着极端不同的期望、过程和标准。后面又提到了一句“You will also need to reconcile any national biases you have with the diverse ways of doing business that exist around the globe.” 你需要用不同的做生意的方式来与民族偏见和解。这一段整体讲的就是要克服沟通上的障碍，理解了内容不难作答，选B，原因是文化差异的存在。

16题，问作者认为现代技术的使用会怎么样。这题可能会选A，事实上这一题需要理解第三段的意思，答案不是某句话能简单概括的。前面介绍说新技术，比如视频会议和电子邮件，会使沟通过程更简单。并且语言翻译软件(language interpretation software)会帮助解决一些国际沟通问题。后面一个BUT，才真正揭示了答案，说在沟通过程中人的作用是至关重要的。“It is essential for managers to meet regularly with staff, customers and partners”，经理们定期会见员工、客户和合作伙伴是很有必要的，从这一句可以看出作者的真正态度，是B选项所说的“现代技术永远也无法替代面对面互动的需要”。不选A，是因为BUT后面才算是作者的根本观点，而且A的speed up并不能算是很准确。

17题，问培训课程的一个常见弱点是什么。答案在第四段：Often, an urgent requirement has to be identified before training is authorised.确认有迫切的需要时培训才会被批准。从这一段后面的文字可以看出，作者认为很多公司的培训有些急功近利，可培训只有在和公司的长远需要相关时才是有效的。所以选C，作者认为缺点是只有马上需要时才会提供培训。这里的immediate need也就是前面说的urgent requirement。

18题，问为什么公司需要用他们工作所在国家的语言来做生意。答案在最后一段，也很明显：demanding that business be conducted in their mother tongue, they realise that overseas competition is increasing fast.。客户要求他们使用母语，这些公司也意识到海外竞争逐渐激烈。还有最后一句：If not, someone else will.如果他们不说当地的语言，其他人会说的。意思就是如果你不使用当地的语言做生意，其他人会取而代之的。A选项完全符合这个意思：防止其他公司占领了他们的业务。