BEC商务英语(中级)阅读模拟试卷89(题后含答案及解析)

BEC商务英语（中级）阅读模拟试卷89

(题后含答案及解析)

题型有：1. PART ONE 2. PART TWO 3. PART THREE 4. PART FOUR 5.

PART FIVE

PART ONE

AAmerica’s suburban shopping malls supply visitors with convenience and

comfort—spacious walkways, piped-in music, a vast cornucopia of goods for every

taste, and all under one e wonder that affluent shoppers come in droves.

Little wonder that others come as well, mugger, car thieves, child molesters, drug

peddlers, pickpockets, als are finding a lucrative stamping ground

in the sprawling emporiums that dot U. S. suburbs.”Malls are like great big jars of

honey,” says Police Chief Joseph Delaney of Paramus. “Lots of bees come buzzing in,

stingers at the ready.” Paramus, a New York City suburb of 26 000 whose six malls

draw nearly 200 000 people on a typical Saturday, reported 8. 9 million dollars in

shopping enter crime losses last is crimes of violence that are causing the

most alarm. Vast parking lots and mazes of stores offer good working conditions for

criminals. Victims and booty are readily accessible, escape routes how

many victims are claimed by shopping center crime, no one knows. But many

business people are taking the threat seriously. Whether offences are big or small, it is

clear that merchants have little interest in publicizing the trend. Comments Anthony

Potter, a security consultant: “If shopping centres started reporting all the crimes that

take place, nobody would shop there. “EHamilton, Ohio, lawyer David Green, who

won 2 million dollars on behalf of a woman abducted from a mall parking lot and shot

in the head, found that 43 serious crimes had occurred at the same site. “Bad guys

know this is where to find women with money— vulnerable and alone.” he

, most violence happens in parking areas, where shoppers can easily be

taken by surprise. Reports Albert Sussman of the International Council of Shopping

Centres: “People park their cars and are robbed by muggers, who can quickly find a

place to hide.”

1． Suburban shopping malls are convenient for suburban people.

正确答案：A

解析：本题意为：市郊购物中心为市郊居民提供便利。比照原文，正符合段

落A的意思，并且段落中也明显出现“supply visitors with convenience and

comfort(提供便利和舒适)”。故选A。

2． Crimes are very serious.

正确答案：C

解析：本题意为：犯罪现象很严重。比照原文，在C文中有原句为：It is crimes

of violence that are causing the most alarm．这里是强调句式，意思是暴力犯罪后

果严重。故选C。

3． Most violence happens in parking areas.

正确答案：E

解析：本题意为：很多暴力事件发生在停车场。5段材料中，只有段落E明

确提出犯罪地点这一问题。比照原文，在E文中有原句为：most violence happens

in parking areas，和题干意思完全吻合。故选E。

4． Almost no merchants publicize the crime.

正确答案：D

解析：本题意为：几乎没有商家公布犯罪案件。比照原文，在D文中有原

句为：merchants have little interest in publicizing the trend，意思是商家无意把这一

趋势公开。故选D。

5． Crimes are rampant in malls.

正确答案：B

解析：本题意为；购物中心犯罪猖獗。比照原文，在B文中有原句为：malls

are like great big jars of honey(购物中心就像蜂窝)，而且也在段落B中的最后一句

话中提到了每年购物中心会损失大量钱财。故选B。

6． People usually are robbed when parking.

正确答案：E

解析：本题意为：人们常常在停车的时候被抢。比照原文，在E文最后有

原句为：people park their cars and are robbed by muggers，意思是人们往往在停车

时被抢劫，与题干意思完全吻合。故选E。

7． Many crimes happen at the same place.

正确答案：E

解析：本题意为：很多犯罪都发生在同一地点。段落E中并未直接出现相

关语句，但是根据文义推断，可以得出很多犯罪都发生在同一地点，即；停车场。

故选E。

PART TWO

Read the article below about the U. S. the best sentence from the

list A-G to fill each of the each gap (8-12), mark one letter (A-G) on your

Answer not use any letter more than is an example at the

beginning, (0). The Dollar in World Markets According to a leading

German banker, the U. S. dollar is “the most frequently discussed economic

phenomenon of our times”. He adds, “... the dollar’s exchange rate is at present the

most important price in the “ Because the dollar acts as a world

currency, (0) ............. The central banks of many countries hold huge reserves of

dollars, and over half of all world trade is priced in terms of dollars. Any shift in the

dollar’s exchange rate will benefit some and hurt others. Some people suggest,

therefore, (8) ............. The dollar’s exchange rate has been volatile and

unpredictable. Several years ago, the dollar was rapidly declining in value. This made

it (9)............. The rise in the price of foreign goods made it possible for U. S.

businesses to raise the price of competing goods produced here, thus worsening

inflation. Foreigners who dealt in dollars or who held dollars as reserves were hurt.

People in the United States who had borrowed foreign currencies found that they had

to pay back more than they borrowed (10)............. The United States lost face in the

eyes of the rest of the world. The dollar went soaring upward, and the situation

was reversed. The United States exporters found it hard to sell abroad because

foreigners would have to pay more for U. S. dollars. People in the United States now

bought the relatively cheaper foreign goods, and U. S. manufacturers complained that

they could not compete. Job losses were often blamed on the “overvalued” dollar.

Poor nations (11) ............ found it difficult to repay both the loans and the interest

because they had to use more and more of their own currencies to obtain dollars. The

solution to this problem is to end the system of floating exchange rates and return to

fixed rates. We might even return to the gold standard. Fixed exchange rates

didn’t work in the past. Currency values should be determined by market conditions.

A drop in the exchange value of a nation’s currency means that (12) ............, that it is

too inefficient to compete in the world markets, that it is permitting a high rate of

inflation which makes its goods too expensive, that it is going too deeply in debt, or

that others have lost confidence in the nation’s stability. A nation should bring its

exchange rate back up by addressing these problems, not by interfering with the

money market.A that had borrowed dollarsB that the dollar’s value should be more

tightly controlledC because the declining dollar would buy fewer units of the foreign

moneyD its value affects many nationsE difficult for Americans to purchase foreign

goods and servicesF that have a lot of U. S. dollarsG all nations want to import less

and export moreH it is importing too much

8．

正确答案：B

解析：根据此句的句子结构分析，填写部分应该是suggest的宾语，在这里

组成宾语从句 因此，此处选择B，表示不少人建议应该严格控制美元的价值。

9．

正确答案：E

解析：根据此句的句子结构分析，填写部分应该是动词make后面的复合宾

语，前面的it只是个形式宾语，替代后面真正的宾语。这个选项中，只有选项E

才符合此句法特点，因此答案为E。

10．

正确答案：C

解析：根据此句的句子结构分析，这里的句子本身是完整的，填写部分应该

是状语。在选项中，只有C是because引导的原因状语从句，意思是美元贬值，

兑换的外国货币减少，因此美国人要还的钱比借的钱多。

11．

正确答案：A

解析：根据此句的句子结构分析，这里需要填入定语从句，修饰poor nations，

表示借美元的国家越来越不能支付贷款甚至利息。因此答案为A。

12．

正确答案：H

解析：根据此句的句子结构分析，这里需要填入宾语从句，而且为了和后面

的宾语形成排比，这里需要填写it is开头的宾语从句，因此答案为H。

PART THREE

Read the article below about exporting and the each question

(13-18), mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet. Problems

Potential Exporters Are Facing Many firms fail to succeed, because when they

begin exporting they have not researched the target markets or developed an

international marketing plan. To be successful, a firm must clearly define its goals,

objectives and potential problems. Secondly, it must develop a definitive plan to

accomplish its objectives, regardless of the problems involved. Unless the firm is

fortunate enough to possess a staff with considerable expertise. It may not be able to

take this crucial first step without qualified outside guidance. Often top

management is not committed enough to overcome the initial difficulties and financial

requirements of exporting. It can often take more time and effort to establish a firm in

a foreign market than in the domestic one. Although the early delays and costs

involved in exporting may seem difficult to justify when compared to established

domestic trade, the exporter should take a more objective view of this process and

carefully monitor international marketing efforts through these early difficulties. If a

good foundation is laid for export business, the benefits derived should eventually

outweigh the investment. Another problem area is in the selection of the foreign

distributor. The complications involved in overseas communications and

transportation require international distributors to act with greater independence than

their domestic counterparts. Also, since a new exporter’s trademarks and reputation

are usually unknown in the foreign market, foreign customers may buy on the strength

of the distributing agent’s reputation. A firm should therefore conduct a thorough

evaluation of the distributor’s facilities, the personnel handling its account, and the

management methods employed. Another common difficulty for the new exporter

is the neglect of the export market once the domestic one booms: too many companies

only concentrate on exporting when there is a recession. Others may refuse to modify

products to meet the regulations or cultural preferences of other countries. Local

safety regulations cannot be ignored by exporters. If necessary modifications are not

made at the factory, the distributor must make them, usually at a greater cost and

probably not as satisfactorily. It should also be noted that the resulting smaller profit

margin makes the account less attractive. If exporters expect distributing agents

to actively promote their accounts, they must be trained, and their performance

continually monitored. This requires a company marketing executive to be located

permanently in the distributor’s geographical region. It is therefore advisable for new

exporters to concentrate their efforts in a few geographical areas until there is

sufficient business to support a company representative. The distributor should also be

treated on an equal basis with domestic counterparts. For example, special discount

offers, sales incentive programmes and special credit terms should be available.

Considering a joint-venture or licensing agreement is another option for new

exporters. However, many companies still dismiss international marketing as unviable.

There are a number of reasons for this. There may be import restrictions in the target

market, the company may lack sufficient financial resources, or its product line may

be too limited. Yet, many products that can compete on a national basis can be

successful in the majority of world markets. In general, all that is needed for success

is flexibility in using the proper combinations of marketing techniques.

13． In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that firms thinking about

exporting should

A．get professional advice.

B．study international marketing.

C．identify the most profitable markets.

D．have different objectives to other exporters.

正确答案：A

解析：本题题意为：在第一段，作者建议考虑做出口生意的公司应该如何?

根据第一段“It may not be able to take this crucial first step without qualified outside

guidance”。可知没有专业指导，公司就不能成功踏出关键的一步。所以此处答

案为A。

14． The writer believes that if sufficient preparation is undertaken

A．initial difficulties can be easily avoided.

B．the costs can be recovered quite quickly.

C．management will become more committed.

D．the exporter will be successful in the long term.

正确答案：D

解析：根据文章第二段，做出口贸易的公司在最初阶段都会花很多时间做大

量努力，然而根据第二段最后一句话“If a good foundation is laid for export

business，the benefits derived should eventually outweigh the investment”好的基础

会在后期带来收益。故选D。

15． An exporter should choose a distributor who

A．has experienced personnel.

B．has good communication skills.

C．is well-established in the target market.

D．is not financially dependent on the import business.

正确答案：C

解析：本题考查的是出口公司应该选择什么样的销售商。根据文章第三段

“foreign customers may buy on the strength of the distributing agent’s reputation”，

“国外的顾客购买产品就靠销售商在市场的声誉”。故选C。

16． New exporters often make the mistake of ignoring the export market when

A．distribution costs are too high.

B．their product is selling well at home.

C．there is a global economic recession.

D．distributors cannot make safety modifications.

正确答案：B

解析：本题题意：什么时候新的出口商经常会犯忽略出口市场的错误?根据

文章第四段“another common difficulty for the new exporter is the neglect of the

export market once the domestic one booms”即；当国内市场发展好时，新的出口

商往往忽视出口市场。所以此题答案为B。

17． For a distributor to be successful, the exporter must

A．focus on one particular region.

B．finance local advertising campaigns.

C．give the same support as to domestic agents.

D．make sure there are sufficient marketing staff locally.

正确答案：C

解析：根据文章第五段“The distributor should also be treated on an equal basis

with domestic counterparts．”即：出口公司必须给国外销售商与国内销售商同等

待遇。故此题的正确答案为C。

18． In the last paragraph, the writer states that some companies are reluctant to

export because

A．there is little demand for their products.

B．the importation of certain goods is controlled.

C．they do not have good marketing techniques.

D．they are not able to compete with local businesses.

正确答案：B

解析：本题题意：最后一段中作者提到有些公司不愿做出口贸易的原因是什

么?根据文章最后一段“There may be import restrictions in the target market”即：

目标市场可能存在进口限制。故B为此题正确答案。

PART FOUR

Read the the article below about hotel the best word to fill each gap

from A, B, C or each question (19-33), mark one letter (A, B, C, D) on your

answer is an example at the beginning, (0). (0) B is a great

(19) ............ of Friends where Chandler and Ross go to a (20) ............, basically get

overcharged and (21) ............ to “get their money’s (22) ............ , by taking all the

(23) ............ from the hotel that aren’t nailed down. With only a few exceptions (the

remote is off (24) ............ , but the batteries in the remote are (25) ............ game), they

(26) ............ the hotel out of shampoo, (27) ............fruit, ashtrays, etc. At the end

of (28) ............ , they get their comeuppance when Ross’s suitcase flies open and out

(29) ............ hundreds of little toiletry bottles, a bushel of apples, dozens of towels

and the like. Everyone around them, including the desk (30) ............ , stares in

(31) ............ as they run out the door. But if it had only been, (32) ............ , 10 bottles

of lotion and a dozen apples, would that have been OK? Where does the line between

complimentary and contraband get drawn? It has been estimated that the

(33) ............ industry loses about $ 100 million a year from theft, according to Los

Angeles Times. Tia Gordon of the American Hotel and Lodging Association tells the

Times the top ripped-off item is towels. Not for me; I can’t even stand to use the

towels my kids use, let alone steal one from a stranger.

19．

A．story

B．chapter

C．episode

D．scene

正确答案：C

解析：这篇文章讲的是电视剧《老友记》里的一段情节，因此用episode。

chapter指的是章、节。scene指的是戏剧中的场景。故选C。

20．

A．hotel

B．restaurant

C．bar

D．cafe

正确答案：A

解析：根据第一段后面的内容Chandler和Ross只能从宾馆、酒店带走

“shampoo，fruit，ashtrays”。故选A。

21．

A．want

B．like

C．plan

D．decide

正确答案：D

解析：根据上下文，Chandler和Ross决定使他们所花的钱物有所值。故选

D。

22．

A．price

B．worth

C．worthiness

D．worthy

正确答案：B

解析：get the money’s worth为固定搭配，指钱花得其所，物有所值。故选

B。

23．

A．things

B．articles

C．items

D．furniture

正确答案：A

解析：根据句意，Chandler和Ross拿走的是酒店的所有东西。article虽然

有物品的意思，但指的是一套物品的一件。item项目，条款。故选A。

24．

A．lines

B．limits

C．use

D．avail

正确答案：B

解析：off limits是固定搭配，意思是“禁止入内”，这里指遥控器不能拿出

去使用。故选B。

25．

A．fair

B．equal

C．risk

D．balance

正确答案：A

解析：fair game是固定搭配，原意为“有懈可击的对象”，这里指遥控器中

的电池是可以用在其他地方的。故选A。

26．

A．clear

B．dust

C．take

D．clean

正确答案：D

解析：这里用clean用来比喻Chandler和Ross把酒店东西全部拿走，像是

做了大扫荡。故选D。

27．

A．complimentary

B．greeting

C．appreciate

D．fresh

正确答案：A

解析：根据下文，这里指他们拿走了酒店赠送的水果。故选A。

28．

A．course

B．story

C．travel

D．trip

正确答案：A

解析：本句的意思是：故事发展到最后他们得到了惩罚，强调发展过程就要

结束。注意course有“路线；进程；课程”的意思．这里指发展进程。故选A。

29．

A．flow

B．blow

C．pour

D．drop

正确答案：C

解析：根据下文“hundreds of little toiletry bottles，a bushel of apples，dozens

of towels and the like．”可以推断Ross行李箱中的东西特别多，因此用pour倾泻

更为贴切。故选C。

30．

A．receptionist

B．clerk

C．worker

D．waiter

正确答案：B

解析：根据题意，人人都在盯着他们看，包括接待员。receptionist本身有“接

待员”的意思，题目中的desk与receptionist有重复的意思。故选B。

31．

A．disappointment

B．disapproval

C．disgust

D．discrimination

正确答案：C

解析：根据题意，此处考查的是大家对Chandler和Ross的态度。

disappointment失望，disapproval不赞同，disgust厌恶，discrimination歧视。disgust

最为恰当。故选B。

32．

A．say

B．said

C．saying

D．maybe

正确答案：A

解析：根据题意，这里作者列举了Chandler和Ross拿的东西，say表示“比

如说”。故选A。

33．

A．hotel

B．accommodation

C．service

D．lodging

正确答案：D

解析：根据题意，这里指的是住宿产业，而hotel是lodging中的一个部分，

accommodation 包括食宿。故选D。

PART FIVE

Read the text below about a job most of the lines (34-45), 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 a line is correct, write

CORRECT on your Answer there is an extra word in the line, write the extra

word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer exercise begins with two

examples, (0) and (00).0 A Fund Management and subsidiary of a prestigious

Investment Bank00 seeks bright young Investment Analysts to augment its rapidly

expanding34 research on department. Our client is a top US institution with

significant35 funds under management from world-wide, increasingly it is seeking

to36 manage the European component of its portfolio from London. This37 has been

led to an impressive rise in its profile in European markets.38 The Bank is looking for

talented and ambitious Investment Analysts39 to form a new specialist research team.

Investment Analysts who perform40 rigorous and detailed investigation into

companies and securities before41 making recommendations to those Fund Managers

ideally, you will have42 excellent academic credentials and a solid professional with

grounding, in43 analytical techniques. Particularly useful would be training in an

accountancy,44 an MBA of a legal qualification. Excellent communication in skills

are required.45 For an initial, confidential conversation with contact the Bank’s

Personnel Manager directly.

34．

正确答案：ON

解析：“research department”作为一个词组，意思是研究部门，中间不需要

加on。

35．

正确答案：FROM

解析：“world—wide”这里是后置定语，前面不需要再加from了。

36．

正确答案：CORRECT

37．

正确答案：BEEN

解析：这里表达的意思应为主动，表明“带来”的意思。如果使用了been，

就构成了完成时的被动式，意思就变为了“被带来”，不符合这里句意。

38．

正确答案：CORRECT

39．

正确答案：WHO

解析：这里如果用了who，就由一个完整的句子变为了一个定语从句，中心

词为investment analysts，句子没有谓语，不完整，因此这里需要删除此词。

40．

正确答案：CORRECT

41．

正确答案：WILL

解析：这里如果使用will的话，就构成了一个将来时态，表达的意思是“你

将要需要如下才能”。但根据上下文，这里应该是作为应聘者，你需要具有如下

才能，应该是现在时态。

42．

正确答案：WITH

解析：professional是形容词，直接用在名词前即可，不需要再加入介词。

43．

正确答案：AN

解析：学科前面不需要再加冠词。

44．

正确答案：IN

解析：communication skill是固定词组，表示“沟通技能”，中间也无需加入

介词。

45．

正确答案：WITH

解析：contact在此句中为动词，contact作为动词为及物动词，不需要加with

这类介词。