2008年4月外贸英语写作(试题)
2008年4月自考05844国际商务英语(真题+答案)
2008年4月高等教育自学考试全国统一命题考试国际商务英语试卷课程代码5844I. Translate the following words and expressions:(10%)(i) From English into Chinese:1. intellectual property2. economic globalization3. trade credit account4. common carrier5. grace period(ii) From Chinese into English:6. 关税壁垒7. 起运港8. （汇率）间接标价9. 资本市场10. 反倾销II. Match the words and expressions on the left with the explanations on the right:(5%)（）11. infrastructure a. to restrict one’s economic activities to certain particularfields（）12. drawback b. a person who carries on insurance as a business（）13. underwriter c. Large-scale public services, such as water and powersupplies, road, rail and radio communications, etc.needed to support economic activities, esp. industry,trade and commerce（）14. specialization d. to keep fixed or unchanged（）15. peg e. duties paid on imported goods that are refunded whenre-exportedIII. Make brief explanations of the following terms and give the full name of the abbreviation in English:(20%)16. free trade area17. joint venture18. opening bank19. indemnity20. BOTIV. Fill in each of the following blanks with an appropriate word from the list (You can only choose 10 from the following 12 words in the square):(10%)investment is a kind of investment in (21) the investor does not exercise any managerial control. The investor either holds foreign bonds or other non-equity (22) which do notconfer ownership rights or the investor holds stock shares (or other equities) in a foreign company in an amount (23) small to exercise any managerial control. In (24) , foreign direct investment is a (25) equity investment in a foreign company that gives the investor managerial control (26) that company.Foreign direct investments are mainly (27) out by multinational corporations. Surveys and cases studies indicate that their common (28) for making foreign direct investments are based on strategic considerations involving market (29) , technological know-how, reducing (30) of distribution and transportation, labor, raw materials and political factors.V. Translate the following into English:(25%)31. 信用证不能给缔约双方提供绝对的安全。
2008试卷A
Practical Writing T est for Postgraduates (A)（June 28 ，2008）I. Choose the best answer for each of the following questions. (15 points)1 In a personal letter, which of the following four units is often omitted?A headingB inside addressC signatureD complimentary close2 In letters written to relatives or family members, which of the following complementary closes is used?A Y ours trulyB Y ours sincerelyC lovingly yoursD Y ours faithfully3 In a business letter, which of the following salutations is Not appropriate?A Dear Jenny,B Dear Mr. GreenC Dear Ms. Mary SmithD Dear Prof. Black4 In a personal letter, which of the following statements as the ending words is Not Proper?A so long loveB keep in touchC don’t forget to writeD I must stop now as I have something important to do5 Of the following features, which is an important feature of writing notes?A repetitionB ellipsisC ParallelismD formal6 Identify the purpose of the following note.A ArrangementsB Apologies and ExplanationsC ThanksD Instruction7 In the following four statements about invitation cards, which is NOT right?A It is written in the third personB The names of both the host and the guests can not be given with their full names.C The time given must include day of the week, date, and the hour.D if the host requires a prompt answer of acceptance or regret, he may put such marks as “R.S.V.P.”8 which of the following statements might be used in a Thank-Y ou letter?A Make a very brief self-introductionB Refer to the position applied for and explain the reason for wanting it.C Explain the relationship between you, the writer and the person recommendedD Give positive comments on the service provided by the receiver.9 which of the following style is NOT proper for a business letter?A ObjectiveB indirectC politeD relatively impersonal10 which of the following statements about Memos is NOT right?A it is an official note from one person or office to another which may not be in the same firm or organization.B it is written for dealing with normal operationsC it may be in block style or in indented styleD it contains four items: To, From, Date, and Subject.11 In the following four advertising slogans, which is used with the technique of pun(双关)?A Once tasted, always loved.（巧克力广告）B Time will tell. (手表广告)C Ask for More.．（摩尔牌香烟的广告）D Buy one pair．Get one free．（眼镜广告）12 which topic is NOT suitable for the writing style of posters?A Football MatchB Lost and Found noticeC Film NewsD Recital13 “work accomplished, work remaining and problems encountered”most often appear in which part of a progress report?A headingB introductionC discussionD conclusion14 which part is a typical unit of a feasibility report?A objectives and personnelB Apparatus and procedureC working accomplished and work remainingD criteria and analysis15 the following is the discussion unit of an incident report, identify the order of development of it.A chronologyB importanceC comparison and contrastD problem and solutionII Directions: The following five practical writings have four parts underlined marked as A, B, C and D. Each has one part wrong in format or style, try to identify it and put the answer on the Answer Sheet. (15 points )235.III. Write a Memo (10 points)Suppose you are John Smith and you are going to write a memo to your office supervisor Mr. Brown concerning the subject “typewriter”. In the memo you should tell him that your office is badly in need of anEnglish typewriter and hope him to solve the problem soon. The date is June 25, 2008.IV. Read the following passage carefully, and then make a summary which should not be longer than 100 words. T ake care to give a continuous connection of ideas. (10 points)A man came home from work late, tired and found his 5 years old son waiting for him at the door. "Daddy, may I ask you a question?" "Yeah, sure, what is it?" said the man. "Daddy, how much do you make an hour? ”If you must know, I make $20 an hour.” "Oh, if that can I borrow you 10 $? The boy said. The father was furious,” if you want the money for a silly toy, then you can go to bed” .The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down. And started to think. Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10 and he really didn't ask for money very often.The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door. "Are you asleep, son?" he asked. "No daddy," replied the boy."I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier." said the man, "Here's the $10 you asked for." The little boy sat straight up, smiling. "Oh, thank you daddy!" he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man, seeing that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, then looked up at his father.” Why do you want more money?since you already have some?" the father asked. "Because I didn't have enough, but now I do.” the little boy replied, "Daddy, I have $20 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you."(285 words)V. Letter writing (20 points)Suppose you are the professor of computer science department, named Gao Xuewen Write a reference letter recommending your senior student Han ling who has applied for a chance to study at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology 麻省理工学院) as a graduate student.⑴you should include the usual parts of writing recommendation letters such as the relationship between you and the person recommended, a general comments on the person’s abilities, etc.⑵the words should be no less than 150.VI. Essay Writing. Choose one from the following two topics and write at least 300 words. (30 points)⑴How green are you in your daily life? Y ou should develop the topic by giving reasons and facts to state clearly what YOU DO IN YOUR DAILY LIFE to Protect environment against pollution.⑵what are the usual signs of STRESS for modern people? What is causing the stress? How to solve or relieve it? State your argument with the references above.。
全国2008年4月高等教育自学考试外贸英语写作试题
全国2008年4⽉⾼等教育⾃学考试外贸英语写作试题课程代码：00097请将答案填在答题纸相应的位置上Part One: Questions 1-20Directions: There are 20 sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D． Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. （在下列各题中选择⼀个答案填空。
）20%1. Now, with our stock __________ , the maximum we can supply is 50 tons.A． diminishesB． diminishedC． diminishD． being diminished2. I am sure that this quality is superior __________ that.A． fromB． toC． thanD． for3. It __________ that we very much appreciate the support you have extended to us in the past.A． is necessaryB． is importantC． goes without sayingD． goes without doubtful4. We hope you will __________ our claim.A． fully settleB． full settleC． be fully settledD． have fully settled5. __________ heavy commitments, we cannot advance shipment of your order.A． BecauseB． For thatC． Owing toD． Thanks to6. Prices continued to rise while wages remained low __________ the government became increasingly unpopular. A． on condition thatB． in order thatC． provided thatD． with the result that7. The documents will be sent to you in one lot under separate __________.A． coverB． coveringC． coverageD． covers8. We are willing to renew the agreement on the same terms __________ in the last one.A． likeB． asC． withD． to9. We __________ hear the first speaker.A． could hardB． could hardlyC． hardly couldn’tD． couldn’t hardly10. Each month John saves as much as __________.A． himB． themC． herD． they11. Paul was unwilling to accept __________ suggestion.A． somebody’sB． nobody’sC． anybody’sD． every body’s12. Three fourths of the research __________ at the moment.A． beganB． beginC． begunD． begins13. Our new billing system totals all balances, gives weekly reports, and __________.A． prints statementsB． statements are printedC． printing statementsD． statements printed14. Our two __________ (Certified Public Accountants) both asked for leaves of absence in June. A． C.P.A.’sB． CPAsC． CPA’sD． CPA15. __________ are going to Hawaii on holiday tomorrow.A． They and usB． Them and usC． They and weD． Them and we16. We will try to find out __________ it is wise to use the central office for meeting.A． whetherB． thatC． whichD． what17. After __________, the teller told Mr. Juarez the balance in his account.A． checkB． checkedC． being checkedD． checking18. A hundred dollars __________to pay for a computer.A． are not manyB． are not too muchC． are not muchD． is not too much19. He __________ to understand the trap in business.A． experienced enoughB． enough experiencedC． is experienced enoughD． is enough experienced20. Persuaded that he wanted the facts, we provided him __________ he needed.A． with thatB． with whichC． with whatD． for whichPart Two: Questions 21-30There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Detect and correct the mistakes. Write your corrections together with the mistakes on the answer sheet.（下列每句各有⼀个错误，找出错误并改正。
2008年4月自考外刊经贸知识选读试卷试题
1 全国2008年4月自考外刊经贸知识选读真题课程代码：00096 请将答案填在答题纸相应的位置上一、单项选择题（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）在每小题列出的四个备选项中只有一个可以替代句中划线的单词或词组，请将其代码填写在答题纸相应的位置上。
错选、多选或未选均无分。
1. The strong increase in imports last year is attributed to buoyant economic activity as well as to the success of the Government ’s trade and foreign investment policies. A. ascribed B. described C. distributed D. contributed 2. In April 1984, the State Council declared 14 cities along the entire coast plus Hainan Island open to foreign investment. A. demonstrated B. informed C. announced D. displayed 3. In Shanghai, Tianjin and other urban centers, China is trying — with considerable success — to attract high-technology firms that will modernize its economy. A. considerate B. considering C. great D. massive 4. Chile has now been growing at an average annual rate of 4.5 percentage points for the past six years. A. quarterly B. weekly C. monthly D. yearly 5. But it appears that officials are prepared to turn up the temperature on trade — and live with the consequences. A. consensus B. results C. frequencies D. agreements 6. 6. If If If the the the political political political will will will to to to continue continue continue moving moving moving forward forward forward fails, fails, fails, we we we can can can anticipate anticipate anticipate more more more strains strains strains in in in the the marriage contract that ultimately would strike at what we ’ve accomplished. A. activate B. participate C. complete D. expect 2 7. 7. Having Having Having argued argued argued that that that criticism criticism criticism of of of the the the trade trade trade surplus surplus surplus is is is misconceived, misconceived, misconceived, MITI MITI MITI’’s s paper paper paper goes goes goes on on on to to predict that the surplus will, of its own accord, gradually diminish in size and relevance. A. willingly B. reluctantly C. accordingly D. thoroughly 8. Korea, once known as the “Hermit Kingdom ”, is plainly on the move. A. on motion B. in progress C. under revolution D. for evolution 9. Shaikh Fahim has already shown in recent public statements that he is inclined to be forthright about the threat posed by the UAE ’s neighbours across the Gulf. A. forthcoming B. former C. upright D. straightforward 10. Jean-Pierre Soisson, the farm minister, has said France may block the EC ’s acceptance of a new farm-trade deal, and thereby wreck the round. A. boom B. blink C. construct D. obstruct 11. But countertrade is not the exclusive province of debtor nations. A. creditor B. borrower C. purchaser D. loaner 12. The company is distributing more consumer coupons and giving bottlers bigger discounts. A. giving out B. assembling to C. collecting up D. gathering upon 13. Hong Kong Eggs and Products Company monopolizes the import of Chinese eggs, both fresh and preserved. A. confines B. minimizes C. dominates D. mobilizes 14. 14. All All All other other other things things things being being being equal, equal, equal, a a a subsequent subsequent subsequent fall fall fall in in in the the the dollar dollar dollar might might might be be be expected expected expected to to to give give give a a compensating boost to dollar commodity prices. A. pull B. push C. drag D. draw 15. Values declined in line with platinum and New York advices as miners were encouraged to return to work by management promises of negotiation. A. in contrast with B. in terms with C. in comparison with D. in agreement with 二、将下列词组译成中文（本大题共10小题，每小题1 分，共10分）16. fiscal packages 17. countervailing duty 18. debt service 19. liquid assets 20. good resistance 21. current account 22. cash crops 23. GNP 24. deinflationary policy 25. equivalent value 三、将下列词组译成英文（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）26. 市场份额市场份额27. 供应短缺供应短缺28. 世界银行世界银行29. 资本货物资本货物30. 生产力生产力31. 国内需求国内需求32. 外汇收入外汇收入33. 进口税进口税34. 有形贸易收支有形贸易收支35. 利润汇款利润汇款四、简答题(本大题共6小题，共18分)Passage 1If Europeans aren’t bursting to give the single market a coming-out party, it may simply be that markets aren’t the kinds of things people gush about, as EC commission president Jacques Delors has often noted. The fact that free movement of people —an aspect of the market that 3 market, and much of that will already have been translated into national law, Such opportunities come too rarely to be squandered. Yet this one still may be. 5 current Internet-related research. While it is currently possible to buy things over the Internet, this form of commerce has not yet gained enough popularity. It has great potential. While nobody is certain what the future will bring, we do know that the Internet recognizes no no national national national borders. borders. borders. Electronic Electronic Electronic commerce commerce commerce is is is global global global in in in nature, nature, nature, so so so the the the Internet Internet Internet can can can’’t t help help help but but dramatically increase international business. The ever-changing technology in electronic commerce and and the the introduction of new hardware, software, and service technology force businesses to quickly adjust their basic business strategies. Companies who want to participate in the worldwide electronic commerce revolution must adapt their electronic service capabilities and products to the requirements of the electronic commerce marketplace. 42. One result of e-commerce is more competition in products and prices. 43. The potential of the Internet goes far beyond displaying and promoting products. 44. Paying for products and receiving payment through the Internet are now very effective. 45. The problem with the Internet is that it does not recognize international money. 46. The Internet cannot greatly help international business. Passage 2The The global global global economy economy economy is is is becoming becoming becoming more more more integrated integrated integrated than than than ever ever ever before. before. before. A A A half-century half-century half-century of of emphasis emphasis on on on free free free trade trade trade by by by major major major industrial industrial industrial countries countries countries has has has resulted resulted resulted in in in the the the freer freer freer flow flow flow of of of goods, goods, services, and capital among nations. As a result, companies both large and small now view the world, world, rather rather rather than than than a a a single single single country, country, country, as as as their their their marketplace. marketplace. marketplace. Also, Also, Also, companies companies companies have have have dispersed dispersed dispersed their their manufacturing, marketing, and research facilities to those locations around the globe where cost and and skill skill skill conditions conditions conditions are are are most most most favorable. favorable. favorable. This This This trend trend trend is is is now now now so so so pervasive pervasive pervasive in in in industries industries industries such such such as as automobiles, aerospace, and electronics that it is becoming increasingly irrelevant to talk about “American products ” or “Japanese products ”. Consider what happens when an American consumer buys a car. The engine is produced in France, France, the the the storage storage storage battery battery battery in in in Japan, Japan, Japan, the the the seat seat seat belt belt belt in in in Austria, Austria, Austria, and and and the the the body body body is is is assembled assembled assembled in in Germany. Is it a “German product ”? Obviously not — but neither is it a “French product ”, a “Japanese product ”, or an “Austrian product ”. Like an increasing number of the products we buy today, it is an international product. The The increasing increasing increasing integration integration integration of of of the the the global global global economy economy economy has has has had had had many many many consequences. consequences. consequences. First, First, First, the the volume of world trade grows at a faster rate than the volume of world output. 6 Second, foreign direct investment is playing an ever increasing role in the global economy as companies of all sizes invest in overseas operations. A third consequence is that imports are penetrating deeper into the world ’s largest economies. The growth of imports is a natural by-product of the growth of world trade and the trend toward the manufacture of component parts, or even entire products, overseas before shipping them back home for final sale. Finally, the the growth growth growth of of of world world world trade, trade, trade, foreign foreign foreign direct direct direct investment, investment, investment, and and and imports imports imports implies implies implies that that companies around the globe are finding their home markets under attack from foreign competitors. This is true in Japan, where Kodak has taken market share in the photographic film industry away from Fuji and in the United States, where Japanese auto makers have captured market share from GM, Ford and Chrysler. 47. Major industrial countries have stressed the necessity of free trade since 50 years ago. 48. Big companies rather than small ones view the world as their marketplace. 49. 49. With With With the the the increasing increasing increasing integration integration integration of of of the the the global global global economy, economy, economy, it it it’’s s harder harder harder to to to tell tell tell whether whether whether a a a certain certain product is made in a single country. 50. The entire products manufactured overseas are mainly sold overseas. 51. The example of Kodak indicates the result of economic integration. 六、翻译题（本大题分）52.For South Korea as a whole, that seems as much a prophecy as an ambition. Like Japan in the 1960s, the country is poised for an assault on the world ’s export markets. Its surging $81 billion economy is churning out a flood of increasingly sophisticated products, from shoes, toys and telephones telephones to to to video video video recorders recorders recorders and and and microprocessors. microprocessors. microprocessors. Korea Korea Korea’’s s mighty mighty mighty conglomerates conglomerates conglomerates dominate dominate Middle East construction, and they command key shares of the world ’s shipbuilding, textile and steel industries. 。
外语考试-2008年英语专业四级真题及答案(详解)
Teiseiの外国語試験資料整合ーセット20008年英语专业四级考试真题及答案（详细解析）TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2008) -GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [120 MIN]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y Listen carefully and then answerthe questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the.following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.1. When is Anne available for the meeting?A. The third week of May.B. The third week of June.C. The eleventh of June.D. The eleventh of May.2. Their meeting will probably take place inA. London.B. Toronto.C. Mexico City.D. Chicago.3. When is Eric calling back?A. Thursday afternoon.B. Friday afternoon.C. Thursday morning.D. Friday morning.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. According to the woman, advertisementsA. let us know the best product.B. give us sufficient information.C. fail to convince people.D. give misleading information.5. In the woman's opinion, money spent on advertisements is paidA. by manufacturers.B. by customers.C. by advertisers.D. by all of them.6. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?.A. The woman seems to be negative about advertising.B. The woman appears to know more about advertising.C. The man is to be present at a debate on advertising.D. The man has a lot to talk about on advertising.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7. Mr Brown brought with him only a few things becauseA. there wasn't enough space in the cupboard.B. the hospital would provide him with everything.C. he was to stay there for a very short time.D. visitors could bring him other things.8. According to the hospital rules, at which of the following hours can visitors see patients?A. 2:00 pm.B. 5:00 pm.C. 7:00 pm.D. 6:00 pm.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Patients have breakfast at 8.B. Patients have lunch at 12.C. There are special alcohol lounges.D. There are special smoking lounges.10. Which statement best describes Mr Brown?A. He knows little about hospital rules.B. He can keep alcohol in the ward.C. He knows when to smoke.D. He is used to hospital life.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. Meeting rooms of various sizes are needed forA. contacts with headquarters.B. relaxation and enjoyment.C. informal talks.D. different purposes.12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as part of hotel facilities forguests?A. Restaurants.B. Cinemas.C. Swimming pools.D. Bars.13. A hotel for an international conference should have the following EXCEPTA. convenient transport services.B. competent office secretaries.C. good sports and restaurant facilities.D. suitable and comfortable rooms.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. The museum aims mainly to displayA. the area's technological development.B. the nation's important historical events.C. the area's agricultural and industrial development.D. the nation's agricultural and industrial development.15. The following have been significant in the area's prosperity EXCEPTA. the motorways.B. the Roman road.C. the canals.D. the railways.16. We know from the passage that some exhibitsA. are borrowed from workshops.B. are specially made for display.C. reflect the local culture and customs.D. try to reproduce the scene at that time.17. The passage probably comes fromA. a conversation on the museum.B. a museum tour guide.C. a museum booklet.D. a museum advertisement.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. According to the speaker, safety in dormitory means that youA. insure all your expensive things.B. lock doors when going out.C. lock windows at night.D. take all necessary precautions.19. What does the speaker suggest girls do when they are going to be out late?A. Call their friends.B. Stay with their friends.C. Avoid walking in streets.D. Always take a taxi.20. What is the speaker's last advice?A. To take a few self-defense classes.B. To stick to well-lit streets at night.C. To avoid walking alone at night.D. To stay with their friends.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. What happened during the New Year celebration in Thailand?A. Terrorists fought with Government troops.B. Thai troops killed terrorists.C. There were shootings.D. There were explosions.22. What has led to the violent situation in the south of Thailand?A. The Muslims wanted independence.B. Thai troops have been sent there.C. About 2000 people have been killed.D. There have been more bombings since 2004.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23. Under the national oil law, the Iraqi governmentA. will give more oil revenues to only a few provinces.B. will let provinces distribute their oil revenues.C. will distribute oil revenues according to population size.D. will distribute oil revenues according to security needs.24. The construction package is meant toA. help build more houses.B. help improve the country's economy.C. help more children to go to school.D. help more young people to get education.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25. The joint committee will promote co-operation between Egypt and Spain in all the followingareas EXCEPTA. education.B. industry.C. investment.D. technology.26. What is this news item mainly about?A. The establishment of a joint committee.B. The trade relations between Egypt and Spain.C. The future trade volume between Egypt and Spain.D. The establishment of a joint business council.Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.27. According to the news, Japanese teenage womenA. are less violent than men.B. are less violent than before.C. are more violent than before.D. are more violent than men.Question 28 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.28. Which of the following statements is CORRECT according to the news?A. Zimbabweans stayed away from voting.B. Zimbabweans were enthusiastic about voting.C. Only a few Zimbabweans turned up to vote.D. Zimbabweans believed that Mugabe would win.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29. The news mentioned _____ reason(s) for the action taken by Indian telecom workers.A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 430. According to the news, who among the following were NOT affected by telecom workers'action?A. Banks.B. Big companies.C. Long-distance callers.D. Government officials.PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the eorresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.Salt, shells or metals are still used as money in out-of-the-way parts of the world today.Salt may seem rather a strange (31)____ to use as money, (32)_____ in countries where the food of the people is mainly vegetable, it is often an (33)_____ necessity. Cakes of salt, stamped to show their (34)____, were used as money in some countries until recent (35)_____, and cakes of salt (36)____ buy goods in Borneo and parts of Africa.Sea shells (37)_____ as money at some time(38)____ another over the greater part of the Old World. These were (39)___ mainly from the beaches of the Maldives Islands in the Indian Ocean, and were traded to India and China. In Africa, shells were traded right across the (40)___ from East to West.Metal, valued by weight, (41)____ coins in many parts of the world. Iron, in lumps, bars or rings, is still used in many countries(42)_____ paper money. It can either be exchanged(43)____ goods, or made into tools, weapons, or ornaments. The early money of China, apart from shells, was of bronze, (44)_____ in flat, round pieces with a hole in the middle, called "cash". The (45)_____ of these are between three thousand and four thousand years old - older than the earliest coins of the eastern Mediterranean.Nowadays, coins and notes have (46)____ nearly all the more picturesque (47)____ of money, and (48)____ in one or two of the more remote countries people still keep it for future use on ceremonial (49)____ such as weddings and funerals, examples of (50)____ money will soon be found only in museums.(31) A. object B. article C. substance D. category(32) A. but B. and C. so D. even(33) A. abstract B. advantageous C. abundant D. absolute(34) A. weight B. value C. role D. size(35) A. times B. events C. situations D. conditions(36) A. even B. also C. still D. never(37) A. had been used B. are used C. would be used D. would have been used(38) A. and B. but C. yet D. or(39) A. collected B. produced C. grown D. raised(40) A. city B. district C. communib D. continent(41) A. processed B. produced C. preceded D. proceeded(42) A. in spite of B. instead of C. along with D. in line with(43) A. against B. as C. in D. for(44) A. often B. seldom C. really D. much(45) A. earlier B.earliest C.better D.best(46) A. replaced B. reproduced C. reflected D. recovered(47) A. sizes B. shapes C. formats D. forms(48) A. while B. although C. because D. if(49) A. events B. gatherings C. occasions D. assemblies(50) A. original B. primitive C. historical D. crudePART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrase marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word orphrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.51. Our association, which has consistently pressed for greater employment opportunities for tNdisabled, will publish ____ proposals in the near future.A. theirB. ourC. hisD. its52. Had Judy been more careful on the maths exam, she ____ much better results now.A. would be gettingB. could have gotC. must getD. would get53. Nine is to three _____ three is to one.A. whenB. thatC. whichD. what54. Men differ from animals ____ they can think and speak.A. for whichB. for thatC. in thatD. in which55. ____ he wanted to go out with his friends at the weekend, he had to stay behind to finishhis assignment.A. Much thoughB. Much asC. As muchD. Though much56. I enjoyed myself so much ____ I visited my friends in Paris last year.A. whenB. whichC. thatD. where57. Which of the following is INCORRECT?A. All his lectures were boring. C. Her few friends are all fond of dancing.B. Half his money was gone. D. He invited many his friends to the party.58. When you have finished with that book, don't forget to put it back on my desk, _____?A. do youB. don't youC. will youD. won't you59. What does "He wisely refused to spend his money" mean?A. It was wise of him to refuse to spend his money.B. He refused to spend his money in a wise manner.C. He was short of money and didn't want to buy anything.D. He refused, in a wise manner, to spend his money.60. They stood chatting together as easily and naturally as ____.A. it could beB. could beC. it wasD. was61. The following are all correct responses to "Who told the news to the teacher?" EXCEPTA. Jim did this.B. Jim did so.C. Jim did that.D. Jim did.62. Quality is ____ counts most.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. where63. In his plays Shakespeare _____ his characters live through their language.A. would makeB. had madeC. madeD. makes64. The square itself is five hundred yards wide, five times ____ the size of St. Peter's inRome.A. /B. that ofC. which isD. of65. Which of the following sentences expresses "probability"?A. You must leave immediately.B. You must be feeling rather tired.C. You must be here by eight o'clock.D. You must complete the reading assignment on time.66. When he first started in university, he really felt at _____ with his major --- economics.A. shoreB. bankC. oceanD. sea67. On the road motorists should be aware of cyclists and be ____ towards them.A. considerableB. consideringC. considerateD. considered68. Sally was a bit shy, but the teacher found her quite ____ discussing a recent film withothers.A. at homeB. at mostC. at houseD. at bean69. The company has capitalized _____ the error of judgment made by its business competitor.A. inB. overC. withD. on70. Tim has failed three courses this semester, so he will have to _____ them next semester.A. remakeB. repeatC. reapplyD. revise71. Keep this reference book; it may come in _____ one day.A. handyB. usefulC. convenientD. helpful72. The questions that the speaker raised were well ____ the average adult.A. pastB. onC. beyondD. through73. Teachers in this school were encouraged to use drama as a(n) _____ of learning.A. designB. instrumentC. agencyD. tool74. First, we need to find out what his scheme is, and then act _____.A. sensitivelyB. imaginativelyC. efficientlyD. accordingly75. At first Jim was not quite clear what he was going to do after university, but now he seems_____ on becoming a computer programmer.A. fitB. setC. disposedD. decided76. When invited to talk about his achievements+ he refused to blow his own _____ anddeclined to speak at the meeting.A. trumpetB. whistleC. bugleD. flute77. In spite of the treatment, the pain in his leg grew inA. gravityB. extentC. intensityD. amount78. Bus services between Town Centre and Newton Housing Estate will be _____ until themotorway is repaired.A. discontinuedB. suspendedC. haltedD. ceased79. The moon, being much nearer to the Earth than the Sun, is the ____ cause of the tides.A. principalB. basicC. initialD. elementary80. Teddy came to my ____ with a cheque of $200 to pay my room rate, after I phoned himthat my wallet had been stolen.A. attendanceB. assistanceC. rescueD. safetyPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AWhen the sun is up in Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on theAmstel River. You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a watertaxi.But when the sun goes down, the partying begins. In the big clubs and in coffee shops,tourists gather to hang out, talk politics and smoke.Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And they're all within a short cab ride of each other.For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and other events. Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there. And there is theRoyal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall.But as evening descends on Dam Square so do the party-seekers. Hip pop or funk musicbegins blaring from Club Paradiso and Club Melkweg. These are two of the most popular clubs inEurope. So if you come, be ready to dance. The clubs don't shut down until 4 am.And while you are there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city. Don'tworry about getting lost. Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdamspeak English and are happy to help you with directions.And you'll notice that half the people in the streets are on bicycles. They rent for US$17 to $20 for a whole day.Amsterdam also has a good canal system. From anywhere between U852 and $9.50, you canuse the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise the "Venice of the North".You can take in the picturesque canal house architecture: The rows of neat, narrow four-story dwellings of brownstone with large windows are well worth seeing. Many of them are severalcenturies old.You might also want to jump out of the canal bus at the Museum Quarter and start walking.Masterpieces by Dutch artists such as Rembrandt, Bruegel, Van Gogh and others are on display atthe Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House and others.The city has an appreciation of its historic past. One place to visit is the Anne Frank House in Nine Streets. It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II. Visitors can view Anne's original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years.81. At the beginning of the passage, the author indicates thatA. Amsterdam is generally known as a quiet city.B. parties go on all day long in Amsterdam,C. Amsterdam presents two different pictures.D. Amsterdam attracts many daytime visitors.82. Which tourist attraction is cited for elaboration in Paragraphs Four and Five?A. Royal Palace.B. Dam Square.C. Club Paradiso.D. Magna Plaza.83. According to the passage, the local people have all the following characteristics EXCEPTA. they are party goers.B. they show hospitality.C. they can speak English.D. they are fond of cycling.84. Which of the following adjectives can best describe Amsterdam as a tourist city?A. Modern.B. Delightful.C. Quiet.D. Historic.TEXT BIn an article some Chinese scholars are described as being "tantalized by the mysteriousdragon bone hieroglyphics." Tantalized is one of many English words that have their origins inmyths and legends of the past (in this case, Greek and Roman ones). The meaning of the verbtantalize is a very particular one: "to promise or show something desirable to a person and thentake it away; to tease by arousing hope." Many (but not all) English dictionaries give you a brief indication of a word's origins in brackets before or after the explanation of the meaning. For tantalize the following explanation is given: [> Tantalus]. This means that you should look up the name Tantalus to find out the word's origins, and if you do, you will find out that in Greek mythology, Tantalus was a king who was punished in the lower world with eternal hunger and thirst; he was put up to his chin in water that always moved away when he tried to drink it andwith fruit on branches above him placed just a little bit out of his reach. Can you see why hisname was changed into a verb meaning "to tease or torment by arousing desire"?Another example is the word siren, familiar to us as the mechanical device that makes such an alarming sound when police cars, ambulances, or fire engines approach. This word also has itsorigins in Greek mythology. The traveler Odysseus (Ulysses to the Romans) made his men plugtheir ears so that they wouldn't hear the dangerous voices of the sirens, creatures who were halfbird and half woman and who lured sailors to their deaths on sharp rocks. So the word came to beassociated both with a loud sound and with danger!When someone speaks of a "jovial mood" or a "herculean effort," he or she is using words with origins in mythology. Look these words up to find their meaning and relationship to myths.Many common words, such as the names for the days of the week and the months of the year,also come from mythology. Wednesday derives from the ancient Norse king of the gods, Woden,and Thursday was originally Thor's day, in honour of Thor, the god of thunder. As a matter of fact, all the planets, except the one we live on, bear names that come from Roman mythology, including the planet that is farthest away from the sun and for that reason was called after theRoman god of the dead. This god has also given his name to one of the chemical elements.Several other elements have names that come from mythology, too.It seems that myths and legends live on in the English language.85. The purpose of the first sentence in Paragraph One is ____.A. to describe the work of some Chinese scholars.B. to arouse readers' interest in hieroglyphics.C. to lead readers onto the main theme.D. to link the preceding part to the present one.86. We learn from the passage, all English dictionaries include _____.A. legends.B. mythology.C. word origins.D. word definitions.87. The example of tantalize is to show _____.A. how the word came into existence.B. how Tantalus was punished in the lower world.C. how all English dictionaries show word origins.D. how the meaning of the word changed over the years.88. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT have origins in myths orlegends?A. Jovial.B. Wednesday.C. Earth.D. March.89. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A. Greek and Roman Mythology in Language.B. Mythological Origins of English Words.C. Historical Changes in Word Meanings.D. Mythology and Common Words.TEXT CMy heart sank when the man at the immigration counter gestured to the back room. l'm an American born and raised, and this was Miami, where I live, but they weren't quite ready to letme in yet."Please wait in here, Ms Abujaber," the immigration officer said. My husband, with his very American last name, accompanied me. He was getting used to this. The same thing had happenedrecently in Canada when I'd flown to Montreal to speak at a book event. That time they held mefor 45 minutes. Today we were returning from a literary festival in Jamaica, and I was startled that I was being sent "in back" once again.The officer behind the counter called me up and said, "Miss, your name looks like the name of someone who's on our wanted list. We're going to have to check you out with Washington.""How long will it take?""Hard to say ... a few minutes," he said. "We'll call you when we're ready for you."After an hour, Washington still hadn't decided anything about me. "Isn't this computerized?"I asked at the counter. "Can't you just look me up?"Just a few more minutes, they assured me.After an hour and a half, I pulled my cell phone out to call the friends I was supposed to meet that evening. An officer rushed over. "No phones!" he said. "For all we know you could be calling a terrorist cell and giving them information.""I'm just a university professor," I said. My voice came out in a squeak."Of course you are. And we take people like you out of here in leg irons every day."I put my phone away.My husband and 1 were getting hungry and tired. Whole families had been brought into the waiting room, and the place was packed with excitable children, exhausted parents, even a flightattendant.I wanted to scream, to jump on a chair and shout: "I'm an American citizen; a novelist; lprobably teach English literature to your children." Or would that all be counted against me?After two hours in detention, I was approached by one of the officers. "You're free to go," he said. No explanation or apologies. For a moment, neither of us moved, we were still in shock.Then we leaped to our feet."Oh, one more thing." He handed me a tattered photocopy with an address on it. "If youweren't happy with your treatment, you can write to this agency.""Will they respond?" I asked."I don't know --- I don't know of anyone who's ever written to them before." Then he added, "By the way, this will probably keep happening each time you travel internationally.""What can I do to keep it from happening again?"He smiled the empty smile we'd seen all day. "Absolutely nothing."After telling several friends about our ordeal, probably the most frequent advice I've heard in response is to change my name. Twenty years ago, my own graduate school writing professor advised me to write under a pen name so that publishers wouldn't stick me in what he called "the ethnic ghetto" --- a separate, secondary shelf in the bookstore. But a name is an integral part of anyone's personal and professional identity -just like the town you're born in and the place where you're raised.Like my father, I'll keep the name, but my airport experience has given me a whole newperspective on what diversity and tolerance are supposed to mean. I had no idea that being anAmerican would ever be this hard.90. The author was held at the airport because _____.A. she and her husband returned from Jamaica.B. her name was similar to a terrorist's.C. she had been held in Montreal.D. she had spoken at a book event.91. She was not allowed to call her friends because _____.A. her identity hadn't been confirmed yet.B. she had been held for only one hour and a half.C. there were other families in the waiting room.D. she couldn't use her own cell phone.92. We learn from the passage that the author would _____ to prevent similar experiencefrom happening again.A. write to the agencyB. change her nameC. avoid traveling abroadD. do nothing93. Her experiences indicate that there still exists _____ in the US.A. hatredB. discriminationC. toleranceD. diversity94. The author sounds in the last paragraph.A. impatientB. bitterC. worriedD. ironicTEXT DPublic speaking fills most people with dread. Humiliation is the greatest fear; self-exposure and failing to appeal to the audience come a close second. Women hate it most, since girls are pressurized from an early age to be concerned with appearances of all kinds.Most people have plenty of insecurities, and this seems like a situation that will bring them out. If you were under pressure to be perfect, you are terrified of falling in the most public of ways.While extroverts will feel less fear before the ordeal, it does not mean they will necessarily do it better. Some very shy people manage to shine. When I met the British comedian Julian Clary, he was shy and cautious, yet his TV performances are perfect.In fact, personality is not the best predictor of who does it well. Regardless of what you are like in real life, the key seems to be to act yourself.。
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11. The sugar was dispatched two weeks ago and __________ you by now.A． should have reachedB． should reachC． have reachedD． reach12. The time of waiting for payment agreed upon by both sides is the period of __________.A． creditB． shipmentC． draftD． letter of credit13. The seller found some discrepancies in the L/C and asked for amendment __________ the L/C.A． atB． byC． toD． with14. We agree to insure the shipment for 120% of the invoice value, but the extra __________ charged will be for your account.A． insurance valueB． premiumC． money insuredD． discount15. Owing to the delay of your L/C, the responsibility for any losses __________ will wholly rest with you.A． risenB． risingC． arisenD． arising16. If you fail to clear your account within 10 days, you will leave us no alternative __________ to take legal action. A． notB． asC． butD． so17. The goods __________ you enquired fall within the scope of our business activities.A． whichB． for whichC． thatD． for that18. We trust that Article No.EM19 will __________ you.A． gladB． deliverC． assureD． satisfy19. Your failure to __________ our invoice within the stipulated time limit will cause us much inconvenience.A． drawB． withdrawC． honorD． dishonor20. After making shipment, the seller should give promptly the __________ to the buyer.A． shipping instructionB． shipping adviceC． shipping orderD． shipping guide。
2008—2009年第二学期期末考试试卷(A卷)
广东外语外贸大学国际经济贸易学院《国际贸易》2008—2009年第二学期期末考试试卷（A卷）07级电子商务专业使用时间：2小时班级姓名学号成绩Ⅰ. Please explain the following definitions.(5 for each, totally 20)1. H-O Theorem2. Factor Intensity3. Rybczynshi theorem4. Optimum TariffⅡ. Please choose the correct answer by circling.(2 for each, totally 10)1.Members remove trade barriers among themselves, but keep their separatenational barriers against trade with the outside world. We call this kind of Economic Integration as:A. Free Trade AreaB. Customs UnionC. Common MarketD. Full Economic Union2.The terms-of-trade argument for protection maintains that national welfare can beenhanced through a restrictive trade policy instrument. It should also be emphasized that only type of country that can employ the terms-of-trade argument with any success is:A. a small countryB. a large countryC. a developing countryD. a developed country3.An important feature of the Product Cycle Model is the proportion that the factorproportions to produce a product will change in a systematic way as the product move through its life cycle. In the innovation stage, production is:A. skill-intensiveB. capital-intensiveC. labor-intensiveD. resource-intensive4.According to the Theory of Customs Union, the welfare loss from a customsunion, we call it:A. trade creationB. trade diversionC. producer surplusD. consumer surplus5.There is incomplete specialization in production in 2 nations model under:A. increasing opportunity costsB. decreasing opportunity costsC. constant opportunity costsD. unchanging opportunity costsⅢ. Illustrate and Explain.(10 for each, totally 20. Please choose 2 of the following)1. Immiserizing Growth and the conditions make it occur.2. If ,y x A B x y A BL L r r K K w w 〈〉, L=labor, K=capital, r=interest rate, w=wage rate, A and B means the 2 nations in the world market. Please use PP curve and Indifference curve to illustrate and explain the H-O Model.3. The Effects of an Import Quota under Monopolist Conditions.Ⅳ. Calculation.(10 for each, totally 20.)1. Without international trade, market price in China for car is RMB200,000.00/piece. Under this price, demand for car is 100,000,0 pieces. Under opened market, China has car business with USA. Price in international market for car is RMB150,000.00/piece. Under this price, China produces 600,000 pieces domestically, imports 600,000 pieces from USA. From closed market to opened market, please calculate in China:(1) the gain or loss to the producer;(2) the gain or loss to the customer;(3) the gain or loss to the nation2. If China charges 80% import duty on car, 50% on the engine and 30% on the steel, the total value of the car is USD100,000.00, the value of engine is USD300,00.00, the value of steel is USD500,00.00. Please calculate the Effective tariff rate on the car.Ⅴ. Briefly answering the follow question.(10 for each, totally 10. Please choose one of the follows)1. What is meant by the Leontief Paradox? What are some possible explanations of the Paradox?2. What is meant by Customs Union? What dynamic benefits are the nations forming a customs union likely to receive?Ⅵ. Answer the following question in details.(totally 20)1. To overcome the present serious economic decrease in the world, what kind of trade policy would be helpful?。
全国2008年4月高等教育自学考试外贸函电试题3
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21. We have improved our packing __________ the result that our recent shipments have all turned out __________ the full satisfaction of our customers.22. All the items unsold at the end of the promoting period would be returned __________ our expense.23. Insurance is to be covered __________ the seller __________ 110% of the invoice value.24. The importer lodges a claim __________ us __________ short delivery.25. The goods consigned to Huafeng Trading Co. left here __________ rail last week.26. The cargo is to be insured warehouse __________ warehouse.27. We hope that the delay __________ delivery will not affect our future business dealing with you.28. We assure you that we will make shipment __________ the least possible delay __________ receipt of the L/C.29. You should draw a 60days’draft __________ our bank __________ the full invoice value.30. The letter of credit will expire __________ November 25 __________ Singapore.31. The quotation is made subject __________ our final confirmation __________ follows.32.__________ the CIF London basis, prices quoted include insurance and freight __________ London.33.We will place a trial order __________ you __________ your sewing machines.34.Payment is made __________ L/C payable __________ draft at sight.35. We decided to cut down the price __________ 5% as a special sign of encouragement.。
外贸英语写作试题(7).doc
外贸英语写作试题Part One: Questions 1-20Directions: There are 20 sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence.（在下列各题中选择一个最佳答案填空。
）20%1.We are a company that _____ importing clothing items from your country.A.is engaged inB. engage inC. engages toD. is engaged to2.Theory is based on practice and in turn _____ practice.A.servingB. servesC. servedD. to serve3.The customers cannot accept your price _____ it is reduced.A. evenB. ifC. unlessD. when4.We have sold most of the goods, ____ a small portion for old customers.A. to retainB. retainC. retainingD. retains5.We would suggest _____ Pattern No. 8 as a substitute.A. your acceptingB. you to acceptC. you will acceptD. your acceptance6.There is no likelihood of the stock prices _______ .A. going upB. goes upC. go upD. gone up7.It would _____ if you would send us an invitation.A. appreciateB. be appreciatingC. be appreciatedD. be appreciative8. _______________________________________________________________ F ull information as to prices, quality, quantity and other relative particulars ______________ .A. is also neededB. also is neededA. it doesn'tC. it does16.We have accomplished as much this yearA. whichB.they doD. they don't_ would have been taken three years in the past. asD. toenclose9.___ the quality of the goods, we do not feel that the prices are at all excessive.A. ConsideredB. If considerC. Being consideredD. Considering10.We are a CPA firm ____ good business application software for microcomputers.A. which currently seekingB. currently seekingC. is currently seekingD. which currently seek11.We enclose a copy of our catalogue for your reference and hope that you would contact us if any item is ______ you.A. interesting toB. interestedinC. interested toD. interesting in12.None of these houses _____ damaged in last year's earthquake.A. have beenB. wasC. wereD. has been13.1am sure that the quality of our DVD players is not ______ that of those manufactured in some developed countries.A. more inferior thanB. inferior withC. inferior toD. less inferior than14.You will find _______ with this letter some samples of our newly developed products.A. encloseB. enclosedC. enclosing15.One million dollars may be a large sum for a single person, but ________ seem so large for a big company.C.soD. and17._____________ How many have you got in this semester?A. A and BB. A's and B's18.1wrote to them three times about the defects of the product, but they remained indifferent ______ my complaint.A. atB. withC.onD. to19.Each staff member should do ______ he can to help the business get started.A. thatB.mostC. whichD. all20.Being far lower than _____ is prevailing in the market today, your counter-offer has to be declined.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. itPart Two: Questions 21-30There is one mistake in each of the following questions. Detect and correct the mistakes. Write your corrections together with the mistakes on the answer sheet.（下列每句各有一个错误，找出错误并改正。
2008年全国外销员资格考试《外贸英语》真题含答案
Ⅰ. Translate the following terms into Chinese: (10%) 1. Drawer __________ 2. Carrier __________ 3. Clean On Board B/L __________ 4. S.R.C.C. __________ 5. Insurer __________ 6. F.O.B.C __________ 7. Packing List __________ 8. Shipping Space __________ 9. Insurance Policy __________ 10. D/A __________ Ⅱ. Choose the best answer (15%) 1. We have made ____ that we would accept D/P terms for your present order.A. clearB. it is clearC. that clearD. it clear 2. We ____ some brochures ____ to illustrate the types of materials we manufacture.A. enclose, ---B. enclose, youC. enclose, to youD. enclose you, --- 3. The consignment certainly does not match the samples ____ you sent us last month.A. theseB. ---C. whatD. when 4. Your firm has been recommended to us by the James Olivier & Co. ____ we have done business for many yearsA. whichB. with whomC. whomD. with which 5. We will not be held responsible for any damage which results ____ rough handling.A. fromB. offC. inD. to 6. We are willing to renew the aGREement on the same terms ____ last.A. likeB. asC. withD. to 7. We cannot see any possibility of business ____ your price is too high.A. sinceB. whileC. thoughD. that 8. We look forward to ____ trial order.A. receiving yourB. receive from youC. receipt yourD. receipt 9. In ____ of quality, our make is superior.A. termsB. termC. connectionD. connections 10. You must be responsible for all the losses ____ from your delay in opening the covering L/C.A. arisingB. risingC. arousingD. have arisen 11. We are making you our quotation for shoes ____.A. as followsB. as followingC. as followD. following 12. We believe such an agreement will prove ____.A. satisfiedB. satisfyC. satisfactoryD. satisfaction 13. We thank you for your letter of May 5th, ____ your purchase from us of 5000 tons Green Beans.A. confirmB. to confirmC. confirmingD. confirmed 14. This offer is ____ your reply reaching us before May 5th.A. subjectB. subjectedC. subject toD. subjected to 15. If we had been informed in time, we ____ them for you.A. reserveB. will reserveC. would have reservedD. will have reserved Ⅲ. Draft a cable according to the following message; (Limit: 10 Telegraphic words) (5%) 你10⽇电，永久牌⾃⾏车 (Forever Brand Bicycle)价过⾼，必须减5%，否则成交⽆望，请电复。
08年英语专业四级全真试题（5）
TEXT C My heart sank when the man at the immigration counter gestured to the back room. l'm an American born and raised, and this was Miami, where I live, but they weren't quite ready to let me in yet. "Please wait in here, Ms Abujaber," the immigration officer said. My husband, with his very American last name, accompanied me. He was getting used to this. The same thing had happened recently in Canada when I'd flown to Montreal to speak at a book event. That time they held me for 45 minutes. Today we were returning from a literary festival in Jamaica, and I was startled that I was being sent "in back" once again. The officer behind the counter called me up and said, "Miss, your name looks like the name of someone who's on our wanted list. We're going to have to check you out with Washington." "How long will it take?" "Hard to say ... a few minutes," he said. "We'll call you when we're ready for you." After an hour, Washington still hadn't decided anything about me. "Isn't this computerized?" I asked at the counter. "Can't you just look me up?" Just a few more minutes, they assured me. After an hour and a half, I pulled my cell phone out to call the friends I was supposed to meet that evening. An officer rushed over. "No phones!" he said. "For all we know you could be calling a terrorist cell and giving them information." "I'm just a university professor," I said. My voice came out in a squeak. "Of course you are. And we take people like you out of here in leg irons every day." I put my phone away. My husband and 1 were getting hungry and tired. Whole families had been brought into the waiting room, and the place was packed with excitable children, exhausted parents, even a flight attendant. I wanted to scream, to jump on a chair and shout: "I'm an American citizen; a novelist; l probably teach English literature to your children." Or would that all be counted against me? After two hours in detention, I was approached by one of the officers. "You're free to go," he said. No explanation or apologies. For a moment, neither of us moved, we were still in shock. Then we leaped to our feet. "Oh, one more thing." He handed me a tattered photocopy with an address on it. "If you weren't happy with your treatment, you can write to this agency." "Will they respond?" I asked. "I don't know --- I don't know of anyone who's ever written to them before." Then he added, "By the way, this will probably keep happening each time you travel internationally." "What can I do to keep it from happening again?" He smiled the empty smile we'd seen all day. "Absolutely nothing." After telling several friends about our ordeal, probably the most frequent advice I've heard in response is to change my name. Twenty years ago, my own graduate school writing professor advised me to write under a pen name so that publishers wouldn't stick me in what he called "the ethnic ghetto" --- a separate, secondary shelf in the bookstore. But a name is an integral part of anyone's personal and professional identity -just like the town you're born in and the place where you're raised. Like my father, I'll keep the name, but my airport experience has given me a whole new perspective on what diversity and tolerance are supposed to mean. I had no idea that being an American would ever be this hard. 90. The author was held at the airport because _____. A. she and her husband returned from Jamaica. B. her name was similar to a terrorist's. C. she had been held in Montreal. D. she had spoken at a book event. 91. She was not allowed to call her friends because _____. A. her identity hadn't been confirmed yet. B. she had been held for only one hour and a half. C. there were other families in the waiting room. D. she couldn't use her own cell phone. 92. We learn from the passage that the author would _____ to prevent similar experience from happening again.A. write to the agencyB. change her nameC. avoid traveling abroadD. do nothing 93. Her experiences indicate that there still exists _____ in the US.A. hatredB. discriminationC. toleranceD. diversity 94. The author sounds in the last paragraph. A. impatient B. bitter C. worried D. ironic TEXT D Public speaking fills most people with dread. Humiliation is the greatest fear; self-exposure and failing to appeal to the audience come a close second. Women hate it most, since girls are pressurized from an early age to be concerned with appearances of all kinds. Most people have plenty of insecurities, and this seems like a situation that will bring them out. If you were under pressure to be perfect, you are terrified of falling in the most public of ways.While extroverts will feel less fear before the ordeal, it does not mean they will necessarily do it better. Some very shy people manage to shine. When I met the British comedian Julian Clary, he was shy and cautious, yet his TV performances are perfect. In fact, personality is not the best predictor of who does it well. Regardless of what you are like in real life, the key seems to be to act yourself. Actual acting, as in performing the scripted lines of a character other than yourself, does not do the job. While politicians may limit damage by having carefully rehearsed, written scripts to speak from, there is always a hidden awareness among the audience that the words might not be true. Likewise, the incredibly perfect speeches of many American academics are far from natural. You may end up buying their book on the way out, but soon afterwards, it is much like fast food, and you get a nameless sense that you've been cheated. Although, as Earl Spencer proved at his sister Princess Diana's funeral, it is possible both to prepare every word and to act naturally. A script rarely works and it is used to help most speakers. But, being yourself doesn't work either. If you spoke as if you were in your own kitchen, it would be too authentic, too unaware of the need to communicate with an audience. I remember going to see British psychiatrist R. D. Laing speak in public. He behaved like a seriously odd person, talking off the top of his head. Although he was talking about madness and he wrote on mental illness, he seemed to be exhibiting rather than explaining it. The best psychological place from which to speak is an unselfconscious self-consciousness, providing the illusion of being natural. Studies suggest that this state of "flow", as psychologists call it, is very satisfying. 95. Women hate public speaking most mainly because of _____. A. their upbringing very early on. B. their inability to appeal to the audience. C. their sense of greater public pressure. D. their sense of greater humiliation. 96. "this" in Paragraph Two refers to A. insecurity. B. sense of failure. C. public speaking. D. pressure. 97. Which of the following is NOT the author's viewpoint? A. Acting like performers spoils the message in a speech. B. Perfection of scripts is necessary in making good impressions. C. Acting naturally means less dependence on the prepared script. D. There should be a balance between actual acting and acting naturally. 98. What is the author's view on personality? A. Personality is the key to success in public speaking. B. Extroverts are better public speakers. C. Introverts have to learn harder to be good speakers. D. Factors other than personality ensure better performance. 99. The author implies that while speaking R. D. Laing _____. A. was both too casual and authentic. B. was acting like a performer. C. was keeping a good balance. D. was aware of his audience. 100. In the last paragraph the author recommends that ____. A. you forget about your nervousness. B. you feel natural and speak naturally. C. you may feel nervous, but appear naturally. D. you may imagine yourself to be natural.。
2008年英语四级作文
2008年英语四级作文In 2008, I took the English CET-4 exam. It was a tough one, but I managed to pass it. I remember feeling so relieved when I saw my results. I had put in a lot of hard work and it had paid off.The exam had a variety of different sections, including reading, writing, and listening. I found the listening section to be the most challenging. The recordings werefast-paced and it was difficult to catch every word. But I did my best and tried to focus on the main ideas.The writing section was a bit easier for me. I had been practicing my writing skills for months leading up to the exam. I made sure to use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures to impress the examiners. I also paid close attention to my grammar and spelling.The reading section was probably my favorite. I've always been a bookworm, so reading comprehension comesnaturally to me. I was able to quickly understand the passages and answer the questions with confidence.Overall, taking the CET-4 exam was a challenging but rewarding experience. It pushed me to improve my English skills and I am grateful for that. I know that passing this exam will open up new opportunities for me in the future.。
2008年对外经济贸易大学英语专业基础英语真题试卷_真题(含答案与解析)-交互
2008年对外经济贸易大学英语专业（基础英语）真题试卷(总分180, 做题时间90分钟)1. 选择题1.Even though he knew that his mother had been ill, he did not have the propriety to write her.SSS_SINGLE_SELA decency.B posterityC apathyD eulogy该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:A解析：句意：尽管他知道母亲一直在生病，但他还是没有按照礼节给她写信慰问。
“propriety”意为礼貌、礼节。
A选项意为礼貌、体面，因此为正确答案。
2.The constant motion of the earth as it turns on its axis creates the change of the seasons.SSS_SINGLE_SELA perfidiousB plausibleC perilousD perpetual该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:D解析：句意：地球围绕地轴不停地旋转产生了四季更替。
“constant”意为持续不断的，由词义可知，D选项为最佳答案。
3.His former employer recommended him highly as having been a very industrious worker.SSS_SINGLE_SELA affluentB cogentC diligentD extinct该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C解析：句意：他的前任老板对他评价很高，说明他工作非常的勤奋。
题干中的“industrious”与选项中的diligent同义，即“勤奋的”。
4.His arrogant manner has kept him from being very popular.SSS_SINGLE_SELA waxyB sleazyC surlyD flimsy该题您未回答:х该问题分值: 2答案:C解析：句意：他傲慢的举止使得他很不受欢迎。
2008年4月外刊经贸知识选读试题真题答案
全国2008年4月自考外刊经贸知识选读真题一、1. The strong increase in imports last year is attributed to buoyant economic activity as well as to the success of the Government’s trade and foreign investment policies.A. ascribedB. describedC. distributedD. contributed2. In April 1984, the State Council declared 14 cities along the entire coast plus Hainan Island open to foreign investment.A. demonstratedB. informedC. announcedD. displayed3. In Shanghai, Tianjin and other urban centers, China is trying —with considerable success —to attract high-technology firms that will modernize its economy.A. considerateB. consideringC. greatD. massive4. Chile has now been growing at an average annual rate of 4.5 percentage points for the past six years.A. quarterlyB. weeklyC. monthlyD. yearly5. But it appears that officials are prepared to turn up the temperature on trade —and live with the consequences.A. consensusB. resultsC. frequenciesD. agreements6. If the political will to continue moving forward fails, we can anticipate more strains in the marriage contract that ultimately would strike at what we’ve accomplished.A. activateB. participateC. completeD. expect7. Having argued that criticism of the trade surplus is misconceived, MITI’s paper goes on to predict that the surplus will, of its own accord, gradually diminish in size and relevance.A. willinglyB. reluctantlyC. accordinglyD. thoroughly8. Korea, once known as the “Hermit Kingdom”, is plainly on the move.A. on motionB. in progressC. under revolutionD. for evolution9. Shaikh Fahim has already shown in recent public statements that he is inclined to be forthright about the threat posed by the UAE’s neighbours across the Gulf.A. forthcomingB. formerC. uprightD. straightforward10. Jean-Pierre Soisson, the farm minister, has said France may block the EC’s acceptance of a new farm-trade deal, and thereby wreck the round.A. boomB. blinkC. constructD. obstruct11. But countertrade is not the exclusive province of debtor nations.A. creditorB. borrowerC. purchaserD. loaner12. The company is distributing more consumer coupons and giving bottlers bigger discounts.A. giving outB. assembling toC. collecting upD. gathering upon13. Hong Kong Eggs and Products Company monopolizes the import of Chinese eggs, both fresh and preserved.A. confinesB. minimizesC. dominatesD. mobilizes14. All other things being equal, a subsequent fall in the dollar might be expected to give a compensating boost to dollar commodity prices.A. pullB. pushC. dragD. draw15. Values declined in line with platinum and New York advices as miners were encouraged to return to work by management promises of negotiation.A. in contrast withB. in terms withC. in comparison withD. in agreement with二、将下列词组译成中文（本大题共10小题，每小题1 分，共10分）16. fiscal packages17. countervailing duty18. debt service19. liquid assets20. good resistance21. current account22. cash crops23. GNP24. deinflationary policy25. equivalent value2三、将下列词组译成英文（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）26. 市场份额27. 供应短缺28. 世界银行29. 资本货物30. 生产力31. 国内需求32. 外汇收入33. 进口税34. 有形贸易收支35. 利润汇款四、简答题(本大题共6小题，共18分)Passage 1If Europeans aren’t bursting to give the single market a coming-out party, it may simply be that markets aren’t the kinds of things people gush about, as EC commission president Jacques Delors has often noted. The fact that free movement of people —an aspect of the market that will be most evident to the average person —is not yet a reality also plays a role.Another explanation is that many of the market’s original 282 directives have already been implemented.“By Jan. 1 we will have passed 95 per cent of what we sought in 1986 to create the single market, and much of that will already have been translated into national law,”says Perissich. “Adjustment to the market has been going on for years and won’t be expected over-night.”36. What does the first sentence tell us about Europeans’ attitude toward the single market?37. What are the reasons why Europeans don’t give the single market a coming-out party?38. How do you interpret in English the underlined word “translate”in the third paragraph? Please find an appropriate Chinese equivalent for it.Passage 2On a conservative estimate the Uruguay round would permanently raise global welfare by more than $100 billion a year, spur economic growth everywhere, and extend competition to hitherto sheltered, and therefore backward, parts of all economies. By any standards, it would be a hugely valuable achievement.Such opportunities come too rarely to be squandered. Yet this one still may be.39. What would the Uruguay round bring to the backward parts of economies?40. Why would an economy be backward once it is “sheltered”?41. Please rewrite in full the last sentence “Yet this one still may be”.五、正误判断题（本大题共10小题，每小题2分，共20分）全国2008年4月自考外刊经贸知识选读真题3Passage 1Today, the Internet is changing the way business transactions are conducted. It is empowering both consumers and businesses by providing expanding markets and choices to not only national, but also international communities. It brings more competition in products and prices and it encourages change and improvement, given its ability to provide information and comparative choices.Putting up a Website to promote and display products, and attracting online shoppers to look around at the products, however, are only one way of conducting business via the Internet. To realize the true potential of electronic commerce, an effective method of receiving payment for products which are sold or delivered through the Internet is a necessity. This is the focus of current Internet-related research. While it is currently possible to buy things over the Internet, this form of commerce has not yet gained enough popularity. It has great potential.While nobody is certain what the future will bring, we do know that the Internet recognizes no national borders. Electronic commerce is global in nature, so the Internet can’t help but dramatically increase international business. The ever-changing technology in electronic commerce and the introduction of new hardware, software, and service technology force businesses to quickly adjust their basic business strategies. Companies who want to participate in the worldwide electronic commerce revolution must adapt their electronic service capabilities and products to the requirements of the electronic commerce marketplace.42. One result of e-commerce is more competition in products and prices.43. The potential of the Internet goes far beyond displaying and promoting products.44. Paying for products and receiving payment through the Internet are now very effective.45. The problem with the Internet is that it does not recognize international money.46. The Internet cannot greatly help international business.Passage 2The global economy is becoming more integrated than ever before. A half-century of emphasis on free trade by major industrial countries has resulted in the freer flow of goods, services, and capital among nations. As a result, companies both large and small now view the world, rather than a single country, as their marketplace. Also, companies have dispersed their manufacturing, marketing, and research facilities to those locations around the globe where cost and skill conditions are most favorable. This trend is now so pervasive in industries such as automobiles, aerospace, and electronics that it is becoming increasingly irrelevant to talk about “American products”or “Japanese products”.Consider what happens when an American consumer buys a car. The engine is produced in France, the storage battery in Japan, the seat belt in Austria, and the body is assembled in Germany. Is it a “German product”? Obviously not —but neither is it a “French product”, a “Japanese product”, or an “Austrian product”. Like an increasing number of the products we buy today, it is an international product.4The increasing integration of the global economy has had many consequences. First, the volume of world trade grows at a faster rate than the volume of world output.Second, foreign direct investment is playing an ever increasing role in the global economy as companies of all sizes invest in overseas operations.A third consequence is that imports are penetrating deeper into the world’s largest economies. The growth of imports is a natural by-product of the growth of world trade and the trend toward the manufacture of component parts, or even entire products, overseas before shipping them back home for final sale.Finally, the growth of world trade, foreign direct investment, and imports implies that companies around the globe are finding their home markets under attack from foreign competitors. This is true in Japan, where Kodak has taken market share in the photographic film industry away from Fuji and in the United States, where Japanese auto makers have captured market share from GM, Ford and Chrysler.47. Major industrial countries have stressed the necessity of free trade since 50 years ago.48. Big companies rather than small ones view the world as their marketplace.49. With the increasing integration of the global economy, it’s harder to tell whether a certain product is made in a single country.50. The entire products manufactured overseas are mainly sold overseas.51. The example of Kodak indicates the result of economic integration.六、翻译题（本大题12分）52.For South Korea as a whole, that seems as much a prophecy as an ambition. Like Japan in the 1960s, the country is poised for an assault on the world’s export markets. Its surging $81 billion economy is churning out a flood of increasingly sophisticated products, from shoes, toys and telephones to video recorders and microprocessors. Korea’s mighty conglomerates dominate Middle East construction, and they command key shares of the world’s shipbuilding, textile and steel industries.一、1.ACCDB 6.DABDD 11.BACBD二、1:财政一揽子计划2:反补贴税3:利息付款4:易于变卖的资产5:强阻力6:经常项目7:经济作物8:国民生产总值9:反通胀政策10:对等价值三、1:market share2:short supply全国2008年4月自考外刊经贸知识选读真题53:the World Bank4:capital goods5:productive forces6:domestic demand7:foreign exchange earnings8:customs duties9:visible trade account10:profit－remittance四、1:They are not very enthusiastic/excited about it.（1分）2:The three possible reasons are: 1)Europeans don’t gush about the single market；（2分）2)free movement is not yet a reality;（2分）3)many of the market’s original 282 directives have been implemented.（2分）3:The word means “to change from one form to another”. Its Chinese equivalent might be “转化”，or “转变”.（2分）1:Economic growth and competition.（2分）2:When one country’s economy is “sheltered”and with little competition, it’s most difficult for them to make good use of their absolute and comparative advantages, leaving the country far behind in economic development.（5分）3:Yet this opportunity may still be squandered.（2分）五、TTFFF TFTFT六、对整个韩国来说，那似乎既表示一种预示，也表示一种雄心。
08年7月高等教育自学考试《外贸英语写作》试题
08年7月高等教育自学考试《外贸英语写作》试题Part One: Questions 1-20Directions: There are 20 sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. （鄙人列各题中选择一个最佳答案填空。
）20%1. We will consider _____ your terms of payment.A. acceptedB. to acceptC. acceptingD. accept2. We enclosed our official order for 40 cases, _____ you will note that the shipment is to be effected in September.A. from whichB. about thatC. about whichD. which3. We are convinced that with joint efforts business between us _____ to our mutual benefit.A. will developB. has developedC. will be developedD. may have developed4. We are writing you _____ the hope of establishing business relations with you.A. byB. withC. onD. in5. The seller may cancel the contract and reserve the right to claim _____ buyer’s breach of contract.A. in the caseB. in the event ofC. in the case thatD. in any case6. Should your price be found competitive and delivery date _____, we intend to place a large order with you.A. acceptableB. acceptedC. acceptingD. accept7. The quality of the present shipment is equal to _____ of last consignment.A. thisB. theseC. thatD. those8. We shall be glad if you will _____ the matter at once and let us know the reason for the delay.A. look onB. look forC. look afterD. look into9. It was last Friday _____ she and I met for lunch.A. whichB. thatC. whenD. where10. I ’m sure it is _____ who usually answers the telephone.A. herB. themC. sheD. they11. No one knew _____about the reason for his delay.A. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing12. Curricula _____ currently being developed in office technologies.A. areB. isC. wereD. was13. _____, one must obtain permission.A. Before started the projectB. Before start the projectC. Before the project startingD. Before starting the project14. Their prices is not so competitive _____.A. as youB. as yourC. as yoursD. as your’s15. The contract, whose stipulations have been negotiated over the past six months, _____ to be signed this week.A. wasB. isC. wereD. are16. The failure of the Suggestion Scheme is _____ the low reward.A. due toB. becauseC. owe toD. since17. The foreign investment has further improved in _____ years.A. past the threeB. the three pastC. three pastD. the past three18. Of all the offers we have received, yours is _____ competitive and thus the most unacceptable.A. the leastB. the lessC. the mostD. the more19. San Francisco is more cosmopolitan than _____ in California.A. any cityB. other any citiesC. any other cityD. other any city20. Our objectives are to make our stock profitable, to operate efficiently, and _____ good employee relations.A. developingB. to developC. developedD. the development ofPart Two: Questions 21-30There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Detect and correct the mistakes. Write your corrections together with the mistakes on the answer sheet.（下列每句各有一个错误，找出错误并改正。
2008年英语专业四级全真试题（7）
TEXT D Public speaking fills most people with dread. Humiliation is the greatest fear; self-exposure and failing to appeal to the audience come a close second. Women hate it most, since girls are pressurized from an early age to be concerned with appearances of all kinds. Most people have plenty of insecurities, and this seems like a situation that will bring them out. If you were under pressure to be perfect, you are terrified of falling in the most public of ways. While extroverts will feel less fear before the ordeal, it does not mean they will necessarily do it better. Some very shy people manage to shine. When I met the British comedian Julian Clary, he was shy and cautious, yet his TV performances are perfect. In fact, personality is not the best predictor of who does it well. Regardless of what you are like in real life, the key seems to be to act yourself. Actual acting, as in performing the scripted lines of a character other than yourself, does not do the job. While politicians may limit damage by having carefully rehearsed, written scripts to speak from, there is always a hidden awareness among the audience that the words might not be true. Likewise, the incredibly perfect speeches of many American academics are far from natural. You may end up buying their book on the way out, but soon afterwards, it is much like fast food, and you get a nameless sense that you've been cheated. Although, as Earl Spencer proved at his sister Princess Diana's funeral, it is possible both to prepare every word and to act naturally. A script rarely works and it is used to help most speakers. But, being yourself doesn't work either. If you spoke as if you were in your own kitchen, it would be too authentic, too unaware of the need to communicate with an audience. I remember going to see British psychiatrist R. D. Laing speak in public. He behaved like a seriously odd person, talking off the top of his head. Although he was talking about madness and he wrote on mental illness, he seemed to be exhibiting rather than explaining it. The best psychological place from which to speak is an unselfconscious self-consciousness, providing the illusion of being natural. Studies suggest that this state of "flow", as psychologists call it, is very satisfying. 95. Women hate public speaking most mainly because of _____. A. their upbringing very early on. B. their inability to appeal to the audience. C. their sense of greater public pressure. D. their sense of greater humiliation. 96. "this" in Paragraph Two refers to A. insecurity. B. sense of failure. C. public speaking. D. pressure. 97. Which of the following is NOT the author's viewpoint? A. Acting like performers spoils the message in a speech. B. Perfection of scripts is necessary in making good impressions. C. Acting naturally means less dependence on the prepared script. D. There should be a balance between actual acting and acting naturally. 98. What is the author's view on personality? A. Personality is the key to success in public speaking. B. Extroverts are better public speakers. C. Introverts have to learn harder to be good speakers. D. Factors other than personality ensure better performance. 99. The author implies that while speaking R. D. Laing _____. A. was both too casual and authentic. B. was acting like a performer. C. was keeping a good balance. D. was aware of his audience. 100. In the last paragraph the author recommends that ____. A. you forget about your nervousness. B. you feel natural and speak naturally. C. you may feel nervous, but appear naturally. D. you may imagine yourself to be natural.。
剑桥商务英语中级真题2008年
剑桥商务英语中级真题2008年1、You work for a company which is going to buy a set of equipment from China. You are asked to translate a lot of specifications and instructions within four months, which is impossible. There for you decide to advertise for two experienced translators as soon as possible.·Write a short note to Mr. Max Remington, the Public Relation's manager. Ask for an advertisement for two translators.·Explain the reason.·Mention your urgency.·Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.2、You work in the Market Survey institute. After careful research, you receive four charts.Read the following charts which show, the trend of consumer confidence, real hourly wages, employment and credit development. The years are given, while the other numbers are not presented. But the lines in the charts clearly show, the directions of development.·Use the information in the charts to write a report (about 100- 120 words) analyzing the reason why the consumer confidence increases.·Write on your Answer Sheet.3、Mr. Lee is going to buy a large amount of electronic components from your company. He also shows an interest in your company's PCX phone machine, which is in the charge of Mr. Angus Beard, your colleague. Mr. Lee would like to bring 10 samples and some brochures back home to make a trial sale.·Write a short note to Mr. Angus Beard, one of your colleagues.·Tell him the fact that Mr. Lee is interested in PCX phone.·Mention the number he wants to have.·suggest their direct contact.·Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.4、You are a clerk in Lucky Tourism Company. You are responsible for arranging travelling lines. One day, you received the data as follows:Read the following table which shows the changes in the way people spend their holidays. The table divides the tourism business into four parts, telling the different percentages in 1980 and in 1990, from which you will notice the trend of current tourism business.·Use the information in the table to write a short report (about 100-120 words) emphasizing changes of the main business for your company.·Write on your Answer Sheet.WHERE PEOPLE SPEND THEIR HOLIDAYS1980 1990Travelling abroad 12% 23%Going to seaside 38% 32%Camping 9% 35%Staying at home 41% 10%Total 100% 100%5、You have received a fax from a customer who in the fax complained that he had received 100 green colour bicycles instead of 50 green and 50 blue colour bicycles. In order to solve the problem and find out the facts, you write a short note to the warehouse.·Write a short note to Mr. Randy Simon, who is in charge of deliveringgoods from warehouse.·Tell him about the claim.·Mention the date of delivery.·Ask for the duplicate invoice..·Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.6、you work for Alla, a shop which sells upmarket clothing. You are asked to find a way to increase the profits of your shop.Read the following figure showing the results of a survey of two upmarket specialty shops.Point A refers to your shop. Point B refers to Betty Fashion shop, your main competitor, near your shop.. Use the figure to write a report (about 100- 120 words)recommending ways of improving the quality and pricing of your shop.·Write on your Answer Sheet.7、The staff in your office decided to spend holidays together this year. While reading the new you are attracted by the advertisement of the Grand Palazzo Hotel in Italy. No one in your office has ever been to Italy. So you want your secretary to contact the hotel through telephone.·Write a short message to Ms. Emily Malan, your secretary.·Suggest the Visit to Italy.·Give the hotel telephone number to her.·Ask her to contact with that hotel.·write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.8、You work for Global institute inc., which produces softwares. You are responsible for Quality Management System.Study the following graph which shows the effort taken by your company and IBI Inc, your main competitor. In the graph, the Quality Management is divided into five parts.·Use the information in the graph to write a short report (about 100 120 wards) suggesting ways of improving the quality management of your company. ·Write on your Answer Sheet.9、You work for a company which is going to buy a set of equipment from China. You are asked to translate a lot of specifications and instructions within four months, which is impossible. There for you decide to advertise for two experienced translators as soon as possible.·Write a short note to Mr. Max Remington, the Public Relation's manager. Ask for an advertisement for two translators.·Explain the reason.·Mention your urgency.·Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.10、You work in the Market Survey institute. After careful research, you receive four charts.Read the following charts which show, the trend of consumer confidence, real hourly wages, employment and credit development. The years are given, while the other numbers are not presented. But the lines in the charts clearly show, the directions of development.·Use the information in the charts to write a report (about 100- 120 words) analyzing the reason why the consumer confidence increases.·Write on your Answer Sheet.答案:1、Dear Mr. Max Remington,As our company is purchasing a set of equipment, a lot of materials -have to be translated, which is impossible to do within four months. Could you advertise for two experienced translators in the newspapers? It is urgent.2、Near the end of 1994, people suddenly become "rich", buying a lot of things. We have received the report that the real hourly wages of workers become even less, so they do not have enough money to buy so many things. Although the employment is rising towards the end of 1994, the growth is very slow. Therefore, not many people find jobs to earn enough money to buy goods. Then where does the big consumer confidence come from? We have discovered that people overspend with various credit cards, buying goods. And they are not worried about returning the borrowed money. This it is our turn to be concerned about this kind of consumer confidence.3、Dear Mr. Beard,Mr. Lee, one of my old clients, has interest in our PCX phone machine. He would like to bring 10 samples and some brochures back home to make a trial sale. You may contact him directly on Tel 3108881. 4、Nowadays, less people like to spend their holidays at home. More people go camping outside or even travel abroad. The changes are caused mainly by three factors. First, people become more open. Instead of staying at home, they visit foreign countries to know the different races. Secondly, in the 1990s, house wives are more free from the heavy housework with more and more household utensils. Families are very happy to spend holidays outside with mothers or wives. Thirdly, travelling abroad can also mean enjoying comfortable weather in another country. Therefore less people go to crowded seaside, they turn to other ways. 5、Dear Mr. Simon,A customer complained that he had received 100 green coloured bicycles instead of 50 green and 50 blue colour bicycles, which had been shipped on 11th May. Could you please send me the immediate invoice under contract No. TXI 2- 1 in duplicate? 6、Both Betty Fashion Shop and our shop are in city centre, therefore, we have almost the same customers. But there exists a fact that customers are more likely to spend their money in Betty shop. After careful research, we notice that, although Betty shop has higher prices, they also have more fashionable clothes. Compared with Betty Shop, our real prices are not high, but the comparative prices to fashion are high. Therefore, if our shop decides to increase the profits, we should purchase highly fashionable clothes, at least as fashionable as Betty Shop, with the prices lower than Betty Shop's. As. customers hate increasing prices, it is better to do this gradually. 7、To: EmilyAs on one in the office has been to Italy, it will be a good idea to visit it. We may stay in the Grand Palazzo Hotel and the telephone is 809.775.3333. Please contact them to get further information. 8、How to improve Quality Management System with limited capitals? That is the key to success. After careful study of IBI Inc our main competitor, we find that they spend some money in Customer Service and Vender inspections which are vital to Quality Management. As we know, softwares are developed quickly. Customers and venders know clearly what they need. Therefore, we should develop programmes based on information through Customer Service and Vender inspections. Another fact with our attention is that although IBI Inc.'s Plant productivity is not high, they can sell out their new, high-quality softwares quickly as theyhave a very good Quality Control System. Therefore, we should adjust the capitals. 9、Dear Mr. Max Remington,As our company is purchasing a set of equipment, a lot of materials -have to be translated, which is impossible to do within four months. Could you advertise for two experienced translators in the newspapers? It is urgent.10、Near the end of 1994, people suddenly become "rich", buying a lot of things. We have received the report that the real hourly wages of workers become even less, so they do not have enough money to buy so many things. Although the employment is rising towards the end of 1994, the growth is very slow. Therefore, not many people find jobs to earn enough money to buy goods. Then where does the big consumer confidence come from? We have discovered that people overspend with various credit cards, buying goods. And they are not worried about returning the borrowed money. This it is our turn to be concerned about this kind of consumer confidence.。
[财经类试卷]2008年国际货运代理(专业英语)真题试卷及答案与解析
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2008年国际货运代理（专业英语）真题试卷及答案与解析一、单项选择题每题1分。
以下备选答案中只有一项最符合题目要求，不选、错选均不得分。
1 The seller had made a sales contract under the CFR term with the buyer，therefore the scope of freight forwarder’s service on behalf of the buyer includes( )．（A）arranging export customs clearance（B）booking space with the NVOCC（C）arranging import customs clearance（D）booking space with the marine carrier2 According to INCOTERMS 2000，CPT means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier nominated by the( )but the seller must in addition pay the cost of carriage necessary to bring the goods to the named destination．（A）buyer（B）seller（C）carrier（D）forwarder3 According to UCP 600，the term“middle”of a month in the letter of credit shall be construcd as from th e 11th to the 20th of the month and the term“first haIf"of a month shall be construed as ( )．（A）from the 11th to the 20th of the month（B）from the 1at to the 15th of the month（C）from the 1at to the l0th of the month（D）from the 11th to the 21at of the month4 The risks covered in FPA coverage basically means that only total or constructive total loss of the whole consignment of cargo，but no partial loss or damage is recoverable from the msurer resulting from natural calamities，such as ( )，lightning，tsunami，earthquake and flood．（A）salvage charges（B）general average（C）ship collision（D）heavy weather5 ( )means that the shipowner provides a designated manned ship to the charterer,and the charterer employs the ship for a specific period against payment of hire．（A）Voyage chartering（B）Time chartering（C）Bareboat chartering（D）Contract of affreightment6 The bill of lading by itself is not a contract of carriage as it signed only by the carrier． However，it provides evidence of contract of carriage．It serves as a receipt for goods delivered to the carrier．Besides，the bill of lading serves as a document of title enabling the goods to be transferred from the shipper to the consignee or any other partv bv endorsement． The( )can not be transferred to the third parties bv endorsement．（A）shipped B／L（B）clean B／L（C）straight B／L（D）order B／L7 The UCP published by the( )，contains detailed provisions dealing with the operation of documentary credit．（A）CIFA（B）FIATA（C）BIMCO（D）ICC8 The documents commonly used in carriage of goods by sea are bills of lading， sea waybills， manifests,booking notes and delivery orders etc.Most of these documents are signed by the carrier or his agent except( )．（A）booking notes（B）delivery orders（C）sea waybills（D）bills of lading9 Liner freight rates are fixed by liner operators．They are related more to the costs of operation and which remain comparatively steady over a period of time．The liner rates are also subject to surcharges or adjustment factors which may be levied from time to time in order to enable the shipping lines to meet certain price variations in their inputs such as( )，the bunker adjustment factor and port congestion surcharges．（A）currency adjustment factor（B）crew adjustment factor（C）water adjustment factor（D）administrative adjustment factor10 Which of the following modes of container transport may be FCL／FCL?( )（A）CY／CFS（B）CY／CY（C）CFS／CY（D）CFS／CFS11 The CMR convention is the convention on contract for international carriage of goods by road， according to the CMR，the career is responsible for( ).（A）any wrongful act of the consignor（B）inherent vice of the goods（C）neglect of the Consignor（D）omissions of carrier’s servants12 Currently，different types of multimodal transport operations involving different combinations are taking place，( )is similar to the roll—on，roll—off system except that in the place of the rro-ro vehicle a rail car is used so that geographically separated rail systems can be connected by the use of an ocean carrier．（A）Sea／air（B）Air／road（C）Sea／train（D）Piggyback13 ( )is concemed with purchasing and arranging inbound movement of materials，pans，and／or finished inventory from suppliers to manufacturing or assembly plants，warehouses，or retail stores．（A）Market distribution（B）Procurement（C）Manufacturing support（D）Inventory14 Each air waybill may have over ten copies．They are sent to the shipper，the consignee，and various departments of the carrier．The copy marked( )is the copy that would normally be presented under a documentary credit．（A）“Original 1”（B）“Original 2”（C）“Original 3”（D）“Original 4”15 ( )，“International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations”，was funded in Vienna Austria on 31 May 1926．（A）IFFFA（B）IATA（C）ICIFA（D）FIATA二、判断题每题1分。
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全国2008年4月高等教育自学考试外贸英语写作试题课程代码：00097请将答案填在答题纸相应的位置上Part One: Questions 1-20Directions: There are 20 sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. （在下列各题中选择一个最佳答案填空。
）20%1. Now, with our stock __________ , the maximum we can supply is 50 tons.A. diminishesB. diminishedC. diminishD. being diminished2. I am sure that this quality is superior __________ that.A. fromB. toC. thanD. for3. It __________ that we very much appreciate the support you have extended to us in thepast.A. is necessaryB. is importantC. goes without sayingD. goes without doubtful4. We hope you will __________ our claim.A. fully settleB. full settleC. be fully settledD. have fully settled5. __________ heavy commitments, we cannot advance shipment of your order.A. BecauseB. For thatC. Owing toD. Thanks to6. Prices continued to rise while wages remained low __________ the government became increasingly unpopular.A. on condition thatB. in order thatC. provided thatD. with the result that7. The documents will be sent to you in one lot under separate __________.A. coverB. coveringC. coverageD. covers8. We are willing to renew the agreement on the same terms __________ in the last one.A. likeB. asC. withD. to9. We __________ hear the first speaker.A. could hardB. could hardlyC. hardly couldn’tD. couldn’t hardly10. Each month John saves as much as __________.A. himB. themC. herD. they11. Paul was unwilling to accept __________ suggestion.A. somebody’sB. nobody’sC. anybody’sD. every body’s12. Three fourths of the research __________ at the moment.A. beganB. beginC. begunD. begins13. Our new billing system totals all balances, gives weekly reports, and __________.A. prints statementsB. statements are printedC. printing statementsD. statements printed14. Our two __________ (Certified Public Accountants) both asked for leaves of absence in June.A. C.P.A.’sB. CPAsC. CPA’sD. CPA15. __________ are going to Hawaii on holiday tomorrow.A. They and usB. Them and usC. They and weD. Them and we16. We will try to find out __________ it is wise to use the central office for meeting.A. whetherB. thatC. whichD. what17. After __________, the teller told Mr. Juarez the balance in his account.A. checkB. checkedC. being checkedD. checking18. A hundred dollars __________to pay for a computer.A. are not manyB. are not too muchC. are not muchD. is not too much19. He __________ to understand the trap in business.A. experienced enoughB. enough experiencedC. is experienced enoughD. is enough experienced20. Persuaded that he wanted the facts, we provided him __________ he needed.A. with thatB. with whichC. with whatD. for whichPart Two: Questions 21-30There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Detect and correct the mistakes. Write your corrections together with the mistakes on the answer sheet.（下列每句各有一个错误，找出错误并改正。
请将错误及改正写在答题纸上。
）20%Example: Who’s taking care the dog while you’re away?taking care →taking care of21. Specialize in the export of Chinese food stuffs, we wish to express our desire to trade with you in this line.22. Neither Marian nor her sister work for their uncle.23. Listening others before making a decision is advisable.24. Mr. Steward and us analyzed various possibilities.25. The firm is determined to prevent its competitors from eat into the market.26. In my opinion, I think the seminar covers only the basics.27. He was knocked down by a bike, and he was not seriously hurt.28. As a result of the continuing decline of the birth rate, less people will enter the labor force.29. Where will you be assigned to work has not yet been decided.30. In 1980, the United States exported twice as much of its national output of goods as they had in 1970.Part Three: Questions 31-40Write logical sentences with the words and phrases given. (用所给的词和词组写出符合逻辑的句子。
) 10%31. insurance / compensation for / suffer from / the purpose of / loss or damage / those who / is to provide32. our prices / have increased / because / we must / our production costs / raise33. for / feel free / in the department / to ask / anyone / assistance34. your recommendations / to learn / you will / have been accepted / be happy / that35. do / when / some people / they are / under pressure / their best work36. think / an excellent chance / both of us / you have / that / of winning37. until / they pay / wait / some people / their bills / the last minute / before38. be happier / you probably / accepted / their offer / would / if you39. from poverty / have risen / in the world / many / great people40. works / Justin Edwards / who / received / in the Traffic Department / this month merit awardPart Four: Questions 41-50Each of the following sentences contains one punctuation error. One punctuation in each is either missing or misused. Detect the error and write the missing punctuation or your correction together with the word before the punctuation on the answer sheet.（下面每句都有一个标点符号错误，该用标点处未用标点或标点符号用错。