剑桥商务英语考试BEC中级听力全真试题及答案

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BEC剑桥商务英语(中级)真题答案

Test 11.Coaching CABDABC2.buffet zone DCEBF3.how to market yourself DACBBC4.planning 19-23 BADAC 24-28 CDABC 29-33 DBCBB5.customer services director: itself in c while seen from c those forwith that cTest 21.good listener, better manager BCADDBC2.finding the right people CBEAD3.department store magic DCAACB4.managing upwards 19-23DDACA 24-28CBAAD 29-33 CACDB5.personal assistant of the year: that c only so c the how c out c will beTest 31.manage your boss CDABABC2.sell,sell,sell DFCEA3.trouble with teamwork DBCABC4.human resources policy 19-23 DCACD 24-28 CACAB 29-33 DAABB5.meetings that work: too c results by c so concerning c ones that aboutcTest 41．T he Birmingham Alliance CABDABD2．S taff apperaisals a director DFBAC3．M arket entry-the pioneer AABCCB4．B usiness meetings 19-23 CABDA 24-28 BDBAD 29-33 CACBD5．W hen to recruit for c the of with c such c so type around itTest11.flacks is a UK-based BDCABCA2.evaluating the performance of the board BAFDE3.british companies cross the atlantic ABCBAD4.promise of jobs 19-23 ACDDA 24-28 CBDCD 29-33 CCABDC5.consumer behaviour :with c to c so these about although having c toothatTest21.Successful time management CBACDBD2.staff appraisals good preparations CFAED3.problems in the it industry ABBACD4.chairman’s report 19-23 CDACD 24-28 DBADC 29-33 DAACB5.the career forum : up advertising c being the something out c closelymaking put cTest31.businessman of the year’award BDACABC2.setting up an appraisal scheme DACEF3.sheer genius-or a waste of time BCDACB4.who benefits most from company training 19-23 CBCDB 24-28 DCCBA29-33 DBCBA5.get better at keyboarding: some c by if c given c far such than upeitherTest41.four markets experts offer BADBCBD2.human resource management BAFEC3.achieving a successful merger CADDBB4.the bank with ideas 19-23 CCDCB 24-28 AADCA 29-33 BCBAB5.dealing with expenses: when such if try been for with c are to c everyTest11.the stars of the future CDBDABC2.acquisition FCEAD3.creativity in the workplace BCDBAC4.the secret of success for online business 19-23 DBCCA 24-28 BDCAB29-33 BCDBC5.client meetings: have which from unless is c c in only both c asTest 21.when a business decides BDACBCD2.the best person for the job CFDAE3.critical path BADDCB4.fighting it 19-23 BCDBA 24-28 DACCA 29-33 DCBDB5.lebrun steel facing up to tough times: which c on c but uo thoseadditionally both too much whileTest 41.mergers and acquisitions BABDCAC2.when two brands are better than one EBDFA3.speaking your customer’ language BABBCA4.another successful year 19-23 BADDC 24-28 ABCDD 29-33 BACCA5.the myth of the paperless office: the c and for up it c of c have whobetween。

剑桥商务英语中级（BEC2）听力全真试题（3）

PART THREEThis part consists of an interview, conversation, discussion or presentation and involves 1 or 2 speakers. The questions take the form of 8 multiple-choice questions, each comprising 3 options: 1 correct option and 2 distractors. It is necessary for you to listen very carefully to the talk, looking atthe multiple-choice questions as you listen.Try to answer each multiple-choice question as quickly as possible. If you spend too long thinking about the answer to a certain question, you may miss an important part of the talk. In any case, you will lose your place in the talk and find it harder to answer the next question. It is extremely important to try to follow the talk and the questions at the same time, matching each multiple-choice question with the appropriate part of the talk., Above all, try not to worry too much if you don t hear the answer to a multiple-choice question.Read the next one or two questions (or even more, if necessary) and try to listen for the particular topic or subject of each question in the talk.In the following example, a salesman is talking to a potential business customer. As you listen, you must decide which sentence is correct and mark the appropriate letter (A, B or C).You hear.You will hear a negotiation between a salesman and a potential customer.The salesman is trying to sell a number of fax machines to a certain business while someone in the business is trying to negotiate the best price and terms. Choose the correct ending for each of the sentences 1 - 8. Mark one letter A, B or C for the ending you choose.S1: Thank you very much for the demonstration of the new fax machine which you re marketing. I can tell you now that we re very interested in purchasing a quantity for our branch offices as well as for our headquarters. This will involve about 40 machines in all - provided that we can reach asuitable agreement with you.S2: I m very happy to heart hat. I m sure you ll find the machines very reliable indeed.S1: Can you give me again the minimum price per machine - bearing in mind that we re talking about as many as 40 machines?S2: Well, our normal wholesale price including delivery works out at RMB9,000 per machine. But we can let you have a 12 per cent discountfor any order of over 20 machines.S1: Actually, we were hoping for a discount of up to 20 per cent.S2: Oh dear, I m afraid that isn t going to be possible. I d be in trouble with my company manager if I agreed to such a large discount. 12 per cent is our usual discount on bulk orders. I ll tell you what I ll do. I ll see my supervisor and try my best to get a further 3 per cent for youThat ll give you a total of 15 per cent discount.S1: Is there any further discount for early settlement?S2: Oh dear. Our chief accountant won t be very happy. but we can sometimes make a reduction of 2 per cent if the bill is settled in full within ten days.S1: At the other extreme, would a 6-month credit period be acceptable to you?S2: I m afraid not. If we do give you a 15 per cent discount, it ll use up almost all of our profit, and we ll require payment within one month. I just can t do anything about extending that it s simply not going to be possible for us.S1: I understand, but what about warranty? What s the period of warranty on these machines?S2: It s 6 months, but I can make an exception in your case and give you a one-year warranty period.S1: So that s free repairs if any machines develop a fault within a one-year period. But what happens if any of the machines break down after a year?S2: Well, we have a special scheme: it s RMB2,000 or so for a years cover. And we guarantee to carry out any repairs on site within 24 hours provided that the machines are used in offices within the city. If you phone us before ten o clock in the morning, we usually come out to your office or factory the same day. Outside the city ft will obviously take longer.Occasionally, we may even ask you to send the faulty machine to our nearest factory.S1: I understand. Now what about delivery time?S2: Usually two weeks from receipt of your order - three weeks at the most.S1: Can you deliver within one week? It s all very urgent in our particular case. We run the risk of losing business until we have the machines.S2: Well, if you decide now and let me have a firm order with a 1 0 per cent deposit, I think we can promise to get the machines to you by one week tomorrow - that ll be eight days. We ll give your order top priority - and you can have 17 per cent discount provided we receive the full amount in ten days from now.You read.You will hear a negotiation between a salesman and a potential customer. The salesman is trying to sell a number of fax machines to a certain business while someone in the business is trying to negotiate the best price and terms. Choose the correct ending for each of the sentences (1 - 8).Mark one letter (A, B or C) for the ending you choose.1 . The customer wants to buy some fax machines for useA only in the company s headquarters.B only in the company s branch offices.*C in the company s headquarters and branch offices.2. He wants to buyA 4 fax machines.B 14 fax machines.*C fax machines.3. At first he wants a discount ofA 12 per cent.B 15 per cent.*C 20 per cent.4. In order to be able to give the customer 15 per cent discount, the salesman says he must seeA his company manager.*B his supervisor.C his chief accountant.5. There may even be a further discount if the entire bill is paid in*A ten days.B one month.C six months.6. The salesman is prepared to extend the warranty period by*A six months.B one year.C eighteen months.7.The fax machine company will promise to carry out repairs free of charge after one year if*A the machines are insured with them.B the customer loses business because of faulty machines.C the customer buys his machines from them.8. Once he receives a definite order with a deposit, the salesman says that he can deliver the machines inA less than a week*B eight daysC ten days。

BEC全真试题参考答案及听力文字材料_BEC_

BEC全真试题参考答案及听力文字材料READING1. C2. B3.A4.B5.A6.D 7C 8.F 9.G 10.E 11.B 12.C 13.D 14.G 15.F 16.B 17.C 18.A 19.G 20.E 21.D 22.A 23.C 24.B 25.C 26.D 27.B 28.A 29.B 30.D 31.B 32.A 33.A 34.B 35.D 36.THERE 37.CORRECT 38.ARE 39.CORRECT 40.TO 41.IMPORTANT 42.FIND 43.INCLUDING 44.IS 45.THOROUGHLYWRITINGLISTENING1.Worldwide Holidays2.invitation cards3.business reception4.4005.Marketing Manager6.Sales Planning7. foreign languages8. 3 July9.rising costs 10. department budgets 11. buildings manager 12. laptop 13. D 14.F 15.C 16.G 17.A 18.C 19.H 20.E 21.A 22.D 23.C 24.B 25.C 26.B 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.BTranscriptsPart I1.F: Good morning, Lewis & Thorn Printers.M: Hello, it’s Oliver Martin here. Can I speak to Mark Hanson?F: I’m afraid he is not in the office now. Can I take a message?M: Yes, I’m phoning from Worldwide Holidays. I made an order recently. Mark was dealing with it. There were several things, mainly brochures and pricelists. We’ve received those and they are fine, but we haven’t got the invitation cards that were ordered.F: When did you order them?M: It was about a week ago, last Thursday, I think. But it’srather urgent now. They’re for a business reception at the end of the month. And they need to be sent to the tour operators and hotel managers.F: We’re quite busy at the moment, but I’m sure he’ll get them to you for tomorrow. How is it for?M: It was originally 300, but can you make that 400? We may need more than we thought.F: Yes. Fine. Has Mark the details?M: He should have. If there’s a problem, I can fax them.F: Thanks, Mr. Martin. I’ll phone you if we need them.2.F: Hello, Mike. It’s Carrion here. I’ve just been reading the paper and the job in there with Alba, the publishing group. I think it will be perfect for you.M: Oh, what’s t he job?F: They want a marketing manager. Isn’t that the kind of thing you’re looking for?M: Yes. Does it say what the job involves?F: There’s a quite a big job description, but the main thing seems to be that you’ll be in charge of sales planning. Sounds quite interesting.M: Well, it will be better than the administration work I’m doing at the moment. What sort of qualifications are they looking for? I suppose they want you to have an MBA.F: No, there’s nothing here about that. But it does say that they’re looking for someone who can speak foreign languages. Well, that’s OK for you because you’ve lived abroad and you speak German, don’t you?M: Yes, and Spanish, too. When do the applications have tobe in by?F: What’s it today? The 9th of June. So you’ve plenty to time. The 3rd of July is the closing date. Do you want me to fax you the adverts so you can see yourself.M: Yes. That’ll be great. Thanks.F: OK. I’ll do it now.3.M: Hello! Mike here.F: Mike. It’s Angela.M: Oh, Hi.M: Oh, look, Mike. I’m phoning because I’m quite worried about last month’s figures.M: They don’t make pretty reading, do they?F: No, they don’t. I think we need to have a meeting to talk about the rising costs.M: Sounds like a good idea. When were you thinking of?F: As soon as possible. I think we should try to put together new department budgets. Each department will then have set limits for their spending.M: Yes. I’m sure that will help. Who would you specially like to have at the meeting?F: Well, us, obviously. And can you make sure that the sales coordinator is available. And also the buildings manager? We’ll need their input.M: Sure. I’ll get on to them. And I’ll book the boardroom.F: Oh, can you make sure that there’ll be a laptop available there on the day. I’d like to show the figures for this year and last year.M: No problem. I’ll get back to you later to confirm the details.F: Fine. Thanks.Part II13. Very useful indeed! The general manager and the research director showed us around their high-tech production unit and there was a presentation of some of the products they’re planning. They’re certainly coming up with plans for some innovative products. I’m fairly sure we can come to some agreement about working together on at least two of them, though there’ll be some hard bargaining, I should think.14. They were really excellent. The best group I’ve ever worked with. I was able to cover the theoretical ground very quickly and got to the practical stuff earlier than I’d expected. This meant that they had much more practice than other groups and won’t need too much support from us, even in the initial stage of using the program.15. They weren’t easy, Mark. They were not easy! They asked us extremely detailed questions about our products and our ability to meet deadlines. In fact, at one point I thought we’re going to have to withdraw because it looked as if we wouldn’t be able to meet all their requirements. But then they made a number of concessions. In the end I think we’ve managed to get a good deal. Certainly it’s the biggest contract I’ve been involved with.16.The first day was particularly useful because there were some interesting speakers, mainly from big multinationals, talking on such as I’m interested in, like the international aspects of industrial relations and employment law. Then in the evening I had some extremely interesting conversations withspeakers. I hope there’ll useful contacts in the future. But other delegates thought it wasn’t very well attended, because the organizers ad decided against having an exhibition area so fewer people came.17. We revealed the month’s work and discussed next month’s targets. We decided that we definitely need some extra help with the personnel selection because there’s just too much for one person. Generally I think we’re a pretty good team. Of course there’re a few problems now and again, but we always discuss them in a very calm and sensible way and come up with solutions that work, so far, anyway.18. All I can say is that I’d stood out as the best applican t straight away or they took an instant dislike to me. I’d expected it to last at least 45 minutes, and possibly to involve 2 sessions. But I left I managed to go for a swim and do some shopping before I got back to the office for lunch.19. I’ve b een over all the obvious things I knew they would ask me with a colleague and I practiced all my answers over and over again. I felt sure I could deal with anything they’d put to me. Well, they started asking me what I though my weaknesses were. I just had n’t prepared for that, but because I had done so much preparation for other questions I managed to come up with a really good answer.20. Well, I got there and I thought I am really well prepared for this. I was wearing my best suit. I arrived on time and so did the other three applicants. But they kept us waiting for an hour and a half while they tried to sort themselves out. By the time I went I was so patient with the company I didn’t want the job any more.21. It’s fine, isn’t it. I can do it now. I knew what they weregoing to ask me. But when you are under all that pressure and all those questions are coming at you, something let you down. And whatever you say, you know you haven’t got the message across right and they haven’t understo od what you really meant. If only could get a second chance.22. I got home late from the meeting than I before () andI was really tired, but I lay awake all night. I guess I should have thought more carefully about wearing the right sort of things. But I was a bit disorganized and rushed out of the flat as if it was just an ordinary day and then felt like an odd one out when I got there and saw everyone else in suits. I was so embarrassed.Part IIIF: With me today is Peter Williams from Kingston University. Welcome! Peter.M: Thank you.F: Peter, you recently a large research study on training in small businesses. What made you focus on small businesses? After all, most of your experience has been with the huge multinational Cleantex. And in fact you eventually you ran their training department, didn’t you?M: Well, you are partly right. You see, when I joined the university a year ago they wanted me to start a training program for small businesses. I’d j ust sold my own small business, which I’d started when I left Cleantex. The 8 years I ran my own business taught me more about training than all my years with Cleantex. But I felt I couldn’t base a training program on my experience alone. So I decided to do research first.F: And how much training did you find in most small companies. Can they afford to do much training?M: Well, firstly small businesses are often accused of notdoing enough training. But that is the opinion of big businesses of course. It’s true that the government is encouraging small firms to increase their training budgets. They’re trying to introduce financial assistance for this. But I have to say I find lots of training going on. The real problem is that most small bu sinesses don’t always know how much training they’re providing or how much it’s actually costing them.F: But surely businesses have budgets and training records.M: Unfortunately most small companies don’t set aside a specific training b udget. It’s not that they don’t want to spend the money but that they operate differently. You see, things change very quickly in small firms and it’s impossible to predict the training needs. An employee can be moved to a new project very suddenly and then training has to be organized within days. And most small businesses prefer to use their experienced staff to do any training on the job.F: Did you manage to work out the costs of training?M: Well, it took time to work out the indirect costs. You see, most small business managers don’t include these costs in their calculations. Most of them keep records of obvious expenses, like, many expenses like external courses, travel, training manual, and videos, etc. But not many firms have specific training accounts and they don’t include the time managers spend on training, waste of materials, lost of productivity and so on. I spent hours with company accountants trying to see where these hidden costs were.F: How much are small firms spending on training?M: More than half of the businesses I surveyed spent at least 1% of their annual salary bill on training. And some of these spentup to 5% of their pay roll. In fact smaller firms are investing on average over 10% more on training per employee than larger firms.F: How good is that training?M: As I said, small firms usually get an experienced employee to show new staff how to do that job. This can be useful if the person is carefully selected and well-trai ned himself. But it’s not really enough. The trainee needs to do the job with the experienced employee on hand for guidance and feedback. This gets trainees much better skills than any packaged courses.F: And has your study helped you plan new courses for small businesses?M: Definitely. I now understand what they want and how they want it delivered. I now know that small firms were only investing in training if it immediately helped their enterprise. But most formal training focuses on long-term business needs. Most small businesses can’t plan far ahead. They want direct results from training in skills they need now. New technologies and IT skills are identified as a priority by all the firms I surveyed.F: What is the first course the university offer small businesses?M: Up till now most of short courses for companies in general have dealt with helping businesses grow. These aren’t really appropriate for small companies as growth can be very risky for them. They obviously need to grow but they’re afraid of fast growth. I’m going to start with courses on IT and software the small companies are likely to require because of the business growth to come later. And they’ll need to be changed to make them more relevant to small businesses.F: Well, I wish you every success with the course.。

bec中级听力真题答案 1-8

Test 1Part one1. facilities manager2. chairman3. sound system4. video5. Finances6. expenses claim7. hotel bill8. training course9. taking minutes 10. 13 October 11. certificate 12. customer servicePart Two13. G 14. E 15. C 16. H 17. B18. G 19. E 20. C 21. B 22. HPart Three23. Ｃ24. Ａ25. Ａ26. Ｃ27. Ａ28. C29. Ｂ30. BVocabulary & Phrases:IReceiptbrochureII.13. assembly line, 12% with fault, improving checking procedures14. laptop, high percentages of triers, redesign15. met our target for the 1st quarter16. refer difficult client to me, distribution failure, production difficulties17. sales figure, market cost, inflation, overbudget petrol cost, distribution cost18. deliver within 2 days, pay more19. reputation, fantastic discounts, that particular month20. publicity campaign, put sb. off21. complimentary printed letterheads, deciding factor22. local company, best package for lowest costIII.23. highest level reached at the close 2 days ago, sharp fall yesterday, a strong recovery saw most of the losses being made up today, closing figure still fell short of Wednesday’s24. having finally found a buyer for their loss-making sports footwear subsidiary Hi-form, …rejected a takeover bid from a leading French retail chain which has been looking to buy into the British market.25. Lek’s comprehensive training scheme has been open to all grades of staff, predicted job cuts of something like 1/3 of engineering staff26. optimistic about the outlook of the power sector, cut loss and sell now, interest in this sector may increase27. several periods of rapid expansion in pharmaceutical…, only for it to be overtaken a short time later by the strong financial institutions; recent performances of … has hidden a steep drop in the share prices of many other sectors; all other sectors lost considerable amounts, but ..not been reflected in the overall value of the market28. suffered a downturn, have reason for optimism, showing signs for turnaround, expect little relief29. reinvest in R&D, declared operating losses close to a million, pay low dividend to investors30. acquiring other chains, consolidate 3 home improvement chains into 1 under the Fresca name, strong market positionTest 2Part one1. World Net2. outside lines3. transfer calls4. equipment5. quality design6. Europe7. advertising campaign8. discounts9. trade fair 10. after lunch 11. revised budgets 12. head officePart Two13. D 14. G 15. A16. E 17. F18. G 19. B 20. A21. D 22. CPart Three23. Ｃ24. Ａ25. Ａ26. Ｃ27. Ａ28. B29. Ｂ30. CVocabulary & Phrases:I．Extension, installationBestseller, sales volume, loyal customer, phase outStates (USA)II.13. everyone recommend, high hopes; He couldn’t cover everything, they should have allowed a full day.14. make the most of the opportunity in other ways, other participants I networked with, become major client15.although entertaining, couldn’t exactly say I learned anything new16. common sense, wasn’t exactly entertaining, other participants looked rather fed up17. gave me new ideas on selling techniques , worth the fee18. assuming price is always the most important concern, keep margins low, change our strategy, reliability, quality, delivery19. reduce the number of quality control staff, supplier of our metal casings, negotiate a better deal, overheads20. retain people longer; the cost … isn’t easy to quantify; for anyone new to achieve maximum productivity21. renovate 1/3 of the rooms, can’t complete the program without funds, generate substantial income, start trading, offer discounts to compensate for the inconvenience of the ongoing work 22. saturation point was reached, consumption, income levels …are steadily rising, luxury, necessityIII.23. portfolio; Instead of being satisfied that they’re already known as a good company to work for, they want their management programs to create an established, committed team…24. tried to run their own in-house programs before, their own personnel; keen for management training to be attended by all managers, rarely succeeded; those sessions that did take place were well-received25. junior staff, involved in such a lot of training of new and existing junior staff that they don’t fully appreciate the benefits of receiving training themselves26. motivation behind this new program wasn’t clear; assess their performance, hadn’t been able to make up their minds either way about whether they were in favor27. kick off with what they identified as their priority areas, put forward a proposal for sessions on…28. residential courses at weekends, start off with a series of full-day events29. get this contract underway before the end of our financial year, booked up from the end of May onwards, hectic, had a week to clear up30. a proposed schedule, devising a survey, costingTest 3Part one1. advertising campaign2. quality control3. European launch4. task force5. Sector Briefing6. Investment News7. Economic development8. Corporate register9. management school 10. Industrial Relations 11. 7: 45 12. book signingPart Two13. G 14. E 15. Ｂ16. H 17. F18. D 19. C 20. H 21. A22. FPart Three23. B 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. C29. A30. BVocabulary & Phrases:I.Defect unitNews bulletinII.13. description in the brochure, give a false impression14. beauty salon, with all the packaging tha t’s available, ensure consignments properly protected15. sign a contract, didn’t renew the contract, after it’s expired, send the usual order16. centralized ordering, multi-site organization, arrived at the head office instead of one of the branches, mouse mat, window frame17. store manager, central warehouse, go straight onto the shelves, poster paints18. be used to its full capacity, restrict delegate numbers, consider other options19. flight ‘s now been cancelled, make alternative travel arrangements；Could we discuss your business proposal over dinner on the second day instead?20. driving to the venue, pre-conference dinner, do book me accommodation21. let me know the different options for getting from there to the center, don’t know this particular venue22. accommodation request form, information pack, got an urgent appointment at the officeIII.23. cynical, play power games, tendency, fat cats congratulate each other on their success, public perception24. have someone who is skilled in…25. don’t have to formally present the conclusions , focus on fielding any question they arrive26. outgoing, takes on the role, not ready to give up the reigns, I go for someone who is heading to the top27. resist the desire to impose his own will on the board, point out the strength of any argument, ensure all opinions are covered28. senior executive, administrative matter, how little time is devoted to prioritize in what goes on the agenda29. bored down, no enough time to discuss what really needs to be talked through30. as good as its follower, minutes should be distributed, check whether the minutes represent the true & accurate version of… signed off quickly at next board meetingTest 4Part one1. plastic components2. competitors3. focus4. operators5. training staff6. trial period7. holiday pay8. distributor9. productivity bonus 10. trade fair 11. takeover 12.redundanciesPart Two13. F 14. G 15. B 16. A17. D18. D 19. G 20. B 21. H 22. EPart Three23. A24. C 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. A29. B 30. CIrocketsick pay, annual bonus, be obliged to, be calculated to the hourly rateMDs (marketing director), official, rumor, confirmationII13. salary bill, double administration, new blood, start off the ground level14. fullest protection, compensate, properly covered15. session stay exactly the same16. customer complaint, quality of maintenance17. holiday allowance, allocation, equality between departments, inter-department relations18. crucial, as arranged19. market testing, delegates, translation facilities20. correspond with, quoted, catalogue21. advanced publicity, pricelist, in action22. office layout, overall costIII23. prospects for promotion, identify strength and weakness24. sales team, keep me at distance from customers25. it didn’t come to anything, rumor26. come natural to me27. complicated policies28. commission,29. incentive, introduce new one, personal contact30. motivate, plusTest 5Part one1. international communication2. board room3. feedback form4. global partnerships5. headed6. training session7. change supplier8. installment9. innovations 10. human resources 11. teamwork 12. motivationPart Two13. D 14. B 15. E 16. A17. C18. G 19. H 20. A21. E 22. CPart Three23. A24. C 25. B 26. C 27. A28. BV ocabulary & PhrasesI.oversea clients, presentation room, working overseasclaim paper, lined paper, settle the billII.13. from scratch, redesign and redecorate, existing workplace, huge outlet14. competitive pricing strategy, take inflation into account, sell below cost15. duplicate services, streamline our offices16. target successful lines, abandon17. maintaining productivity, overheads, enormous, got constantly improved, getting more products faster and better18. keep to the schedule, keep to original plans19. surpass all forecasts, extend the trend, domestic market20. better than forecast, well keep within budget, substantial investment, pay rise, bonus21. reach the target, cut back on spending, sales pick up, add new clients to our base22. forecast…more optimistic, investment look sound, allocateIII.23. plenty of technical expertise, the specification just don’t compare with what’s expected24. multi-national, parent company, help it to expand, contentive, hands-off approach, generate some income25. poor morale, cut in bonus, long-term prospect, weak line manger26. allocate, develop selling skills, contradictory signals27. supply company needs, spares, keep stocks low, call-outs28. regular meeting, top management, pass on, worth hearing, create ill feeling29. priority, reverse the falling revenue, increase sales volume30. multi-media, direct mail shots, layout of graphicsTest 6Part One1. headed paper2. credit forms3. pay clerk4. 5th November5. corporate services6. supervisor training7. program8. sponsors9. accounting software 10. overcharged 11. warranty 12. quotePart Two13. F 14. H 15. B 16. G 17. A18. A19. D 20. H 21. F 22. CPart Three23. C 24. A25. C 26. B 27. B 28. BV ocabulary & PhrasesI.tax formparticipantsII.13. manufacturing division, reach sales target, beyond domestic market, training personnel14. extend the list of tools available, implement, rationalize operational activity15. emergency government order, long hours, new software16. zero-defect, steady decline, attain the ideal17. short-handed, meet sales target, oversea trips, lessen our recruitment needs18. rules and regulations regarding health and safety, meet current requirement, newer technology, innovative19. invest in new design and techniques, broaden our range, competitive products20. turn them into reliable product, create a specialist team21. monopoly, sore payment, buy out one of the suppliers22. turnover, rising dramatically, keep up with the demand, existing facilities, run on full strain, double outputIII.23. see it such, typical approach, go for it, try out new ideas, good judgment24. furniture design and food, old fashioned, new look, no courses specifically25. light, weak material for mass-production, heavy, dark furniture26. take off like rocket, basic office layouts, keen to update their image27. reckon, go alone, work on contract, turn over28. technical office equipment29. out of my steps, bring out enough new designs, produce variations on our standard range, undercut our prices, stand a chance30. close down, keep a few line for the oversea marketTest 7Part One1. last quarter2. long-term3. current4. losses5. second stage6. penalty clause7. unskilled8. contract9. software engineer 10. timing 11. hardware 12. objectivesPart Two13. C 14. B 15. F 16. H 17. D18. F 19. D 20. G 21. H 22. CPart Three23. C 24. B 25. A26. A27. C 28. A29. B 30. BV ocabulary & PhrasesI.last financial year, fixed and intangible assetsfor every week we’re late, we have to pay…business analyst, spell outII.13. tricky questions, minds go completely blank, put interviewees at their ease14. theoretical, hands-on activity, approach everyday activities15. act in the workplace, react in different circumstances and with a variety of colleagues16. prevent… from making the interview like an informal chat, overall benefit17. find out things relevant to them, courtesy, feel comfortable, real insight18. wider range of specialized technical experience, replace… key member19. underestimate, tight, breakdowns, upset the staff, walk out on strike20. deal with any unexpected problems, from the original agreement, anticipated, component manufacturer, go out of business, purchasing manager, replacement21. suppliers, helpful, shortage of suitable qualified workers, expensive delay, miscalculate the size of the workforce22. different truck from the ones ordered, extreme conditionsIII.23. well-loved and trusted retail brand, successive management, come up with, wining formula to deliver dynamic sales growth, last chance24. feeling the pinch, give supermarket scope to sell similar products for considerably less, outweigh the convenience, out-of-town sites25. leave quickly or not until they retire, breed its own manager26. support the share price, acquisition, same goal, out of date27. set up a separate chain of store, massage and other treatments, over-optimistic forecast28. slim down the head office, undertake, top management team, tidy up, international operation, in change on that scale, even the whole department badly needed, communicate the reasons behind the changes29. disposal of underperforming store, current total, plough money into more profitable large store format, add to the payroll, increasing profitability, worthwhile30. not least because, huge step from previous position, isn’t entirely new, tackleTest 8Part One1. packaging2. penalty clause3. installation4. insurance5. new outlets6. brand executive7. purchasing8. loyalty card9. upgrade 10. overheads 11. property 12. peak monthsPart Two13. G 14. H 15. F 16. D 17. B18. C 19. E 20. D 21. G 22. BPart Three23. A24. C 25. B 26. A27. C 28. A29. B 30. BV ocabulary & PhrasesI.postpone the delivery, won’t charge for, on the roadhealthy profit, product image, logistics, apply the process to, property operationdownsideII.13. eliminate, applicant, stand a chance, list the vital information at the outset14. refinement, to its best advantage, make optimum use15. vacancy, text messages, phones, invite someone to interview16. take specific skills, manage online process, people circulating details and vacancies internally17. positions with same title, vary considerably, list projects and assignments, case history18. refund or credit, persuasion19. faulty equipment, called for, guidance, further cost, damage put right, familiarization session20. newer, more recent model, replace, big extra21. guarantee in your product, longer period22. offer a refund, win a bit of sympathyIII.23. fashion trends, top designer, drawing board, react much more quickly, younger shoppers24. either expensive labels or low prices, compete for, respond to these dangers, off target, lose customer, still lying25. policy of acquisition, persuade the board, sales fail, forced out, got sb. in position to take over, board room argument26. group merchandise according to the target customer, floor space27. high-paid staff, minimum, margins in retailing, poorly performed stores28. take much more notice, what shoppers want, reduce the time it takes for, cooperate29. a broad range of, play with new ideas, do what they are good at, safe alternative30. follow the trend, venture, food hoards, for good or bad, remain to be thin, open broad, acquisition。

剑桥商务英语考试BEC中级听力全真试题及答案

BEC中级听力全真试题及答案BEC中级听力全真试题(附参考答案）UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATEExaminations in English as a Foreign LanguageBUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATETest of ListeningPART ONEQuestions 1-12You will hear three telephone conversations or messages.Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below.You will hear each recording twice.* Conversation one (Questions 1-4)Look at note below.You will hear a man phoning company about an order.Lewis & ThornPrintersTelephone MessageMessage for: Mark HansonOliverMartin rang from (1)_____________________________________. He hasn't received the (2)__________________________________ he ordered for a (3) _____________________________ later this month .Wants to change the quantity to (4) _______________________________ --- to be ready tomorrow. Will fax details if needed.* Conversation Two (Question 5-8)Look at the notes below.You will hear a conversation between two friends about a job vacancy.Job with Alba as (5)________________________________________Responsible for (6) ________________________________________Must have knowledge of (7)__________________________________________________Apply by (8)______________________________________* Conversation Three (Questions 9-12)Look at the notes below.You will hear a telephone conversation about arranging a meeting.FINANCE MEETINGNeed to discuss (9)__________________________________________.Aim to produce new (10) ______________________________________________.Check that the Sales Co-ordinator and the (11)_______________________________ can come.Arrange for a (12)__________________________________________ to be available.PART TWOQuestions 13-22Section One(Questions 13-17)·You will hear five short recordings. Each person is talking on the phone.·For each recording, decide what is the main topic of their call.·Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.·Do not use any letter more than once.·You will hear the five recordings twice.13 ____ 14 ____ 15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____A a departmental meetingB a job interviewC negotiations with buyersD a visit to a factoryE a shareholders' meetingF a training sessionG a conferenceH a visit to trade exhibitionSection Two(Question 18-22)•You will hear another five short recordings. Each speaker recently attended an interview. •For each recording, decide what the speaker is saying about the interview they attended. •Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.Do not use any letter more than once.You will hear the five recordings twice.18 __ 19___ 20___ 21___ 22___A I didn't express myself well.B I misunderstood the advertisement.C It was shorter than I expected.D I wasn't appropriately dressed.E It was poorly organized.F There were too many applicants.G I did too much preparation.H One of the questions surprised me.PART THREEQuestions 23-30•You will hear a radio interview with Peter Williams about training within small businesses. •For each question 23-30, make one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer.•You will hear the recording twice.23 What was Peter Williams doing immediately before he started his research?A He was managing the training department of a large company.B He was running a training programme at a university.C He was running his own small business.24 In his research, what did Peter Williams find about training in small firms?A They spend too little on training.B They are unaware of their training expenses.C They receive state subsidies for training.25 Small firms do not have specific training budgets becauseA they do not want to invest in training.B they do not have time to provide training.C they do not plan their training.26 When calculating the cost of in-house training, many small firms do not includeA course fees .B managers' time.C accountants' costs.27 What do the majority of small firms spend on training?A less than 1% of their payroll.B 1-5% of their annual payroll.C more than 10% of their payroll.28 Peter Williams thinks that the best training involvesA observing an expert do the jobB going on special training courses.C doing the job under supervision.29 Above all else, small businesses want training thatA will answer their short-term needs.B does not require immediate investment.C will help their planning procedures.30 The first university courses for small companies will deal withA business growth.B computing needs.C structural change.You now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to your Answer Sheet.参考答案及听力材料LISTENING1.Worldwide Holidays2.invitation cards3.business reception4.4005.Marketing Manager6.Sales Planning7. foreign languages8. 3 July9.rising costs 10. department budgets 11. buildings manager 12. laptop 13. D 14.F 15.C 16.G 17.A 18.C 19.H 20.E 21.A 22.D 23.C 24.B 25.C 26.B 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.BTranscriptsPart I1.F: Good morning, Lewis & Thorn Printers.M: Hello, it's Oliver Martin here. Can I speak to Mark Hanson?F: I'm afraid he is not in the office now. Can I take a message?M: Yes, I'm phoning from Worldwide Holidays. I made an order recently. Mark was dealing with it. There were several things, mainly brochures and pricelists. We've received those and they are fine, but we haven't got the invitation cards that were ordered.F: When did you order them?M: It was about a week ago, last Thursday, I think. But it's rather urgent now. They're for a business reception at the end of the month. And they need to be sent to the tour operators and hotel managers.F: We're quite busy at the moment, but I'm sure he'll get them to you for tomorrow. How is it for? M: It was originally 300, but can you make that 400? We may need more than we thought.F: Yes. Fine. Has Mark the details?M: He should have. If there's a problem, I can fax them.F: Thanks, Mr. Martin. I'll phone you if we need them.2.F: Hello, Mike. It's Carrion here. I've just been reading the paper and the job in there with Alba, the publishing group. I think it will be perfect for you.M: Oh, what's the job?F: They want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for?M: Yes. Does it say what the job involves?F: There's a quite a big job description, but the main thing seems to be that you'll be in charge of sales planning. Sounds quite interesting.M: Well, it will be better than the administration work I'm doing at the moment. What sort of qualifications are they looking for? I suppose they want you to have an MBA.F: No, there's nothing here about that. But it does say that they're looking for someone who canspeak foreign languages. Well, that's OK for you because you've lived abroad and you speak German, don't you?M: Yes, and Spanish, too. When do the applications have to be in by?F: What's it today? The 9th of June. So you've plenty to time. The 3rd of July is the closing date. Do you want me to fax you the adverts so you can see yourself.M: Yes. That'll be great. Thanks.F: OK. I'll do it now.3.M: Hello! Mike here.F: Mike. It's Angela.M: Oh, Hi.M: Oh, look, Mike. I'm phoning because I'm quite worried about last month's figures.M: They don't make pretty reading, do they?F: No, they don't. I think we need to have a meeting to talk about the rising costs.M: Sounds like a good idea. When were you thinking of?F: As soon as possible. I think we should try to put together new department budgets. Each department will then have set limits for their spending.M: Yes. I'm sure that will help. Who would you specially like to have at the meeting?F: Well, us, obviously. And can you make sure that the sales coordinator is available. And also the buildings manager? We'll need their input.M: Sure. I'll get on to them. And I'll book the boardroom.F: Oh, can you make sure that there'll be a laptop available there on the day. I'd like to show the figures for this year and last year.M: No problem. I'll get back to you later to confirm the details.F: Fine. Thanks.Part II13. Very useful indeed! The general manager and the research director showed us around their high-tech production unit and there was a presentation of some of the products they're planning. They're certainly coming up with plans for some innovative products. I'm fairly sure we can come to some agreement about working together on at least two of them, though there'll be some hard bargaining, I should think.14. They were really excellent. The best group I've ever worked with. I was able to cover the theoretical ground very quickly and got to the practical stuff earlier than I'd expected. This meant that they had much more practice than other groups and won't need too much support from us, even in the initial stage of using the program.15. They weren't easy, Mark. They were not easy! They asked us extremely detailed questions about our products and our ability to meet deadlines. In fact, at one point I thought we're going to have to withdraw because it looked as if we wouldn't be able to meet all their requirements. But then they made a number of concessions. In the end I think we've managed to get a good deal. Certainly it's the biggest contract I've been involved with.16.The first day was particularly useful because there were some interesting speakers, mainly from big multinationals, talking on such as I'm interested in, like the international aspects ofindustrial relations and employment law. Then in the evening I had some extremely interesting conversations with ??? speakers. I hope there'll useful contacts in the future. But other delegates thought it wasn't very well attended, because the organizers ad decided against having an exhibition area so fewer people came.17. We revealed the month's work and discussed next month's targets. We decided that we definitely need some extra help with the personnel selection because there's just too much for one person. Generally I think we're a pretty good team. Of course there're a few problems now and again, but we always discuss them in a very calm and sensible way and come up with solutions that work, so far, anyway.18. All I can say is that I'd stood out as the best applicant straight away or they took an instant dislike to me. I'd expected it to last at least 45 minutes, and possibly to involve 2 sessions. But I left I managed to go for a swim and do some shopping before I got back to the office for lunch.19. I've been over all the obvious things I knew they would ask me with a colleague and I practiced all my answers over and over again. I felt sure I could deal with anything they'd put to me. Well, they started asking me what I though my weaknesses were. I just hadn't prepared for that, but because I had done so much preparation for other questions I managed to come up with a really good answer.20. Well, I got there and I thought I am really well prepared for this. I was wearing my best suit. I arrived on time and so did the other three applicants. But they kept us waiting for an hour and a half while they tried to sort themselves out. By the time I went I was so patient with the company I didn't want the job any more.21. It's fine, isn't it. I can do it now. I knew what they were going to ask me. But when you are under all that pressure and all those questions are coming at you, something let you down. And whatever you say, you know you haven't got the message across right and they haven't understood what you really meant. If only could get a second chance.22. I got home late from the meeting than I before (???) and I was really tired, but I lay awake all night. I guess I should have thought more carefully about wearing the right sort of things. But I was a bit disorganized and rushed out of the flat as if it was just an ordinary day and then felt like an odd one out when I got there and saw everyone else in suits. I was so embarrassed.Part IIIF: With me today is Peter Williams from Kingston University. Welcome! Peter.M: Thank you.F: Peter, you recently a large research study on training in small businesses. What made you focus on small businesses? After all, most of your experience has been with the huge multinational Cleantex. And in fact you eventually you ran their training department, didn't you?M: Well, you are partly right. You see, when I joined the university a year ago they wanted me to start a training program for small businesses. I'd just sold my own small business, which I'd started when I left Cleantex. The 8 years I ran my own business taught me more about training than allmy years with Cleantex. But I felt I couldn't base a training program on my experience alone. So I decided to do research first.F: And how much training did you find in most small companies. Can they afford to do much training?M: Well, firstly small businesses are often accused of not doing enough training. But that is the opinion of big businesses of course. It's true that the government is encouraging small firms to increase their training budgets. They're trying to introduce financial assistance for this. But I have to say I find lots of training going on. The real problem is that most small businesses don't always know how much training they're providing or how much it's actually costing them.F: But surely businesses have budgets and training records.M: Unfortunately most small companies don't set aside a specific training budget. It's not that they don't want to spend the money but that they operate differently. You see, things change very quickly in small firms and it's impossible to predict the training needs. An employee can be moved to a new project very suddenly and then training has to be organized within days. And most small businesses prefer to use their experienced staff to do any training on the job.F: Did you manage to work out the costs of training?M: Well, it took time to work out the indirect costs. You see, most small business managers don't include these costs in their calculations. Most of them keep records of obvious expenses, like, many expenses like external courses, travel, training manual, and videos, etc. But not many firms have specific training accounts and they don't include the time managers spend on training, waste of materials, lost of productivity and so on. I spent hours with company accountants trying to see where these hidden costs were.F: How much are small firms spending on training?M: More than half of the businesses I surveyed spent at least 1% of their annual salary bill on training. And some of these spent up to 5% of their pay roll. In fact smaller firms are investing on average over 10% more on training per employee than larger firms.F: How good is that training?M: As I said, small firms usually get an experienced employee to show new staff how to do that job. This can be useful if the person is carefully selected and well-trained himself. But it's not really enough. The trainee needs to do the job with the experienced employee on hand for guidance and feedback. This gets trainees much better skills than any packaged courses.F: And has your study helped you plan new courses for small businesses?M: Definitely. I now understand what they want and how they want it delivered. I now know that small firms were only investing in training if it immediately helped their enterprise. But most formal training focuses on long-term business needs. Most small businesses can't plan far ahead. They want direct results from training in skills they need now. New technologies and IT skills are identified as a priority by all the firms I surveyed.F: What is the first course the university offer small businesses?M: Up till now most of short courses for companies in general have dealt with helping businesses grow. These aren't really appropriate for small companies as growth can be very risky for them. They obviously need to grow but they're afraid of fast growth. I'm going to start with courses on IT and software the small companies are likely to require because of the business growth to come later. And they'll need to be changed to make them more relevant to small businesses.F: Well, I wish you every success with the course.。

bec中级听力参考答案

bec中级听力参考答案BEC中级听力参考答案BEC（商务英语证书）中级听力考试是商务英语考试中的一项重要内容，对于想要在商务领域中取得成功的人来说，具备良好的听力技巧和能力是至关重要的。

在这篇文章中，我将为大家提供一些BEC中级听力考试的参考答案，帮助大家更好地准备和应对这一考试。

首先，BEC中级听力考试通常包括多个部分，如对话理解、短文理解和信息匹配等。

在对话理解部分，考生需要听取一段对话并回答相关问题。

以下是一道可能出现的题目及参考答案：Question: What is the woman's opinion about the new marketing strategy? Answer: The woman thinks the new marketing strategy is too risky.在这个例子中，我们可以通过听取对话内容，了解到女士对新的营销策略持有保守态度，认为它过于冒险。

这种答案展示了考生对对话内容的理解和推断能力。

接下来，短文理解部分需要考生听取一段较长的短文并回答相关问题。

以下是一道可能出现的题目及参考答案：Question: What does the speaker suggest about the company's future plans? Answer: The speaker suggests that the company should focus on expanding its online presence.在这个例子中，我们可以通过听取短文内容，了解到演讲者建议公司应该专注于扩大其在线存在。

这种答案展示了考生对短文内容的整体理解和总结能力。

最后，信息匹配部分要求考生根据听到的信息，将其与给定的选项进行匹配。

以下是一道可能出现的题目及参考答案：Question: Which product is associated with the following features: high quality, eco-friendly, and affordable price?Answer: The product associated with these features is the new line of organic skincare products.在这个例子中，我们可以通过听取信息，将其与给定的选项进行匹配，找到与高质量、环保和实惠价格相关的产品。

bec中级听力真题一第一辑答案

bec中级听力真题一第一辑答案一、听录音，选出你所听到的单词。

1. You can use GPS to find the way.2. I come from Canada.3. I’m 20 years old. How about you?4. I usually stay at home at night.5. The noodles are delicious. Do you want to have a try?6. There is a tall building in front of our school.7. Our family photo is on the wall in the kitchen.8. I was ill yesterday, so I slept all day at home.9. Turn left at the hospital. Then you can see the cinema in front of you.10. I want to buy some magazines in the bookstore.( A )1. A. GPS B. GRE( B )2. A. China B. Canada( B )3. A. ten B. twenty( A )4. A. night B. light( A )5. A. delicious B. fresh( B )6. A. bridge B. building( B )7. A. picture B. photo( B )8. A. stayed B. slept( B )9. A. right B. left( A )10. A. magazines B. computers二、听录音，选择正确的答句。

1. How tall are you?2. Are they drinking water?3. Happy birthday!4. Does he do his homework by himself?5. How does she go to work every day?6. What’s your favourite food?( A )1. A. I’m 145 cm. B. I’m 45 kg.( A )2. A. Yes, it is. B. Yes, they are.( A )3. A. Thank you. B. Happy birthday!( B )4. A. Yes, he does. B. No, she doesn’t.( A )5. A. She works in a factory. B. She goes to work by bus.( B )6. A. I like fish noodles best. B. I’d like some fish and noodles.三、听录音，判断句子的正(√)误(×)。

剑桥商务英语中级（BEC2）听力全真试题（1）

This part in each Listening Test paper contains three telephone conversations. There is a short incomplete form in the Question Paper for each telephone conversation. The incomplete form contains 4 spaces which you should fill in as you listen to the conversation.You should listen very carefully to each conversation, especially names, numbers, and simple facts. While you listen, look at the form and write the appropriate word or figure as soon as you hear it spoken. Don t waft until the end of the conversation before you start writing. This is a test of yourability to identify words and short phrases rather than a test of your memory.Read the form to obtain or follow the gist of the telephone conversation as you hear ft. Frequently, the same or similar words and phrases will be used. Almost all the information you will hear is given in the same order as that appearing in the form in your question book.If you think you have missed a piece of information, don t worry. Above all, don t look back at the words and phrases in the form. Try to find the present place in the form as quickly as possible. Remember that you will hear the conversation again to enable you to check all the information. Sometimes you can glance ahead at a heading in the table. This approach will help you to recognise the word, number or phrase to write in the form when you hear ft in the telephone conversation.The conversations may include simple information for messages, notes and diaries as well as enquiries, requests, invitations, orders, complaints, plans, bookings, arrangements, and confirmation of requests and arrangements.In the following example, candidates hear a woman asking to speak to another woman who has left her office. She gives the man who answers the phone a message for the woman. Although there are three telephone conversations in Part One, only one is given here as an example. Note that the instructions have been slightly aftered here to take account of this.You hear.You will hear a telephone conversation. Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the form below.M: Happy World Import Company.F: Good afternoon. Could I speak to Mrs Chan, please?M: I m afraid she s already left the office today. This is Paul Smith, her assistant. Could I give her a message?F: This is Anna Shaw. S-H-A-W. This is about her planned business trip to Europe.M: I ll just make a note of that. Mrs Chan s trip to Europe.F: Yes, we ve just heard from our agents in Paris.M: You ve heard from your Paris agents. Got it. What s your number,please?F: 9 double7 31.M: 9 double7 31. What s the best time to call?F: Any time between 8.30 am and 12 noon.M: Good, I ll give Mrs Chan your message first thing tomorrow morning.F: Thank you. Goodbye.You read.You will hear a telephone conversation.Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the form below.MESSAGETo: Mrs ChanFrom:(1) Anna………Shaw……… Re your business trip to-(2) ………Europe………Action required: Phone(3) ………97731………any time between(4) ………8.30……… am and 12 noon。

bec中级试题答案

bec中级试题答案一、听力部分A) 选择题1. 答案：B对话中，男士询问女士是否已经完成了报告，女士回答说还需要一些时间来整理数据。

因此，女士尚未完成报告。

2. 答案：C在这段对话中，女士提到了下周的会议，并询问男士是否有空参加。

男士回答说会尽量调整时间以参加会议。

由此可知，男士愿意参加下周的会议。

3. 答案：A女士在电话中询问是否能够预订下周六的晚餐，服务员回答说那天已经预订满了。

因此，下周六的晚餐无法预订。

4. 答案：B对话中男士提到他将在下个月开始新的工作，而女士则表示祝贺。

由此可知，男士即将开始一份新工作。

5. 答案：C女士在对话中询问男士是否已经看过新上映的电影，男士回答说还没有，但计划这周末去看。

因此，男士尚未观看该电影。

B) 填空题1. 答案：9:00 am对话中提到会议将在早上9点开始。

2. 答案：library女士建议男士去图书馆查找相关资料。

3. 答案：two男士提到他有两个侄子。

4. 答案：bank女士说她在银行工作。

5. 答案：vegetarian男士询问女士是否愿意尝试素食餐厅。

二、阅读部分A) 选择题1. 答案：A文章第一段提到了全球化对于小型企业的影响，指出小型企业需要适应全球化的趋势。

2. 答案：B根据文章第二段的内容，公司通过提供在线培训来帮助员工提升技能。

3. 答案：C文章中提到，尽管科技的发展带来了便利，但也引发了对于隐私保护的担忧。

4. 答案：D最后一段提到，为了减少环境污染，政府正在鼓励使用电动汽车。

5. 答案：A文章总结部分指出，尽管面临挑战，但通过创新和合作，我们可以找到解决问题的方法。

B) 匹配题1. 答案：E根据文章描述，John对于环境保护非常关注，因此他最可能支持减少塑料使用的倡议。

2. 答案：ALily在文章中提到了她对于新技术的热爱，因此她最可能对智能家居系统感兴趣。

3. 答案：DTom在文章中提到了他对于健康饮食的关注，因此他最可能参加烹饪课程。

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This led to disappointing faults or fluctuations in quality.But in conclusion the awards demonstrate that innovation isn’t just for high-tech internet companies. You can also be successful in mature markets with determination and skill.。

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It will help us build a good reputation: however, if we use it improperly, the outcome will be not as good as we had expected.Therefore, we should consider what kind of media we should use and when we should place propaganda in the media.In most campaigns, two or more media are used together because in that way they can compensate each other.SixteenOur plan provides external protection for a building including fire damage, water damage, forcible damage, natural disasters, loss of personal prosperities and even aircraft damage and road vehicle damage.Another point that needs to be mentioned is the premium will not go up but remain the same through the duration of the policy. And you just need to send us completed claim form and relevant supporting documents of expenses: then we will process your claim quickly.SeventeenAfter you press the “CASH WITHDRAWAL”button, the screen will ask how much money you want. Then you have to input a figure and press the “ENTER” button. Afterwards, the machine will ask you whether you want customer advice. You can choose “YES”or “NO”, and then the machine will process yourrequest.You can use the machine anytime. But it cannot do everything. It can’t open an account and it can’t help you with special problems.You will hear five short recordings. For each recording, decide what the speaker is talking about. Write one letter(A-H)next to the number of the recording. Do not use any letter more than once. After you have listened once, replay the recordings.A orders of some goodsB negotiations of agreementC persuasion of buying insuranceD the method of paymentE the way of packingF instructions of Automatic Teller MachineG the cultural differencesH necessity of proper advertisements 16．______正确答案：B 涉及知识点：配伍题17．______正确答案：A 涉及知识点：配伍题18．______正确答案：H 涉及知识点：配伍题19．______正确答案：C 涉及知识点：配伍题20．______正确答案：F 涉及知识点：配伍题。

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剑桥商务英语考试BEC中级听力全真试题及答案BEC XXXUniversity of Cambridge Local XXXXXXBusiness English CertificateTest of ListeningPart One: ns 1-12In this n。

you will listen to three XXX or messages。

Write one or two words or a number in the numbered spaces on the notes or forms below。

You will hear each recording twice.n One (ns 1-4)Look at the note below.You will hear a XXX about an order。

He wants to change the quantity and have it ready by tomorrow。

Martin called because hehasn't received the order he XXX job that is due later this month。

He will fax details if needed.XXX PrintersXXXMessage for: XXX XXXXXX rang from (1) _________________________________。

He hasn't received the (2) ________________________________ he ordered for a (3) ______________________________ later this month。

Wants to change the quantity to (4)_______________________________--- to be ready tomorrow。

Will fax details if needed.XXX (ns 5-8)Look at the notes below.You will XXX discuss the job requirements。

the company's n。

and the n process.Job Vacancyn: (5) ________________________________Requirements: (6) ________________________________Company: (7) ________________________________n: (8) ________________________________XXX (ns 9-12)Look at the form below.You will hear a message about a conference。

The speaker provides n about the date。

n。

and XXX conference.Conference nName: (9) ________________________________Date: (10) ________________________________n: (11) ________________________________Fees: (12) ________________________________Job with Alba as (5)XXX skills。

as well as experience in marketing and social media management。

The successful XXX coordinating marketing campaigns。

managing social media accounts。

XXX.Responsible for (6)XXX marketing campaigns。

managing social media accounts。

XXX's products and services.Must have knowledge of (7)The XXX for this n must have knowledge of marketing principles and techniques。

as well as experience in social media management。

They should also have XXX。

XXX.Apply by (8)To apply for this n。

please submit your resume and cover letter to the HR XXX.XXX (ns 9-12)XXX。

XXX discuss the company's financial performance and aim to XXX。

They need to ensure that the Sales Co-XXX room to be available.ns 13-22n Onens 13-17)Recording 1: Topic - Ordering office supplies (E)Recording 2: Topic - XXX (B)Recording 3: Topic - Requesting a refund (D)Recording 4: Topic - Inquiring about a job opening (F)Recording 5: Topic - Reporting a lost item (A)You will XXX ns 23-30.XXX with a word or short phrase.23.XXX "__________ of the n."24.The n features works by __________ artists.25.XXX __________ in their work.26.The n includes paintings。

sculptures。

and __________.27.XXX __________ building.28.The building used to be a __________.29.XXX from __________ to __________.30.Visitors can attend a __________ on the opening night.n ThreeXXX includes paintings。

sculptures。

XXX for their unique use of XXX work.XXX building that used to be a bank。

The building has been XXX into a modern art space。

The XXX is open from Tuesday to Sunday。

from 10 am to 5 pm。

Visitors can attend a n on the opening night。

which includes a XXX.You will hear an interview with Peter Williams。

who will discuss training XXX。

You will be asked ns 23-30 and must choose the correct answer from A。

B。

or C。

The recording will be played twice.Before conducting his research。

Peter Williams was running his own small business。

Peter Williams found that small firms XXX。

Small firms do not have specific training budgets because they do not plan their training。

When calculating the cost of in-house training。

many small firms do not include managers' time。

Instead。

XXX.27.According to a survey。

the majority of small firms XXX 1-5% of XXX.28.XXX XXX doing the job under n.29.Small businesses ritize training that will answer their short-term needs.30.The XXX.Answers:27.B28.C29.A30.BXXX:XXX 1-5% of XXX training。

XXX。

Peter Williams。

a business consultant。

XXX that will answer their short-term needs。

The first XXX.A phone n takes place een Oliver Martin and Lewis & Thorn Printers。

Oliver is calling to speak to Mark Hanson。

but he is not available。

Oliver is calling from Worldwide Holidays and XXX that they have received their brochures and price lists。

but they have not received the XXX at the end of the month。

The cards need to be XXX Oliver that they will get the cards to him by tomorrow。

even though they are quite busy at the moment。