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1、广东省财经职业技术学校广州校区2011-2012学年度第一学期期末考试商务英语精读试卷109 年级 商务英语 专业题号二三四五总得分得分I . Match the words and expressions with their meanings. (10%)()I. reinsurance()2.SWIFT()3.underwriters()4. nude packing()5. moisture proof packaging()6. general agent()7.exclusive right()8. GATT()9. WTO()10. insurance clausea.世界贸易组

2、织b.关税与贸易总协定 c.独家经营/专营权 d.总代理人e.裸装f.g- h.j-防潮包装保险商/保险承保人保险条款环球同业银行金融电讯协会 分保1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.II. Translate the following Chinese words or expressions into English. (10%)海外贸易 规模经济 汇率自由贸易 寄售 补偿贸易 转运铁路运输 单价10.明折扣III. Fill in the blanks with the words and expressions listed below. (20%) market sold home

3、raw production focusedcompany transportation organized commoditiesMore and more of the great corporations have come to consider their “natural“ markets to be the globe, not just their countries. The struggle in automobiles, in computers, in telecommunications and in steel is for shares of aworld .Th

4、is is way we find the such as IBM or General Motorsconsidering the whole globe as their “sourcing of materials, (he location ofproduction and the place of sales effort. With modern rapid air instant global datainformation, and highly systems of, the manufacture of is moreand more easily moved to the

5、 countries that produce them more cheaply, and their sale is on the countries that represent the richest markets. Thus we have a radio whose parts have been made in Hong Kong, assembled in Mexico, and in the United States.IV. Reading comprehension. (40%)AThere is a new type of small advertisement be

6、coming increasingly common in newspaper classified columns. It is sometimes placed among situations vacant，although it does not offer anyone a job, and sometimes it appears among situations wanted, although it is not placed by someone looking for a job, either. What it does is to offer help in apply

7、ing for a job.Contact us before writing your application*, or “Make use of our long experience in preparing your curriculum vitae or job history, is how it is usually expressed. The growth and apparent success of such a specialized service is, of course, a reflection on the current high levels of un

8、employment. It is also an indication of the growing importance of the curriculum vitae (or job history), with the suggestion that it may now qualify as an art form in its own right.There was a time when job seekers simply wrote letters of application. Just put down your name, address, age and whethe

9、r you have passed any exams”, was about the average level of advice offered to young people applying for their first jobs when I left school. The letter was really just for openers, it was explained, everything else could and should be saved for the interview. And in those days of full employment th

10、e technique worked. The letter proved that you could write and were available for work. Your eager face and intelligent replies did the rest.Later, as you moved up the ladder, something slightly more sophisticated was called fbr. The advice then was (o put something in the letter which would disting

11、uish you from the rest. It might be the aggressive approach. 44Your search is over. I am the person you are looking fbr，was a widely used trick that occasionally succeeded. Or it might be some special feature specially designed for the job interview.There is no doubt, however, that it is increasing

12、number of applicants with university education at all points in the process of engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the curriculum vitae.1. The new type of advertisement which is appearing in newspaper columns . A) informs job hunters of the opportunities availableB) promises to

13、offer useful advice to those looking for employmentC) divides available jobs into various typesD) informs employers of the people available for work2. Nowadays a demand for this specialized type of service has been created because .A) there is a lack of jobs available fbr artistic peopleB) there are

14、 so many top-level jobs availableC) there are so many people out of workD) the job history is considered to be a work of art3. In the past it was expected that first job hunters would .A) write an initial letter giving their life historyB) pass some exams before applying for a jobC) have no qualific

15、ations other than being able to read and writeD) keep any detailed information until they obtained an interview4. Later, as one went on to apply for more important jobs, one was advised (o include in the letter .A) something that would distinguish one from other applicantsB) hinted information about

16、 the personality of the applicantC) ones advantages over others in applying for the jobD) an occasional trick with the aggressive approach5. The curriculum vitae has become such an important document because .A) there has been an increase in the number of jobs advertisedB) (here has been an increase

17、 in the number of applicants with degreesC) jobs are becoming much more complicated nowadaysD) the other processes of applying for jobs are more complicatedBIn cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control

18、argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore,

19、 they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a s

20、hortage of apartments in the city.Some theorists argue (hat the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, lowpaying jobs. However, if the minimum is high,

21、employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. The price, which is the wage that employers must pay, increases. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics claim, an increase in the minimum wage may cause unempl

22、oyment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers

23、 to accept jobs at unfair wages.Economic theory predicts the results of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be correct only if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do no

24、t agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.6. There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may.A) cause a shortage of apartmentsB) wor

25、ry those who rent apartments as homesC) increase the profits of landlordsD) encourage landlords to invest in building apartment7. According to the critics, rent control.A) will always benefit those who rent apartmentsB)is unnecessaryC) will bring negative effects in the long runD) is necessary under

26、 all circumstances8. The problem of unemployment will arise.A) if the minimum wage is set too highB) if the minimum wage is set too lowC) if the workers are unskilledD) if the maximum wage is set9. The passage tells us.A) the relationship between supply and demandB) the possible results of governmen

27、t controlsC) the necessity of government controlD) the urgency of getting rid of government controls 10. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A) The results of economic decisions can not always be predicted.B) Minimum wage can no( always protect employees.C) Economic theory can predict the

28、results of economic decisions if other factors are not changing.D) Economic decisions should not be based on economic theory.CStatuses are marvelous human inventions that enable us to get along with one another and to determine where we fit in society. As we go about our everyday lives, we mentally

29、attempt to place people in terms of (heir statuses. For example, we must judge whether the person in the library is a reader or a librarian, whether the telephone caller is a friend or a salesman, whether the unfamiliar person on our property is a thief or a meter reader, and so on.The statuses wc a

30、ssume often vary with the people wc encounter, and change throughout life. Most of us can, at very high speed, assume the statuses that various situations require. Much of social interaction consists of identifying and selecting among appropriate statuses and allowing other people to assume iheir st

31、atuses in relation to us.This means that we fit our actions to those of other people based on a constant mental process of appraisal and interpretation. Although some of us find the task more difficult than others, most of us perform it rather effortlessly.A status has been compared to ready-made cl

32、othes. Within certain limits, the buyer can choose style and fabric. But an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince. We must choose from among the clothing presented by our society. Furthermore, our choice is limited to a size that will fit, as well

33、as by our pocketbook. Having made a choice within these limits we can have certain alterations made, but apart from minor adjustments, we tend to be limited to what the stores have on their racks. Statues too come ready made, and the range of choice among them is limited.11. In the first paragraph,

34、the writer tells us that statuses can help us. A)determine whether a person is fit for a certain jobB) behave appropriately in relation to other peopleC) protect ourselves in unfamiliar situationsD) make friends with other people12. According to the writer, people often assume different statuses.A)

35、in order to identify (hemselves with othersB) in order (o better identify othersC)as their mental processes changeD) as the situation changes13. The word appraisar*(Line5.Para.2) most probably means A)involvcincnt8) appreciationC)assessmentD) presentation14. In the last sentence of the second paragr

36、aph, the pronoun it refers to A)fitting our actions to those of other people appropriatelyB) identification of other peoples statusesC) selecting ones own statusesD) constant mental process15. By saying that an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince

37、 (Lines 23,Para.3), the writer means.A) different people have different styles of clothesB) ready-made clothes may need alterationsC) statuses come ready made just like clothesD) our choice of statuses is limitedDInternational TradeInternational trade is the exchange of goods and services between co

38、untries. It is also known as world trade, foreign trade or overseas trade. The economic, social and political importance of international trade has been on the rise in recent years.Reasons for International TradeUneven distribution of natural resourcesThe distribution of natural resources is uneven,

39、 and no country can be completely self-sufficienl. A country may be rich in some resources but poor in others. For example, Britain has enough coal but lacks some metal resources; Japan relies heavily on imports for most of primary commodities. That is the reason why international trade first began.

40、SpecializationWith the development of manufacturing and technology, one country may produce one or more cominodities at a lower real cost than its trading partners. It then follows (hat this country will benefit from specialization in those commodities in which i( has an “absolute advantagc,Xbcing a

41、ble to produce at a lower real cost than another country), exporting them and importing other commodities which it produces at a higher real cost than does another country. Such specialization forms an important basis for international trade.Economies of scaleTrade may occur because of economies of

42、scale, that is, the cost advantages of large-scale production. For example, Country A and Country B may have the same capability in producing cars and computers, but the cost for the production of them will decrease if each were to specialize completely in the production of one and import the other.

43、16. is the reason why international trade first began.A) Uneven distribution of resourcesB) Patterns of demandC) Economic benefitsD) Comparative advantages17. If one country produces more of a commodity than it uses itself, it will sell the left to other countries. This reason for international trad

44、e is called .A) economies of scaleB) variety of styleC)specializationD) patterns of demand18. The cost for the production will decrease if the goods are produced on a large scale. This is called.A) economies of scaleB)variety of styleC) specializationD ) patterns of demand19.The following are the sp

45、ecial problems for international trade except for .A) using foreign languages and foreign currencyB) under foreign laws, customs and regulationsC) having risksD) numerous cultural differences20. The following items are the reasons for international trade except.A) uneven distribution of natural reso

46、urcesB)specializationC) economies of scaleD)narrow marketV. Translation. (20%)A. Chinese into English (10%)1 .我公司将按买方的要求为这批货投保水渍险。2 .恐怕我们很难提前装运。3 .买方承担货物在装运港超过船舷后的风险和费用。4 .卖方必须自费提供最基本的包装。5 .作为你方代理，我们将不遗余力地在我们的市场上推销你们的产品。B. English into Chinese (10%)1. Unlike agents, distributors buy from the princip

47、als on their own account and take title to them and resell them to (heir customers in their area.2. In this way, the two countries can exchange (heir products without using their limited reserve of foreign exchanges.3. Trade terms, also called price terms or delivery terms, are an important part of

48、a unit price in international trade, standing for specific responsibilities and obligations of both the buyer and the seller.4. FOB means that the seller delivers when the goods pass the ships rail nominated by the buyer at the named port of shipment.5. No additional risk can be purchased (o insure goods independently. Additional risks include general additional risks and special additional risks.广东省财经职业技术学校广州校区2011-2012学年度第一学期期末考试商务英语精读试卷1答题纸 Answer Shee