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1、 商务英语BEC 阅读 高级阅读分册Time：60 minutes.The Reading Test has six parts testing various reading skills.PartInputTask1Five 90 word textsMatching sentences with texts2450-500 word textSentence level gap-filling3500-600 word textMultiple-choice comprehension questions4250 word textSingle word multiple-choice

2、gap-filling5250 word textSingle word gap-filling6150-200 word textProof-reading:identifying extra wordsHow to succeed in your reading test?See some tips on page 57 of your student book.Part OneExercise One1 This book provides many real life examples of business practice in a number oforganizations.2

3、 An earlier version of this book was very successful.3 Some of the material in this book has been presented in an audio-visual format.4 Reading this book might save you from an embarrassing misunderstanding.5 Managers could find practical ideas related to manufacturing in this book.6 No previous boo

4、k has covered the range of material included in this one.7 Personnel managers might recommend this book to their trainees.8 This book is written in an entertaining style.(A)CASE STUDIES IN ORGANISATIONALBEHAVIOUREds.Derek Fawcett and Alan SparrowThis book draws on a variety of genuinecases,setting b

5、oth European and globalcontexts.It includes contributions from manybusiness managers to ensure an accuratepicture of practical approaches to the subject.Suitable both for practicing managers and forteachers of management students,CaseStudies inOrganizational Behavior presents an up-to-date selection

6、 of business cases in an easy-to-use format.Also available is a video in whicha number of the most valuable cases in thebook are presented7c)-HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGENENT:AINTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVEProfessor Ella SchoonhovenThis is the first book to look at the theory anduse of management techniques in

7、every majorindustrial country.This survey of modemmanagement methods is unequalled in itsscope and is destined to become classicamong modem management texts.ProfessorSchoonhoven describes the application ofHRM techniques in Europe,in United Statesand the Far East,comparing and contrastingthe approac

8、h of each business culture.Shealso includes a chapter on the emergingeconomies of Eastern Europe and Asia.(B)INTRODUCTION TO WORKPSYCHOLOGY2nd EditionDr.J.Otis-LavalleThe aim of this established text is to examinethe contribution of psychology to ourunderstanding of human behavior at work.The text c

9、overs issues such as selection,training,motivation and job satisfaction.It isparticularly aimed at those training to bemanagers in the areas of staff developmentand human resources but offers insight foranyone employed in this area.The first editionof the book was chosen as Training Book ofthe Year

10、in 1994 and the new edition has beenupdated to make it even more accessible.(DFPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES FORMODERMANGERSDirk Bolatt,Michael Terry and Dr.Yu LuanPublished last year,this is becoming theessential text for production managers inindustrial companies.More than a guide,thistext explains the th

11、inking behind recentchanges in work methods and encouragemanagers to practice approaches toproduction.The authors,who have themselvesall had experience in production as well asteaching and research,cover both the well-known techniques and others which havereceived less attention but which have beend

12、eveloped by leading firms in global processtechnology.(E)ORGANISATION AND CULTOUREDr.Andrew GreenIn an international business world,the contemporary manager deals with people from a varietyof backgrounds and cultures.Often simple differences can obstruct communication:theinternational manager needs

13、to be sensitive to these differences in order to be truly effective.Andrew Greens fascinating and amusing book guides you through the potential mistakeswhich contrasting culture way in which major cultural groups handle each of these aspects.This is a book to keep with you every time you travel.Easy

14、 to read and full of hints,it mayprove to be ihe difference between international success and disaster.重要语法：注意在备选句中的限定词。限定词是指在名词词组中对名词起特指、类指以及表示确定数量和非确定数量等限定作用的词类。备选句中有限定词的出现，标志着该句中重要信息的显现。重视限定词的出现，可以迅速定位备选句中重要信息，从而有的放矢地进行查找和筛选。本练习中所有被选句中都有限定词的出现，请大家分别找出。小知识：图书类广告的通用格式。书 名（有时加上详细用途或种类）作者发行价订 购 价（有时加

15、上优惠价）图书简介订购信息（包括图书信息）重要词汇和表达：Genuine;context;approach;format;motivation;insight;accessible;be destined to;HRM;contrast;emerging;innovative;obstruct;Exercise Two1 This book follows the progress of various products from the concept to the selling stage.2 This book includes very few technical terms.3 I

16、n this book we are given some detailed inside information on companies.4 The writer of this book believes company bosses aim at more than the financialimprovement of their company.5 The writer of this book feels that success involves the ability to adapt quickly to a newsituation.6 It is stated in t

17、his book that future business success will involve understanding recentthinking in the business area.7 This book shows how to include tine input of consumer in a company.8 This book is aimed at the workforce as well as management.APERCENTAGE SOLUTIONSPaler FraserAnticipating changes in the marketpla

18、ce and the competition depends on the ability toquickly reorganize business structures.Percentage Solutions shows that these significantchange indicators lie in the 20%of business opportunities that will drive growth and profitinto the future.Peter Fraser suggests that companies stay ahead of change

19、 by using a rapidredesign approach to quickly renew and rethink their business.In the book he details howthis redesign could work and gives some example of how it could be put into practice in acompany.18.99B BUSINESS THOUGHTS Norman Heimes,Sandy DaviesAttaining higher levels of customer satisfactio

20、n,increasing speed and efficiency in theproduct development process,and increasing profits are the goals many managers arestruggling to achieve.The basic business philosophy behind this book is Customer IntegratedDecision Making,or CIDM,which is a process that shows managers how to reach thesegoals

21、by integrating the customer into the decision-making process and incorporating thecustomers wants and needs into the design of new products and services.35.00C COMMODITIES TO GO Philip M RodgersThis fascinating and instructive book takes readers behind the scenes of twenty-four of thebiggest new pro

22、duct success stories of the past few years and reveals the normallyconfidential workings of some of the institutions where these products were developed.Eachstory focuses on a different strategy and offers managers and professionals invaluableinsights into how the brightest and best new product idea

23、s were originally thought up,thendeveloped and finally brought to market.22.50D A HANDBOOK OF MODERN BUSINESS MATTERS JoyceJamiesonThe incorporation of information technology in the workplace has revolutionized the waypeople do business.But the revolution has not finished-new technologies are beingd

24、eveloped every day.The divide between man and technology is becoming increasinglynarrow,and in some societies social and cultural changes are gradually occurring in order toreengineer business operations for the 21st century.A Handbook of Modem Business Matterswill encourage you to think about the n

25、ew concepts and ideas which often pass by only halfunderstood,but will eventually make the difference between success and failure.14.99E BUSINESS CHOICES Anne JonesThis original book about attitudes towards work is both for individuals in routine jobsseeking to improve the quality of their working l

26、ives and for managers who find themselvesexpected to do more with less in this era of uncertainty.Business Choices reveals a new wayof thinking about work that will motivate both employees and companies to reach for higherlevels of achievement.In a clear and very readable style that avoids much irri

27、tating businessjargon.Anne Jones seeks to improve working attitudes at all levels of the workforce.18.99小技巧：备选句中使用解释性的语言而相应的文章中出现技术性语言或“术语”。反之亦然。请指出重要词汇和表达中存在的“术语”。重要词汇和表达：Indicator;CIDM;confidential;workings;reengineer;routine;era of uncertainty;readable;jargon;小资料：Customer IntegrationAttaining hig

28、her levels of customer delight,increasing the speed and efficiency in the productdevelopment process,and increasing profits are goals many managers are struggling toachieve.Customer Integrated Decision Making,or CIDM,is a process that will showmanagers how to reach these goals by integrating the cus

29、tomer into the decision-makingprocess and incorporating the customers wants and needs into the design of new products andservices.Customer Integration:The Quality Function Deployment(QFD)Leaders Guide for DecisionMaking focuses on the complete CIDM/QFD process.The book details the reasons for usingC

30、1DM market identification techniques,and QFD idea generation methodologies,as well assome basic and advanced customer“choice prediction approaches.This practical,structured,and replicable process will provide a company of any size with the tools to assure its teamssuccess as they move to become link

31、ed to the customer.Customer Integration opens with a comprehensive overview for executives,followed by adetailed discussion of how CIDM/QFD can increase profits for businesses in a variety ofindustries.The executive overview reviews the issues confronting companies today and givesreasons why executi

32、ves will need to be linked to customers to compete.The second part of thebook lays out some of the foundation knowledge that middle managers will need to have inorder to commit to supporting individuals and teams and to complete CIDM/QFD projects.Part II also offers practical discussions on the crit

33、ical role of leadership and the challenges ofimplementation.The third part of the book provides a step-by-step explanation of the process,along with a complete review of the necessary concepts and tools to make a CIDM/QFDproject happen.Customer Integration is designed for the whole company.It provid

34、es the informationexecutives and managers need to undertake a Customer Integrated Decision-Making projectand the knowledge that team members need to assure success in their project.Exercise Three(2000.5)1.This job involves protecting the confidentiality of computer systems.2.Financial assistance wil

35、l be given if getting this job means you need to move house.3.The post involves increasing the importance of IT within the company.4.You may be given greater seniority soon after being appointed to this post.5.Experience of government computer contracts may help the applicant for this post.6.In this

36、 post you will be responsible for appointing and training some staff.7.The successful applicanfs main task will be getting companies to sign up to new contractsfor IT services.8.You will be in charge of the money allocated for LT.A IT PROFESSIONAL-LONDONWe are a key player in one of the most rapidly

37、 growing industry sectors world-wide,theprovision of outsourced computer network services,and can boast a growth record over thepast ten years of 50%per annum.An opportunity exists for an exceptional and experiencedindividual to join the company to develop our existing customer base.You will be able

38、 todemonstrate a successful track record in senior management within the IT sector.We arelooking for experience of selling large capital projects or service contracts and the ability todevelop excellent customer relationships at all levels.Strong administration and organizationalskills,with a keen e

39、ye for detail,are essential.B IT PROJECT MANAGERApplications are invited from candidates aged 30-47 with at least 5 years,successful experienceof developing company computer systems involving 100 plus terminals,ideally across severalsites.The successful candidate will be responsible for the implemen

40、tation of new computer online systems to major companies.The ability to develop,and in some cases to recruit,aneffective team,and play a key role in the groups growth is important.It is expected that therewill be the possibility of joining the Board in the near future.C CONTRACTS MANAGERThe successf

41、ul applicant will have experience of a wide range of state and private sectorindustries,focused on,but not limited to,markets in manufacturing,engineering,retail anddistribution.He or she will possess considerable experience of developing client relationships,project delivery and the implementation

42、of large-scale IT systems across the UK and Europe.Quite exceptional presentation and communication skills required.Generous relocationpackage available.DIT PROFESSIONALWe are a global consulting organization with an outstanding reputation for the provision ofaudit,tax,and management consultancy ser

43、vices.In order to maintain our leadership position,we need to strengthen our team by appointing two specialists in IT and telecoms security.Weare looking for someone with considerable understanding and practical experience of thesecurity and control requirements for telecoms and networked systems.Yo

44、u will be arecognized expert readily acceptable to major organizations who employ the latest technology.In return,we offer you an opportunity to develop your skills by working at a variety ofinternational locations.EIT FACILITIES MANAGERWe are a market-leading retail financial services group which h

45、as achieved dominance in anumber of products,and we have exciting plans for future growth,with a direct effect on our ITrequirements.We now need to appoint someone who is capable of carrying out a thoroughreview of all our IT services and representing the needs of IT to the board.The task of theappo

46、intee will be to significantly raise the profile of IT and add real value to the business.Responsibilities will include managing and motivating the IT department,the projectmanagement of new technology,and managing the IT budget and relationships with suppliers.Financial services experience,whilst d

47、esirable,is not essential.小技巧：备选句中使用解释性的语言而相应的文章中出现技术性语言或“术语”。反之亦然。请指出重要词汇和表达中存在的“术语”。小知识：招聘广告的通用格式。使用所需职位或用人单位作为标题；正文部分依次列出：所需职位；条 件（详细）；待 遇（通常不祥）；其他情况重要词汇和表达：Confidentiality;seniority;provision;outsourced;track record;keen;plus;Board;engineering;distribution;relocation package;audit;recognized;dom

48、inance;appointee;profile.Exercise Four(2000.11)1 This event will help you get the best out of your staff.2 You need to be a senior manager to attend this event.3 This event offers advice which can be acted on immediately.4 You have the opportunity to socialize with the speakers at this event.5 This

49、event concentrates on the application of new technology in business.6 You can learn something about the law at this event.7 This event will help you to organize working groups more effectively.8 This event makes complicated ideas easy to understand.A BUSINESS CONNECTIONSThomway Centre,2-3 AprilThis

50、is a very special event indeed,and will cover an important range of business issues thatyou simply cannot afford to ignore if you are running a company.The matters that affect youhigh-level decision-making,long-term planning will be discussed by some of the continentsmost forward thinkers.Business C