2016年下半年BEC初級考試時間為11月26日，大家做好充足的準備了嗎?以下是yjbys網小編整理的關於劍橋商務英語初級考前模擬練習，供大家備考。
練習一：
PART TWO
Questions 8-1 2
. Read this advertisement of a Canadian computer incorporation.
. Choose the best sentence from the list A-I on page 5 to fill each of the blanks.
. For each blank (8-12)mark one letter(A -I) on your Answer Sheet.
. Do not mark any letter twice.
. One answer has been given as an example.
AST’S BRAVO FAMILY
Our new and improved Bravo series of personal computers is designed to do calculations in a new way. . .. . ple . . . . . .
For example , the new Bravo MT has the same features of Intel’s very fast Pentium 60MHz microprocessor. It’s all the power you need to run an entire workgroup or the latest graphics-intensive programs, and processes even the most complicated mathematical calculations five times faster than the DX2/66. ...... 8...... It’s perfect for the power user who demands high performance at an attractive price point.
Also new from AST is our latest generation of Bravo LC desktops, a value line of energy efficient 486 personal computers. Our entire Bravo LC family ,while still affordable, has new muscle--Intel 486 microprocessors up to 100 MHz and a VESA Local Bus slot. Today, it’s fast, tomorrow it could be even faster, if you choose to raise it to Intel’s Pentium Over Drive processor. How about more performance in less space? The Bravo LP is a low profile 486 , loaded with award-winning engineering. ... ... 9 ... ... And the graphics RAM can be enlarged to ZMB for 64-bit processing.
Our new Bravo NB notebook computers, recently named the number one of the 20 world’s top notebook computers ,are some of our best examples of the Bravo family. ... ...10 ... ... It is particularly ideal for small businesses ,home offices ,and mobile users.
With Bravo , there’s something for everyone. Including high value , performance , and the most responsive around the-clock phone support anywhere. ... ... 11 ... ...
By the way ,our 486 Bravos are all approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.... ... 12... an AST reseller near you ,please call 800 876- 4 AST.
Example: C
A. Would you expect anything from the world’s fifth largest (and growing )personal computer company?
B. In addition ,you’ll find self in the enjoyment of free maintenance and
transportation.
C. If you want speed, power, expandability, and dazzling graphics performance at a very affordable price, you’ll find it in our Bravo personal computers.
D. The MT also comes with two AL-slots for graphic upgrades and installed windows-based software solutions.
E. So , you’ll save energy , money ,and perhaps a few trees.
F. For instance, innovative security features help you keep your most confidential work to yourself.
G. As a result, you need a certificate issued by the Environment Protection Agency if you buy a personal computer.
H. The Bravo NB4/33 is even thinner, lighter ,faster , and more affordable- using very little power with a longer battery life.
I. Finally, the DX2/66 is inferior to our Bravo MT in speed, function and
graphics performance.
參考答案：8. D 9. F 10. H 11. A 12. E
練習二：
英文正文
A: We feel the market will soon be on the upgrade, and it’s time to work together on this new product.
B: I think we all agree that there will be a market boom soon. If we plan ahead, we shall beat our competitors.
A: Yes. When people start spending the money they saved during the market slump, we’ll do well.
B: We’re ready to put a lot of money into making the product. Are you going to invest in marketing to develop the market for it?
A: Yes. Our company is not making much money now, but we know if we spend money to develop the market for this product, future profits will be good.
B: It’s a feature of the market that people start to buy things only when they are sure the market is getting better.
中文翻譯
A: 我們覺得市場的行情很快就會上揚。現在合作推出新產品，正是時候。
B: 我想我們都同意，市場景氣很快會好起來;如果我們提早計劃，就可凌駕其它競爭者了。
A: 沒錯。等到顧客開始花他們在不景氣時所省下的錢時，我們就發了。
B: 我們已經準備了一大筆錢來製造新產品。貴公司是否也要投資這個產品的行銷，一起開發市場?
A: 是的。我們公司現在雖然不是很賺錢，可是我們知道，如果我們投資開發這項產品的市場，未來的利潤將會看好。
B: 這是市場的特色：也就是說大家非得確定市場會好轉，才會開始買東西。
短語解說
the market is on the upgrade 市場看漲
"upgrade"，‘上揚、提升’;"up"在此有‘向上’的意思。市場看漲表示經濟復甦，市價逐漸向上揚升，而商品交易亦日趨活絡。與之相反者為"The market is off (down)."(市場下滑)和"The market is on a downward trend."。
market boom 市場繁榮;市場景氣
"boom"‘繁榮;興盛之意’。"market boom"是指因商品的'需求增加，帶動工業的生產，使得市場上的交易活動熱烈。與"strong market"類似。
develop a market 開發新市場;拓展市場
這個用語的基本意義是指，為一項全新推出或既有的產品尋求銷售物件或通路。若針對全新產品，"develop a market" 是表示為此產品找到消費群，使之能順利進入市場;若針對舊有產品，則表示為它開展不曾接觸的販賣領域，如增加不同的通路或銷往國外。
