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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209 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%)()1 .fair tradea.抵消贸易()2.triangle tradeb.代理()3.trade deficitc.贸易逆差()4. quotad.非关税壁垒()5. foreign markete.配额()6. non-tariff barrierf.国外市场()7.invisible tradeg.互惠贸易()8. agencyh
2、.无形贸易()9. offseti.三角贸易()10. biddingj.投标II. Translate the following words or expressions. (10%)1. del credere agent2. visible trade3. exchange rate4. revenue tariff5. trade surplus6. 承兑7,支付工具8. 保兑信而证9. 跟单托收10. 本票III. Fill in the blanks with the words and expressions listed below. (20%) policy lodge p
3、remiums insured calculated coverage compensationcertificate transaction documentsInsurance is the business for providing financial for losses that the insured against. The payments are made from the pool of insurance and returns on investment of the insurance company. Insurance premiums arc the mone
4、y the_pay to an insurance company fbr taking out an insurance. It is accordingto the value of what is insured and the scope of insurance desired. An insurance policy is the document issued by the insurer to the insured after premium is paid. It sets out the exact terms in an insurance such as the in
5、surance coverage, the insured amount, the premium rate, and the insurance duration. An insurance can be said to be a simplified form of an insurance policy. The insurance policy is the key document for the insured to a claim in the event of losses. If all the required arc foundin order and the cause
6、 of the loss an insured risk, the insurance company pays indemnity, which is expressed as the insured value.IV. Reading comprehension. (40%)AInternational TradeInternational trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries. It is also known as world trade, foreign trade or overseas trad
7、e. 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, and no country can be completely self-sufficienl. A country may be rich
8、 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.SpecializationWith the deveiopinent of manufacturing and technology, one
9、 country may produce one or more cominodities at a lower real cost than its trading partners. It then follows that this country will benefit from specialization in those commodities in which i( has an “absolute advantagcXbcing able to produce at a lower real cost than another country), exporting the
10、m 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 scale, that is, the cost advantages of large-scale production. For examp
11、le, Country A and Countiy 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.True or false questions.1. Inlernational trade is only the exchange of g
12、oods between nations.2. Countries trade with each other partly because there is a cost advantage.3. There are four reasons for international trade.4. Uneven distribution of resources is the reason why international trade first began.5. If one country produces more of a commodity than it uses itself,
13、 it will sell the left to other countries. This reason for international trade is called uneven distribution of natural resources.BIn cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects peo
14、ple 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, they invest in other busi
15、nesses where they can increase (heir 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 shortage of apartments in th
16、e 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, employers may hire fewer wo
17、rkers. 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 unemployment. Some poor people ma
18、y 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 (han the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair w
19、ages.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 uothcr things arc equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of dif
20、ferent decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers (o economic questions.6. There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may.A) cause a shortage of apartmentsB) worry those who rent apartment
21、s 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 all circumstances8. The p
22、roblem 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 government controlsC) the necessity
23、 of government controlD) the urgency of getting rid of government controls10. Which of (he following statements is NOT true?A) The results of economic decisions can not always be predicted.B) Minimum wage can not always protect employees.C) Economic theory can predict the results of economic decisio
24、ns 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 attempt to place people in
25、terms of their 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 we assume often vary with the p
26、eople we 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 their statuses in relation to us. T
27、his means that we fit our actions to (hose 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 clothes. Within certain limi
28、ts, 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. Wc must choose from among the clothing presented by our society. Furthermore, our choice is limited to a size that will fit, as well as by our pocketbook. Havi
29、ng made a choice within these limits we can have certain alterations made, but apart from minor adjustments, we tend to be limited to what (he stores have on their racks. Statues loo come ready made, and the range of choice among them is limited.11. In the first paragraph, the writer tells us that s
30、tatuses can help us. A)dctcrminc 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) in order to identify thems
31、elves with othersB) in order to better identify othersC)as (heir mental processes changeD) as the situation changes13. The word appraisal”(Line5,Para.2) most probably means A)involvementB) appreciationC)assessmentD) presentation14. In (he last sentence of ihe second paragraph, the pronoun it refers
32、to A)fn(ing 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 (Lines 23,Para.3), the writ
33、er 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 limitedDThere is a new type of small advertisement becoming increasingly common in newspaper classified columns. It is some
34、times 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 applying for a job.“Contact us before writing your application”, or “Make
35、 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 unemployment. It is also an indication of the growing importance of
36、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. 44Just put down your name, address, age and whether you have passed any exams，was about the average level of advic
37、e 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 the technique worked. The letter proved that you could write and wer
38、e 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 for. The advice (hen was to put something in the letter which would distinguish you from the rest. It might be the aggressive approach. 4iYou
39、r search is over. I am the person you are looking for*, 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 number of applicants with university education at all points in
40、the process of engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the curriculum vitae.16. The new type of advertisement which is appearing in newspaper columns .A) informs job hunters of the opportunities availableB) promises to offer useful advice to those looking for employmentC) divides av
41、ailable jobs into various typesD) informs employers of (he people available for work17. Nowadays a demand for this specialized type of service has been created because .A) (here is a lack of jobs available for artistic peopleB) there are so many top-level jobs availableC) there are so many people ou
42、t of workD) the job history is considered to he a work of art18. In the past it was expected that first job hunters would .A) write an initial letter giving their life histoiyB) pass some exams before applying for a jobC) have no qualifications other than being able to read and writeD) keep any deta
43、iled information until they obtained an interview19. Later, as one went on to apply for more important jobs, one was advised to include in the letter .A) something that would distinguish one from other applicantsB) hinted information about the personality of the applicantC) ones advantages over othe
44、rs in applying for the jobD) an occasional trick with the aggressive approach20. The curriculum vitae has become such an important document becauseA) there has been an increase in the number of jobs advertisedB) there has been an increase in the number of applicants with degreesC) jobs are becoming
45、much more complicated nowadaysD) the other processes of applying for jobs are more complicatedV. Translation. (20%)A. Chinese into English (10%)1 .我们希望您报CIF伦敦价，包括30%佣金在内。2 .我向你保证我们的价格是很优惠的。3 .我们得到通知说装运不得不延期到下个月。4 .如果我们4月15 口装运，货物将在5月初到达你方港口，到时候我们将电话通 知你方。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 i
46、nto Chinese (10%)1. International trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries. It is also known as world trade, foreign trade or overseas trade.2. Trade may occur because of economies of scale, that is, the cost advantages of large-scale production.3. It is a kind of bankers credit
47、, which means that the banker is responsible to pay money and tender documents on behalf of both parties.4. D/P calls for actual payment against transfer of shipping documents. There are D/P at sight and D/P after sight.5. A unit price consists of four parts, which are currency unit, unit price figu
48、re, measuring unit and price terms.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2答题纸 Answer Sheet09年级商务英语专业题号一二三四五总得分得分I . Match the words and expressions with their meanings. (10%)12345678910II. Translate the following words or expressions. (10%)1. 2.3. 4.5. 6.7. 8,9. 10. ID. Fill in the blanks with the words and expressions listed below. (20%)1. 2.3. 4.5. 6.7. 8.9. 10. IV. Reading comprehensi