2014商务英语中级阅读指导(7)

2014-05-09 20:33:00来源：网络

　　剑桥大学考试委员会设立BEC考试的目的是在全球范围内建立一个测试商界雇员英语水平的统一标准，使BEC证书被跨国公司和非英语国家的大公司用作商务英语测试标准，以评估在真实商务环境下雇员的英语水平，使人力资源部门能准确评估雇员商务英语的运用技能。因此，与我国的四、六级考试相比较，BEC考试更侧重对英语实际运用能力的考查。换句话说，BEC中的考查内容都是可以马上拿到实际工作中去的，不会出现所谓高分低能现象。下面是关于阅读考试的一些指导，希望对大家有帮助。

　　Read this proposal about the CPT Word Processor.

　　l Choose the best sentence from the list A-I to fill each of the blanks.

　　l For each blank (8-12) mark one letter (A-I) on your Answer Sheet.

　　l De not mark any letter twice.

　　l One answer has been given as an example.

　　15 June 1993

　　Ms. Martha Weston

　　Word Processing Supervisor

　　ABC Company

　　Post Office Box 1072

　　28 King’s Street London

　　Dear Ms. Weston,

　　Performance of the CPT Equipment

　　I’m Pleased to tell you about our experience with the CPT Word Processor as you requested recently____example____ I assume you have looked at several machines and have narrowed down your choices.

　　Here are my observations.

　　An approach to adopting word processors

　　Eighteen months ago we adopted CPT equipment on limited scale with the idea in mind that we could gradually get rid of electric typewriters as we became familiar with the word processor. ____8____ The stations are actually in pairs so each pair can share a common printer ____9____

　　We use the equipment as dedicated word processors, although we do have the ability to link up with our computer installation.

　　The step-at-a-time development of our word-processing center has, we think, saved us money and training time. ____10____

　　Performance

　　In terms of performance, the CPT equipment is excellent. ____11____ Moreover our service contract and warranty have covered all maintenance costs.

　　We have software packages that check spelling and signal when a mistake occurs. ____12____ Using both printers, we recently prepared 1200 individually typed form letter mailings a under four hours. We have no complaint about our preparation of executive reports.

　　Example: I

　　A. So it works very well and has so many different functions.

　　B. Also it has reduced the confusion that exists about buying software packages.

　　C. The train stops at each station for only fifteen minutes.

　　D. We began with two work stations and now have four.

　　E. Our routine letters are prepared from disc-stored masters.

　　F. The Rotary W printer with a speed of 45 characters a second can easily handle two input stations.

　　G. In contrast, its size and weight are ideal for carrying.

　　H. We have not yet experienced mechanical problems so far.

　　I. We are pleased with its performance and multi-functions.

　　参考答案：8. D 9. F 10.B 11. H 12. E

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