国际商务英语等级考试中级真题
1．Reading & Comprehension: 40%（阅读与理解，40分） Section A
1.There is a steady demand in Europe leather gloves high quality. A. for, in B. for, of C. at, with D. in, of
2.We assure our clients delivery within 20 days after receipt of L/C. A. about B. in C. of D. with
3.An L/C should be established in our favor by documentary draft at sixty days? sight. A. available B. availing C. paying D. paid
4.Insurance is to be _____by the buyer if transaction is concluded on FOB or CFR basis. A. taken B. covered C. done D. made
5.We will pack the goods according to our usual practice if we do not hear from you the contrary.
A. on B. to C. in D. as
6.Shipment is to be made during March to May ______ three equal lots. A. in B. at C. by D. on
7. Some customers requested us to ______ our price because they considered it too high. A. put down B. get down C. take down D. bring down
8 .We must apologize for this error, which resulted _______carelessness in our packing department. A. in B. at C. from D. for
9 .We hereby authorize you to ________ on us at 60 days after sight to the extent of USD20,000.00. A. open B. establish C. draw D. build
10. _______ we are appreciating the good quality of your black tea, we regret that your price appears to be on the high side.
A. While B. When C. However D. Therefore
Section B Dear Sir
With 1 to Our S/C No.7904 of August 8, we 2 to say that your L/C has not reached us up to now. This has caused us much 3 as the goods have been 4 for quite some time and we have already made preparations for shipment according to the 5 of the said S/C.
The demand of late has been so great that we find it hard to 6 them for you any longer. However, in 7 of our friendly business relations, we are prepared to wait for your L/C, which must reach us 8 October 5, 2006. If we again fail to receive your L/C in time, we shall 9 our S/C and ask you to refund to us the storage charges we have paid on your behalf. Your cooperation in this respect will be 10 . Sincerely yours
（ ）1. A. refer B. reference C. regards D. regarding （ ）2. A. regret B. regretted C. regretting D. regrettable （ ）3. A. inconvenience B. issues C. problem D. question （ ）4. A. made B. open C. ready D. produced
（ ）5. A. regulation B. stipulation C. rule D. specification （ ）6. A. remain B. sell C. supply D. keep （ ）7. A. regard B. respect C. view D. term
（ ）8. A. not later than B. later than C. no more than D. none later than （ ）9. A. call B. reject C. refuse D. cancel
（ ）10. A. grateful B. thankful C. appreciated D. obliged
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Section C Passage One
As a manager, I rely a lot on e-mail; especially with two telecommuters on my staff. After seeing how e-mails have come back to haunt so many executives in court, I'm wondering what should one avoid e-mailing?
I just read about a big Hollywood star who decided that he was going to seek a divorce from his spouse of 22 years. He didn't sit down to talk to her about this. He didn't even give her a call. Nope, he e-mailed her about it.
Unfortunately, he's not the only one who has broken his vows through e-mail. Many of us have e-mailed someone over something that was far too important, far too nuanced, far too personal to e-mail. Below is a list of times not to hit send. For more, check out The Boss's Survival Guide by Rosner, Halcrow and Levins (McGraw Hill, 2000).
Don't e-mail big stuff. Don't e-mail an announcement about a merger, acquisition, reorganization or downsizing. If it's a big deal then you need to tell your people face-to-face. Reading a major announcement in an e-mail isn't as bad as reading it for the first time in the newspaper, but it's close.
Don't e-mail policy changes that will generate questions. Changes in sick leave or vacation time policies or benefits coverage will generate questions. As a general rule, anything that hits someone's wallet should be explained face-to-face.
Stop e-mails that become a tennis match. We've all known e-mail debates that have volleyed back and forth more times than a tennis ball at Wimbledon. If an e-mail goes back and forth more than three times — and especially if the distribution list gets bigger — that's a sure sign that the discussion is bigger than e-mail. Call a halt and bring people together to resolve the issue.
Don't put anything confidential in e-mail. That includes: Salaries, comments about performance, etc.
Don't put anything in e-mail that you don't want to see in the newspaper or hear in court. Now that organizations as diverse as Microsoft and the White House have found their internal e-mail printed in newspapers and read in court, you know that even \Nor can it be easily deleted.
Which leads to the big issue — are you hiding behind your e-mail? Some managers rely on e-mail in lieu of face-to-face conversation. It's especially tempting when people are off-site; such as telecommuters, vendors, or independent contractors. E-mail is more easily misinterpreted because it doesn't allow for give-and-take discussion and people aren't guided by facial expressions and vocal intonations. And the more dependent you are on e-mail, the more mysterious you become. Even the
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Wizard of Oz learned that being the man behind the curtain only gets you so far. Go down the hall, hang out in the lunchroom, or pick up the phone at least some of the time.
Follow these tips and what you are trying to say won't get divorced from the way that you say it. 1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true?
A. Even \B. E-mails are more easily misinterpreted. C. “Private” emails cannot be easily deleted. D. No “private” emails can be really deleted.
2. The fact that organizations as diverse as Microsoft and the White House have found their internal e-mail printed in newspapers and read in court indicates that . A. people should not use emails in their work. B. even \
C. emails have brought people too much trouble and inconvenience. D. emails will lead to a lot of law suits.
3. The expression “in lieu of” in the paragraph above the last means _______.
A. instead of B. in line with C. in spite of D. prior to
4. According to the passage, all the following should be explained face-to-face except _______.
A. anything that hits someone's wallet B. Changes in the time of conferences C. changes in sick leave
D. changes in holiday time policies
5. The best title for this passage would be_________________.
A. The Importance of E-mail in Business B. The Popularity of E-mail in Business
C. E-mail Always a Must in Business Communication D. E-mail Not Always the Best Messenger
Passage Two
Economic \technological progress. It refers to the increasing integration of economies around the world, particularly through trade and financial flows. The term sometimes also refers to the movement of
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people (labor) and knowledge (technology) across international borders. There are also broader cultural, political and environmental dimensions of globalization that are not covered here.
At its most basic, there is nothing mysterious about globalization. The term has come into common usage since the 1980s, reflecting technological advances that have made it easier and quicker to complete international transactions—both trade and financial flows. It refers to an extension beyond national borders of the same market forces that have operated for centuries at all levels of human economic activity—village markets, urban industries, or financial centers.
Markets promote efficiency through competition and the division of labor—the specialization that allows people and economies to focus on what they do best. Global markets offer greater opportunity for people to tap into more and larger markets around the world. It means that they can have access to more capital flows, technology, cheaper imports, and larger export markets. But markets do not necessarily ensure that the benefits of increased efficiency are shared by all. Countries must be prepared to embrace the policies needed, and in the case of the poorest countries may need the support of the international community as they do so. （ ）6. Globalization is .
A. a novelty in recent years.
B. mysterious as it hasn?t been well known by the majority of people. C. not new to people D. a historical event. （ ）7. Globalization refers to
A. the increasing integration of economies around the world
B. the movement of people (labor) and knowledge (technology) across international borders C. an extension beyond national borders of the market forces D. All of the above
（ ）8. When did the term “globalization” first come into usage?
A. since 1990s B. since the 1980s C. since 1970s D. since 2000s （ ）9. What are the benefits of globalization?
A. increased efficiency of the market B. cheaper imports C. larger markets D. all of the above （ ）10. Which of the following is not true?
A. All the countries will share the same benefits from globalization.
B Globalization makes it easier and quicker to complete international transactions. C. Countries must take active measures to embrace globalization.
D. The benefits of increased efficiency will not be shared by all the countries.
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III．Business Translation: 20%（商务翻译，20分） Section A 短语翻译 Section B 句子翻译
1.我们希望在平等互利的基础上与你方建立贸易关系。
2.如果你方订单超过1000打，我方可给予10%的数量折扣。
3.你方订购的12,000辆自行车将于2月17日前备妥待运。
4.如能提供样品，我们将不胜感激。
5.你方可向他们开出面额为发票金额的60天远期汇票。
IV．Business Writing: 20%（商函写作，20分）
1：对方公司名称和地址：London Foreign Trade Co. Ltd.
2891 Park Street, London, United Kingdom
收件人姓名和头衔：Dave Blank, Purchase Manager 2 ：写信日期：2008年12月7日
3：确认收到对方UK083916号信用证，但是发现其中有几个不符点，请将信用证作如下修改。
（1）信用证应为即期，而不是30天远期。 （2）佣金应是3%，不是5%。
（3）货物是按发票金额的110%投保，不是130%。 （4）分批装运和转船应该是允许的。
（5）信用证到期时间和地点应为：2008年12月25日在中国上海到期。 请立即修改信用证以便我方能及时安排装运。 4 写信人为 Wang Ming, Sales Manager
公司名称和地址：Shanghai Bicycles Trading Co. Ltd.
260 Qixing Road, Shanghai 201101，China
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