成都东软学院
2010~2011学年第二学期期末试
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快递公司问题件快递公司问题件货款处理关于圆的周长面积重点题型关于解方程组的题及答案关于南海问题
——《大学英语四商务方向》(A卷)
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说明:本试卷共四大题,试卷满分100分,考试时间120分钟。
I. Listening Comprehension (20%)
Section A (10%=1*10)
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations or statements. The conversation will be read TWICE. After each conversation there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a square spot covering the center.
1. Where does John Alan come from?
A. New York Trading Company.
B. New York Treat Company.
C. New York Company.
D. New York Food Company.
2. Is this his first trip to Guangzhou?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Not mentioned.
D. Maybe.
3. What does the man think of the map?
A. It is quite useful.
B. It is old.
C. It is not useful at all.
D. It is beautiful.
4. How was the weather when the man left home?
A. Pretty warm.
B. Very cold.
C. Rather hot.
D. Not cold.
5. How was the man’s trip?
A. It was not very smooth.
B. It was very smooth.
C. It was terrible.
D. It was not fine.
6. What do we learn from the conversation?
A. He likes the hotel.
B. He hates the hotel.
C. He wants to change the hotel.
D. He can’t find the hotel.
7. What does the man mean?
A. They can call someone.
B. They can stop working.
C. He should ask a different person.
D. They can have a drink.
8. Why does the woman want George’s help?
A. Because George is free.
B. Because she wants to gain more experience.
C. Because she doesn’t have much experience.
D. Because she is too busy.
9. What is the relationship between the two people?
A. Good friends.
B. Boss and employee.
C. Interviewee and assistant manager.
D. Mother and daughter.
10. What do we learn from this conversation?
A. The man thinks traveling by air is quite safe.
B. The woman never travels by plane.
C. Both speakers feel nervous when flying.
D. The speakers feel sad about the serious loss of life.
Section B (10%=1*10)
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage THREE times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. When the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
The main difference between 11 and Western eating habits is that in the West everyone has their own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone 12 . If you are being treated by a Chinese host, he will do the best to give you a taste of many 13 types of dishes. The Chinese are very 14 of their food culture, and will do their best to show their hospitality.
The meal usually 15 with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot 16 and vegetable dishes. Soup then will be served followed by staple food ranging from rice, 17 to dumplings.
Perhaps one of the things that surprise a Western 18 most is that some Chinese hosts like to put food onto the plates of their guests. This is a sign of 19 and politeness. It is always 20 to eat the food. If you do not like it, just leave the food on the plate.
II. Reading Comprehension (30%)
Section A Reading in Depth (2*10)
Directions: There are three passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage One
In many European countries handshaking is an automatic gesture. In France good reception requires that on arriving at a business meeting a manager shakes hands with everyone present. This can be a demanding task and, in a crowded room, may require gymnastic ability if the farthest hand is to be reached.
Handshaking is almost as popular in other countries, including Germany, Belgium and Italy. But Northern Europeans, such as the British and Scandinavians, are not quite so fond of physical demonstrations of friendliness.
In Europe the most common challenge is not the content of the food, but the way you behave as you eat. Some things are just not done. In France it is not good manners to raise tricky questions of business over the main course. Business has its place: after the cheese course. Unless you are prepared to eat in silence you have to talk about something, that is, other than the business deal which you are continually chewing over in your head.