Everyday Reading of BEC Intermediate

冬子

和everyday writing 一个系列

Questions 1-7
. Read these sentences and the share prices below.
. Which stock market does each sentence(1-7) describe?
. For each sentence mark one letter (A ,B ,C or D) on your Answer Sheet.
Example:
The index went up more than one thousand.
Answer:A

1. The share prices were influenced by the improvement of the two countries'
relations.
2. Over the week ,turnover rose by T $ 5. 83bn.
3. Many people went to buy capitalization stocks.
4. In the beginning many foreign shareholders buy blue chips at high prices.
5. Price was lower after shareholders sold stocks in industrials to make profit.
6. On Thursday price dropped and then rose again.
7. The falling of composite index rose by 1. 3 per cent on the week.


A. Bangkok rose 2 per cent on the day and 3.4 per cent over the week as buyers moved in to large market capitalization stocks. The SET index rose 27.55 to 1,383.57 in turnover of Bt 8.5 bn, down from Thursday's Bt 10bn.

B. Taipei was pulled lower by late profit-taking in industrials after Thursday's rebound ,and the weighted index fell 45.59 to 5,806.77, or 1.7 per cent, over the week. Turnover rose to T $41.51 bn from T $ 35. 78bn.

C. Manila opened strongly on foreign buying of blue chips but dipped at the close as profits were taken. The composite index fell 10.07 to 2 ,907. 00 , 1.3 per cent higher on the week

D. Hong Kong finished a mixed day slightly lower ,sapped by profit-taking on confirmation of US renewal of China's MFN trade status and concerns over the lower domestic property market. The Hang Seng index fell 11.58 to close at 9,470.13, 1.7 per cent lower on the week.




Answer:

1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. C

share price  股价
blue chip  蓝筹股
composite index  复合指数
Bangkok  曼谷
Taipei  台北
Manila  马尼拉
MFN (Most Favored Nation)  最惠国
Hang Seng index  恒生指数

[ 本帖最后由 冬子 于 2007-4-25 13:59 编辑 ]

lonelyduck

My knowledge of BEC is far form perfect!!

冬子

Read this letter to the editor of The Economist.
. Choose the best sentence from the list A-I to fill each of the blanks.
. For each blank (1-5) mark one letter (A-I) on your Answer Sheet.
. Do not mar4 any letter twice.
. One answer has been given as an example.

Sir-
You state on February 13th that New Mexico has "few natural resources ", ...example... In 1991 New Mexico ranked fourth in the United States in production of natural gas , seventh in oil and tenth in non-fuel minerals ...1... Non-fuel minerals contributed about $ 1 billion and coal $ 509 million.
Taxes from production of fuels and minerals, and lease payments on state lands have been set aside by legislative acts to endow two permanent funds worth about $ 5. 65 billion, ... 2 ... In addition, during fiscal year 1991 , payments to New Mexico from taxes on federal lands were S 108 million ,all earmarked for public education.
... 3 ...About $566 million came from taxes and permanent-fund earnings attributable to oil and gas production. ... 4 ... Tourism is an important industry in New Mexico, yet its economic impact on the public sector is dwarfed by that of mineral production.
New Mexico came through the recent recession in much better shape than most other states. It does not have a deficit. ... 5 ... States that rely primarily on a sales tax or on an income tax have big problems during economic downturns. Income growth per head in New Mexico averaged 6. 1/00 in the year to October 1992-one of the fastest growth rates in the United States.
Charles Chapin
Example :C

A. It has a broadly based tax structure an important point.
B. In 1992 it produced more oil than Colorado and Kansas combined.
C. However, the extractive mineral industry in New Mexico is one of the state's strongest economic forces.
D. During fiscal year 1992 New Mexico raised permanent funds worth about $6.1 billion.
E. The combined value of oil and gas production was $ 2. 8 billion.
F. Some 16, 000 employees work in the extractive industries and their wages are among the highest of any major industry.
G. The $39 million earned by these funds in 1991 was used to finance education and other public services.
H. Only S 25 million came from agricultural taxes.
I. New Mexico's extractive mineral industries contribute about a third of the state's $ 1. 9 billion general-fund income in fiscal year 1991.




Answer:
8. E 9. G 10. I 11. F 12. A




[ 本帖最后由 冬子 于 2007-2-24 11:25 编辑 ]

冬子

Read this letter about Compensation Trade ,and answer the following questions.

Ministry of Foreign Trade 19th January , 1 993
Xi Changan Street
Beijing , China
Dear Sirs,
This letter is in regard to the window glass business between our firm and the China National Light industrial Products Import & Export Corporation, Daren Branch and the Daren Window Glass Factory.

1. Our two sides sincerely worked in the past and the window glass business has already been done successfully. However, the quantity of products doesn't meet our requirements. This company wants to develop the trade and business further in this line. We now expect to begin working with all the other branches and window glass factories on the same basis ,i. e. compensation trade.

2. For the U. S. A. market, we require very large quantities of small cut sizes. Therefore, we are asking your prompt assistance to help us out in expanding glass-cutting business. We would highly appreciate it if you take this matter into consideration. We are certain that ,with your prompt cooperation, our purchases of Chinese window glass for sale in the U. S. A. market will very quickly increase to a large and substantial volume. With the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries ,the time is now right for a very quick and large increase in trade between us.

3. For your information, we are doing everything possible to cooperate in achieving our mutual goal of making the window glass business a very large one. We have offered to purchase various equipment for your Dairen factory which will increase its products, improve quality and raise its efficiency. We have offered to accept payment for this machinery in the form of buy-back of glass. We have also cooperated with the factory in making suggestions for better efficient packing and containerization. The factory has been very cooperative and receptive to our ideas. As we want to begin our business with the other branches too ,we plan to offer the same suggestions and proposals to purchase machinery for them.

4. From this letter, you can see that we are very sincere in our desire for a long-term relationship between our two countries and our firm and the various branches of the China National Light industrial Products Import and Export Corporation, Window Glass Departments .
During our next visit to China, we will discuss the appointment of our firm as the exclusive agent for Chinese Window Glass in the U. S. A. market. Since we have discussed this question in the past ,we expect that the official appointment of our firm as the exclusive agent will be made during our next trip.
Thank you for your prompt attention to the above. Best regards.
Sincerely yours ,
Norman Goldstein
Associates , INC

Questions 1-4
. For questions 1-4 ,choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below.
. For each paragraph(1-4) mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.
. Do not mark any letter twice.
1. Paragraph 1.......... .
2. Paragraph 2..........
3 Paragraph 3. .........
4. Paragraph 4..... . . .. .

A Our hope for a long-term relationship
B Our successful cooperation in the past
C The diplomatic relations between our two countries
D Our wish to increase the quantity of products
E Our need of help in glass-cutting
F Our goal to make the window glass business large
G Improvement of equipment in Chinese factories


Answer:
1. D  2. E  3. G  4. A

[ 本帖最后由 冬子 于 2007-2-27 22:48 编辑 ]

冬子

这帖沉太久了,还是应该顶起来的

1. This company has more than one vacancy in its factory.?
2. Only graduate engineers will be considered.?
3. This job requires qualifications but no previous experience.?
4. Knowledge of two European languages is needed for the job.?
5. Frequent international travel is part of the job.?
6. You will receive an extra payment every year, in addition to your basic salary.  
7. You will be employed for only a fixed period.?


A

*     *      *    PESEARCH POSTS    *      *      * A well-known international oil consultancy needs two recent graduates to work as Research Assistants. Good Economics degrees are required and computer skills are essential. The work is mainly based in London with regular, possibly monthly, research trips to Saudi Arabia. Competitive basic salary.

B

OIL  ENGINEER An oil-pipeline specialist is required, based in a North African oil field. At least ten years experience in the fuel industries is expected from applicants. This is a permanent post with a high starting salary for the right person, plus annual bonus.

C

Electrical Instrument Inspectors － Thailand We have a number of posts vacant for electrical instrument inspectors in our Bangkok plant. You must speak German and English, and have wide experience of the electrical manufacturing industry. Contracts are limited to two years, with car and accommodation provided. Salary is dependent on qualifications.

D

★ EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTPY ★ A large Swedish company has a position in its main factory for an electrical vehicle test and development engineer, who should have at least five years’ experience of vehicle production and testing. There are good career opportunities for the right person, who must have a good Engineering degree. English is the company language.

Answer:cdacabc

出左名懒

你再发啊....我会看的...

冬子

今天被E大斑竹说:算你还有良心 终于在E版发帖了
我还以为这帖贴到我百年以后都只会有我一个ID

出左名懒

我四级都还没过......一边查字典一边看的...

冬子

强烈推荐金山词霸屏幕取词功能
象我这种懒人最喜欢用
不过建议第一遍S活都表查 坚持看完 不管懂多少

冬子

1. Selecting staff and getting them to work together?
2. Suggestions to help you improve your memory.?
3. Advice on working with both senior and junior staff.?
4. Suggestions for dealing with difficult clients.?
5. Developing oral and written presentation skills.?
6. Advice on negotiating staff complaints.?
7. Guidance on using television, radio and the press to your advantage.

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A

THE MIND MAP BOOK Tony Buzan A supremely useful book for businessmen, this guide will help you speed up your ability to absorb and remember information. It will also improve your ability to write and speak effectively about your professional knowledge. The Mind Map Book is recommended by The Times Management Skills Group: “an important tool for middle managers everywhere.”

B

TIME MANAGEMENT Matthew Scott Time Management shows you how to establish good time-saving habits by understanding yourself and your aims. Already the successful author of the best-selling Business Guide to Persuasion and Negotiations, Scott includes ideas on managing the boss, working with colleagues and giving orders to staff.

C

TOUGH TALKING The Economist Business Series, No.8 If you are a manager who has to cope with demanding customers, then this book may solve your problems. You will also get assistance in handling employee dissatisfaction in helping employees to perform to the best of their ability, and in getting the most from the media. This is essential reading for ambitious managers!

D

CHANGING MANAGEMENT Desk Companion Business Books A group of four successful businessmen give practical guidance to managers on using teams properly. They suggest various ways to choose and develop them. This book is ideal for those new to the concept of teamwork. “The best book on teamwork I’ve ever read” (MD of Street Sales Ltd).

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Answer:dabcacc

[ 本帖最后由 冬子 于 2007-4-23 13:48 编辑 ]

出左名懒

dabcacd  只错一个...感觉比之前的简单多了...有照顾弱小的感觉...

冬子

先发滴弱智既帮助大家树立信心

之后..再...一锅打沉

小鲈鱼

太简单
决定不看

出左名懒

走左圈番来....发现一个阴谋家...

冬子

1. You need to have worked in an office before attending this course.?
2. You would learn something about preventing accidents at work.?
3. You would be able to sit an examination in typing.?
4. This course is useful if your job involves greeting people and dealing with enquiries.?
5. This course would suit someone with budgetary responsibility.?
6. You would get practice in helping people in a group to communicate.?
7. You would learn how to change the appearance of a letter or memo.?



A

Tuesday 13.00-15.00 This course provides training in arranging meetings, conducting them effectively and making travel arrangements. The topics will include drawing up agendas, preparing for meetings, introducing speakers or participants, managing discussions successfully, keeping to an agreed timetable and writing follow-up reports. Previous experience of typing and general office work is essential for this course.

B

Mon, Thur, Fri 10.00-12.00 This course is intended both for beginners and for those who have reached an elementary level in typewriting. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills on up-to-date electronic equipment, gaining experience of producing all kinds of typed material in a variety of modern layouts. Students will be given ample opportunities for “hands on” experience of word-processing on the latest personal computers. Typewriting tests can be taken for widely recognized qualifications.?

C

Monday 9.00-11.00 This course is designed to provide students with experience of operating a set of accounts, comparable with those of a small family firm, and of dealing with the more general financial aspects of running a small business. Topics will include profit and loss, maintaining records efficiently, cash payments, taxation, insurance and computerized accounting. External examinations can be arranged.

D

Friday 11.00-13.00 Participants on this course will develop their telephone skills and reception techniques in practical situations. Other topics included in the course are dealing with correspondence, the latest developments in fax equipment and photocopiers, and the advantages these new facilities offer. The course also covers health and safety in safety regulations governing the workplace.

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Answer:adbdcab

冬子

1. Experience in advertising would be helpful in this job.?
2. This job would probably suit somebody who has worked in the purchasing department of a large chain of stores.?
3. Three years’ experience would not be enough for this job.?
4. For this job it would be useful if you have studied how to carry out surveys into consumer attitudes.?
5. In this job you would take charge of a product which has been on the market for many years.?
6. To get this job it is not necessary to have work experience.?
7. Such a high-ranking position does not come up very often.?
A

Product Manager This company has at present about 30% of the market and a turnover of more than ￡500 million. The person appointed will have responsibility for a long-established product which is a household name. Experience in the insurance market is necessary and a background in accountancy would be helpful.

B

Group Product Manager This is a rare opportunity to work at a senior level for a market leader in the food industry, located in the north of the country. the person appointed will report directly to the marketing Director and take full responsibility for a turnover in excess of ￡80 million and a team of three managers. Applicants need to have a minimum of five years’ experience in product management. A market research qualification would be an advantage.

C

Management Trainees For this exciting position in the leisure industry we are seeking management trainees to develop excellent buying skills. Possibly a new graduate, the successful applicant may have experience with a big national retailer, but must certainly possess excellent negotiation and communication skills.

D

Marketing Executive This important position has recently been created by one of the country’s leading clothes manufacturers. It is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate with two years’ experience in design or magazine publishing. The successful candidate will be given responsibility for a major, recently launched brand. It would be an advantage to have experience of promotional activities. Excellent fringe benefits on offer.

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Answer:dcbbacb

kense

哇塞,很难哦,怎么看的..

ycloudyun

浏览佐一下，好似吾系好难卟！同四级差吾多呱？