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1、BEC剑桥商务英语中级阅读理解精选练习题2篇 为了让大家更好的准备商务英语BEC中级考试，给大家带来BEC中级阅读理解,下面就和大家分享，来欣赏一下吧。2020年BEC剑桥商务英语中级阅读理解练习题一Read the article below about stress management, and answer questions 13-20 on the opposite page.。A Lesson In Stress ManagementDemands placed on us at work can often lead to considerable worry and disc
2、omfort. There are, however, ways of protecting ourselves from the stress we face at work. We interviewed Jane Collard, a consultant in stress management.1. In Jane Collards opinion, stress is becoming an increasingly common feature of the workplace. Stress is a highly individual reaction, which vari
3、es considerably from person to person, and it is difficult for some employees to avoid it. Indeed, stress is regarded by many as part of the organizational culture of our institutions: it comes with the job. Recent figures indicate that time taken off work because of stress has increased by 500 per
4、cent since the 1950s. Undoubtedly, changes in working conditions have led to greater pressure at work at all levels. With reductions in staffing, workloads for individual employees have increased. In addition, many employees are left worrying about the security of their jobs.2. On the stress managem
5、ent courses that she runs, Jane Collard tries to make the trainees realise that stress in itself is not harmful. Everyone needs a certain level of stress to enable them to feel motivated and to perform effectively. A complete absence of stress can be as damaging as overstress, since it can make peop
6、le lose interest in their work, and even lead to depression. The difficulties occur when the amount of stress rises above a level which is healthy for a particular individual. If this happens, the effects are very obvious and the trainees are taught to recognize the signs. Stress may be expressed ph
7、ysically, for example through headaches and tiredness, or through emotional problems such as depression. A person suffering from stress may also start to behave differently, and can be difficult to deal with.3. While it may not always be possible to prevent stress, there are a number of ways in whic
8、h it can be controlled. The first thing that the trainees learn is how to manage their time effectively. This involves, first of all, setting realistic goals for both the short and long term. Once this framework has been established, tasks are then prioritised on a daily basis. The trainees are also
9、 reminded that when they are under pressure the less important items should be left, and they should never hesitate to delegate. Everyone is encouraged to look at ways of reducing wasted time , for example by grouping similar tasks together or dealing with items immedkiately.4. Jane feels that one o
10、f the most useful features of the course is that it enables trainees to deal with those demands or deadlines that they regard as unreasonable. They are encouraged to avoid being defensive, but at the same time they are advised not to be afraid of saying no. They are asked to give reasons only if nec
11、essary. The training helps them to foresee difficult situations or unwanted demands, and they learn how to prepare themselves mentally. Everyone is encouraged not to get stuck in negative thought patterns, where stress can feed a circular sense of helplessness. One solution they discuss is to think
12、of a more encouraging alternative for each negative message. They learn, for example, to remind themselves that nothing terrible happens when a demand is refused or a deadline missed. Life goes on.Questions 13-16For questions 13-16, choose the best title for each numbered paragraph from the list bel
13、ow.For each numbered paragraph 1-4, mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet. Do not use any letter more than once.13 Paragraph 1 _ 14 Paragraph 2 _15 Paragraph 3 _ 16 Paragraph 4 _A Higher stress levels among top managersB Coping with stress through a positive attitudeC Time lost at work through
14、sicknessD Causes of increased stress in the work environmentE Explanations for missed deadlinesF stress reduction through better organisationG Typical problems associated with stressQuestions 17-20? Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 17-20 with a phrase A-G from the list below
15、.? For each question 17-20, mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.? Do not use any letter more than once.17 Most people agree that the recent increase in stress is due to changes in _.18 The trainees are taught that the right level of stress at work is important for good. 19 Trainees learn that
16、 one way of limiting stress is by deciding upon.20 One of the most important parts of the course is learning how to react to_A levels of performanceB shorter deadlinesC employment practicesD higher levels of sicknessE unfair demandsF successful management structureG practical参考答案：13.D 14.G 15.F 16.B
17、 17.C 18.A 19.G 20.E2020年BEC剑桥商务英语中级阅读理解练习题二Modern-day business really does transcend national barriers. Thanks to sophisticated IT and communications systems, businesses can now market their products on a truly global scale. The world is indisputably becoming a smaller place, as service and manufac
18、turing companies search the international marketplace for new suppliers and clients. Businesses must, however, be aware that once they expand the area in which they operate, they face increased competition. The standard and quality of their goods become increasingly important in keeping up with comp
19、etitors. But most of all, it is the service element accompanying the goods which is crucial to a companys success in a particular market. This new philosophy has led to many companies, some of which have even offered products of a lesser quality, gaining success overseas.Although globalisation may,
20、in some senses, have brought national economies closer together, societies around the world still have radically different expectations, processes and standards. These are not a function of economic change, but are more deep-rooted and difficult to alter. They can be a major problem for businesses e
21、xpanding abroad, with the greatest obstacle of all being the language barrier. If you have to deal with clients, suppliers and distributors in a range of countries, you will not only need the skills to communicate with them, you will also need to reconcile any national biases you have with the diver
22、se ways of doing business that exist around the globe.The value of effective communication is not to be underestimated. New technology such as videoconferencing and email has played a part in making the communication process easier, and it may also be possible that the introduction of language inter
23、pretation software will help with some global communications problems. But, of course, it is the human element of the communication process that is so vital in business, especially in negotiations, presentations and team-building. It is essential for managers to meet regularly with staff, customers
24、and partners, so that issues can be discussed, messages communicated and feedback obtained.The value of well-organised language training is immense, and can bring benefits to all levels and departments within a multinational organisation. Unfortunately, however, many organisations have a very narrow
25、 view when it comes to training of any kind. Often, an urgent requirement has to be identified before training is authorised. Then, a training company is employed or a programme is developed in-house, the team is trained, and that is seen as the end of the matter. However, the fact remains that trai
26、ning programmes are effective only if they are relevant to a companys broader, long-term needs. They should be regarded as an investment rather than a cost.Changes in expectations and attitudes are certain to continue for companies that trade globally. Although such companies are not yet faced with
27、their international partners and clients demanding that business be conducted in their mother tongue, they realise that overseas competition is increasing fast. If these companies want to continue to achieve success on the international trading circuit, they must be prepared to adapt to situations a
28、nd speak the local language. If not, someone else will.13 According to the first paragraph, improved communications have enabled companies toA offer a wider variety of products and services.B expand beyond their domestic markets.C perform better than their international competitors.D open more manuf
29、acturing facilities abroad.14 Some companies have succeeded at an international level even though they haveA produced inferior goods.B failed to adapt products for local markets.C ignored the standards set by their competitors.D reduced the standard of the service they offer.15 Approaches to doing b
30、usiness vary between countries because ofA local economic considerations.B the existence of cultural differences.C strong wishes to remain independent.D regulations about business practices.16 The writer thinks that the use of modern technology willA speed up the process of language interpretation.B
31、 never replace the need for face-to-face interaction.C help solve the problems involved in maintaining strong teams.D not lead to greater communication between companies and clients.17 A common weakness of training courses is that theyA are developed by the wrong team.B do not give good value for mo
32、ney.C are provided only if there is an immediate need.D do not deal with a companys specific requirements.18 Why should companies do business in the language of the countries they are operating in?A to prevent other companies taking their businessB to help them find new international partnersC to me
33、et clients current expectationsD to become more aware of their competitors activitiesSpeaking Your Customers Language，说客户的语言。这篇*强调了开发海外市场时说当地语言的重要性，层次清楚，答案也很明确。13题，问根据段，改善的沟通能力可以使公司怎么样。答案是段的第二句话：Thanks to sophisticated IT and communications systems, businesses can now market their products on a trul
34、y global scale.感谢精密的IT和沟通系统，企业现在可以在一个真正的全球规模上开发它们的产品的市场。Globe是个关键的暗示，可以联想到海外市场。13题的B选项符合这个意思：在国内市场以外的地方扩张。A和C都没有提到，D不对，只说了可以在海外扩张，没有提到开更多的生产设备。14题，说一些公司可以在国际水平上成功，即便是它们怎么样了。答案在段的后几句：This new philosophy has led to many companies, some of which have even offered products of a lesser quality, gaining s
35、uccess overseas.这种新的哲学导致很多公司获得了海外的成功，它们当中的一些甚至提供了一些较差质量的产品。这里新的哲学是指前面提到的在特定市场上服务伴随产品才是至关重要的。答案A跟这一句的信息相吻合：成产次品。这里的inferior goods也就是原文的products of a lesser quality。15题，问在不同国家做生意的方法不同的原因是什么。答案是第二段开头一段话：Although globalisation may, in some senses, have brought national economies closer together, societi
36、es around the world still have radically different expectations, processes and standards.世界各地有着极端不同的期望、过程和标准。后面又提到了一句“You will also need to reconcile any national biases you have with the diverse ways of doing business that exist around the globe.” 你需要用不同的做生意的方式来与民族偏见和解。这一段整体讲的就是要克服沟通上的障碍，理解了内容不难作答，
37、选B，原因是文化差异的存在。16题，问作者认为现代技术的使用会怎么样。这题可能会选A，事实上这一题需要理解第三段的意思，答案不是某句话能简单概括的。前面介绍说新技术，比如视频会议和电子邮件，会使沟通过程更简单。并且语言翻译软件(language interpretation software)会帮助解决一些国际沟通问题。后面一个BUT，才真正揭示了答案，说在沟通过程中人的作用是至关重要的。“It is essential for managers to meet regularly with staff, customers and partners”，经理们定期会见员工、客户和合作伙伴是很有
38、必要的，从这一句可以看出作者的真正态度，是B选项所说的“现代技术永远也无法替代面对面互动的需要”。不选A，是因为BUT后面才算是作者的根本观点，而且A的speed up并不能算是很准确。17题，问培训课程的一个常见弱点是什么。答案在第四段：Often, an urgent requirement has to be identified before training is authorised.确认有迫切的需要时培训才会被批准。从这一段后面的文字可以看出，作者认为很多公司的培训有些急功近利，可培训只有在和公司的长远需要相关时才是有效的。所以选C，作者认为缺点是只有马上需要时才会提供培训。这里
39、的immediate need也就是前面说的urgent requirement。18题，问为什么公司需要用他们工作所在国家的语言来做生意。答案在后一段，也很明显。demanding that business be conducted in their mother tongue, they realise that overseas competition is increasing fast.。客户要求他们使用母语，这些公司也意识到海外竞争逐渐激烈。还有后一句：If not, someone else will.如果他们不说当地的语言，其他人会说的。意思就是如果你不使用当地的语言做生意，其他人会取而代之的。A选项完全符合这个意思：防止其他公司占领了他们的业务。
