2006年下半年商务英语BEC中级阅读指导连载6

试题 4

PART TWO
Questions 8-12
 Read this memorandum.
 Choose the best sentence from the list A – I to fill each of the blanks.
 For each blank (8 - 12) mark one letter (A - I) on your Answer Sheet.
 De not mark any letter twice.
 One answer has teen given as an example.

MEMORANDUM
To: Filma Williams, school of Architecture
From: Ram S. Johnson, Physical Plant Operations
Subject: Air-conditioning Installation Costs for East Hall.
Date: 4.4.94
As you requested in your memo of March 15, we have studied the costs of installing air conditioning for the seven offices and two studio classrooms in East Hall ____ Example ____

Office and Classroom installation
Estimates were obtained from three contractors on the costs of covering the offices and classrooms ____ 8 ____ The work would take about three weeks.

Because the central unit would be installed on the roof, some noise problems might occur during a four-or five-day period ____ 9 ____ Sheet metal work to build out lest in the classes could be dine on weekends, and the overtime labour costs of about $ 1,500 have been included in the estimates.

Arrangements were not made to do the office space installation on weekends … 10 …

Additional Installation
Because a larger installation, including a more powerful central unit, would be necessary to handle the halls and stairways, an additional $6,000 would be required for the equipment. ____ 11 ____ If this additional work were delayed until a later time, a new central unit would be required along with changes in the pipe way ____ 12 ____

Summary
The total job for the building would be about $ 35,000 if done at one time. A two-stage installation would cost about $55,000. I can get official bids at your request.

Example: A
A. As you suggested, we also sought information on the additional cost of air conditioning in the entrance halls and stairways.
B. All these three were in the $ 20,000 to $ 25,000 range.
C. This later installation would cost about $20,000.
D. However, class interruption should be minimal.
E. In the same way, each of these three would take at least one month.
F. Therefore, the total cost was this $6,000 plus another $5,000.
G. Labour costs would be an additional S 5,000, bringing the total cost of the addition to $11,000.
H. Each faculty member could expect to have workers in office for about one day.
I. So faculty members can continue their office work as usual.

答案：8．B 9. D 10. H 11. G 12. C
试题 10

PART TWO
Questions 8-12

 Read the text below about work uniforms.
 Choose the best sentence from the opposite page to fill each of the gaps.
 For each gap 8-12, mark one letter A-I on your Answer Sheet.

Altered Images
We have teamed up with The Career and Workwear Show to find the best-dressed organization. Two hotel groups and a management center have made it to the shortlist.
Uniforms project an instant image about a business, as well as creating a team spirit among staff. Choose the wrong workwear and you risk upsetting your customers and employees.
Three entrants have been shortlisted in the competition to find the best-dressed business: Country Hotel Group, Goring Residential Management College and Major Hotels. (example) ----------.
A detailed entry form set out to discover the thought processes the entrants had used before they selected their new uniforms. (8) ____. In addition to price and style the judges wanted to know how the organisation introduced the new look and what lessons it had learnt.
The Country Hotel Group was looking for a uniform that was comfortable to wear and presented a relaxed country image to guests. The firm admits to placing a great emphasis on the clothing and appearance of its staff. (9) ____. A brief was issued to a number of companies who then had to present their ideas in a fashion show format to 50 employees. After the design was chosen, one hotel tried out the uniform for three months. (10) ____
The aim of the new uniform at Goring Residential Management College was to make staff instantly recognisable to course participants. The chosen design from Classy Rags established a clear corporate image at the college. There were many different outfits but only three fabrics had been used throughout the range and therefore the uniform was easily recognisable. One of the judges in the competition, fashion journalist Sally Bain, was also impressed with the value for money aspect of the uniforms. (11) ____
At Major Hotels a new uniform was needed to replace the old one which was considered to be ‘old-fashioned and unattractive.’ The new design was well received by the reception staff of the hotel chain. (12) ____. The new bottle-green uniforms were selected from Rayner Corporate Clothing. It was felt that it was a functional choice of colour and made a pleasant change from the more traditional black.
 Do not use any letter more than once.


A. Feedback was then collected from staff at the hotel and minor changes were made before the
uniform was introduced across all hotels.
B. The award will be presented to the competition winners at The Career and Workwear Show which will be held at Business Design Centre in London.
C. They all believe that its introduction has led to a modern, more professional corporate image and greater confidence among them.
D. One entry predicted that uniform fabrics would incorporate security aids which are read by sensors on doors and only allow access to authorised personnel.
E. In her opinion this had been achieved at half the cost of the other entries, with the average cost per person being £201,and each uniform being expected to last two years.
F. It asked why the uniform was introduced, who it was designed to be worn by, and how the firm went about selecting a supplier.
G. She felt that the head receptionist at the hotel should be asked to put forward the views and preferences of the team.
H. In its entry it said:‘Substantial investment has been made in this uniform because uniforms are seen as a very important area.’
I）One reason for this is that all three proved to the judges that they had thoroughly researched their choice of new uniforms.

答案：8.F 9.H 10.A 11.E 12.C