BEC Vantage Mock 2 Reading Part one Question 1-7 Which position does each sentence 1-7 describe? ption. Read these sentences and the following job descri For each sentence, mark one letter a, b, c or d on your answer sheet. 1. This job would be unsuitable if were looking for long-term employment. 2. In this job, you would have to report to more than one person 3. In this job, the official working hours will change from week to week 4. Previous experiences are actually not required for this job 5. The successful applicant must be prepared to work long hours for this job 6. This company likes to promote people from within the firm 7. The knowledge of computer skills would help you get this job A. Marketing Secretan We are seeking a brilliantly organized and mature department secretary to act as Pa to the Head of Marketing and provide administrative support to three other busy department heads. He successful applicant must have strong secretarial skill and knowledge of up-to date information technology. A good sense of humor and excellent communication skills are essential This position would suit a recent science graduate with an interest in developing a career in marketing in publishing environment. Marketing experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be given. The company also has a strong internal recruitment policy C. Assistant Museum Manager Reporting directly to the Manager. Your role will to help improve visitor services. The flexible 35-hour week will regularly involve working weekends and evenings. Previous experience of working in a similar role is D. International Management Consultant Suitable bilingual applicants will have worked in a similar position here or abroad for at least two years. Excellent communication and presentation skills are vital, as is the willingness to invest the necessary time in order to succeed in a highly competitive and challenging market
BEC Vantage Mock 2 Reading Part one Question 1 - 7 Read these sentences and the following job description. Which position does each sentence 1-7 describe? For each sentence, mark one letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 1. This job would be unsuitable if were looking for long-term employment. 2. In this job, you would have to report to more than one person. 3. In this job, the official working hours will change from week to week. 4. Previous experiences are actually not required for this job. 5. The successful applicant must be prepared to work long hours for this job. 6. This company likes to promote people from within the firm. 7. The knowledge of computer skills would help you get this job. A. Marketing Secretary We are seeking a brilliantly organized and mature department secretary to act as PA to the Head of Marketing and provide administrative support to three other busy department heads. He successful applicant must have strong secretarial skill and knowledge of up-to date information technology. A good sense of humor and excellent communication skills are essential. B. Science Marketing Assistant This position would suit a recent science graduate with an interest in developing a career in marketing in publishing environment. Marketing experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be given. The company also has a strong internal recruitment policy. C. Assistant Museum Manager Reporting directly to the Manager. Your role will to help improve visitor services. The flexible 35-hour week will regularly involve working weekends and evenings. Previous experience of working in a similar role is D. International Management Consultant Suitable bilingual applicants will have worked in a similar position here or abroad for at least two years. Excellent communication and presentation skills are vital, as is the willingness to invest the necessary time in order to succeed in a highly competitive and challenging market
Part two Questions 8-12 Read the text Choose the best sentence from the list a-i to fill each of the banks. For each bank 8-12. mark one letterA-l on vour answer sheet. ◆Don’ t mark any letter twice The nature of money See if you can locate a $5,$ 10, or s 20 bill printed before 1964 and marked"Federal Reserve note over the portrait In the upper-left portion above the seal, a statement written in fine print says the note is legal tender(法定货币) and that it“ "is redeemable (可兑现的) in lawful money at the United States Treasury(美国财政部), or at any Federal Reserve bank. " Does this mean that the bill is not lawful? at the button center the bill says, Will pay to the bearer on demand X dollars. (8) 9 Many people believe that money has no value unless(10) They think the Federal Reserve note is only a symbol for money, and that real money is precious metal backing the note. Some people look on money as wealth and believe that it must have 内在的 If we were to study the history of money, we should find that(Il) Cattle. shell beads(珠子), tobacco leaves, and various metals.- -including iron,zinc(锌), bronze(青 Ha), and copper - have all been used as a basis of exchange. The precious metals, particularly silver and gold, have proved most satisfactory for this purpose and have been nost commonly used in modern times Until early 1968, the United States backed its Federal Reserve Notes with 25 percent gold, but this did not mean that(12) Clearly, it is not what money is but it do Important. A. It is backed by gold or silver B. In different places and at different times a variety of things have been used as money C. Money can have various forms D. Citizens could use gold as money or convert paper dollar to gold E. Therefore, the precious metals can be taken as money. F. Have you ever examined your paper money closely? G. So, not only the gold but also the bill are legal tender H. Does it mean that your X-dollar bill is not X dollars? 1. Much confusion exists about the real nature of money
Part Two Questions 8 - 12 Read the text. Choose the best sentence from the list A - I to fill each of the banks. For each bank 8 - 12, mark one letter A - I on your answer sheet. Don’t mark any letter twice. The nature of money See if you can locate a ﹩5,﹩10, or ﹩20 bill printed before 1964 and marked ‘Federal Reserve Note’ over the portrait. In the upper-left portion above the seal, a statement written in fine print says the note is legal tender (法定货币) and that it “is redeemable （可兑现的） in lawful money at the United States Treasury（美国财政部）, or at any Federal Reserve Bank.” Does this mean that the bill is not lawful? At the button center the same bill says, “Will pay to the bearer on demand X dollars.” (8) _____. (9) _____ Many people believe that money has no value unless (10) _____ They think the Federal Reserve note is only a symbol for money, and that real money is precious metal backing the note. Some people look on money as wealth and believe that it must have intrinsic（内在的）value. If we were to study the history of money, we should find that (11) _____ Cattle, shell, beads (珠子), tobacco leaves, and various metals—including iron, zinc（锌），bronze (青 铜), and copper — have all been used as a basis of exchange. The precious metals, particularly silver and gold, have proved most satisfactory for this purpose and have been most commonly used in modern times. Until early 1968, the United States backed its Federal Reserve Notes with 25 percent gold, but this did not mean that (12) _____ Clearly, it is not what money is but it does that is important. A. It is backed by gold or silver. B. In different places and at different times a variety of things have been used as money. C. Money can have various forms. D. Citizens could use gold as money or convert paper dollar to gold. E. Therefore, the precious metals can be taken as money. F. Have you ever examined your paper money closely? G. So, not only the gold but also the bill are legal tender. H. Does it mean that your X—dollar bill is not X dollars? I. Much confusion exists about the real nature of money
Part three Questions 13-20 Read this article about work and boredom and answer questions 13 to 20 that follow Work and boredom There is certainty much work, which is extremely troublesome, and an excess of work is always very painful. I think, however, that provided work is not excessive in amount, even the dullest is to most people less painful than idleness. Accordingly the more intelligent rich men work nearly as hard as if they were poor, while rich women for the most part keep themselves busy with innumerable trifles of whose earth-shaking importance they are firmly persuaded 1. Work therefore is desirable, first and foremost, as a prevention of boredom, for the boredom that a man feels when he is doing necessary though uninteresting work is nothing in comparison with the boredom that a man feels when was nothing to do with his days. Wi ely that it makes holidays much delicious when they come. Provided a man does not have to work so hard as to impair his vigor, he is likely to find far more zest in his free time than an idle man could possibly find 2. The second advantage of most paid work and some unpaid work is that it gives chances of success and opportunities for ambition In most work success is measured by income, and while our capital istic society continues, this is inevitable. It is only where the best work is concerned that this measure ceases to be the natural one to apply. The desire that men feel to increase their incomes is quite as much a desire for success as for the extra comforts that a higher income can obtain. However dull work may be, it becomes bearable if it is a means of building a reputation, whether in the world at largely or only in one's own circle. Continuity of purpose is one of the most essential ingredients of happiness in the long run, and for most 3. In this respect those women whose lives are occupied with housework are much less fortunate than men, or than women who work outside the home. The domesticated wife does not receive wages, and no means of bettering herself, is taken for granted by her husband(who sees practically nothing of what she does), and is valued by him not for her housework but for quite other qualities. Of course this does not apply to those women who are sufficiently well-to-do to make beautiful houses and beautiful gardens and become the envy of their neighbors, but such women are comparatively few, and for the great majority housework cannot bring as much satisfaction as work of other kings brings to men and professional wom 4. The ction of killing time and of affording some outlet, however modest for ambition belongs to most work and is sufficient to make even a man whose work is dull happier on the average than a man who has no work at all. But work is interesting; it is capable of giving satisfaction of a far higher order than mere relief from tedium Questions 13--16
Part Three Questions 13 - 20 Read this article about work and boredom and answer questions 13 to 20 that follow. Work and Boredom There is certainty much work, which is extremely troublesome, and an excess of work is always very painful. I think, however, that provided work is not excessive in amount, even the dullest is to most people less painful than idleness. Accordingly the more intelligent rich men work nearly as hard as if they were poor, while rich women for the most part keep themselves busy with innumerable trifles of whose earth-shaking importance they are firmly persuaded. 1. Work therefore is desirable; first and foremost, as a prevention of boredom, for the boredom that a man feels when he is doing necessary though uninteresting work is nothing in comparison with the boredom that a man feels when was nothing to do with his days. With this advantage of work is another associated, namely that it makes holidays much more delicious when they come. Provided a man does not have to work so hard as to impair his vigor, he is likely to find far more zest in his free time than an idle man could possibly find. 2. The second advantage of most paid work and some unpaid work is that it gives chances of success and opportunities for ambition. In most work success is measured by income, and while our capitalistic society continues, this is inevitable. It is only where the best work is concerned that this measure ceases to be the natural one to apply. The desire that men feel to increase their incomes is quite as much a desire for success as for the extra comforts that a higher income can obtain. However dull work may be, it becomes bearable if it is a means of building a reputation, whether in the world at largely or only in one’s own circle. Continuity of purpose is one of the most essential ingredients of happiness in the long run, and for most men this comes chiefly through their work. 3. In this respect those women whose lives are occupied with housework are much less fortunate than men, or than women who work outside the home. The domesticated wife does not receive wages, and no means of bettering herself, is taken for granted by her husband (who sees practically nothing of what she does), and is valued by him not for her housework but for quite other qualities. Of course this does not apply to those women who are sufficiently well—to—do to make beautiful houses and beautiful gardens and become the envy of their neighbors, but such women are comparatively few, and for the great majority housework cannot bring as much satisfaction as work of other kings brings to men and professional women. 4. The satisfaction of killing time and of affording some outlet, however modest for ambition, belongs to most work and is sufficient to make even a man whose work is dull happier on the average than a man who has no work at all. But work is interesting; it is capable of giving satisfaction of a far higher order than mere relief from tedium. Questions 13—16
For questions 13-16, choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below For each paragraph1-4 mark one letter A-G on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice 13. Paragraph 14. Paragraph2 15. Paragraph3 16. Paragraph4 A. The satisfaction of Killing Time Brought about by Work B. Even the dullest work is better than idleness d. The first advantage of work E. Work Gives Chance of success F. Example of Housewives G. Many Women also Go out for Work Questions 17-20 Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 17-20 with a phrase A-g from the list below For each sentence 17-20 mark one letterA-G on your Answer Sheet Do not mark any letter twice. 17. Doing dull work is 18. One advantage of work is that 19. When work is interesting 20. There are some women who make their houses and gardens beautiful and become the envy of A. Happiness comes from tedium work B. Far better than id C. It makes holidays much more delicious when they come D. Nothing is bad than idleness E. It is capable of giving satisfaction of a far higher order than mere relief from tedium F. Not all women want to work for earnings G. Such women are comparatively few Part four Questions 21-35 Read this text Choose the best word to fill each gap For each question 21-35, mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet. One example has been given as an example
For questions 13 - 16, choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below. For each paragraph1 - 4 mark one letter A - G on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice. 13. Paragraph1… 14. Paragraph2… 15. Paragraph3…. 16. Paragraph4…. A. The satisfaction of Killing Time Brought about by Work B. Even the Dullest Work is Better than Idleness C. Success Follow the Boring Work D. The First Advantage of Work E. Work Gives Chance of Success F. Example of Housewives G. Many Women also Go out for Work. Questions 17 - 20 Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 17 - 20 with a phrase A - G from the list below For each sentence 17 - 20 mark one letter A - G on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice. 17. Doing dull work is … 18. One advantage of work is that … 19. When work is interesting… 20. There are some women who make their houses and gardens beautiful and become the envy of their neighbors but… A. Happiness comes from tedium work B. Far better than idleness C. It makes holidays much more delicious when they come D. Nothing is bad than idleness E. It is capable of giving satisfaction of a far higher order than mere relief from tedium F. Not all women want to work for earnings G. Such women are comparatively few Part Four Questions 21 - 35 Read this text. Choose the best word to fill each gap. For each question 21 - 35, mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet. One example has been given as an example
Importance of the public image Public image refers to how a company is viewed by its customers, suppliers, and stokeholds(ix B) by the financial community, by the communities in which it operates, and by the federal and local example. Public image is controllable(21) just as the product, price, place, and promotional efforts A firms public image(22) a vital role in the attractiveness of the firm and its products to employees, customers, (23) to such outsiders as stockholders, suppliers, creditors(债权人 government officials, as well as diverse special groups. With some things it is(24) satisfy all the diverse public for example, a new highly automated(自动化的) plant may meet the approval of creditors and the stockholder, but(25) will undoubtedly find resistance from employees whose(26) threatened. On the other hand, high quality products and service standards should bring almost complete approval,(27) low quality products and false claims would be widely looked down upon public image(28) it is good, it is good, should be treasured and protected. It is a valuable asset that usually is built up over a long and satisfying relationship of a firm with its publics. If a firm has(29) a quality image, this is not easily countered or imitated by competitors (30) an image may enable a firm to charge higher prices, to woo the best distributors and healers, to attract the employees, to expect the(31) favorable creditor relationships and lowest borrowing costs. It should also allow the firms stock to command a higher price-earning ratio than(32) firms in the same industry without such a good reputation and public image (33) of factors affect the public image of a corporation (34) include physical facilities, contacts of outsiders with the company employees, product quality and dependability (可靠性), prices(35) competitors, customer service, the kind of advertising and the media and programs used, and the use of the public relations and publicity A People B government C governments D neighborhoods 21.A. at considerable extent B. to considerable extent C. to considerate extent D. at considerable extent 22. A establishes B. Plays 23. A. but 24. A possible C not impossible D impossible B D 26. A plant B jobs
Importance of the Public Image Public image refers to how a company is viewed by its customers, suppliers, and stokeholds (股 东) by the financial community, by the communities in which it operates, and by the federal and local example. Public image is controllable (21) _____ just as the product, price, place, and promotional efforts. A firm’s public image (22) _____ a vital role in the attractiveness of the firm and its products to employees, customers, (23) _____ to such outsiders as stockholders, suppliers, creditors (债权人), government officials, as well as diverse special groups. With some things it is (24) _____ to satisfy all the diverse public for example, a new highly automated (自动化的) plant may meet the approval of creditors and the stockholder, but (25) _____ will undoubtedly find resistance from employees whose (26) _____ threatened. On the other hand, high quality products and service standards should bring almost complete approval, (27) _____ low quality products and false claims would be widely looked down upon. A firm’s public image (28) _____ it is good, should be treasured and protected. It is a valuable asset that usually is built up over a long and satisfying relationship of a firm with its publics. If a firm has (29) _____ a quality image, this is not easily countered or imitated by competitors (30) _____ an image may enable a firm to charge higher prices, to woo the best distributors and dealers, to attract the employees, to expect the (31) _____ favorable creditor relationships and lowest borrowing costs. It should also allow the firm’s stock to command a higher price—earning ratio than (32) _____ firmsin the same industry without such a good reputation and public image. (33) _____ of factors affect the public image of a corporation (34) _____ include physical facilities, contacts of outsiders with the company employees, product quality and dependability （可靠性）, prices (35) _____ competitors, customer service, the kind of advertising and the media and programs used, and the use of the public relations and publicity. Example: A. People B. government C. governments D. neighborhoods A B C D □ □ ■ □ 21. A. at considerable extent B. to considerable extent C. to considerate extent D. at considerable extent 22. A establishes B. Plays C. makes D. obtains 23. A. but B. however C. and D. as 24. A. possible B. easy C. not impossible D. impossible 25. A they B. some C. it D. we 26. A. plant B. jobs C. machines D. themselves