MBA期末考试练习题2

Examination on Business EnglishFor MBA Students (Fall Enrollment, 2013)School of Management, Fudan UniversityStudent Name: ____________________Part I. Vocabulary and Structure (55%)Section A (15%)Directions: Choose the best words or phrases to complete the following sentences. Then mark the answers (a, b, c or d) on your Answer Sheet.参考答案：1-5 CBCDB 6-10 DCBDC 11-15 BACDA1.__________ may be defined as a process of interaction between two or moreparties and creation of alternatives in a spirit of co-operation based on common interests.a. Presentationb. Communicationc.Negotiationd. Administration2.The recession has forced a majority of Americans to ___________ theirlifestyles and many are upset about it, according to a Washington Post poll.a. createb.alterc.endd. hug3.After this country won its independence, great emphasis was laid onexpanding education, with girls as well as boys ___________ to go to school.a. to be encouragedb. been encouragedc. being encouragedd. be encouraged4.Some people viewed the findings with caution, noting that a cause-effectrelationship between passive smoking and cancer remains _____________.a. to showb. showingc. showedd. shown5.The Linux software maker Red Hat, whose sales and profit in the latestquarter ___________ analysts' estimates, said demand for its productsis reviving, especially in North America.a. exaggeratedb. exceededc.formulatedd. reformed6._____________ the downturn in global economy, the company would haveachieved its strategic development goal by the end of this year.a. In case ofb. Despitec. Due tod. But for7.China's imports and exports last year grew following a sharp decline,and its returning __________ for raw materials was partly responsible for a rise in commodity prices.a. applicationb. appreciationc. appetited. apprehensionpanies are looking for individuals with great ___________ skills whichinclude decision making, problem solving, leadership, motivation, communication and interpersonal skills, etc.a. naturalb. transferablec. technologicald. logical9.Now I have the pleasure of introducing to you Professor Alan Smith, whowill __________ you on his recent research findings.a. converseb. tellc. saluted. address10.Nearly 10,000 people worldwide are thought to have died from themysterious deadly virus so far, which __________ the World Health Organization to declare a global pandemic.a. delayedb. deterredc. promptedd. postponed11. Foreign disinvestment and the ______________ of South Africa from worldcapital markets in 1985 further weakened its economy.a. displacementb. exclusionc. emergenced. exposure12.Hundreds of environmental activists mingled with heads of state at theDurban conference on climate change, at which governments around the globe tried to reach agreements to reduce ___________ .a. emissionsb. povertyc. recessiond. corruption13.____________ the claim about this country’s economic power, it issomewhat surprising to know how relatively small its economy actually is.a. Supposedb. Imaginedc. Givend.Believed14. U.S. carmaker General Motors said it expected to close a deal to sellone of its product line to an Indian company in the second quarter of next year, in the latest in a __________ of deals between Asian and Western carmakers.a. pieceb. successc. fragmentd.string15. Retailers all holiday season have __________ deals earlier than they havein years past, and after-Christmas sales will apparently be no exception.a. closedb. pushedc. unveiledd. inhibitedSection B (20%)Directions: Read the passage and choose the best word to fill each gap. Then mark the answer (a, b, c or d) on your Answer Sheet.Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose, ___(16)___ professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As an MIT grad student in the 1950s, Dr. Bosewas disappointed to find that speakers with ___(17)___ technical specifications failed to ___(18)___ the realism of a live performance. Then the ___(19)___ for better sound was on. Extensive research in the fields of speaker design and psychoacoustics, i.e. the human ___(20)___ of sound, led to the groundbreaking 901 Direct/Reflecting speaker system in 1968. Its ___(21)___ approach to sound quality came much closer to the essence and emotional impact of live music, and won immediate ___(22)___.The list of major Bose innovations continues to grow. Fourteen years of research finally___(23)___ the development of acoustic waveguide speaker technology. Acoustimass speaker technology ___(24)___ conventional thinking about the relationship between speaker size and sound, enabling palm-sized speakers to produce audio quality previously thought ___(25)___ from speakers so small.Auditioner technology allows builders, ___(26)___ and facility managers tohear precisely what a Bose system will sound ____(27)___ in their building, before any equipment is installed, even if the building only exists as a ___(28)___ . Bose Lifestyle systems provided a welcome ___(29)___ to conventional component-based systems by offering fully ___(30)___ home entertainment solutions. The systems approach has ___(31)___ the way for numerous Bose solutions, audio and beyond. The new systems ___(32)___ the great performance of Bose automotive sound systems and Acoustic Noise Cancelling headsets.Today, you can find Bose ___(33)___ quality sound is important. From the Olympic games to the Sistine Chapel. From NASA space shuttles to the Japan National Theatre. In the home and on the road, from large outdoor arenas to ___(34)___ neighborhood stores, restaurants and clubs, you can hear the realism of the most ___(35)___ name in sound—Bose.16. a. the b. that c. then d. old17. a. pressing b. ambiguous c. obscure d. impressive18. a. relocate b. reproduce c. redirect d. record19. a. quest b. question c. doubt d. suspicion20. a. action b. philosophy c. perception d. knowledge21. a. outdated b. unprecedented c. conventional d. traditional22. a. apprehension b. objection c. criticism d. applause23. a. rooted in b. caused by c. resulted from d. led to24. a. reshaped b. rearranged c. reorganized d. reiterated25. a. reasonable b. feasible c. universal d. impossible26. a. physicians b. officers c. architects d. surgeons27. a. to be b. like c. likely d. alike28. a. garage b. map c. blueprint d. skyscraper29. a. alternative b. purchase c. dilemma d. image30. a. equipped b. dispersed c. scattered d. integrated31. a. shaved b. paved c. changed d. jammed32. a. account for b.represent c. responsible for d. owing to33. a. whatever b. whether c. wherever d. however34. a. remote b. faraway c. estranged d. intimate35. a. respectful b. notorious c. appalling d. renownedSection C (20%)Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letters. Please remember to write your answers on your Answer Sheet.36. STABLEThough the nation has seen remarkable economic development over the past25 years, foreign companies are especially vulnerable to external shocks,such as epidemics, regional political unrest, and social _____________.37. SIGNDigital _________ and encryption can help in keeping confidentiality of messages that contain important business information or top secret instructions.38. AFFORDThe President is also encouraging the research and development of clean-coal technologies and expanding the safe use of clean, ____________ nuclear power.39. BANKRUPTBack in 2003, Goodyear, the biggest U.S. tire-maker and No. 3 globally, was on the verge of_____________.40. ASSEMBLEAirbus factories in Germany and France were using incompatible design software, so the wiring produced in Hamburg didn't fit properly into the plane on the ________ line in Toulouse.41. PROFITThe auto industry appears to have turned a corner in the second half of this year, and manufacturers will have to make ongoing efforts to streamline product line-ups, control costs, and innovate to maintain ____________ .42. RECEIVEIndependent job seekers are getting a welcome __________--- and not just at small companies.43. QUALIFYDo you suggest that I should apply for such an easy job with my PhD?--- I’m afraid they would turn me down simply bec ause I am ____________.44. ADVANTAGEWith so many foreign students looking to return home to work after earning their MBA, schools that fail to attract recruiters from those countries will be at a big ___________.45. CONSUMEBy installing everything from motion detectors to waterless urinals, Adobe has reduced its electricity use by 35% and its gas __________ by 41% since 2001.Part II. Function (15%)Directions: Think about what you would say in the following situations and write down the exact words on your Answer Sheet.46.As head of the department, you notice that Stan, one of your staff members,is rather low-spirited and seems to be in trouble. His colleagues say he has been like this for weeks and it probably resulted from his unhappy marriage. Now what would you say to Stan?47.At a departmental meeting, you criticized your co-worker Stacy for her“not being smart enough to finish such a simple task” and her “lack of basic professional skills.” After the meeting you learned that Stacy actually had been diagnosed with cancer and needed medical treatment immediately. What would you say to Stacy if you are to go visit her in the hospital?48.Your boss Aaron Smith praised you for your good performance last weekand this morning you found yourself excluded from the important “Apollo”project. How would you press your boss to give you an explanation?49.You have finally set up a time to meet with Mr. Lorry Goodman, a bigpotential client, on next Thursday afternoon. Several days after having received positive confirmation from Mr. Goodman, you got notice from your boss that you must attend a very important press conference on that same Thursday afternoon. You know that Mr. Goodman is very busy and notoriously bad-tempered, but you cannot afford to miss this press conference either.You called Mr. Goodman but he was not in town. Now, leave a voice message to explain the situation.50.In order to stop people from showing no mercy and compassion to thosewho need help on streets (e.g. those who accidentally fall down and get injured), you initiated and are promoting the Rebuilding Trust in China campaign, calling on all citizens to help each other with a warm heart.Now you are invited to give a 30-secondquick speech on TV, what would you say?Part III. Business Writing (30%)Task A Memo Writing (10%)Directions: Read the following situation and write a memo based on the information provided. Make sure that your writing is in standard memo format.Situation:Let us assume that in an organization every one, right from the junior staff to high level managers, submits false medical bills for reimbursement（报销）. People buy food instead of medicine. The pharmacists issue false receipts showing purchase of medicine. The employees submit themto claimtheir reimbursement. It has been a common practice in this company since long.As the new Vice President,Finance, you are shocked and seriously upset when you happen to learn about it. You consider it a serious fraud. It is, you believe, immoral and illegal to cheat the company. The employees could be prosecutedfor doing so. You decide to make a new policy to stop this unethical and illegal practicewhich violates the company policy of Employee Welfare.Your task:Write a well-organized memo describing the problem you found and the new policies you would enact to stop this. Create enough details to make your memo sound reasonable and convincing.Task B Letter Writing (20%)Directions: Read the following situation and write a letter based on the information provided. Make sure that your writing is in standard letter format.Situation:You are a first year full-time IMBA student at School of Management, Fudan University. You recently attended a friend’s party that you thought was well organized. You were quite impressed by the nice food and drinks, and the warm, professional service. As president of the Students’ Un ion, you are now responsible for preparing the New Year MBA Orientation Party, and you would like to hire that same caterer, Summer Breeze, headquartered in Singapore. Now you need to write a letter to Summer Breeze, asking them about the possibility of catering your big party. Your major concern is that your party might be a little too big for that company to handle (nearly 500 people including students, faculty, and staff). You may have worries about specific diet preferences (e.g. Vegetarians?Allergic to seafood or certain spices?), choice of drinks, food wrappings and even style of utensils. You are also thinking about putting special decorations (e.g. MBA logos) on the food, and even playing special music to enhance people’s appetite. Finally, you should not forget to let the caterer know when the party is and how to contact you.Your Task:Write an inquiry letter toJennifer Sanchez, Sales Manager of Summer Breeze, for information.Her office address is 20B Highland Tower, 105Queen Mary Street, Singapore 126398. Describe your situation and express all your concerns for this deal. The letter should be in standard business letter format with complete heading and inside address, etc. You are allowed to invent any detail that would make your letter sound more realistic and convincing.Answer SheetExamination on Business EnglishFor MBA Students (2013 Fall Enrollment), Fudan School of ManagementStudent Name: ____________________Student Number: __________________Part I.Vocabulary: 55%Section A (15%)Directions: Choose the best words or phrases to complete the following sentences. Then mark the answer (a, b, c or d) on your Answer Sheet (from 1 to 15).1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6. 7. 8. 9. 10.11. 12. 13. 14. 15.Section B (20%)Directions: Please read the passage and choose the best word to fill each gap. Then mark the answer (a, b, c or d) on your Answer Sheet (from 16 to 35).16. 17. 18. 19. 20.21. 22. 23. 24. 25.26. 27. 28. 29. 30.31. 32. 33. 34. 35.Section C (20%)Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letters. Please remember to write your answers on your Answer Sheet (from 36 to 45).36. 37.38. 39.40. 41.42. 43.44. 45.Part II.Function: 15%Directions: Think about what you’d sa y in the following situations and write down the exact words on your Answer Sheet (from 56 to 60).46.47.48.49.50.Part III. Business Writing (30%) Task A Memo Writing (10%)Task B Letter Writing (20%)Keys to Part ISection A1~15cbcdb dcbdc bacdcSection B16~35cdbac bddad cbcad bacddSection C36. stability 37. signature 38. affordable 39. bankruptcy 40. assembly 41. profitability 42.reception 43. overqualified 44. disadvantage 45. consumption。