物流英语阅读理解十篇

(一)

After completing a commercial transaction, logistics will execute the transfer of goods from the supplier (seller) to the customer (buyer) in the most cost-effective manner. This is the definition of logistics. During the transfer process, hardware such as logistics facilities and equipment (logistics carriers) are needed, as well as information control and standardization. In addition, supports from the government and logistics association should be in place.

Three major functions of logistics

1.Creating time value: same goods can be valued differently at

different times. Goods often stop during the transfer process, which is professionally called the storage of logistics. It creates the time value for goods.

2.Creating location value: same goods can be valued differently at

different locations. The value added during the transfer process is the location value of logistics.

3.Distribution processing Value: sometime logistics create

distribution processing value, which changes the length, thickness and packa ges of the goods. Like popular saying, “cutting into smaller parts “ is the most commonly seen distribution processing form. Most processing within logistics create added value for goods.

1.What is the meaning “cost-effective”? ( B )

A.Cost reduced

B.Economically

C.Cost evaluate

D.To add cost

2. (D ) creates time value

A. Transportation

B. Good flow

C. Different location

D. Storage

3. What is the same meaning of location value? ( B )

A. Different value

B. Different value of same goods at the different places

C. Different good

D. Different value of different goods at the same place

4. What is the distribution processing value? (D)

A. Distribution

B. Processing

C. Sales and processing

D. Changing the length, thickness and the package of the goods

5. The distribution process value is available in all logistics

activities. Is it correct or not? ( C )

A.Both

B.Yes

C.Not

D.Not clear

(二)

An increasing number of companies are involving in international markets through exporting, licensing, joint ventures, and ownership. This trend should continue. With such expansion there is a need to develop worldwide logistics networks. Integrated logistics management and cost analysis will be more complex and difficult to manage.

There are some future trends in internationalization:

1. More logistics executives with international responsibilities.

2. Expansion of the number and size of foreign trade zones.

3. Reduction in the amount of international paperwork and

documentation.

4. More foreign warehousing is owned and controlled by the exporting firm.

5. Increasing number of smaller firms.

6. Foreign ownership of logistics service firms, e.g., public

warehousing and transportation carriers.

7. Increasing multiple distribution channels.

The international transport and the international logistics are same things in some way. So, when the international trading involved, the firm must establish international logistics systems to provide the products and services demanded. The most significant development in international logistics will be the increasing sophistication information system adopted and independent departments to operate.

1. What is the subject of the paragraph? ( C )

A. The international trade

B. The international transport

C. The international logistics

D. International economy

2. What is the same meaning of “Internationalization”? ( B )

A. Nationalization

B. Globalization

C. Integration

D. Standardization

3. What is the meaning of trend? ( A )

A. General direction

B. Developing road

C. Way

D. Path

4. The international transport and the international logistics are same.