1.Which of the following salutations are appropriate in an English Email? ( )
A:Hello Mr. White
B:Ms. Smith
C:Dear Tom
D:Dear colleagues
答案:Dear Tom###Ms. Smith###Hello Mr. White###Dear colleagues
2.In which of the following situations will the email writer adopt a formal tone? ( )
A:The writer is the superior who gives important instructions to the subordinates.
B:The email is sent to a colleague or a client whom you have had a long working relationship with.
C:The email topic is on serious business matters.
D:The readers are of higher rank or senior age.
答案:The email topic is on serious business matters.;
The readers are of higher rank or senior age.;
The writer is the superior who gives important instructions to the subordinates.
3.Which of the following expressions are wordy? ( )
A:square in shape
B:a long time
C:for the purpose of training
D:during the year of 2021
答案:square in shape;
during the year of 2021;
for the purpose of training
4.Which of the following terms are correctly translated into Chinese? ( ）
A:confirmed L/C 保兑信用证
B:sight L/C 即期信用证
C:irrevocable L/C 不可撤销信用证
D:documentary credit 光票信用证
答案:confirmed L/C 保兑信用证###sight L/C 即期信用证###irrevocable L/C 不可撤销信用证
5.Which of the following statements are true about the the education part in an English resume? ( )
A:It starts with the highest level of educational achievement.
B:All the information is arranged in reverse chronological order to present your most recent degree first.
C:List as many courses as you can to impress the prospective employers.
D:The information about education mainly includes time, degree, major, and name of school.
答案:It starts with the highest level of educational achievement.;
All the information is arranged in reverse chronological order to present your most recent degree first.;
The information about education mainly includes time, degree, major, and name of school.
6.What should you do to choose proper style and tone? ( )
A:You need to take your readers’ expectations into consideration when choosing the style and tone.
B:You should stick to your own favorite style and tone.
C:You should observe the stylistic conventions of your profession and your employer’s organization.
D:You need to choose proper style and tone according to different types of writing.
答案:You need to choose proper style and tone according to different types of writing.###You need to take your readers’ expectations into consideration when choosing the style and tone.###You should observe the stylistic conventions of your profession and your employer’s organization.
7.Which of the following statements are true about the email attachments? ( )
A:Compress the large attachments in emails.
B:Send the multiple files one by one.
C:Use attachment to send long documents in emails and remind the readers to read them.
D:Since the email message is often short, you are not suggested to send long documents via email.
答案:Use attachment to send long documents in emails and remind the readers to read them.;
Compress the large attachments in emails.
8.What should you do to achieve unity? ( )
A:Remove irrelevant sentences or ideas.
B:Have supporting sentences in each paragraph and supporting ideas for an entire passage.
C:Write a a topic sentence at the beginning of a long paragraph.
D:Stick to one point at a time.
答案:Have supporting sentences in each paragraph and supporting ideas for an entire passage.###Remove irrelevant sentences or ideas.###Stick to one point at a time.###Write a a topic sentence at the beginning of a long paragraph.
9.Which of the following statements are true about the complimentary close of an English business letter? ( )
A:“Yours faithfully, Cordially yours, Respectfully yours, Yours truly” are often used in formal business letters. Yours truly is used particularly in American English.
B:If you know the name of your recipient, begin with “Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms plus the last name or full name“ and close with “Yours sincerely”.
C:If you don’t know the recipient or their gender, begin with “Dear Sir or Madam” and close with “Yours faithfully”.
D:“Kind regards, Best regards” are commonly used in business letters.
答案:If you don’t know the recipient or their gender, begin with “Dear Sir or Madam” and close with “Yours faithfully”.;
If you know the name of your recipient, begin with “Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms plus the last name or full name“ and close with “Yours sincerely”.;
“Yours faithfully, Cordially yours, Respectfully yours, Yours truly” are often used in formal business letters. Yours truly is used particularly in American English.;
“Kind regards, Best regards” are commonly used in business letters.
10.Which of the following are optional parts of an English business letter? ( )
A:Attention line
B:Reference
C:Subject line
D:Signature
答案:Reference###Attention line###Subject line
11.Which of the following are usually included in a letterhead of an English business letter? ( )
A:Sender’s name
B:Subject of the letter
C:Sender’s address
D:Sender’s contact details
A:The readers B:The purpose of the email message C:The topic D:The length of the email message 13.What do you often include in your personal statement? ( )
A:Your reasons for choosing the course. B:Your research to demonstrate your potential. C:The background to your interest in the subject. D:The work experiences and /or personal developments which have been most important to you and which are relevant to your application. 14.Which of the following expressions contain unnecessary repetitions? ( )
A:combine together B:in the month of September C:return back D:large in size 15.Informal notes may be characterized by ( ).
A:use of incomplete sentences B:use of contractions C:addressing the readers with a title such as Mr. Miss. Mrs. or Ms. plus their last names D:addressing the readers with their first names 16.Which of the following statements is not true about office memos? ( )
A:Usually you don’t have to sign at the end of the memo unless it is your employer’s convention. B:There is no need for you to use complimentary close at the end of a memo. C:Memos can also have enclosures. D:If a memo extends to the second page, you have to repeat the heading : To, From, Date, Subject. 17.What does it mean by “ This offer is subject to the goods being unsold on receipt of your reply”? ( )
A:本盘以收到贵方回复时尚未出售为前提。 B:本报盘以货物先售出为条件。 C:本报盘以我方最后确认为准。 D:本盘以贵方立即答复为前提。 18.Which of the following salutations is appropriate if you know nothing about the recipient? ( )
A:Dear Sirs B:Dear Madam C:Dear Sir or Madam D:Dear Sir 19.What does “adjourn”mean in the sentence: “ The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.”? ( )
A:召开 B:休庭；休会 C:换地方 D:推迟 20.The chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.”This sentence can be translated into Chinese as ( )
A:主持人10点宣布会议正式开始。 B:主持人命令10点开会。 C:主持人10点钟打电话宣布会议开始。 D:主持人打电话要求10点钟开会。 21.Which of the following is an appropriate way to describe the certificates in an English resume? ( )
A:Rewarded the certificate of Test for English Majors-Band 8 B:Get the certificate of Test for English Majors-Band 8 C:Test for English Majors-Band 8 D:Passing the Test for English Majors-Band 8 22.Which of the following salutations is not appropriate? ( )
A:Dear Manager Wang B:Dear Personnel Manager C:Dear Sales Department D:Dear Sir or Madam 23.What does “illustrated catalog”mean in the sentence: “Please send us your illustrated catalog and price list”? ( )
A:举例的商品目录 B:带插图的商品目录 C:列举商品的目录 D:产品解释目录 24.Which of the following dates is written correctly? ( )
A:2021.6.12 B:04/02/2021 C:Oct. 8 2021 D:September 28, 2020 25.“We confirm the order of two of your product CM120kg at a price you quoted last time.” Which principle does this sentence fail to follow? ( )
A:Conciseness B:Concreteness C:Correctness D:Courtesy 26.What does it mean by “trade discount”? ( )
A:现金折扣 B:数量折扣 C:商业折扣 D:忠实客户折扣 27.If the telephone number is followed by (regrets only), what does it mean? ( )
A:It means that the person invited regrets not having made a call. B:It means that the person invited doesn’t have to call to give a reply. C:It means the person invited calls only when he or she can not come. D:It means that the person invited has to call to give a reply. 28.Which of the following complimentary closes is not appropriate in an e-mail? ( )
A:Sincerely B:Best wishes C:Kind regards D:Yours truly 29.Which of the following statements shows an appropriate level of confidence of the job applicant ? ( )
A:There’s no doubt you’ll want someone as young and dynamic as I am! B:An MBA of Harvard has provided me with both theory and practical skills which may be of benefit to your company. C:There probably aren’t very many people in Hong Kong better qualified for the job than me! D:You’re sure to be impressed by someone who is a member of so many professional associations. 30.What is the English equivalent of “开证行”? ( )
A:correspondent bank B:issuing bank C:negotiating bank D:advising bank 31.Which of the following sentences shows clearly that the writer’s qualifications and experiences are closely related with the employer’s needs? ( )
A:My vast translating and interpreting experience makes me the ideal candidate for the job. B:Three years of translating and interpreting experience in the United States and strong oral and writtencommunication skills will allow me to translate and interpret for your branch offices in English-speaking countries. C:I am sure my rich experience in translation and interpreting best qualifies me for this job. D:I have plenty of translation experience. 32.Which of the following is not a factor that may influence your choice of appropriate style and tone in the workplace writing? ( )
A:Your purpose of writing B:Professional relationship between you and your readers C:Your personal preference for style and tone D:Customs in your field and profession 33.The date “24 July 2021” is written in an American way. ( ）
A:正确 B:错误 34.The employer would be impressed by concrete statements rather than vague and abstract ones. （ ）
A:错误 B:正确 35.Since the sender’s name is typed below the complimentary close, the signature can be omitted. ( ）
A:错误 B:正确 36.In meeting minutes, record names of all that present or absent no matter how large the meeting is. （ ）
A:错误 B:正确 37.It is appropriate for a research institute to claim that it is capable of conducting amazingly good studies.（ ）
A:错误 B:正确 38.A quotation is not an “offer” in the legal sense. It is just an indication of price without contractual obligation and subject to change without previous notice. （ ）
A:正确 B:错误 39.The importers often bear risks on D/A or D/P terms. （ ）
A:正确 B:错误 40.“Congratulations to our hotshot service and technical support staff! We’ve reached our target for this month.” These sentences sound very formal. （ ）
A:错 B:对 41.A voluntary offer is made in reply to trade inquiries. ( ）
A:错误 B:正确 42.You must state clearly the name, official title if there is any and the organization of the person who recommends you in the referral opening. ( ）
A:错误 B:正确 43.If the principle of courtesy conflicts with that of conciseness, we give priority to courtesy in writing for practical purposes. （ ）
A:正确 B:错误 44.Since L/C ensures security to both the exporter and the importer, it’s always the best choice for both sides in international trade. （ ）
A:错误 B:正确 45.If the importers want to have a general idea of a commodity , they may ask the exporter for the detailed information about the specific target goods .（ ）
A:错误 B:正确 46.Contractions such as “can’t”,”won’t” are often used in formal writing. ( ）
A:错误 B:正确 47.You are not suggested to use boldface, italics, capital letters or to underline the information for the emphasis of information in the writing for practical purposes. ( ）
A:正确 B:错误
