旌黄行上寸 《商务英语》 课后练习 课后练习 第一章 I.Answer the following questions: 1.What is economics?What theories are involved in economics? 2.Who wrote the first full-scale treatise on economics?Can you tell some of his arguments in this treatise? 3.According to the text,what is the difference between microeconomics and macroeconomics? 4.Why is economics of practical value in business? 5.How could a rising standard of living be provided? 6.Judging from the text,how does economics help us to prevent inflation and deflation? 7.What are the main economic goals according to the text? 8.In which way can we minimize upswings and downswings in the business cycle? 9.According to the text,what can eliminate the extremes of wealth and poverty and provide a good living standard for everyone? 10.Do you think that economics is everybody's business?Can you find some examples in our daily life? II.Fill in each blank in the following sentences with one of the words or phrases in the list given below and make changes when necessary: well-informed be concerned with be curious about in terms of deal with focus...on meet one's desire in contrast relating to lump together available project overview promote important to 1.The secretary was told to collect all the documents the transaction 2.Even if we all our money we still can not afford that expensive necklace. 3 Money and possessions aren't very_ me. 4 If you want to have a good performance,you will have to try to your attention work and study. 5 Those children who live in the poor village the outside world. 6 He is a greedy person,it's impossible to for money. -1-
《商务英语》 课后练习 - 1 - 课后练习 第一章 Ⅰ.Answer the following questions: 1. What is economics? What theories are involved in economics? 2. Who wrote the first full-scale treatise on economics? Can you tell some of his arguments in this treatise? 3. According to the text, what is the difference between microeconomics and macroeconomics? 4. Why is economics of practical value in business? 5. How could a rising standard of living be provided? 6. Judging from the text, how does economics help us to prevent inflation and deflation? 7. What are the main economic goals according to the text？ 8. In which way can we minimize upswings and downswings in the business cycle? 9. According to the text, what can eliminate the extremes of wealth and poverty and provide a good living standard for everyone? 10. Do you think that economics is everybody’s business? Can you find some examples in our daily life? Ⅱ. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with one of the words or phrases in the list given below and make changes when necessary: well-informed be concerned with be curious about in terms of deal with focus…on meet one’s desire in contrast relating to lump together available project overview promote important to 1. The secretary was told to collect all the documents __________ the transaction. 2. Even if we __________ all our money __________, we still can not afford that expensive necklace. 3 Money and possessions aren't very_______ me. 4 If you want to have a good performance, you will have to try to __________ your attention _________ work and study. 5 Those children who live in the poor village __________ the outside world. 6 He is a greedy person, it’s impossible to __________ for money
莲两所的节 《商务英语》 课后练习 7 art treasures,Italy is one of the richest country in the world 8 His new book Africa 9 Her sister is slim and pretty, she is a homely girl. 10 The candidate is trying to a good image of himself as resisting corruption. 11 At the beginning of the meeting,the president gave an of the company's performance in the last year. 12 The Prime Minister's visit had mutual understanding between the two countries 13 If the manager is not you can talk with his secretary about the matter. 14 According to one source,the two sides are very near to reaching an agreement. 15 There are many problems to when one is starting a new business IⅢ.Multiple choice: 1.Before trying to solve the puzzle,let us consider the best way to A.analyze B.understand C.approach D.study 2.It's impossible for us to work out that kind of product existing conditions. A.at B.on C.among D.under 3.Our company just computer but not other office appliances A.deal in B.deal with C.deal out D.dealing 4.Maybe you are right only this point. A.on B.at C.in D.for 5.Is there still any seat on that flight? A.free B.exist C.unoccupied D.available 6.Both two parties think that this is the most solution to the dispute. A.equitable B.equity C.equivalent D.equivocal 7.The situation couldn't be modified,so the only thing that you can do is to the loss. A.minimal B.minimum C.minimize D.minima 8. means a reduction in the amount of money in a country's economy, so that prices fall or stop rising. A Inflation B.Inflationary C Deflation D.Deflationary 9.Through the further enquiry of the eyewitness,the police have two suspects. A.reduce B.minus C.eliminate D.decrease 10.However bitterly the girl cried,no one came to her -2-
《商务英语》 课后练习 - 2 - 7 __________ art treasures, Italy is one of the richest country in the world. 8 His new book __________ Africa. 9 Her sister is slim and pretty, __________, she is a homely girl. 10 The candidate is trying to __________ a good image of himself as resisting corruption. 11 At the beginning of the meeting, the president gave an __________ of the company’s performance in the last year. 12 The Prime Minister’s visit had __________ mutual understanding between the two countries. 13 If the manager is not __________, you can talk with his secretary about the matter. 14 According to one ________ source, the two sides are very near to reaching an agreement. 15 There are many problems to __________ when one is starting a new business. Ⅲ. Multiple choice: 1. Before trying to solve the puzzle, let us consider the best way to __________ it. A. analyze B. understand C. approach D. study 2. It’s impossible for us to work out that kind of product __________ existing conditions. A. at B. on C. among D. under 3. Our company just __________ computer but not other office appliances. A. deal in B. deal with C. deal out D. dealing 4. Maybe you are right only __________ this point. A. on B. at C. in D. for 5. Is there still any seat __________ on that flight? A. free B. exist C. unoccupied D. available 6. Both two parties think that this is the most __________ solution to the dispute. A. equitable B. equity C. equivalent D. equivocal 7. The situation couldn’t be modified, so the only thing that you can do is to __________ the loss. A. minimal B. minimum C. minimize D. minima 8. __________ means a reduction in the amount of money in a country's economy, so that prices fall or stop rising. A Inflation B. Inflationary C Deflation D. Deflationary 9. Through the further enquiry of the eyewitness, the police have __________ two suspects. A. reduce B. minus C. eliminate D. decrease 10. However bitterly the girl cried, no one came to her __________
旌黄有寸 《商务英语》 课后练习 A.assist B.assistance C.assisting D.assistant IV Reading Comprehension: Economics is concerned with many of the most basic decisions we make as producers,consumers and members of the society.The decisions made by different segments of a society such as governments corporations,and consumers are based on a given economic environment and have an impact on people's lives.The present pandemonium in the world is a result of the changing technological as well as social conditions which,in large part,are caused by changing economic conditions.Thus,if you want to make any sense as to what is happening and why,you have to understand the underlying economic forces that are causing these changes.Because of the multiplicity of forces that effect economic decisions taken by different units of the economy,it is difficult to predict the outcome of these changes.Nevertheless,by taking courses in economics you may not be able to solve the puzzle of economics chaos but you would at least be able to understand these forces and their impact on people's lives.For example,you would gain an understanding as to why the Bank of Canada increases or decreases interest rates in response to the depreciating or appreciating value of the dollar on the international market or why governments are preoccupied with deficit reduction.As Elbert V.Bowden in Economics Through the Looking Glass puts it:It isn't that understanding the economic forces of change will let you see with any certainty where the world is going.It won't.But at least it will help you to understand that you are caught up in a world of explosive change.You will be able to understand a little better what's happening to all of us,and how,and why,and perhaps you will gain some insight into where it all might be going. Questions: 1.The decisions made by different segments of a society such as governments, corporations,and consumers are based on A.your own conditions and desires B.the political environment C.the given economical environment D.the social environment 2.The author attributed the present pandemonium in the world to A.the ups and downs of the business cycle -3-
《商务英语》 课后练习 A. assist B. assistance C. assisting D. assistant IV Reading Comprehension: Economics is concerned with many of the most basic decisions we make as producers, consumers and members of the society. The decisions made by different segments of a society such as governments, corporations, and consumers are based on a given economic environment and have an impact on people’s lives. The present pandemonium in the world is a result of the changing technological as well as social conditions which, in large part, are caused by changing economic conditions. Thus, if you want to make any sense as to what is happening and why, you have to understand the underlying economic forces that are causing these changes. Because of the multiplicity of forces that effect economic decisions taken by different units of the economy, it is difficult to predict the outcome of these changes. Nevertheless, by taking courses in economics you may not be able to solve the puzzle of economics chaos but you would at least be able to understand these forces and their impact on people’s lives. For example, you would gain an understanding as to why the Bank of Canada increases or decreases interest rates in response to the depreciating or appreciating value of the dollar on the international market or why governments are preoccupied with deficit reduction. As Elbert V. Bowden in Economics Through the Looking Glass puts it: It isn’t that understanding the economic forces of change will let you see with any certainty where the world is going. It won’t. But at least it will help you to understand that you are caught up in a world of explosive change. You will be able to understand a little better what’s happening to all of us, and how, and why, and perhaps you will gain some insight into where it all might be going. Questions: 1. The decisions made by different segments of a society such as governments, corporations, and consumers are based on _______. A. your own conditions and desires B. the political environment C. the given economical environment D. the social environment 2. The author attributed the present pandemonium in the world to_____ . A. the ups and downs of the business cycle - 3 -
旌黄有寸 《商务英语》 课后练习 B.the wrong decisions made by economists C.the changing technical conditions D.the changing economic conditions 3.Why is it difficult to predict the outcome of the changes? A.Because they changed too quickly. B.Because there are too many factors involved in the changes. C.Because different units of economy have multiplicity of forces to effect economic decisions. D.Because the economists are not sure in what condition these changes took place. 4.In the passage,why did the author cite that the Bank of Canada increases or decreases interest rates? A.He wants to tell us that the increase or decrease of the interest rates will affect the value of dollar on the international market. B.He wants to tell us why governments are preoccupied with deficit reduction. C.He wants to tell us why we should take economics. D.He wants to tell us how to solve the economic chaos. 5.From the passage,we can infer that economics can help us A.understand that you are caught up in a world of explosive change B.understand a little better what's happening to all of us,and how,and why;and perhaps you will gain some insight into where it all might be going C.see with any certainty where the world is going D.A and B V.Translate the following into English: 1.通过学习一定的经济学知识，每个人都可以学会理智的消费和投资。 2.这个国家由于发行了太多的纸币，结果引起了严重的通货膨胀。 3.近年来经济发展得比较快，人民生活水平也有了较大的提高。 4.政府应该制定政策以帮助那些没有工作能力的人。 5.商品的生产、分配和消费都是经济学的研究内容。 6.对更多更好的产品的追求，促使生产商不断地改进生产技术，提高生产 效率。 7.随着科学技术的进步，很多新的产品被开发出来了，极大地便利了人们 的日常生活。 8.本公司开发的新产品有着卓越的性能，目前在全世界同类商品中处于领 先地位。 9.随着信息技术的发展，计算机软件的总产值己经超过了计算机硬件。 10.经济学是一门非常实用的科学，它可以指导人们做出正确的经济决策。 VI.Translate the following into Chinese: Most people can probably say what economics is about.It deals with issues such as inflation,unemployment,the profitability of firms,privatization,exchange rates, international trade and so on.But lists of this kind do not really tell us what the -4-
《商务英语》 课后练习 - 4 - B. the wrong decisions made by economists C. the changing technical conditions D. the changing economic conditions 3. Why is it difficult to predict the outcome of the changes? A. Because they changed too quickly. B. Because there are too many factors involved in the changes. C. Because different units of economy have multiplicity of forces to effect economic decisions. D. Because the economists are not sure in what condition these changes took place. 4. In the passage, why did the author cite that the Bank of Canada increases or decreases interest rates? A. He wants to tell us that the increase or decrease of the interest rates will affect the value of dollar on the international market. B. He wants to tell us why governments are preoccupied with deficit reduction. C. He wants to tell us why we should take economics. D. He wants to tell us how to solve the economic chaos. 5. From the passage, we can infer that economics can help us _____ . A. understand that you are caught up in a world of explosive change B. understand a little better what’s happening to all of us, and how, and why; and perhaps you will gain some insight into where it all might be going C. see with any certainty where the world is going D. A and B V．Translate the following into English: 1. 通过学习一定的经济学知识，每个人都可以学会理智的消费和投资。 2. 这个国家由于发行了太多的纸币，结果引起了严重的通货膨胀。 3. 近年来经济发展得比较快，人民生活水平也有了较大的提高。 4. 政府应该制定政策以帮助那些没有工作能力的人。 5. 商品的生产、分配和消费都是经济学的研究内容。 6. 对更多更好的产品的追求，促使生产商不断地改进生产技术，提高生产 效率。 7. 随着科学技术的进步，很多新的产品被开发出来了，极大地便利了人们 的日常生活。 8. 本公司开发的新产品有着卓越的性能，目前在全世界同类商品中处于领 先地位。 9. 随着信息技术的发展，计算机软件的总产值已经超过了计算机硬件。 10. 经济学是一门非常实用的科学，它可以指导人们做出正确的经济决策。 VI. Translate the following into Chinese: Most people can probably say what economics is about. It deals with issues such as inflation, unemployment, the profitability of firms, privatization, exchange rates, international trade and so on. But lists of this kind do not really tell us what the
莲尉仟预有省影上号 《商务英语》 课后练习 essence of the subject is.Economics is concerned with how societies organize the production and consumption of goods (physical commodities such as cars,books, food,and housing)and services (such as those provided by banks,barbers,teachers, or railway companies). 第二章 I.Answer the following questions: 1.Can all the wants be satisfied by cash payment?Can you give some exceptions? 2.What can restrict us to satisfy our wants? 3.How can one become a qualified exporter? 4.Why exporting products abroad is not as easy as selling something at home? 5.What is your self-image?How do you manage to keep it? 6.At present,what kind of wants do you have?In which way will you satisfy your wants? 7.What is product adaptation?Is it important or not? 8.Why do you have to change the product? 9.How much do you know about buying motives? 10.What can we do not let our customer feel guilty when they take our products? II.Fill in each blank of the following sentences with one of the words or phrases in the list given below and make changes when necessary: follow close upon the heels of exception inclination rank with result from adaptation of differ from not only...(but)also a great variety of do-it-yourself 1. reasons exist for the reluctance to move outside the classroom in order to engage students in their learning 2. She was responsible for the the book"The Witches of Eastwick"into a stage play. 3.We must close them because we speak the same language. 4.Most couples who break up seem to find it hard to remain friends.Kim and Gerry are to that rule. 5.This has guaranteed resources access to national databases not always open to others. 6.We are still dealing with problems the wrong investment policy of the ex-president. 7.Harris adds that many of his views those of his partner's. 8.Neither of us showed the slightest to follow my father into music. 9.But one major turning point came when she started going to carpentry evening classes and found she had real talent for 10.For this young woman,one tragedy another. -5-
《商务英语》 课后练习 - 5 - essence of the subject is. Economics is concerned with how societies organize the production and consumption of goods (physical commodities such as cars, books, food, and housing) and services (such as those provided by banks, barbers, teachers, or railway companies). 第二章 Ⅰ.Answer the following questions: 1. Can all the wants be satisfied by cash payment? Can you give some exceptions? 2. What can restrict us to satisfy our wants? 3. How can one become a qualified exporter? 4. Why exporting products abroad is not as easy as selling something at home? 5. What is your self-image? How do you manage to keep it? 6. At present, what kind of wants do you have? In which way will you satisfy your wants? 7. What is product adaptation? Is it important or not? 8. Why do you have to change the product? 9. How much do you know about buying motives? 10. What can we do not let our customer feel guilty when they take our products? II. Fill in each blank of the following sentences with one of the words or phrases in the list given below and make changes when necessary: follow close upon the heels of exception inclination rank with result from adaptation of differ from not only ... (but) also a great variety of do-it-yourself 1. _____ reasons exist for the reluctance to move outside the classroom in order to engage students in their learning. 2. She was responsible for the _____ the book “The Witches of Eastwick” into a stage play. 3. We must close _____ them because we speak the same language. 4. Most couples who break up seem to find it hard to remain friends. Kim and Gerry are _____ to that rule. 5. This has guaranteed _____ resources _____ access to national databases not always open to others. 6. We are still dealing with problems _____ the wrong investment policy of the ex-president. 7. Harris adds that many of his views _____ those of his partner’s. 8. Neither of us showed the slightest _____ to follow my father into music. 9. But one major turning point came when she started going to carpentry evening classes and found she had real talent for _____. 10. For this young woman, one tragedy _____ another