商务英语中级阅读指导课时(2)

　　剑桥大学考试委员会设立BEC考试的目的是在全球范围内建立一个测试商界雇员英语水平的统一标准，使BEC证书被跨国公司和非英语国家的大公司用作商务英语测试标准，以评估在真实商务环境下雇员的英语水平，使人力资源部门能准确评估雇员商务英语的运用技能。

　　课时二

　　试题 1

　　Example： You can take it for only a short time if you prefer.

　　Answer： C

　　1. It is located outside the city.

　　2. It will be easy to use for various types of retail business.

　　3. You know how much money it took last year.

　　4. This business already manufactures goods for sale.

　　5. Its price includes living accommodation.

　　6. It has been operating for many years.

　　7. You will have to find out the price from the agents.

　　EBTA BUSINESS TRANSFER AGENTS The following businesses in the region are offered for sale： A RESTAURANT A large， well-decorated restaurant in an excellent position near the city centre. Open three years with annual turnover of ￡100，000. Regular trade and bookings for weddings， special occasions etc. Available on 50-year lease. Price on request B ESTABLISHED POTTERY Family business established for over fifty years in city’s main commercial area. Small pottery， currently employs twelve people producing china figures， vases and other decorative items. Price includes premises plus equipment and raw materials. Price ￡200，000 C VACANT SHOP Located in superb historic building on excellent city centre site. Large premises recently renovated to a very high standard. Would suit a wide range of different trades. Available on limitedlease， or longer if required. Short lease ￡15，000 D GARAGECAR REPAIR Small business with great potential for development. Garage with petrol station on main road between city and coast. Includes large workshop suitable for car repair business. Small， three-bedroom house attached to workshop， and room for further building. Whole property ￡190，000