2008年商务英语BEC初级模拟试题六

2. Presentation
In the telephone conversation the speakers discussed.
# dimensions
# time
# cost
Here is some of the language you heard.
2.1 Dimensions
Questions: How wide are they? (note the adjective form)
What's the width? (note the noun form)
How high are they?
What's the height?
Answers: They're 3.5 meters wide. (note the position of the adjective)
The width is 3.5 meters.
They're 2 meters high.
The height is 2 meters.

2.2 Time
Question: How long does it take after ordering? (note the verb)
Answer: It takes two weeks.

2.3 Cost
Questions: How much is it?
How much does it cost?
How much do you charge?
Answers: It's ₤98.
It costs ₤98.
We charge ₤98.

3. Controlled practice
A. Complete the following table. Use a dictionary if necessary. The first one has been done for you.
Noun form Adjective Opposite adjective
width wide narrow
                   long
depth
                                     low

distance
speed
reliability

B. Ask questions about the technical and commercial specifications of the printer above. In all cases, use an adjective form with How.
 
1． The width of the printer How wide is it?
2． The depth of the printer _________________________________?
3． The speed of the printer _________________________________?
4． The time to deliver ______________________________________?
5． The cost of delivery _____________________________________?
6． The reliability of the printer ________________________________?
7． The length of the cable __________________________________?
8． The length of the guarantee period _________________________?
9． The cost of the printer ___________________________________?
10． The distance to the nearest service center _________________?