2011年6月高等学校英语应用能力A级试题

2011年6月大学英语三级(A)考试预测试卷
Part Ⅱ Structure (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A
Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
16. All students are eager to know ________they wilt pass the exam or not.
A) if B) that C) whether D) why
17. When the couple _______ here, they ________ to the park.
A) will come；will go B) come；go C) will come；go D) come；will go
18. —I cannot find Tom anywhere.
—He _________ have been off long. I heard him make a call just now.
A) shouldn't B) can't C) mustn't D) needn't
19. No matter who he is, young or old, people's state of mind tends to keep _______ with the rapid change of society.
A) contact B) progress C) touch D) pace
20. To tell you the truth, it's very hard for us to help them get rid of Internet addiction. But we _________ on this problem trying to improve the situation.
A) worked B) had worked C) are working D) had been working
21. There was an earthquake happened, _______ 100 people and with more than 300
A) killed; injured B) killing; injured C) killed; injuring D) killing; injuring
22. 50miles southwest of the country ________ the famous beautiful mountain.
A) laying B) lie C) lies D)lays
23. Everyone has periods in their lives ________ everything seems so hard.
A) when B) where C) which D) that
24. Miss Liu doesn't mind _______ your homework as long as it is done by yourself.
A) you to delay handing in B) your delaying handing in
C) your delaying to hand in D) you delay to hand in
25. By no means _______ ready to quit her study.
A) will she B) she will C) she is D) is she
Section B
Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. The New York Times __________ (be) popular with those statesmen.
27. The people in your town are far _________ (friendly) than we expected.
28. Injury problem could __________ (short) basketball player's career.
29. I will tell Mary the truth instead of you, but I'd rather you _________ (tell) her.
30. By the time I graduate from university, I __________ (be) a student for 15 years.
31. This famous poem should _____(translate) into Chinese because it is really worth reading.
32. According to the latest report, more and more young people intend to learn __________ (economy) and social science.
33. The dancer might have been killed in the crash if she _______ (go) to American by plane.
34. (catch) _________ by the host for stealing, the boy felt rather ashamed.
35. It's obvious that you hurt my feeling on purpose, so it's no use ______ (make) an apology. 来Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfil. You should read the material carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage，you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements，numbered 36 through 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) or D).You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
It is known to us that English is not as old as Chinese, but it is widely used by most people all over the world. English speakers enjoy creating new words. In fact, a majority of words are traceable and each of them may have an interesting story.
However, no one will really care where a word comes from because it makes little difference in using them in our dally life. Did you ever feel confused about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham?
About a hundred years ago, some men went to American from Europe, coming from a big city in Germany called Hamburg. They didn't know how to use English properly. Seen them eating round pieces of beef and asked what it was, the Germans didn't understand the questions exactly, they answered: “we come from Hamburg. “One of the Americans was an owner of a restaurant and got an idea. He cooked some round pieces of bread with beef and began selling them. Such bread came to be called “hamburgers”. Today, hamburgers are welcomed by lots of people coming from different nationalities.
36. According to the text, English is _______.
A) older than Chinese B) as old as Chinese
C) not so old as Chinese D) very hard to learn
37. Hamburg originally is ________.
A) a kind of food B) a round piece of beef
C) a city in Germany D) the name of a village
38. Which statement is correct according to the passage.'?
A) At first hamburgers was a kind of bread. B) Few Americans like hamburgers.
C) Hamburgers are made of ham. D) Hamburgers were first sold a century ago.
39. _______ begin to sell hamburgers to people.
A) Americans B) The author C) Germans D) Europeans
40. After reading this story, we know the word “hamburger” comes from ________.
A) China because it has a long history B) English because Germans don't speak English
C) English speakers because they love eating it D) America because they give it that name Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are
numbered 41 through 45.
Youth is not a matter of time but a matter of self-improvement, both physically and morally. Being a good youth, one should have those factors: the basic one is health. A healthy body is a kind of priceless treasure. One can do nothing without it. Secondly, we should pay essential attention to our moral character. We should be always willing to help those in trouble without any complaints. Moreover, we should care more about the people around us. Thirdly, cooperation and communication also play an important role in being a good youth. No one can live alone without any friends. And nobody can work out every problem without help of partners. So the youth should and must learn how to live and work well with others, including those people you don't like to cooperate or communicate with. The last but not the least, patriotism, meaning a love of one's country, is the one we should never forget. People always misunderstand the word “patriots” by thinking it only refers to those fighters who fight for their country. As a matter of fact, a patriot will do the things his country asks him to do. So being a youth is one thing, being a good one really needs to take every effort to make yourself to be.
41. The passage really wants to tell us that ________.
A) what the meaning of “patriots” is B) the qualities a good youth should have
C) a youth should be doing good D) one should help others
42. The first thing a good youth should have is
A) the best looking B)the best riches C) the good ability D)a healthy body
43. A good youth should help others
A) willingly B) at his convenience C) if he wants to D) with complains
44. From the passage, we can know that cooperation and communication are
A) good for some introverts B) helpful to us
C) important to everyone D) not necessary to good friends
45. In the author's opinion, the patriots must
A) fight for the country B) learn everything
C) do what their country need them to do D)protect their family and country
Task 3
Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50in the table below.
Learning Tour
Recently, we will hold a learning tour for those English learners. By joining our helpful tour, everyone will find out, at first, specific activities that help to improve your English. Besides that, one can also have access to some interesting language learning materials in the Learning Tour. Moreover, participators will be taught the way to use computers and audio-visual facilities in the center.
The learning tour will be held every Wednesday and Thursday in different time. The former one is from 10:30 to 11: 30am.，while the latter one is 1:00 -2: 00pm.
For registration, people can go to Tin Ping Building on the 4th floor or email your name, ID card No. and date of joining the tour to Miss Feng at feng@cahk, edu. hk
Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of terms on automobile English. After reading it，you are required to find the items equivalent to(与…等同)those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.
A—Engine Fuel System H—the electric system
B—Lights and Wires I—power train
C—Starting System J—one-way drive
D—under pressure K—horse-drawn wagon
E—lower hood lines L—spun glass
F—heated-treated M—parking light
G—contact point N—backup light
O—the car heater P—cover bands
Examples：(E)低发动机罩 (L)玻璃纤维
Task 5
Directions: There is an invitation letter below here. After reading the letters you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 through No. 60) that follow. The answers should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.
July 7th, 2009
Dear Prof. Lee,
The Academic Conference on traditional Chinese treatment—acupuncture and moxibustion, which is sponsored by Beijing College of Medicine will be held in Beijing, October 3rd, 2009. We would be very pleased to invite you to attend the conference. We all know that you are a very famous scholar in this field. The conference will be more significant if you can come. We will offer the accommodation for you.
If you have any paper or topics on which you would like to give talks, please inform us in advance so that we can prepare the final program. Please confirm your participation at your convenience.
We are looking forward to your reply.
Best Wishes.
Your sincerely,
Wang Dong
56. What's the subject of the conference?
It is about traditional Chinese treatment ____________________________.
57. Which college will sponsor the conference?
It is _________________________ that sponsors it.
58. When will the conference be held?
It will be held on ____________________________.
59. What will they do for Prof. Lee?
They will offer _______________________ for him.
60. What does Prof. Lee need to do if he wants to give some talks?
He is required to _____________________ them in advance.
Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes) Directions: This part numbered 61 through 65 is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each sentence of numbers 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And write your translation of number 65 in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
61. Electronic computers, which have many advantages, cannot carry out creative work and replace man.
A)尽管电子计算机有许多优点，可是它不能理解创造性工作，也不能代替人类。

B)有许多优点的电子计算机也不能代替人类去做创造性工作。

C)电子计算机有很多缺点，既不能进行创造性工作，也不能代替人类。

D)尽管电子计算机有许多优点，可是它不能进行创造性工作．也不能代替人类。

62. It must be admitted that a good deal of dissatisfaction is reflected in those report.
A)它必须被承认，也就是说这些报道反应了很多不满情绪。

B)必须承认，这些报道反应了很多不满情绪。

C)我们必须承认，这些报道确实反应了很多潜在的不满情绪。

D)这些报道反映出很多不满情绪的这个事实是应该被承认的。

63. After this agreement is signed by the two parties, both parties shall strictly abide by it.
A)在双方签约后，各方应严格遵守本协议。

B)在两党达成协议后，各党派将严格遵守它。

C)在双方达成协议后，各方应严格遵守。

D)在两党签约后，各党派都应严格遵守本协议。

64. The farmer can continue to support himself and his family only if he produces a surplus.
A)只要农民生产有剩余，就能养活自己和家人。

B)只有生产更多的农作物，农民才能养活自己和家人。

C)只有当拥有盈余时，农民才能持续地供养自己和家人。

D)农民生产有剩余，只有这样，他才能养活自己和家人。

65. Miss Liu, I am writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next term. The reason for my dissatisfaction with my roommate is his inconsiderate behavior. His friends constantly visit him and he regularly holds noisy parties. In addition, he sometimes uses my things without asking me. Under these circumstances, I find it difficult to concentrate on my studies. I would be grateful if you could find another room for me.
Part V Writing (25 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of reply to an invitation according to the information given in Chinese below. Remember to write the letter on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
邀请人：王力被邀请人：John Smith
内容：王力及其妻子邀请John Smith夫妇来家中参加儿子一岁生日宴。

时间定于6月10号下午七点在皇家饭店举行。

回复：Smith回复自己将于近日回国处理公司要事，不能前往，表示歉意。

高等学校英语应用能力考试
2013年6月A级试卷
Part I Listening Comprehension (15minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.
Section A
Directions: This section is to your ability to understand short dialogues .There are 5 recorded dialogues in it .After each dialogue ,there is recorded question .Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question ,you should decide on the correct answer form the 4 choices marked A),B) ,C) and D) given in your test paper .Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center .
Example:You will hear:
You will read: A) New York City. B) An evening party.
C) An air trip. D) The man‟s job.
From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C) An air trip is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 【A】【B】【C】【D】
Now the test will begin.
1. A.A football game. B. A rock concert. C. A new film. D. A talk show.
2.A. A computer programmer. B. An office secretary.
C. An assistant manager.
D. A chief engineer.
3. A. In a bookstore. B. In a library.
C. In a supermarket.
D. In a restaurant.
4. A. Cash a check. B. Open an account.
C. Change some money.
D. Make a deposit.
5. A. He is selling a product. B. He is looking for a job.
C. He is making a welcome speech.
D. He is interviewing a job applicant.
Section B
Directions:This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Conversation 1
6. A. Buying a knife. B. Having a security check.
C. Looking for his luggage.
D. Booking a flight ticket.
7. A. As a gift for his brother. B. As a bottle opener.
C. As a weapon.
D. As a souvenir.
8. A. Leave it at the airport. B. Give it to his friend.
C. Take it with him.
D. Throw it away.
9. A. At 14:35. B. At 15:35. C. At 16:35. D. At 17:35.
10. A. A weekly ticket. B. A single ticket.
C. A monthly ticket.
D. A return ticket.
Section C
Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in not more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.
11. What is the question the speaker tries to answer?
How to ___ __ _ in a job interview.
12. What is the most important thing for a job interview?
To arrive __ ____.
13. Why shou ldn‟t you be nervous?
Because it may affect your __ ____.
14. Why does the speaker think being confident in a job interview is also important?
Because it can bring you to ____ __.
15. What is the last piece of advice from the speaker?
Be honest about yourself and never tell _ _____. Part II Structure (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A
Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
16.The service there was ____ poor that we went to another restaurant down the street.
A. so
B. such
C. very
D. too
17. It was soon after the economic crisis _____ sales of e-business started to grow.
A. why
B. how
C. where
D. that
18. ______ we receive your application, we‟ll send you an e-mail to confirm it.
A. Once
B. Whatever
C. Whether
D. However
19. Make a list of what you have to do and put the items ______ order of importance.
A. on
B. in
C. for
D. about
20.When you have filled in the form, keep the top part and send _____ part to the bank.
A. others
B. other
C. the other
D. the others
21. All our: spare parts are guaranteed if you have your car ______ with us each year.
A. serviced
B. be servicing
C. to service
D. servicing
22.We are confident that we ___ our export sales by 15 percent by the end of this year.
A. increase
B. had increased
C. would increase
D. will have increased
23. If you leave your preparation ______ the last minute, you‟ll reduce your chances of passing the exam.
A. at
B. with
C. over
D. until
24. Only after we really understand your business _____________ a suitable insurance program for you.
A. can we recommend
B. we can recommend
C. recommend we can
D. recommend can we
25.The course comes in three books of case studies, ___________ a variety of business activities in different parts of the world.
A. being covered
B. covering
C. cover
D. covered
Section B
Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. He asked the applicant to have her cell phone (turn) _____ off during the interview.
27. We hope to bring together all the parties (direct) ______ involved in the conflict.
28.We shall continue to give full and (act) ________ support to the United Nations.
29. Budgeting is an important part of the (manage) _________control process in any organization.
30.We‟re pleased to announce that your (apply) ___ for membership has been accepted.
31. Both teachers and parents believe that young children should (teach) ______ road safety rules to avoid accidents.
32. Young volunteers enjoy (help) ______ the senior citizens in their everyday life.
33.At the end of yesterday‟s interview, she (offer) ______ the position advertised in the newspaper.
34. We‟ve agreed (transfer) ______ part of our business to a new owner.
35.The company offers a variety of roles (suit) ______ for the goals, backgrounds and talents of its employees.
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1
Jack Welch is among the famous CEOs because his management style is taught at business schools throughout the country. He has been with the General Electric Company (GE) since 1960.
Having taken GE with a market value of about $12 billion, Jack Welch turned it into one of the largest and most admired companies in the world, with a market value of about $500 billion, when he stepped down as its CEO 20 years later, in 2000.
As Jack Welch wrote in a letter to shareholders: “In the old culture, managers got their power from secret knowledge: profit margins, market share, and all that... In the new economy, the role of the leader is to express a vision, and put it into practice. That calls for open, caring relations with every employee, and face-to-face communication. People who can‟t convincingly (有说服力的) express a vision won‟t be successful. But those who can will become even more open——because success builds up self-confidence.”
Welch believed that great business leaders have to:
· possess large amounts of energy, and
· know how to use that energy to motivate others. Welch moves from meeting to meeting, conveying that message—and many more others as well, some of which have become his trademarks:
· Business is simple.
· Don‟t make it complicated.
· Face reality.
· D on‟t be afraid of change.
· Use the brains of your workers.
36. According to the first paragraph, Jack Welch, as a CEO, is famous for his ______.
A. technical knowledge
B. overseas experience
C. family background
D. management style
37. When Jack Welch took charge of the company, it had a market Value of about ____.
A. $12 billion
B. $20 billion
C. $500 billion
D. $2000 billion
38. According to Jack Welch, the relations between the employer and employees should be ______.
A. personal and friendly
B. casual and natural
C. open and caring
D. strict and formal
39. In the sentence "... some of which have become his trademarks", the word "trademarks" means ______.
A. product brands
B. speaking manner
C. advertising strategy
D. special characteristics
40. This passage is mainly about ______.
A. relations between the employer and employees
B. Jack Welch‟s view of business management
C. development history of GE company
D. courses taught in business schools
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.
From: Linda Smith
To: Clarice Ryan
Subject: Report on Employees‟ Use of Time
Clarice, I agree that waste of work time is a serious issue. The Human Resources Department recently surveyed the employees. They are wasting nearly two hours per day.
Here are my ideas to reduce this waste. First we need to agree on what are the Most important behaviors to stop. For example, look at activity No.1 in the table below. Many people are doing this; however, it is the most difficult to stop. I recommend that we focus on activities No. 2, 4, and 5.
Making phone calls shows the largest difference between men and women. Women do this much more than men. We should ask all employees to limit these calls. They should return non-urgent messages at their lunch break.
For No. 4, we should focus on the younger age group. We will tell them that we are going to check their work accounts for personal messages. For No. 5, we can ask managers to watch this more carefully. Perhaps activity No. 3 should continue. This allows employees to know each other and it can increase their motivation. The managers will know if someone is spending too much time talking and not enough time working.
Are you available tomorrow? I‟d like to meet with you to discuss our next step.
*Percentage (%) of employees who do this three times per week or more.
41. What problem does the writer find from the survey by the Human Resources Department?
A. Working conditions are to be improved.
B. Some employees need re-training.
C. Employees lack motivation.
D. Much work time is wasted.
42. The greatest difference between men and women in the non-work-related activities is ______.
A. taking long breaks
B. making phone calls
C. talking with colleagues
D. sending non-urgent messages
43. The employees are advised to return non-urgent messages ______.
A. after work
B. back at home
C. before office hours
D. during their Lunch break
44.The table shows that the non-work-related activities employees most often do was ________.
A. going online
B. talking with each other
C. writing personal emails
D. making personal phone calls
45. Why does the writer suggest that activity No.3 should continue?
A. It can help employees increase motivation.
B. It can help managers to check on the work accounts.
C. It can show how much time employees actually work.
D. It can encourage young employees to work more efficiently.
Task 3
Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
If you want to get around V ancouver easily, then you will want to take the Sky Train around the city. Launched in 1986, Sky Train is the oldest and one of the longest fully-automated, driverless, rapid transit systems in the world .It runs on a guide way, high above city streets, though there are a few stations located underground. The Blue and Red Lines connect downtown Vancouver with the cities of Burnaby and Surrey. The Green Line connects downtown Vancouver to the Vancouver International Airport and the city of Richmond.
You can buy a day pass which can take you around the city as well as provide you with side trips to the North Shore with the ferry (轮渡). You can also ride Vancouver‟s metro bus system and travel around downtown, and many other beautiful areas.
If you are visiting Vancouver, the Sky Train is your best bet at seeing every corner of the city. You can buy Sky Train day passes at most grocery stores like Safeway and Save on Foods. You can also purchase passes at the Sky Train station and the Ferry terminal.
Task 4
Directions:The following is a list of words or expressions related to exhibitions. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.
A—network editor J—academic writing
B—network translation K—ticket booking
C—home-based business L—online customer service
D—data entry M—professional game player
E—blog writing N—online schools
F—news writing O—online consultation
G—website design P—online marketing
H—engineering design Q—online shop
I—sports writing
Examples: ( E ) 博客写作( O ) 在线咨询
Task 5
Directions：Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answers (in not more than three words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.
Dear Mr. Black:
We are a mid-sized accounting firm. Our staff members are not happy with our current insurance plan, so we are looking into other alternatives ,The insurance company we use now has recently raised its rates, while at the same time the quality of service has gotten worse. Naturally, we are not happy about paying more money for poorer service. Therefore, we are interested in learning more about your Health Care system.
Could you please mail a packet of information to me? Also, I would appreciate it if you could answer the following questions:
First, our employees want to choose their own doctors. Does your program allow this? Second, do your doctors have weekend and evening hours? Our employees have busy work schedules, and it is not always convenient for them to go to appointments during regular business hours.
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Susan Smith
Human Resources Manager 56. How do the staff members feel about the compan y‟s current insurance plan?
The staff members ___ ___ with it. 57. What do the staff members complain about the current insurance plan?
The rates have been raised, but the service has become ___ ___.
58. What information does the writer want to get from Mr. Black?
His company‟s ______.
59. What is the first question the writer asks about the new insurance plan?
Whether it allows employees to choose ___ ___.
60. Why do the staff members hope that doctors will have weekend and evening hours?
Because it is not always convenient for them to see a doctor during regular _ _____.
Part IV Translation -- English into Chinese (25 minutes)
Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested。