全国英语等级考试pets5笔试真命题试卷
国家公共英语(五级)笔试历年真题试卷汇编2(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语（五级）笔试历年真题试卷汇编2(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Listening Comprehension 2. Use of English 3. Reading Comprehension 4. WritingSection I Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C. Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first answer the questions in your test booklet, not on the ANSWER SHEET. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you wiPart ADirections: You will hear a talk. As you listen, answer Questions 1-10 by circling TRUE or FALSE. You will hear the talk ONLY ONCE. You now have 1 minute to read Questions 1-10.听力原文：M: What first spark your interest in sailing?W: It wasn’t really a conscious decision. It all just kind of happened. I’m the youngest of the four in my family and I started sailing with my brothers and my parents. I began racing when I was ten or eleven with my brother. Then we moved up into bigger boats and started helming, which was very exciting.M: What do you love about it?W: Everything, really. I love being outdoors and I love the freedom of just being able to jump in a boat and sail. But there are so many different parts of sailing. You have to concentrate on the tides and currents and weather. Just by sailing under a cloud, you will get more wind. There is a lot to learn about aerial dynamics.M: Where is your favorite place to sail?W: The west coast of Scotland where I grew up. I guess home is always your love, but it’s definitely the most beautiful sailing I’ve ever done. It can also be the most dangerous because it’s so tidal and the weather hits the coast there pretty badly. Second is New Zealand, particularly the North Island. I’ve sailed and cruised around there. That’s beautiful.M: What was it like sailing on your own? Did you get lonely?W: Yes, I did sometimes. But it’s quite funny because you are so busy all the time that days just disappear. You try to feed in as much as you can in daylight, and at night, you have to make everything secure. But if you get really lonely, you can always pick up the phone and speak to someone.M: What was the worst moment on the Around Alone race?W: Having to climb the mast on the second leg. I broke the main hauling yard, which is the rope that hauls the main sail at the top of the mast. It’s snapped right at the top, so I had to go up and replace it. As you can imagine, at the top of the mast, the yacht’s motion is really exaggerated. It’s very dangerous and you don’t want to go up there too often.M: Was there a time during the race when you thought you might not get back?W: A couple of times I thought: Why am I doing this? But there was never a time when I thought that’s it—I’m fish food, having said that. There are so many moments when you get up a bit slack about fitting the safetyharness because it’s a real pain to keep moving alone. If you trip or follow over board, that’s it. You are going to watch the boat sail off into the distance on autopilot. You either stay on the boat or you die. M: Do you ever get enough sleep sailing alone?W: You go into a state of exhaustion, so you sleep in bursts never more than 20 to 30 minutes at a time. In really rough weather, you just try to lie down for 10 minutes. You rarely sleep but your body somehow gets some energy back, because your life revolves around sailing, keeping the boat fast, navigating, eating, sleeping and it’s a constant routine. You only spend a few minutes doing anything at a time. M: Would you do the Around Alone race again?W: No, I’ve done it once and I have proved to myself that I can. The problem is that it’s a big chunk of your life and there’re so many other things I want to do, although I’m very lucky to be only 29 and have done the equivalent of a few around the world.The following is an interview with Emma Richards, one of Britain’s most successful sailors and the youngest person to complete the Around Alone race in May 2003. As you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling TRUE or FALSE. You will hear the interview only once. You now have 1 minute to read Questions 1 to 10.1．A．TUREB．FALSE正确答案：A2．A．TUREB．FALSE正确答案：A3．A．TUREB．FALSE正确答案：B4．A．TUREB．FALSE正确答案：B5．A．TUREB．FALSE正确答案：A6．A．TUREB．FALSE正确答案：B7．A．TUREB．FALSE正确答案：A8．A．TUREB．FALSE正确答案：A9．A．TUREB．FALSE正确答案：A10．A．TUREB．FALSE正确答案：BPart BDirections: You will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.听力原文：As scientists predict the dawn of a new agricultural revolution, up to 50% of the industry’s professionals are approaching retirement age. Employers say they are already losing some of their most senior staff, and in some cases have been forced to bring in staff from overseas to address the skills shortage. Professor Jim Gordan, the secretary of the Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture, says, coupled with declining university enrollments, the loss of senior agriculture professionals means Australia is seeing a brain drain when it is needed most. He alsocomments that a generation is coming to the end of their working life and there is a bit of a gap there in terms of their successors. That gap is pretty wide in terms of the availability replacements. For example, a number of universities have been trying to employ lecturers in agricultural economy and it’s really, really hard to find people who are suitable. Earlier this month in a speech to international conference, the former Primary Industry’s Minister John Kerin highlighted an urgent need to address this very alarming situation. He points out that government agricultural agencies are being cut down. Agricultural research development is lessening. Agricultural education is slimming down quite rapidly at tertiary level and physical infrastructure is being underinvested. This is at a time when we are facing unprecedented agricultural production and environmental challenges. The state and federal agricultural agencies agree that a mass of losses of senior professionals is potential scenario for the industry. When contacted by the media, the federal department for agriculture, fisheries and forestry and several state agencies said they were aware of the projection and had funding grands and graduate programs and place to address the situation.11．What is happening in Australia’s agricultural industry?A．Many people are disqualified.B．Few senior positions are offered.C．Aging staff is posing a threat to its future.D．Senior staff leave for overseas employment.正确答案：C12．What is Professor Gordan’s concern?A．Lack of interest in agriculture.B．Shortage of agricultural talents.C．Existence of the generation gap.D．Reluctance to teach agricultural economy.正确答案：C13．What problem does Mr. Kerin point out?A．Environmental pollution caused by agriculture.B．Insufficient investment in higher education.C．Diminishing number of agricultural institutions.D．Imbalance between research and production.正确答案：C听力原文：W: What big mistakes do consultants make?M: They charge by the hour. As a solo consultant you should only “ bill on value” and you should only deal with an economic buyer—somebody who can write a check for you. Don’t deal with a middleman. I used to think that most consultants were undercapitalized and that wastheir big problem. What I know now is that the main problem is self-esteem. It doesn’t matter what their age, gender, or culture is. Most consultants do not see themselves as their clients’ peers, but as subordinates. They are submissive and they come to the job head in hand. If you want to make six figures, you can’t have that mentality.W: What is the challenge through the self-employed?M: Becoming self-employed as a consultant aggravates the problem most people have. When you work in a company, someone else can be the front man and you can hide and just poke your hand out when you have something you feel strong about it. When you rode on your own, the poor self-esteem issues rise to the surface and one third of people don’t have good support systems among their spouses and friends. Instead of encouraging them, these people are saying: Go back to work. You are never going to make it on your own.W: What do you mean by “bill on value”?M: Get an agreement with the buyer on objectives and metrics. If you are going to help save the company a million dollars or improve their market position by 2. 5 million dollars, you can get a 10% or better return, so you can make 100, 000 or 250, 000 dollars for those jobs. When you are talking to the right buyers, they don’t blink these figures. Don’t deal with a trainer or a HR person. Deal with the person who was authorized to spend that money.14．What is the problem with consultants?A．They do not have a middleman.B．They do not have sufficient capital.C．They are too humble to their clients.D．They focus on a six-figure salary.正确答案：C15．What does Weiss say about self-esteem?A．Self-esteem matters a lot when one works in a company.B．Self-esteem enables people to confront someone superior.C．Self-esteem is built up on a support system.D．Self-esteem plays a bigger role for the self-employed.正确答案：D16．What does “bill on value” mean?A．Helping a company improve its market share by 10 percent.B．Knowing what the company is planning to achieve.C．A consultant’s income depends on how much he helps a company make or save.D．A consultant should have a clear idea about who has the final say on expenses.正确答案：D听力原文：W: A safe hospital is one that is able to withstand the emergencies, withstand floods, earthquakes and strong wind and continue to provide appropriate life-saving functions to protect people, to save life and limbs, to reduce the suffering of people from disasters.M: Emergencies in 2008 affected 211 million people worldwide and killed almost a quarter of a million. Health facilities also suffered. In China, 11, 000 health facilities were damaged or destroyed in the 2008 earthquake. More than half of the 16, 000 hospitals in Latin America and Caribbean are in areas of high risk for disasters.W: To commemorate world health day this year, WHO is advocating a series of best practices that can be implemented in any resource setting to make hospitals safe during emergencies. Apart from choosing a safe location for building health facilities and providing solid construction, good planning and carrying out emergency exercises in advance can help maintain critical functions.M: In some countries up to 80% of the health budget is spent on building hospitals and other health facilities. Rebuilding a hospital that has been destroyed virtually doubles the initial cost. Get a costs little to make existing hospitals function again in extreme events.W: Experience in Latin America and Caribbean shows that to put a damaged but structurally sound facility will cost no more than 1% of the hospital’s budget but will protect up to 90% of that investment.M: Health facilities are vulnerable to other emergencies too. Armed conflicts often target health services and cut access to care as does poor preparation for disease outbreaks. Under investment, poor planning and construction and the absence of emergency planning as well as training prevent health facilities from doing their life-saving work.17．How many people lost their lives worldwide in emergencies in 2008?A．11, 000.B．16, 000.C．250, 000.D．11, 000, 000.正确答案：C18．Which is one of the best practices WHO is advocating?A．To train doctors and nurses.B．To recruit volunteers.C．To equip hospitals with advanced facilities.D．To do drills in preparation for emergencies.正确答案：D19．Which of the following is suggested by the two officials?A．To spend 80 percent of the total health budget on hospitals.B．To make use of the existing facilities in emergencies.C．To increase the original budget for hospital construction.D．To rebuild the hospitals that have been destroyed.正确答案：B20．What causes hospitals to lose their normal functions?A．Inadequate investment.B．Large-scale outbreaks of diseases.C．Lack of experienced surgeons.D．Outdated health facilities.正确答案：APart CDirections: You will hear a talk. As you listen, answer the questions or complete the notes in your test booklet for Questions 21-30 by writing NOT MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on the right. You will hear the talk TWICE.You now have 1 minute to read Questions 21-30.听力原文：W: You have a set introduction for every show. Recite it for me and explain what it says about your regard for dirty jobs and manual labor.M: My name is Mike Rowe. And this is my job: I explore the country, looking for people who aren’t afraid to get dirty, hard-working men and women who do the kinds of jobs that make civilized life possible for the rest of us. Now get ready to get dirty. That’s the mission statement for the show. We are finding people who are doing work that most of us go out of our way to avoid. I spend a day with them as an apprentice, trying to keep up with them and have a few laughs. The success of the show, I believe, is a result to those underlining themes about work that we constantly come back to, not just because of the exploding toilets and misadventures in animal husbandry.W: There are a lot of things going on in your show. You introduce the audience to jobs that are unseen, even unknown, for the millions of Americans leading nice, clean, suburban lives. At the same time, you highlight the skill, the dignity, the humor of the people who do these jobs. Is it intentional that you have those dual themes?M: It was very deliberate. The show started as a small segment on a local show in San Francisco. I was able to experiment quite a bit with what audiences responded to before I ever took the program to a network. I learned from doing these smaller profiles that there was a real mix between the interest the audience would have in the job itself and in the people who are performing the work. There is no dignity in work alone. The dignity is in the people. You can’t do a show about work that highlights the good parts of it unless you also include a show about people that highlights the good parts of them.W: How many different dirty jobs have you done since the show has been on? And can you give me a list?M: I finished my 200th a couple of months ago. We are now in the fourth season of the show and when we began, the intention was to do 12 programs, 12 jobs. I ran out of ideas around 50, and ever since, we’ve turned the programming of the show over to the viewers. Most of the ideas come in from people who actually watch the show.W: I heard you say on the program once, “As my grandfather said, never trust a fellow with clean shoes. “ Did he really say that? What did he do?M: My grandfather is the reason Dirty Job is on the air. He had aseventh-grade education but was one of those fellows born hard-wired with an innate understanding of construction and technical trades. He built my first car. He built the house I was born in without a blueprint. By the time he was 50, he was a master plumber, master electrician, a bricklayer, a stone mason. At the base of his brain, he just knew how stuff worked mechanically and technically. I didn’t get that gene.W: You’ve been an actor, a singer, a TV performer , all pretty clean jobs. When you are the age of deciding what to be when you grew up, did you make a conscious choice to get a clean job?M: I made a deliberate choice when I was 18 years old. My grandfather lived right next door to us, and he was as present in my life as my dad. I couldn’t do all the things that my grandfather could do. I had an appreciation and respect for the kind of work he did, but I decided to go as far from it as I could and try and find something that came as easily to me as construction came to him.W: You also had said on the show that some of the happiest people you’ve ever met go home every day smelling bad because they work with stuff like sewage and garbage. Are you saying that workers you meet in dirty jobs are generally happier people than you meet in cleaner professions?M: It’s a generalization, but I’ll stand by it. Happiness is a tough, subjective thing to define. But I will say that after a couple hundred of these experiences, the thing I find is balance in the lives of people I’ve met. People with dirty jobs have a balance in their lives that I don’t see in my friends who are actuarial accountants and investment bankers. They start their day clean: they wind up coming home dirty, but somehow, they seem to be having a better time than the rest of us.You will hear an interview with Mike Rowe, host of the American TV show Dirty Jobs. As you listen, answer the questions or complete the notes in your test booklet for Questions 21 to 30 by writing no more than three words in the space provided on the right. You will hear the interview twice. You now have 1 minute to read Questions 21 to 30.21．正确答案：dirty jobs22．正确答案：avoid23．正确答案：unseen, even unknown24．正确答案：San Francisco25．正确答案：job and people26．正确答案：5027．正确答案：From the viewers28．正确答案：construction29．正确答案：his grandfather30．正确答案：BalanceSection II Use of English (15 minutes) Directions: Read the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Pay and productivity, it is generally assumed, should be related. But the relationship seems to weaken【C1】______people get older. Mental ability declines【C2】______age. That is the same for the brainy and the dim—and not【C3】______for humans: it is measurable even【C4】______fruit flies.【C5】______ minds that keep lively will suffer less than the lazy. In general, the more education you have, the more productive your old【C6】______will be. Some【C7】______decline faster than others. According to most studies, people’s numerical and reasoning abilities are【C8】______their best in their 20s and early 30s.【C9】______ abilities —those that depend on knowledge—may improve with age. For most workers, decreased abilities will【C10】______to lower productivity: only a minority will find know-how and knowledge outweighs their failing powers. Even those employees who remain highly productive will be likely to shine only in a narrow【C11】______. Academics notice this. It is less clear that employers do. Studies of supervisors’ratings show no clear correlation【C12】______age and perceived productivity. When other employees’ views are【C13】______into account though, the picture changes: these ratings suggest that workers in their 30s are the【C14】______productive andhardworking, 【C15】______scores falling thereafter. That is【C16】______up by studies of work samples, which find lower productivity among the oldest employees.A study for America’s Department of Labor showed job performance peaking at 35, and【C17】______declining. It varied by industry: the fall was【C18】______in footwear, but faster in furniture. Intellectual occupations are harder to measure, but the picture is the same. Academics seem to publish【C19】______ as they age. Painters, musicians and writers show the same tendency. Their output peaks in their 30s and 40s. The only【C20】______is female writers, who are most productive in their 50 s.31．【C1】正确答案：as解析：此空上一句意为：“人们普遍认为工资和生产率应该是相关的。
PETS5考试真题
全国公共英语等级考试(pets)五级考试真题Section IListening ComprehensionThis section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English.You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them.There are three parts in this section, Part A , Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first answer the questions in your test booklet, not on the ANSWER SHEET.At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.and Mr.Wang have met before.TRUE/FALSE2.Wang prefers to live with an English family.TRUE/FALSE3.Wang intends to study how computer is used for language translation.TRUE/FALSE4.Back in his own country Mr.Wang studied C-language and chemistry.TRUE/FALSE5.Wang has some experience in CAD.TRUE/FALSE6.Dr.Wilson is satisfied with Wang’s past experience.TRUE/FALSE7.Wang has little knowledge of the phonetic processing system.TRUE/FALSE8.Wang decides to take courses and pass exams.TRUE/FALSE9.Dr.Wilson suggests that Wang should extend his stay at the university.TRUE/FALSE10.Dr.Wilson asks Wang to do a little more research before deciding on his project.TRUE/FALSET apescriptHearing a knock on the door] Come in please.Good morning Dr.Wilson.Good morning Wang.So nice to see you again.Take a seat...why don’t you, please.When did you get to the university?mwmi arrived yesterday.Well...Are you living in the college?No, I am with an English family...actually...because I want to improve my speaking.WmwOh, fine.Right, did you take a language proficiency test before you came?Yes.Uhh...my Overall Band is 6, but...unfortunately my speaking is only 5.OK, you know, here in this university, you have to take our own English test before you attend any lectures.So, first of all, what we’ve got to do is, we have to make an arrangement for the test date.Umm...will tomorrow be all right for you?mw Yeah, I have time tomorrow morning.Good, then.Tomorrow at ten.I don’t think the test will be any problem for you.Now, let’s make sure you make full use of your time here.Let’s put it like this.What exactly do you want to a ccomplish in the next 12 months?mi’m interested in computer language translation, I mean, from English to Chinese and Chinese to English.I’ll try, if possible, to produce a software or a device which can serve as an interpreter.WMYes, could you be a bit more specific about...er...the device?For instance, when, you talk to the device in English it will translate your words into Chinese and vice versa.WmwmwUhuh...do you mean it’ll be as competent as...er...a human interpreter?Yes...well, I’ll let it deal with general situations, at least.Fascinating...and how big will the device itself be, do you think?The size of a cigarette pack, I think.So people can put it in their pocket.Really.Well, that could be a Ph.D project.Tell me what you have done so far.In my four years of undergraduate study, I studied electronics, advancedMmathematics, hardware designing, some computer languages and program writing.Yes, but have you done anypractical jobs? I mean, have you written anyWprograms for practical use?I was involved in a project for CAD in a shipyard.mwThe computer aided design.That was probably a good experience, but, unfortunately, it may not help your present project much.Are you familiar with C-language?No.mwUhuh...the phoneticprocessing system, do you know how such a system works?What do you mean by "phonetic processing system?"mwWell, you know, English is spoken by different people with different accents.Your English accent is different from mine, and of course mine is not the same as my colleagues’.So as I see it, your device would have to be able to recognise and understand different accents.Oh, I see.I think I can learn C-language and a phonetic processing systemMhere.Well, that’s probably true, but you’ve got only 12 months and you want aWdegree, don’t you?Yes.mwOK, so there’re two ways of studying for a degree here.You either take six courses, pass their exams and have your dissertation accepted or the other way is you do some research work and submit your project report.mwmwI think I’ll take the second way.Fin e, but are you sure you can finish your project in 12 months?I don’t know, but I can work 12 hours a day and 7 days a week.Well, I’d suggest you spend some time in our library, trying to find out what other students have done before and perhaps re-consider your own project, to some extent.You might narrow your research area, concentrating on solving one or two major problems.And, it’d be a good idea to talk to your colleagues in the lab, first.Anyway, I’m sure we can work out something good.Shall I see you again in three days’ time?All right.I’ll go away and do some thinking.Then I’ll talk to you about myMnew plan.Good.See you then.WMThank you.Bye-bye.You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part A,Part B:You will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D.You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.Questions 1 - 3 are based on the following talk.You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1 - 3.1.What does the speaker suggest that the students should do during the term?[A] Consult with her frequently.[B] Use the computer regularly.[C] Occupy the computer early.[D] Wait for one’s turn patiently.2.What service must be paid for?[A] Computer classes.[B] Training sessions.[C] Laser printing.[D] Package borrowing.3.What is the talk mainly about?[A] Computer lab services.[B] College library facilities.[C] The use of micro-computers.[D] Printouts from the laser printer.T apescriptRight, everybody.Welcome to Central Colleg e library services.My name’s Kathy Jenkins.I’ll give you a brief introduction to the library.We have a well-stocked bank of resources which are in three main locations: the library itself, with books and periodicals; the self-access language centre, with audio and video material; and the micro-computer lab.I’ll start with the micro-computer lab, or micro-lab as we call it.It is fitted with 24 personal computers.If you are a member of the library, you may borrow CALL discs in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian as well as English.By the way, CALL stands for computer aided language learning: C A double L, "CALL", for short.You may also borrow a range of word processing and desktop publishing packages.All disks are, of course, strictly for use in the micro-lab only.If you wish to print anything you should use one of the five machines around the outside of the room.Four are connected to dot matrix printers, one is connected to the laser printer.If you want a top quality printout from the laser printer, come and see myself or any of the library staff.Dot-matrix printouts are free but there is a charge for using the laser printer.There is always a queue to get to the terminals towards the end of e in and get to know how to use the computers early in the term and use them regularly, rather thanjust before exams and essay deadlines, in order to avoid delay or disappointment.Training sessions are held on a regular basis, on the first and third Thursday of each month, and are free to full-time students of the college.See you there.Now, any questions?You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 3.Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university lecturer.As you listen, you must answer Questions 1 -10 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on the right.You will hear the talk TWICE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1 to 10.1.What’s the average annual increase of foreign student population in the period between 1985 and 1990 in terms of percentage?2.Which part of the world contributed to an increase between 94/95 and 95/96?3.When will the speaker talk about the economic and political changes?4.What will the speaker discuss first?5.Where do the three largest groups of students come from?6.What’s the num ber of students from Malaysia?7.Which is the most popular field of study?8.What’s the percentage of students in business and management?9.In terms of academic levels, in which level do we find the smallest number?10.In summary, what did the speaker talk about?TapescriptFor those of you who are either already studying in the United States or plan to one day, it might be interesting to know something about the foreign student population in the United States.For the academic year 1995/96 there was a total of approximately 344,000 foreign students studying in the United States.This figure of 344,000 may seem like a very large number until you compare it with the total population of 241,000,000.The foreign student population has been growing for a number of years and is still growing, but the rate of increase has dropped sharply during the 1990s.During the 1980s, the population grew quite rapidly.For example, between 1985 and 1990, the average yearly increase was 12.5%.However, the picture in the 1990s is quite different.The rate of increase has declined quite noticeably.In fact, the rate of increase between 1994/95 and 1995/96 was only .5%, or one-half of one percent.Although the overall rate of increase has dropped to only .5%, the number of students from some parts of the world is increasing while the number of students from other areas is decreasing.For example, during this same time period, that is between the academic years 94/95 and 95/96, there was a decrease in the number of students from the middle East, while the number of students from South and East Asia increased.These changes in the number of students coming from different parts of the world no doubt reflected changing economic and political situations.I’m sure you are aware of many of these changes, and perhaps we can discuss them at our next meeting.For today let’s confine our talk to first, a discussion of the origin of these students, or, in other words, where they come from; second, the kinds of studies they pursue; and, finally, the academic levels they are found in.If we have a little time left, we might quickly discuss in which geographic areas most of them go to school.Let’s discuss the origins of the foreign student population in the United States for the academic year 1995/96.Let’s dis cuss it in order from those areas sending the most students to those areas sending the fewest students.If we look at the figures provided by the annual census of foreign students in the United States for the year 1995/96, we see that most of the foreign students studying in the United States during this year were from South and East Asia.This is a rather large geographical area which includes such countries as China, Korea, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia.The total number of students from this area, South and East Asia was 156,830.In other words, roughly 2 out of every 5foreign students come from South and East Asia.Almost 24,000 of this total were from China.Malaysia was close behind with just a little over 23,000 students.The?next largest number of students came from the middle East.The number of students from the middle East came to about one-third the number from South and East Asia.The fourth largest number came from South America.Next came Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania.Let’s recapitulate what we’ve said.The largest number of students studying in the United States during the academic year 1995/96 were from South and East Asia, followed by the middle East, South America, Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania.What fields are t hese large numbers of foreign students studying in? It probably won’t surprise you to learn that the largest number are in the field of engineering.In fact, 21.7% of the total number are studying engineering.Business and management is close behind, however, with a total of 18.9%.The third most popular field was mathematics and computer sciences with 10.3%.As you can see, engineering with 21.7%, business and management with 18.9%, and mathematics and computer sciences with 10.3% comprise about one half of the total number of foreign students.Let’s talk about which academic levels these students can be found in.Foreign students can be found studying at all levels of higher education.As you might expect, the greatest number of them are studying at the undergraduate level?approximately 158,000.The second largest group study at the graduate level and that number is just under 122,000.The rest study at junior colleges or in non-degree programs.It is at the graduate level that foreign students have the most impact.While foreign students comprise only 2.7% of the total U.S.student population, they account for 8.7% of all the graduate students studying at U.S.institutions.Let me give you those percentages again so you can get a better feel for the overall picture.Foreign students make up only 2.75 of the total U.S.student population, but they make up 8.7% of the total graduate student population.Well, I see that’s all the time we have today.We’ll have to leave discussions of the geographic areas these students study in until another time.Now you are going to hear the talk a second time.REPEAT THE TEXTYou now have 3 minutes to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part C.You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.That is the end of Listening Comprehension.SECTION II: Use of EnglishRead the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable word.Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Children who grip their pens too close to the writing point are likely to be at a disadvantage in examinations,(1) _____ to the first serious investigation into the way in which writing technique can dramatically affect educational achievement.The survey of 643 children and adults, aged from pre-school to 40-plus, also suggests(2) _____ pen-holding techniques have deteriorated sharply over one generation, with teachers now paying far(3) ______ attention to correct pen grip and handwriting style.Stephanie Thomas, a learning support teacher(4) ______ findings have been published, was inspired to investigate this area(5) _______ she noticed that those pupils who had the most trouble with spelling(6) ______ had a poor pen grip.While Ms.Thomas could not establish a significantstatistical link(7) ______ pen-holding style and accuracy in spelling, she(8) ______ find huge differences in technique between the young children and the mature adults, and a definite(9) ________ between near-point gripping and slow, illegible writing.People who(10) ______ their pens at the writing point also show other characteristics(11) ______ inhibit learning,(12) _______ as poor posture, leaning too(13) ______ to the desk, using four fingers to grip the pen(14) ______ than three, and clumsy positioning of the thumb (which can obscure(15) ______ is being written.Ms.Thomas believes that the(16) ______ between older and younger writers is(17) ________ too dramatic to be accounted for simply by the possibility that people get better at writing as they grow(18) ________.She attributes it to a failure to teach the most effective methods, pointing out that the differences betweenSECTION III: Reading ComprehensionPart ARead the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or D.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1In recent years, there has been a steady assault on salt from the doctors: salt is bad for you? regardless of your health.Politicians also got on board."There is a direct relationship," US congressman Neal Smith noted, "between the amount of sodium a person consumes and heart disease, circulatory disorders, stroke and even early death."Frightening, if true! But many doctors and medical researchers are now beginning to feel the salt scare has gone too far."All this hue and cry about eating salt is unnecessary," Dr.Dustan insists."For most of us it probably doesn’t make much difference how much salt we eat." Dustan’s most recent short-term study of 150 people showed that those with normal blood pressure experienced no change at all when placed on an extremely low-salt diet, or later when salt was reintroduced.Of the hypertensive subjects, however, half of those on the low-salt diet did experience a drop in blood pressure, which returned to its previous level when salt was reintroduced."An adequate to somewhat excessive salt intake has probably saved many more lives than it has cost in the general population," notes Dr.John ragh."So a recommendation that the whole population should avoid salt makes no sense."Medical experts agree that everyone should practice reasonable "moderation" in salt consumption.For the average person, a moderate amount might run from four to ten grams a day, or roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of a teaspoon.The equivalent of one to two grams of this salt allowance would come from the natural sodium in food.The rest would be added in processing, preparation or at the table.Those with kidney, liver or heart problems may have to limit dietary salt, if their doctor advises.But even the very vocal "low salt" exponent, Dr.Arthur Hull Hayes, Jr.admits that "we do not know whether increased sodium consumption causes hypertension." In fact, there is growing scientific evidence that other factors may be involved: deficiencies in calcium, potassium, perhaps magnesium; obesity (much more dangerous than sodium); genetic predisposition; stress."It is not your enemy," says ragh."Salt is the No.1 natural component of all human tissue, and the idea thatyou don’t ne ed it is wrong.Unless your doctor has proven that you have a salt-related health problem, there is no reason to give it up."1.According to some doctors and politicians, the amount of salt consumed[A] exhibits as an aggravating factor to people in poor health.[B] cures diseases such as stroke and circulatory disorders.[C] correlates highly with some diseases.[D] is irrelevant to people suffering from heart disease.2.From Dr.Dustan’s study we can infer that[A] a low-salt diet may be prescribed for some people.[B] the amount of salt intake has nothing to do with one’s blood pressure.[C] the reduction of salt intake can cure a hypertensive patient.[D] an extremely low-salt diet makes no difference to anyone.3.In the third paragraph, ragh implies that[A] people should not be afraid of taking excessive salt.[B] doctors should not advise people to avoid salt.[C] an adequate to excessive salt intake is recommended for people in disease.[D] excessive salt intake has claimed some victims in the general population.4.The phrase "vocal ...exponent" (line 2, para.4) most probably refers to[A] eloquent doctor.[B] articulate opponent.[C] loud speaker.[D] strong advocate.5.What is the main message of this text?[A] That the salt scare is not justified.[B] That the cause of hypertension is now understood.[C] That the moderate use of salt is recommended.[D] That salt consumption is to be promoted.Part BIn the following article some paragraphs have been removed.For Questions 1 - 5, choose the most suitable paragraph from the list A - F to fit into each of the numbered gaps.There is one paragraph which does not fit in any of the gaps.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.From her vantage point she watched the main doors swing open and the first arrivals pour in.Those who had been at the head of the line paused momentarily on entry, looked around curiously, then quickly moved forward as others behind pressed in.Within moments the central public area of the big branch bank was filled with a chattering, noisy crowd.The building, relatively quiet less than a minute earlier, had become a Babel.Edwina saw a tall heavyset black man wave some dollar bills and declare loudly, "I want to put my money in the bank"1It seemed as if the report about everyone having come to open an account had been accurate after all.Edwina could see the big man leaning back expansively, still holding his dollar bills.His voice cut across the noise of other conversations and she heard him proclaim, "I’m in no hurry.There’s something I’d like you to explain."Two other desks were quickly manned by other clerks.With equal speed, long wide lines of people formed in front of them.Normally, three members of staff were ample to handle new account business, but obviously were inadequate now.Edwina could see Tottenhoe on the far side of the bank and called him on the intercom.She instructed, "Use more desks for new accounts and take all the staff you can spare to man them."2Tottenhoe grumbled in reply, "You realize we can’t possi bly process all these people today, and however many we do will tie us up completely.""I’ve an idea," Edwina said,"that’s what someone has in mind.Just hurry the processing all you can."3First, an application form called for details of residence, employment, social security, and family matters.A specimen signature was obtained.Then proof of identity was needed.After that, the new accounts clerk would take all documents to an officer of the bank for approval and initialing.Finally, a savings passbook was made out or a temporary checkbook issued.Therefore the most new accounts that any bank employee could open in an hour were five, so the three clerks presently working might handle? a total of ninety in one business day, if they kept going at top speed, which was unlikely.4Still the noise within the bank increased.It had become an uproar.A further problem was that the growing mass of arrivals in the central public area of the bank was preventing access to tellers’ counters by other customers.Edw ina could see a few of them outside, regarding the milling scene with consternation.While she watched, several gave up and walked away.Inside the bank some of the newcomers were engaging tellers in conversation and the tellers,?having nothing else to do because of the melee, chatted back.Two assistant managers had gone to the central floor area and were trying to regulate the flood of people so as to clear some space at counters.They were having small success.5She decided it was time for her own intervention.Edwina left the platform and a railed-off staff area and, with difficulty, made her way through the milling crowd to the main front door.A.Yet she knew however much they hurried it would still take ten to fifteen minutes to open any single new account.It always did.The paperwork required that time.B.But still no hostility was evident.Everyone in the now jam-packed bank who was spoken to by members of the staff answered politely and with a smile.It seemed, Edwina thought, as if all who were here had been briefed to be on best behavior.C.A security guard directed him, "Over there for new accounts." The guard pointed to a desk where a clerk?a young girl?sat waiting.She appeared nervous.The big man walked toward her, smiled reassuringly, and sat down.Immediately a press of others moved into a ragged line behind him, waiting for their turn.D.Even leaning close to the intercom, it was hard to hear above the noise.E.Even tripling the present complement of clerks would permit very few more than two hundred and fifty accounts to be opened in a day, yet already,?in the first few minutes of business, the bank was crammed with at least four hundred people,?with still more flooding in, and the line outside, which Edwina rose to check, appeared as long as ever.F.Obviously someone had alerted the press in advance, which explained the presence of the TV camera crew outside.Edwina wondered who had done it.Part CAnswer questions 1-10 by referring to the comments on 3 different cars in the following magazine article.Note: Answer each question by choosing A, B or C and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1.SECTION IV: WritingYou have read an article in a magazine with the following statement in it.Write an article for the same magazine.You should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your argument and include an example.You should write about 250words.Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2."Economic development will inevitably generate industrial waste which in turn will cause pollution to the living environment.Economic prosperity and a clean environment can not coexist.You have to make a choice between the two."To what extent do you agree with the statement?Oral Test(For examiner)Part A: Self-introduction (This task will take about 2 minutes.)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening).Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is … and this is my colleague….He/she is not going to ask you any questions, bu t he/she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is … and …? Thank you.First of all we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves.(Begin with candidate A, then move on to candidate B) Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).Home Town· Where are you from?· How long have you lived there?· What’s it like living there?· How does your home town compare with (place where candidate is currently living)?· Well, that’s int eresting.(19) _______ groups coincides with the abandonment of formal handwriting instruction in classrooms in the sixties."The 30-year-olds showed a huge range of grips,(20) ________ the over 40s group all had a uniform ’tripod’ grip."。
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全国公共英语等级考试(PETS)五级真题试卷But many doctors and medical researchers are now beginning to feel the salt scare has gone too far. "All this hue and cry about eating salt is unnecessary," Dr. Dustan insists. "For most of us it probably doesn’t make much difference how much salt we eat." Dustan’s most recent short-term study of 150 people showed that those with normal blood pressure experienced no change at all when placed on an extremely low-salt diet, or later when salt wasreintroduced. Of the hypertensive subjects, however, half of those on the low-salt diet did experience a drop in blood pressure, which returned to its previous level when salt was reintroduced."An adequate to somewhat excessive salt intake has probably saved many more lives than it has cost in the general population," notes Dr. John H. Laragh. "So a recommendation that the whole population should avoid salt makes no sense."Medical experts agree that everyone should practice reasonable "moderation" in salt consumption. For the average person, a moderate amount might run from four toten grams a day, or roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of a teaspoon. The equivalent of one to two grams of this salt allowance would come from the natural sodium in food. The rest would be added in processing, preparation or at the table.Those with kidney, liver or heart problems may have to limit dietary salt, if their doctor advises. But even the very vocal "low salt" exponent, Dr. Arthur Hull Hayes, Jr. admits that "we do not know whether increased sodium consumption causes hypertension." In fact, there is growing scientific evidence that other factors may be involved: deficiencies in calcium, potassium, perhaps magnesium; obesity (much more dangerous than sodium); genetic predisposition; stress."It is not your enemy," says Dr. Laragh. "Salt is the No. 1 natural component of all human tissue, and the idea that you don't need it is wrong. Unless your doctor has proven that you have a salt-related health problem, there is no reason to give it up."1. According to some doctors and politicians, the amount of salt consumed[A] exhibits as an aggravating factor to people in poor health.[B] cures diseases such as stroke and circulatory disorders.[C] correlates highly with some diseases.[D] is irrelevant to people suffering from heartdisease.2. From Dr. Dustan's study we can infer that[A] a low-salt diet may be prescribed for some people.[B] the amount of salt intake has nothing to do with one's blood pressure.[C] the reduction of salt intake can cure a hypertensive patient.[D] an extremely low-salt diet makes no difference to anyone.3. In the third paragraph, Dr. Laragh implies that[A] people should not be afraid of taking excessive salt.[B] doctors should not advise people to avoid salt.[C] an adequate to excessive salt intake is recommended for people in disease.[D] excessive salt intake has claimed some victims in the general population.4. The phrase "vocal ... exponent" (line 2, para. 4) most probably refers to[A] eloquent doctor.[B] articulate opponent.[C] loud speaker.[D] strong advocate.5. What is the main message of this text?[A] That the salt scare is not justified.[B] That the cause of hypertension is now understood.[C] That the moderate use of salt is recommended.[D] That salt consumption is to be promoted.Part BIn the following article some paragraphs have been removed. For Questions 1 - 5, choose the most suitable paragraph from the list A - F to fit into each of the numbered gaps. There is one paragraph which does not fit in any of thegaps.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.From her vantage point she watched the main doors swing open and the first arrivals pour in. Those who had been at the head of the line paused momentarily on entry, looked around curiously, then quickly moved forward as others behind pressed in. Within moments the central public area of the big branch bank was filled with a chattering, noisy crowd. The building, relatively quiet less than a minute earlier, had become a Babel. Edwina saw a tall heavyset black man wave some dollar bills and declare loudly, "I want to put my money in the bank"1It seemed as if the report about everyone having come to open an account had been accurate after all.Edwina could see the big man leaning back expansively, still holding his dollar bills. His voice cut across the noise of other conversations and she heard him proclaim, "I'm in no hurry. There's something I'd like you to explain."Two other desks were quickly manned by other clerks. With equal speed, long wide lines of people formed in front of them.Normally, three members of staff were ample to handle new account business, but obviously were inadequate now. Edwina couldsee Tottenhoe on the far side of the bank and called him on the intercom. She instructed, "Use more desks for new accounts and take all the staff you can spare to man them."2Tottenhoe grumbled in reply, "You realize we can't possibly process all these people today, and however many we do will tie us up completely.""I've an idea," Edwina said, "that's what someone has in mind. Just hurry the processing all you can."3First, an application form called for details of residence, employment, social security, and family matters. A specimen signature was obtained. Then proof of identity was needed. After that, the new accounts clerk would take all documents to an officer of the bank for approval and initialing. Finally, a savings passbook was made out or a temporary checkbook issued.Therefore the most new accounts that any bank employee could open in an hour were five, so the three clerks presently working might handle a total of ninety in one business day, if they kept going at top speed, which was unlikely.4Still the noise within the bank increased. It had become an uproar.A further problem was that the growing mass of arrivals in the central public area of the bank was preventing access to tellers' counters by other customers. Edwina could see a few of them outside, regarding the milling scene with consternation. While she watched, several gave up and walked away.Inside the bank some of the newcomers were engaging tellers in conversation and the tellers, having nothing else to do because of the melee, chatted back. Two assistant managers had gone to the central floor area and were trying to regulate the flood of people so as to clear some space at counters. They were having small success.5She decided it was time for her own intervention.Edwina left the platform and a railed-off staff area and, with difficulty, made her way through the milling crowd to the main front door.A. Yet she knew however much they hurried it would still take ten to fifteen minutes to open any single new account. Italways did. The paperwork required that time.B. But still no hostility was evident. Everyone in the now jam-packed bank who was spoken to by members of the staff answered politely and with a smile. It seemed, Edwina thought, as if all who were here had been briefed to be on best behavior.C. A security guard directed him, "Over there for new accounts." The guard pointed to a desk where a clerk ? a young girl ? sat waiting. She appeared nervous. The big man walked toward her, smiled reassuringly, and sat down. Immediately a press of others moved into a ragged line behind him, waiting for their turn.D. Even leaning close to the intercom, it was hard to hear above the noise.E. Even tripling the present complement of clerks would permit very few more than two hundred and fifty accounts to be opened in a day, yet already, in the first few minutes of business, the bank was crammed with at least four hundred people, with still more flooding in, and the line outside, which Edwina rose to check, appeared as long as ever.F. Obviously someone had alerted the press in advance, which explained the presence of the TV camera crew outside.Edwina wondered who had done it.Part CAnswer questions 1-10 by referring to the comments on 3 different cars in the following magazine article.Note: Answer each question by choosing A, B or C and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1. Some choices may be required more than once.A=Audi A3 B=Honda Civic C=Rover 216 Which car...has a driver seat that can be adjusted to suit most people?1. ____offers a poor view even when the mirrors are used?2. ____gives the most space for tall passengers in the back?3. ____has a convenient way to extend the space for suitcases?4. ____is most likely to suffer damage to the petrol supply in the case of frontal collision?5. ____offers the most easily tuned radio?6. ____would remain silent in the event of theft?7. ____allows easy access to the back seats?8. ____has the best engine design in terms of saving money?9. ____has its handbook criticised? 10. ____Audi A3Most of our drivers said the A3 was their clear favourite in this group. They described it as refined and comfortable with good handling characteristics and light, precise steering.All the seats were comfortable and the front ones were easy to adjust. Most drivers liked the drivingposition, helped by a good range of steering wheel and seat height adjustments. The main instruments were clear and dashboard controls were well positioned.Mirror coverage was very good but our drivers complained that the view out of the rear was badly hindered by the high rear window line and thick pillars.Getting into the back seats was easy, thanks to a clever seat mechanism, which moves the seat up and forward as well as tilting the backrest. Rear legroom was reasonable but the rear seat was only barely wide enough for three adults.Luggage space was average for this class of car but you have to remove the rear head restraints to fold the rear seat. There were plenty of useful interior stowage spaces.All A3s come with an alarm and immobiliser as standard. Our 'thief' got in through the doors in 20 seconds, But the radio was a non-standard fit, which is likely to deter thieves.The hinges of the rear seats could release in an accident, allowing luggage to crash through into the passenger compartment. Also, the driver's knees could be damaged by stiff structures under the dash.Some parts of the fuel system and electrics would be vulnerable to damage in a frontal collision.Honda CivicHonda says its special VTEC engine has a winning combination of economy and performance, but ourdrivers found it a bit of a curate's egg. It was the most economical of the cars on test, but drivers found it sluggish at low revs, and its acceleration in fifth gear was slow, so overtaking normally meant having to shift down to fourth gear.The driving position was acceptable, but our panel criticised the restricted rear visibility ? the rear window was quite small. Drivers found the back rest supportive but it was not possible to make fine adjustments to the angle. The ride comfort was acceptable, but it wasn't as good as the Audi's or Rover's.The driver's seat didn't slide forward when it was tilted, making rear access awkward from this side. In the back, headroom and legroom was excellent but testers didn't find the seats particularly comfortable.The luggage space was small for this class of car, especially with the rear seats in place. However, folding the rear seat to increase luggage space was easy.Other points identified by our panel included well-placed minor controls, good mirror coverage, but fiddly radio controls.All Civics come with an immobiliser but no alarm. You may want to consider paying extra for an alarm, as our 'thief' broke into through the doors in 13 seconds, and into the engine bay in just five seconds.There were stiff structures under the dash which could damage the driver's knees in anaccident, though there was no problem on the passenger's side. The handbook (like the Audi's) provided advice on using child restraints.Rover 216The 1.6-litre engine had good power delivery at both high and low revs but some drivers complained that it was noisy at high revs. The brakes didn't have very good progression, but drivers like their positive feel.Ride comfort and the handling were praised. But drivers found it difficult to achieve a comfortable driving position. The driver's seat was not height-adjustable, and there was only limited space to rest your clutch foot. Some testers also found the seat backrest uncomfortable. Visibility was marred by the small mirrors. The rear view was also restricted by thick pillars and the small rear window.Getting into the back was tricky because the front seats did not slide forward when tilted. Once in the back, legroom and headroom were poor, and testers complained that their rear seat base was unsupportive.Luggage space was smaller than average for this class of car ? this was compounded by a high boot sill and difficulties in folding the rear seat. But there were large pockets in the doors and rear side panels.The main radio controls were more convenient; they were mounted on the steering wheel so drivers didn'thave to take their hands off the wheel to use them.Our Rover 200s came with an alarm, though this isn't standard on all versions. Our 'thief' broke in through the doors in 15 seconds.Some of the electrics would be vulnerable in a frontal impact. The rear seat hinges could release in an accident, allowing luggage to crash through into the passenger compartment. Also, information in the handbook on using child restraints was inadequate.SECTION IV: WritingYou have read an article in a magazine with the following statement in it. Write an article for the same magazine. You should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your argument and include an example. You should write about 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2."Economic development will inevitably generate industrial waste which in turn will cause pollution to the living environment. Economic prosperity and a clean environment can not coexist. You have to make a choice between the two."To what extent do you agree with the statement?Oral Test(For examiner)Part A: Self-introduction (This task will take about 2 minutes.)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon / evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is …and this is my colleague….He / she is not going to ask you any questions, but he / she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is …and …? Thank you.First of all we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with candidate A, then move on to candidate B) Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).Home Town·Where are you from?·How long have you lived there?·What’s it like living there?·How does your home town compare with (place where candidate is currently living)?·Well, that’s interesting.Familyl What about your family? Could you tell us something about them?Work/ Study·What do you do in (candidate’s home town), do you work or study?(If candidate already working)·What does your work involve?·Is your job something you had always wanted to do?·How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If candidate still at school, college or university)·What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactly are you studying?·What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?·What qualifications will you need to do that?Part B: Collaboration (This part will take about 5 minutes.)(For examiner)DiscussionTopic: Regional PovertyNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of causes for regional poverty. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Causes for Regional Poverty:·lack of natural resources·disorganisation of the economy·out-of-date conventions·climate·geographical position·poor leadership·overpopulation·lack of education(For candidate)What do you think are the main causes for regionalpoverty? Choose three from the list and tell each other why.Causes for Regional Poverty:·lack of natural resources·disorganisation of the economy·out-of-date conventions·climate·geographical position·poor leadership·overpopulation·lack of educationPart C: Presentation (This part will take about 8 minutes.)(For examiner)Interlocutor:Now, in this part of the test I’m going to give each of you a list of three different topics. I’d like you to select one of the topics and give a short presentation of about 2 minutes.When (say the name of Candidate A) has finished talking, I’d like you, (say the name of Candidate B), to ask him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking.All right? Here are your topics.Hand over the T opic Card, A & B, and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate.Now you’ll have 2 minutes to prepare.The candidates are given 2 minutes.All right. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would youbegin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?Listen to the presentation of Candidate A.Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate A) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?Listen to the presentation of Candidate B.Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate B) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate A, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)CLOSUREThe interlocutor winds up the oral test by referring to the topics of both candidates.a. HealthWhat is the relationship between health and personal wealth?b. HobbiesHow can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation?c. PollutionWhat are the main causes of pollution?Topic Card B (For examiner)a. DisciplineHow do you deal with the relation between order and your personal interests?b. LifestyleWhat are the differences in lifestyle between you and your parents?c. EnvironmentWhat is the relationship between man and environment?Topic Card A (For candidate)a. HealthWhat is the relationship between health and personal wealth?b. HobbiesHow can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation?c. Pollution What are the main causes of pollution?Topic Card B (For candidate)a. DisciplineHow do you deal with the relation between order and your personal interests?b.LifestyleWhat are the differences in lifestyle between you and your parents?c. EnvironmentWhat is the relationship between man and environment?。
国家公共英语(五级)笔试历年真题试卷汇编10(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语（五级）笔试历年真题试卷汇编10(题后含答案及解析) 题型有：1.If you are buying a property in France, whether for a permanent or a holiday home, it is important to open a French bank account. Although it is possible to exist on traveller’ s cheques, Eurocheques and credit cards【C1】______by British banks, the【C2】______for these【C3】______can be expensive. The simplest way to pay regular【C4】______, such as electricity, gas or telephone,【C5】______when you are not in residence, is by direct debit (a sum withdrawn from an account) from your French account. To【C6】______a current account, you will need to【C7】______your passport and birth【C8】______ and to provide your address in the United Kingdom. You will be issued with a cheque book within weeks of opening the account. In France it is illegal to be overdrawn. All accounts must be operated【C9】______credit. However, there are no【C10】______charges.Note that cheques【C11】______ longer to clear in France than in Britain, and can only be stopped【C12】______stolen or lost. The easiest way to【C13】______money from a British bank account to a French【C14】______is by bank transfer. You simply provide your British bank with the name, address and【C15】______of your French bank account. The procedure takes about a week and【C16】______ between ￡5 and ￡40 for each transaction,【C17】______on your British bank. 【C18】______, you can transfer money【C19】______a French bank in London. You can also send a sterling cheque (allow at least 12 days for the cheque to be cleared) , Eurocheques or traveller s【C20】______. Finally, it is a good idea to make a friend of your French bank manager. His help can prove invaluable.1．【C1】正确答案：issued2．【C2】正确答案：Fees3．【C3】正确答案：Services4．【C4】正确答案：Bills正确答案：particularly 6．【C6】正确答案：open 7．【C7】正确答案：show 8．【C8】正确答案：certificate 9．【C9】正确答案：in 10．【C10】正确答案：bank 11．【C11】正确答案：take 12．【C12】正确答案：if 13．【C13】正确答案：transfer 14．【C14】正确答案：one 15．【C15】正确答案：number正确答案：costs17．【C17】正确答案：depending18．【C18】正确答案：Alternatively19．【C19】正确答案：Via20．【C20】正确答案：chequesSection III Reading Comprehension (50 minutes)Part ADirections: Read the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.To produce the upheaval in the United States that changed and modernized the domain of higher education from the mid-1860’ s to the mid-1880’s, three primary causes interacted. The mergence of a half-dozen leaders in education provided the personal force that was needed. Moreover, an outcry for a fresher, more practical, and more advanced kind of instruction arose among the alumni and friends of nearly all of the old colleges and grew into a movement that overrode all conservative opposition. The aggressive “Young Yale” movement appeared, demanding partial alumni control, a more liberal spirit, and a broader course of study. The graduates of Harvard University simultaneously rallied to relieve the University’s poverty and demand new enterprise. Education was pushing toward higher standard in the East by throwing off church leadership everywhere, and in the West by finding a wider range of studies and a new sense of public duty. The old-style classical education received its most crushing blow in the citadel of Harvard University, where Dr. Charles Elliot, a young captain of thirty-five, son of a former treasurer of Harvard led the progressive forces. Five revolutionary advances were made during the five years of Dr. Elliot administration. They were the elevation and amplification of entrance requirements, the enlargement of the curriculum and the development of the elective system, the recognition of graduate study in the liberal arts, the raising of professional training inlaw, medicine, and engineering to a postgraduate level, and the fostering of greater maturity in student life. Standards of admission were sharply advanced in 1872 -1873 and 1876-1877. By the appointment of a dean to take charge of student affairs, and a wise handling of discipline, the undergraduates were led to regard themselves more as young gentlemen and less as young animals. One new course of study after another was opened up—science, music, the history of the fine arts, advanced Spanish, political economy, physics, classical philology, and international law.21．The passage mainly deals with______.A．innovations in the United States’ s higher education in the late 1800sB．Harvard University graduates’ successC．the development of Harvard UniversityD．the aggressive “Young Yale” movement正确答案：A22．Which of the following is one of the causes of the educational innovations?A．Efforts made by church leaders.B．Rallies held by graduates of Harvard University.C．Demand for a more advanced mode of teaching among the graduates of the old colleges.D．The limitation of the range of studies.正确答案：C23．According to the passage, what can be inferred about Harvard University before the innovations?A．Courses were more practical.B．Educators laid great stress on the maturity in student life.C．Admission standards were higher.D．Students were younger.正确答案：B24．Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about old-style classical education?A．Most students majored in law.B．The courses were too difficult.C．The curriculum was not reasonable.D．Students could get Master’ s degree in the liberal arts.正确答案：C25．Which of the following is not true?A．Several leaders in education made great efforts to promote the educational innovations.B．Church leaders influenced education a lot before the progressive changed.C．College entrance requirements were elevated in the late 1800s.D．The sense of public duty was neglected in the late 1800s.正确答案：DIn recent years, there has been an increasing awareness of the inadequacies of the judicial system in the United States. Costs are staggering both for the taxpayers and the litigants and, the litigants, or parties, have to wait sometimes many years before having their day in court. Many suggestions have been made concerning methods of ameliorating the situation but, as in most branches of government, changes come slowly. One suggestion that has been made in order to maximize the efficiency of the systems is to allow districts that have an overabundance of pending cases to borrow judges from other districts that do not have such a backlog. Another suggestion is to use pretrial conferences, in which the judge meets in his chambers with the litigants and their attorneys in order to narrow the issues, limit the witnesses, and provide for a more orderly trial. The theory behind pretrial conferences is that judges will spend less time on each case and parties will more readily settle before trial when they realize the adequacy of their claims and their opponents’evidence. Unfortunately, at least one study had shown that pretrial conferences actually use more judicial time than they save, rarely result in pretrial settlements, and actually result in higher damage settlements. Many states have now established another method, small-claims courts, in which cases over small sums of money can be disposed of with considerable dispatch. Such proceedings cost the litigants almost nothing. In California , for example, the parties must appear before the judge without the assistance of counsel. The proceedings are quite informal and there is no pleading —the litigants need to make only a one-sentence statement of their claim. By going to this type of courts, the plaintiff waives any right to jury trial and the right to appeal the decision. In coming years, we can expect to see more and more innovations in the continuing effort to remedy a situation which must be remedied if the citizens who have valid claims are going to be able to have their day in court.26．The word “litigants” in Paragraph 1 refers to______.A．judgesB．attorneysC．persons concerned in a lawsuitD．government officials正确答案：C27．The word “backlog” in Paragraph 2 means______.A．burdenB．a group of pending cases that were not dealt with at the proper timeC．litigantD．situation正确答案：B28．The suggestions or methods of improving the judicial system in the United States mentioned in the passage include all the following except______.A．to allow districts that have an overabundance of pending cases to borrow judges from other districtsB．to establish small-claims courtsC．to request plaintiffs to waive the right to jury trial and the right to appeal the decisionD．to use pretrial conferences正确答案：C29．Which of the following is true?A．Lawsuit costs are usually quite high both for the taxpayers and the litigants.B．To use pretrial conferences proves to be quite feasible in maximizing the efficiency of the judicial system in US.C．At present, most litigants prefer small-claims courts in US because cases can be settled with considerable dispatch.D．It is possible to have one’ s case heard by a jury if the litigant is not satisfied with the small-claims court’ s decision.正确答案：A30．The purpose of writing this article is______.A．to show the inadequacies of the judicial system in the United StatesB．to compare different suggestionsC．to find the advantages and disadvantages of the judicial system in the United StatesD．to discuss the methods of ameliorating the judicial system in the United States 正确答案：DIn 1959 the average American family paid $ 989 for a year’ s supply of food. In 1972 the family paid $ 1,311. That was a price increase of nearly one third. Every family has had this sort of experience. Everyone agrees that the cost of feeding a family has risen sharply. But there is less agreement when reasons for the rise are being discussed. Who is really responsible?Many blame the fanners who produce thevegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, and cheese that are stored for sale. According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the farmer’ s share of the $ 1,311 spent by the family in 1972 was $ 521. This was thirty-one percent more than the farmer had received in 1959. But farmers claim that this increase was very small compared to the increase in their cost of living. Farmers tend to blame others for the sharp rise in food prices. They particularly blame those who process the farm products after the products leave the farm. These include truck drivers, meat packers, manufacturers of packages and other food containers, and the owners of stores where food is sold. They are among the “middlemen” who stand between the farmer and the people who buy and eat the food. Are middlemen the ones to blame for rising food prices? Of the $ 1,311 family food bill in 1972, middlemen received $ 790, which was thirty-three percent more than they had received in 1959. It appears that the middlemen’s profit has increased more than the farmer’ s. But some economists claim that the middlemen’ s actual profit was very low. According to economists at the First National City Bank, the profit for meat packers and food stores amounted to less than one percent. During the same period all other manufacturers were making a profit of more than five percent. By comparison with other members of the economic system, both farmers and middlemen have profited surprisingly little from the rise in food prices.Who then is actually responsible for the size of the bill a housewife must pay before she carries the food from the store? The economists at First National City Bank have an answer to give housewives, but many people will not like it. These economists blame the housewife herself for the jump in food prices. They say that food costs more now because women don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen. Women prefer to buy food which has already been prepared before it reaches the market.31．What is the main topic of this passage?A．Food supply.B．Profit earned by farmers, middlemen, and housewives.C．Reasons for the food price increase.D．Economists’ attitudes.正确答案：C32．According to the passage, the following groups of people are mentioned to have been blamed for rising food prices except______.A．farmersB．middlemenC．housewivesD．economists正确答案：D33．According to the economists, who is actually responsible for the jump infood prices?A．Farmers.B．Housewives.C．Middlemen.D．The owners of stores.正确答案：B34．For the middlemen, which of the following is NOT true?A．They refer to truck drivers, meat packers, manufacturers of packages and other food containers, and the owners of stores where food is sold.B．Their profit is lower than supposed.C．They stand between the farmers and the people who buy and eat the food.D．They make the same profit as the farmers.正确答案：D35．Farmers should not be blamed for the rise because______.A．they produce the vegetables and other thingsB．they get only a small share in the profitC．they work very hardD．their cost of living has also risen正确答案：DPart BDirections: In the following article some paragraphs have been removed. For Questions 66-70, choose the most suitable paragraph from the list A-F to fit into each of the numbered gaps. There is one paragraph which does not fit in any of the gaps. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Millions of man-hours are lost to industry through employees suffering backache or strain caused by operating poorly designed machines and vehicles or moving awkward and heavy loads. Production is also interrupted by injury from other causes, such as vibration and excessive noise【R1】______ But help is coming from a perhaps unexpected quarter for companies prepared to plan their workshops and manufacturing lines to take account of these hazards. The necessary information is emerging from a recently formed team of Ministry of Defense scientists at the Army Personnel Research Establishment at Farnborough. They are measuring factors which limit a soldier’s ability to cope with advanced technical equipment and new types of vehicles, or to carry out routine jobs under difficult working conditions. The problems of the factory and office manager may at first sight seem distant from those of the Army.【R2】______ A task force of 120 physiologists, biologists, computer scientists, technologists and soldiers is therefore looking for the point at which human factors set the limit to the use of technology.It is the stage at which no matter how advanced the engineering, it is the man who caused the complicated equipment to fail. Dr. John Nelms, director of the establishment, says: “In an era when there is almost nothing the engineer can not build, man is the limiting factor. The research program marks a new stage in the evolution of the army in looking at how best to make the soldier and technology compatible. If we do not get the relationship right, the next battlefield could be a shambles. To meet the vast range of occupational hazards faced by the armed forces, the research group is measuring the limits imposed by physical stress arising from heat and cold, noise and vibration, psychological pressure, and the operational stress of putting high technology system into battleground conditions. The army also has an obligation during peacetime and training exercises to ensure that its men are exposed to greater risks to, say, hearing than those encountered in a well-run industry. Trials to discover how stress cuts the efficiency of a man with a guided missile or a new tank electronic control and firing system, perhaps by reducing his “hit rate” from 100 percent to only 50, may appear to be a special requirement. But it is also relevant to the introduction in industry and commerce of new technologies with keyboard controls and visual displays.【R3】______ Different patterns of noise are measured at Farnborough because damage to hearing is produced in various ways. Impulse noise from gunfire produces high pressures on the ear of a short duration, making the effects on the ear difficult to measure. For instance, a rifle shot produces a maximum pressure of 160 decibels, lasting less than a hundredth of a second, at the ear of the marksman, whereas a typical industrial noise might reach an average level of 90 decibels over most of the working day. Some idea of those noise levels is given by what a person hears about 20 feet from a roadway—from motorcycles it is 89 decibels, cars 87 decibels, light commercial vehicles 88 and heavy lorries 92. The effect on the body of lifting, loading and carrying objects is perhaps the work that has the widest common application to industry and the Army.But the methods used today by the research team and the trials section—a group of regular soldiers seconded for two years for this work—to measure physiological limitations imposed by physical stress and strain are far from usual.The measurements involve monitoring muscle fatigue by analyzing the bioelectric signals produced during movement and examination of the energy being expended and the muscle strength. 【R4】______ Particular tasks scrutinized at Farnborough include such things as the physiological strain in loading 120 mm ammunition within the turret workplace intended for a new tank design. The importance of this type of study was underlined by an analysis of the prototype of an advanced new armored vehicle, which the specialists in human engineering showed could only be operated by about 5 percent of the men in the Army.【R5】______ It will provide further valuable material for the scientific discipline known as ergonomics—fitting the job to the workers—to which several university and polytechnic research groups have also made important contributions.A. Although these occupational hazards are well recognized eliminating them is another matter, and they are not problems that disappear overnight by a wave of the magic wand of new technology.B. New advances in technology requires specialist research into the best way to operate sophisticated equipment.C. Indeed, the military research emergedbecause the generals foresaw that the development of a wide range of new equipment, including man-operated guided missiles and suits for protection against nuclear, chemical and biological dangers, had important implications for the efficiency of the soldier on the battlefield.D. The psychological fear of the battlefield may be missing, but measurements of the degree to which an operator’ s skill is impaired by constant noise and other stressful interruptions are of concern to all businessmen.E. An indication of the stress on the cardiovascular system is made by recording variation in heart rates during work. A tiny tape recorder attached to the individual’ s clothing logs the signals.F. Much of this information is being compiled as manuals that will be available to industry as well as suppliers of defense equipment to the Ministry of Defense.36．正确答案：A37．正确答案：C38．正确答案：D39．正确答案：E40．正确答案：FPart CDirections: Answer questions 71-80 by referring to the following games.Note: Answer each question by choosing A, B or C and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1. Some choices may be required more than once.A = HallucinogensB = CocaineC = Alcohol Which drug. . .may slow down body functions? 【P1】______can lead to the drivers’ distorted perception of reality? 【P2】______may influence the drivers’vision negatively? 【P3】______is psychologically addictive to those chronic uses? 【P4】______can cause the impairment of driving? 【P5】______can cause difficulty focusing? 【P6】______can make drivers dissociate from the environment? 【P7】______can make drivers easily irritated? 【P8】______can affect how drivers think, feel and act? 【P9】______maystimulate drivers to flee in their cars? 【P10】______A The term “hallucinogen” describes any drug that radically changes a person’ s mental state by distorting the perception of reality to the point where, at high doses, hallucinations occur. Normal sensitivity is usually restored after abstaining for several consecutive days. Chronic users may also become psychologically dependent on hallucinogens. Psychological dependence exists when a drug is so central to a person’s thoughts, emotions, and activities that the need to continue its use mats to a craving or compulsion. According to the National Survey on Drug Abuse, four million Americans used hallucinogens in 1982. Presumably most of them drive. Paul Fishbein of Phoenix House in New York City, one of the nation’s largest residential drug-treatment facilities, describes the driver-impairing impact of phencyclidine (PCP or “ angel dust” ), a depressant with hallucinogenic effects: “After the first few hits (drags) of a PCP-laced joint, “ he explains, “you have to look at the floor to see where your feet are. A few more hits and you dissociate from the environment. When a person drives under the influence of PCP, LSD or other hallucinogens, he may stop in the middle of a freeway to look at his map. Everything else going on him is not part of his experience—so why should he care about other cars?”B The changes in a person’ s perception, mood, and thinking during cocaine intoxication are particularly relevant to driving skills. The most dramatic effects of cocaine with respect to driving are on vision. Cocaine may cause a higher sensitivity to light, halos around objects, and difficulty focusing. Users have also reported blurred vision, glare problems, and hallucinations, particularly “snow lights”—weak flashes or movements of light in the peripheral field of vision, which tend to make drivers swerve toward or away from the lights. Some users have also reported auditory hallucinations (e. g. ring bells) and old factory hallucinations (e. g. smell of smoke or gasoline). Many users say that cocaine actually improves their driving ability, which is not surprising because the drug induces euphoria and feelings of increased mental and physical abilities. Such self-reports must be accepted with caution, however, since these effects of cocaine are short-lived and are often followed by fatigue and lassitude. Cocaine can also heighten irritability, excitability, and startle response. Users have reported that sudden sounds, such as horns or sirens, have caused them severe anxiety coupled with rapid steering or braking reactions, even when the source of the sound was not in the immediate vicinity of their vehicles. Suspiciousness, distrust, and paranoia—other reactions to cocaine—have prompted users to flee in their cars or drive evasively. Everyone surveyed reported attention lapses while driving and ignoring relevant stimuli such as changes in traffic signals. In May 1983 Dr. Mark Gold, medical director of Fair Oaks Hospital in Summit, N. J. , set up a telephone hot line for cocaine users, which in eight months received some 220, 000 calls. “Cocaine users tell us they have such a feeling of power and mastery when they’ re on the drug that they think they can do things with the car they can’t do, “says Gold. “With cocaine,” exulted a 30-year-old ad executive, “ I can go a hundred miles an hour and give death a finger in the eye. “ Such drivers present a horrifying highway hazard.C What does alcohol do to a driver that makes driving so dangerous? How does it affect driving skills? Alcohol impairs driving skills. Alcohol is a depressant drug that slowsdown body functions. The amount of alcohol in the blood at any point in time is referred to as the Alcohol Concentration (AC) level. The greater the amount of alcohol in the blood the higher the AC level and greater the impairment of driving. Even at very low AC levels (. 01 -. 04), important body functions and skills can be affected. At higher AC levels (. 05 and above) these functions become greatly impaired. Those functions most directly related to driving include coordination and balance, vision, steering, perception, processing of information, attention and judgment. It is important to remember that there is no safe level of alcohol that a person can assume will not impair driving performance. Alcohol can affect how we think, feel and act.41．A．B．C．正确答案：C42．A．B．C．正确答案：A43．A．B．C．正确答案：B44．A．B．C．正确答案：A 45．A．B．C．正确答案：C 46．A．B．C．正确答案：B 47．A．B．C．正确答案：A 48．A．B．C．正确答案：B 49．A．B．C．正确答案：C 50．A．B．C．正确答案：B。
公共英语（pets）五级考试真题1
Section I Listening ComprehensionThis section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English.You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them.There are three parts in this section, Part A , Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first answer the questions in your test booklet, not on the ANSWER SHEET.At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started. Part A You will hear a conversation between a student, Mr.Wang, and his tutor, Dr.Wilson.As you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling True or False.You will hear the conversation ONLY ONCE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1-10.1.Dr.Wilson and Mr.Wang have met before.TRUE/FALSE2.Wang prefers to live with an Englishfamily.TRUE/FALSE3.Wang intends to study how computer is used for language translation.TRUE/FALSE4.Back in his own country Mr.Wang studied C-language and chemistry.TRUE/FALSE5.Wang has some experience inCAD.TRUE/FALSE6.Dr.Wilson is satisfied with Wang’s past experience.TRUE/FALSE7.Wang has little knowledge of the phonetic processing system.TRUE/FALSE8.Wang decides to take courses and pass exams.TRUE/FALSE9.Dr.Wilson suggests that Wang should extend his stay at the university.TRUE/FALSE10.Dr.Wilson asks Wang to do a little more research before deciding on his project.TRUE/FALSE Tapescript:考试⼤论坛 Hearing a knock on the door] Come in please.Good morning Dr.Wilson.Good morning Wang.So nice to see you again.Take a seat...why don’t you, please.When did you get to the university?mwmi arrived yesterday.Well...Are you living in the college?No, I am with an English family...actually...because I want to improve my speaking.WmwOh, fine.Right, did you take a language proficiency test before you came?Yes.Uhh...my Overall Band is 6, but...unfortunately my speaking is only 5.OK, you know, here in this university, you have to take our own English test before you attend any lectures.So, first of all, what we’ve got to do is, we have to make an arrangement for the test date.Umm...will tomorrow be all right for you?mw Yeah, I have time tomorrow morning.Good, then.Tomorrow at ten.I don’t think the test will be any problem for you.Now, let’s make sure you make full use of your time here.Let’s put it like this.What exactly do you want to accomplish in the next 12 months? mi’m interested in computer language translation, I mean, from English to Chinese and Chinese to English.I’ll try, if possible, to produce a software or a device which can serve as an interpreter.WMYes, could you be a bit more specific about...er...the device?For instance, when, you talk to the device in English it will translate your words into Chinese and viceversa.WmwmwUhuh...do you mean it’ll be as competent as...er...a human interpreter?Yes...well, I’ll let it deal with general situations, at least.Fascinating...and how big will the device itself be, do you think?The size of a cigarette pack, I think.So people can put it in their pocket.Really.Well, that could be a Ph.D project.Tell me what you have done so far.In my four years of undergraduate study, I studied electronics, advancedMmathematics, hardware designing, some computer languages and program writing.Yes, but have you done anypractical jobs? I mean, have you written anyWprograms for practical use?I was involved in a project for CAD in a shipyard.mwThe computer aided design.That was probably a good experience, but, unfortunately, it may not help your present project much.Are you familiar with C-language?No.mwUhuh...the phonetic processing system, do you know how such a system works?What do you mean by "phonetic processing system?"mwWell, you know, English is spoken by different people with different accents.Your English accent is different from mine, and of course mine is not the same as my colleagues’.So as I see it, your device would have to be able to recognise and understand different accents.Oh, I see.I think I can learn C-language and a phonetic processing systemMhere.Well, that’s probably true, but you’ve got only 12 months and you want aWdegree, don’t you?Yes.mwOK, so there’re two ways of studying for a degree here.You either take six courses, pass their exams and have your dissertation accepted or the other way is you do some research work and submit your project report.mwmwI think I’ll take the second way.Fine, but are you sure you can finish your project in 12 months?I don’t know, but I can work 12 hours a day and 7 days a week.Well, I’d suggest you spend some time in our library, trying to find out what other students have done before and perhaps re-consider your own project, to some extent.You might narrow your research area, concentrating on solving one or two major problems.And, it’d be a good idea to talk to your colleagues in the lab, first.Anyway, I’m sure we can work out something good.Shall I see you again in three days’ time?All right.I’ll go away and do some thinking.Then I’ll talk to you about myMnew plan.Good.See you then.WMThank you.Bye-bye. You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part A,Part B:You will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D.You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.Questions 1 - 3 are based on the following talk.You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1 - 3. 1.What does the speaker suggest that the students should do during the term?[A] Consult with her frequently.[B] Use the computer regularly.[C] Occupy the computer early.[D] Wait for one’s turn patiently. 2.What service must be paid for?[A] Computer classes.[B] Training sessions.[C] Laser printing.[D] Package borrowing. 3.What is the talk mainly about?[A] Computer lab services.[B] College library facilities.[C] The use of micro-computers.[D] Printouts from the laser printer. Tapescript来源：考试⼤ Right, everybody.Welcome to Central College library services.My name’s Kathy Jenkins.I’ll give you a brief introduction to the library.We have a well-stocked bank of resources which are in three main locations: the library itself, with books and periodicals; the self-access language centre, with audio and video material; and the micro-computer lab.I’ll start with the micro-computer lab, or micro-lab as we call it.It is fitted with 24 personal computers. If you are a member of the library, you may borrow CALL discs in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian as well as English.By the way, CALL stands for computer aided language learning: C A double L, "CALL", for short.You may also borrow a range of word processing and desktop publishing packages.All disks are, of course, strictly for use in the micro-lab only.If you wish to print anything you should use one of the five machines around the outside of the room.Four are connected to dot matrix printers, one is connected to the laser printer.If you want a top quality printout from the laser printer, come and see myself or any of the library staff.Dot-matrix printouts are free but there is a charge for using the laser printer. There is always a queue to get to the terminals towards the end of e in and get to know how to use the computers early in the term and use them regularly, rather than just before exams and essay deadlines, in order to avoid delay or disappointment.Training sessions are held on a regular basis, on the first and third Thursday of each month, and are free to full-time students of the college.See you there.Now, any questions? You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 3. Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university lecturer.As you listen, you must answer Questions 1 -10 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on the right.You will hear the talk TWICE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1 to 10.1.What’s the average annual increase of foreign student population in the period between 1985 and 1990 in terms of percentage?2.Which part of the world contributed to an increase between 94/95 and 95/96?3.When will the speaker talk about the economic and political changes?4.What will the speaker discuss first?5.Where do the three largest groups of students come from?6.What’s the number of students from Malaysia?7.Which is the most popular field of study?8.What’s the percentage of students in business and management?9.In terms of academic levels, in which level do we find the smallest number?10.In summary, what did the speaker talk about? Tapescript考试⼤(www．Examda。
2023年全国英语等级考试五级真题及答案
2023年全国英语等级考试五级真题及答案2023年全国英语等级考试五级真题及答案Part I Listening Comprehension (25%)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.1. A) In a clothing store.B) In a bank.C) In a library.D) In a supermarket.2. A) The woman already has plans for the evening.B) The woman would like to go with the man.C) The woman doesn't like concerts.D) The woman prefers classical music.3. A) The woman doesn't care for travelling.B) The woman prefers to travel by plane.C) The woman enjoys seeing different places.D) The woman has never been on a plane.4. A) She doesn't know how to swim.B) She doesn't have time to go swimming.C) She doesn't enjoy swimming as much as before.D) She rarely goes swimming now.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Conversation One5. A) The woman has already bought a ticket.B) The woman is unable to attend the concert.C) The woman's friend couldn't get a ticket.D) The woman wants to buy a ticket for her friend.6. A) $50.B) $25.C) $15.D) $65.7. A) The concert is sold out.B) There are still tickets available for the concert.C) The man can help the woman get a refund.D) The man also wants to buy a ticket for the concert.8. A) Go to the concert together.B) Attend a different concert.C) Have dinner together.D) Go to the movies instead.Conversation Two9. A) The weather.B) Their work schedules.C) The traffic condition.D) Their colleague's wedding.10. A) Rainy.B) Windy.C) Snowy.D) Sunny.B) Cancel the meeting.C) Finish the meeting earlier.D) Hold the meeting indoors.12. A) They've already booked a meeting room.B) They'll have to move the meeting outdoors.C) They're waiting for further information.D) They have to cancel the meeting.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Passage One13. A) A spicy dish.B) A traditional dessert.C) A famous cake.D) A popular soup.B) The unique architecture in the city.C) The diversity of its local cuisine.D) The cultural festivals held annually.15. A) It offers an unforgettable dining experience.B) It is famous for its amazing beaches.C) It has a rich history and cultural heritage.D) It is influenced by various culinary traditions.Passage TwoQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) It helps to develop essential skills.B) It provides practical work experience.C) It enhances students' employability.D) It prepares students for college life.17. A) Learn about other cultures.B) Improve their language skills.C) Make more friends.D) Enjoy a relaxing break.18. A) Assist their teachers in class.B) Complete a project independently.C) Shadow professionals in their field of interest.D) Work part-time to earn extra pocket money.Passage ThreeQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It was composed during the Ming Dynasty.B) It is one of the best-loved Chinese operas.C) It tells the story of an ancient love affair.D) It is known for its beautiful musical scores.20. A) Ji'er.B) Zhaojun.C) Wang Zhaojun.D) Kong Mingsi.21. A) The customs and traditions of Ancient China.B) The story of a legendary female musician.C) The beauty standards during the Tang Dynasty.D) The role of music in Chinese cultural heritage.Part II Reading Comprehension (40%)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 22 to 31 are based on the following passage.America's National Toy Hall of Fame has been ___22___ inspiring and interactive toys since 1998. Each year, a collection of finalists is ___23___, and the final inductees are selected based on their ___24___, longevity, and ability to foster creativity and imagination. Here are a few ___25___ inductees that have left a lasting impact on generations of children.1. Lego: As one of the most ___26___ and recognized toy brands in the world, Lego has been a favorite of both kids and adults ___27___ its creation in 1932. The iconic interlocking bricks allow endless possibilities and ___28___ in building structures.2. Barbie: Introduced in 1959, Barbie has become a cultural ___29___. With her wide range of careers and stylish outfits, Barbie has empowered generations of young girls to ___30___ their dreams and embrace diversity.3. Play-Doh: This modeling compound first hit the shelves in the 1950s, and it has since become a beloved toy for children ___31___ the world. Play-Doh encourages hands-on creativity and is often used for sculpting and art projects.A) choice B) chosen C) record D) renowned E) recognize F) famous G) expanded H) selected I) recognizing J) diversity K) famous L) around M) manufactures N) launching O) inspiredSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in oneof the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Questions 32 to 41 are based on the following passage.[A] 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the National English Level Examination in China. To celebrate this milestone, the examination board has prepared a series of exciting events and improvements for candidates.[B] One significant change is the introduction of an online practice platform. Candidates can now access a wide range of practice materials, including sample test papers, listening exercises, and interactive reading comprehension tasks. The platform aims to provide a more convenient and efficient way to prepare for the examination.[C] In addition to the traditional paper-based examination, a computer-based test format will be offered as an alternative option. This change not only meets the needs of candidates who are more comfortable with computer-based assessments but also aligns with the current trend of online examinations.[D] To enhance the examination experience, a new mobile application will be launched. Candidates can download the app to stay updated with the latest examination news, access study resources, and even take short quizzes for self-assessment.[E] Furthermore, a series of workshops and seminars will be organized in major cities across the country. These events will feature experienced examiners who will provide valuable tips and strategies for different sections of the examination. Candidates will have the opportunity to interact with experts in the field and gain insights into effective test-taking techniques.[F] Recognizing the importance of feedback, the examination board has designed a comprehensive feedback system. After the examination, candidates will receive detailed feedback reports, highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement. This personalized feedback aims to assist candidates in identifying their weaknesses and developing effective study plans.[G] In commemoration of the 25th anniversary, a series of celebratory events will be held throughout the year. From special exhibitions showcasing the history of the examination to inspiring keynote speeches by influential figures in the education sector, these events aim to foster a sense of pride and achievement among candidates who have successfully completed the examination in previous years.32. The introduction of the online practice platform.33. The availability of a computer-based test format.34. The launch of a new mobile application.35. The organization of workshops and seminars.36. The design of a comprehensive feedback system.37. The celebration of the 25th anniversary.38. The convenience and efficiency of the online platform.39. The opportunity to interact with experienced examiners.40. The provision of detailed feedback reports.41. The fostering of a sense of pride and achievement.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A), B), C), and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 42 to 46 are based on the following passage.The increasing popularity of online shopping has impacted traditional retail stores significantly. Consumers nowadays enjoy the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their homes and having products delivered directly to their doorsteps. This shift in consumer behavior has led to the decline of physical stores and mall traffic. However, experts argue that physical retail stores still have their advantages and will continue to play a vital role in the shopping experience.In physical stores, customers have the opportunity to see, touch, and try on products before making a purchase. This tactile experience is especially important for certain items like clothing, footwear, and cosmetics, where fit, texture, and color accuracy are crucial factors in the decision-making process. In addition, physical stores give customers the chance to interact with knowledgeable sales associates who can provide personalized assistance, recommend products, and answer questions.Furthermore, retail stores offer immediate gratification. Customers can take their purchase home immediately instead of waiting for it to be shipped. This instant availability of products is appealing and satisfies the desire for immediate ownership. Physical stores also provide an environment for social interaction. People can meet friends, enjoy a meal or a cup of coffee, and spend a day out while browsing the products in a physical store. This social aspect cannot be replicated in an online shopping experience.42. What impact has online shopping had on traditional retail stores?43. What do physical stores offer that online shopping cannot replicate?44. What advantages do physical stores have for certain items?45. What is an appealing aspect of physical stores for customers?46. What social aspect do physical stores provide?Passage TwoQuestions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage.Living in a digital age, the ability to speak English has become more essential than ever. English is the global language of communication,business, and travel, and having a high level of proficiency in English can open up countless opportunities.Firstly, English proficiency greatly enhances employment prospects. In today's global economy, many multinational companies require employees to have strong English skills. English is often the language used in international conferences, business negotiations, and presentations. Having excellent English communication skills can give individuals a competitive edge and increase their chances of being hired by prestigious multinational corporations.Secondly, English is the key to accessing a wealth of information. A significant amount of knowledge, research articles, books, and online resources are available in English. Being able to comprehend and communicate in English allows individuals to stay informed, engage in intellectual discussions, and access reputable sources of information in various fields.Lastly, English proficiency enables individuals to connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds. English is the bridge between individuals with diverse linguistic backgrounds, enabling them to share their ideas, opinions, and experiences. It promotes multicultural understanding and fosters global collaboration.47. What is the importance of English proficiency in the digital age?48. How does English proficiency benefit employment prospects?49. What resources are available in English?50. What does English proficiency enable individuals to do?51. What does English act as a bridge between?。
2023年公共英语五级考试真题
2023年公共英语五级考试真题全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Public English Level Five Exam 2023Reading ComprehensionPart A1. Read the text below and answer the questions that follow."Climate change is a pressing issue that affects everyone on the planet. Scientists have warned that if we do not take immediate action to reduce our carbon emissions, the consequences could be catastrophic. The Earth's temperature is rising at an alarming rate, leading to more frequent and severe natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts. It is essential that we all take responsibility for our actions and work together to combat climate change."Question 1: According to the text, what is the main consequence of climate change?Question 2: Why is it important for everyone to take responsibility for their actions in relation to climate change?Part B2. Read the text below and answer the questions that follow."Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed many aspects of our lives, from self-driving cars to virtual assistants. While AI has the potential to make our lives easier and more convenient, it also raises ethical concerns. Some experts argue that AI could lead to job loss and increased inequality, while others believe that it could improve productivity and create new job opportunities."Question 1: What are some of the potential benefits of artificial intelligence, according to the text?Question 2: What are some of the ethical concerns raised by the use of artificial intelligence?WritingPart A3. Write an essay (200-250 words) discussing the impact of social media on society. In your essay, consider both the positive and negative effects of social media and provide examples to support your arguments.Part B4. Write a letter (150-200 words) to a local newspaper expressing your concerns about the lack of recycling facilities in your community. In your letter, explain why recycling is important and suggest ways that the local government could improve recycling initiatives.Listening ComprehensionPart A5. Listen to the audio clip and answer the questions that follow.Question 1: What is the main topic of the audio clip?Question 2: What are some of the solutions proposed for addressing the issue discussed in the audio clip?Part B6. Listen to the audio clip and complete the sentences below.Sentence 1: The speaker suggests that the best way to reduce carbon emissions is by...Sentence 2: The speaker believes that artificial intelligence has the potential to...SpeakingPart A7. In this section, you will be asked to discuss a topic related to current events. You will have 2 minutes to prepare and 1-2 minutes to speak.Part B8. In this section, you will be presented with a scenario and asked to respond. You will have 1 minute to prepare and 1-2 minutes to speak.Good luck!篇22023 Public English Level 5 ExamPart I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At a bank.B. At a post office.C. At a restaurant.D. At a library.2. A. Two days.B. Three days.C. Four days.D. Five days.3. A. Bob.B. Jack.C. Mark.D. Tom.4. A. No, he doesn't.B. Yes, he does.C. He prefers basketball.D. He likes both.5. A. A cook.B. A doctor.C. A teacher.D. A policeman.6. A. In a cafe.B. At a cinema.C. In a park.D. At a concert.7. A. Go to the concert.B. Study for the exam.C. Visit the museum.D. Meet the professor.8. A. Sunday.B. Monday.C. Wednesday.D. Thursday.9. A. In a hotel.B. In a restaurant.C. In an office.D. In a classroom.10. A. Numbers.B. Colors.C. Animals.D. Countries.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage. The passage will be read twice. After you hear the passage, you are to answer the questions. Read the questions and the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the questions you have heard.11. Why did the woman miss the train?A. She overslept.B. She was stuck in traffic.C. She had car trouble.D. She lost her ticket.12. Where is the woman going now?A. To the airport.B. To the hotel.C. To the station.D. To the restaurant.13. What is the weather like today?A. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Windy.D. Cloudy.14. How long will it take her to get there?A. 20 minutes.B. 30 minutes.C. 45 minutes.D. 1 hour.Part II Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: In this section, there are four passages followed by questions or incomplete statements. Read the passages carefully, then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Passage 1Wind energy has been a popular source of power in many countries for years. Large turbines are used to generate electricity from the wind. Wind power has many advantages – it is clean, renewable and does not pollute the environment. However, one of the main disadvantages of wind power is that turbines can be noisy and can be harmful to birds and bats.15. Why is wind power popular in many countries?Passage 2The Great Wall of China is one of the most famousman-made structures in the world. It was built over 2,000 years ago to protect the Chinese Empire from invaders. The wall is over 13,000 miles long and can be seen from space. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Chinese history and culture.16. What was the purpose of building the Great Wall of China?Passage 3Astronauts are specially trained to travel and work in space. They must be physically fit and have good problem-solving skills. Astronauts live in space stations for months at a time and conduct experiments to learn more about outer space. The first human to travel in space was Yuri Gagarin in 1961.17. What qualifications do astronauts need?Passage 4Climate change is a serious issue that is affecting the planet. Rising temperatures are causing glaciers to melt and sea levels to rise. The Arctic ice is melting, causing polar bears to lose their habitat. Governments need to take immediate action to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment.18. What is the main cause of climate change?Section BDirections: In this section, there are five passages followed by questions or incomplete statements. Read the passages carefully, then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Passage 1Many people enjoy traveling to different countries to experience new cultures and try different foods. Traveling can broaden your horizons and help you understand different customs and traditions. However, it is important to respect the local customs and follow the laws of the country you are visiting.19. What can traveling help you understand?Passage 2The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and shop. We can now connect with people all over the world using social media platforms and video conferencing. Online shopping has made it easy to buy products from other countries and have them delivered to your door.20. How has the internet changed communication?Passage 3Learning a new language can be challenging but rewarding. Speaking a foreign language can open up new opportunities and help you connect with people from other cultures. It can also improve your memory and cognitive skills.21. What are the benefits of speaking a foreign language?Passage 4Coding is a valuable skill that is in demand in the technology industry. Many companies are looking for programmers who can create software and websites. Learning to code can open up job opportunities and help you understand how computers work.22. Why is coding a valuable skill?Passage 5Globalization has led to increased trade and cultural exchange between countries. People can now enjoy products and entertainment from all over the world. However, globalization has also led to concerns about the loss of local traditions and the spread of Western culture.23. What has globalization led to?Part III WritingDirections: In this section, you are asked to write an essay. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.Topic: Describe your favorite place to visit and explain why you enjoy going there.In your essay, you should:1. Describe the place you enjoy visiting.2. Explain why you like going there.3. Provide examples and details to support your explanation.Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET TWO.That concludes the 2023 Public English Level 5 Exam. Good luck!篇32023 Public English Level 5 ExaminationPart I Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of three sections.Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. A) It's only 10 dollars.B) It looks nice on you.C) It's too expensive.D) I'll take it.2. A) At the library.B) In the classroom.C) In the office.D) At home.3. A) The man should get a refund.B) The man should change his schedule.C) The man should have bought the tickets earlier.D) The man should have seen the concert....Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C), or D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.13. A) He was a local sheriff.B) He was the town's best lawyer.C) He was a famous artist.D) He was a respected judge.14. A) He built one himself.B) He purchased it from a friend.C) He inherited it from his grandfather.D) It was a gift from his mother.15. A) They would score high on a test.B) They were smart but not street smart.C) They were impulsive.D) They were likely to blow off steam.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear some questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), or D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16. A) Her sister is better.B) The weather is rainy.C) Her sister has a cold.D) The weather is sunny.17. A) Go to Hawaii.B) Visit India.C) Go to Mexico.D) Visit Japan.18. A) A bus driver.B) A taxi driver.C) A car mechanic.D) A salesperson....Part II Vocabulary and Structure (40 minutes)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21. He is a very ( ) worker, willing to do anything that needs to be done.A) intenseB) diligentC) uniqueD) sensitive22. The bridge is over 100 feet long, but it can ( ) much heavier vehicles.A) supportB) standC) bearD) back23. Rather than ( ) on Michael's success, David ( ) it warmly.A) being jealous; receivesB) being envious; receivesC) be jealous; is receivingD) be envious; is receiving...Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there are 4 passages. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.There are three new irrigation systems each coming from Japan, the Netherlands and America. The Japanese system is designed for the peaceful Japanese countryside. The Dutchmodel is effective for the flat countryside of the Netherlands, while the American design is suited to the large flat field of middle America.31. What does the passage mainly talk about?A) The new irrigation systems.B) The Japanese countryside.C) The Dutch countryside.D) The American countryside.32. Which of the following statements is true?A) The Dutch model is good for the Japanese countryside.B) The American design is suited to the hilly countryside of Japan.C) The Japanese system is useful in the countryside of Japan.D) The Dutch model is excellent for the field of middle America....Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Exploring inn the Rock Islands of PalauA. The conditions were excellent for the scuba diving and night diving where we saw an assortment of fish that included a large snapper along with a nudibranch.B. Should we put it off until tomorrow, we may not come upon the desired fish.C. What was once a delicious fish soup was chilled, but still had a tasty flavor.D. Blind Canyon was a "walk along" dive and excellent for the fine sponge and black coral photography.E. The Mangroves in the Rock Islands provided a fine setting for both kayaking and star gazing.F. A search for Portuguese Man-of-War and schooling Manta Rays would be conducted by Zodiac on the lee side of the island.G. Doing as they did, the kids were privy to a fine fish study, where they could come up with answers to many of their questions.H. It was important for us to have conducted our own survey before the scientific exploration.I. That shelf too opened way to a lot of small caves where we searched for the smaller fish.J. The waters were crystal clear from above and the kids could see the almost pastel corals lining both sides of the channel.K. One destination which we found was a marine lake located north and west of Ngeruktabel.L. The kids got their first chance to snorkel and exclaimed a chorus of excitement.36. The Rock Islands of Palau provided conditions for various activitiesA) FB) EC) DD) G...Part IV Translation (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, there are 2 English passages for you to translate into Chinese. You should write your versions on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneOnce the Franklin-Roosevelt 2-cent stamp was issued, it had a quick rise in popularity. This stamp, issued on Franklin's birthday as Laura Jarvis's request, had an unintended but gladly received outcome. This was just one instance of the FDR-backed stamp issues of the early days.Passage TwoHowever, as the market was flooded with philatelic issues, the demand dropped, as customers were looking for something new. This attitude to philatelic issues is common of philatelists who have already seen what is on the market, and they are looking for something different to add to their collection.Part V Writing (45 minutes)Directions: In this part, you are asked to write an essay according to the following statement given in this English model. You should write at least 150 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) as in the English model below. Remember to write it clearly on your writing sheet.An Outline for WritingWhy People Choose to Live in the Countryside1. A less stressful environment.2. Closer to nature.3. Simple and slow-paced lifestyle.4. Fewer distractions from technology.Nowadays, with the development of technology and the acceleration of urbanization, more and more people choose to live in the countryside for various reasons. Some people find the countryside to be a less stressful environment compared to the hustle and bustle of the city. The peaceful and tranquil surroundings can help them relax and unwind after a long day of work.Moreover, living in the countryside allows people to be closer to nature. The fresh air, green landscapes, and chirping birds can provide a sense of peace and serenity that is...以上内容是2023年公共英语五级考试的真题，希朥对考生有所帮助。
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教育部考试中心Section I Listening Comprehension(35 minutes)This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You wi ll hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that a ccompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will ha ve 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Part AYou will hear a conversation between a student, Mr. Wang, and his tutor, Dr. Wilso n. As you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling True or False. You will hea r the conversation ONLY ONCE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1-10.You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part APart BYou will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosi ng A, B, C or D. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.Questions 11 – 13 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to rea d Questions 11 – 13.11. What does the speaker suggest that the students should do during the term?[A] Consult with her frequently.[B] Use the computer regularly.[C] Occupy the computer early.[D] Wait for one's turn patiently.12. What service must be paid for?[A] Computer classes.[B] Training sessions.[C] Laser printing.[D] Package borrowing.13. What is the talk mainly about?[A] Computer lab services.[B] College library facilities.[C] The use of micro-computers.[D] Printouts from the laser printer.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 11 – 13.Questions 14 – 16 are based on the following conversation. You now have 15 second s to read Questions 14 – 16.14. Who is the man?[A] Student advisor.[B] Course teacher.[C] Admissions officer.[D] Department secretary.15. Which subject does the student say she was good at?[A] Computer programming.[B] Art and design.[C] Electronics.[D] Mathematics.16. What will she most likely do eventually?[A] Do basic electronics.[B] Teach English literature.[C] Produce educational games.[D] Write computer programs.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 14 – 16.Questions 17 – 20 are based on the following talk. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17 – 20.17. What is George Orwell mainly known as?[A] A literary critic.[B] A war correspondent.[C] A volunteer in the Spanish Civil War.[D] A novelist.18. Where was George Orwell born?[A] Spain.[B] France.[C] Burma.[D] India.19. What is most important in Orwell's life?[A] Although English, he was actually not born in England.[B] He was a student of the famous English public school, Eton.[C] He tried to enlighten and change society through his works.[D] He worked as a policeman in Burma for five years.20. What are the listeners going to do after the presentation?[A] To ask the speaker questions.[B] To discuss "ANIMAL FARM".[C] To write essays on Orwell's life.[D] To read the book "1984".You now have 40 seconds to check your answers to Questions 17 – 20.That is the end of Part B.Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university lecturer. As you listen, you must answe r Questions 21 –30 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on t he right. You will hear the talk TWICE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 21 to 30.You now have 3 minutes to check your answers to Questions 21 - 30.That is the end of Part C. You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers fro m your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.That is the end of Listening Comprehension.SECTION II: Use of English(15 minutes)Read the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable wor d.Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1 .Children who grip their pens too close to the writing point are likely to be at a disadvantage in examinations, (31) __________ to the first serious investigation i nto the way in which writing technique can dramatically affect educational achieve ment.The survey of 643 children and adults, aged from pre-school to 40-plus, also sugge sts (32) _______ pen-holding techniques have deteriorated sharply over one generat ion, with teachers now paying far (33) ________ attention to correct pen grip and handwriting style.Stephanie Thomas, a learning support teacher (34) ________ findings have been publ ished, was inspired to investigate this area (35) ________ she noticed that those pupils who had the most trouble with spelling (36) _______ had a poor pen grip. Wh ile Ms. Thomas could not establish a significant statistical link (37) ________ pe n-holding style and accuracy in spelling, she (38) ________ find huge differences in technique between the young children and the mature adults, and a definite (39) ________ between near-point gripping and slow, illegible writing.People who (40) __________ their pens at the writing point also show other charac teristics (41) ________ inhibit learning, (42) ________ as poor posture, leaning t oo (43) __________ to the desk, using four fingers to grip the pen (44) ________than three, and clumsy positioning of the thumb (which can obscure (45) ________ i s being written).Ms. Thomas believes that the (46) ________ between older and younger writers is (4 7) ________ too dramatic to be accounted for simply by the possibility that people get better at writing as they grow (48) ________. She attributes it to a failure to teach the most effective methods, pointing out that the differences between (49) ________ groups coincides with the abandonment of formal handwriting instruc tion in classrooms in the sixties. “The 30-year-olds showed a huge range of grips, (50) ________ the over 40s group all had a uniform ‘tripod’ grip.”SECTION IV: Reading Comprehension(50 minutes)Part ARead the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1In recent years, there has been a steady assault on salt from the doctors: salt is bad for you regardless of your health. Politicians also got on board. “There is a direct relationship,” US congressman Neal Smith noted, “between the amount of sodium a person consumes and heart disease, circulatory disorders, stroke and e ven early death.”Frightening, if true! But many doctors and medical researchers are now beginning t o feel the salt scare has gone too far. “All this hue and cry about eating salt i s unnecessary,” Dr. Dustan insists. “For most of us it probably doesn’t make mu ch difference how much salt we eat.” Dustan’s most recent short-term study of 15 0 people showed that those with normal blood pressure experienced no change at all when placed on an extremely low-salt diet, or later when salt was reintroduced. O f the hypertensive subjects, however, half of those on the low-salt diet did exper ience a drop in blood pressure, which returned to its previous level when salt was reintroduced.“An adequate to somewhat excessive salt intake has probably saved many more lives than it has cost in the general population,” notes Dr. John H. Laragh. “So a re commendation that the whole population should avoid salt makes no sense.”Medical experts agree that everyone should practice reasonable “moderation” in s alt consumption. For the average person, a moderate amount might run from four to ten grams a day, or roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of a teaspoon. The equivalent of one to twograms of this salt allowance would come from the natural sodium in food. The rest would be added in processing, preparation or at the table.Those with kidney, liver or heart problems may have to limit dietary salt, if thei r doctor advises. But even the very vocal “low salt” exponent, Dr. Arthur Hull H ayes, Jr. admits that “we do not know whether increased sodium consumption causes hypertension.” In fact, there is growing scientific evidence that other factors m ay be involved: deficiencies in calcium, potassium, perhaps magnesium; obesity (mu ch more dangerous than sodium); genetic predisposition; stress.“It is not your enemy,” says Dr. Laragh. “Salt is the No. 1 natural component o f all human tissue, and the idea that you don’t need it is wrong. Unless your doc tor has proven that you have a salt-related health problem, there is no reason to give it up.”51. According to some doctors and politicians, the amount of salt consumed[A] exhibits as an aggravating factor to people in poor health.[B] cures diseases such as stroke and circulatory disorders.[C] correlates highly with some diseases.[D] is irrelevant to people suffering from heart disease.52. From Dr. Dustan’s study we can infer that[A] a low-salt diet may be prescribed for some people.[B] the amount of salt intake has nothing to do with one’s blood pressure.[C] the reduction of salt intake can cure a hypertensive patient.[D] an extremely low-salt diet makes no difference to anyone.53. In the third paragraph, Dr. Laragh implies that[A] people should not be afraid of taking excessive salt.[B] doctors should not advise people to avoid salt.[C] an adequate to excessive salt intake is recommended for people indisease.[D] excessive salt intake has claimed some victims in the general population.54. The phrase “vocal ... exponent” (line 2, para. 4) most probably refers to[A] eloquent doctor.[B] articulate opponent.[C] loud speaker.[D] strong advocate.55. What is the main message of this text?[A] That the salt scare is not justified.[B] That the cause of hypertension is now understood.[C] That the moderate use of salt is recommended.[D] That salt consumption is to be promoted.Text 2Few people doubt the fundamental importance of mothers in child-rearing, but what do fathers do? Much of what they contribute is simply the result of being a second adult in the home. Bringing up children is demanding, stressful and exhausting. T wo adults can support and make up for each other’s deficiencies and build on each other’s strengths.Fathers also bring an array of unique qualities. Some are familiar: protector and role model. Teen-age boys without fathers are notoriously prone to trouble. The pa thway to adulthood for daughters is somewhat easier, but they must still learn fro m their fathers, in ways they cannot from their mothers, how to relate to men. The y learn from their fathers about heterosexual trust, intimacy and difference. They learn to appreciate their own femininity from the one male who is most special in their lives. Most important, through loving and being loved by their fathers, the y learn that they are love-worthy.Current research gives much deeper−and more surprising−insight into the father’s role in child-rearing. One significantly overlooked dimension of fathering is pla y. From their children’s birth through adolescence, fathers tend to emphasise pla y more than caretaking. The father’s style of play is likely to be both physicall y stimulating and exciting. With older children it involves more teamwork, requiri ng competitive testing of physical and mental skills. It frequently resembles a te aching relationship: come on, let me show you how. Mothers play more at the child’s level. They seem willing to let the child direct play.Kids, at least in the early years, seem to prefer to play with daddy. In one study of 2 -year-olds who were given a choice, more than two-thirds chose to play with their father.The way fathers play has effects on everything from the management of emotions to intelligence and academic achievement. It is particularly important in promoting s elf-control. According to one expert, “children who roughhouse with their fathers quickly learn that biting, kicking and other forms of physical violence are not ac ceptable.” They learn when to “shut it down.”At play and in other realms, fathers tend to stress competition, challenge, initia tive, risk-taking and independence. Mothers, as caretakers, stress emotional secur ity and personal safety. On the playground fathers often try to get the child to s wing ever higher, while mother are cautious, worrying about an accident.We know, too, that fathers’ involvement seems to be linked to improved verbal and problem-solving skills and higher academic achievement. Several studies found that along with paternal strictness, the amount of time fathers spent reading with the m was a strong predictor of their daughters’ verbal ability.For sons the results have been equally striking. Studies uncovered a strong relati onship between fathers’ involvement and the mathematical abilities of their sons. Other studies found a relationship between paternal nurturing and boys’ verbal in telligence.56. The first paragraph points out that one of the advantages of a family with both parents is[A] husband and wife can share housework.[B] two adults are always better than one.[C] the fundamental importance of mothers can be fully recognised.[D] husband and wife can compensate for each other’s shortcomings.57. According to paragraph 3, one significant difference between the father’s andmother’s role in child-rearing is[A] the style of play encouraged.[B] the amount of time available.[C] the strength of emotional ties.[D] the emphasis of intellectual development.58. Which of the following statements is true?[A] Mothers tend to stress personal safety less than fathers.[B] Boys are likely to benefit more from their fathers’ caring.[C] Girls learn to read more quickly with the help of their fathers.[D] Fathers tend to encourage creativeness and independence.59. Studies investigating fathers’ involvement in child-rearing show that[A] this improves kids’ mathematical and verbal abilities.[B] the more time spent with kids, the better they speak.[C] the more strict the fathers are, the cleverer the kids.[D] girls usually do better than boys academically.60. The writer’s main point in writing this article is[A] to warn society of increasing social problems.[B] to emphasise the father’s role in the family.[C] to discuss the responsibilities of fathers.[D] to show sympathy for one-parent families.Text 3World leaders met recently at United Nations headquarters in New York City to disc uss the environmental issues raised at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. The heads of state were supposed to decide what further steps should be taken to halt the decli ne of Earth’s life-support systems. In fact, this meeting had much the flavour of the original Earth Summit. To wit: empty promises, hollow rhetoric, bickering betw een rich and poor, and irrelevant initiatives. Think U.S. Congress in slow motion.Almost obscured by this torpor is the fact that there has been some remarkable pro gress over the past five years real changes in the attitude of ordinary people in the Third World toward family size and a dawning realisation that environmental degradation and their own well-being are intimately, and inversely, linked. Almos t none of this, however, has anything to do with what the bureaucrats accomplished in Rio.Or didn’t accomplish. One item on the agenda at Rio, for example, was a renewed e ffort to save tropical forests. (A previous U.N.-sponsored initiative had fallen a part when it became clear that it actually hastened deforestation.) After Rio, a U. N. working group came up with more than 100 recommendations that have so far gone nowhere. One proposed forestry pact would do little more than immunise wood-export ing nations against trade sanctions.An effort to draft an agreement on what to do about the climate changes caused by CO2 and other greenhouse gases has fared even worse. Blocked by the Bush Administr ation from setting mandatory limits, the U.N. in 1992 called on nations to volunta rily reduce emissions to 1990 levels. Several years later, it’s as if Rio had nev er happened. A new climate treaty is scheduled to be signed this December in Kyot o, Japan, but governments still cannot agree on limits. Meanwhile, the U.S. produc es 7% more CO2 than it did in 1990, and emissions in the developing world have ri sen even more sharply. No one would confuse the “Rio process” with progress.While governments have dithered at a pace that could make drifting continents impa tient, people have acted. Birth-rates are dropping faster than expected, not becau se of Rio but because poor people are deciding on their own to limit family size. Another positive development has been a growing environmental consciousness among the poor. From slum dwellers in Karachi, Pakistan, to colonists in Rondonia, Brazi l, urban poor and rural peasants alike seem to realise that they pay the biggest p rice for pollution and deforestation. There is cause for hope as well in the growi ng recognition among business people that it is not in their long-term interest to fight environmental reforms. John Browne, chief executive of British Petroleum , boldly asserted in a major speech in May that the threat of climate change could n o longer be ignored.61. The writer’s general attitude towards the world leaders meeting at the U.N. i s[A] supportive.[B] impartial.[C] critical.[D] optimistic.62. What does the author say about the ordinary people in the Third Worldcountries?[A] They are beginning to realise the importance of environmentalprotection.[B] They believe that many children are necessary for prosperity.[C] They are reluctant to accept advice from the government.[D] They think that earning a living is more important than natureconservation.63. What did the U.N. call on nations to do about CO2 and other greenhouse gases i n 1992?[A] To sign a new climate treaty at Rio.[B] To draft an agreement among U.N. nations.[C] To force the United States to reduce its emissions.[D] To cut the release of CO2 and other gases.64. The word “deforestation” in paragraph 3 means[A] forest damage caused by pollution.[B] moving population from forest to cities.[C] the threat of climate change.[D] cutting large areas of trees.65. Which of the following best summarises the text?[A] As the U. N. hesitates, the poor take action.[B] Progress in environmental protection has been made since the RioSummit.[C] Climate changes can no longer be ignored.[D] The decline of earth’s life-support systems has been halted.Part BIn the following article some paragraphs have been removed. For Questions 86 - 90, choose the most suitable paragraph from the list A - F to fit into each of the nu mbered gaps. There is one paragraph which does not fit in any of the gaps.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.From her vantage point she watched the main doors swing open and the first arrival s pour in. Those who had been at the head of the line paused momentarily on entry, looked around curiously, then quickly moved forward as others behind pressed in. Within moments the central public area of the big branch bank was filled with a ch attering, noisy crowd. The building, relatively quiet less than a minute earlier, had become a Babel. Edwina saw a tall heavyset black man wave some dollar bills an d declare loudly, “I want to put my money in the bank”It seemed as if the report about everyone having come to open an account had been accurate after all.Edwina could see the big man leaning back expansively, still holding his dollar bi lls. His voice cut across the noise of other conversations and she heard him procl aim, “I’m in no hurry. There’s something I’d like you to explain.”Two other desks were quickly manned by other clerks. With equal speed, long wide l ines of people formed in front of them.Normally, three members of staff were ample to handle new account business, but ob viously were inadequate now. Edwina could see Tottenhoe on the far side of the ban k and called him on the intercom. She instructed, “Use more desks for new account s and take all the staff you can spare to man them.”Tottenhoe grumbled in reply, “You realize we can’t possibly process all these pe ople today, and however many we do will tie us up completely.”“I’ve an idea,” Edwina said, “that’s what someone has in mind. Just hurry the processing all you can.”First, an application form called for details of residence, employment, social sec urity, and family matters. A specimen signature was obtained. Then proof of identi ty was needed. After that, the new accounts clerk would take all documents to an o fficer of the bank for approval and initialing. Finally, a savings passbook was ma de out or a temporary checkbook issued.Therefore the most new accounts that any bank employee could open in an hour were five, so the three clerks presently working might handle a total of ninety in one business day, if they kept going at top speed, which was unlikely.Still the noise within the bank increased. It had become an uproar.A further problem was that the growing mass of arrivals in the central public area of the bank was preventing access to tellers’ counters by other customers. Edwin a could see a few of them outside, regarding the milling scene with consternation. While she watched, several gave up and walked away.Inside the bank some of the newcomers were engaging tellers in conversation and th e tellers, having nothing else to do because of the melee, chatted back. Two assis tant managers had gone to the central floor area and were trying to regulate the f lood of people so as to clear some space at counters. They were having small succe ss.She decided it was time for her own intervention.Edwina left the platform and a railed-off staff area and, with difficulty, made he r way through the milling crowd to the main front door.Yet she knew however much they hurried it would still take ten to fifteen minutes to open any single new account. It always did. The paperwork required that tim e.But still no hostility was evident. Everyone in the now jam-packed bank who was spoken to by members of the staff answered politely and with a smile. It seem ed, Edwina thought, as if all who were here had been briefed to be on best behavio r.A security guard directed him, “Over there for new accounts.” The guard pointed to a desk where a clerk − a young girl − sat waiting. She appeared nervous. The big man walked toward her, smiled reassuringly, and sat down. Immediately a pr ess of others moved into a ragged line behind him, waiting for their turn.Even leaning close to the intercom, it was hard to hear above the noise.Even tripling the present complement of clerks would permit very few more than two hundred and fifty accounts to be opened in a day, yet already, in the first few m inutes of business, the bank was crammed with at least four hundred people, with s till more flooding in, and the line outside, which Edwina rose to check, appeared as long as ever.Obviously someone had alerted the press in advance, which explained the presence o f the TV camera crew outside. Edwina wondered who had donePart CAnswer questions 91-100 by referring to the comments on 3 different cars in the fo llowing magazine article.Note: Answer each question by choosing A, B or C and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1. S ome choices may be required more than once.A=Audi A3 B=Honda Civic C=Rover 216Which car...Audi A3Most of our drivers said the A3 was their clear favourite in this group. They desc ribed it as refined and comfortable with good handling characteristics and light, precise steering.All the seats were comfortable and the front ones were easy to adjust. Most driver s liked the driving position, helped by a good range of steering wheel and seat height adjustments. The main instruments were clear and dashboard controls were well positioned.Mirror coverage was very good but our drivers complained that the view out of the rear was badly hindered by the high rear window line and thick pillars.Getting into the back seats was easy, thanks to a clever seat mechanism, which mov es the seat up and forward as well as tilting the backrest. Rear legroom was reaso nable but the rear seat was only barely wide enough for three adults.Luggage space was average for this class of car but you have to remove the rear he ad restraints to fold the rear seat. There were plenty of useful interior stowage spaces.All A3s come with an alarm and immobiliser as standard. Our ‘thief’ got in throu gh the doors in 20 seconds, But the radio was a non-standard fit, which is likely to deter thieves.The hinges of the rear seats could release in an accident, allowing luggage to cra sh through into the passenger compartment. Also, the driver's knees could be damag ed by stiff structures under the dash.Some parts of the fuel system and electrics would be vulnerable to damage in a fro ntal collision.Honda CivicHonda says its special VTEC engine has a winning combination of economy and perfor mance, but our drivers found it a bit of a curate’s egg. It was the most economic al of the cars on test, but drivers found it sluggish at low revs, and its acceler ation in fifth gear was slow, so overtaking normally meant having to shift down to fourth gear.The driving position was acceptable, but our panel criticised the restricted rear visibility the rear window was quite small. Drivers found the back rest support ive but it was not possible to make fine adjustments to the angle. The ride comfor t was acceptable, but it wasn’t as good as the Audi’s or Rover’s.The driver’s seat didn’t slide forward when it was tilted, making rear access aw kward from this side. In the back, headroom and legroom was excellent but testers didn’t find the seats particularly comfortable.The luggage space was small for this class of car, especially with the rear seats in place. However, folding the rear seat to increase luggage space was easy.Other points identified by our panel included well-placed minor controls, good mir ror coverage, but fiddly radio controls.All Civics come with an immobiliser but no alarm. You may want to consider paying extra for an alarm, as our ‘thief’ broke into through the doors in 13 seconds, a nd into the engine bay in just five seconds.There were stiff structures under the dash which could damage the driver's knees i n an accident, though there was no problem on the passenger's side. The handbook (like the Audi's) provided advice on using child restraints.Rover 216The 1.6-litre engine had good power delivery at both high and low revs but some dr ivers complained that it was noisy at high revs. The brakes didn't have very good progression, but drivers like their positive feel.Ride comfort and the handling were praised. But drivers found it difficult to achi eve a comfortable driving position. The driver's seat was not height-adjustable, a nd there was only limited space to rest your clutch foot. Some testers also found the seat backrest uncomfortable. Visibility was marred by the small mirrors. The r ear view was also restricted by thick pillars and the small rear window.Getting into the back was tricky because the front seats did not slide forward whe n tilted. Once in the back, legroom and headroom were poor, and testers complained that their rear seat base was unsupportive.Luggage space was smaller than average for this class of car this was compounde d by a high boot sill and difficulties in folding the rear seat. But there were la rge pockets in the doors and rear side panels.The main radio controls were more convenient; they were mounted on the steering wh eel so drivers didn't have to take their hands off the wheel to use them.Our Rover 200s came with an alarm, though this isn't standard on all versions. Our 'thief' broke in through the doors in 15 seconds.Some of the electrics would be vulnerable in a frontal impact. The rear seat hinge s could release in an accident, allowing luggage to crash through into the passeng er compartment. Also, information in the handbook on using child restraints was in adequate.SECTION IV: Writing。
公共英语(pets)五级考试真题
公共英语(pets)五级考试真题Section IListening ComprehensionThis section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany are three parts in this section, Part A , Part B and Part , while you are doing the test, you should first answer the questions in your test booklet, not on the ANSWER the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Part A You will hear a conversation between a student, , and his tutor, you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling True or will hear the conversation ONLY now have 60 seconds to read Questions and have met prefers to live with an English intends to study how computer is used for language in his own country studied C-language and has some experience in is satisf ied with Wang’s past has little knowledge of the phonetic processing decides to take courses and pass suggests that Wang should extend his stay at the asks Wang to do a little more research before deciding on his FALSETapescript:（Hearing a knock on the door] Come in morning morning nice to see you a seat...why don’t you, did you get to the universitymwmi arrived ...Are you living in the collegeNo, I am with an English family...actually...because I want to improve my , , did you take a language proficiency test before you came...my Overall Band is 6, but...unfortunately my speaking is only , you know, here in this university, you have to take our own English test before you attend any , first of all, what we’ve got to do is, we have to make an arrangement for the test ...will tomorrow be all right for youmw Yeah, I have time tomorrow , at don’t think the test will be any problem for , let’s make sure you make full use of your time ’s put it like exactly do you want to accomplish in the nex t 12 monthsmi’m interested in computer language translation, I mean, from English to Chinese and Chinese to ’ll try, if possible, to produce a software or a device which can serve as an , could you be a bit more specific about...er...the deviceFor instance, when, you talk to the device in English it will translate your words into Chinese and vice ...do you mean it’ll be as competent as...er...a human interpreterYes...well, I’ll let it deal with general situations, at ...and how big will the device itself be, do you thinkThe size of a cigarette pack, I people can put it in their that could be a me what you have done so my four years of undergraduate study, I studied electronics, advancedMmathematics, hardware designing, some computer languages and program , but have you done anypractical jobs I mean, have you written anyWprograms for practical useI was involved in a project for CAD in a computer aided was probably a good experience, but, unfortunately, it may not help your present project you familiar with C-language...the phonetic processing system, do you know how such a system worksWhat do youmean by "phonetic processing system"mwWell, you know, English is spoken by different people with different English accent is different from mine, and of course mine is not the same as my colleagues’.So as I see it, your device would have to be able to recognise and understand different , I think I can learn C-language and a phonetic processing , that’s probably true, but you’ve got only 12 months and you want aWdegree, don’t you, so there’re two ways of studying for a degree either take six courses, pass their exams and have your dissertation accepted or the other way is you do some research work and submit your project think I’ll take the second , but are yo u sure you can finish your project in 12 monthsI don’t know, but I can work 12 hours a day and 7 days a , I’d suggest you spend some time in our library, trying to find out what other students have done before and perhaps re-consider your own project, to some might narrow your research area, concentrating on solving one or two major , it’d be a good idea to talk to your colleagues in the lab, , I’m sure we can work out something I see you again in three days’ timeAll ’ll go away and do some I’ll talk to you about myMnew you .You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - is the end of Part A,Part B:You will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or will hear the recording ONLY 1 - 3 are based on the following now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1 - 3.does the speaker suggest that the students should do during the term[A] Consult with her frequently.[B] Use the computer regularly.[C] Occupy the computer early.[D] Wait for one’s turn patiently.service must be paid for[A] Computer classes.[B] Training sessions.[C] Laser printing.[D] Package borrowing.is the talk mainly about[A] Computer lab services.[B] College library facilities.[C] The use of micro-computers.[D] Printouts from the laser printer.!TapescriptRight, to Central College library name’s Kathy ’ll give you a brief introduction to the have a well-stocked bank of resources which are in three main locations: the library itself, with books and periodicals; the self-access language centre, with audio and video material; and the micro-computer ’ll start with the micro-computer lab, or micro-lab as we call is fitted with 24 personal computers.If you are a member of the library, you may borrow CALL discs in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian as well as the way, CALL stands for computer aided language learning: C A double L, "CALL", for may also borrow a range of word processing and desktop publishing disks are, of course, strictly for use in the micro-lab you wish to print anything you should use one of the five machines around the outside of the are connected to dot matrix printers, one is connected to the laser you want a top quality printout from the laser printer, come and seemyself or any of the library printouts are free but there is a charge for using the laser printer.There is always a queue to get to the terminals towards the end of in and get to know how to use the computers early in the term and use them regularly, rather than just before exams and essay deadlines, in order to avoid delay or sessions are held on a regular basis, on the first and third Thursday of each month, and are free to full-time students of the you , any questionsYou now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 3.,Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university you listen, you must answer Questions 1 -10 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on the will hear the talk now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1 to 10.’s the average annual increase of foreign student population in the period between 1985 and 1990 in terms of percentage part of the world contributed to an increase between 94/95 and 95/96 will the speaker talk about the economic and political changes will the speaker discuss first do the three largest groups of students come from’s the number of students from Malaysia is the most popular field of study’s the percentage of students in business and management terms of academic levels, in which level do we find the smallest number summary, what did the speaker talk aboutTapescriptFor those of you who are either already studying in the United States or plan to one day, it might be interesting to know something about the foreign student population in the United the academic year 1995/96 there was a total of approximately 344,000 foreign students studying in the United figure of 344,000 may seem like a very large number until you compare it with the total population of 241,000, foreign student population has been growing for a number of years and is still growing, but the rate of increase has dropped sharply during the the 1980s, the population grew quite example, between 1985 and 1990, the average yearly increase was %.However, the picture in the 1990s is quite rate of increase has declined quite fact, the rate of increase between 1994/95 and 1995/96 was only .5%, or one-half of one the overall rate of increase has dropped to only .5%, the number of students from some parts of the world is increasing while the number of students from other areas is example, during this same time period, that is between the academic years 94/95 and 95/96, there was a decrease in the number of students from the middle East, while the number of students from South and East Asia changes in the number of students coming from different parts of the world no doubt reflected changing economic and political ’m sure you are aware of many of these changes, and perhaps we can discuss them at our next today let’s confine our talk to first, a discussion of the origin of these students, or, in other words, where they come from; second, the kinds of studies they pursue; and, finally, the academic levels they are found we have a little time left, we might quickly discuss in which geographic areas most of them go to school.Let’s discuss the origins of the foreign student population in the United States for the academic year 1995/’s discuss it in order from those areas sending the most students to those areas sending the fewest we look at the figures provided by the annual census of foreign students in the United States for the year 1995/96, we see that most of the foreign students studying in the United States during this year were from South and East is a rather large geographical area which includes such countries as China, Korea, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, and total number of students from this area, South and East Asia was 156, other words, roughly 2 out of every 5 foreign students come from South and East 24,000 of this total were from was close behind with just a little over 23,000 next largest number of students came from the middle number of students from the middle East came to about one-third the number from South and East fourth largest number came from Sout h came Europe, Africa, North America, and ’s recapitulate what we’ve largest number of students studying in the United States during the academic year 1995/96 were from South and East Asia, followed by the middle East, South America, Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania.#What fields are these large numbers of foreign students studying in It probably won’t surprise you to learn that the largest number are in the field of fact, % of the total number are studying and management is close behind, however, with a total of %.The third most popular field was mathematics and computer sciences with %.As you can see, engineering with %, business and management with %, and mathematics and computer sciences with % comprise about one half of the total number of foreign students.Let’s talk about which academic levels these students can be found students can be found studying at all levels of higher you might expect, the greatest number of them are studying at the undergraduate levelapproximately 158, second largest group study at the graduate level and that number is just under 122, rest study at junior colleges or in non-degree is at the graduate level that foreign students have the most foreign students comprise only % of the total population, they account for % of all the graduate students studying at me give you those percentages again so you can get a better feel for the overall students make up only of the total population, but they make up % of the total graduate student population.Well, I see that’s all the time we have ’ll have to leave discussions of the geographic areas these students study in until another time.Now you are going to hear the talk a second time.REPEAT THE TEXT|You now have 3 minutes to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.That is the end of Listening Comprehension.SECTION II: Use of EnglishRead the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Children who grip their pens too close to the writing point are likely to be at a disadvantage in examinations,;(1) _____ to the first serious investigation into the way in which writing technique can dramatically affect educational survey of 643 children and adults, aged from pre-school to 40-plus, also suggests(2) _____ pen-holding techniques have deteriorated sharply over one generation, with teachers now paying far(3) ______ attention to correct pen grip and handwriting Thomas, a learning support teacher(4) ______ findings have been published, was inspired to investigate this area(5) _______ she noticed that those pupils who had the most trouble with spelling^(6) ______ had a poor pen could not establish a significant statistical link(7) ______ pen-holding style and accuracy in spelling, she(8) ______ find huge differences in technique between the young children and the mature adults, and a definite(9) ________ between near-point gripping and slow, illegible who(10) ______ their pens at the writing point also show other characteristics~(11) ______ inhibit learning,(12) _______ as poor posture, leaning too(13) ______ to the desk, using four fingers to grip the pen(14) ______ than three, and clumsy positioning of the thumb (which can obscure(15) ______ is being believes that the—(16) ______ between older and younger writers is(17) ________ too dramatic to be accounted for simply by the possibility that people get better at writing as they grow(18) attributes it to a failure to teach the most effective methods, pointing out that the differences between(19) _______ groups coincides with the abandonment of formal handwriting instruction in classrooms in the sixties."The 30-year-olds showed a huge range of grips,(20) ________ the over 40s group all had a uniform ’tripod’grip."SECTION III: Reading ComprehensionPart ARead the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1In recent years, there has been a steady assault on salt from the doctors: salt is bad for you regardless of your also got on board."There is a direct relationship," US congressman Neal Smith noted, "between the amount of sodium a person consumes and heart disease, circulatory disorders, stroke and even early death."Frightening, if true! But many doctors and medical researchers are now beginning to feel the salt scare has gone too far."All this hue and cry about eating salt is unnecessary," insists."For most of us it probably doesn’t make much difference how much salt we eat." Dustan’s most recent short-term study of 150 people showed that those with normal blood pressure experienced no change at all when placed on an extremely low-salt diet, or later when salt was the hypertensive subjects, however, half of those on the low-salt diet did experience a drop in blood pressure, which returned to its previous level when salt was reintroduced."An adequate to somewhat excessive salt intake has probably saved many more lives than it has cost in the general population," notes ."So a recommendation that the whole population should avoid salt makes no sense."Medical experts agree that everyone should practice reasonable "moderation" in salt the average person, a moderate amount might run from four to ten grams a day, or roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of a equivalent of one to two grams of this salt allowance would come from the natural sodium in rest would be added in processing, preparation or at the with kidney, liver or heart problems may have to limit dietary salt, if theirdoctor even the very vocal "low salt" exponent, Hull Hayes, that "we do not know whether increased sodium consumption causes hypertension." In fact, there is growing scientific evidence that other factors may be involved: deficiencies in calcium, potassium, perhaps magnesium; obesity (much more dangerous than sodium); genetic predisposition; stress."It is not your enemy," says ."Salt is the natural component of all human tissue, and the idea that you don’t need it is your doctor has proven that you have a salt-related health problem, there is no reason to give it up."'to some doctors and politicians, the amount of salt consumed[A] exhibits as an aggravating factor to people in poor health.[B] cures diseases such as stroke and circulatory disorders.[C] correlates highly with some diseases.[D] is irrelevant to people suffering from heart disease.’s study we can infer that[A] a low-salt diet may be prescribed for some people.[B] the amount of salt intake has nothing to do with one’s blood pressure.[C] the reduction of salt intake can cure a hypertensive patient.[D] an extremely low-salt diet makes no difference to anyone.the third paragraph, implies that[A] people should not be afraid of taking excessive salt.[B] doctors should not advise people to avoid salt.[C] an adequate to excessive salt intake is recommended for people in disease.[D] excessive salt intake has claimed some victims in the general population.phrase "vocal ...exponent" (line 2, most probably refers to[A] eloquent doctor.[B] articulate opponent.[C] loud speaker.[D] strong advocate.is the main message of this text[A] That the salt scare is not justified.[B] That the cause of hypertension is now understood.[C] That the moderate use of salt is recommended.[D] That salt consumption is to be promoted.（Part BIn the following article some paragraphs have been Questions 1 - 5, choose the most suitable paragraph from the list A - F to fit into each of the numbered is one paragraph which does not fit in any of the your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.From her vantage point she watched the main doors swing open and the first arrivals pour who had been at the head of the line paused momentarily on entry, looked around curiously, then quickly moved forward as others behind pressed moments the central public area of the big branch bank was filled with a chattering, noisy building, relatively quiet less than a minute earlier, had become a saw a tall heavyset black man wave some dollar bills and declare loudly, "I want to put my money in the bank"1It seemed as if the report about everyone having come to open an account had been accurate after all.-Edwina could see the big man leaning back expansively, still holding his dollar bills.His voice cut across the noise of other conversations and she heard him proclaim, "I’m in no ’s something I’d like you to explain."Two other desks were quickly manned by other equal speed, long wide lines of people formed in front of them.Normally, three members of staff were ample to handle new account business, but obviously were inadequate now.Edwina could see Tottenhoe on the far side of the bank and called him on the instructed, "Use more desks for new accounts and take all the staff you can spare to man them."2：Tottenhoe grumbled in reply, "You realize we can’t possibly process all these people today, and however many we do will tie us up completely.""I’ve an idea," Edwina said, "that’s what someone has in hurry the processing all you can."3First, an application form called for details of residence, employment, social security, and family specimen signature was proof of identity was that, the new accounts clerk would take all documents to an officer of the bank for approval and , a savings passbook was made out or a temporary checkbook the most new accounts that any bank employee could open in an hour were five, so the three clerks presently working might handle a total of ninety in one business day, if they kept going at top speed, which was unlikely.4Still the noise within the bank had become an uproar.|A further problem was that the growing mass of arrivals in the central public area of the bank was preventing access to tellers’counters by other could see a few of them outside, regarding the milling scene with she watched, several gave up and walked the bank some of the newcomers were engaging tellers in conversation and the tellers,having nothing else to do because of the melee, chatted assistant managers had gone to the central floor area and were trying to regulate the flood of people so as to clear some space at were having small success.5She decided it was time for her own intervention.Edwina left the platform and a railed-off staff area and, with difficulty, made her way through the milling crowd to the main front door.she knew however much they hurried it would still take ten to fifteen minutes to open any single new always paperwork required that time.、still no hostility was in the now jam-packed bank who was spoken to by members of the staff answered politely and with a seemed, Edwina thought, as if all who were here had been briefed to be on best behavior.security guard directed him, "Over there for new accounts." The guard pointed to a desk where a clerka young girlsat appeared nervous.The big man walked toward her, smiled reassuringly, and sat down.Immediately a press of others moved into a ragged line behind him, waiting for their turn.leaning close to the intercom, it was hard to hear above the noise.*tripling the present complement of clerks would permit very few more than two hundred and fifty accounts to be opened in a day, yet already,in the first few minutes of business, the bank was crammed with at least four hundred people,with still more flooding in, and the line outside, which Edwina rose to check, appeared as long as ever.someone had alerted the press in advance, which explained the presence of the TV camera crew wondered who had done it.Part CAnswer questions 1-10 by referring to the comments on 3 different cars in the following magazine : Answer each question by choosing A, B or C and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1.SECTION IV: WritingYou have read an article in a magazine with the following statement in an article for the same should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your argument and include an should write about 250 your article on ANSWER SHEET 2."Economic development will inevitably generate industrial waste which in turn will cause pollution to the living prosperity and a clean environment can not have to make a choice between the two."To what extent do you agree with the statementOral Test(For examiner)Part A: Self-introduction (This task will take about 2 minutes.)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening).Could I have your mark sheets, please Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is …and this is my colleague….He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to , your name is … and … Thank of all we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves.(Begin with candidate A, then move on to candidate B) Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).Home Town·Where are you from·How long have you lived there·What’s it like living there·How does your home town compare with (place where candidate is currently living)·Well, that’s interesting.。
公共英语(pets)五级考试真题
公共英语(pets)五级考试真题Section IListening ComprehensionThis section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany are three parts in this section, Part A , Part B and Part , while you are doing the test, you should first answer the questions in your test booklet, not on the ANSWER the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Part A You will hear a conversation between a student, , and his tutor, you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling True or will hear the conversation ONLY now have 60 seconds to read Questions and have met prefers to live with an English intends to study how computer is used for language in his own country studied C-language and has some experience in is satisf ied with Wang’s past has little knowledge of the phonetic processing decides to take courses and pass suggests that Wang should extend his stay at the asks Wang to do a little more research before deciding on his FALSETapescript:Hearing a knock on the door] Come in morning morning nice to see you a seat...why don’t you, did you get to the universitymwmi arrived ...Are you living in the collegeNo, I am with an English family...actually...because I want to improve my , , did you take a language proficiency test before you came...my Overall Bandis 6, but...unfortunately my speaking is only , you know, here in this university, you have to take our own English test before you attend any , first of all, what we’ve got to do is, we have to make an arrangement for the test ...will tomorrow be all right for youmw Yeah, I have time tomorrow , at don’t think the test will be any problem for , let’s make sure you make full use of your time ’s put it like exactly do you want to accomplish in the next 12 monthsmi’m interested in computer language translation, I mean, from English to Chinese and Chinese to ’ll try, if possible, to produce a software or a device which can serve as an , could you be a bit more specific about...er...the deviceFor instance, when, you talk to the device in English it will translate your words into Chinese and vice ...do you mean it’ll be as competent as...er...a human interpreterYes...well, I’ll let it deal with general situations, at ...and how big will the device itself be, do you thinkThe size of a cigarette pack, I people can put it in their that could be a me what you have done so my four years of undergraduate study, I studied electronics, advancedMmathematics, hardware designing, some computer languages and program , but have you done anypractical jobs I mean, have you written anyWprograms for practical useI was involved in a project for CAD in a computer aided was probably a good experience, but, unfortunately, it may not help your present project you familiar with C-language...the phonetic processing system, do you know how such a system worksWhat do you mean by "phonetic processing system"mwWell, you know, English is spoken by different people with different English accent is different from mine, and of course mine is not the same as my colleagues’.So as I see it, your device would have to be able to recognise and understand different , I think I can learn C-language and a phonetic processing , that’s probably true, but you’ve got only12 months and you want aW degree, don’t you, so there’re two ways of studying fora degree either take six courses, pass their exams and have your dissertation accepted or the other way is you do some research work and submit your project thinkI’ll take the second , but are you sure you can finish your project in 12 monthsI don’t know, but I can work 12 hours a day and 7 days a , I’d suggest you spend some time in our library, trying to find out what other students have done before and perhaps re-consider your own project, to some might narrow your research area, concentrating on solving one or two major , it’d be a good idea to talk to your colleagues in the lab, , I’m sure we can work out something I see you again in three days’ timeAll ’ll go away and do some I’ll talk to yo u about myMnew you .You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - is the end of Part A,Part B:You will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or will hear the recording ONLY 1 - 3 are based on the following now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1 - 3.does the speaker suggest that the students should do during the term[A] Consult with her frequently.[B] Use the computer regularly.[C] Occupy the computer early.[D] Wait for one’s turn patiently.service must be paid for[A] Computer classes.[B] Training sessions.[C] Laser printing.[D] Package borrowing.is the talk mainly about[A] Computer lab services.[B] College library facilities.[C] The use of micro-computers.[D] Printouts from the laser printer.TapescriptRight, to Central College library name’s Kathy ’ll give you a brief introduction to the have a well-stocked bank of resources which are in three main locations: the library itself, with books and periodicals; the self-access language centre, with audio and video material; and the micro-computer ’ll start with themicro-computer lab, or micro-lab as we call is fitted with 24 personal computers.If you are a member of the library, you may borrow CALL discs in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian as well as the way, CALL stands for computer aided language learning: C A double L, "CALL", for may also borrow a range of word processing and desktop publishing disks are, of course, strictly for use in the micro-lab you wish to print anything you should use one of the five machines around the outside of the are connected to dot matrix printers, one is connected to the laser you want a top quality printout from the laser printer, come and see myself or any of the library printouts are free but there is a charge for using the laser printer.There is always a queue to get to the terminals towards the end of in and get to know how to use the computers early in the term and use them regularly, rather than just before exams and essay deadlines, in order to avoid delay or sessions are held on a regular basis, on the first and third Thursday of each month, and are free to full-time students of the you , any questionsYou now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 3.Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university you listen, you must answer Questions 1 -10 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on the will hear the talk now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1 to 10.’s the average annual increase of foreign student population in the period between 1985 and 1990 in terms of percentage part of the world contributed to an increase between 94/95 and 95/96 will the speaker talk about the economic and political changes will the speaker discuss first do the three largest groups of students come from’s the number of students from Malaysia is the most popular fieldof study’s the percentage of students in business and management terms of academic levels, in which level do we find the smallest number summary, what did the speaker talk aboutTapescriptFor those of you who are either already studying in the United States or plan to one day, it might be interesting to know something about the foreign student population in the United the academic year 1995/96 there was a total of approximately 344,000 foreign students studying in the United figure of 344,000 may seem like a very large number until you compare it with the total population of 241,000, foreign student population has been growing for a number of years and is still growing, but the rate of increase has dropped sharply during the the 1980s, the population grew quite example, between 1985 and 1990, the average yearly increase was %.However, the picture in the 1990s is quite rate of increase has declined quite fact, the rate of increase between 1994/95 and 1995/96 was only .5%, or one-half of one the overall rate of increase has dropped to only .5%, the number of students from some parts of the world is increasing while the number of students from other areas is example, during this same time period, that is between the academic years 94/95 and 95/96, there was a decrease in the number of students from the middle East, while the number of students from South and East Asia changes in the number of students coming from different parts of the world no doubt reflected changing economic and political ’m sure you are aware of many of these changes, and perhaps we can discuss them at our next today let’s confine our t alk to first, a discussion of the origin of these students, or, in other words, where they come from; second, the kinds of studies they pursue; and, finally, the academic levels they are found we have a little time left, we might quickly discuss in whichgeographic areas most of them go to school.Let’s discuss the origins of the foreign student population in the United States for the academic year 1995/’s discuss it in order from those areas sending the most students to those areas sending the fewest we look at the figures provided by the annual census of foreign students in the United States for the year 1995/96, we see that most of the foreign students studying in the United States during this year were from South and East is a rather large geographical area which includes such countries as China, Korea, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, and total number of students from this area, South and East Asia was 156, other words, roughly 2 out of every 5 foreign students come from South and East 24,000 of this total were from was close behind with just a little over 23,000 next largest number of students came from the middle number of students from the middle East came to about one-third the number from South and East fourth largest number came from South came Europe, Africa, North America, and ’s recapitulate what we’ve largest number of students studying in the United States during the academic year 1995/96 were from South and East Asia, followed by the middle East, South America, Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania.What fields are these large numbers of foreign students studying in It probably won’t surprise you to learn that the largest number are in the field of fact, % of the total number are studying and management is close behind, however, with a total of %.The third most popular field was mathematics and computer sciences with %.As you can see, engineering with %, business and management with %, and mathematics and computer sciences with % comprise about one half of the total number of foreign students.Let’s talk about which academic levels these students can be found studentscan be found studying at all levels of higher you might expect, the greatest number of them are studying at the undergraduate levelapproximately 158, second largest group study at the graduate level and that number is just under 122, rest study at junior colleges or in non-degree is at the graduate level that foreign students have the most foreign students comprise only % of the total population, they account for % of all the graduate students studying at me give you those percentages again so you can get a better feel for the overall students make up only of the total population, but they make up % of the total graduate student population.Well, I see that’s all the time we have ’ll have to leave discussions of the geographic areas these students study in until another time.Now you are going to hear the talk a second time.REPEAT THE TEXTYou now have 3 minutes to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.That is the end of Listening Comprehension.SECTION II: Use of EnglishRead the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Children who grip their pens too close to the writing point are likely to be at a disadvantage in examinations,(1) _____ to the first serious investigation into the way in which writingtechnique can dramatically affect educational survey of 643 children and adults, aged from pre-school to 40-plus, also suggests(2) _____ pen-holding techniques have deteriorated sharply over one generation, with teachers now paying far(3) ______ attention to correct pen grip and handwriting Thomas, a learning support teacher(4) ______ findings have been published, was inspired to investigate this area(5) _______ she noticed that those pupils who had the most trouble with spelling(6) ______ had a poor pen could not establish a significant statistical link(7) ______ pen-holding style and accuracy in spelling, she(8) ______ find huge differences in technique between the young children and the mature adults, and a definite(9) ________ between near-point gripping and slow, illegible who(10) ______ their pens at the writing point also show other characteristics(11) ______ inhibit learning,(12) _______ as poor posture, leaning too(13) ______ to the desk, using four fingers to grip the pen(14) ______ than three, and clumsy positioning of the thumb (which can obscure(15) ______ is being believes that the(16) ______ between older and younger writers is(17) ________ too dramatic to be accounted for simply by the possibility that people get better at writing as they grow(18) attributes it to a failure to teach the most effective methods, pointing out that the differences between(19) _______ groups coincides with the abandonment of formal handwriting instruction in classrooms in the sixties."The 30-year-olds showed a huge range of grips,(20) ________ the over 40s group all had a uniform ’tripod’ grip."SECTION III: Reading ComprehensionPart ARead the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1In recent years, there has been a steady assault on salt from the doctors: salt is bad for you regardless of your also got on board."There is a direct relationship," US congressman Neal Smith noted, "between the amount of sodium a person consumes and heart disease, circulatory disorders, stroke and even early death."Frightening, if true! But many doctors and medical researchers are now beginning to feel the salt scare has gone too far."All this hue and cry about eatingsalt is unnecessary," insists."For most of us it probably doesn’t make much difference how much salt we eat." Dustan’s most recent short-term study of 150 people showed that those with normal blood pressure experienced no change at all when placed on an extremely low-salt diet, or later when salt was the hypertensive subjects, however, half of those on the low-salt diet did experience a drop in blood pressure, which returned to its previous level when salt was reintroduced."An adequate to somewhat excessive salt intake has probably saved many more lives than it has cost in the general population," notes ."So a recommendation that the whole population should avoid salt makes no sense."Medical experts agree that everyone should practice reasonable "moderation" in salt the average person, a moderate amount might run from four to ten grams a day, or roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of a equivalent of one to two grams of this salt allowance would come from the natural sodium in rest would be added in processing, preparation or at the with kidney, liver or heart problems may have to limit dietary salt, if their doctor even the very vocal "low salt" exponent, Hull Hayes, that "we do not know whether increased sodium consumption causes hypertension." In fact, there is growing scientific evidence that other factors may be involved: deficiencies in calcium, potassium, perhaps magnesium; obesity (much more dangerous than sodium); genetic predisposition; stress."It is not your enemy," says ."Salt is the natural component of all human tissue, and the idea that you don’t need it is your doctor has proven that you have a salt-related health problem, there is no reason to give it up."to some doctors and politicians, the amount of salt consumed[A] exhibits as an aggravating factor to people in poor health.[B] cures diseases such as stroke and circulatory disorders.[C] correlates highly with some diseases.[D] is irrelevant to people suffering from heart disease.’s study we can infer that[A] a low-salt diet may be prescribed for some people.[B] the amount of salt intake has nothing to do with one’s blood pressure.[C] the reduction of salt intake can cure a hypertensive patient.[D] an extremely low-salt diet makes no difference to anyone.the third paragraph, implies that[A] people should not be afraid of taking excessive salt.[B] doctors should not advise people to avoid salt.[C] an adequate to excessive salt intake is recommended for people in disease.[D] excessive salt intake has claimed some victims in the general population.phrase "vocal ...exponent" (line 2, most probably refers to[A] eloquent doctor.[B] articulate opponent.[C] loud speaker.[D] strong advocate.is the main message of this text[A] That the salt scare is not justified.[B] That the cause of hypertension is now understood.[C] That the moderate use of salt is recommended.[D] That salt consumption is to be promoted.Part BIn the following article some paragraphs have been Questions 1 - 5, choose the most suitable paragraph from the list A - F to fit into each of the numbered is one paragraph which does not fit in any of the your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.From her vantage point she watched the main doors swing open and the first arrivals pour who had been at the head of the line paused momentarily on entry, looked around curiously, then quickly moved forward as others behind pressed moments the central public area of the big branch bank was filled with a chattering, noisy building, relatively quiet less than a minute earlier, had become a saw a tall heavyset black man wave some dollar bills and declare loudly, "I want to putmy money in the bank"1It seemed as if the report about everyone having come to open an account had been accurate after all.Edwina could see the big man leaning back expansively, still holding his dollar bills.His voice cut across the noise of other conversations and she heard him proclaim, "I’m in no ’s something I’d like you to explain."Two other desks were quickly manned by other equal speed, long wide lines of people formed in front of them.Normally, three members of staff were ample to handle new account business, but obviously were inadequate now.Edwina could see Tottenhoe on the far side of the bank and called him on the instructed, "Use more desks for new accounts and take all the staff you can spare to man them."2Tottenhoe grumbled in reply, "You realize we can’t possibly process all these people today, and however many we do will tie us up completely.""I’ve an idea," Edwina said, "that’s what someone has in hurry the processing all you can."3First, an application form called for details of residence, employment, social security, and family specimen signature was proof of identity was that, the newaccounts clerk would take all documents to an officer of the bank for approval and , a savings passbook was made out or a temporary checkbook the most new accounts that any bank employee could open in an hour were five, so the three clerks presently working might handle a total of ninety in one business day, if they kept going at top speed, which was unlikely.4Still the noise within the bank had become an uproar.A further problem was that the growing mass of arrivals in the central public area of the bank was preventing access to tellers’ counters by other could see a few of them outside, regarding the milling scene with she watched, several gave up and walked the bank some of the newcomers were engaging tellers in conversation and the tellers,having nothing else to do because of the melee, chatted assistant managers had gone to the central floor area and were trying to regulate the flood of people so as to clear some space at were having small success.5She decided it was time for her own intervention.Edwina left the platform and a railed-off staff area and, with difficulty, made her way through the milling crowd to the main front door.she knew however much they hurried it would still take ten to fifteen minutes to open any single new always paperwork required that time.still no hostility was in the now jam-packed bank who was spoken to by members of the staff answered politely and with a seemed, Edwina thought, as if all whowere here had been briefed to be on best behavior.security guard directed him, "Over there for new accounts." The guard pointed to a desk where a clerka young girlsat appeared nervous.The big man walked toward her, smiled reassuringly, and sat down.Immediately a press of others moved into a ragged line behind him, waiting for their turn.leaning close to the intercom, it was hard to hear above the noise.tripling the present complement of clerks would permit very few more than two hundred and fifty accounts to be opened in a day, yet already,in the first few minutes of business, the bank was crammed with at least four hundred people,with still more flooding in, and the line outside, which Edwina rose to check, appeared as long as ever.someone had alerted the press in advance, which explained the presence of the TV camera crew wondered who had done it.Part CAnswer questions 1-10 by referring to the comments on 3 different cars in the following magazine : Answer each question by choosing A, B or C and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1.SECTION IV: WritingYou have read an article in a magazine with the following statement in an article for the same should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your argument and include an should write about 250 your article onANSWER SHEET 2."Economic development will inevitably generate industrial waste which in turn will cause pollution to the living prosperity and a clean environment can not have to make a choice between the two."To what extent do you agree with the statementOral Test(For examiner)Part A: Self-introduction (This task will take about 2 minutes.)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening).Could I have your mark sheets, please Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is …and this is my colleague….He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to , your name is … and … Thank of all we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves.(Begin with candidate A, then move on to candidate B) Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).Home Town· Where are you from· How long have you lived there· What’s it like living there· How does your home town compare with (place where candidate is currently living)· Well, that’s interesting.。
国家公共英语(五级)笔试历年真题试卷汇编7.doc
控制面板国家公共英语（五级）笔试历年真题试卷汇编7 全音K 题型 1. Listening Comprehension2. Use of English3. Reading Compre sion4. WritingSection 1 Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection ofrecorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first answer the questions in your test booklet, not o the ANSWER SHEET. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you wi剩余时间：―I Part A 调整字 号： | Directions: You will hear a talk. As you listen, answer Questions 1-10 by circling TRUE or FALSE. You w hear the talk ONLY ONCE. You now have 1 minute to read Questions 1-10.12 14 16 1820听力原文： M: Professor Wilson, recently, I read a report, saying that writing in schools is found to be both dismal试卷 满 分： 100 分试题81 题 数量：答题 140 时 分限： 钟调整背景：neglected, because students and teachers have to spend a lot of time preparing for external assessments given by theState. You have been a strong advocator for teacher and student rights. You wrote about the politics of education in"Testing is not teaching*1 in 2002. How have things changed since you first wrote about writing in the 1970s?W: In my report to the Ford Foundation in 1976,1 documented how the government founded no research in the teac ofwriting. It was a polling how little opportunity there was to research writing. I actually got the first grant from thigovernment in 1978 for my study in Atkinson, New Hampshire. There was also a cover story by News Week with i"Why Johnny cant' that was around 1977, as I recalled. So there was a burst of advantage for writing in the early 8 Thenational writing project expanded dramatically and there was more research money for studying and writing. E RonaldReagon allowed funds to go to writing and its improvement, I was on his panel for excellence. Fve learned 1 Americaneducators and the government can maintain focus on the subject area for only so long. In the early 90s an continuing tothe present, testing and accountability have become a major focus. They have become almost like curriculum in theirown rights. They steal the focus from learning and, more particularly from writing.M: What impact have federal decisions had on our schools? What has this meant for the teaching and writing?W: Testing and the emphasis on reading have stolen large blocks of time from writing. Writing requires human pov andtime to evaluate whatever is admitted. Reading on the other hand is much cheaper to assess. The No Child Left BehindAct is all about reading. The authors of the bill didn't realize just how much writing creates a different readt Writing is the making of reading. People who construct things know far better how to take those things apart. The fedendecisions want us to believe that it is much more important to find out if children are good receivers of information thangood senders of information. In short, we don't want their ideas but we do want to know if we can get the right answersabout the information they should understand. In sum, for our political stand point, wc don't really want to if they canwrite with a voice that has ideas and facts just to support those ideas.M: What can teachers do when they find they have less time for writing?W: Teacher should band together asking lots of questions both orally and in a writing. They need to ask questions s HHow important is writing in relation to reading?'1, " Do you think writing is a medium for learning to think? Why whynot?" To show how important the medium of writing is, we should put our questions in writing, then call for aiappointment to have good dialogue with administrators and policy makers. Of course we need to have dialogueam( ourselves about these matters first. You will hear a conversation between Miss Green, an educational journalist, aProfessor Wilson, an expert in educational studies, about writing in American schools. As you listen, answer Quest: to 10by circling TRUE or FALSE. You will hear the conversation only once. You now have 1 minute to read Ques 1 to10.1.A.TUREB.FALSE 正确答案：A2.A.TUREB.FALSE正确答案：B3.A.TUREB.FALSE 正确答案：A4.A.TUREB.FALSE 正确答案：A5.A.TUREB.FALSE 正确答案：B6.A.TUREB.FALSE 正确答案：B7.A.TUREB.FALSE 正确答案：A8.A.TUREB.FALSE9.A.TUREB.FALSE正确答案：B10.A.TUREB.FALSE正确答案：APart BDirections: You will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C(D.You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.听力原文：W: Thank you for joining out talk about Mr. Frederick Selous. What was his background?M: Frederick Selous was bom in 1851 to a London Stock Exchange official and a poet who loved adventure. From early age, he had a fascination with David Livingstone, the great British explorer, who had made his name explorin Lualaba river in Southern Africa. At the age of 9, he was said to have been found sleeping in the nightshirt on the fl his boarding school, Rugby, and when asked what he was doing there, he replied, "One day, I'm going to be a hunte Africa, and Fm just hardening myself to sleep on the ground*1. Selous first visited Southern Africa in 1871 and then the next twenty yetirs exploring and hunting between Transvaal and Cango Basin.W: Why is he famous?M: As one of the few white men, the travel in the Africa interior at the time, Selous was instrumental in opening up Southern Africa for Ceil Rhodes and British, negotiating with many of the great indigenous leaders. He documentec progress of gold industry of Zimbabwe and invited US president Theodore Roosevelt on the hunting expedition. Th was to effectively kick-start these foreign industries for travelers who want to follow in Roosevelt's foot steps.W: What did he contribute to geography as a discipline?M: Selous was a typical example of the Victorian image of a great white hunter. However, he was also an enthusias naturalist and conservationist at the time when such interests were considered unfashionable. While his fellow hunt-rested during the afternoon heat, Selous would be out with a net catching butterflies and taking detailed notes. His f observations provided a valuable, historical record. And today, the British Museum houses hundreds of specimens. 11. What did Selous want to be when he was young?A. A hunter.B ・ A poet.C.An official.D. A rugby player.正确答案：A12.What did Selous do with regard to the development of Zimbabwe's gold industry?A.He opened it up.B ・ He took records of it.C.He provided instruments for it.D.He negotiated with local leaders about it.正确答案：B13.What arc kept in the British Museum today?A.His notes.B.His diaries.C.His collection.D.His records.正确答案：C听力原文：W: Why they move into industry?M: I got lo the stage where I wanted lo apply my research io actually treating diseases. As an academic, the only wz do that is to set up your own bio-tech company or to move to a pharmaceutical center. Also, although Cancer Resea UK was an excellent place to work, it was a vciy flat structure and you ran a lab. That was it. I wanted to do someth more than that before 1 retired.W: What were your first impressions?M: It is a cultural shock. No question! The main difference is the share size. A large pharmaceutical company may over 1(), ()0() people in R&D. This means you have to fit into a larger R&D process. I have to interact with many otl parts of the organization. You have to have a team mentality to be able to wave a project goodbye in giving up to ar department. In academic research institutes, you are much more isolationist. Your success depends on what is your CV but not on other people's. Another difference is that the goal is more short-term in industry. You have clear time and if you do not meet mem, you have to explain why. You don'i have a less solved important topic even if it lakes years, type of scenario. These are only surface differences. Both centers are driven by first-class science. Innovative science would be the keys to success in pharmaceutical companies.W: What about the financial side?M: In industry, there are excellent levels of funding. The salary packages available are good. Then, we don r t know anyone who says salary was a main driver to move from academia. It wasn't for me. Today, institutes like Cancer Research UK pay scientists pretty well. In industry, financial rewards are often achievement-based. The better you i the better you are rewarded, 14. Why did Owen want to change his job?A.To put his research results into practice.B ・ To find a better working environment.C.To do something meaningful when retired.D.To set up his own pharmaceutical company.正确答案：A15.Which of the following can best describe the working style of academic research institutes?A.People form project teams.B.People interact much with each other.C.People have a strong sense of collaboration.D.People depend on themselves for success. 正确答案：D16.How does the research management in industry differ from that in institutes?A.It has more short-term goals to achieve.B ・ It has more projects based on first-class science.C.Its emphasis is on long-term planning.D.Its emphasis is on key research topics.正确答案：A听力原文：W: Immanuel Kant was born in the east of Prussia in 1724. His parents hoped he would study theology however his interest was towards the classics and he was recognized as one of the most promising classical scholar college. In 1740, Kant entered the University of Konigsberg and studied primarily with the philosophy faculty. His died in 1746 and for the next nine years, Kant etimed his living as a private tutor. In 1756, he gained professorship : supplemented his income by working as an assistant librarian and through lecturing. Around this time, he introduce series of popular lectures on physical geography. That regularly attracted audiences about fifty freshmen. Although was a philosopher, he had a great impact on geography by helping to secure its places among university disciplines, also played an important role in freeing geography from its previous close relationship with theology. Kant propose human knowledge could be organized in three ways, by classifying facts according to the type of objects studied, b： exampling the temporal dimension and looking at things in terms of their histoiy and by understanding facts relativi spatial relationships. This last represents the field of knowledge commonly known as geography. He taught geograp for thirty years and began each term by clarifying the position of geography among the many fields of learning. He believed that geography represented the differentiation of places and that was fundamental to Kants understanding world. He also saw a clear distinction between the fields of history and geography. In contrast to his numerous philosophical writings, little is left of Kants geographical writings. Most of what we know was based on his lecture Kant believed that the human element was an entangled part of geography. He claimed that physical geography wm summary of nature and the basis of history and all the other possible geographies. 17. When did Kant become a professor?A.In 1740.B.In 1746.C.In 1750.D.In 1756.正确答案：D18- What is one of Kanfs contributions to geography?bining physical geography with philosophy.anizing human knowledge of geography into different categories.C.Separating geography from its close ties with theology.D.Publishing many books on geography.正确答案：c19.How did Kant start his lectures on geography each term?A.By stressing the importance of geography.B • By defining important geographical terms.C.By introducing the latest development in geographical studies.D.By explaining the relationship between geography and other disciplines.正确答案：D20.What is Kanfs view about geography?A.There is a close relationship between human activities and geography.B.Philosophy helps to explain natural phenomena.C.History provides the basis for the study of geography.D.Philosophical writings enriched the study of geography.正确答案：APartCDirections: You will hear a talk. As you listen, answer the questions or complete the notes in your test book for Questions 21-30 by writing NOT MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on the right. You will hear the talk TWICE.You now have 1 minute to read Questions 21-30.听力原文：W: I really enjoyed your book. You are one of the robotics pioneers. This's why I'm very excited to fin< that at last youYc writing a book to give readers the first-time description of how robotics has been developing and ' it is going. And what prompt you to write the book now?M: There is a confluence of three things happening in robotics right now then I thought what it was worth describin the world. First, the old version of robots is now being refined and developed in cooperated research labs. So that th starting to pick the consumer market. Now the first generation of home robots, robot toys, lawn mowers and floor cleaners are starting to be sold through retail outlets. Second, more recent work in university research labs has led robots that they were able to interact with humans in such life-like ways that they illuminate the question of whethe are anything more than machines and whether we will soon be able to build Sandia machines. And third, robotic technology is now being implanted in people to compensate for losses caused by diseases. We find ourselves on the thresh-hold of roboticizing on our own bodies. Since I've been involved in the aspects of all these developments, I thought I had some interesting perspectives to share with our readers.W: I have lo say I've been especially interested in the notion of embodiment and how that relates to the ideas of rob learning and evolving, and ways came to biologically evolution. I also enjoyed your discussion of the possibility of machines such as these becoming conscious in some point.M: Well, I think this is a question we will need to address in the future. I think well have some marginally simpler ethical issues to deal with in the shorter term over the next 10 to 20 years. We will be building robots much simpler humans but perhaps ifs complex in some ways of insects. Under what condition should we extend our ethical treatr in such animals to those robots? What will it take to convince us that they are alive? Concurrently, with that issue w also be adopting more and more technology into our bodies. What sorts of technology will be fair and what sorts an unfair?W: When I was at the MIT lab, I had the opportunity to spend some time with Corgan, Kitsman. I managed to get C to hold my hand. And when I was playing with Kitsman, his current graduate students thanked me for keeping him entertained. I told her a story about how when I was living in an apartment I have packed Furby to one of the boxes think the move was already sole to disturb when there's a tiny voice to start protesting "Tm bored". I started to get tf vision of robots who need a less of attention from us. Well programs need to consider how much time people will s; with their robots when creating these interacting machines.M: I've been involved in developing robotic toys --------- i Robot cooperation. We developed my real baby. It has an emotional system that makes for interesting play experiences for children. The toy responds differently to the same source of stimulus depending on what mode ifs in. It is of course interesting to design such systems as toys. But me interesting question is whether more complex robots will have emotional lives not for their entertainments or play v But it is a way of providing regulation of their activities. Animals and humans have involved with emotional systen playing just such roles. We may end up building our emotional systems into our robots, so the people can both understand them and influence the robots in the same way they influence each other.W: You can conclude in your book that technology seems to be heading and the direction of incorporating machine elements senses into human bodies. Do you anticipate that this will happen so gradually? The society, when we realbeware that we are returning into cyborgs until the significant percentage of the population, is already part machine M: That is exactly what I think will happen, like many technologies, this one is going to sneak upon us. Wc all kno1 people with hip replacements and we may know people who would have implants. More and more people are goin<: get implants to handle more and more diseases, ranging from Parkinson to Blindness. And more and more people v have prospected devices to compensate for stroke damage. Before too long, people are going to start having implan ornament themselves not just repair damage. More and more people will be part flesh and part machine. Editor Li talks with Mr. Brooks about his new book on robotics. As you listen, answer the questions or complete the notes in test booklet for Questions 21 to 30 by writing no more than three words in the space provided on the right. You wil the interview twice. You now have I minute to read Questions 21 to 3().21.正确答案:in the future22.正确答案：retail outlets23.正确答案：interact with humans24.正确答案：insects25.正确答案：Ethical issues26.正确答案：robots27.正确答案：A robot28.正确答案：differently29.正确答案：human bodies3().正确答案：flesh and machineSection II Use of English (15 minutes)Directions: Read the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable word. Write ycanswers on ANSWER SHEET LI always eat breakfast, and suggest that you do too. We all need food in the morning to supply ourselves [Cl ] sources of glucose, [C2] is not stored in the body and [C3] needed to fuel the brain. St show that those who eat [C4] are more productive at school and work [C5] those who skip it. Bi there is disagreement over [C6] should be eaten for the first meal of the day.I myself like leftovers. Fve never cared [C7] most of the common American breakfast foods and feel ju terrible if I eat some of [C8] . I do fine on a traditional Japanese breakfast [C9] steamed rice, brc fish, miso soup, pickled vegetables, seaweed, and green tea. I also like fruit, nuts, some fresh cheese, and olives. Yc have to experiment to find out what you [CIO] and what works best for you.In any [Cl 1 ] , eating breakfast makes it easier to meet your daily nutritional [C12] . Research shows that people who eat breakfast get more vitamins A, C, and E, folic acid, calcium, iron and fiber than those wl skip【Cl3】. They also do better with weight contro l, because they arc [C14] prone to overeat at • meals or load up on high-calorie snacks later in the day.Perhaps the most common excuse for skipping breakfast is lack of [C15] : but considering the nutrition; importance of the [C16] meal of the day, you should try to find ways of eating something in the morning IC17] is quick and easy to prepare. Breakfast should provide one-qiuirter [C18] one-third of yoi day's protein, some good carbohydrate, and some fat.Finally, [C19] all you take in the morning is coffee, try switching to green tea for the protection it prov [C20] cancer and heart disease.31.[Cl]正确答案：with解析：本句意为“早上我们都需要食物来补充葡萄糖”。
PETS5考试真题
全国公共英语品级考试(pets)五级考试真题Section IListening ComprehensionThis section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany are three parts in this section, Part A , Part B and Part , while you are doing the test, you should first answer the questions in your test booklet, not on the ANSWER the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Part A You will hear a conversation between a student, , and his tutor, you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling True or will hear the conversation ONLY now have 60 seconds to read Questions and have met prefers to live with an English intends to study how computer is used for language in his own country studied C-language and has some experience in is satisfied with Wang’s past has little knowledge of the phonetic processing decides to take courses and pass suggests that Wang should extend his stay at the asks Wang to do a little more research before deciding on his FALSETapescriptHearing a knock on the door] Come in morning morning nice to see you a seat...why don’t you, did you get to the university?mwmi arrived ...Are you living in the college?No, I am with an English family...actually...because I want to improve my , , did you take a language proficiency test before you came?...my Overall Band is 6,but...unfortunately my speaking is only , you know, here in this university, you have to take our own English test before you at tend any , first of all, what we’ve got to do is, we have to make an arrangement for the test ...will tomorrow be all right for you?mw Yeah, I have time tomorrow , at don’t think the test will be any problem for , let’s make sure you make full use of you r time ’s put it like exactly do you want to accomplish in the next 12 months?mi’m interested in computer language translation, I mean, from English to Chinese and Chinese to ’ll try, if possible, to produce a software or a device which can serve as an , could you be a bit more specific about...er...the device?For instance, when, you talk to the device in English it will translate your words into Chinese and vice ...do you mean it’ll be as competent as...er...a human interpreter?Yes...well, I’ll let it dea l with general situations, at least. Fascinating...and how big will the device itself be, do you think? The size of a cigarette pack, I think. So people can put it in their that could be a project. Tell me what you have done so far. In my four years of undergraduate study, I studied electronics, advanced Mmathematics, hardware designing, some computer languages and program , but have you done anypractical jobs? I mean, have you written anyWprograms for practical use? I was involved in a project for CAD in a shipyard. Mw The computer aided was probably a good experience, but, unfortunately, it may not help your present project you familiar with C-language?...the phonetic processing system, do you know how such a system works?What do you mean by "phonetic processing system?"mwWell, you know, English is spoken by different people with different English accent is different from mine, and of course mine is not the same as my colleagues’.So as I see it, your device would have to be able to recognise and understand different , I think I can learn C-language and a phonetic processing , that’s probably true, but you’ve got only 12 months and youwant aWdegree, don’t you?, so there’re two ways of studying for a degree either take six courses, pass their exams and have your dissertation accepted or the other way is you do some research work and submit your project think I’ll take the second , but are you sure you can finish your project in 12 months?I don’t know, but I can work 12 hours a day and 7 days a , I’d s uggest you spend some time in our library, trying to find out what other students have done before and perhaps re-consider your own project, to some might narrow your research area, concentrating on solving one or two major , it’d be a good idea to talk to your colleagues in the lab, , I’m sure we can work out something I see you again in three days’ time?All ’ll go away and do some I’ll talk to you about myMnew you .You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - is the end of Part A,Part B:You will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or will hear the recording ONLY 1 - 3 are based on the following now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1 - 3.does the speaker suggest that the students should do during the term?[A] Consult with her frequently.[B] Use the computer regularly.[C] Occupy the computer early.[D] Wait for one’s turn patiently.service must be paid for?[A] Computer classes.[B] Training sessions.[C] Laser printing.[D] Package borrowing.is the talk mainly about?[A] Computer lab services.[B] College library facilities.[C] The use of micro-computers.[D] Printouts from the laser printer.TapescriptRight, to Central College library name’s Kathy ’ll give you a brief introduction to the have a well-stocked bank of resources which are in three main locations: thelibrary itself, with books and periodicals; the self-access language centre, with audio and video material; and the micro-computer ’ll start with the micro-computer lab, or micro-lab as we call is fitted with 24 personal computers.If you are a member of the library, you may borrow CALL discs in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian as well as the way, CALL stands for computer aided language learning: C A double L, "CALL", for may also borrow a range of word processing and desktop publishing disks are, of course, strictly for use in the micro-lab you wish to print anything you should use one of the five machines around the outside of the are connected to dot matrix printers, one is connected to the laser you want a top quality printout from the laser printer, come and see myself or any of the library printouts are free but there is a charge for using the laser printer.There is always a queue to get to the terminals towards the end of in and get to know how to use the computers early in the term and use them regularly, rather than just before exams and essay deadlines, in order to avoid delay or sessions are held on a regular basis, on the first and third Thursday of each month, and are free to full-time students of the you , any questions?You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 3.Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university you listen, you must answer Questions 1 -10 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on the will hear the talk now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1 to 10.’s the average annual increase of foreign studen t population in the period between 1985 and 1990 in terms of percentage? part of the world contributed to an increase between 94/95 and 95/96? will the speaker talk about the economic and political changes? will the speaker discuss first? do the three largest groups of students comefrom?’s the number of students from Malaysia? is the most popular field of study?’s the percentage of students in business and management? terms of academic levels, in which level do we find the smallest number? summary, what did the speaker talk about? TapescriptFor those of you who are either already studying in the United States or plan to one day, it might be interesting to know something about the foreign student population in the United the academic year 1995/96 there was a total of approximately 344,000 foreign students studying in the United figure of 344,000 may seem like a very large number until you compare it with the total population of 241,000, foreign student population has been growing for a number of years and is still growing, but the rate of increase has dropped sharply during the the 1980s, the population grew quite example, between 1985 and 1990, the average yearly increase was %.However, the picture in the 1990s is quite rate of increase has declined quite fact, the rate of increase between 1994/95 and 1995/96 was only .5%, or one-half of one the overall rate of increase has dropped to only .5%, the number of students from some parts of the world is increasing while the number of students from other areas is example, during this same time period, that is between the academic years 94/95 and 95/96, there was a decrease in the number of students from the middle East, while the number of students from South and East Asia changes in the number of students coming from different parts of the world no doubt reflected changing economic and political ’m sure you are aware of many of these changes, and perhaps we can discuss them at our next today let’s confine our talk to first, a discussion of the origin of these students, or, in other words, where they come from; second, the kinds of studies they pursue; and, finally, the academic levels they are found we have a little time left, we might quicklydiscuss in which geographic areas most of them go to school.Let’s discuss the origins of the foreign student population in the United States for the academic year 1995/’s discuss it in order from those areas sending th e most students to those areas sending the fewest we look at the figures provided by the annual census of foreign students in the United States for the year 1995/96, we see that most of the foreign students studying in the United States during this year were from South and East is a rather large geographical area which includes such countries as China, Korea, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, and total number of students from this area, South and East Asia was 156, other words, roughly 2 out of every 5 foreign students come from South and East 24,000 of this total were from was close behind with just a little over 23,000 ?next largest number of students came from the middle number of students from the middle East came to about one-third the number from South and East fourth largest number came from South came Europe, Africa, North America, and ’s recapitulate what we’ve largest number of students studying in the United States during the academic year 1995/96 were from South and East Asia, followed by the middle East, South America, Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania.What fields are these large numbers of foreign students studying in? It probably won’t surprise you to learn that the largest number are in the field of fact, % of the total number are studying and management is close behind, however, with a total of %.The third most popular field was mathematics and computer sciences with %.As you can see, engineering with %, business and management with %, and mathematics and computer sciences with % comprise about one half of the total number of foreign students.Let’s talk about which academic levels these students can be found students canbe found studying at all levels of higher you might expect, the greatest number of them are studying at the undergraduate level?approximately 158, second largest group study at the graduate level and that number is just under 122, rest study at junior colleges or in non-degree is at the graduate level that foreign students have the most foreign students comprise only % of the total population, they account for % of all the graduate students studying at me give you those percentages again so you can get a better feel for the overall students make up only of the total population, but they make up % of the total graduate student population.Well, I see that’s all the time we have ’ll have to leave discussions of the geographic areas these students study in until another time.Now you are going to hear the talk a second time.REPEAT THE TEXTYou now have 3 minutes to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.That is the end of Listening Comprehension.SECTION II: Use of EnglishRead the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Children who grip their pens too close to the writing point are likely to be at a disadvantage in examinations,(1) _____ to the first serious investigation into the way in which writing technique can dramatically affect educational survey of 643 children and adults, aged from pre-school to 40-plus, also suggests(2) _____ pen-holding techniques have deteriorated sharply over one generation,with teachers now paying far(3) ______ attention to correct pen grip and handwriting Thomas, a learning support teacher(4) ______ findings have been published, was inspired to investigate this area(5) _______ she noticed that those pupils who had the most trouble with spelling(6) ______ had a poor pen could not establish a significant statistical link(7) ______ pen-holding style and accuracy in spelling, she(8) ______ find huge differences in technique between the young children and the mature adults, and a definite(9) ________ between near-point gripping and slow, illegible who(10) ______ their pens at the writing point also show other characteristics(11) ______ inhibit learning,(12) _______ as poor posture, leaning too(13) ______ to the desk, using four fingers to grip the pen(14) ______ than three, and clumsy positioning of the thumb (which can obscure(15) ______ is being believes that the(16) ______ between older and younger writers is(17) ________ too dramatic to be accounted for simply by the possibility that people get better at writing as they grow(18) attributes it to a failure to teach the most effective methods, pointing out that the differences betweenSECTION III: Reading ComprehensionPart ARead the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1In recent years, there has been a steady assault on salt from the doctors: salt is bad for you? regardless of your also got on board."There is a direct relationship," US congressman Neal Smith noted, "between the amount of sodium a person consumes and heart disease, circulatory disorders, stroke and even early death."Frightening, if true! But many doctors and medical researchers are now beginning to feel the salt scare has gone too far."All this hue and cry about eating salt is unnecessary," insists."For most of us it probably doesn’t make much difference how much salt we eat." Dustan’s most recent short-term study of 150 people showed that those with normal blood pressure experienced no change at all when placed on an extremely low-salt diet, or later when salt was the hypertensive subjects, however, half of those on the low-salt diet did experience a drop in blood pressure, which returned to its previous level when salt was reintroduced."An adequate to somewhat excessive salt intake has probably saved many more lives than it has cost in the general population," notes ."So a recommendation that the whole population should avoid salt makes no sense."Medical experts agree that everyone should practice reasonable "moderation" in salt the average person, a moderate amount might run from four to ten grams a day, or roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of a equivalent of one to two grams of this salt allowance would come from the natural sodium in rest would be added in processing, preparation or at the with kidney, liver or heart problems may have to limit dietary salt, if their doctor even the very vocal "lowsalt" exponent, Hull Hayes, that "we do not know whether increased sodium consumption causes hypertension." In fact, there is growing scientific evidence that other factors may be involved: deficiencies in calcium, potassium, perhaps magnesium;obesity (much more dangerous than sodium); genetic predisposition; stress."It is not your enemy," says ."Salt is the natural component of all human tissue, and the idea that you don’t need it is your doctor has proven that you have a salt-related health problem, there is no reason to give it up."to some doctors and politicians, the amount of salt consumed[A] exhibits as an aggravating factor to people in poor health.[B] cures diseases such as stroke and circulatory disorders.[C] correlates highly with some diseases.[D] is irrelevant to people suffering from heart disease.’s study we can infer that[A] a low-salt diet may be prescribed for some people.[B] the amount of salt intake has nothing to do with one’s blood pressure.[C] the reduction of salt intake can cure a hypertensive patient.[D] an extremely low-salt diet makes no difference to anyone.the third paragraph, implies that[A] people should not be afraid of taking excessive salt.[B] doctors should not advise people to avoid salt.[C] an adequate to excessive salt intake is recommended for people in disease.[D] excessive salt intake has claimed some victims in the general population.phrase "vocal ...exponent" (line 2, most probably refers to[A] eloquent doctor.[B] articulate opponent.[C] loud speaker.[D] strong advocate.is the main message of this text?[A] That the salt scare is not justified.[B] That the cause of hypertension is now understood.[C] That the moderate use of salt is recommended.[D] That salt consumption is to be promoted.Part BIn the following article some paragraphs have been Questions 1 - 5, choose the most suitable paragraph from the list A - F to fit into each of the numbered is oneparagraph which does not fit in any of the your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.From her vantage point she watched the main doors swing open and the first arrivals pour who had been at the head of the line paused momentarily on entry, looked around curiously, then quickly moved forward as others behind pressed moments the central public area of the big branch bank was filled with a chattering, noisy building, relatively quiet less than a minute earlier, had become a saw a tall heavyset black man wave some dollar bills and declare loudly, "I want to put my money in the bank"1It seemed as if the report about everyone having come to open an account had been accurate after all.Edwina could see the big man leaning back expansively, still holding his dollar bills.His voice cut across the noise of other conversations and she heard him proclaim, "I’m in no ’s something I’d like you to explain."Two other desks were quickly manned by other equal speed, long wide lines of people formed in front of them.Normally, three members of staff were ample to handle new account business, but obviously were inadequate now.Edwina could see Tottenhoe on the far side of the bank and called him on the instructed, "Use more desks for new accounts and take all the staff you can spare to man them."2Tottenhoe grumbled in reply, "You realize we can’t possibly process all these people today, and however many we do will tie us up completely.""I’ve an idea," Edwina said, "that’s what someone has in hurry the processing all youcan."3First, an application form called for details of residence, employment, social security, and family specimen signature was proof of identity was that, the new accounts clerk would take all documents to an officer of the bank for approval and , a savings passbook was made out or a temporary checkbook the most new accounts that any bank employee could open in an hour were five, so the three clerks presently working might handle? a total of ninety in one business day, if they kept going at top speed, which was unlikely.4Still the noise within the bank had become an uproar.A further problem was that the growing mass of arrivals in the central public area of the bank was preventing access to tellers’ counters by other could see a few of them outside, regarding the milling scene with she watched, several gave up and walked the bank some of the newcomers were engaging tellers in conversation and the tellers,?having nothing else to do because of the melee, chatted assistant managers had gone to the central floor area and were trying to regulate the flood of people so as to clear some space at were having small success.5She decided it was time for her own intervention.Edwina left the platform and a railed-off staff area and, with difficulty, made her way through the milling crowd to the main front door.she knew however much they hurried it would still take ten to fifteen minutes to open any single new always paperwork required that time.still no hostility was in the now jam-packed bank who was spoken to by membersof the staff answered politely and with a seemed, Edwina thought, as if all who were here had been briefed to be on best behavior.security guard directed him, "Over there for new accounts." The guard pointed to a desk where a clerk?a young girl?sat appeared nervous.The big man walked toward her, smiled reassuringly, and sat down.Immediately a press of others moved into a ragged line behind him, waiting for their turn.leaning close to the intercom, it was hard to hear above the noise.tripling the present complement of clerks would permit very few more than two hundred and fifty accounts to be opened in a day, yet already,?in the first few minutes of business, the bank was crammed with at least four hundred people,?with still more flooding in, and the line outside, which Edwina rose to check, appeared as long as ever.someone had alerted the press in advance, which explained the presence of the TV camera crew wondered who had done it.Part CAnswer questions 1-10 by referring to the comments on 3 different cars in the following magazine : Answer each question by choosing A, B or C and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1.SECTION IV: WritingYou have read an article in a magazine with the following statement in an article for the same should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your argument and include an should write about 250 your article on ANSWER SHEET 2."Economic development will inevitably generate industrial waste which in turn will cause pollution to the living prosperity and a clean environment can not have tomake a choice between the two."To what extent do you agree with the statement?Oral Test(For examiner)Part A: Self-introduction (This task will take about 2 minutes.)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening).Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is … and this is my colleague….He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to , your name is … and …? Thank of all we’d like to know somethi ng about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves.(Begin with candidate A, then move on to candidate B) Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).Home Town· Where are you from?· How long have you lived there?· What’s it like living there?· How does your home town compare with (place where candidate is currently living)?· Well, that’s interesting.(19) _______ groups coincides with the abandonment of formal handwriting instruction in classrooms in the sixties."The 30-year-olds showed a huge range of grips,(20) ________ the over 40s group all had a uniform ’tripod’ grip."。