12月高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(含答案详解)之欧阳文创编
13套A级(05.6-12.6)英语考试真题及答案(05年12月~12年6月)之欧阳光明创编
2005年12月高等学校英语应用能力A级试题（05.12-12.6）欧阳光明（2021.03.07）Part IListening Comprehension(15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After eachdialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialoguesand questions will be spoken only once. When you hear aquestion, you should decide on the correct answer from the4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. A. In a post office.B. In a bank.C. In a big store.D. In a hotel.2. A. He has a lot of experience.B. He appears to be a bit too quiet.C. He is nice-looking.D. He lacks experience.3. A. Prepare a price list.B. Go to the Brown Company.C. Send a parcel by post.D. Mail a price list.4. A. She should repair the telephone herself.B. She can turn to Mike for help.C. He knows nothing about telephone.D. He will call the telephone company.5. A. Seeing a film.B. Attending an evening party.C. Having another try.D. Finding a better theater.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it.After each conversation, there are some recorded questions.Both the conversations and questions will be spoken twotimes. When you hear a question, you should decide on thecorrect answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and Dgiven in your test paper. Then you should mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.Conversation 16. A. In the office.B. In a factory.C. At the airport.D. At the railway station.C. She wanted to get relaxed.D. She wanted to shop for Christmas. Conversation 28. A. To make an apology.B. To place an order.C. To ask about delivery.D. To cancel an appointment.9. A. TrucksB. PrintersC. PhonesD. Cameras10. A. For the late payment.B. For the damaged products.C. For the lost goods.D. For the delayed delivery.Section CDirections:This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that youwill hear five questions. Both the passage and the questionswill be read two times. When you hear a question, youshould complete the answer to it with a word or a shortphrase (in not more than 3 words). The questions andincomplete answers are printed in your test paper. Youshould write your answer on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly. Now the passage will begin.11. When did the family car become common in America?In the early.12. Why do more Americans have to drive to work?Because they have moved out of theto the suburbs.13. Why do people like smaller cars now?Because the cost of gas has.14. How popular are Japanese and German cars in the U.S.?They sell.15. What does the speaker mainly talk about?in the U.S.Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answerfrom the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.16. My boss said that he was badlyneed of my assistance.A. atB. inC. forD. with17. She didn’t knowto express her ideas clearly when she was invited tospeak at a meeting.A. whereB. whyC. whatD. how18. The professor, as a splendid speaker, was warmly received by theA. knownB. knowingC. to be knownD. having known19. tired of Tom’s all-talk-no-action attitude, Julia decided to do the joball by herself.A. To getB. To have gotC. GettingD. Have got20. Hein this company since he graduated fromAndongTechnicalCollege ten years ago.A. workedB. has been workingC. had workedD. was working21. you have any questions or needs, please contact the manager after5:00 p.m. on weekdays.A. BecauseB. WhereC. IfD. Though22. It cost her a lot of money, but she doesn’t regreta year travelingaround the world.A. to have spentB. to spendC. spentD. spending23. Afterfor the job, you will be required to take a language test.A. being interviewedB. being interviewingC. interviewingD. having interviewed24. He is used to flying by air and on no occasion frightened.A. he has ever feltB. he ever feelsC. ever does he feelD. has he ever felt25. It is most desirable that hefor the information by himself with a fewclicks online.A. searchB. searchedC. has searchedD. will searchSection BDirections:There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given inthe brackets. Write the word or words in the correspondingspace on the Answer Sheet.26. Follow the (settle) of the strike, the train service is now back to normal.27. By the end of this year the factory (produce) 20,000 cell phones.28. Those who are working in the Human Resources Department are(humorous )than we expected.29. We should read more and see more in order to (wide) our horizons.30. All the members of the club were present when the Chairman (elect) last week.31. When she was very young, my sister already knew where (put) hertoys and dolls.32. Some experts suggest that we slow down the (economy) growth in the country.33. He might have been killed in that car accident yesterday if he (take)part in that activity with the team.34. Doing a second job to earn more money also means you have to payincome tax.35. (watch) by a crowd of people, Charles felt embarrassed and couldn’tsay a word.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the material carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, marked 36 to 40. Foreach question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B,C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.The holiday shopping season got off to a flying start over the Thanksgiving (感恩节) weekend in the U.S. Retailers (零售商) attracted discount-hungry consumers with specials (特价商品) of televisions, DVD players and other gifts. Discounters like Wal-Mart and Target had the greatest success, offering customers early bird specials, while major department stores and clothing chains only met modest sales goals. Online sales were also strong.“It was as expected. It wasn’t a source of great prosperity, but it was a good start,” said Nevill, a man in a US retail consulting firm. He said, “ One thing we often heard was that only things marked down (降价) were selling. Consumers want a bargain, especially around the holiday.”Shoppers did seem to like the many markdowns. A lady in the State of Connecticut said, “I’ve never seen so many sales. I feel like a kid in a candy store.”Nevill estimated that discounters had a 4% gain over last year’s Thanksgiving figure, while sales at department stores and mall based clothing chains were up 2% for the weekend. However, the Thanksgiving weekend is not necessarily a good way to judge how retailers will be successful for the season. Over the past few years, the weekend accounted for less than 10% of sales.Online merchants also had a good weekend. Sales were up 61% last Friday, compared to the day after Thanksgiving a year ago.36. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, people bought a lot more than usual because.A. Wal-Mart and Target offered birds as giftsB. shopping was the major weekend activityC. people had time to go shopping online37. Retailers have the experience that consumers seem to.A. feel eager to buy discounted goodsB. be hungry for special kinds of goodsC. like to buy new DVD players as giftsD. be interested in major department stores38. From the context we know that Wal-Mart and Target are the names of two.A. food storesB. large retailersC. online servicesD. clothing chains39. By saying “I feel like a kid in a candy store”, the lady in Connecticutprobably means that .A. she has difficulty choosing form such a wide variety of goodsB. she cannot decide whether she should buy some candyC. she is quite interested in buying candyD. she recalls her happy childhood days40. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Online sales were 61% higher than retailers’.B. Online merchants had an average weekend sale.C. Retailers lost much profit because of the discounts they offered.D. Retailers had an increase in sales in the Thanksgiving weekend. Task 2Directions:This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.The Future of General Motors (GM) Is Yours We have everything college students need to know about GM’s Cooperative Education and Intern (实习) Programs in our Student Center. Each fall, GM recruiters (招聘人员) visit the campuses of many of the nation’s top engineering and business colleges and universities to recruit students. These students are considered for interesting assignments throughout our U.S. operations. Check out our Recruiting Calendar to see if GM will be visiting your campus. If your campus is not listed, please apply online.Will GM start your career moving? Fasten your seat belt!For full-time college students, General Motors offers both a Cooperative Education and an Intern Program. Participants in these real-business-world educational programs gain valuable degree-related experience, develop an insider’s understanding of how GM works and earn competitive wages. These programs are designed to provide GM with a source of highly talented candidates while giving students an opportunity for hands-on experience in their chosen field. As a result, participants in these programs are given serious consideration for full-time positions with GM when they graduate. Candidates for thesequalifications that match the business needs of the organization.41. GM is likely to recruit college students for its programs who.A. do a full-time college programB. major in engineering and businessC. have had some practical experienceD. have gathered information about GM42. The Recruiting Calendar (Line 4, Para.1) gives the information about .A. the kinds of people GM needs to trainB. the nation’s top colleges and universitiesC. GM recruiters’ visits to colleges and universities.D. The interesting tasks GM expects the students to fulfill43. Those students whose university is not listed on the Recruiting Calendar may.A. apply to GM online.B. be given interesting tasksC. come to the GM’s training offices directlyD. invite recruiters to visit their universities.44. The programs that GM offers to full-time college students will help them to .A. gain information about business in generalB. get business experience and good wagesC. develop their talents fullyD. obtain a higher degree45. GM offers the Cooperative Education and Intern Program in order to.A. make its business needs known to the publicB. perform successful online assessmentsC. advertise its newly-designed productsD. find out highly talented candidatesTask 3Directions: The following is an Introduction to Montserrat Publishing.After reading it, you are required to complete the outlinebelow it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answerbriefly (in not more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly.We at Montserrat Publishing have published two books devoted to improving the everyday vocabulary of intermediate and advanced English language students.You probably find that even though you have been studying English for many years, you still have problems following a social conversation between English speaking people.Maybe you need English for business and you have a widefind it difficult to conduct meetings in English. This is because you cannot understand the practical, everyday expressions being employed. You may also need to understand journals and trade magazines written in English where a dictionary is not enough to convey the real meaning of what is being said.The Practical Everyday English series consists of a collection of words and expressions used every day by all classes of society. The idea is that after being presented with a word or expression the reader can see how it is used by reading two or more clear examples. Each example contains at least one word or even two or three which have been studied on earlier pages.Information on Newly-published BooksName of the series:(46)Number of the books: (47)Intended readers:(48)students studying EnglishPurposes: 1. to enlarge the students’ everyday (49) of English2. to help understand the meaning of practical, everyday expressionsContent: a collection of (50)used every day in various situationsTask 4Directions: The following is a list of terms from a book on WTO. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to(与……等同) those given in Chinese in the tablebelow.Then you should put the corresponding letters inbrackets on the Answer sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A— dispute settlement bodyB— balance of international payments C— world trade organizationD— risk managementE—investment in non-productive project F—grant the national treatmentG— appeal bodyH— common agriculture policyI— customs valuesJ— export performanceK— food security L— free riderM— grey area measuresN— import licensingO— market accessP— market boardsQ— presence of national parsonR— north american free trade area S— international settlementT— peace clauseU—least-developed countries V—most-favored-nation treatmentExample:(F)实行国民待遇 (P)营销机构51. ( )上诉机构 ( )最惠国待遇52. ( )和平条款 ( )进口许可53. ( )市场准入 ( )非生产性投资54. ( )食品安全保障 ( )共同农业政策55. ( )风险管理 ( )争端解决机构Task 5Directions:There is an advertisement below. After reading it, you are(No.56 to No.60). You should write your answers (in notmore than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Douglass Company (hereafter〈以下〉referred to as the Buyer) as one party and Anhui Import and Export Corporation (hereafter referred to as the Seller) as the other party agree to sign by their authorized representatives, as a result of friendly negotiation, the present Contract under the following terms and conditions:1) The Seller will arrange and sell 260 sets of drilling machines inthe following two fiscal years (财政年度);2) The Seller should take care of the quality, quantity, packing, and shipping;3) The Buyer should pay the Seller by irrevocable L/C and take care of the insurance;4) Claim shall be made within 10 days of goods’ arrival;5) Neither party shall break the contract without mutual agreement;6) The present contract is written in English, valid for two years,after which it may be extended, amended or discontinued;7) The contract was signed on April 14, 2005 in Hefei by representatives of the two parties.(Signature) For the Anhui Mechanic Import and Export Co. of People’s Republic of China.(Signature) For the Douglass Company of New York, N.Y, U.S.A.56. What is the contract product?.57. Which party is responsible for the insurance?.58. How should the Buyer pay the seller?By .59. How long is the contract valid for?.60. Who signed the contract?The of the two parties.Part IV Translation — English into Chinese (25 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (No.61 to No.64) isfollowed by four choices of suggested Chinese translationmarked A, B, C and D. Mark the best choice and write thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write yourtranslation of the paragraph (No.65) in the correspondingspace on the Translation / Composition Sheet.61. You can buy a three-year-old car for only 60% of the price for a newvehicle and still have several years of trouble-free driving.但你仍然可以开几年而不出故障。
2019年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(含答案详解
高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(2015年12月)Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read: A. New York City. B. An evening party.C. An air trip.D. The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C. An air trip is the correct answer. You should mark C on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. [A] [B] [C] [D] Now the test will begin.The price of the product. C) The delivery of his order.B)The charge of the service. D) The packing of the goods.Giving a lecture. C) Preparing a party.B)Taking an interview. D) Having an exam.Its food is delicious. C) It is close to his office.B)Its price is reasonable. D) It provides good service.By sea. B) By air . C) By train. D) By truck.Asking the way. C) Buying air tickets.B) Renting a car. D) Booking hotel rooms.Section BDirection:This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions .Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 1Open a new shoe store. C) Invite the woman to his company.B) Participate in a trade fair. D) Pace an order with the woman.An advertising brochure. C) An invitation letter.B) A price list. D) A few samples.Conversation 28.A) At a hotel. C) In a restaurant.B) At the airport. D) In a bank.9. A) To buy a ticket. C) To place an order.B) To book a taxi. D) To make an appointment.10. A) By 7:00. C) By 9:00.B) By 8:00. D) By 10:00.Section CDirections:In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrase missing. The passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. Now listen to the passage.An interviewer sometimes starts with an open-ended question like Could you tell me something about yourself? It is a way to break the ice and make you feel 11 during the interview. It is also a way for the interviewer to know more about your personality to help him or her to 12 if you are a good fit for the job.It is not a good idea to talk too much about yourself because the interviewer doesn’t want to know everything about you. But on the other hand, telling 13 can make him or her wonder why you aren’t more open. So it’s a good idea to share some14 .These interests may not 15 your work.Section DDirections:This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question .you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.does the speaker talk about first in his speech?The speaker first gives about his company.17. What are the main products of the company?Clothing,and household products.18. How long has the company been in business?Over .19. Where can people find job openings at Family Dollar?On its .20. How can people apply for the jobs?They can make their application .Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections. Section ADirections:In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21.the investigation, the committee published the report on the cause of the accident.A)Completed B) Having completed C) Completing D) To have completed22. The report shows that over half of the women are suffering second-hand smoke at the workplace.A)in B) for C) on D) from23.Our goal is to fulfill the needs of our clients, challenging they may be.A)however B) whenever C)wherever D)whatever24.Only after the secretary saw the train disappear in sight the railway station.A)he leaves B) has he left C)he left D) did he leave25.If they had worked harder, they the project ahead of time.A) will finish B) would have finished C)have finished D)had finished26.The company has decided to sponsor the exhibition, helps to promote its image.A) that B) who C) what D)which27.The newly appointed manager is said to be neither flexible easy to get along with.A) or B) and C)nor D) but28.salaries may not be high, working as a nursing assistant does have some other benefits.A) Unless B) While C) As D) Since29.How we pack the products has a significant impact the cost of logistics.A) of B) on C) to D)with30. Impressed me most about the school is how it was designed to support both the students and the community.A) What B) That C)This D) WhichSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.31. For the sake of our long-term (cooperate) , we may consider reducing the price by 10 per cent.32. Here you will find some (value) resources to help you develop communication skills.33. Driving has long been thought of as (efficient) than flying, but according to new research, that is no longer the case.34. Quotations and samples will (send) to you as soon as we receive your specific inquiries.35. After (receive) your loan from us, if you are not completely satisfied with your experience, please contact us.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.In giving a business presentation, many speakers think that if their idea is strong, their audience will get it readily. They feel discouraged when the audience is unable to understand their presentations. That happens a lot especially when technical experts are invited to make a product presentation to a group of users.What can we do to make a business presentation easier to understand? In my view, good presentations have always been simple and visual. In an effective business presentation, the fewer the points, the better the message gets passed on. You focus on the depth of coverage instead of the width(广度) of coverage. Additionally, you make your ideas visual and relevant, so the message is understood better and remembered longer. Great business presenters relate their ideas and concepts to their audience by using simple, powerful diagrams instead of relying on text-based slides. In fact, drawing diagrams forces a presenter to make the idea clear even at the preparation stage. Itis impossible to draw a diagram when you are not clear about an idea. When your idea is clear, it is easier to transfer it. Most audiences understand a diagram faster and remember it longer. This possibly explains why most of the memorable presentations have been visual in nature.36.Many speakers believe that the stronger their idea, .A)the more powerful their speech will beB)the more meaningful their speech will beC)the more easily the audience will understand itD)the harder the audience will find it to follow37.Why are you advised to give fewer points in your presentation?A)To pass on the messages better. C) To allow audience to take notes.B)To avoid wasting too much time. D) To leave more time for questions.38.The speaker can help the audience remember the message longer by .A) displaying text-based slides C) focusing on the width of coverageB) avoiding long technical terms D) using simple and powerful diagramsunderlined word “transfer” in this passage most probably means.A) create B) pass on C) take off D) describepassage is mainly about .A) how to make an effective business presentationB) how to present strong ideas in a presentationC) how to focus on the depth of coverageD) how to prepare a powerful diagramTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Blue Jeans Company was established in October 2012 and operates as a partnership (合伙企业）between Elena Horowitz and James Foster. In fact, it began in Elena^ basement when they sold jeans to friends. And now the company has grown to have its own online store, relationships with suppliers in Asia, and local factories. The company has had its revenues double every two months.For our day-today operations, Blue Jeans Company has established several key relationships and we can easily expand our production when the demand for our goods increases.We obtain the best organic cotton from two suppliers, one located in Turkey and the other in Japan, which means that their supplies are produced without the use of any chemicals. Once the shipment arrives in the US, it’ll be routed (发送）to our production and shipping partner in Los Angeles. We work closely with our partner to ensure quality through regular checks. It is also where the products will ship out. Our office is located on 2029 Century Park East where all staff work together, handling all online order processing and ensuring the purchase and delivery of the products run smoothly. Ifs also where all requests for refunds are handled in addition to the future launch of the jean-recycling program.41.Blue Jeans Company first started its business by .A)selling its product to friends C) exporting jeans to Asian countriesB)doing business in an online store D) supplying raw materials to local factories42.“Organic cotton” in Line 1，Para 3，probably means “cotton ”A)manufactured automatically C) produced without using chemicalsB)grown in local regions D) imported from foreign countries43.To ensure product quality, the company .A)uses man-made materials C) checks its products regularlyB)observes strict regulations D) often asks for clients’ opinions44.The company’s products will ship out from .A)A) New York B) Los Angeles C) Turkey D) Japan45.What will the company do in the future?A)Sell its products worldwide. C)Establish a new office in New York.B)Handle all its orders online. D)Carry out a jean-recycling program.Task 3Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it to . You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.is an online market place designed to help you transform your digital images into a flourishing online business.Simply open a free account, upload (上传）your images, set your prices for the available print sizes, and you’re in business…instantly.You can immediately start selling fine art prints and greeting cards to a worldwide audience of art collectors.Each month, more than 5 million visitors stop by FAA to browse and purchase artwork.When one of these visitors purchases your prints or greeting cards, we take care of everything for you!In order to help you generate sales, FAA advertises your artwork for you online, and we also pro- vide you with powerful and unique marketing features.In addition, FAA has an online community of 40,000+ artists who participate in daily discussions, live chats, groups, contests, and much more. If you’re interested in networking with other artists, discussing art-related topics, and sharing business ideas... you’re come to the right place.Task 4Directions:The following is a list of items related to museum visiting. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—Bull market J—Earnings per shareB—Bull market K—Price per shareC—Closing price L—Market valueD—Opening price M—Volume of tradingE—Primary market N—Ordinary shareF—Secondary market O—Composite IndexG—Individual investor P—Account balanceH—Annual report Q—Annual returnI—Cash flowExamples:(D)综合指数(L)一级市场Task 5Directions：Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions to that follow. The answers (in not more than three words) should be written after the correspondingnumbers on the Answer Sheet.Are you searching the Internet to find the best place to book a room for your family vacation? Here are some of our tips for you.Getting StartedYears ago searching for a hotel required a lot of phone calls to hotel chains. Today, there’s no shortage of quality online hotel booking websites. Just locate your favorite online hotel booking site, enter your travel destination, the date of your trip, and the number of hotel guests.Narrowing the Hotel SearchSo now what? You’ve found a list of hotel rooms online ordered by h otel star rating技仰（等级)，guest scores, or price. What’s most important to you? If it^ price, sort the list by lowest price first. If it’s the star rating of the hotel, then click to sort by rating.Read Guest Scores and ReviewsAlways read the guest scores. Keep in mind that hotels with a high number of highly rated guest scores and written guest reviews will increase your confidence that you^ have a good experience at that hotel. Always consider the guest scores when you book a room online in a hotel. Your experience is likely to be similar.56.What did people have to do to search for a hotel in the past?They had to make a lot of .57.What should people do after they have found their favorite hotel booking site?Simply enter their , the date of their trip, and the number of guests.58.How are hotel rooms ordered in a list online?They are ordered by star rating, , or price.59.What should people do if they think the star rating is most important?They just sort by .60.Why should people take the guest scores into consideration?Because their experience is likely to be .Part IV Translation -- English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65,write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61.It has been found that some people devote themselves so fully to their business success that they developunhealthy eating habits.A)人们发现有些人的事业之所以能成功，是与他们的生活习惯密不可分的。
202312月英语a级考试真题及答案
202312月英语a级考试真题及答案2023 December English A-Level ExamPart A: Reading Comprehension (50 points)Read the following passage and answer the questions below.Passage:Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. As global temperatures rise, we are witnessing more frequent extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts. The consequences of climate change are already being felt, with rising sea levels threatening coastal communities, melting ice caps leading to habitat loss for polar animals, and changing weather patterns affecting agriculture.Question 1: What is one of the main challenges facing the world today?Question 2: Give an example of an extreme weather event that is becoming more frequent.Question 3: How are rising sea levels affecting coastal communities?Question 4: What is one consequence of melting ice caps?Question 5: How is agriculture being impacted by changing weather patterns?Part B: Vocabulary and Grammar (50 points)Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.1. I ________ to the store yesterday. (go/went)2. She ________ a book when the phone rang. (read/was reading)3. The ________ of the movie surprised everyone.(end/ending)4. My brother is ________ than me. (taller/the tallest)5. Can you ________ me a favor? (do/make)Part C: Writing (50 points)Write an essay of at least 300 words on the following topic:"Some people believe that the government should do more to combat climate change, while others argue that it is the responsibility of individuals to make changes in their own lives. What is your opinion on this issue?"Please answer all questions in the space provided and make sure to write clearly and legibly.Good luck on your exam!。
2014年12月大学英语应用能力考试A级试卷及部分答案解析
2014 年12 月高等学校英语应用能力考试A 级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A): B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Example: You will hear:You will read: A) New York City.B) An evening party.C) An air trip.D) The man's job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C) An air trip is the correct answer, you should mark C) on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.[A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1. A) Production planning. C) Financial affairs.B) Public relations. D) Import and Export.2. A) More workers are needed. C) Workers' salaries are higher,B) Advertising costs more. D) Raw materials are more expensive.3. A) To look for a dream job. C) To find a chance to do business.B) To continue his study. D) To visit his friends.4. A) Fie is suitable for the job. C) He is nice and kind.B) He is good at programming. D) He finds the job difficult.5. A) Interviewer and interviewee. C) Doctor and nurse.B) Buyer and seller. D) Shop assistant and customer.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations; there are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation 16. A) He was too busy. C) His company has closed down.B) He got a new offer. D) His company has moved away.7. A T o move to another city.) C) To have his own business.B) To do social work. D) To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A) The chief engineer. C) The office secretary.B) The sales manager. D) The manager assistant.9. A) He's attending a meeting. C) He's speaking on another phone,B) He's giving a lecture. D) He's away on a business trip.10. A) Telling him to meet tomorrow. C) Asking him to attend a party.B) Telling him to send a sample. D) Asking him to call back.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing, the passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on, the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and Gentlemen,It's my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, I'll introduce our factory to you. Our company __11__ in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them. All over the world. We __12__ of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily. We now have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to __13__ of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to __14__ our products. I hope you will __15__ doing business with us. Thank you!Section DDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a wordor a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Now listen to the passage.16. What did the speaker talk about last time?The ____________ of an oral presentation.17. What does the speaker want to talk about today?The ___________ of a presentation.18. What does a typical presentation consist of?The beginning,___________________.19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to the speaker?Because it is the ___________ to your listeners,20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can draw ____________ and set the proper tone.partⅡ(10 minutes)StructureDirections: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences .It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A),B),C) andD).Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.21. the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million.A) Unless B) Until C) While D) Since22. It was your recommendation enabled me to be an engineer in this world –famous company.A) when B)who C)what D)that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars more and more serious in many cities.A) become B) became C) is becoming D) had become24. We understand you need easy access up-to-date information about your accounts in many cities.A)in B)to C)for D)with25. It is common practice a battery when it still has some life in it.A) to charge B)charge C)charged D)having charged26. We have to investigate as customers as possible in order to make sure of the potential of the market.A) many B)much C)more D)most27. As long as you keep on hard, you’ll get promoted sooner or later.A)work B)be working C)worked D)working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK,99%of are small business .A)which B)that C)whose D)it29. by all the team members ,they finally got the big project for their company.A)To be supported B)Having supported C)Supporting D)Supported30. This article tells the readers they can look for in an employee’s abilities.A)that B)what C)which D)howSection BDirections：There are 5 incomplete statement here .You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets .Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) .32. Generally speaking, once you (make) the payment, the goods should be delivered within a week.33. It is that advertising is the (expensive) of all the promotional activities undertaken by businesses.34. The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its (invest) .35. It is reported that an international conference (hold) in London next Friday.PartⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions：This part is to test your reading ability .There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill .You shouldread the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or un finished statements, numbered 36 to 40 .For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A) B) C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “green”programs .Our new “green”waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at cssupport@.36. According to the passage, GFL doesn’t allow any conduct that will .A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is .A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, “we are always mindful of …”means “”.A) we are always worried about…B) we always look forward to…C) we are always aware of…D) we always put up with…39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according to the second paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company’s new “green”waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing.Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mail sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radio telephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, .A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to higher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions: The following is a short introduction to AIL Sales Representatives. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.In American Income Life Company (AIL),sales representatives have servants’heart. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage(承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. Whatmakes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you’re worth based on how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life’s independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Sales Representatives of AIL Aims: 1) to protect middle-income families2) to give back to 46 .Features: 1) having servants’hearts2) Willingness to 47 .3) Being able to focus on 48Benefits: 1) 49 sales training opportunities2) 50 experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the answer sheet, numbered 51through 55.A Cost of goods soldB Channel of distributionC Commission percentD Competitive advantage / edgeE Current assetsF Current debtG Direct cost of salesH Earning before taxesI Effective demandJ Advance paymentK Advising bankL Letter of creditM Paying bankN Capital marketO Cost and freightP Import licenseQ Joint ventureExamples: (A) 售出物成本(H)税前收益51.（）现有债务（）预付款52.（）信用证（）合资企业53.（）竞争优势（）有效需求54.（）付款银行（）成本加运费55.（）直销成本（）资本市场Task 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5 question (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answer (in no more than three words) should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan. A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all the costs. Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education-related expenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, and more. Other benefits include:--Make no payments until six months after leaving school--Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option--Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co-signer（联署人；担保人）may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualify for a lower interest rate. Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721. Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help you through the progress-----from helping you make an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible expenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after .59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through in your application.Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choices of suggested translation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。
高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)真题及答案
高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read: A) New York City. B) An evening party.C) An air trip. D) The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C) An air trip is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.[A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1. A) Go to school. B) Prepare a party.C) Make a speech. D) Arrange a meeting.2. A) Going to work by bus. B) Buying a new car.C) Looking for a new job. D) Living near the company.3. A) Visit her office. B) Repair her computer.C) Lend her a bicycle. D) Check her report.4. A) The man is going to work in the IT company.B) The woman has no idea about the IT company.C) The woman wants to work in the man’s company.D) The company is among the top ones in the IT industry.5. A) To apply for a job. B) To ask for a sick leave.C) To make an appointment. D) To place an order.Section BDirection:This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Now listen to the conversation.Conversation 16. A) She has got a job offer. B) She has got a promotion.C) Her company has launched a new product. D) Her company has received a big order.7. A) Buying a birthday gift. B) Watching a movie together.C) Giving a birthday party. D) Having dinner together. Conversation 18. A) When the Great Wall was built. B) How he can get to the Great Wall.C) Which tour group he should join. D) How far away the Great Wall is.9. A) It is quicker. B) It is more comfortable.C) It is cheaper. D) It is less crowded.10. A) Bus No. 18. B) Bus No. 80. C) Bus No. 89. D) Bus No. 98.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrase missing. The passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. Now listen to the passage.How great it is to see so many of you come and join us in celebrating the 15th anniversary of our travel magazine. From the bottom of 11 , we thank you for being here. A little more than fifteen years ago, we were sitting at our regular jobs, 12 how we saw our future, when we came up with the idea of joining our two hobbies, traveling and writing. We never imagined that our tiny dream would 13 so soon. There were many special people who joined us and made it 14 to create the name that we have today. To all those people and those who joined us in our journey, I should say thank you again. 15 we would never have been here.Section DDirections:This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.16. What is the purpose of the video library?To help people improve their abilities.17. What problem may people have when using the library for the first time?They may have difficulties understanding .18. What are people advised to do when listening to the video?Write down the they hear and understand.19. What should people do in listening to each conversation?Try to notice the .20. How can people start watching their first video?All they need to do is to click on the link of .Part II Structure (10 minutes)Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. Itconsists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21. Young people are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites now thanthey in the past.A) was B) are C) do D) did22. One of the toughest jobs of managers and executives is how to engage theiremployees.A) to figure out B) to be figuring out C) figure out D) figured out23. they are invented to be very smart, robots still can’t replace humans.A) If only B) Even though C) As if D) Just as24. This passport photo doesn’t look like you at all, so you must have another one .A) taking B) to take C) taken D) took25. We are pleased to share the news we have finished our project ahead of schedule.A) that B) which C) those D) these26. The search will go on a new and better material is found to replace this one.A) since B) until C) while D) as27. These photos remind me of the days I stayed in Britain, working as a visitor scholar.A) where B) when C) whether D) how28. This website may contain links to other websites privacy practices may bedifferent from ours.A) that B) which C) who D) whose29. The company its sales by an average of 10% per year since its establishment in1993.A) increases B) increased C) is increasing D) has increased30. The flight scheduled at 9 am was delayed four hours due to the bad weather.A) to take off B) take offC) taking off D) to be taken offSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.31. The president will attend the opening ceremony of the (establish) of the free tradezone this afternoon.32. Total sales of our company in 2015 rose to 712. 6 million Euros (compare) with687.2 million Euros in 2014.33. With the work (do) , these scientists began to plan another research project.34. Consumers have the right (obtain) true information of the services they receive fromthe sellers35. Many employers complain that they have difficulty (find) enough qualified people fortheir companies.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Technology companies usually focus their employee benefits around making people stay in the office longer, ping-pong tables, game rooms, on-site training rooms, some even offer laundry services. We, ABC Company, don’t do any of these.Instead, we focus on benefits that get people out of the office as much as possible. We designed our benefits system to reflect that. Here are some of the benefits we offer to get people away from the computer.●Vacations: For the last three years in a row, we’ve worked with a professionaltravel agent to prepare different travel packages that employees could pick from as aholiday gift. Everything is paid for and included. Specific, pre-arranged trips —whether for a family to go to Disneyland or a couple to tour Spain —have helpedmake sure people actually take their vacations.4-day Summer Weeks: From May through October, everyone who’s been with the company for more than a year gets to work just four days in a week. This started out as “Friday’s off”, but roles like customer support and operations need to cover all hours.To come up with the best ideas, you need a fresh mind. These travel and time-off benefits help everyone stay sharp.36. The usual focus of employee benefits offered by technology companies is to .A) keep employees to stay longer in the office B) encourage employees to work overtimeC) help employees to participate in exercise D) ensure employees to work energetically37. The purpose of the benefits system of ABC Company is to .A) encourage its employees to work overtime B) get its employees out of the officeC) develop its unique marketing strategies D) increase its overseas market share38. ABC Company pays for everything in the travel packages in order to .A) make sure its employees take their vacationsB) build up business relations with a travel agentC) encourage its employees to travel on businessD) help the development of tourism in the area39. Who can enjoy the 4-day Summer Weeks in the company?A) Employees of 18 years old and above. B) Customer support employees.C) The newly-employed staff. D) Employees working over a year.40. By saying “stay sharp” in the last paragraph, the writer means “be ”.A) more careful B) open-mindedC) quick-minded D) healthierTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Conditions for Submitting Refund Requests:1. All products claimed to be not as described must match the items sold by the seller.2. Refund request should be submitted during the protection period.3. Buyers should provide enough evidence to prove that the products received are not asgood as described.4. If you submit a refund request before the order is completed and then mark that order ascomplete —you cannot submit another refund request for another 15 days, even it has a Longer Protection guarantee. If, however, the reason for your refund request is “I didn’t receive anything” and the result is “payment released to the seller”, you still can submit refund request within the 15 days if the product is not as described.Returning Shipping Feel. If the seller accepts returns, and the buyer also wants to return their purchase, simply follow the seller’s sets of Returns on who will pay the retu rn shipping fee. If the seller will pay the fee, communicate with the seller in advance about the payment method and the logistics service.2. If a seller sets no return necessary or a buyer wants to keep the product, simply agree onthe refund amount directly and ignore the return shipping fee.41. According to the Conditions given in the passage, the buyer’s refund request must be made.A) during one year of purchase B) before the payment is madeC) before the order is completed D) during the protection period42. To make a refund request, the buyer should .A) prove the product is not as good as describedB) tell the seller about the refund request in advanceC) deliver the purchase package to the storeD) Send the product to the seller in good condition43. According to the section of Return Shipping Fee, the buyer and the seller can communicatewith each other about .A) the payment method B) the insurance costC) the discount rate D) the product quality44. If a buyer wants to keep the return product, he/she simply .A) pays part of the shipping fee B) ignores the return shipping feeC) agrees on a reduced return amount D) pays the logistics service45. The passage is mainly about .A) the quality control managementB) the importance of customers servicesC) the return policy of a purchaseD) the different payment methodsTask 3Directions: The following is a passage about the Job Finder program. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Washington’s National Park Fund was founded in 1993 by a group of enthusiastic parks people who wanted to establish support for our beautiful parks in Washington State. As a non-profit organization, the Fund is the official non-profit partner supporting Mount Rainer, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks; we are ensuring the presentation of national beauty, cultural heritage (遗产) , and continued enjoyment for all. Over the past six years, Washington’s National Park Fund has given back more than $ 2 nullion to Mount Rainer, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks.How You Can Help●Pu rchase a National Park license plate; $28 of each plate purchased comes back to the parks(more than 137,000 is generated by this program each year!)●Support the parks through your company’s matching gift program. Get a work crew fromyour company together to volunteer. Provide in-kind goods (实物商品) from your company to the parks through Washington’s National Park Fund.●V olunteer your time at one of Mount Rainer, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks(information can be found o n each park’s website).Task 4Directions:The following is a list of terms related to the supply chain. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should mark the corresponding letters with a single letter through the center in order of the numbered blanks, 51 through 55, on the Answer Sheet.A —on a day-to-day basis J —intelligent hotelsB —total room revenue K —high seasonC —hotel service information L —no vacanciesD —group rate M —night managerE —self-check-in process N —package priceF —walk-in guest O —resort hotels & spasC —guest service directory P —registration cardH —average room rates Q —star ratingsI —early check-in guestExample: (B) 客房总收入（F）未预约的客人Task 5Directions：Read following is an advertisement from an insurance company. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Corporate Receptionist WantedAbout the JobHT Staffing is seeking a Corporate Receptionist in the West Lake Hills area. We are looking for candidates that are friendly, sharp, polished, and comfortable, working in a very professional corporate environment.Qualificahons:●College diploma required●At least 2 years of office or receptionist experience in a corporate environment●Strong communication skills●Able to work well in a team environment●Self-Starter who is capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines●Strong in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Responsibilities:●Answer and route all incoming calls● Greet all visitors●Provide excellent customer service●Assist with outgoing parcels via FedEx, UPS, and USPS as needed●Compose correspondence, memos, and documents●Coordinate client events●Schedule conference and meeting roomsPrepare reports, as requested, using Excel and spreadsheet (电子表格) programs and all MS Office applications including PowerPoint.Please submit your resume in a Word document in order to be considered.56. What job position is advertised?A .57. What educational background is required of the applicant?is required.58. What work experience is required of the applicant?At least two years’ experience of in a corporate environment. 59. What kind of writing will be the applicant do if he/she is accepted?Correspondence, .60. In what format should the applicant submit his/her resume?Submit it in a .Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions:This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choices of suggested translation marked A）, B）and C）. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. We are honored to be invited to the seminar on computer technology to be held in Beijing nextmonth.A) 我们很高兴下月将参加在北京举行的计算机研讨会，相信会受益匪浅。
2008年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试（a级）试卷及答案
2008年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试（a级）试卷及答案考级练习二16. Allan is looking forward to _______ his American partner at the trade fair.A) meet C) be meeting B) meeting D) having met17. The sales manager had his secretary ________ a press conference for their new products.A) arrange C) have arranged B) to arrange D) arranged18. The message ________ Mr. Black was elected chairman of the committeearrived just in time.A) which C) that B) what D) how19. They had talked only for a few minutes ________ they found they were of different opinions.A) unless C) before B) while D) once20. By the time you come to see me next month, I ________ my term paper.A) have completed C) am completing B) complete D) will have completed21. It is important to provide an environment ________ people are encouraged to make suggestions at all levels of the company.A) from which C) in which B) on which D) for which22. The scientists wanted to keep people ________ about the breakthrough in their experiment.A) inform C) informing B) informed D) to inform23. When I first arrived in Japan, I was surprised ________ the way people greeted each other.A) of C) with B) to D) at24. Not until that day ________ the importance of goodmanners in a job interview.A) did I realize C) I have realized B) I did realize D) have I realized25. The market economy is quickly changing people’s idea on ________ is accepted.A) that C) what B) which D) howSection B26. He tried to solve the problem, but he (quick) ________ gave up.27. The guest paid (little) ________ money than he should for the room.28. It is far more (interest) ________ for me to chat online with friends than to watch TV.29. Finally the woman found her (lose) ________ child with the help of the police.30. The boss gave him a raise in salary because of his excellent (perform) ________ at work.31. This hospital, which (equip) ________ with modern facilities, is one of the best in the country.32. Before (write) ________ an application letter, you should be aware what kind of people the employer needs.33. In the past few years, traffic problems (become) ________ more and more serious.34. It’s really (wonder) ________ to see you here again in Beijing.35. If I (be) ________ you, I wouldn’t miss the job interview tomorrow morning.Part III61. I believe my education, training and personal qualities meet the requirements you set for the position of electricalengineer.A) 我认为我受的教育和培训，以及个人素质正是你们要求的，我会努力履行电气工程师的职务。
202312月英语a级考试真题及答案
202312月英语a级考试真题及答案2023年12月英语A级考试真题及答案Part 1: Reading Comprehension1. Read the following passage and answer the questions below:Passage: Global WarmingGlobal warming is the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the Earth's atmosphere. It is largely caused by the release of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and cause the Earth's temperature to rise, leading to a range of negative consequences such as melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events.Questions:1) What is global warming?2) What are the main causes of global warming?3) What are some of the consequences of global warming?Answers:1) Global warming is the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the Earth's atmosphere.2) The main causes of global warming are the release of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere.3) Some consequences of global warming include melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events.2. Read the following passage and answer the questions below:Passage: The Importance of RecyclingRecycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. It is an important way to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and helps to conserve natural resources. By recycling, we can save energy, reduce pollution, and protect the environment for future generations.Questions:1) What is recycling?2) Why is recycling important?3) What are some benefits of recycling?Answers:1) Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.2) Recycling is important because it helps to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and conserves natural resources.3) Some benefits of recycling include saving energy, reducing pollution, and protecting the environment for future generations.Part 2: WritingWrite an essay on the following topic:"Discuss the impact of technology on society."In recent years, technology has had a profound impact on society. From the way we communicate to the way we work and live, technology has transformed every aspect of our lives. While technology has brought many benefits, such as increased efficiency and convenience, it has also raised concerns about privacy, security, and the digital divide.One of the biggest impacts of technology on society is the way we communicate. With the advent of smartphones andsocial media, we can now connect with people all over the world instantly. This has changed the way we interact with one another, making communication faster and more convenient than ever before.Technology has also revolutionized the way we work. With the rise of remote work and virtual offices, employees can now work from anywhere in the world. This has led to increased flexibility and productivity, but it has also blurred the lines between work and personal life, leading to concerns about work-life balance.In conclusion, technology has had a profound impact on society, bringing both benefits and challenges. It is important for us to embrace technology while also being mindful of its potential risks and drawbacks. By striking a balance between the two, we can harness the power of technology to create a better and more connected world.Part 3: Listening ComprehensionListen to the following audio clips and answer the questions below:Clip 1: A weather forecastQuestions:1) What will the weather be like tomorrow?2) What is the temperature expected to be?3) Will there be any rain?Answers:1) The weather tomorrow will be sunny with clear skies.2) The temperature is expected to reach a high of 25 degrees Celsius.3) There is no rain forecasted for tomorrow.Clip 2: An interview with a celebrityQuestions:1) Who is the celebrity being interviewed?2) What is the celebrity's latest project?3) What are the celebrity's future plans?Answers:1) The celebrity being interviewed is Emma Watson.2) Emma Watson's latest project is a new movie called "The Lost City."3) Emma Watson's future plans include working on a new environmental initiative and continuing her acting career.Overall, the 2023 December English A-level exam covered a range of topics including global warming, recycling, the impact of technology on society, and listening comprehension exercises. Students were required to demonstrate their reading, writing, and listening skills in order to successfully complete the exam.。
2014年12月全国高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)
2014年12月全国高等学校英语应用能力考试（A 级） Part ⅠListeningComprehension （20minutes ）Directions :Thispartistotestyourlisteningability.Itconsi stsof4sections.SectionADirections :Thissectionistotestyourabilitytounderstandsh ortdialogues.Thereare5recordeddialoguesinit.Aftereachdi alogue ，thereisarecordedquestion.Boththedialoguesandquestionswi llbespoken onlyonce.Whenyouhearaquestion ，youshoulddecideonthecorrectanswerfromthe4choicesmarkedA ),B),C)andD)giveninyourtestpaper.Thenyoushouldmarktheco rrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethrough thecenter.Example :Youwillhear:Youwillread: FromthedialoguewelearnthatthemanistotakeaflighttoNew York.Therefore,C ）A ）NewYorkCity.B ）Aneveningparty.C ）Anairtrip.D ）Theman'sjob.Anairtrip isthecorrectanswer.YoushouldmarkC）ontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethroughthecenter.[A][B][C][D]Nowthetestwillbegin.SectionB Directions :Thissectionistotestyourabilitytounderstandsh1.A)Productionplanning.B)Financialaffairs. C)Publicrelations.D)ImportandExport. 2.A)Moreworkersareneeded.B)Workers ’salariesarehi gher. C)Advertisingcostsmore.D)Rawmaterialsaremoreexp ensive. 3.A)Tolookforadreamjob. B)Tofindachancetodobusiness.C)Tocontinuehisstudy.D)Tovisithisfriends. 4.A)HeissuitableforthejobB)Heisniceandkind. C)Heisgoodatprogramming.D)Hefindsthejobdifficult . 5.A)Buyerandseller.B)Doctorandnurse. C)Interviewerandinterviewee.D)Shopassistantandcustom er.ortconversations.Thereare2recordedconversationsinit.Aft ereachconversation,therearesomerecordedquestions.Bothth econversationsandquestionswillbespoken twotimes.Whenyouh earaquestion,youshoulddecideonthecorrectanswerfromthe4c hoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD)giveninyourtestpaper.Thenyoush ouldmarkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasing lelinethroughthecenter.Nowlistentotheconversations. Conversation16.A)Hewastoobusy. B)Hiscompanyhascloseddown.C)Hegotanewoffer. D)Hiscompanyhasmovedaway.7.A)Tomovetoanothercity. B)Tohavehisownbusiness.C)Todosocialwork. D)Togotostudyabroad. Conversation28.A)Thechiefengineer. B)Theofficesecretary.C)Thesalesmanager. D)Themanagerassistant9.A)He’sattendingameeting . B)Heisspeakingonanotherpho ne.C)He’sgivingalecture. D)He’sawayonabusinesstrip.10.A)Tellinghimtomeettomorrow.B)Askinghimtoattendaparty.C)Tellinghimtosendasamp D)Askinghimtocallback.le.SectionCDirections:Inthissection,youwillheararecordedshortpassa ge.Thepassageisprintedinthetestpaper,butwithsomewordsor phrasesmissing.Thepassagewillberead twotimes.Youarerequi redtoputthemissingwordsorphrasesontheAnswersheetinorder ofthenumberedblanksaccordingtowhatyouhear.Nowthepassage willbegin.LadiesandGentlemen,It’smyhonortobetheguidetoshowyouaroundourcompany.First ofall,I’llintroduceourfactorytoyou.Ourcompany11inthe1980s.Wemainlyproduceelectronicgoodsan dexportthemallovertheworld.We12ofaboutUS$80millionlasty ear,andourbusinessisgrowingsteadily.WenowhaveofficesinA sia,NorthAmericaandEurope,withabout1500employees,andwea reworkinggladlyto13ofourcustomers.Inordertofurtherdevel opouroverseasmarket,weneedmoreagentsto14ourproducts.Ihopeyouwill15doingbusinesswithus.Thankyou! SectionDDirections:Thissectionistotestyourabilitytocomprehendsh ortpassages.Youwillheararecordedpassage.Afterthatyouwil lhearfivequestions.Boththepassageandthequestionswillberead twotimes.Whenyouhearaquestion，youshouldcompletetheanswertoitwithawordorashortphrase(i nnomorethan3words).Thequestionsandincompleteanswersarep rintedinyourtestpaper.YoushouldwriteyouranswersontheAns werSheetcorrespondingly.Nowlistentothepassage.16.Whatdidthespeakertalkaboutlasttime?The______________________ofanoralpresentation.17.Whatdoesthespeakerwanttotalkabouttoday?The_____________________ofapresentation.18.Whatdoesatypicalpresentationconsistof? Thebeginning,___________________.19.Whyisthebeginningofapresentationthemostimportantpart ,accordingtothespeaker?Becauseitisthe__________________toyourlisteners.20.Whatistheroleaneffectivebeginningcanplayinyourpresen tation?Itcandraw_____________________andsetthepropertone. PartIIStructure(10minutes)Directions:Thispartistotestyourabilitytoconstructgramma ticallycorrectsentences.Itconsistsof2sections.SectionADirections:Inthissection,thereare10incompletesentences. Youarerequiredtocompleteeachonebydecidingonthemostappro priatewordorwordsfromthe4choicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).The nyoushouldmarkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwit hasinglelinethroughthecenter.21.Wehavetoinvestigateas_______customersaspossibleinord ertomakesureofthepotentialofthemarket.A)many B)more C)much D)most22.Aslongasyoukeepon_________hard,you’llgetpromotedsoo nerorlater.A)work B)worked C)beworking D)working23.Thereare4.9millionbusinessesintheUK,99%of_________aresmallbusinessesA)which B)whose C)that D)it24.______byalltheteammembers,theyfinallygotthebigprojec tfortheircompany.A)Tobesuppor ted B)Supporting C)HavingsupportedD)Supported25.Thisarticletellthereaders_________theycanlookforinan employee’sabilitiesA)that B)which C)what D)how26.________thenumberinfull-timeemploymentfellby2million,thenumberofpeopleinpart-timeworkdoubledtoover4milli on..A)Unless B)While C)Until D)Since27.Itwasyourrecommendation_____enabledmetobeanengineerinthisworld-famouscompany.A)when B)what C)who D)that28.Nowthepollutioncausedbytheincreasingnumberofcars________moreandmoreseriousinmanycities.A)become B)isbecoming C)became D)hadbecome29.Weunderstandyouneedeasyaccess_______up-to-dateinformationaboutyouraccountsinourbank.A)in B)for C)to D)with30.Itiscommonpractice_______abatterywhenitstillhassomelifeinit.A)tocharge B)charged C)charge D)havingcharged SectionBDirections:Thereare5incompletestatementshere.Youshouldf illineachblankwiththeproperformofthewordgiveninbrackets .WritethewordorwordsinthecorrespondingspaceontheAnswerS heet.31.Theproposalthattheheadoftheteammadeatthemeetingsounds(reason)_______.32.Generallyspeakingonceyou(make)________thepayment,thegoodsshouldbedeliveredwithinaweek33.Itissaidthattheadvertisingisthe(expensive)_______ofallthepromotionalactivitiesundertakenbybusinesses 34.Thecompanysufferedgreatlyduringtheeconomiccrisiswithconsiderablelossofits(invest)_______.35.Itisreportedthataninternationalconference(hold)________inLondonnextFridayPartⅢReadingComprehension（40minutes）Directions:Thispartistotestyourreadingability.Thereare5 tasksforyoutofulfill.Youshouldreadthereadingmaterialsca refullyanddothetasksasyouareinstructed.Task1Directions:Afterreadingthefollowingpassage,youwillfind5 questionsorunfinishedstatements，numbered36to40.Foreachquestionorstatementthereare4choic esmarkedA),B),C)andD).Youshouldmakethecorrectchoiceandm arkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelin ethroughthecenter.WetrytoensurethatGFLSolidWasteHaulage(清运)Divisionisacompanythatactssafelyandresponsiblyatalltimesandinallplaces.Wenevertolerateanyconductthatputsour customersandthecommunitiesweserveatrisk.AtGFL,safetyism orethanaprogram;itisacorevalueofourcompany.GFLisequally committedtoimprovingtheenvironmentforthefutureofthecomm unitiesweliveinandweserve.Webelievethatourservicesplaya nessentialpartinimprovingtheenvironmentandwearealwaysmi ndfulofhavingthemostcost-effectivewastemanagementsoluti onsforourcustomers.Wearecommittedtothesafetyofourworkersandhaveprograms inplacetocontinuallyupgradeourworkersafetyandenvironmen talpractices.Wehavehighlyqualifiedstaff,weusethebestava ilableequipmentandwearefullycommittedtokeepingourworkpl acesafeandtheenvironmentclean.Overthepastyears,servicerequestshavechangeddramatica llyfrombasicwastedisposaltocomprehensivewastemanagement or“green”program s.Ournew“green”wastemanagementprogr amisnowgainingrespectandpopularityinthecommunity.Formoreinformation,contactGFLat.36.Accordingtothepassage,GFLdoesn’tallowanyconductthat will______.A)causeanynoisetotheenvironmentB)producewasteinthec ommunitiesC)wastemorenaturalresourcesD)doharmtoitscustomers37.ThecorevaleofGFLSolidWasteHaulageDivisionis________.A)profitB)safetyC)efficiencyD)responsibility38.Inthefirstparagraph,“wearealwaysmindfulof…”means“_______”.A)wearealwaysworriedabout…B)wearealwayslookforward to…C)wearealwaysawareof…D)wealwaysputupwith…39.WhatdoesGFLdowithitsworkersafetyandenvironmentalpractices,accordingtothesecondparagraph?A)Continuallyupgradethem.B)Keepusingthetraditionalmethods.C)Hirenewworkerstocleantheenvironment.D)Importnewtechnologyfromoverseascompanies.40.Whatcanwelearnaboutthecompany’snew“green”wasteman agementprogram?A)Thequalityofwastemanagementhasbecomeworse.B)Theprogramisbecomingmoreandmorepopular.C)Wastemanagementhasremainedunchanged.D)Moreworkersareinvolvedintheprogram.Task2Directions:ThistaskisthesameasTask1.The5questionsorunfinishedstatementsarenumbered41to45.Manyjobshavebeenlostandtheymaynotbecomingback.Someoc cupationshadalreadybeendecliningforyearsduetoadvancesin technologyandchangesintheglobaleconomy.Thefollowingisal istofcareersthataredisappearing.StagePerformersThefive-yeardeclineforthiscareerwasasurprising61%.St ageperformanceshavefallenoutoffashionandhavebeenalmoste ntirelyreplacedwithmoviesandhomeentertainmenttechnologi es.PostalServiceMailSorters(分拣员)Afterlosingalmost57,000jobsbetween2004and2009,afurth er30%declineinthisoccupationcanbeseenby2018.Withmoreaut omaticprocessesformailsortingandincreasingcorrespondenc eviae-mailandfax,thisjobisquicklybecomingunnecessary. OfficeSupportWorkersAbout300,000officesupportjobsdisappearedbetween2004a nd2009.Secretariesandfileclerksarenolongerindemandascom paniescutcosts.Moreover,technologieslikevoicemailandeas y-to-usewordprocessorshaveenabledprofessionalstodotheir ownofficework.PhotoProcessorsWiththeriseofdigitalphotographyandautomaticprinting, positionsformanualphotoprintersarerapidlydisappearing.T heoccupationhadbeensteadilylosingjobsinthelastfiveyears andtheremightbea24%declineby2018.RadioOperatorsAstechnologyadvances,theneedforworkerstomonitorcommu nicationsviaradiotelephoneequipmentisdisappearing.Thisa lreadysmallfieldsawafive-yeardeclineof43%.41.Accordingtothefirstparagraph,becauseoftheadvancesintechnologyandglobaleconomicchanges,________.A)manyjobsaredisappearingsharplyB)manynewoccupationsareemergingC)peopleareattractedtohigher-payingjobsD)part-timejobshavebecomemorepopular42.Onereasonwhythecareerofstageperformersisdecliningsofastisthat_________.A)stageperformerscannolongerearnbigmoneyB)fewerpeoplearequalifiedasstageperformersC)thereislessinvestmentinstageperformancesD)stageperformanceshavebecomelesspopular43.Thebenefitofusingnewtechnologiesintheofficeisthat___ ______.A)officeworkerscanworkonaflexibleworksystemB)professionalsareabletodotheirownofficeworkC)secretariesandfileclerksarebadlyinneedD)employeescanenjoybettersocialwelfare44.Theauthorexpectsthatby2018theoccupationofphotoprocessorsmightdeclineby__________.A)61%B)43%C)30%D)24%45.Whichofthefollowingmightbethebesttitleofthepassage?A)AdvancedTechnologiesB)RisingUnemploymentC)DisappearingCareersD)GlobalEconomyTask3Directions:ThefollowingisashortintroductiontoAILSalesRe presentatives.Afterreadingit,youarerequiredtocompleteth eoutlinebelowit(No.46toNo.50).Youshouldwriteyouranswers briefly(Innomorethan3words)ontheAnswerSheetcorrespondin gly.In AmericanIncomelifeInsuranceCompany(AIL),salesrepr esentativeshaveservants’hearts.Ourteammembersmakeevery efforttoprotecthard-working,middle-incomefamilieswithin surancecoverage(承担范围).Wealsobelievewhole-heartedlyingivingbacktothecommun itiesinwhichweoperate.AmericanIncomelife givesoffitstimeandresourcestohelpmaketheworldabetterplace.Salesexperienceisnotrequiredtobearepresentative.Just thewillingnesstoworkhard.Whatmakes AmericanIncomeLife uni queisthatourworksystemenablesoursalesteamtofocusonselli ng,whichiswhatmakesthiscareertrulyopportunityunlimited. Simplysaid,youearnwhatyou’reworthbasedonhowhardyouwork andhowfastyouwanttoadvance.At AmericanIncomeLife youwillfindacareer,notajob.Youwi llalsofindfreetrainingopportunities,andleadershipexperi ence,too.AmericanIncomeLife’s independentagencyofficesp rovidesalestrainingfocusedoninsurancesales.Trainingincl udesworkingone-on-onewithexperiencedsalesagentsbothinth eclassroomadinthefield.SalesRepresentativesofAILAims:1)toprotectmiddle-incomefamilies2)togivebackto46Features:1)havingservants’hearts2)willingnessto473)beingabletofocuson48Benefits:1)49salestrainingopportunities2)50experienceTask4Directions:ThefollowingisalistofitemsusedinInternationalTrade.Afterreadingit，youarerequiredtofindtheitemsequivalentto(与……等同)thosegiveninChineseinthetablebelow.Thenyoushouldputt hecorrespondinglettersinbracketsontheAnswerSheet，numbered51through55.A）CostofgoodssoldJ）AdvancepaymentB）ChannelofdistributionK）AdvisingbankC）CommissionpercentL）LetterofcreditD）CompetitiveadvantageM）PayingbankE）CurrentassetsN）CapitalmarketF）CurrentdebtO）CostandfreightG）DirectcostofsalesP）ImportlicenseH）EarningbeforetaxesQ）JointventureI）EffectivedemandExamples:（A）售出货物成本（H）税前收益51.（）现有债务（）预付款52.（）信用证（）合资企业53.（）竞争优势（）有效需求54.（）付款银行（）成本加运费55.（）直销成本（）资本市场Task5Directions:Readthefollowingpassage.Afterreadingit,youshouldgivebriefanswerstothe5questions(No.56toNo.60)thatfo llow.Theanswers(innomorethan3words)shouldbewrittenafter thecorrespondingnumbersontheAnswerSheet.ActnowtogetastudentloanMakenopaymentwhileinschoolwitha WellsFargo privatestud entloan.Acollegeeducationisaworthwhileinvestment,butsometime syouneedhelpcoveringallthecosts.WellsFargo privatestuden tloansmaybeabletohelpyoupayforalleligibleeducation-rela tedexpenses,includingtuition,housing,books,alaptop,labf ees,andmore.Otherbenefitsinclude:—Makenopaymentsuntilsixmonthsafterleavingschool—Selectacompetitivefixedorvariableinterestrateoption —ReduceyourloancostwithourinterestratediscountsApplyingwithaco-signer(联署人；担保人)mayimproveyourchanceofgettingapprovedandhelpyouquali fyforalowerinterestrate.Learnmoreaboutundergraduatestudentloansfortraditiona lcollegesanduniversitiesorcareerandcommunitycolleges.Or callourtoll-freenumber1-877-315-7721.OurStudentLoanSpecialistsareheretohelpyouthroughthep rocess—fromhelpingyoumakeaninformedchoiceontheloanthatmeetsyou rneeds,tohelpingyouestimatehowmuchyoumayneedtoborrow.56.Whatisintroducedinthepassage?A WellsFargo____________________loan.57.Whatexpensescanbepaidwiththeloan?Alleligible________________expenses.58.Whatistheadvantageoftheloanintermsoftherepaymentperi od?Nopaymentismadeuntilsixmonthsafter__________________.59.Whyareyouadvisedtoapplyforyourloanwithaco-signer? Tohaveabetterchanceof____________andbeingqualifiedforal owerinterestrate.60.WhycantheStudentsLoanSpecialistsdotohelpyouinyourapplication?Theycanhelpyouthrough______________inyourapplication .PartIVTranslation—EnglishintoChinese(25minutes) Directions:Thispart,numbered61through65,istotestyourabi litytotranslateEnglishintoChinese.Aftereachofthesentenc esnumbered61to64,youwillreadthreechoicesofsuggestedtranslationmarkedA),B),andC).Youshouldchoosethebesttranslat ionandmarkthecorrespondingletteronyourAnswerSheetwithas inglelinethroughthecenter.Andfortheparagraphnumbered65, writeyourtranslationinthecorrespondingspaceontheTransla tion/CompositionSheet.61.Inordertoincreasecashflowandlimitlayoffs,thecompanyhasdecidedthatsalaryreductionsareabsolutelynecessarya tthistime.A）公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。
高等学校英语应用能力考试A级真题试卷及答案.doc
高等学校英语应用能力考试（A级）（2016 年6 月）Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recordedquestion. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. Whenyou hear a question, you should decide on the coriect answer fi*om the 4 choices marked A),B),C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the coiTespondinglet teron the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read: A) New York City. B) An evening party.C)An air trip. D) The man J s job.From the dialogue we learn that the manis to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C) An ail* trip is the correct answer・ You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet witha single line through the center.[A] [B] [C]四Now the test will begin.1. A) Go to school B) Prepare a party.C) Make a speech. D) Arrange a meeting.2. A) Going to work by bus. B) Buying a new car.C) Looking for a new job. D)Living near the company.3. A) Vis it her office. B) Repair her computer.C) Lend her a bicycle. D) Check her report.4. A) The man is going to work in the IT company.B) The woman has no idea about the IT company.C) The woman wants to work in the man J s company.D) The company is among the top ones in the IT industry.5. A) To apply for a job. B) To ask for a sick leave.C) To make an appointment. D) To place an order.Section BDirection: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times • Whenyou hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Now listen to the conversation.Conversation 16. A) She has got a job offer. B) She has got a promotion.D) Her company has received aC) Her company has launched a new product, bigorder.7.A) Buying a birthday gift.C) Giving a biilhday party. Conversation 18.A) When the Great Wall was built・WaU.C) Which tour group he should join. is.9.A) It is quicker. B) Watching a movie together.D) Having dinner together.B) How he can get to the GreatD) How far away the Great WallB) It is more comfortable.10. A) Bus No. 18. B) Bus No. 80. C)Bus No. 89. D) Bus No. 98.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passageis printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrase missing. The passage will be read twotimes . You are requked to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear ・ Now listen to the passage.How great it is to see so many of you come and join us in celebrating the 15th anniversary of our tra ve 1 magazine ・ From the bottom of 11 , we thank you for being here ・ A little more than fifteen years ago, we we re s itting at our regular jobs, 12 how we saw our future, when we cameup with the idea of joining our two hobbies, trave ling and writing. Wenever imagined that our tiny dream would 13 so soon. There we re many special people who joined us and made it ，1.4..to create the name that we have today. To all those people and those who joined us-in-our— journey, I should say thank you again.15 we would never have been here.Section DDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both thepassage and the questions will be read two times • When you hear a question, youshould complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase ( in no more than3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper・ Youshould write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly. Now listen to thepassage.16.What is the purpose of the video library?To help people improve their _______________ abilities.17.What problem may people have when using the library for the first time?They may have difficulties understanding18.What are people advised to do when listening to the video?Write down the they hear and understand.19.What should people do in listening to each conversation?Try to notice the20.How can people start watching their first video?All they need to do is to click on the link of ____________________________ :_____________________ Part II Structure (10 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correctsentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences ・ You are requiiedto complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then you should mark the con*esponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21 ・ Young people are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites now than they in the past.24. This passport photo doesn ，t look like you at all, so you must have another one.A) was B) are C)do D) did22. One of the toughest jobs of managers and executives how to engageis their employees.A) to figure outfigured out B) to be figuring out C) figure out D)23. they are invented to be very smart, robots still can Jt replace humans. A) If onlyB) Even though C) As if D)Just as25. We are pleased to share the we have finished our project ahead news of schedule.A) that B) which C) those D) these26. The search will go a new and better material is found to replace on this one.A) since B) until C) while D) as27. These photos remind me of the I stayed in Britain, working as adays visitor scholar.29. The company its sales by an average of 10% per year since its establishment in 1993.increasedA) taking B) to take C) taken D) tookA) where B) when C) whether D) how28. This website may contain links to other websites may be different from ours. privacy practicesA) that B) which C) who D) whoseA) increases B) increased C) is increasing D)hasweather.A) to take off B) take offC) taking off D) to be taken offSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blankwith the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.31.The president will attend the opening ceremony of the (establish) ofthe free trade zone this afternoon.32.Total sales of our company in 2015 rose to 712. 6 million Euros (compare)with 687.2 million Euros in 2014.33.With the work (do) , these scientists began to plan another research project.34.Consumers have the right (obtain) true information of the services receive fromthe s e lie rs35.Many employers complain that they have difficulty (find) _____________________________they enoughqualified people for their companies.Part HI Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for youto fulfill. You should read the reading mate rials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed. Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions orunfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center・Technology companies usually focus theii* employee benefits around making people stay in the office longer, ping-pong tables, game rooms, site training rooms, some even offer laundry services ・ We, ABC Company, don t do any of these.Instead, we focus on benefits that get people out of the office as much aspossible. We designed our benefits s y s te m to reflect that. He re are some of the benefits we offer to get people away from the computer・•Vacations: For the last three years in a row, we 've worked with a professional trave1 agent to prepare different trave 1 packages that employees could pick from as a holidaygift. Everything is paid for andincluded. Specific, pre-aiTanged trips —whether for a family to go to—have helped make sure people Disneyland or a couple to tour Spainactually take their vacations.4-day SummerWeeks: From Maythrough October, everyone who's been withthe company for more than a year gets to work just four days in a week. This started out as uFriday J s off ”， but roles like customer support and operations need to cover all hours・To come up with the best ideas, you need a fresh mind. These travel and time ・off benefits help everyone stay sharp・36. The usual focus of employee benefits offered by technology companies is to ・A) keep employees to stay longer in the office B) encourage employees towork ove rtimeC) help employees to participate in exercise D) ensure employees to workenergetically37. The purpose of the benefits system of ABC Company is toA) encourage its employees to work overtime B) get its employees out ofthe officeC) develop its unique marketing strategies D) increase its overseasmarket share38.ABC Company pays for everything in the travel packages in order to ・A)make sure its employees take their vacationsB)build up business relations with a travel agentC)encourage its employees to trave 1 on businessD)help the development of tourism in the area39.Who can enjoy the 4・day Summer Weeks in the company?A)Employees of 18 years old and above. B) Customer employees ・C) The newly-employed staff. D) Employees working year.40.By saying “stay sharp ” in the last paragraph, the writer means" be _A)more careful B) open-mindedC) quick-minded D) healthierTask 2support over aDirections: This task is the sameas Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statementsarenumbered 41 to 45.Conditions for Submitting Refund Requests:1 • All products claimed to be not as described must match the items sold by the seller.2.Refund request should be submitted during the protection period.3.Buyers should provide enough evidence to prove that the products received are not as good asdescribed.4.If you submit a refund request before the order is completed and then mark that order ascomplete — you cannot submit another refund request for another 15 days, even it has aLonger Protection guarantee. If, ho we ve r, the reason for your refund request is n I didn \receive anything ” andthe result is 'payment released to the seller you still request can submit refund within the15 days if the product is not as described.Returning Shipping Fee1.If the seller accepts re turns, and the buyer also wants to return theirpurchase, simply follow the s e lie r ' s sets of Returns on who will pay there turn shipping fee. If the seller will pay the fee, communicate with the seller in advanceabout the payment method and the log is tics service.2.If a seller sets no return necessary or a buyer wants to keep the product,simply agree on the refund amount directly and ignore the return shipping fbe.41.According to the Conditions given in the passage, the 's refund request buyer must be madeA) during one year of purchase B) before the payment is madeC) before the order is completed D) during the protection period42.To make a refund request, the buyer should . _______A)prove the product is not as good as describedB)tell the seller about the refund request in advanceC)deliver the purchase package to the storeD)Send the product to the seller in good condition43.According to the section of Return Shipping Fee, the buyer and the seller cancommunicate with each other aboutD) the product quality44. If a buyer wants to keep the re turn product, he/she simplyA) the payment method B) the insurance costC) the discount rate A) pays part of the shipping feeB) ignores the return shippingfeeC)agrees on a reduced return amountD) pays the logistics service45.The passage is mainly about •A) the quality control managementB)the importance of customers servicesC)the re turn policy of a purchaseD)the different payment methodsTask 3Directions : The following is a passage about the Job Finder program. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your ans we rs brie fly ( in no more than three words ) on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly.Washington ' s National Park Fund was founded in 1993 by a group of enthusiasticparks people who wanted to establish support for our beautiful parks in WashingtonState・ As a non-profit organization, the Fund is the official non-profit partnersupporting Mount Rainer, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks; we are ensuring the presentation of national beauty, cultural heritage ( 遗产),and continued enjoyment for all. Over the past six years, Washington ' s National ParkFund has given back more than $ 2 nullion to Mount Rainer, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks.How You Can Help•Purchase a National Park license plate; $28 of each plate purchased comes back to the parks(more than 137,000 is generated by this program each year!)•Support the parks through your company? s matching gift program・ Get a workcrew from your company together to volunteer・ Provide in・kind goods ( 实物) from your companyto the parks through Washington J s National Park Fund.•Volunteer your time at one of Mount Rainer, North Cascades, andOlympic National Parks(information can be found on each park ' s website).Washington ' s National Park FundFounded: 46Founders: a group of passionate parks peopleOrganization Type: non-profitPurpose: to support Mount Rainer, North Cascades, and 47You can help by:1)buying a National Park license plate with 48 dollars;2)supporting the parks by your company matching 493)being a 50 atone of those parksTask 4Directions: The following is a list of terms re la ted to the supply chain. Afterreading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should mark the coiTesponding letters with a single letter through the center in order of the numbered blanks, 51 through 55, on the Answer Sheet.A 一on a day-to-day basis J — inte lligent hote IsB — total room re venue K — high seasonC — hotel service information L — no vacanciesE — self-check-in process N 一 package price51.( ) 温泉度假酒店 () 按日计52.( ) 团队价 () 打包价53.( ) 星级评等() 智能酒店 54.( ) 客满() 登记卡 55.( ) 客人服务指南 () 旺季Task 5Directions : Read following is an advertisement from an insurance readingit, you should give brief a ns we rs to the 5 questions follow. Theanswers ( in no more than 3 words) should corresponding numbers on theAnswer Sheet.F 一 walk-in guestO 一 resort hoteIs & spas C 一 guest service directory P 一 reg is tration cardH 一 average room rates Q 一 star ratingsI 一 early check-in guestExample: (B) 客房总收入 (F)未预约的客人company. After (No.56 to No.60) that be written after theCorporate Receptionist WantedAbout the JobHT Staffing is seeking a Corporate Receptionist in the West Lake Hills area・We are looking for candidates that are fi*iendly, sharp, polished, and comfortable, working in a very professional corporate envii'onment.Qualificahons:•College diploma required•At least 2 years of office or receptionist experience in a corporate enviionment•Strong communication skills•Able to work well in a team environment•Self-Starter who is capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines•Strong in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Responsibilities:•Answer and route all incoming calls• Greet all visitors• Provide excellent customer service•Assist with outgoing parcels via FedEx, UPS, and USPS as needed•Compose con*espondence, memos, and documents•Coordinate client events•Schedule conference and meeting roomsPrepare reports, as requested, using Excel and spreadsheet （电子表格）programs and all MS Office applications including PowerPoint.Please submit your resume in a Word document in order to be considered・56.What job position is advertised?A ______________________________________ . ____________________________________57.What educational background is required of the applicant?is required.58.What work experience is required of the applicant?At least two ye a rs ， experience of _________________ in a corporate _____enviionment.59.What kind of writing will be the applicant do if he/she is accepted?Correspondence, ・60.In what format should the applicant submit his/her resume?Submit it in a ・Part IV Translation 一English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translateEnglish into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choicesof suggested translation marked A ) , B ) and C ) . You shouldchoosethe best translation and mark the con*esponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center・ And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Trans la tion/Composition Sheet.61.We are honored to be invited to the seminar on computer technology to beheld in Beijing next month.A)我们很高兴下月将参加在北京举行的计算机研讨会，相信会受益匪浅。
2023年12月英语A级真题答案
2023年12月英语A级真题答案第一部分：阅读理解题目一：阅读理解（共15分）题目描述请阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容选择正确答案。
[文章内容]Having a good night’s sleep is important for our overall health and well-being. A lack of sleep can negatively affect our mood, concentration, and cognitive abilities. Therefore, it is essential to create a good sleep environment to improve the quality of our sleep.Here are some tips to create a sleep-friendly environment:1.Keep your bedroom dark and quiet. Bright lights andnoise can interfere with your sleep. Use curtains or blinds to block out external lights and use earplugs or a whitenoise machine to reduce any disturbing noises.2.Invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows. A goodmattress and pillows that provide proper support can help you sleep better and wake up refreshed.3.Maintain a cool temperature in your bedroom. Theideal temperature for a good night’s sleep is between 60and 67 degrees Fahrenheit (15-19 degrees Celsius). Adjust your room temperature accordingly to create a comfortable sleep environment.4.Reduce screen time before bed. The blue lightemitted from electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can disrupt your sleep. Avoid using electronicdevices at least an hour before bedtime.Remember, creating a sleep-friendly environment is crucial for a goo d night’s sleep. By following these tips, you can improve the quality of your sleep and wake up feeling rested and rejuvenated.[问题]1.Why is a good night’s sleep important? A. It helpsimprove our mood. B. It enhances our cognitive abilities. C.It enables us to concentrate better. D. All of the above.2.Which of the following can help create a sleep-friendly environment? A. Keeping the bedroom dark andquiet. B. Using a comfortable mattress and pillows. C.Maintaining a cool temperature in the bedroom. D. All ofthe above.3.What should you avoid before bedtime? A. Usingelectronic devices. B. Exercising vigorously. C. Eating aheavy meal. D. All of the above.[答案]1.D2.D3.A第二部分：写作题目二：写作（共20分）题目描述请阅读下面的图表，并根据所提供的信息写一篇短文。
高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)2010年12月
高等学校英语应用能力考试（A级）2010年12月Part ⅠListening ComprehensionDirections:This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialoguesand questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decideon the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your testpaper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with asingle line through the center.1.A) A coat. B) A computer.C) A bag. D) A hat.2.A) Price of the goods. B) Delivery of the goods.C) Quantity of the goods. D) Quality of the goods.3.A) Saturday. B) Friday.C) Thursday. D) Monday.4.A) Housing shortage. B) Economic crisis.C) Traffic accidents. D) Air pollution.5.A) They look strong. B) They cook well.C) They dance well. D) They appear friendly.Section BDirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recordedquestions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When youhear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices markedA), B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the correspondingletter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16.A) In a store. B) In a bank.C) In a travel agency. D) In a company.7.A) Asking the way. B) Buying a ticket.C) Opening an account. D) Booking a hotel.Conversation 28.A) Digital cameras. B) Music players.C) Desk top computers. D) TV sets.9.A) 300 dollars. B) 290 dollars.C) 280 dollars. D) 270 dollars.10.A) 5 percent. B) 4 percent.C) 3 percent. D) 2 percent.Section CDirections:This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete theanswer to it with a word or a short phrases (in no more than 3 words). The questionsand incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answerson the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.11.What is John Wilson?He is the ____________________ of a big company.12.What will John Wilson do next week?He will be away for ____________________.13.Who are going to report to him on his trip?____________________.14.Who will be in charge of the office while he is away?His ____________________.15.Why does Mary want to do a good job?She hopes to be ____________________.Part ⅡStructureDirections:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections:In this section, there are 10 incomplte sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A),B), C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letteron the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16.____________ arriving at the meeting room, Tina discovered that she had left the sampleproducts in her office.A) By B) ThroughC) On D) In17.Not until yesterday ____________ anything about the news advertising campaign.A) I learned B) have I learnedC) did I learn D) that I learned18.Miss Smith’s assistant enjoys ____________ for her although she treats him very strictly.A) work B) workingC) to work D) worked19.Tom might not have made such a serious mistake if he ____________ your advice.A) followed B) followsC) had followed D) has followed20.Jack said the construction of the subway would be completed in October, ____________ isa great surprise to us.A) this B) whatC) that D) which21.We investigated other companies in the market to discover ____________ they handledcomplaints from their customers.A) that B) howC) what D) where22.The Human Resources Department, as well as the other departments, will have its budget____________ to ＄2 million this year.A) increased B) being increasedC) to increase D) to have been increased23.The team is going out to hold a party tomorrow after it ____________ the project.A) completes B) completedC) will complete D) will have completed24.Don’t risk any of your money in the business ____________ you are not afraid of losing it.A) after B) beforeC) unless D) when25.By the end of next year, I ____________ for the company for 10 years.A) work B) am workingC) had worked D) will have workedSection BDirections:There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the correspondingspace on the Answer Sheet.26.I have to work part time to earn some money to continue my (educate) ____________.27.More than half of the staff say they won’t feel (comfort) ____________ when talking totheir boss.28.The student asked the librarian for help because he couldn’t find the book he (need)____________.29.At that time, I worked for a company that (consider) ____________ as the best bothnationally and internationally.30.All types of water pollution are (harm) ____________ to the health of humans and animals.31.If the investment is done (careful) ____________ and intelligently you can earn hugewealth.32.Among all the Internet Service providers in the world, Kingston Communications isconsidered to be one of the (good) ____________.panies are legally required (keep) ____________ records of all their financialtransactions.34.Please read through the information below before (fill) ____________ in your application.35.At the meeting I made some proposals, but no one seemed to be (interest) ____________ inthem.Part ⅢReading ComprehensionDirections:This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions:After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Fairway kenwood is a quality Private Hire Car Service company, the company has a long and established service history with over a quarter of a century of experience in private car hire, catering（满足需要）for clients’ transport requirements.All our drivers and vehicles are licensed by the Public Carriage Office. All our vehicles are fitted with most up-to-date computer systems. We provide transportation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We accept all credit card bookings. We undertake long distance journeys and will be happy to give you a quote（报价）on request.When you call, our sales representatives are ready and waiting to assist with your transport requirements. They can provide full information on the company’s operation and how our service fits into your requirements and can help you during your visit to London.Our professional sales team can offer suggestions on how perhaps you can save money on travel while you are in London. Sightseeing and shopping trips can be arranged with very competitive prices.We offer a number of special services for buses and private use: Wedding Service, for those special occasions; Guided Tour, executive tours of London famous locations; VIP Service, for that additional extra service.This service is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week and 365 days of the year.36.Fairway Kenwood is a company that ____________.A) has a history of nearly a centuryB) sells various vehicles to clientsC) provides private car hire serviceD) enjoys a good name in the car industry37.The company’s vehicles are equipped with ____________.A) up-to-date video playersB) the latest computer systemsC) a new model of card readerD) an automatic quoting machine38.From the passage, we know that you can contact the sales representatives by____________.A) faxB) e-mailC) telephoneD) personal visit39.The professional sales team of the company can help clients to ____________.A) save money while eating in LondonB) do sightseeing at a lower priceC) get free special private servicesD) enjoy free shopping trips40.Which of the following special services is provided by the company?A) Wedding Service.B) Booking hotels in London.C) Travelling around the world.D) Discounts for frequent travelers.Task 2Directions:This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.When it comes to human resources, hiring highly-skilled staff is not usually enough for a company to function successfully. Besides the knowledge in their particular fields, employees must always have additional skills—those of co-operation. In the case that work tasks can only be carried out by communicating with people, accepting common decisions, solving problems, sharing information and helping one another, teamwork skills are vital.While some jobs may require talent, the ability to work as a team is learned. There are no complicated formulas; you don’t need to have any special qualities or exceptional mental abilities. Individuals can be effective as a team if they have developed certain behaviors or habits of communication. Many companies, clubs and organizations use team building activities. Team building activities may include a number of teamwork elements. They are aimed at encouraging active participation in task accomplishment while all members have their roles as individuals and are able to co-operate towards a common goal as a team.Many team building activities focus on problem solving and discussing team issues; thus argument as a way to common consensus（共识）is encouraged. Team building activities often involve recognition and identification of team member skills, talents, knowledge, and experiences which allow the team members to learn more about each other and fully utilize those skills where appropriate. Many team activities are focused on developing keys to trust during challenging times.41.In the author’s opinion, which of the following is vital for a company to be successful?A) Specialized knowledge.B) Highly-skilled staff.C) Exceptional talent.D) Teamwork skills.42.According to the second paragraph, co-operation skills ____________.A) require special qualities and abilitiesB) are learned while working in a teamC) need exceptional mental abilitiesD) are quite complicated to learn43.Team building activities are good for ____________.A) hiring employees with special talentB) encouraging employees to co-operateC) helping employees work independentlyD) training employees in their special fields44.Why are team members encouraged to argue in team building activities?A) To come to an argument.B) To identify their own skills.C) To learn more about the company.D) To build up their own confidence.45.What is the best title of the passage?A) Team BuildingB) Problem SolvingC) CommunicationD) Company ManagementTask 3Directions:The following is a letter of reply to a request for an interviewee’s resume. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No. 46 to No. 50). Youshould write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly.Dear Mr. Smith,Thank you for responding so quickly to my employment inquiry. I have a great interest in the position of human resource management available and feel that I can provide the ideal match for its requirements. In response to your request, I am enclosing my resume for your review. It includes details regarding my educational background and work experience for the last five years.I appreciate your interest in me and the qualifications I possess. I am confident that I will provide a meaningful addition to your staff. After you have had a chance to read my resume, please feel free to contract me if you have any questions or require any additional information.I look forward to meeting you in person to discuss this position and my credentials（资历）in further detail. I am available for an interview most mornings and early afternoons. You will find my contract information at the top of my enclosed resume. Thank you again for taking the time to respond to my application.Your early reply will be very much appreciated.Sincerely yours,Directions:The following is a list of traveling insurance terms. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to（与……等同）those given in Chinese in the table below.Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet,numbered 51 through 55.A—Child Help B—Damaged BaggageC—Delayed Baggage D—Emergency Medical OperationE—Hospital Allowance F—Medical ExpenseG—Loss of Desposit H—Personal AccidentI —Personal Liability J —Personal MoneyK—Rental Vehicle Excess L—Strike RiskM—Third Party Insurance N—Travel DelayO—Travel Documents P—Travel MisconnectionQ—War RiskDirections:The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 to No. 60) that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words)should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.CashPlus gives you extra cash when you need it.We all have times in our lives when we need extra money. Whether it’s a wedding, or a dream holiday, or financing a business venture, CashPlus can give you the means.CashPlus is a personal line of credit that gives you cash at a low interest rate. And with no need for collateral（抵押品）, application is easy.Generous Credit Limit. Up to ＄100 000 cash or twice your monthly income, whichever is lower, to use as you wish.Low Interest Rate. Enjoy a low interest rate of only 1.48% per month or 17.8% per annual as compared to other banks’ credit cards. What’s more, you only pay interest when you use it.Flexible Monthly Repayments.Enjoy flexible repayments from as little as 3% of your outstanding（支付的）balance or $30, whichever is higher. And with no fixed monthly payment, you have more control over your finance.Convenience of Online Banking.Pay bills, make account balance enquiries, view statements, arrange funds transfers and even take control of cheques issued, whenever and wherever through online banking.56. What service does CashPlus offer?It offers a ____________________ of credit.57. What is the upper credit limit for CashPlus?Up to ____________________.58. What is the benefit if you get cash from CashPlus?You can enjoy a ____________________.59. What is the advantage of CashPlus’ of monthly repayment?It’s ____________________.60. How can CashPlus be used?Through ____________________.Part ⅣTranslation—English into ChineseDirections:This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices ofsuggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark thecorresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65,write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/CompositionSheet.61. A company’s goals and strategies are determined by an elected board of directors, whoseresponsibility is to make major policy decisions.A) 公司的目标和规划由董事会投票决定，其责任就是作出重大决定。
13套A级(05.6-12.6)英语考试真题及答案(05年12月~12年6月)之欧阳歌谷创编
2005年12月高等学校英语应用能力A级试题（05.12-12.6）欧阳歌谷（2021.02.01）Part IListening Comprehension(15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After eachdialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialoguesand questions will be spoken only once. When you hear aquestion, you should decide on the correct answer fromthe 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your testpaper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter onthe Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. A. In a post office.B. In a bank.C. In a big store.D. In a hotel.2. A. He has a lot of experience.B. He appears to be a bit too quiet.C. He is nice-looking.D. He lacks experience.3. A. Prepare a price list.B. Go to the Brown Company.C. Send a parcel by post.D. Mail a price list.4. A. She should repair the telephone herself.B. She can turn to Mike for help.C. He knows nothing about telephone.D. He will call the telephone company.5. A. Seeing a film.B. Attending an evening party.C. Having another try.D. Finding a better theater.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it.After each conversation, there are some recordedquestions. Both the conversations and questions will bespoken two times. When you hear a question, you shoulddecide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A,B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you shouldmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with asingle line through the center.Conversation 16. A. In the office.B. In a factory.C. At the airport.D. At the railway station.7. A. She was busy working.B. She was having a holiday.C. She wanted to get relaxed.D. She wanted to shop for Christmas. Conversation 28. A. To make an apology.B. To place an order.C. To ask about delivery.D. To cancel an appointment.9. A. TrucksB. PrintersC. PhonesD. Cameras10. A. For the late payment.B. For the damaged products.C. For the lost goods.D. For the delayed delivery.Section CDirections:This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that youwill hear five questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be read two times. When you hear aquestion, you should complete the answer to it with aword or a short phrase (in not more than 3 words). Thequestions and incomplete answers are printed in your testpaper. You should write your answer on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly. Now the passage will begin.11. When did the family car become common in America?In the early.12. Why do more Americans have to drive to work?Because they have moved out of theto the suburbs.13. Why do people like smaller cars now?Because the cost of gas has.14. How popular are Japanese and German cars in the U.S.?They sell.15. What does the speaker mainly talk about?in the U.S.Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriateanswer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Youshould mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.16. My boss said that he was badlyneed of my assistance.A. atB. inC. forD. with17. She didn’t knowto express her ideas clearly when she was invitedto speak at a meeting.A. whereB. whyC. whatD. how18. The professor, as a splendid speaker, was warmly received by thestudents.A. knownB. knowingC. to be knownD. having known19. tired of Tom’s all-talk-no-action attitude, Julia decided to do thejob all by herself.A. To getB. To have gotC. GettingD. Have got20. Hein this company since he graduated fromAndongTechnicalCollege ten years ago.A. workedB. has been workingC. had workedD. was working21. you have any questions or needs, please contact the manager after5:00 p.m. on weekdays.A. BecauseB. WhereC. IfD. Though22. It cost her a lot of money, but she doesn’t regreta year travelingaround the world.A. to have spentB. to spendC. spentD. spending23. Afterfor the job, you will be required to take a language test.A. being interviewedB. being interviewingC. interviewingD. having interviewed24. He is used to flying by air and on no occasion frightened.A. he has ever feltB. he ever feelsC. ever does he feelD. has he ever felt25. It is most desirable that hefor the information by himself with afew clicks online.A. searchB. searchedC. has searchedD. will searchSection BDirections: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word givenin the brackets. Write the word or words in thecorresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. Follow the (settle) of the strike, the train service is now back to normal.27. By the end of this year the factory (produce) 20,000 cell phones.28. Those who are working in the Human Resources Department are(humorous )than we expected.29. We should read more and see more in order to (wide) our horizons.30. All the members of the club were present when the Chairman (elect) last week.31. When she was very young, my sister already knew where (put) hertoys and dolls.32. Some experts suggest that we slow down the (economy) growth in the country.33. He might have been killed in that car accident yesterday if he (take)part in that activity with the team.34. Doing a second job to earn more money also means you have topay (addition)income tax.35. (watch) by a crowd of people, Charles felt embarrassed andcouldn’t say a word.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the material carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, marked 36 to 40. Foreach question or statement there are 4 choices marked A,B, C and D. You should make the correct choice andmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with asingle line through the center.The holiday shopping season got off to a flying start over the Thanksgiving (感恩节) weekend in the U.S. Retailers (零售商) attracted discount-hungry consumers with specials (特价商品) of televisions, DVD players and other gifts. Discounters like Wal-Mart and Target had the greatest success, offering customers early bird specials, while major department stores and clothing chains only met modest sales goals. Online sales were also strong.“It was as expected. It wasn’t a source of great prosperity, but it was a good start,” said Nevill, a man in a US retail consulting firm. He said, “One thing we often heard was that only things marked down (降价) were selling. Consumers want a bargain, especially around the holiday.” Shoppers did seem to like the many markdowns.A lady in the State of Connecticut said, “I’ve never seen so many sales. I feel like a kid in a candy store.”Nevill estimated that discounters had a 4% gain over last year’s Thanksgiving figure, while sales at department stores and mall based clothing chains were up 2% for the weekend. However, the Thanksgiving weekend is not necessarily a good way to judge how retailers will be successful for the season. Over the past few years, the weekend accounted for less than 10% of sales.Online merchants also had a good weekend. Sales were up 61% last Friday, compared to the day after Thanksgiving a year ago.36. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, people bought a lot more than usual because.A. Wal-Mart and Target offered birds as giftsB. shopping was the major weekend activityC. people had time to go shopping onlineD. they were allowed special discounts37. Retailers have the experience that consumers seem to.A. feel eager to buy discounted goodsB. be hungry for special kinds of goodsC. like to buy new DVD players as giftsD. be interested in major department stores38. From the context we know that Wal-Mart and Target are the names of two.A. food storesB. large retailersC. online servicesD. clothing chains39. By saying “I feel like a kid in a candy store”, the lady inConnecticut probably means that .A. she has difficulty choosing form such a wide variety of goodsB. she cannot decide whether she should buy some candyC. she is quite interested in buying candyD. she recalls her happy childhood days40. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Online sales were 61% higher than retailers’.B. Online merchants had an average weekend sale.C. Retailers lost much profit because of the discounts they offered.D. Retailers had an increase in sales in the Thanksgiving weekend. Task 2Directions:This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.The Future of General Motors (GM) Is Yours We have everything college students need to know about GM’s Cooperative Education and Intern (实习) Programs in our Student Center. Each fall, GM recruiters (招聘人员) visit the campuses of many of the nation’s top engineering and business colleges and universities to recruit students. These students are considered for interesting assignments throughout our U.S. operations. Check out our Recruiting Calendar to see if GM will be visiting your campus. If your campus is not listed, please apply online.Will GM start your career moving? Fasten your seat belt!For full-time college students, General Motors offers both a Cooperative Education and an Intern Program. Participants in these real-business-world educational programs gain valuable degree-related experience, develop an insider’s understanding of how GM works and earn competitive wages. These programs are designed to provide GM with a source of highly talented candidates while giving students anopportunity for hands-on experience in their chosen field. As a result, participants in these programs are given serious consideration for full-time positions with GM when they graduate. Candidates for these programs must successfully complete an online assessment and possess qualifications that match the business needs of the organization.41. GM is likely to recruit college students for its programs who.A. do a full-time college programB. major in engineering and businessC. have had some practical experienceD. have gathered information about GM42. The Recruiting Calendar (Line 4, Para.1) gives the information about .A. the kinds of people GM needs to trainB. the nation’s top colleges and universitiesC. GM recruiters’ visits to colleges and universities.D. The interesting tasks GM expects the students to fulfill43. Those students whose university is not listed on the Recruiting Calendar may.A. apply to GM online.B. be given interesting tasksC. come to the GM’s training offices directlyD. invite recruiters to visit their universities.44. The programs that GM offers to full-time college students will help them to .A. gain information about business in generalB. get business experience and good wagesC. develop their talents fullyD. obtain a higher degree45. GM offers the Cooperative Education and Intern Program in order to.A. make its business needs known to the publicB. perform successful online assessmentsC. advertise its newly-designed productsD. find out highly talented candidatesTask 3Directions: The following is an Introduction to Montserrat Publishing.After reading it, you are required to complete the outlinebelow it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answerbriefly (in not more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly.We at Montserrat Publishing have published two books devoted to improving the everyday vocabulary of intermediate and advancedEnglish language students.You probably find that even though you have been studying English for many years, you still have problems following a social conversation between English speaking people.Maybe you need English for business and you have a wide knowledge of the vocabulary related to your specialty (专业), but you find it difficult to conduct meetings in English. This is because you cannot understand the practical, everyday expressions being employed. You may also need to understand journals and trade magazines written in English where a dictionary is not enough to convey the real meaning of what is being said.The Practical Everyday English series consists of a collection of words and expressions used every day by all classes of society. The idea is that after being presented with a word or expression the reader can see how it is used by reading two or more clear examples. Each example contains at least one word or even two or three which have been studied on earlier pages.Information on Newly-published BooksName of the series:(46)Number of the books: (47)Intended readers:(48)students studying EnglishPurposes: 1. to enlarge the students’ everyday (49) of English2. to help understand the meaning of practical, everyday expressionsContent: a collection of (50)used every day in various situationsTask 4Directions:The following is a list of terms from a book on WTO.After reading it, you are required to find the itemsequivalent to (与……等同) those given in Chinese in thetable below.Then you should put the corresponding lettersin brackets on the Answer sheet, numbered 51 through 55. A— dispute settlement bodyB— balance of international payments C— world trade organizationD— risk managementE—investment in non-productive project F—grant the national treatmentG— appeal bodyH— common agriculture policyI— customs valuesJ— export performanceK— food security L— free riderM— grey area measuresN— import licensingO— market accessP— market boardsQ— presence of national parsonR— north american free trade area S— international settlementT— peace clauseU—least-developed countries V—most-favored-nation treatmentExample:(F)实行国民待遇 (P)营销机构51. ( )上诉机构 ( )最惠国待遇52. ( )和平条款 ( )进口许可53. ( )市场准入 ( )非生产性投资54. ( )食品安全保障 ( )共同农业政策55. ( )风险管理 ( )争端解决机构Task 5Directions: There is an advertisement below. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow thequestions (No.56 to No.60). You should write your answers(in not more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheetcorrespondingly.Douglass Company (hereafter〈以下〉referred to as the Buyer) as one party and Anhui Import and Export Corporation (hereafter referred to as the Seller) as the other party agree to sign by their authorized representatives, as a result of friendly negotiation, the present Contract under the following terms and conditions:1) The Seller will arrange and sell 260 sets of drilling machines inthe following two fiscal years (财政年度);2) The Seller should take care of the quality, quantity, packing, and shipping;3) The Buyer should pay the Seller by irrevocable L/C and take care of the insurance;4) Claim shall be made within 10 days of goods’ arrival;5) Neither party shall break the contract without mutual agreement;6) The present contract is written in English, valid for two years,after which it may be extended, amended or discontinued;7) The contract was signed on April 14, 2005 in Hefei by representatives of the two parties.(Signature) For the Anhui Mechanic Import and Export Co. of People’s Republic of China.(Signature) For the Douglass Company of New York, N.Y, U.S.A. 56. What is the contract product?.57. Which party is responsible for the insurance?.58. How should the Buyer pay the seller?By .59. How long is the contract valid for?.60. Who signed the contract?The of the two parties.Part IV Translation — English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (No.61 to No.64) isfollowed by four choices of suggested Chinese translationmarked A, B, C and D. Mark the best choice and write thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write yourtranslation of the paragraph (No.65) in the correspondingspace on the Translation / Composition Sheet.61. You can buy a three-year-old car for only 60% of the price for anew vehicle and still have several years of trouble-free driving.A. 你可以买一辆已使用3年的二手车，价格只是新车的60％，但你仍然可以开几年而不出故障。
12月高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(含答案详解)之欧阳体创编
高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(2015年12月)Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and Dgiven in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read: A. New York City. B. An evening party.C. An air trip.D. The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C. An air trip is the correct answer. You should mark C on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. [A][B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1.A) The price of the product. C) The delivery ofhis order.B)The charge of the service. D) The packing of the goods.2.A)Giving a lecture. C) Preparing a party.B)Taking an interview. D) Having an exam.3.A) Its food is delicious. C) It is close to his office.B)Its price is reasonable. D) It provides good service.4.A)By sea. B) By air . C) By train. D) By truck.5.A) Asking the way. C) Buying air tickets.B) Renting a car. D) Booking hotel rooms. Section BDirection:This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it.After each conversation, there are some recorded questions .Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16.A) Open a new shoe store. C) Invite the woman to hiscompany.B)Participate in a trade fair. D) Pace an order with the woman.7.A) An advertising brochure. C) An invitation letter.B)A price list. D) A few samples. Conversation 28.A) At a hotel. C) In a restaurant.B) At the airport. D) In a bank.9. A) To buy a ticket. C) To place an order.B) To book a taxi. D) To make an appointment.10. A) By 7:00. C) By 9:00.B) By 8:00. D) By 10:00.Section CDirections:In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrase missing. The passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear.Now listen to the passage.An interviewer sometimes starts with an open-ended question like Could you tell me something about yourself?It is a way to break the ice and make you feel11during the interview. It is alsoa way for the interviewer to know more about your personality to help him orher to12if you are a good fit for the job.It is not a good idea to talk too much about yourself because the interviewer doesn’t want to know everything about you. But on the other hand, telling13can make him or her wonder wh y you aren’t more open. So it’s a good idea to share some14 .These interests may not15your work.Section DDirections:This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage.After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be readtwo times. When you hear a question .you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.16.What does the speaker talk about first in his speech?The speaker first givesabout his company.17. What are the main products of the company?Clothing,and household products.18. How long has the company been in business?Over.19. Where can people find job openings at Family Dollar?On its .20. How can people apply for the jobs?They can make their application .Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections:In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21. the investigation, the committee published the report on the cause of the accident.A)CompletedB) Having completedC) CompletingD)To have completed22.The report shows that over half of the women are suffering second-hand smoke at the workplace.A)in B) for C) on D) from23.Our goal is to fulfill the needs of our clients, challenging theymay be.A)however B) whenever C)whereverD)whatever24.Only after the secretary saw the train disappear in sighttherailway station.A)he leaves B) has he left C)he left D) did he leave25.Ifthey had worked harder, theythe project ahead of time.A) will finish B) would have finished C) havefinished D) had finished26.The company has decided to sponsor the exhibition, helps topromote its image.A) that B) whoC) w hat D)which27.The newly appointed manager is said to be neither flexible easyto get along with.A) or B) and C)norD) but28. salaries may not be high, working as a nursing assistant doeshave some other benefits.A)Unless B) While C) AsD) Since29.How we pack the products has a significant impactthe cost oflogistics.A) of B) onC) to D)with30. Impressed me most about the school is how it was designed to support both the studentsand the community.A) What B) ThatC)This D) WhichSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.31.For the sake of our long-term (cooperate), we may consider reducing the price by 10per cent.32. Here you will find some (value) resources to help you develop communication skills.33. Driving has long been thought of as (efficient) than flying, but according to new research, that is no longer the case.34. Quotations and samples will (send) to you as soon as we receive your specific inquiries.35. After (receive)your loan from us, if you are not completely satisfied with your experience, please contact us.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For eachquestion or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.In giving a business presentation, many speakers think that if their idea is strong, their audience will get it readily. They feel discouraged when the audience is unable to understand their presentations. That happens a lot especially when technical experts are invited to make a product presentation to a group of users.What can we do to make a business presentation easier to understand? In my view, good presentations have always been simple and visual. In an effective business presentation, the fewer the points, the better the message gets passed on. You focus on the depth of coverage instead of the width(广度) of coverage. Additionally, you make your ideas visual and relevant, so the message is understood better and remembered longer. Great business presenters relate their ideas and concepts to their audience by using simple, powerful diagrams instead of relying on text-based slides. In fact, drawing diagrams forces a presenter to make the idea clear even at the preparation stage. It is impossible to draw a diagram when you are not clear about an idea. When your idea is clear, it is easier to transfer it. Most audiences understand a diagram faster and remember it longer. This possibly explains why most of thememorable presentations have been visual in nature.36.Many speakers believe that the stronger their idea,.A)the more powerful their speech will beB)the more meaningful their speech will beC)the more easily the audience will understand itD)the harder the audience will find it to follow37.Why are you advised to give fewer points in your presentation?A)To pass on the messages better. C) To allow audience to take notes.B)To avoid wasting too much time. D) To leave more time for questions.38.The speaker can help the audience remember the message longer by.A) displaying text-based slides C) focusing on the width of coverageB) avoiding long technical terms D) using simple and powerful diagrams39.The underlined word “transfer” in this passage most probably means.A) create B) pass on C) take off D) describe40.This passage is mainly about.A) how to make an effective business presentationB) how to present strong ideas in a presentationC) how to focus on the depth of coverageD) how to prepare a powerful diagramTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Blue Jeans Company was established in October 2012 and operates as a partnership (合伙企业）between Elena Horowitz and James Foster. In fact, it began in Elena^ basement when they sold jeans to friends. And now the company has grown to have its own online store, relationships with suppliers in Asia, and local factories. The company has had its revenues double every two months.For our day-today operations, Blue Jeans Company has established several key relationships and we can easily expand our production when the demand for our goods increases.We obtain the best organic cotton from two suppliers, one located in Turkey and the other in Japan, which means that their supplies are produced without the use of any chemicals. Once the shipment arrives in the US, it’ll be routed(发送）to our production and shipping partner in Los Angeles. We work closely with our partner to ensure quality through regular checks. It is also where the products will ship out. Our office is located on 2029 Century ParkEast where all staff work together, handling all online order processing and ensuring the purchase and delivery of the products run smoothly. Ifs also where all requests for refunds are handled in addition to the future launch of the jean-recycling program.41.Blue Jeans Company first started its business by.A)selling its product to friends C) exporting jeans to Asian countriesB)doing business in an online store D) supplying raw materials to local factories42.“Organic cotton” in Line 1，Para 3，probably means “cotton ”A)manufactured automatically C) produced without using chemicalsB)grown in local regions D) imported from foreign countries43.To ensure product quality, the company.A)uses man-made materials C) checks its products regularlyB)observes strict regulations D) often asks for clients’ opinions44.The company’s products will ship outfrom .A)A) New York B) Los AngelesC) Turkey D) Japan45.What will the company do in the future?A)Sell its products worldwide. C)Establish a new office in New York.B)Handle all its orders online. D)Carry out a jean-recycling program.Task 3Directions: Read thefollowing passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. is an online market place designed to help you transform your digital images into a flourishing online business.Simply open a free account, upload (上传）your images, set your prices for the available print sizes, and you’re in business…i nstantly.You can immediately start selling fine art prints and greeting cards to a worldwide audience of art collectors.Each month, more than 5 million visitors stop by FAA to browse and purchase artwork.When one of these visitors purchases your prints or greeting cards, we take care of everything foryou!In order to help you generate sales, FAA advertises your artwork for you online, and we also pro-vide you with powerful andunique marketing features.In addition, FAA has an online community of 40,000+ artists who participate in daily discussions, live chats, groups, contests, and much more. If you’re interested in networking with other artists, dis-cussing art-related topics, and sharing business ideas... you’re come to the right place.(Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—Bull marketJ—Earnings per shareB—Bull marketK—Price per shareC—Closing priceL—Market valueD—Opening priceM—V olume of tradingE—Primary marketN—Ordinary shareF—Secondary marketO—Composite IndexG—Individual investorP—Account balanceH—Annual reportQ—Annual returnI—Cash flowExamples:(D)综合指数(L)一级市场No.60) that follow. The answers (in not more than threewords) should be written after the corresponding numberson the Answer Sheet.Are you searching the Internet to find the best place to book a room for your family vacation? Here are some of our tips for you. Getting StartedYears ago searching for a hotel required a lot of phone calls to hotel chains. Today, there’s no shortage of quality online hotel booking websites. Just locate your favorite online hotel booking site, enter your travel destination, the date of your trip, and the number of hotel guests.Narrowing the Hotel SearchSo now what? You’ve found a list of hotel rooms online ordered by hotel star rating技仰（等级)，guest scores, or price. What’s most important to you? If it^ price, sort the list by lowest price first. If it’s the star rating o f the hotel, then click to sort by rating.Read Guest Scores and ReviewsAlways read the guest scores. Keep in mind that hotels with a high number of highly rated guest scores and written guest reviewswill increase your confidence that you^ have a good experience at that hotel. Always consider the guest scores when you book a room online in a hotel. Your experience is likely to be similar.56.What did people have to do to search for a hotel in the past?They had to make a lot of.57.What should people do after they have found their favorite hotel booking site?Simply enter their, the date of their trip, and the number of guests.58.How are hotel rooms ordered in a list online?They are ordered by star rating,, or price.59.What should people do if they think the star rating is most important?They just sort by.60.Why should people take the guest scores into consideration?Because their experience is likely to be .Part IV Translation -- English into Chinese (25 minutes) Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet. And for the paragraphnumbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61.It has been found that some people devote themselves so fully totheir business success that they develop unhealthy eating habits.A)人们发现有些人的事业之所以能成功，是与他们的生活习惯密不可分的。
2014年12月全国高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)
2014年12月全国高等学校英语应用能力考试（A 级） Part ⅠListeningComprehension （20minutes ）Directions :Thispartistotestyourlisteningability.Itconsistsof4sections. SectionADirections :Thissectionistotestyourabilitytounderstandshortdialogues.Ther eare5recordeddialoguesinit.Aftereachdialogue ，thereisarecordedquestion.Boththedialoguesandquestionswillbespoken onlyonc e.Whenyouhearaquestion ，youshoulddecideonthecorrectanswerfromthe4choicesmarkedA),B),C)andD)given inyourtestpaper.ThenyoushouldmarkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetw ithasinglelinethroughthecenter.Example :Youwillhear:Youwillread: FromthedialoguewelearnthatthemanistotakeaflighttoNew York.Therefore,C ）Anairtrip isthecorrectanswer.YoushouldmarkC ）ontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethroughthecenter.[A][B][C][D]Nowthetestwillbegin.A ）NewYorkCity.B ）Aneveningparty.C ）Anairtrip.D ）Theman'sjob.1.A)Productionplanning. B)Financialaffairs.SectionB Directions :This sectionistotestyourabilitytounderstandshortconversations.Thereare2recordedconversationsinit.Aftereachconversation,therearesomerecordedquestions.Boththeconversationsandquestions willbespoken twotimes.Whenyouhearaquestion,youshoulddecideonthecorrectans werfromthe4choicesmarkedA),B),C)andD)giveninyourtestpaper.Thenyoushouldm arkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethroughthecenter .Nowlistentotheconversations.Conversation16.A)Hewastoobusy.B)Hiscompanyhascloseddown. C)Hegotanewoffer.D)Hiscompanyhasmovedaway. 7.A)Tomovetoanothercity.B)Tohavehisownbusiness. C)Todosocialwork.D)Togotostudyabroad.Conversation28.A)Thechiefengineer. B)Theofficesecretary. C)Publicrelations.D)ImportandExport. 2.A)Moreworkersareneeded. B)Workers ’salariesarehigher. C)Advertisingcostsmore. D)Rawmaterialsaremoreexpen sive. 3.A)Tolookforadreamjob. B)Tofindachancetodobusines s. C)Tocontinuehisstudy. D)Tovisithisfriends. 4.A)Heissuitableforthejob B)Heisniceandkind. C)Heisgoodatprogramming. D)Hefindsthejobdifficult. 5.A)Buyerandseller. B)Doctorandnurse. C)Interviewerandintervie wee. D)Shopassistantandcustomer .C)Thesalesmanager. D)Themanagerassistant9.A)He’sattendingameeting. B)Heisspeakingonanotherphone.C)He’sgivingalecture. D)He’sawayonabusinesstrip.B)Askinghimtoattendaparty.10.A)Tellinghimtomeettomorrow.C)TellinghimtosendasampleD)Askinghimtocallback..SectionCDirections:Inthissection,youwillheararecordedshortpassage.Thepassageisprintedinthetestpaper,butwithsomewordsorphrasesmissing.Thepassagewillberead twotimes.YouarerequiredtoputthemissingwordsorphrasesontheAnswersheetinorderofthenumberedblanksaccordingtowhatyouhear.Nowthepassagewillbegin.LadiesandGentlemen,It’smyhonortobetheguidetoshowyouaroundourcompany.Firstofall,I’llintroduceourfactorytoyou.Ourcompany11inthe1980s.Wemainlyproduceelectronicgoodsandexportthemallovertheworld.We12ofaboutUS$80millionlastyear,andourbusinessisgrowingsteadily.WenowhaveofficesinAsia,NorthAmericaandEurope,withabout1500employees,andweareworkinggladlyto13ofourcustomers.Inordertofurtherdevelopouroverseasmarket,weneedmoreagentsto14ourproducts.Ihopeyouwill15doingbusinesswithus.Thankyou!SectionDDirections:Thissectionistotestyourabilitytocomprehendshortp assages.Youwillheararecordedpassage.Afterthatyouwillhearfiv equestions.Boththepassageandthequestionswillberead twotimes. Whenyouhearaquestion，youshouldcompletetheanswertoitwithawordorashortphrase(innom orethan3words).Thequestionsandincompleteanswersareprintedin yourtestpaper.YoushouldwriteyouranswersontheAnswerSheetcorr espondingly.Nowlistentothepassage.16.WhatdidthespeakertalkaboutlasttimeThe______________________ofanoralpresentation.17.WhatdoesthespeakerwanttotalkabouttodayThe_____________________ofapresentation.18.WhatdoesatypicalpresentationconsistofThebeginning,___________________.19.Whyisthebeginningofapresentationthemostimportantpart,acc ordingtothespeakerBecauseitisthe__________________toyourlisteners.20.Whatistheroleaneffectivebeginningcanplayinyourpresentati onItcandraw_____________________andsetthepropertone. PartIIStructure(10minutes)Directions:Thispartistotestyourabilitytoconstructgrammatica llycorrectsentences.Itconsistsof2sections. SectionADirections:Inthissection,thereare10incompletesentences.Youa rerequiredtocompleteeachonebydecidingonthemostappropriatewo rdorwordsfromthe4choicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).Thenyoushouldma rkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethro ughthecenter.21.Wehavetoinvestigateas_______customersaspossibleinorderto makesureofthepotentialofthemarket.A)many B)more C)much D)most22.Aslongasyoukeepon_________hard,you’llgetpromotedsoonero rlater.A)work B)worked C)beworking D)working23.Thereare4.9millionbusinessesintheUK,99%of_________aresmallbusinessesA)which B)whose C)that D)it24.______byalltheteammembers,theyfinallygotthebigprojectfor theircompany.A)Tobesupport ed B)Supporting C)HavingsupportedD)Supported25.Thisarticletellthereaders_________theycanlookforinanempl oyee’sabilitiesA)that B)which C)what D)how26.________thenumberinfull-timeemploymentfellby2million,thenumberofpeopleinpart-timeworkdoubledtoover4million..A)Unless B)While C)Until D)Since27.Itwasyourrecommendation_____enabledmetobeanengineerinthisworld-famouscompany.A)when B)what C)who D)that28.Nowthepollutioncausedbytheincreasingnumberofcars________moreandmoreseriousinmanycities.A)become B)isbecoming C)became D)hadbecome29.Weunderstandyouneedeasyaccess_______up-to-dateinformationaboutyouraccountsinourbank.A)in B)for C)to D)with30.Itiscommonpractice_______abatterywhenitstillhassomelifeinit.A)tocharge B)charged C)charge D)havingchargedSectionBDirections:Thereare5incompletestatementshere.Youshouldfilli neachblankwiththeproperformofthewordgiveninbrackets.Writeth ewordorwordsinthecorrespondingspaceontheAnswerSheet.31.Theproposalthattheheadoftheteammadeatthemeetingsounds(reason)_______.32.Generallyspeakingonceyou(make)________thepayment,thegoodsshouldbedeliveredwithinaweek33.Itissaidthattheadvertisingisthe(expensive)_______ofallthepromotionalactivitiesundertakenbybusinesses34.Thecompanysufferedgreatlyduringtheeconomiccrisiswithconsiderablelossofits(invest)_______.35.Itisreportedthataninternationalconference(hold)________inLondonnextFridayPartⅢReadingComprehension（40minutes）Directions:Thispartistotestyourreadingability.Thereare5task sforyoutofulfill.Youshouldreadthereadingmaterialscarefullya nddothetasksasyouareinstructed.Task1Directions:Afterreadingthefollowingpassage,youwillfind5ques tionsorunfinishedstatements，numbered36to40.Foreachquestionorstatementthereare4choicesma rkedA),B),C)andD).YoushouldmakethecorrectchoiceandmarkthecorrespondingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethroughthec enter.WetrytoensurethatGFLSolidWasteHaulage(清运)Divisionisacompanythatactssafelyandresponsiblyatalltimes andinallplaces.Wenevertolerateanyconductthatputsourcustomer sandthecommunitiesweserveatrisk.AtGFL,safetyismorethanaprog ram;itisacorevalueofourcompany.GFLisequallycommittedtoimpro vingtheenvironmentforthefutureofthecommunitiesweliveinandwe serve.Webelievethatourservicesplayanessentialpartinimprovin gtheenvironmentandwearealwaysmindfulofhavingthemostcost-eff ectivewastemanagementsolutionsforourcustomers.Wearecommittedtothesafetyofourworkersandhaveprogramsinpl acetocontinuallyupgradeourworkersafetyandenvironmentalpract ices.Wehavehighlyqualifiedstaff,weusethebestavailableequipm entandwearefullycommittedtokeepingourworkplacesafeandtheenv ironmentclean.Overthepastyears,servicerequestshavechangeddramaticallyf rombasicwastedisposaltocomprehensivewastemanagementor“gree n”program s.Ournew“green”wastemanagementprogramisnowgaini ngrespectandpopularityinthecommunity.Formoreinformation,contactGFLat.36.Accordingtothepassage,GFLdoesn’tallowanyconductthatwill ______.A)causeanynoisetotheenvironmentB)producewasteinthecommu nitiesC)wastemorenaturalresourcesD)doharmtoitscustomers37.ThecorevaleofGFLSolidWasteHaulageDivisionis________.A)profitB)safetyC)efficiencyD)responsibility38.Inthefirstparagraph,“wearealwaysmindfulof…”means“_______”.A)wearealwaysworriedabout…B)wearealwayslookforwardto…C)wearealwaysawareof…D)wealwaysputupwith…39.WhatdoesGFLdowithitsworkersafetyandenvironmentalpractices,accordingtothesecondparagraphA)Continuallyupgradethem.B)Keepusingthetraditionalmethods.C)Hirenewworkerstocleantheenvironment.D)Importnewtechnologyfromoverseascompanies.40.Whatcanwelearnaboutthecompany’snew“green”wastemanagem entprogramA)Thequalityofwastemanagementhasbecomeworse.B)Theprogramisbecomingmoreandmorepopular.C)Wastemanagementhasremainedunchanged.D)Moreworkersareinvolvedintheprogram.Task2Directions:ThistaskisthesameasTask1.The5questionsorunfinish edstatementsarenumbered41to45.Manyjobshavebeenlostandtheymaynotbecomingback.Someoccupa tionshadalreadybeendecliningforyearsduetoadvancesintechnolo gyandchangesintheglobaleconomy.Thefollowingisalistofcareers thataredisappearing.StagePerformersThefive-yeardeclineforthiscareerwasasurprising61%.Stagep erformanceshavefallenoutoffashionandhavebeenalmostentirelyr eplacedwithmoviesandhomeentertainmenttechnologies. PostalServiceMailSorters(分拣员)Afterlosingalmost57,000jobsbetween2004and2009,afurther30 %declineinthisoccupationcanbeseenby2018.Withmoreautomaticpr ocessesformailsortingandincreasingcorrespondenceviae-mailan dfax,thisjobisquicklybecomingunnecessary. OfficeSupportWorkersAbout300,000officesupportjobsdisappearedbetween2004and20 09.Secretariesandfileclerksarenolongerindemandascompaniescu tcosts.Moreover,technologieslikevoicemailandeasy-to-useword processorshaveenabledprofessionalstodotheirownofficework.PhotoProcessorsWiththeriseofdigitalphotographyandautomaticprinting,posi tionsformanualphotoprintersarerapidlydisappearing.Theoccupa tionhadbeensteadilylosingjobsinthelastfiveyearsandtheremigh tbea24%declineby2018.RadioOperatorsAstechnologyadvances,theneedforworkerstomonitorcommunica tionsviaradiotelephoneequipmentisdisappearing.Thisalreadysm allfieldsawafive-yeardeclineof43%.41.Accordingtothefirstparagraph,becauseoftheadvancesintechnologyandglobaleconomicchanges,________.A)manyjobsaredisappearingsharplyB)manynewoccupationsareemergingC)peopleareattractedtohigher-payingjobsD)part-timejobshavebecomemorepopular42.Onereasonwhythecareerofstageperformersisdecliningsofastisthat_________.A)stageperformerscannolongerearnbigmoneyB)fewerpeoplearequalifiedasstageperformersC)thereislessinvestmentinstageperformancesD)stageperformanceshavebecomelesspopular43.Thebenefitofusingnewtechnologiesintheofficeisthat_______ __.A)officeworkerscanworkonaflexibleworksystemB)professionalsareabletodotheirownofficeworkC)secretariesandfileclerksarebadlyinneedD)employeescanenjoybettersocialwelfare44.Theauthorexpectsthatby2018theoccupationofphotoprocessorsmightdeclineby__________.A)61%B)43%C)30%D)24%45.WhichofthefollowingmightbethebesttitleofthepassageA)AdvancedTechnologiesB)RisingUnemploymentC)DisappearingCareersD)GlobalEconomyTask3Directions:ThefollowingisashortintroductiontoAILSalesRepres entatives.Afterreadingit,youarerequiredtocompletetheoutline belowit(No.46toNo.50).Youshouldwriteyouranswersbriefly(Inno morethan3words)ontheAnswerSheetcorrespondingly.In AmericanIncomelifeInsuranceCompany(AIL),salesrepresen tativeshaveservants’hearts.Ourteammembersmakeeveryeffortto protecthard-working,middle-incomefamilieswithinsurancecover age(承担范围).Wealsobelievewhole-heartedlyingivingbacktothecommunitiesinwhichweoperate.AmericanIncomelife givesoffitstimeandresou rcestohelpmaketheworldabetterplace.Salesexperienceisnotrequiredtobearepresentative.Justthew illingnesstoworkhard.Whatmakes AmericanIncomeLife uniqueistha tourworksystemenablesoursalesteamtofocusonselling,whichiswh atmakesthiscareertrulyopportunityunlimited.Simplysaid,youea rnwhatyou’reworthbasedonhowhardyouworkandhowfastyouwanttoa dvance.At AmericanIncomeLife youwillfindacareer,notajob.Youwillal sofindfreetrainingopportunities,andleadershipexperience,too .AmericanIncomeLife’s independentagencyofficesprovidesalest rainingfocusedoninsurancesales.Trainingincludesworkingone-o n-onewithexperiencedsalesagentsbothintheclassroomadinthefie ld.SalesRepresentativesofAILAims:1)toprotectmiddle-incomefamilies2)togivebackto46Features:1)havingservants’hearts2)willingnessto473)beingabletofocuson48Benefits:1)49salestrainingopportunities2)50experienceTask4Directions:ThefollowingisalistofitemsusedinInternationalTra de.Afterreadingit，youarerequiredtofindtheitemsequivalentto(与……等同)thosegiveninChineseinthetablebelow.Thenyoushouldputtheco rrespondinglettersinbracketsontheAnswerSheet，numbered51through55.A）CostofgoodssoldJ）AdvancepaymentB）ChannelofdistributionK）AdvisingbankC）CommissionpercentL）LetterofcreditD）CompetitiveadvantageM）PayingbankE）CurrentassetsN）CapitalmarketF）CurrentdebtO）CostandfreightG）DirectcostofsalesP）ImportlicenseH）EarningbeforetaxesQ）JointventureI）EffectivedemandExamples:（A）售出货物成本（H）税前收益51.（）现有债务（）预付款52.（）信用证（）合资企业53.（）竞争优势（）有效需求54.（）付款银行（）成本加运费55.（）直销成本（）资本市场Task5Directions:Readthefollowingpassage.Afterreadingit,youshould givebriefanswerstothe5questions(No.56toNo.60)thatfollow.The answers(innomorethan3words)shouldbewrittenafterthecorrespon dingnumbersontheAnswerSheet.ActnowtogetastudentloanMakenopaymentwhileinschoolwitha WellsFargo privatestudentl oan.Acollegeeducationisaworthwhileinvestment,butsometimesyou needhelpcoveringallthecosts.WellsFargo privatestudentloansma ybeabletohelpyoupayforalleligibleeducation-relatedexpenses, includingtuition,housing,books,alaptop,labfees,andmore.Otherbenefitsinclude:—Makenopaymentsuntilsixmonthsafterleavingschool—Selectacompetitivefixedorvariableinterestrateoption —ReduceyourloancostwithourinterestratediscountsApplyingwithaco-signer(联署人；担保人)mayimproveyourchanceofgettingapprovedandhelpyouqualifyfo ralowerinterestrate.Learnmoreaboutundergraduatestudentloansfortraditionalcol legesanduniversitiesorcareerandcommunitycolleges.Orcallourt oll-freenumber1-877-315-7721.OurStudentLoanSpecialistsareheretohelpyouthroughtheproce ss—fromhelpingyoumakeaninformedchoiceontheloanthatmeetsyournee ds,tohelpingyouestimatehowmuchyoumayneedtoborrow.56.WhatisintroducedinthepassageA WellsFargo____________________loan.57.WhatexpensescanbepaidwiththeloanAlleligible________________expenses.58.Whatistheadvantageoftheloanintermsoftherepaymentperiod Nopaymentismadeuntilsixmonthsafter__________________.59.Whyareyouadvisedtoapplyforyourloanwithaco-signer Tohaveabetterchanceof____________andbeingqualifiedforalower interestrate.60.WhycantheStudentsLoanSpecialistsdotohelpyouinyourapplicationTheycanhelpyouthrough______________inyourapplication. PartIVTranslation—EnglishintoChinese(25minutes) Directions:Thispart,numbered61through65,istotestyourability totranslateEnglishintoChinese.Aftereachofthesentencesnumber ed61to64,youwillreadthreechoicesofsuggestedtranslationmarke dA),B),andC).Youshouldchoosethebesttranslationandmarkthecor respondingletteronyourAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethroughthecenter.Andfortheparagraphnumbered65,writeyourtranslationinth ecorrespondingspaceontheTranslation/CompositionSheet.61.Inordertoincreasecashflowandlimitlayoffs,thecompanyhasdecidedthatsalaryreductionsareabsolutelynecessaryatthistime.A）公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适合。
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高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(2015年12月)Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and Dgiven in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read: A. New York City. B. An evening party.C. An air trip.D. The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight toNew York. Therefore, C. An air trip is the correct answer. You should mark C on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. [A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1.A) The price of the product.C) The delivery ofhis order.B)The charge of the service.D) The packing of the goods.2.A)Giving a lecture.C) Preparing a party.B)Taking an interview.D) Having an exam.3.A) Its food is delicious.C) It is close to his office.B)Its price is reasonable.D) It provides good service.4.A)By sea. B) By air .C) By train. D) By truck.5.A) Asking the way.C) Buying air tickets.B) Renting a car.D) Booking hotel rooms.Section BDirection:This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it.After each conversation, there are some recorded questions .Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16.A) Open a new shoe store.C) Invite the woman to his company.B)Participate in a trade fair.D) Pace an order with the woman.7.A) An advertising brochure.C) An invitation letter.B)A price list.D) A few samples.Conversation 28.A) At a hotel.C) In a restaurant.B) At the airport. D) In a bank.9. A) To buy a ticket.C) To place an order.B) To book a taxi.D) To make an appointment.10. A) By 7:00. C) By 9:00.B) By 8:00. D) By 10:00.Section CDirections:In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrase missing. The passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear.Now listen to the passage.An interviewer sometimes starts with an open-ended question like Could you tell me something about yourself?It is a way to break the ice and make you feel11during the interview. It isalsoa way for the interviewer to know more about your personality to help him or her to12if you are a good fit for the job.It is not a good idea to talk too much about yourself because the interviewer doesn’t want to know everything about you. But on the other hand, telling13can make him or her wonder why you aren’t more open. So it’s a good idea to share some14 .These interests may not15your work.Section DDirections:This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage.After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question .you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.16.What does the speaker talk about first in his speech?The speaker first givesabout his company.17. What are the main products of the company?Clothing,and household products.18. How long has the company been in business?Over.19. Where can people find job openings at Family Dollar?On its .20. How can people apply for the jobs?They can make their application .Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections. Section ADirections:In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.21. the investigation, the committee published the report on the cause of the accident.A)CompletedB) Having completedC) CompletingD)To have completed22.The report shows that over half of the women are suffering second-hand smoke at the workplace.A)inB) forC) onD) from23.Our goal is to fulfill the needs of our clients,challengingthey may be.A)howeverB)wheneverC)whereverD)whatever24.Only after the secretary saw the train disappear in sighttherailway station.A)he leavesB) has he leftC)he leftD) did he leave25.Ifthey had worked harder, theythe project ahead of time.A) will finishB)would have finishedC)have finishedD)hadfinished26.The company has decided to sponsor the exhibition, helps topromote its image.A) thatB)whoC)whatD)which27.The newly appointed manager is said to be neither flexibleeasy to get along with.A) orB) andC)norD) but28. salaries may not be high, working as a nursing assistantdoes have some other benefits.A)UnlessB) WhileC) AsD) Since29.How we pack the products has a significant impactthe cost oflogistics.A) ofB)onC) toD)with30. Impressed me most about the school is how it was designed to support both the studentsand the community.A) WhatB)ThatC)ThisD) WhichSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.31.For the sake of our long-term (cooperate), we may consider reducing the price by 10per cent.32. Here you will find some (value) resources to help you develop communication skills.33. Driving has long been thought of as (efficient) than flying, but according to new research, that is no longer the case.34. Quotations and samples will (send) to you as soon as we receive your specific inquiries.35. After (receive)your loan from us, if you are not completely satisfied with your experience, please contact us.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.In giving a business presentation, many speakers think that if their idea is strong, their audience will get it readily. They feel discouraged when the audience is unable to understand their presentations. That happens a lot especially when technical experts are invited to make a product presentation to a group of users.What can we do to make a business presentation easier to understand? In my view, good presentations have always been simple and visual. In an effective business presentation, the fewer the points, the better the message gets passed on. You focus on the depth of coverage instead of the width(广度) of coverage. Additionally, you make your ideas visual and relevant, so the message is understood better and remembered longer. Great business presenters relate their ideas and concepts to their audience by using simple, powerful diagrams instead of relying on text-based slides. In fact, drawing diagrams forces a presenter to make the idea clear even at the preparation stage. It is impossible to draw a diagram when you are not clear aboutan idea. When your idea is clear, it is easier to transfer it. Most audiences understand a diagram faster and remember it longer. This possibly explains why most of the memorable presentations have been visual in nature.36.Many speakers believe that the stronger their idea,.A)the more powerful their speech will beB)the more meaningful their speech will beC)the more easily the audience will understand itD)the harder the audience will find it to follow37.Why are you advised to give fewer points in your presentation?A)To pass on the messages better.C) To allow audience to take notes.B)To avoid wasting too much time.D) To leave more time for questions.38.The speaker can help the audience remember the message longer by.A) displaying text-based slidesC) focusing on the width of coverageB) avoiding long technical termsD) using simple and powerful diagrams39.The underlined word “transfer” in this passage most probably means.A) createB) pass onC) take offD) describe40.This passage is mainly about.A) how to make an effective business presentationB) how to present strong ideas in a presentationC) how to focus on the depth of coverageD) how to prepare a powerful diagramTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Blue Jeans Company was established in October 2012 and operates as a partnership (合伙企业）between Elena Horowitz and James Foster. In fact, it began in Elena^ basement when they sold jeans to friends. And now the company has grown to have its own online store, relationships with suppliers in Asia, and local factories. The company has had its revenues double every two months.For our day-today operations, Blue Jeans Company has established several key relationships and we can easily expand our production when the demand for our goods increases.We obtain the best organic cotton from two suppliers, one located in Turkey and the other in Japan, which means that their supplies are produced without the use of any chemicals. Once theshipment arrives in the US, it’ll be routed(发送）to our production and shipping partner in Los Angeles. We work closely with our partner to ensure quality through regular checks. It is also where the products will ship out. Our office is located on 2029 Century Park East where all staff work together, handling all online order processing and ensuring the purchase and delivery of the products run smoothly. Ifs also where all requests for refunds are handled in addition to the future launch of the jean-recycling program.41.Blue Jeans Company first started its business by.A)selling its product to friendsC) exporting jeans to Asian countriesB)doing business in an online storeD) supplying raw materials to localfactories42.“Organic cotton” in Line 1，Para 3，probably means“cotton ”A)manufactured automaticallyC) produced without using chemicalsB)grown in local regionsD) imported from foreign countries43.To ensure product quality, the company.A)uses man-made materialsC) checks its products regularlyB)observes strict regulationsD) often asks for clients’opinions44.The company’s products will ship outfrom .A)A) New YorkB) Los AngelesC) TurkeyD) Japan45.What will the company do in the future?A)Sell its products worldwide.C)Establish a new office in New York.B)Handle all its orders online.D)Carry out a jean-recycling program.Task 3Directions: Read thefollowing passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). 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And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61.It has been found that some people devote themselves so fullyto their business success that they develop unhealthy eating habits.A)人们发现有些人的事业之所以能成功，是与他们的生活习惯密不可分的。