华东理工大学网络教育学院学位英语考试样卷(A)

华东理工大学网络教育学院学位英语考试样卷(A)

Part I Listening Comprehension (10 minutes)

Section A

Directions:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was saiD) Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Example:You will hear:

You will read:

A) 2 hours.

B) 3 hours.

C) 4 hours.

D) 5 hours.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]

1. A) The man wants to go to Los Angeles.

B) The man wants to go to San Francisco.

C) There are no flights to Los Angeles for the rest of the day.

D) There are two direct flights to Los Angeles within the next two hours

2. A) He enjoys writing home every week.

B) He never fails to write a weekly letter home.

C) He doesn’t write home once a week now.

D) He has been asked to write home every week.

3. A) Because she has got an appointment.

B) Because she doesn’t want to.

C) Because she has to work.

D) Because she wants to eat in a new restaurant.

4. A) The teacher postponed the meeting.

B) There won’t be a test this afternoon.

C) The students will be attending the meeting.

D) The students will take an English test this afternoon.

5. A) On the whole, she liked the film.

B) She didn’t see the firm.

C) The film was very exciting.

D) The film wasn’t as good as she’d expecte d.

6. A) Around 5:00. B) Around 3:00.

C) At 2:00. D) At 1:00.

7. A) He had to work overtime. B) He was help up in traffic.

C) His car ran out of gas. D) He had a traffic accident.

8. A) John Smith isn’t in right now.

B) John Smith can’t come to the phone right now.

C) John Smith doesn’t want to speak to the caller.

D) The caller dialed the wrong number.

9. A) Skating B) Swimming

C) Boating and skating D) Boating and swimming

10. A) A shop assistant B) A waitress

C) A telephone operator D) A clerk

Part II Reading Comprehension(35 minutes)

Directions:There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked

A), B) C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding

letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage One

Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage

A foreigner’s first impression of the U.S. is likely to be that everyone is in a rush-often under pressure. City people appear always to be hurrying to get where they are going restlessly, seeking attention in a store, and elbowing others as they try to complete their errands （任务）. Racing through daytime meals is part of the pace of life in this country.

Working time is considered precious. Others in public eating places are waiting for you to finish so that they too can be served and get back to work within the time allowed. Each person hurries to make room for the next person. If you don’t, waiters will hurry you.

You also find drivers will be abrupt and that people will push past you. You will miss smiles, brief conversations, and small courtesies with strangers. Don’t take it personally. This is because people value time highly, and they resent someone else “wasting”it beyond a certain courtesy point.

The view of time affects the importance we attach to patience. In the American system of values, patience is not a high priority. Many of us have what might be called “a short fuse.” We begin to move restlessly about if we feel time is slipping away without some returnbe this in terms of pleasure, work value, or rest. Those coming from lands where time is looked upon differently may find this matter of pace to be one of their most difficult adjustments in both business and daily life.

Many newcomers to the States will miss the opening courtesy of a business call,