1. M: Morning, Madam. What would you like to leave with us? W: I’d like to leave this bag with you. Q: What does the woman want to leave there? 2. W: Would you deliver the goods by train, please? M: Why? We agree to send them by truck. Q: What are the two people talking about? 3. M: Doctor, I work from Monday to Friday. W: Then come to see me this weekend. Q: On which day can the man see the doctor? 4. W: I think air pollution is rather serious in this city. M: You’re right. Cars are still the major source of pollution. Q: What is the serious problem with the city?
5. M: I’ve never seen that wonderful robots before. They gave so well. W: Really? I think I should go and see them. Q: What does the man think of the robots? Conversation 1
M: Hello. I need to open an account with you.
W: Ok. Will it be a checking account or savings account? M: Savings account, please. W: How much will you deposit to it? M: 500 dollars.
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W: OK. 500 dollars. Will you please show me your ID card? M: Here you are.
W: Thanks. Here is your bank book. M: Thank you.
W: If there’s anything I can help you with? M: No, that’s all. Thanks. Bye. W: Bye. Have a nice day.
Q6: What does the conversation most probably take place? Q7: What is the man doing? Conversation 2
W: Sales Department of ABC company. May I help you?
M: Yes. We’re interested in your digital camera modeled DV3. How much does it cost? W: Well, 300 each.
M: Will the price be lower for regular orders?
W: Yes. If you buy morre than 50, the price will be 270 dollars each. M: Do you give any discount if I pay within two weeks? W: Yes. We’ll give you a three percent discount. M: Thank you very much. W: Can I get your order now?
M: Well, we’ll place an order in a week.
W: Great. We’re looking forward to receiving your order.
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Q8: What product does the man want to buy?
Q9: What’s the unit price if the man places an order of more than 50? Q10: What is the discount if the payment is made within two weeks? Section C
John Wilson is the general manager of a big company. He is always very busy and travels a lot. He’ll be away for business all next week. He’ll visit several cities on his trip, have meetings with some managers from other companies, see a lot of sales people and listen to their reports. Mary is his secretary, but she won’t go with him. She’ll stay in the office answering John’s letters and telephones, keeping contact with other companies and calling John to let him know about anything important. She’ll also be in charge of all employees in the office. She wants to do a good job because she hopes to be promoted. Q11. What is John Wilson?
Q12. What will John Wilson do next week? Q13. Who are going to report to him on his trip?
Q14. Who will be in charge of the office while he is away? Q15. Why does Mary want to do a good job?
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高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)
PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGES
2010年12月
Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections. Section A
Directions: This part 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 four 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 trrip is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Now the test will begin.
1. A) A coat. B) A bag. C) A computer. D) A hat. 2. A) Price of the goods. B) Quantity of the goods. C) Delivery of the goods. D) Quality of the goods.
3. A) Monday. B) Thurday. C) Friday. D) Saturday.
4. A) Traffic accidents. B) Economic crisis. C) Air pollution. D) Housing shortage. 5. A) They cook well. B) They dance well. C) They look strong. D) They appear friendly.
Section B
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2
recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the four choices marked A), B),C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Conversation 1
6. A) In a store. B) In a company. C) In a travel agency. D) In a bank. 7. A) Opening an account. B) Buying a ticket. C) Asking the way. D) Booking a hotel.
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Conversation 2
8. A) TV sets. B) Musical palyers. C) Desk top computers. D) Digital camera.
Section C
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase( in not more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.
11. What is 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 II Structure (15 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It
consists of 2 sections.
Section A
Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each
one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
16. We investigated other companies in the market to discover ___________ they handles
complaints from their customers.
A) that B) how C) what D) where
17. The Human Resources Department, as well as the other departments, will have its budget
_________ to $2 million this year.
A) to reduce B) reduce C) reduced D) reducing
18. The team is going out to hold a party tomorrow after it _______ the project.
A) completes B) completed C) will complete D) will have completed
19) The new employees had to go over the safety regulations several times _______ they
understood them.
A) since B) before C) unless D) when
20) By the end of next year, I ______________ for the company for 10 years. A) work B) am working C) had worked D) will have worked
21)_________ arriving at the meeting room, Tina discovered that she had left the sample
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products in her office.
A) By B) Through C) On D) In
22) Not until yesterday________ anything about the new advertising campaign. A) I learned B) have I learned C) did I learn D) that I learn
23) Miss Smith’s assistant enjoys _____________ for her although she treats him very strictly. A) work B) working C) to work D) worked
24) Tom might not have made such a serious mistake if he ________ your advice. A) followed B) follows C) had followed D) has followed
25) Jack said the construction of the subway would be completed in October, _______ is a great
surprise to us.
A) this B) what C) that D) which
Section B
Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences here. You should fill in each blank with the proper
form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
26. I have received an (invite)_______ to speak at an international conference.
27. More than half of the staff say they won’t fell (comfort) _________ whn talking to their boss. 28. The student asked the librarian for help because he couldn’t find the book he (need)______. 29. Most of the new models displayed in the car exhibition (design) _____ in Germany a few years ago.
30. Thomas was (cheer) _____ and good-natured, and we soon became good friends.
31. It is (certain) _______ true that there will be more courses to be offered next semester.
32. Among all the Internet Srvice providers in the world, Kingston Communications is considered to be one of the (good) _______.
33. Companies are legally required (keep) _______ records of all their financial transactions.
34. Before (apply) _______ for a working holiday visa, you should read the information on the United Kingdom Working Holiday page.
35. At the meeting I made some proposals, but no one seemes to be (interest) _____ in them.
Part III Reading Comprehension (40minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should
read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.
Task 1
Directions: 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 make the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
When it comes to human resources, hiring highly-skilled staff is not ususally 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.
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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 abilties. 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 problems 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.
36. 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. 37.According to the second paragraph, co-opration skills __________.
A) require special qualities and abilities B)are learned while working in a team C) need exceptional mental abilities D) are quite complicated to learn 38. Team building activities are good for _______.
A) hiring employees with special talents B) encouraging employees to co-operate C) helping employees work independently D) training employees in their special fields 39. Why are team mumbers encouraged to argue in team building activities? A) To come to an agreement. B) To identify their own skills.
C) To learn more about the company. D) To build up their own confidence. 40. What is the best title for the passage?
A) Team Building B) Problem Solving C) Communication Skills D) Company Management
Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are
numbered 41 through 45.
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 privite 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.
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We offer a number of special srvices for buses and privat 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.
41. Fairway Kenwood is a company that __________________.
A) has a history of nearly a century B) sells various vehicles to clients
C) provides private car hire service D) enjoys a good name in the car industry 42. Th company’s vehicles are equipped with __________.
A) up-to-date video players B) the latest computer systems C) a new model of card reader D) an automatic quoting machine
43. From the passage, we know that you can contact the sales representatives by _________. A) fax B) email C) telephone D) personal visit
44. The professional sales team of the company can help clients to ____________. A) save money while eating in London B) do sightseeing at a lower price C) get free special private services D) enjoy free shopping trips 45.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 3
Directions: 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). You should write your answers briefly ( in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. 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 contact 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 contact 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, John Brown A Letter of Application Job applicant: 46 Position interested in: 47
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Personal information provided in the resume: 1. 48 2. 49 for the last five years 3. contact information Time available for an interview: most mornings and 50 Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of traveling insurance terms. After reading it, you are required
to find the Chinese equivalents(与…..等同) to 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 Baggage C----------- Delayed Baggage
D----------Emergency Medical Operation E---------- Hospital Allowance F----------- Loss of Deposit G---------- Medical Expenses H----------- Personal Accident I------------ Personal Liability J------------- Personal Money
K----------- Rental Vehicle Excess L----------- Strike Risk
M---------- Third Party Insurance N---------- Travel Delay O---------- Travel Document P----------- Travel Misconnection Q----------- War Risk
Examples: (I) 个人责任 (L) 罢工险
51. （ ）个人钱财 （ ）医疗费用 52. （ ）人身意外事故 （ ）住院补贴 53. （ ）行李延误 （ ）押金损失 54. （ ）第3方责任险 （ ）战争险 55. （ ）旅行文件 （ ）儿童救助 Task 5
Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should give brief answers
to the 5 questions (No.56 through 60) that follow.The answers(in no more than 3
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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(未付的) 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 monthly payment? It’s _______________________. 60. How can CashPlus be used?
Through ______________________.
Part IV Translation --- English to 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. All of the information that you need to apply for your visa is available, free of charge, from WorldBridge’s website, our commercial partner.
A）你申请签证所需要的一切证明材料全部都由我们的贸易网站WorldBridge向你提供。 B）你申请签证时不要忘了向我们的贸易网站WorldBridge提供全部所需要的个人信息。 C）你申请签证所需要的全部免费材料都可以从我们的商业网站WorldBridge随时索取。 D）你申请签证所需要的全部信息可以从我们商业合作伙伴WorldBridge的网站上免费获取。
62. If you can’t afford to pay rent in advance, there are two types of loan you may be able to get from the social fund.
A）如果你不能提前付款，有两种社会基金和贷款可供你选择。
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Ｂ）如果你无法预付租金，你可以从两类社会基金中获得贷款。 Ｃ）如果你无力预付租金， 你可以从社会基金中获得两种贷款。 Ｄ）如果你没有按时付款，两种社会基金都不能为你提供救济。
63. Those products certainly do not match the samples you have sent us, and neither are they suited to the needs of our customers.
A）这些货物与贵方寄来的样品不配套，同时也不适合我们的需要。 B）这些货物与贵方送来的样品显然不符，也不符合我方顾客需要。 C）你们发来的产品和我们所看到的样品都不合格，顾客要求退换。 D）你们所寄产品的质量比不上原先的样品，满足不了我们的要求。
64. A company’s goals and strategies ar determined by an elected board of directors, whose responsibility is to make major policy decisions.
A）公司的目标和规划由董事会投票决定，其责任就是做出重大决定。 B）公司的目标和策略由选出的董事会决定，其职责是做出重大决策。 C）董事会确定了公司的宗旨和规划，这是他们一项重要的工作职责。 D）董事会决心修改公司的方针政策，他们有权对重大问题采取措施。 65.
If you are not able to attend your appointment with your doctor, or need to change it to a more convenient time, it is important that you let us know as soon as possible. This will enable us to offer your appointment to another patient and rebook you another, more convenient time.
To cancel or change your appointment, please use one of the following two methods: *Telephone at 0161 206 4100 (between 8:30am-8:00pm Monday-Friday) *Via the Online From at www. Srht.nls.uk/changeappointment.
Part V Writing (25 minutes)
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a
Letter of Resignation according to the following information given in Chinese.Remeber to do the task on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.
说明：假设你是某公司的员工Susan Waters，根据下列内容给公司人事部经理Ms. Bush写一封辞职信。
写信日期：2010年12月19日 内容：
1. 表示要辞职；
2. 解释辞职的原因（自拟）；
3. 告知离职的时间（一个月以后）；
4. 对于在工作期间所得到的指导和帮助表示感谢。
Words for reference:
辞职： resign v. / resignation n.
注意信函格式！
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