大学英语B级校内毕业考试卷.doc

2015届大学英语B级毕业考试试卷 （考试时间：60分钟，满分：100分）Part I Vocabulary & Structure（35%） Section A Directions: In this section, there are 25 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. （25%）1. Our companys visitors decided to stay in our city for _ two days as they wanted to have a look around.A. other B. the other C. another D. others2. According to the time table, the train for Beijing _ at 9:10 p.m. from Monday to Friday.A. was leaving B. is leaving C. leaves D. has left3. The new drug will not be put on the market_ it has proved safe on humans.A. if B. until C. since D. when4. Students are expected to pay the loan back_ they are earning enough.A. so far as B. now that C. even if D. as soon as5. Immigrants have to adapt themselves culturally and physically to the new surroundings _they have moved.A. on which B. by whichC. into which D. from which6. The proposal _ at the meeting now is of great importance to our department.A. being discussed B. to be discussing C. having discussed D. discussing7. It was because of his good performance at the interview _ he got the job with the big company.A. so B. what C. that D. while8. It is reasonable for people to pursue a career in fields related _ their favorite hobbies.A. on B. for C. at D. to9. There is no evidence _ he was on the site of the murder.A. where B. that C. which D. how10. Only when we hurried to the airport_ the flight was cancelled.A. we found B. did we find C. have we found D. we have found11. Allan is looking forward to _ the trade fair. A) meet B) meeting C) be meeting D) having met 12. The sales manager had his secretary _ a press conference for their new products. A) arrange B) to arrange C) have arranged D) arranged 13. The message _ Mr. Black was elected chairman of the committee arrived just in time. A) which B) what C) that D) how 14. They had talked only for a few minutes _ they found they were of different opinions. A) unless B) while C) before D) once 15. By the time you month, I _ my term paper. A) have completed B) complete C) am completing D) will have completed 16. It is important to provide an environment _ people are encouraged to make suggestions at all levels of the company. A) from which B) on which C) in which D) for which 17. The scientists wanted to keep people _ about the breakthrough in their experiment. A) inform B) informed C) informing D) to inform 18. When I first arrived in Japan, I was surprised _ the way people greeted each other. A) of B) to C) with D) at 19. Not until that day _ the importance of good manners in a job interview. A) did I realize B) I did realize C) I have realized D) have I realized 20. The market economy is quickly changing peoples idea on _ is accepted. A) that B) which C) what D) how 21. Would you please pass me the book _ cover is black?A) which B) whose C) that D) its22. _ in the company for three years, Mark has business negotiations.A) Having worked B) Have worked C) Have been working D) Worked23. Not until she arrived at the meeting room _ she had forgotten to bring the document.A) she realized B) she did realize C) did she realize D) does she realize24. John had never been abroad before, _ he found the business trip very exciting.A) because B) though C) so D) while25. _ some students are able to find employment after graduation, others will have to return to school and earn an advanced degree.A) Since B) While C) Because D) IfSection B Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.(10%) 26. Sandy made quite a number of(apply) _for a management position but failed every time. 27. The graduates had a(cheer) _farewell party before leaving the college.28. Karl probably(saw) _“Star Wars” several times for he knows every detail of the film. 29. Believe it or not，when first(introduce) _to Europe，tomato was thought to be poisonous. 30. A telephone user may pay a fixed monthly charge and(allow) _to make an unlimited number of local calls in the month. 31. I remember(see) _you somewhere before，but I cant tell the exact place. 32. I dont think it necessary(discussed) _the the problem is settled. 33. Since five managers are going to give their reports，the meeting(last) _for at least two hours. 34. The young man did not have enough money; otherwise he (buy) _ a more expensive watch.35. It is strongly recommended that teachers(use) _computers to assist in their classroom teaching. Part II Reading Comprehension（30%） 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. (30%) 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 mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Everybody telecommuting.“It wont work in most jobs”，“It costs too much”，“It reduces air pollution”，“It helps people balance family and work responsibilities”，and “Most people are doing it”. In reality researchers continue to find strong growth and acceptance of telecommuting. Nearly two-thirds of the top 1000 companies in the world have a telecommuting program，and 92 percent say it reduces cost and improves worker productivity .The days of everyone commuting to the office five days a week are quickly disappearing. Telecommuting involves a non-traditional work arrangement enabling workers to work at home or elsewhere，some or all of the time. This is not a new，novel，or untested way of working. But is it for you? Telecommuting is not a panacea .Whether you are a manager，or an HR(Human Resources) specialist，there are decisions to make and actions to take before you begin a telecommuting arrangement. Join us for any or all of the following meetings to get answers，information，and resources to develop and carry out a successful telecommuting arrangement. Each meeting offers you an informative presentation followed by the opportunity for a discussion with a panel of “experts” who have made telecommuting work for them. 36. How do people look at telecommuting according to the first paragraph? A) They are against it. B) They dont care about it.C) They share the same view. D) They differ in their opinions.37. According to the response of most of the top 1000 companies, telecommuting_. A) increases worker productivity B) will disappear in the near future C) cannot be accepted by the public D) is practiced in all the top companies38. Which of the following statements is TRUE of telecommuting? A) It is up to the employees to accept it or not. B) It is getting popular in different companies.C) It is a new untested way of working. D) It is a traditional work arrangement.39. Before beginning a telecommuting arrangement，the management should_. A) appoint a new HR specialist B) provide the facilities and conditionsC) improve the companys productivity firstD) decide whether it is suitable for the company40. According to the last paragraph，meetings are held to_. A) appreciate the efforts of the telecommuting companies B) discuss the employment of telecommuting expertsC) help introduce the practice of telecommuting D) train people before Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45. RockwatchThe Best Club on Earth If you are a young person and interested in geology(地质学) ，then Rockwatch is the club for you. When You Join New memberships receive a Rockwatch Rox file each. This has the information and top tips you will need to start enjoying geology. Its designed to serve as your own field notebook as well. In it you will find your： membership card full color mini-map thumbs up guide fact cards Rockwatch Magazine Our lively magazine is mailed to members three times a year. They can read reports and news from around the world，and articles on everything from diamonds to dinosaurs，earthquakes to erosion . Rockwatch Events With each magazine you will receive a Rockwatch events calendar. Rocky activities suitable for families are listed and include road shows and guided walks. The Rockwatch Rock Artist Are you an artist, or a photographer? This is your chance to become Rockwatch Rock Artist of the Year and win amazing prizes in Our annual competition. Special Offer Rock watch members can have specially discounted Wildlife Watch membership. Watch is the biggest environmental action club for young people，with 100 groups across the country. You can join both clubs together in the membership form. 41. New Rock watch Rox Club members will obtain a special file when they_. A) do field workB) join the clubC) buy a field notebookD) start studying geology42. Rock watch is a magazine telling about things related to_. A) geology B) agriculture C) politics D) economics43. What activities are specially arranged for Rockwatch members interested in photography? A) Guided walks. B) Rocky activities. C) Yearly competitions. D) Academic workshops. 44). When applying for Wildlife Watch membership，a Rockwatch member Can enjoy_. A) free membership B) a special discount C) a Rock Artist prize D) guided road shows45). You may join both Rock watch and Wildlife Watch clubs by_. A) calling the two clubs B) providing referenceC) applying separately D) filling in one formTask 3 Directions: The following is a is part of an instruction. 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. NUROFEN RECOVERY Please carefully before you take this medicine. Nurofen Recovery dissolves quickly on the tongue without the need to use water. It delivers effect . You should not take Nurofen Recovery if： you have had an allergicreaction to aspirin you have had a worsening of asthma when taking aspirin or similar medicines you are under 12 years of age Administration： Place a tablet on the tongue，allow it to dissolve and then swallownow water is required。 Adults, the elderly and children of 12 years and older： Take 2 tablets，then if necessary，take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours. Not suitable for children under 12 years. Warnings： If you take too many tablets by mistake，contact your doctor as soon as possible. If symptoms persist or if new symptoms occur，consult your doctor. Possible side effects： Stomach discomfort or pain，worsening of asthma 01shortness of breath. If you experience any of these, stop taking the tablets and see your doctor. NUROFEN RECOVERY Function：delivering ( 46) from headaches Feature：dissolving quickly on (-47- )People not intended for：1) patients with an allergic reaction to aspirin 2) patients having asthma when taking aspirin 3) children under the age o f( -48- )Dosage：1) Starting Dose：2 tablets 2) If necessary：take l or 2 tablets( -49-) 3) Maximum daily intake：6 tablets Possible side effects:1) stomach discomfort 2) worsening of asthma 3)( -50- ) Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of airport items. 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. AWaiting and Boarding JCustoms Declaration FormBLuggage Delivery KQuantity Allowed to TakeCInspection and Quarantine LRegulations on Restriction of LiquidsDGetting a Boarding PassMTemporary Boarding ID CardESecurity Check NGuide to Outgoing PassengersFDomestic Departure OGoods Prohibited to Exit the CountryGOver-sized Luggage Checked-in PRestriction of Hand Carry-on ArticlesH Hand-carried QDetection Passage IDuty-free Articles 51.( ) 离港旅客指南 ( ) 领取登机牌 52.( ) 禁止携带出境的物品 ( ) 大件行李托运 53.( ) 候机登机 ( ) 禁止随身携带的物品 54.( ) 限带物品数量 ( ) 检查通道 55.( ) 海关申报表 ( ) 免税物品 Task 5 Directions: The following is part of an introduction to life insurance. 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. When you buy life insurance，you want a policy that fits your needs at reasonable cost. Your first step is to determine how much life insurance you need. Next，you need to decide how much money you can afford to pay. Finally，you must policy that meets your coverage(保险类别) goals and fits into your financial plan. Once you have completed these steps，you will be able to move ahead and contact several life insurance companies through an agent who will show the fight type of policy for you. There are many reasons for purchasing life insurance，among which are the following： Insurance to provide family protection and financial security to surviving family members upon the death of the insured person. Insurance to cover a particular need upon the insureds death such as paying off a mortgage or other debts. 56. What should you take into consideration when choosing a life insurance policy? Both your needs and the _. 57. Whats the relationship between the type of policy and your financial plan? The type of policy should meet your_. 58. Who can help you buy the fight type of policy from an insurance company? _. 59. Who will benefit from the life insurance upon the death of the insured person? Surviving _. 60. What is the second goal for buying life insurance? To pay off a mortgage or _ _ after death. Part III Translation &Writing （35%）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. (20%)61. Us of the overcharge on your account and we have contacted the store on your behalf and are awaiting their reply. A) 承蒙告知您受到恶意透支的指控，我们已经派代表与商店联系并正在等待回音。 B) 承蒙告知您的帐户存在问题，我们已经和商店联系过并正在等待他们的回答。 C) 承蒙告知您的帐户被多扣款一事，我们已代您与商店联系，正在等待他们回复。 D) 承蒙告知有人指控您恶意透支，我们代表商店向您致歉，请您等待他们的答复。 62.The training and personal qualities meet the requirements you set for the position of electrical engineer. 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。 B) 我相信我所接受的教育和培训，以及我的个人素质均符合你们对电气工程师职务设定的要求。 C) 得知你们招聘电气工程师，我觉得我的背景可以让你们了解我受过的教育和培训，以及我的个人品德。 D) 得知你们招聘电气工程师，和培训，完善我的个人品质，成为一名电气工程师。 63. People feel that the interdependence of nations，SO long talked about by statesmen，is today more than ever a reality. A) 人们感到，一直都在谈论的国家的独立，今天比以往任何要。 B) 人们感到，政治家长期谈论的国家间的相互依存，现在比任何时候都更为实在。 C) 人们感到，许多国家以前一直关心的独立问题，现在比以前任何时候都更加现实。 D) 人们感到，政治家以前认为国家之间要互相依赖，今天显得比以往更加现实了。 64. The purchaser will not be responsible in connecti