2013年6月英语应用能力考试本科A卷.doc

A试卷代号：A云南省高等学校英语应用能力考试（本科）YUNNAN PROVINCIAL TEST OF PRACTICAL ENGLISH ABILITY FOR UNDERGRADUATES试 题 册准考证号注意事项l 本试卷分A、B两种类型。本卷为A卷类型。考试时间为130分钟，即14:0016:10（含考试指令，收发卷时间），不得提前或拖延。考试全过程，即14:00至16:10考生不得中途退场。l 听力考试部分结束后，考生必须摘下耳机，继续做其它部分试题。l 考生不可携带任何通讯工具进入考场，如手机等电子产品。若已将此类物品带人考场，须将它们交给监考人员保管，待考试结束后取回。l 考生拿到答题卡后，应首先把答题卡表头各项目正确填写完毕。若不填不划，或填错划错，不能记录成绩，后果考生自负。答题卡表头的填划要求是：1. 正确填写学校名称、姓名、考场号和座位号；2. 正确填划试卷代号（在代号字母中间划一短横线）；3. “准考证号”下的14个方框用阿拉伯数字填入，并在方框下面各条0-9的数字中找出对应方框相符的数字，在数字中间划一条短横线；同时将准考证号填入本试题册封面上的方框内。l 答案一律做在答题卡上，凡做在试题册上的答案一律无效。客观性选择题，填划答案时，一律用2B铅笔填划，应在选定的答案项A,B,C或D字母中间划一条短横线，横线长度不要超出方括号，要有一定的浓度和粗度，浓度要盖过字母底色。l 做主观性试题时（全部做在答题卡上），必须使用黑色字迹的钢笔或圆珠笔答题。禁止使用涂改液。l 考试过程中，除了试卷印刷质量问题，考生不得向监考人员提有关试题作答的任何问题，监考人员对此一律不作回答。l 宣布考试结束时，考生应马上停笔。待监考人员收齐所有考试材料，点清无误后宣布离开考场时，才能离开考场。云南省大学外语教学与考试指导委员会编制2013年6月 Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A: Short ConversationsDirections: In this section, you will hear 9 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 centre. 1. A. She would not help. B. She can help him out with the program.C. She will keep in touch with him.D. She is not sure if she can pass on the message.2. A. He is rather disappointed.B. He is slightly offended. C. He is a little angry. D. He understands that.3. A. Keep his own way. B. See a doctor. C. Find out a win-win solution. D. Persuade his partner.4. A. 55 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 40 minutes. D. 35 minutes.5. A. Kevin didnt get divorced. B. Kevin got divorced. C. Not sure. D. Kevin is successful.6. A. Lawyer and client. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. D. Manager and secretary.7. A. At the neighborhood. B. At a cinema. C. At a clothing store. D. At a bar.8. A. Ms. Jenkins is out for a meal. B. Ms. Jenkins is on sick leave. C. Ms. Jenkins is at a meeting. D. Ms. Jenkins is on a business trip.9. A. Stay with his mom.B. Make new friends. C. Go out with his friends.D. See his friends out.Section B：Long ConversationDirections: In this section, you will hear ONE long conversation. At the end of the conversation, three questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only ONCE. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 10 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.10.A. She could not find the tickets.B. She could not find her toothbrush.C. She could not carry the suitcase alone.D. She could not close the suitcase.11.A. She never knows how to shut the suitcase.B. She always forgets things.C. He was busy looking for the tickets himself.D. He could not spare time to help him. 12.A. In Marys handbag.B. In the suitcase.C. In Davids pocket.D. Not mentioned.Section C：Short PassageDirections: In this section, you will hear ONE short passage. At the end of the passage, you will hear three questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only ONCE. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A. The general public.B. University students.C. Newspaper employees.D. Magazine advertisers.14. A. Publisher.B. Reporter.C. Photographer.D. Customer.15. A. A new TV program.B. A news website.C. A newspaper.D. A recession.Section D: Spot-DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear ONE passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 16 to 25 with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Most of us dont give serious thought to our mouths. We use them to eat, talk, and breathe. We rarely give them (16)_ beyond keeping our teeth clean and white. But the mouth can also be a gateway for bacteria. And research is now showing how our mouths can (17)_ the rest of our bodies. This comes (18)_ to many people.People who have gum (齿龈) disease (19)_ of having heart attacks. Theyre also (20)_ to acquire other health problems than those people who have healthier gums. So it is clear that we should consider our mouths more.In fact, (21)_ show the amount of bacteria in the mouth is (22)_ the dangerous build-up of harmful cells within the blood. Over time, this can cause blood to be blocked from (23)_. And this can ultimately lead to heart attacks.Experts say that people who have gum disease should quickly and thoroughly (24)_ with professional cleanings two or even three times a year. But even for people without gum disease, regular brushing might help to keep their hearts and brains healthy too. So be sure to (25)_ your mouth! Part II Structure and Vocabulary Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four Choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.26. The reason Hollywood is a good place for making movies is _ the sun shines there every day.A. thatB. whatC. how D. why27. _ her address, we couldnt get in touch with her.A. not to know B. to know C. not knowing D. not know28. _ the time of the final examinations _ the students start to read his books. A. Notuntil B. Notuntil did C. Not untildidntD. Not untildid29. _ they are poor, they are against the plan to trade land for goods and money.A. Despite B. In spite ofC. Even though D. As30. A: Who are making so much noise in the garden? B: _ the children.A. It isB. There areC. That is D. They are 31. She was educated at Beijing University, _ she went on to have her advanced study abroad.A. after thatB. from which C. from that D. after which32. It was reported that only one passenger was fortunate to escape _ in the plane crash.A. killing B. being killed C. to be killed D. having killed33. Amanda _ alone, but since she came to China she _ together with her classmates. A. used to study; has got used to working B. used to study; has got used to workC. was used to studying; has got used to working D. was used to studying; has got used to work34. After _ seemed an endless wait, it was his turn to step into the doctors office.A. it B. that C. what D. there35. With the advancement of technology, computers have come into the market, _ capable of doing very complicated calculations at great speed.A. that they are B. which they are C. that is D. which are 36. The manager required that all the employee _ at the office before 9:00 in the morning. A. will arrive B. arrive C. arrived D. have arrived37.It was an unpopular policy that caused a number of _ within the party.A. conflictsB. conferencesC. contestsD. commands38.John is very quiet and shy, but Bill has a very outgoing _ and loves to meet people.A. property B. personalityC. specialtyD. cooperation39. On New Years Eve, many large cities hold special outdoor _ which attract large crowds of people.A. incidents B. events C. cases D. affairs40. Jacks plans are too _, for he intends to master English, French and Spanish before he is sixteen. A. arbitrary B. aggressive C. ambitious D. abundant41. Itisessential and important for parents to teach their children to_ between right and wrong.A. determine B. examine C. explore D. distinguish42. As a freshman, you have to _ yourself quickly to the new college life here. A. adapt B. stick C. adopt D. yield 43. _, a friend of Mrs. Black found the watch she had lost two days before. A. Especially B. Usually C. Generally D. Fortunately44. This light is too _ for the child to read by, and so he should be provided with a brighter one. A. mild B. dim C. minute D. slight45. Being ignorant of the law is not accepted as an _ for breaking the law. A. option B. intention C. excuse D. approvalPart III Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 46 to 56 are based on the following passage.People have been interested in handwriting for a long time. The first book on the study of handwriting was written in 1632. Since then, hundreds of books have been 46 on the subject. Researchers 47 that you can learn a lot about peoples personalities by looking at the way they write. Some of the characteristics they look at are slant - whether your letters point 48 or backward and pressure - whether you press hard or only lightly on the paper. Each of these characteristics can tell different 49. For example, if you slant your letter forward, you are an outgoing, 50 person. If you press hard, you are a person with strong feelings. Researchers also look at which parts of the letters seem larger or more important. For this reason they have 51 the letters into three parts. If the upper part of the letter is very large 52 to the part in the middle, then the writer may be idealistic. If the 53 part is very large, it shows that the writer is very interested in money and success. If all parts are well balanced, the writer is 54 to be practical. So the next time you write a letter, fill in a 55, or even write your name, be careful. You may tell people more than you expect. A. believeF. respondK. comparedB. expressG. formL. propertyC. lowerH. forwardM. personalitiesD. blankI. friendlessN. likelyE. dividedJ. publishedO. friendlySection BDirections: There are 3 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by five 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 centre.Passage 1Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Not only politeness but an attitude of respect is demanded in church. If one is not familiar with the service, he may maintain a respectful silence, standing when others stand, sitting when they sit, and bowing during prayer. On entering a church an usher will probably show you to a seat and it is polite to take the one indicated by him, though it is quite proper to whisper a suggestion that one does not want to sit too far to the front.It is usual for anyone attending church to take some money along for the offering, as it is a regular part of every church service and is used for the work of the church. Good clothes, but never evening clothes, are worn to a church service. In some churches it is improper for a lady not to wear a hat. It is impolite and disrespectful to talk or whisper, to eat or chew anything, or to enter or leave during the service. One must come on time and stay till the service is over. When the service is over, one passes quietly out of the church with the other worshipers.Sometimes the “Lords Supper” or “Communion” is observed at the end of the service. This is a special service for the fellowship of Christians, and one is not supposed to participate unless he is a Christian. He may sit quietly and observe the service if he wishes. (240 words)56. If you dont know the procedures quite well, youd better _.A. sit there silently all the time B. stand by and observe the othersC. do as the others do D. sit in the front seats57. On entering a church, you _.A. can speak loudly to your friendsB. may whisper to the usher where you prefer to be seatedC. must follow the ushers directionD. should always try to sit near to the front58. It is desirable to go to a church wearing _.A. your best clothes B. your evening clothesC. clothes neat and formalD. a hat59. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Youd take some money with you to the church.B. Women are allowed to wear a hat in some churches.C. You cannot be late for the service.D. You may start talking when the service is over.60. At the end of the service, _ can take part in the “Communion”.A. only Christians B. all the people presentC. only Americans D. all the nativesPassage 2Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage. Every human being, no matter what he is doing, gives off body heat. The usual problem is how to get rid of it. But the designers of the Johnstown campus of the University of Pittsburgh set themselves the opposite problem how to collect body heat. They have designed a collection system which uses not only body heat, but the heat given off by such objects as light bulbs and refrigerators as well. The system works so well that no fuel is needed to make the campuss six buildings comfortable.Some parts of most modern buildings theaters and offices as well as classrooms are more than sufficiently heated by people and lights and sometimes must be air-conditioned even in winter. The technique of saving heat and redistributing it is called “heat recovery”. A few modern buildings recover heat, but the Universitys system is the first to recover heat from buildings and reuse it in others.Along the way, Pitt has learned a great deal about some of its producers. The harder a student studies, the more heat his body gives off. Male students send out more heat than female students and the larger a student is, the more heat he produces. It is tempting to conclude that the hottest prospect for the Johnstown campus would be a hard-working overweight male genius.（220 words）61. What is characteristic of the buildings on Johnstown campus of the University of Pittsburgh?A. They are more comfortable to live in than other buildings.B. They collect body heat to regulate the temperature inside.C. They use light bulbs to heat the classrooms.D. They consume less fuel to keep the classrooms cool.62. According to the passage, the technique of heat recovery is used _.A. to provide a special form of air-conditioningB. to provide heat for the hot water systemC. to find out the source of heatD. to collect heat and reuse it63. The phrase “the hottest prospect” in this passage refers to _.A. the person who suffers most from heatB. the person who needs more heat than othersC. the person who gives off most heatD. the person who make better use of body heat64. Which of the following statements is NOT true according the passage?A. The harder a student works, the more heat he or she produces.B. The bigger a student is, the more heat he or she sends out.C. A large and hard-working boy student gives off the most heat.D. A girl student sends out more heat than a boy student.65. Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?A. Recovery of Body HeatB. Modern Buildings Heat SystemC. Body Heat and SexD. Ways of Heating BuildingsPassage 3Questions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage. Many people hope that the whole world will one day speak a common language. Over the years, people have made up new languages with this aim. At least six hundred languages have been developed in the search for a language which all human beings would be able to speak. The most famous one, Esperanto (世界语), was the idea of Ludwig Zamenhof, a doctor in Warsaw. To encourage people to learn the Language, he made it as simple as possible. Esperanto has never been accepted as an official world language, but it has been suggested as an auxiliary language. By 1950 it had been taught to one and a half million speakers, and it was spoken in six hund