2007年6月PRETCO-A级真题试题及解析.doc

2007年6月高等学校英语应用能力A级试题Part II Vocabulary and Structure (15 minutes)Section A16.There are two maps on the wall: one is a map of China, and _ is a map of the world. A、other B、another C、the other D、the others17.For years, doctors _ millions of patients lives with the help of microscopes. A、have saved B、are saving C、will save D、were saving18.Once more I have to leave Beijing, _ I have been living for eight years. A、that B、where C、which D、as19.I was almost asleep last night when I suddenly heard someone _ at the door. A、be knocking B、knocking C、to knock D、having knocked20.The conferences _ in Beijing next week is bound to be a great success. A、holding B、being held C、to hold D、to be held21.It wasnt such a good job _ she had read about in the advertisement. A、like B、which C、as D、what22.Its my great honor _ to give a speech at the opening ceremony. A、to invite B、inviting C、having invited D、to be invited23.Not until yesterday _ anything about the project that will be completed soon. A、did I learn B、have I learnt C、I learnt D、that I learnt24.This problem is _ his ability and I dont think he can solve it. A、to B、in C、beyond D、under25.She didnt go to the party last night, _ she had to finish her term paper. A、have saved B、are saving C、will save D、were savingSection B26.The engineers spent the whole night (work) on the new device.27.Im not sure whether we can gain any profit from the(invest) .28.The price of petrol is much(high) now than it was this time last year.29.No one can deny that we (make) tremendous progress in the past twenty years.30.The research group has submitted a report, (suggest) to the nearest hospital for treatment last night.31.The people injured in the accident(send) from the top of the hill, the village is very beautiful.32.The organization started a (nation) campaign against cigarette smoking in public places.33.Application for this training course should be sent (direct) to the admission office.34.It is high time that the manager (pay) more attention to the services for the customers.35.When (ask) about the advertising campaign of the new product, the manager said it was a great success.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, marked 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 had an opinion about telecommuting (远程办公). “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(生产力). 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 (万能药). 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、can not be accepted by the public D、is practiced in all the top companies38. Which is 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 to B、provide the facilities and conditions C、improve the companys productivity first D、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 experts C、help introduce the practice of telecommuting D、train people before they start telecommutingTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.RockwatchThe Best Club on EarthIf you are a young person and interested in geology(地质学), then Rockwatch is the club for you! When you joinNew 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 yourmembership card full color mini-map thumbs up guide fact cards Rockwatch MagazineOur 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(恐龙), earthquakes to erosion(水土流失).Rockwatch EventsWith 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 ArtistAre 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 OfferRockwatch members can have specially discounted Wildlife Watch memberships. Watch is the biggest environmental action club for young people, with 100 groups across the country. You can join both clubs together by filling in the boxes in the membership form.41. New Rockwatch Rox Club members will obtain a special file when they _. A、do field work B、join the club C、buy a field notebook D、start studying geology42. Rockwatch 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 photograph? 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 Rockwatch and Wildlife Watch clubs by _. A、calling the two clubs B、providing references C、applying separately D、filling in one formTask 3Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marker 46 to 50 in not more than 3 words in the table below.NUROFEN RECOVERY (纽洛芬去痛片)Please read these instructions carefully before you take this medicine.Nurofen Recovery dissolves(溶解) quickly on the tongue without the need to use water. It delivers effective relief from headaches.You should not take Nurofen Recovery if:- you have had an allergic (过敏的) reaction to aspirin (阿司匹林)- you have had a worsening of asthma (哮喘) when taking aspirin or similar medicines- you are under 12 years of ageAdministrationPlace a tablet on the tongue, allow it to dissolve and then swallowno 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 or shortness of breath. If you experience any of these, stop taking the tablets and see your doctor.NUROFEN RECOVERYFunction: delivering(46) to live a healthier lifeDoctors advice and other(47) .People not intended for: 1) patients with an allergic reaction to aspirin2) patients having asthma when taking aspirin3) children under the age of(48) Dosage:1) Staring Dose: 2 tablets2) If necessary: take 1 or 2 tablets (49)3) Maximum daily intake: 6 tabletsPossible side effects:1) stomach discomfort2) worsening of asthma3) (50) Task 4Directions: The following is a list of terms frequently used in medical services. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与等同)those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A - Waiting and BoardingB - Luggage DeliveryC - Inspection and QuarantineD - Getting a Boarding PassE - Security CheckF - Domestic DepartureG - Over-sized Luggage Checked-inH - Goods Prohibited to be Hand-carriedI- Duty-free ArticlesJ - Customs Declaration FormK - Quantity Allowed to TakeL - Regulations on Restriction of LiquidsM - Temporary Boarding ID CardN - Guide to Outgoing PassengersO - Goods Prohibited to Exit the CountryP - Restriction of Hand Carry-on ArticlesQ - Detection PassageExample: (L) 限定液体物品的规定(C) 检查与检疫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 5Directions: There is an advertisement blow. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No. 56 to No. 60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.When you buy life insurance, you want a policy that fits your needs at a 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 choose the type of 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 shop for the right type of policy for you.There are many reasons for purchasing life insurance, among which are the following:1. Insurance to provide family protection and financial security to surviving family members upon the death of the insured person.2. 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 right 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 IV Translation English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (NO. 61 to NO. 64) is followed by four choices of suggested Chinese translation marked A, B, C and D. Mark the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph (No. 65) in the corresponding space on the Translation / Composition Sheet.61.If you are taking care of an aging parent or know someone who is, this 30-page booklet may be of great help to you. A) 假如你注意的话，你会知道这本小册子有30页，会对你的父母和你认识的人很有用。 B) 要是这本30页的小册子很有用，可以给你的父母和你认识的人各买一本。 C) 如果你所照顾的父母或认识的亲人年事已高，这本30页的小册子会对你有很大帮助。 D) 若你在照看年迈父母或知道有人在这样做，这本30页的小册子会对你们有很大帮助。62.Bidding documents can be obtained at the following address upon receipt of a non-refundable payment of RMB ￥2,799 each set. A) 标书要寄到下列地址，每套可回收人民币2,799元，标书文本不得更改。 B) 招标文件可在下列地址获取，每套文件为人民币2,799元，不可退换。 C) 可向下列地址索取招标文件，每套需支付人民币2,799元，恕不退还。 D) 到下列地点办理相关招标手续，交付人民币2,799元，标书不得更改。63.During the meeting held in Brazil last month the supporters of free trade argued that these economic policies could benefit all nations. A) 支持者上个月在巴西召开自由贸易会议，他们辩称这些经济政策有利于所有的国家。 B) 上月在巴西召开的会议上自由贸易的支持者辩称，这些经济政策会使所有国家都受益。 C) 自由贸易的支持者在上个月召开巴西会议时提出了这些经济政策，以帮助所有国家。 D) 在上个月的会议上，巴西的支持者就自由贸易政策是否有利于所有国家展开了辩论。64.The game industry as part of the entertainment business is catching up fast with movies and TVs in terms of both popularity and yearly profit. A) 游戏业和娱乐业一样，在受欢迎的程度和年收入方面都飞快超越了电影和电视。 B) 游戏产业作为娱乐业的组成部分，它在普及性和年收入方面都在很快超越电影和电视。 C) 作为娱乐业的组成部分，游戏产业在其普及性和年利润方面都迅速逼近电影和电视。 D) 游戏业和部分娱乐业如同电影和电视一样，越来越受欢迎，收入逐年迅速提高。65.On July 10 the company will hold its first worldwide video conference (电视会议). All twenty facilities will be linked by a satellite broadcasting system so that employees can see and speak with each other. Mr. Black will begin the conference by telling us about our goals for the next five years. Next, each manager will speak about current challenges. The last hour will be devoted to questions from all locations. If it proves successful, we hope to schedule worldwide video conferences annually. Part V Writing (25 minutes)Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a business letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.说明：以部门经理（Ruth Crawford）的名义给公司全体员工发一份内部通知。时间：2007年6月24日事由：有关更换电话系统事宜内容：由于业务需要，公司拟更新目前使用的电话系统； 现有3个通讯公司提交的更新方案，内容见附件； 请员工仔细阅读并提出自己的建议； 提交建议的时间：本月底前； 公司将于下月初定货。 注：请将上述内容写成一段文字，不得逐条罗列，不得签考生自己姓名。Words for reference:事由 Re； 更新update； 附件 attachment;定货 place an order; 通讯公司 communications company MemoTo: All Staff EmployeesFrom: _Re: _Date: _2007年6月A级试卷答案与解析Listening ScriptPart I Listening 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 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 centre.Example: You will hear: W: Are you catching the 13:15 flight to New York? M: No. Ill leave this evening. Q: What are the two persons talking about? You will read: A) New York City. B) An evening party. C) An air trip. D) The mans 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 centre. Now the test will begin.1. M: Id like to see your manager.W: Sorry，he wont be back from the conference until next Friday.Q: What can we learn about the manager?2. W: Hello sir，may I take your order now?M: Sorry，I have not decided yet. A friend of mine is coming.Q: Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?3. M: Johns not good at math. Maybe he needs a tutor to get him through the class.W: That could be true. But I think we should talk with him first.Q: What are the two persons probably going to do?4.W: Im going to Chicago. Whats it like there.M: Everything is OK except for the terrible climate.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?5. W: What will you do if you are not successful in the interview?M: If Im not, III have to go to work on the farm for my father instead of working in that company.Q: What will the man do if he fails the interview？Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are two 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 centre.Conversation 1M: Any message for me，Miss White?W : Just one, Mr. Brown. You had a phone call from someone called Smith. Mary Smith.M: Smith? I dont know anyone called Smith. What did she say?W: She wouldnt say anything, but