2000年6月高等学校英语应用能力考试A级试卷A.doc

2000年6月高等学校英语应用能力考试A级试卷APart I Listening Comprehension 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. Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman is busy working.B) The woman cant take the message.C) Mr. Jackson is in his office.D) Mr. Jackson will be back soon.2. A) Stella should go home immediately,B) Stella should not worry about her family.C) Stella should write home more frequently.D) Stella should phone her family.3. A) He is a businessman.B) He is the boss of a company.C) He is a bus driver.D) He is a professor.4. A) Whether the woman is in good health.B) Whether the woman has written to her parents recently.C) Whether the woman is about to write a letter to her friends.D) Whether the woman still receives a lot of letters.5. A) The class usually begins at 3.B) Professor Smith didnt have class today.C) The womans class ended ahead of time.D) The woman wasnt with her classmates.Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2recorded 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 16. A) A native of the city. C) A visitor to the womans family.B) A stranger to the place. D) An old friend of the woman.7. A) Its worth visiting. C) Shes been there many times.B) She knows a lot about it. D) Its not far from the city center.Conversation II8. A) At Kathys school. C) At Mrs. Strongs home.C) In the police station. D) On the phone.9. A) A whole day. C) The whole morning.B) The whole afternoon. D) A whole night.10. A) Red B) Blue C) Brown D) Yellow.Section C Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the 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. The incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now the passage 4 will begin.11. She was a .12. She came from .13. Because she .14. They either saw each other or .15. She seemed to be Part structure 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 centre.16. is known to all, China is a developing country.A) Which B) What C) As D) That17. Look, the trees are fallen, there a strong wind.A) must be B) should have been C) must have been D) could be18. the report, I handed it to Jane, but she said that George was the person to send it to.A) Having finished C) Being finishingB) Finishing D) To have finished19. The Greeks believed that individuals must be responsible their own actions.A) to B) with C) of D) for20. from life pressure, people have to go all out to work until they are tired out.A) Suffering B) To suffer C) Being suffered D) Having suffered21. In Britain there have been many people over the age of 65 have begun a degree course with the Open University and passed it successfully.A) what B) which C) that D) who22. If I have to choose Jane and Rose, I would say Jane is the better to be my secretary.A) among B) with C) for D) between23. still a boy of ten, he started working to support himself.A) For B) As C) When D) Since24. “Susan, what would you say if we go to see the film tonight?”“Thank you, Tony, but I dont think it is worth twice.”A) seeing B) to see C) see D) seen25. You your wok ahead of time without their help.A) havent completed C) werent completing B) wouldnt have completed D) shouldnt have completedSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. This suit is rather dirty now. Its some time since it (wash) .27. The right side of the brain controls our (imagine) , and our understanding of space and colour.28. In some ways these schools are (differ) from Chinese middle schools.29. People (live) comfortably in the towns hardly feel the pleasure of living in the country.30. Whenever I went back home I (bring) some gifts to my neighbours.31. Either the teacher or the students are to blame for the bad results of the (examine) .32. A Youth Hotel is a place that offers a good nights sleep in friendly surroundings at a (reason) price.33. Over forty years (pass) since the first bridge was built in the district.34. The couple seated in the restaurant seemed (have) a wonderful time.35. The Chinese people are doing things no one (do) so far.Part Reading Comprehension (35%)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfil. You should read the materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questionsor unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40. For each questions 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 centre.Each day every person in the United States throws away more than five pounds of garbage (垃圾).there is more garbage now than ever before and most of it is made up of the packages and cans in which we buy our food. The traditional way of getting rid of solid wastes is quickly becoming inadequate. Many cities are experimenting with newer ways of handling their growing piles of garbage.One of these new ways is “recycling (回收使用)”.through recycling usable materials are taken out of garbage and made into something else. These usable parts of garbage are put through the cycle of going from a raw material to a finished product again. In some cities a machine called Hydrapulper is being used to help recycle garbage. A Hydrapulper is like a huge mixing machine. The garbage is dropped onto a conveyor belt (传送带) that feeds the machine. At the same time, water is pumped into the Hydrapulper. With a mixing action, the Hydrapulper throws out the heavy metal objects that can later be sold as waste metal. The rest of the garbage paper, food, plastic, rubber, glass, wood, leaves, and other items falls apart. The waste is then mixed with water and carried to another piece of equipment where glass, sand and small pieces of metal are thrown out. With the Hydrapulper, up to 95 percent of the original garbage is made again useful. The rest is turned into furnace ash (炉灰).36. Traditionally, garbage is thought to be .A) a worthless burden to big citiesB) something that can be reusedC) a raw material for making new productsD) able to recycle but difficult to handle37. How does the Hydrapulper work?A) It throws away glass and sand from garbage. B) It collects heavy metal objects for sellingC) It separates garbage into useful and useless things.D) It pumps water into garbage and mixes it.38. A lot of cities are trying new ways to treat garbage mainly because .A) their environment is becoming more and more dirtyB) the traditional ways of treating wastes are not efficientC) they are short of useful materialsD) they need new materials made from garbage39. What is dine to the waste that is useless when the new way is used?A) It is thrown away.B) It is burnt.C) It is turned into some solid objects.D) It is stored underground.40. What is the main purpose of this passage?A) To describe an experiment in which a Hydrapulper is used.B) To introduce Hydrapulper, a new type of garbage disposer.C) To tell what the writer thinks of the recycling of garbage.D) To explain why garbage should be recycled in a new way.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.Filling in company application forms can become a boring and repetitive (重复的) task. Yet any carelessness on an applicants part can draw a negative reaction from readers. Each company or organization usually uses its own specially designed form that, although it generally asks for the same basic information, may vary in detail. Consequently the suggestions below apply mainly to the approach you should take rather than suggest what you should write.l When visiting future employers, always carry your personal data record with you so that you can readily search for details such as dates, telephone numbers, and other useful information.l Treat every application form as though it is the first one you are completing write carefully and neatly.l Use words that describe the responsibility and different aspects of each job you have held rather than list only the duties you performed.l Particularly describe social activities that show your involvement in the community, or activities in which you held a teaching or coaching role.l Pay particular attention if there is a section on the form that asks you to comment on how your education and past experience have especially prepared you for the position.Think this through very carefully before you write so that what you say shows a natural progression (进展) from past experience to the job you are applying for. If you can, and if they fit naturally, add a few words to demonstrate how the position fits your overall career plan.41. The first sentence of the passage means that .A) you may have to fill in a long application formB) the filling up of an application form takes much timeC) one may have to fill in many application forms before one gets a jobD) application forms should be filled carefully, with no misleading 42. Although all application forms demand the same basic information, .A) different companies may have different requirementsB) different companies may take different attitudes toward themC) applicants may be required to answer all the questions in detail D) applicants may have to send in the forms by person43. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A) Your personal data record is more important than the interview itself.B) You should put all your personal data record in the application form.C) Your personal data record will be of much help to your interview.D) You should write your personal data as clearly and neatly as possible.44. When writing about the duties you have been engaged in, you should .A) put down the names of your colleagues B) describe the nature of the dutiesC) relate them to other major duties D) describe what responsible positions you have held45. Which of the following would be the best TITLE of the passage?A) Importance of Application FormsB) How to Fill in an Application FormC) Job and Its ApplicationD) Nature of Application FormsTask 3Directions: the following is an advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 through No.50). you should write your answers briefly on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Break out of the everyday routine and come alive again with a trip to Florida. Whether youre looking for a quiet escape or an action-packed trip, Floridas spectacular (壮观的) natural beauty and varied attractions let you create your dream escape. Nature lovers can explore vast lakes, forests and wetlands filled with native birds, fish and wildlife Florida is an athletes paradise (运动员的乐园) as well, with plenty of opportunities for tennis, golf and water sports lovers to engage in their favorite form of recreation every day of the year, Florida is the nations top golf and tennis destination, offering more golf courses than any other state plus over 7,700 tennis facilities. With thousands of crystal clear rivers and lakes, plus over 1,000 miles of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf (海湾) of Mexico, Florida is a water sports wonderland. Florida is also home to some of the best attraction in the United States, from technologically advanced parks to historic museums.So relax and return to your senses in Florida!Florida Most attractive to tourists who are 46 and 47 . Its length of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico is 48 . A wonderful place for 49 . Offers opportunities for tourists to rest and 50 .Task 4Directions: the following is a list of college courses. After reading it, you are required to find those items 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 - Business ManagementB - Marketing ManagementC - International Business LawD - management Information SystemsE - Financial ManagementF - The Global Environment and International BusinessG - Managerial Economics and Decision ModelsH - Operations ManagementI - Human Resource ManagementJ - managerial Accounting K - Economic LawL - Currency Banking ScienceM - Practical International TradeN - Equipment ManagementO - Western EconomicsExample: (H) 生产管理 (O) 西方经济51（ ）跨国企业与全球环境 （ ）人力资源管理52（ ）企业管理 （ ）管理信息系统53（ ）财务管理 （ ）设备管理54（ ）管理会计 （ ）营销管理55（ ）国际商法 （ ）管理经济学与决策模式 Task 5Directions: there are two BUSINESS LETTERS below here. After reading the lettersyou should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.60) that follow. The answers should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet. Letter OneJan.25, 2001Dear Mr. Guan Li, From your advertisements we know that you we know that you are making transformers (变压器) in a variety of types. We are interested in your products. Would you please send us the details of your products? If possible, please send us some pictures of the products.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,Louis SmithLetter TwoFeb. 14, 2001Dear Mr. Louis Smith, Its our pleasure to submit the attached quotation (报价) for your review and consideration. Here enclosed are some pictures of our latest types of transformers. This quotation package consists of the following:Section 1 Price list for transformersSection 2 Types of transformersSection 3 Technical specificationIn the price list you can see we are giving you the lowest prices and offer our best goods. We also think it better to offer you a 5% discount on purchases of more than 10 units. Please advise if you have additional questions.Yours sincerely,Guan Li56. What product are the two letters dealing with?.57. What does Mr. Louis Smith ask for in his letter?And pictures of the goods.58.Apart from a price list of the goods, what else does Mr. Guan Li offer in his quotation package?Types of the goods and .59. How many must Mr. Louis Smith buy to get a discount of 5%?of them.60. What are also included in Guan Lis letter apart from the quotation package?Some .Part IV Translation English to Chinese Directions: This part numbered 61 through 65 is to test your ability to translateEnglish into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best tran