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1、2014 年 12 月高等学校英语应用能力考试 A 级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it.After each dialogue
2、, 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
3、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 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 wi
4、th a single line through the center.A B C DNow the test will begin.1. A) Production planning.8) Public relations.2. A) More workers are needed.8) Advertising costs more.3. A) To look for a dream job.8) To continue his study.4. A) Fie is suitable for the job.8) He is good at programming.5. A) Intervi
5、ewer and interviewee.B) Buyer and seller.Section BC) Financial affairs.D) Import and Export.C) Workers salaries are higher,D) Raw materials are more expensive.C) To find a chance to do business.D) To visit his friends.C) He is nice and kind.D) He finds the job difficult.C) Doctor and nurse.D) Shop a
6、ssistant and customer.9 / 9word.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 ques
7、tion, 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 center.Now listen to the conversations.Conversation 16. A) He was too busy.8) He got a n
8、ew offer.7. A To move to another city.)B) To do social work.Conversation 28. A) The chief engineer.8) The sales manager.9. A) Hes attending a meeting.C) His company has closed down.D) His company has moved away.C) To have his own business.D) To go to study abroad.C) The office secretary.D) The manag
9、er assistant.C) Hes speaking on another phone,B) Hes giving a lecture.10. A) Telling him to meet tomorrow.B) Telling him to send a sample.D) Hes away on a business trip.C) Asking him to attend a party.D) Asking him to call back.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short pass
10、age. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing, the passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases on, the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear.Now the passage will begin.Ladies and Gentle
11、men,Its my honor to be the guide to show you around our company. First of all, Ill introduce our factory to you. Our company _11_ in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them. All over the world. We _12_ of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadily. We n
12、ow have offices in Asia, North America and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to _13_ of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to _14_ our products. I hope you will _15_ doing business with us. Thank you!Section DDirections: Thi
13、s 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 (in no mo
14、re 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.16. What did the speaker talk about last time?The of an oral presentation.17. What does the speaker want to talk about to
15、day?The of a presentation.18. What does a typical presentation consist of?The beginning,.19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to the speaker?Because it is the to your listeners,20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can d
16、raw and set the proper tone.part n (10 minutes)StructureDirections: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences .It consists of 2 sections. Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on
17、 the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A),B),C) andD).Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.21. the number in full -time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part -time work doubled to over 4 mi
18、llion.A) Unless B) UntilC) WhileD) Since22. It was your recommendation enabled me to be an engineer in this world- famous company.A) whenB)whoC)whatD)that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars more and more serious in many cities.A) become B) became C) is becoming D) had becom
19、e24. We understand you need easy access up-to-date information about your accounts in many cities.A)inB)toC)forD)with25. It is common practice a battery when it still has some life in it.A) to chargeB)chargeC)chargedD)having charged26. We have to investigate as customers as possible in order to make
20、 sure of the potential of themarket.A) manyB)muchC)moreD)most27. As long as you keep on hard, you ll get promoted sooner or later.A)workB)be workingC)workedD)working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK,99%of are small business .A)whichB)thatC)whoseD)it29. by all the team members ,they fina
21、lly got the big project for their company.A)To be supported B)Having supported C)Supporting D)Supported30. This article tells the readers they can look for in an employee s abilities.A)thatB)whatC)whichD)howSection BDirections : There are 5 incomplete statement here .You should fill in each blank wi
22、th the proper form of the word given in brackets .Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.31. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason).32. Generally speaking, once you (make) the payment, the goods should be delivered within a week.33.
23、 It is that advertising is the (expensive)of all the promotional activities undertaken by businesses.34. The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its (invest) . 35. It is reported that an international conference (hold) in London next Friday.Part FReading Co
24、mprehension (40 minutes)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 1Directions : After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or un finishe
25、d 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.We try to ensure that GFL Solid Waste Haulage ( 清运)Division is a c
26、ompany that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company .GFL is equally committed to improving the environment for the
27、future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost -effective waste management solutions for our customers.We are committed to the safety of our workers and have program
28、s in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices .We have highly qualified staff , we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, service requests have changed dramatically fro
29、m basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or “ green programs .Our new “ green waste management program is now gaining respect popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at cssupport.36. According to the passage, GFL doesn t allow any conduct that will.A) cause any
30、 noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communitiesC) waste more nature resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Waste Haulage Division is .A) profitB) safetyC) efficiencyD) responsibility38. In the first paragraph,“ we are always mindful of means ”A) we are alway
31、s worried aboutB) we always look forward toC) we are always aware of D) we always put up with 39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices , according to the second paragraph ?A) Continually upgrade themB) Keep using the traditional methodsC) Hire new workers to clean the
32、environmentD) Import new technology from overseas companies40. What can we learn about the company s new green waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management has remained unchanged.D) More workers are
33、involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to advance in technology and changes in the gl
34、obal economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing. Stage PerformersThe five -year decline for this career was a surprising 61% .Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home entertainment technologies.Postal service mai
35、l sortersAfter losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by2018.With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e -mail and fax; this job is quickly becoming unnecessary.Office support workersAbout 300,000 o
36、ffice support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009.Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office work.Photo processorsWith the rise of digital photo
37、graphy and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018.Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need for workers to monitor communications via radio te
38、lephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five -year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, .A. Many jobs are disappearing sharplyB. Many new occupations are emergingC. People are attracted to hi
39、gher-paying jobsD. Part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that.A. Stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB. Fewer people are qualified as stage performersC. There is less investment in in stage performancesD. Stage perfo
40、rmances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that.A. Office workers can work on a flexible work systemB. Professionals are able to do their own office workC. Secretaries and file clerks are badly in needD. Employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The
41、 author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by.A. 61%B.43%C.30%D.24%45. Which of the following might be best title of the passage?A. Advanced TechnologiesB. Rising UnemploymentC. Disappearing CareersD. Global EconomyTask 3Directions: The following is a short introdu
42、ction to AIL Sales Representatives. 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.In American Income Life Company (AIL),sales representatives have servants h
43、eart. Our team memb every effort to protect hard -working, middle -income families with insurance coverage( 承保范围).We also believe whole heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Income Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales e
44、xperience is not required to be a representative, just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes this career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what you rworth based on
45、how hard you work; and how fast you want to advance.At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Life s independent agency offices provide sales training focused orinsurance sales. Training
46、includes working one -on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field.Sales Representatives of AIL Aims: 1) to protect middle -income families 2) to give back to 46.Features: 1) having servants hearts2) Willingness to 47.3) Being able to focus on 48 Benefits: 1)49 sales t
47、raining opportunities2)50 experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of term used in International Trade .After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与一 等同)those given in Chinese in the table below .Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the ans
48、wer sheet, numbered 51through 55.A Cost of goods sold B Channel of distribution C Commission percent D Competitive advantage / edge E Current assetsF Current debtG Direct cost of sales H Earning before taxes I Effective demand J Advance payment K Advising bank L Letter of creditM Paying bank N Capit
49、al market O Cost and freight P Import license Q Joint venture Examples: (A)售出物成本(H)税前收益51.()现有债务()预付款 52.()信用证 ()合资企业 53.()竞争优势()有效需求54. ()付款银行()成本加运费55. ()直销成本()资本市场Task 5Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answer to the 5 question (No.56 to No.60) that f
50、ollow. The answer (in no more than three words) should been written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in school with a Wells Fargo private student loan. A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help c
51、overing all the costs. Wells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education -related expenses, including tuition, housing ,books, a laptop, lab fees, and more. Other benefits include:-Make no payments until six months after leaving school-Select a competitive fixe
52、d or variable interest rate option-Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discountsApplying with a co -signer (联署人; 担保人)may improve your chance of getting approved and help you qualifyfor a lower interest rate. Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universit
53、ies or career and community colleges. Or call our toll -free number 1 -877-315-7721. Our Student Loan Specialists ae here to help you through the progress from helping you make an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow.56. What is i
54、ntroduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible expenses.58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment period?No payment is made until six months after .59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co -signer?To have a b
55、etter chance of and being qualified for a lower interest rate.60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through in your application.Part IV Translation - English into Chinese (25 minutes)Direction: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test yo
56、ur ability to translate English into Chinese. After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choices of suggested translation marked A),B) and C).You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. A
57、nd for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that salary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A)公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定,认为这一决定十分适合。B)为了增加现金流转和减少裁员,公司已决定现在减薪是绝对必要的。C)为了增加现金储备和防止裁员,公司认为有必要立即着手进行减薪。62. After some initial hesitation, western manufacturers were rushing to China to sell their internationally approved products to the growing market.A)西方厂商有些犹豫但还是进入中国,销售其国际上获奖产品,使中国市场不断增长B)西方生产厂商毫不犹豫地来到中国投资生产,希望扩大自己产品在国际市
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