Section A Directions:This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 7 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The 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 center.
[听力原文] Why the service is so slow here? We are in a hurry.
7.
A.No, you can't.
B.That's OK.
C.Oh, I don't know.
D.That's good.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] Sorry to have interrupted you.
Section B Directions:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 7 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues 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 center.
[听力原文] W: What's new in today's paper? M: Two people were killed in the car accident. Q: How many people were killed in the accident?
2.
A.He got a toothache.
B.He didn't sleep well for days.
C.He caught a cold.
D.He was in a fever.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] W: What's the matter? You look so pale. M: I haven't slept well for days. Q: What's wrong with the man?
3.
A.On the fifteenth floor.
B.On the fourth floor.
C.On the fifth floor.
D.On the first floor.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] M: Excuse me, could you tell me where the manager's office is? W: It's on the fifth floor. Q: Where is the manager's office?
4.
A.At the bank.
B.In the office.
C.In the hospital.
D.At the restaurant.
A B C D
D
[听力原文] M: May I take your order now, madam? W: Yes, please. I'd like to have the T-bone steak and a glass of water. Thank you. Q: Where is this conversation most probably taking place?
5.
A.Strangers.
B.Waitress and customer.
C.Clerk and client.
D.Manager and secretary.
A B C D
D
[听力原文] M: Joanna, have you booked the flight ticket for me for tomorrow's trip? W: Yes, sir. The plane takes off at 9.30 a.m.. Q: What is the possible relation between the two people?
[听力原文] W: I got my purse stolen on the way to the office. M: What a pity! Did you call the police? Q: What happened to the woman?
7.
A.A room with the sea view.
B.A room with a balcony.
C.A room with a bath.
D.A non-smoking room.
A B C D
A
[听力原文] M: Flowers Hotel. What can I do for you? W: Good morning. I'd like to book a room with the sea view. Q: What does the woman want?
Section C Directions:In this section, there are 2 recorded conversations. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will bespoken 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 center.
[听力原文] W: Sunshine Travel Agency. May I help you? M: Yes, I'd like to make a flight reservation to Shanghai, China. W: May I have your name, please. M: Li Yang. I'd like to leave on October 20th. W: Let me see ... Yes, there is a flight on October 20th at 6:30 in the evening. M: Good. I'll need a one way trip ticket. What's the fare please? W: The fare for one way trip from New York to Shanghai is $800. Please arrive at the airport one hour before departure. M: I see. Thank you.
[听力原文] M: Good morning. I'm Thomas Wilson, the HR manager. What's your name, please? W: How do you do? My name is Lynda Chen. I'm coming for the interview for a sales representative. M: How do you do, Miss Chen? Please talk something about yourself. W: All right. I graduated from a professional collage, majoring in Marketing. I have done some part-time jobs when I was at college. M: I see. Why are you interested in the work as a sales person? W: I am good with people and have excellent communication skills. M: OK. Thank you, and we will inform you for the further interview.
Who is Thomas Wilson?
4.
A.HR clerk.
B.Sales representative.
C.Manager assistant.
D.Professor.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] What job is Lynda interviewing for?
5.
A.Human resources.
B.Sales.
C.Marketing.
D.Designing.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] What was Lynda's major?
Section D Directions:In this section, you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, 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. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Welcome to our company. We have a 1 of over 50 years, focusing on improving people's lives through 2 innovations in the areas of Healthcare, Lighting and renewable resources. Established in a city in the east China, we have reached the 3 of RMB 5.6 billion with around 120,000 employees with sales and services in more than 70 countries. With the 4 of new production lines and advanced technology, our company will keep its 5 position on the way to the new era.
[听力原文] Welcome to our company. We have a history of over 50 years, focusing on improving people's lives through meaningful innovations in the areas of Healthcare, Lighting and renewable resources. Established in a city in the east China, we have reached the sales of RMB 5.6 billion with around 120,000 employees with sales and services in more than 70 countries. With the introduction of new production lines and advanced technology, our company will keep its leading position on the way to the new era.
2.
meaningful
3.
sales
4.
introduction
5.
leading
Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure Directions:This part is to test your ability to construct correct and meaningful 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 center.
1. It was not until 10:00 p.m. ______ the managers finished their discussion.
A.that
B.which
C.who
D.where
A B C D
A
2. For the past three years, he ______ as the chief engineer in our plant.
A.has been offering
B.has been serving
C.has been making
D.has been taking
A B C D
B
3. The conference began with disagreements and even quarrels, but in the end it ______ to be a productive one.
A.gave up
B.turned out
C.set up
D.carried on
A B C D
B
4. Could you please ______ why you can't come to attend the meeting?
A.explain
B.give
C.understand
D.reach
A B C D
A
5. We regret to inform you that the goods you ordered will not be ______ until next month.
A.available
B.necessary
C.important
D.comfortable
A B C D
A
6. I advised ______, but he turned a deaf ear to me.
A.him not to smoke again
B.him to smoke not again
C.him to not smoke again
D.not him to smoke again
A B C D
A
7. ______ I am concerned, career advancement should be the priority when looking for a job.
A.As long as
B.As possible as
C.As far as
D.As good as
A B C D
C
8. Our company consists ______ six departments, including production, sales, marketing, HR, QC and logistics.
A.at
B.from
C.in
D.of
A B C D
D
9. Introducing this new production line costs us a large ______ of money.
A.quality
B.amount
C.series
D.unit
A B C D
B
10. The new model ______ in more than 30 countries by the end of this year.
A.have been sold
B.had been sold
C.will have been sold
D.will have sold
A B C D
C
Section B Directions:There are 5 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.
1. The management is looking for a more effective way to evaluate a worker's (perform)______.
performance
2. (general)______ speaking, I couldn't agree with you any more.
Generally
3. I wonder if you mind (change)______ the seat with me.
changing
4. Compared to an oral apology, a (write)______ form is more polite.
written
5. We (inform)______ you as soon as we get the final decision.
will inform
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension 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 1 Directions:After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 40 to 44. 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. Marketing furniture to the public can be challenging for a small business owner. Consumers buy furniture pieces only occasionally. However, there are several furniture promotion ideas that can be used to help you reach your target market. One thing you can do is to talk with real estate agents to allow you to display your furniture in a new home or open house setting. This is a good way to reach a key target market—new home buyers—who may need new furniture for their future homes. Increasing foot traffic (顾客流量) is also important for a furniture store. To get more people to the store, you can advertise a raffle event (抽奖活动). This event can be promoted in your local media and through direct mail campaigns or front door advertisements to generate more interest.
1. Why is it a challenge for small businesses to sell furniture to the public? Because______.
A.the style of furniture changes fast
B.their furniture is often old-fashioned
C.people buy furniture only occasionally
D.the public's taste for furniture is different
A B C D
C
2. According to the writer, it is a good way for small business owners to sell their furniture by ______.
A.improving after-sales service
B.reducing the advertising expenses
C.providing free delivery of furniture
D.displaying the furniture in a new home
A B C D
D
3. To get more customers to your store, you are advised to ______.
A.advertise a raffle event
B.visit your local customers
C.have longer business hours
D.improve local traffic conditions
A B C D
A
4. The purpose of holding two-for-one events is to ______.
A.offer in-store financing
B.lower the furniture's cost
C.attract consumers' interest
D.reduce the advertising budget
A B C D
C
5. The passage is mainly about ______.
A.furniture designing
B.furniture promotion
C.furniture store decoration
D.furniture production process
A B C D
B
Task 2 Directions:The following is a poster. After reading it, you will find 3 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 45 to 47. 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.
1. How many fairs are going to be held?
A.5
B.6
C.7
D.8
A B C D
B
2. What's the duration for each fair?
A.From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
B.From 5:30 to 7:30 a.m.
C.From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
D.From 5:30 to 7:00 a.m.
A B C D
C
3. How can people get more information about the fairs?
A.By faxing
B.By mail or phone
C.Through the website
D.By telegram
A B C D
B
Task 3 Directions:The following is a memo. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 48 to 52 (in no more than 3 words) in the table below. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. To: Regional sales managers From: Mr. John, Director Re: Monthly Sales Meeting Date: January 25, 2015 There will be a monthly sales meeting of all regional sales managers in the head office at New York Sportswear Co., Ltd. on February 23, 2015. The main subjects of the meeting are to discuss monthly sales promotion and the marketing strategy of our new sportswear item. Please confirm your attendance before the end of this month and let me know if you have any issue to discuss in the meeting.
Monthly Sales Meeting
Date: 1 Place: In the 2 of New York Sportswear Co., Ltd. Main Subjects: 1. To discuss 3 . 2. To discuss 4 of the new sportswear item. Confirmation: Confirm 5 before the end of the month.
1.
25 January, 2015
2.
head office
3.
monthly sales promotion
4.
the marketing strategy
5.
your attendance
Task 4 Directions:The following is a list of terms about Finance. 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 mark the corresponding letters in order of the numbered blanks, 53 through 57, on the Answer Sheet. A—annual general meeting B—balance sheet C—fixed income D—gross profit E—indicative price F—unit trust G—joint account H—cash flow I—market order J—listed company K—medium term note L—net income M—price talk N—random assignment O—tax benefits P—spot price Q—senior debt
1. ______固定收益 ______现金流量
C H
2. ______优先债务 ______中期票据
Q K
3. ______资产负债表 ______毛利润
B D
4. ______联名账户 ______周年大会
G A
5. ______定价谈判 ______指示性价格
M E
Task 5 Directions:The following is an essay. After reading it, you are required to complete the answers that following the questions (No. 58 to No. 62). You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. No matter how well you've packed your bags, how many books you have read on your destination or how prepared you have made yourself, culture shock is a real phenomenon that can prevent you from enjoying a trip abroad. Learning how to cope with culture shock while traveling, though, can be the key to reduce your period feeling anxiety and stress. To deal with the culture shock, take some preparations before you travel abroad, and it will make it an easier transition from frustration to enjoyment of your trip. Learn not only about the attractions of the country or countries that you are visiting, but study their differences as well. Keep an open mind about the experience. Realize that everything that you are going through is part of a bigger picture. It will take steps for you to better enjoy your experience. So, do not be in a hurry. Observe what is going on around you before immediately jumping in. For example, watch how the females dress or how the people conduct themselves. Then, you could model your clothing and behavior around what they are doing so as to not stick out as obviously.
1. What is culture shock? Culture shock is ______ that can prevent you from enjoying a trip abroad.
a real phenomenon
2. Why should tourists learn how to cope with culture shock? It can be the key to reduce your period feeling ______.
anxiety and stress
3. Why is it necessary to take some preparations before the trip? Because it will make it ______ from frustration to enjoyment.
an easier transition
4. What should people learn about the country we are going to travel? They should not only learn the attractions, but also ______.
study their differences
5. According to the article, why should people model the clothing and behavior around? So as to ______ as obviously.
not stick out
Part Ⅳ Translation Directions:This part, numbered 63 to 67, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (No. 63 to No. 66) is followed by three choices of suggested translation marked A, B, and C. Make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And then write your translation of the paragraph (No. 67)in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
1. In order to extend our export business to your country, we wish to enter into direct business relations with you. ______
A.为了扩大我们在贵国的出口业务,我们希望和你们建立直接贸易关系。
B.为了延伸我们在贵国的出口业务,我们希望直接与你方取得联系。
C.为了将我们公司的出口业务伸展到你们国家,我们希望和你们建立直接贸易关系。
A B C
A
2. You will get a 30% increase in production upon using this machine and also it allows one person to perform the tasks of three people. ______
A.使用这种机器,你们可以提高30%的产量,而且可以让一个人做三个人的工作。
B.一旦使用该机器,你们将会增产30%,而且一个人可以顶三个人使用。
C.一旦使用该机器,你们将会得到30%的增长,并且一个人和三个人合作。
A B C
B
3. Considering quantities has been sold at this level any further reduction is out of the question. ______
A.考虑到这个水平上的数量,任何进一步的减价不成问题。
B.考虑已经在这个价格上出售的数量,再降价已经勉为其难了。
C.考虑到这个价位上卖出的数量,再降价是没有问题的。
A B C
B
4. We will get this matter resolved as soon as possible and hope to compensate you for your loss to your satisfaction. ______
A.我方将尽快解决这个问题,并补偿你方的损失,直到你们满意。
B.我们一解决这个问题就会赔偿你们的损失,让你方满意。
C.我方将尽快解决该问题,并赔偿贵公司的损失,让你方满意。
A B C
C
5. More attention needs to be paid to promoting our sports goods in the major world markets like the USA, Germany and Japan by studying the trends in their sporting activities. The use of better technology and cost effective production techniques would also help greatly in cutting manufacturing costs, resulting in production of items at more competitive prices.
1. Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a reservation form according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet. 说明:本周末,你公司拟在某酒店举办一次职工培训,你(王华)负责预订酒店,请根据下列内容填写酒店登记表。 内容: 1.入住时间:2015年7月12日;退房时间:2015年7月16日。 2.预订房间:标准间20间。 3.付款方式:信用卡支付。 4.联系方式:手机号码为1389996666;电子邮箱为wangh@sohu.com。 5.特别要求: (1)标准间内可以上网; (2)7月13日~15日需要借用会议室三天,会议室能够容纳50人,并配有计算机、投影仪和音响设备; (3)7月16日晚借用宴会厅,举办招待晚宴。 Words for Reference: 投影仪 projector 音响设备 audio equipment
Reservation Form
Name: ______ Check in: ______ Check out: July 16, 2015 Rooms reserved: 20 ______ Payment: by ______ Mobile phone: 1389996666 E-mail: ______ Special Requests:
[参考作文]
Reservation Form
Name: Wang Hua Check in: July 12, 2015 Check out: July 16, 2015 Rooms reserved: 20 Standard rooms Payment: by credit card Mobile phone: 1389996666 E-mail: wangh@sohu.com Special Requests: ①Have access to the Internet in the rooms. ②A meeting room which can hold at least 50 persons will be needed from July 13 to July 15. It should be equipped with computers, projector and audio equipment. ③A dinner hall will be needed in the evening of July 16 to hold a reception dinner.