Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension Directions:This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.
Section A Directions:This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. 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] When do you start to serve dinner in the evening?
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: I have a sore throat. M: Let me have a look...Well, it's nothing serious. Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
2.
A.Twenty minutes.
B.Fifty minutes.
C.Half an hour.
D.Eighty minutes.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] M: How long does it take you home by bus? W: Only half an hour. But if in rush hour, it will take me 50 minutes. Q: How long does it take the woman to go home by bus when it isn't in rush hour?
3.
A.Go home at 5 o'clock.
B.Work together with Mr. Golden.
C.Type some letters.
D.Help the woman.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] W: If you can help me with this job, I would finish it before 5 o'clock. M: I would like to, but Mr. Golden told me to type some letters before I went home. Q: What did Mr. Golden ask the man to do?
4.
A.She doesn't want to go to France.
B.She doesn't want to get the visa.
C.She's not sure when she can leave for France.
D.She doesn't know how to get the visa.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] M: When are you leaving for France? W: Well, I don't know. It's difficult to get the visa. Q: What does the woman mean?
5.
A.She has got a driver's license.
B.She was accepted by a college.
C.She is going to another country.
D.She got a good job.
A B C D
D
[听力原文] W: I'm so excited that I can't sleep the whole night. M: I'd be excited too if I had got such a good job as yours. Q: Why was the woman excited?
B.She wonders if they can have a meal there quickly.
C.She doesn't think they serve breakfast in the dining room.
D.She doesn't think the service is very good there.
A B C D
A
[听力原文] M: This is the dining room. W: Good. What I want to know is what time they serve breakfast. Q: What does the woman mean?
7.
A.Doctor and patient.
B.Customer and waiter.
C.Shop-assistant and customer.
D.Conductor and passenger.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] M: Can I help you, Madam? W: Yeah, please show me the menu. Q: What's the relationship between the two speakers?
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 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] M: Who do you work for? W: ABC Company. M: They're in the dress business, aren't they? W: That's right. I'm the secretary to the General Manager. What about you? M: I work for IBM. W: So you're in computers. M: Yes, I'm a product manager. W: What are you working on at the moment? M: I can't give you all the details, because it's a secret. But we are developing a new product for the Chinese market.
[听力原文] M: Do you feel like going to the cinema? W: Oh, yes, what kind of films do you like? M: Well, I like all sorts of films, but my favorite sorts are those like Star Wars. You know, the fantasy, special effect ones that you can escape into another world. I also like mystery films, do you like mystery films? W: Yes, but I don't like horror films because they really give me nightmares. M: I don't like horror films either. They're a sort of stupid and unbelievable. I do like crime films, you know, where you follow the detective and try to guess who the murderer is. W: What about a comedy or musical? M: No, I'm not interested. W: What about ringing up the ABC and find out what's on? Then we can decide. M: OK. That's definitely the best thing we ought to do. Because I haven't got an evening paper.
What films do both the man and the woman like?
4.
A.Unreasonable.
B.Horrible.
C.Frightening.
D.Stupid and unbelievable.
A B C D
D
[听力原文] What does the man think of horror films?
5.
A.To ring up the ABC and find out what's on.
B.To watch TV because there is a good musical on.
C.To read an evening paper and find out what's on.
D.To stay at home because there are no good films.
A B C D
A
[听力原文] What do they decide to do?
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. Fish are animals that live in water. They live in almost any place 1 there is water. Some are found in lakes, other fish live in the sea. Most fish never 2 water. There are about 21,000 kinds of fish. One kind might not look like another. Some fish are very small. The smallest one is no bigger than a fly. Others are very big. The biggest fish can 3 to 60 feet. One kind of fish looks 4 it has a little horse's head. It is called a sea horse. It doesn't swim very well. A sea horse is mostly pushed along by the 5 water. What does it do when it wants to stay in one place? It takes hold of plants with its little tail.
[听力原文] Fish are animals that live in water. They live in almost any place where there is water. Some are found in lakes, other fish live in the sea. Most fish never leave water. There are about 21,000 kinds of fish. One kind might not look like another. Some fish are very small. The smallest one is no bigger than a fly. Others are very big. The biggest fish can grow up to 60 feet. One kind of fish looks as if it has a little horse's head. It is called a sea horse. It doesn't swim very well. A sea horse is mostly pushed along by the moving water. What does it do when it wants to stay in one place? It takes hold of plants with its little tail.
2.
leave
3.
grow up
4.
as if
5.
moving
Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure Directions:This part is to test your ability to use words and phrases correctly to construct meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.
Section A Directions:There are 10 incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. While staying in America, the young journalist ______ some English.
A.took away
B.took on
C.picked up
D.carry up
A B C D
C
2. It is better to avoid ______ downtown during the rush hour.
A.to drive
B.having driven
C.to be driving
D.driving
A B C D
D
3. The most important outcome of education is to help students become independent ______ formal education.
A.from
B.of
C.on
D.in
A B C D
B
4. By the end of this month, we surely ______ a satisfactory solution to the problem.
A.will have found
B.will be finding
C.have found
D.are finding
A B C D
A
5. ______ the pupils have learned more than 4,000 English words, they can talk with the native speakers.
A.Now that
B.Incase
C.Unless
D.Even though
A B C D
A
6. Look! A heavy rain is ______ Let's hurry up.
A.making the way
B.on the way
C.by the way
D.in the way
A B C D
B
7. You ______ your room before you left, now you find your money stolen.
A.must have locked
B.ought to lock
C.ought to have locked
D.needed to lock
A B C D
C
8. It is requested that every man ______ the law.
A.should obey
B.to should obey
C.should not to obey
D.should not obey
A B C D
A
9. Water is the first thing constructors consider when ______ to build a house.
A.planning
B.planed
C.to plan
D.having planed
A B C D
A
10. It was yesterday ______ I met you on the street.
A.what
B.which
C.where
D.that
A B C D
D
Section B Directions:There are also 5 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.
1. He was very busy yesterday, otherwise he (come) ______ to the meeting.
would have come
2. The girl was very sure of herself. She is always (confidence) ______ that she is right.
confident
3. The man told me that the (equip) ______ would arrive in three days.
equipment
4. It is difficult for a foreigner (learn) ______ Chinese.
to learn
5. She will go to work next week if she (be) ______ well.
is
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. Online advertising is the means of selling a product on the Internet. With the arrival of the Internet, the business world has become digitalized (数字化) and people prefer buying things online, which is easier and faster. Online advertising is also known as e-advertising. It offers a great variety of services, which can not be offered by any other way of advertising. One major benefit of online advertising is the immediate spread of information that is not limited by geography or time. Online advertising can be viewed day and night throughout the world. Besides, it reduces the cost and increases the profit of the company. Small businesses especially find online advertising cheap and effective. They can focus on their ideal customers and pay very little for the advertisements. In a word, online advertising is a cheap and effective way of advertising, whose success has so far fully proved its great potential (潜力).
1. According to the first paragraph, buying things online is more ______.
A.convenient
B.fashionable
C.traditional
D.reliable
A B C D
A
2. Compared with any other way of advertising, online advertising ______.
A.attracts more customers
B.displays more samples
C.offers more services
D.makes more profits
A B C D
C
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE of online advertising?
A.It has taken the place of traditional advertising.
B.It will make the Internet technology more efficient.
C.It can help sell the latest models of digitalized products.
D.It can spread information without being limited by time.
A B C D
D
4. Who can especially benefit from online advertising?
A.Local companies.
B.Small businesses.
C.Government departments.
D.International organizations.
A B C D
B
5. This passage is mainly about ______.
A.the function and the use of the Internet
B.the application of digital technology
C.the development of small businesses
D.the advantages of online advertising
A B C D
D
Task 2 Directions:This task is the same as Task 1. The 3 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 45 to 47. During our more than 60-year history, with our vast knowledge and experience, Trafalgar has created perfectly designed travel experiences and memories. Exceptional value Traveling with Trafalgar can save you up to 40% when compared with traveling independently. We can find you the right hotels, restaurants, and our charges include entrance fees, tolls (道路通行费), etc. Because we're the largest touring company with great buying power, we can pass on our savings to you. Fast-track entrance Traveling with us means no standing in line (排队) at major sights. Trafalgar takes care of all the little details, which means you are always at the front of the line. Travel with like-minded friends Because we truly are global, you will travel with English-speaking people from around the world, and that leads to life-long friendships. Great savings We provide many great ways to save money, including Early Payment Discount (折扣), Frequent Traveler Savings and more. Fast check-in Once your booking has been made, you are advised to check in online at our website and meet your fellow travelers before you leave.
1. Because of its great buying power, Trafalgar ______.
A.can find the cheapest restaurants
B.can pass on its savings to tourists
C.takes tourists to anywhere in the world
D.allows tourists to travel independently
A B C D
B
2. Traveling with Trafalgar, tourists do not have to ______.
A.bring their passports with them
B.pay for their hotels and meals
C.stand in line at major sights
D.take their luggage with them
A B C D
C
3. Traveling with Trafalgar, tourists may ______.
A.meet tour guides from different countries
B.make new friends from around the world
C.win a special prize offered by the company
D.have a good chance to learn foreign languages
A B C D
B
Task 3 Directions:The following is a letter of complaint. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No. 48 through No. 52). You should write your answer briefly (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Dear Sirs, I'm writing to tell you that your latest shipment (装运) of apples is not up to the standard we expected from you. Many of them are bruised (擦伤), and more than half are covered with little spots. They are classed as Grade A, but I think there must have been some mistake, as they are definitely not Grade A apples. We have always been satisfied with the quality of your produce (农产品), which makes this case all the more puzzling. I would be grateful if you could look into the matter. We would be happy to keep the apples and try to sell them at a reduced price, but in that case we would obviously need a credit (部分退款) from you. Alternatively, you could collect them and replace them with apples of the right quality. Would you please phone me to let me know how you want to handle it?
A letter of Complaint Produce involved: Grade A 1 . Causes of complaint: 1. many of the apples are bruised 2. more than half of the apples are covered with 2 . Suggested solutions: 1. allow to sell at 3 and give 4 , or 2. collect them and replace them with apples of 5 .
1.
apples
2.
little spots
3.
a reduced price
4.
a credit
5.
the right quality
Task 4 Directions:The following is a list of terms related to warning signs. 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 put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 53 through 57. A—Guard against damp B—Handle with care C—Keep away from heat D—Keep away from cold E—Keep dry F—Keep flat G—No naked fire H—No use of hooks I—Not to be thrown down J—Open here K—Open in dark room L—Protect against breakage M—Poison N—Take care O—This side up P—To be kept upright Q—Use no knives
1. ______远离热源 ______请勿用刀
C Q
2. ______此面朝上 ______此处开启
O J
3. ______竖立安放 ______暗室开启
P K
4. ______小心轻放 ______注意平放
B F
5. ______不可抛掷 ______保持干燥
I E
Task 5 Directions:Here is a letter. After reading it, you are required to complete the answers that follow the questions (No. 58 to No. 62). You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Dear Mr. Sampson, I want to thank you very much for interviewing me yesterday for the position of design engineer. I enjoyed meeting with you and learning more about your research and design work. The interview made me all the more interested in the position and working for XELL Company. I believe my education and work experiences fit nicely with the job requirements, and I am certain I could make a significant contribution (贡献) to the company over time. I would like to re-emphasize my strong desire for the position and working with you and your staff. You provide the kind of opportunity I seek. Please feel free to call me at the following phone number if I can provide you with any additional information: 0811-8222-5555. Again, thank you for the interview and for your consideration.
Sincerely, Mary Cruz
1. Why did Mary Cruz write this letter? To give thanks to Mr. Sampson for ______ her yesterday.
interviewing
2. What position did Mary Cruz apply for? The position of ______.
design engineer
3. Which company did the writer wish to work for? ______.
XELL Company
4. Why is the writer strongly interested in the position? Because the company provided the kind of ______ she seeks.
opportunity
5. How can the writer be contacted? By calling her at ______.
0811-8222-5555
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 3 choices of suggestedtranslation marked A, B, and C. Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph (No. 67) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
1. The boss told US not to use more material than it is necessary.
A.老板让我们按需要用料,别多用材料。
B.老板让我们不要多用材料,这没必要。
C.老板没让我们用必须要有的材料。
A B C
A
2. The little boy admitted his mistakes in the presence of the whole class.
A.这个小男孩站在同学面前承认了他的错误。
B.这个小男孩面对全体同学忏悔自己的错误。
C.这个小男孩当着全班同学的面承认了错误。
A B C
C
3. My first twenty years were spent in the countryside.
A.我的第一个20年花费在国家事务上。
B.我的前20年是在农村度过的。
C.我的前20年是在这个国家度过的。
A B C
B
4. He is too clever not to solve this problem.
A.他太笨了,不会解决这个问题。
B.他有点聪明,能解决这个问题。
C.他非常聪明,不会不能解决这个问题。
A B C
C
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1. Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter to book a plane ticket. Remember to write it on the Translation/Composition Sheet. 日期:2012年9月10日 订票人:David Smith 订票处:中国南方航空公司售票处 内容: 兹因急事,需尽快赶往香港,请代留明晨6点钟飞往香港的航班座位一个。机票可送到我下榻的白云宾馆第1903号房。不胜感谢。
[参考范文]
Manager of Ticket Booking Office Air southern China, Guangzhou Sept. 10, 2012
Dear Sir, I am on an urgent mission and expect to get to Hong Kong as soon as possible. Please reserve a seat for me in the flight leaving Guangzhou for Hong Kong at six a.m. tomorrow. I shall be obliged if you will deliver the ticket to the room 1903 of Baiyun where I am staying. With many thanks!