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 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 center.
[听力原文] W: Mr. Smith, this is our agenda for tomorrow's meeting. M: Please tell all the department managers to attend. Q: What does the man ask the woman to do?
[听力原文] W: Can you tell me why you want to apply for this job? M: I am really attracted by the salary you offer. Q: Why does the man want to apply for this job?
[听力原文] W: The price of your product is about 15% higher than last year. M: Yes, because the labor cost has increased. Q: Why has the price increased?
[解析] 原因题 题干问为什么价格上涨了。通过对话内容可知,因为劳动力成本在增加。故选A。
5.
A.Lowering the product price.
B.Conducting a market survey.
C.Making a promotion plan.
D.Improving the product design.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] W: George, do you have any suggestion to improve our product sales? M: Why not carry out a market survey among customers? Q: What does the man suggest for improving sales?
Section B 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 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. Now listen to the conversations.
[听力原文] W: Good morning. What can I do for you? M: This is John Smith from ABC company. Can I speak to Mr. Jones, please? W: I'm sorry. Mr. Jones is now in a morning meeting. M: Can you help me take a message for him? W: Sure. M: Please tell Mr. Jones that I've caught a fever. So I can't come to our business meeting this afternoon. W: I'm sorry to hear that. Please take care. M: Thank you. And I want to know if it is okay to have the meeting at the same time next Monday? W: I will give Mr. Jones the message as soon as he is available. M: Thanks.
[听力原文] W: Hello, Reception. What can I do for you? M: Hello, this is Room 322. W: Yes? M: I can't stay to meet one of my friends because I have to catch the train early in the morning. Can you help me keep things for him? W: Sure. When you check out, you can leave us the things. Please make sure to give us your friend's name and phone number. M: Yes, I will. By the way, when does the breakfast start? W: At 6:20 a.m. M: Then I can make it. Thank you. W: You are welcome.
Section C 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 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. We are now about to close the marketing conference. We owe thanks to every member of staff who made the conference a 1 . We would like to thank all of the speakers who have made 2 and impressive speeches. Our thanks also go to every one of you for your contributions and your appreciation. The energy and the enthusiasm surrounding this conference have been 3 . And now we'll go back to our business and put those 4 into action. It's time to get back to start working on the next phase. All customers are out there waiting for us to 5 .
[听力原文] We are now about to close the marketing conference. We owe thanks to every member of staff who made the conference a success. We would like to thank all of the speakers who have made wonderful and impressive speeches. Our thanks also go to every one of you for your contributions and your appreciation. The energy and the enthusiasm surrounding this conference have been remarkable. And now we'll go back to our business and we'll put those great ideas into action. It's time to get back to start working on the next phase. All customers are out there waiting for us to get in touch.
2.
wonderful
3.
remarkable
4.
great ideas
5.
get in touch
Section D 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 (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
1. What should you think carefully about before renting a car? The ____________________ you need.
kind of car
[听力原文] You want to rent a car? OK, I have a few tips for you. In the first place, before renting a car, think carefully about the kind of car you need. Are you traveling alone or with your family? If you are traveling with your children, you need to rent a big car. You also need to spend some time comparing prices offered by different car rental companies. Many companies offer special promotions. By doing so, you can often get a best deal and save a lot of money. Secondly, when renting a car, be sure you have the car rental company's phone number in case you need to contact the company. Most of the companies have a 24/7 service number. Thirdly, if you are returning the car to an airport, remember to leave enough time to check in to your flight. Finally, don't forget to fill the gas tank before you return the car. This will save you extra fuel and service fees.
What should you think carefully about before renting a car?
[解析] 细节题 题干问租车前你应该仔细考虑些什么。 根据原文“before renting a car, think carefully about the kind of car you need”可知,在租车之前,应该仔细考虑需要哪种车。所以此处应填 kind of car。
2. How can you get a best deal and save money when renting a car? By ____________ offered by different car rental companies.
comparing prices
[听力原文] How can you get a best deal and save money when renting a car?
[解析] 细节题 题干问当你租车的时候,你怎么能得到最好的交易和省钱呢。根据原文“You also need to spend some time comparing prices offered by different car rental companies.”可知,需要花一些时间比较不同租车公司提供的价格。所以此处应填comparing prices。
3. Why are you advised to have the car rental company's phone number? In case you need to ____________________.
contact the company
[听力原文] Why are you advised to have the car rental company's phone number?
[解析] 原因题 题干问为什么建议你拥有汽车租赁公司的电话号码。根据原文“when renting a car, be sure you have the car rental company's phone number in case you need to contact the company”可知,租车时一定要有租车公司的电话号码,以防需要与公司联系。所以此处应填contact the company。
4. What should you remember to do if you are returning the car to an airport? Remember to ____________ to check in to your flight.
leave enough time
[听力原文] What should you remember to do if you are returning the car to an airport?
[解析] 细节题 题干问如果你把车送回机场,你应该记得干什么。根据原文“if you are returning the car to an airport, remember to leave enough time to check in to your flight.”可知,如果你要把车送回机场,记得留出足够的时间办理登机手续。所以此处应填leave enough time。
5. Why should you fill the gas tank before returning the car? To save you extra fuel and ____________________.
service fees
[听力原文] Why should you fill the gas tank before returning the car?
[解析] 原因题 题干问在还车之前,你为什么要把油箱加满。根据原文“This will save you extra fuel and service fees.”可知,还车之前加满油箱可以节省额外的燃油和服务费。所以此处应填service fees。
Part Ⅱ 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 center.
1. When you finish ______ your questions, simply press the Enter key.
10. It was not until the 1990s ______ industrial robots became really cheap, and therefore a possible option.
A.which
B.who
C.whom
D.that
A B C D
D
[考点] 强调句型 [解析] 直到20世纪90年代,工业机器人才变得非常便宜,因此成为一种可能的选择。 根据语法,空格处应填入that构成强调句型。故选D。 not until的强调结构为:It is/was not until+从句/表示时间的词+that+句子其余成分。
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. This research investigated the problem of air pollution (cause) ______ by vehicles in the city of Tripoli, Libya.
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 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. Most of our working hours are spent in the workplace. So what do during those hours can have a significant impact on our overall health. A positive wellness culture during the workday can contribute to better health—physical, mental, and emotional well-being(良好的状态) for you and your co-workers. Healthy people are more productive, more constructive and require fewer sick days and health associated costs. Both employers and employees can promote a healthier work environment. Don't let your work environment affect your health for eight hours of the day. Break up your work day. Get up, stretch, and move. Regular movement throughout the day will keep your mind and body flexible and help avoid fatigue(疲劳). Think of ways you can add movement or at least decrease the amount of time you are sitting. Try getting out of your chair more, standing during your calls, or alternating your chair with a yoga(瑜伽) ball. And if you have to drive to work, try parking at the far end of the lot, taking the stairs, and going the long way to the bathroom and break room. Healthy employees work better. As an employer you can initiate and encourage healthy changes, at your workplace to create the best environment to promote mental and physical health for your employees.
1. According to the passage, a positive wellness culture can help to ______.
Task 2 Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45. Our company offers a full range of Smart Home products, focusing on making your home safer and more convenient, and saving energy. All of the products are simple, even if what happens behind the scenes is clever. The Smart Home Controller is the heart of the system. It communicates with all your other products, and lets you control them with the easy-to-use mobile app for phones, even if you're stuck on the motorway 300 miles from your home Wi-Fi. The Radiator Thermostat(散热器恒温控制器) lets you control your heating away from home or from the sofa. And unlike some smart heating systems, you can set the temperature per room, helping you save even more energy and money. The Smart Plug offers similar advanced control, from TVs and game controllers to the lamp(灯) in the kids' room. You just don't need to worry about whether you left something on after leaving home. You can just check on your phone, and switch things off from the app. If you want to save energy, you might want to buy Starter Kit. This includes two Radiator Thermostats, the Smart Home Controller and Door/Window Contact. These use a sensor (感应器) that lets you know if you've left a window open or if someone tries to break in. That brings us to the other side of the Smart Home, security and safety. For more information about our products, please refer to our website and e-Shop.
1. One purpose of the company's Smart Home products is to ______.
Task 3 Directions: The following is an ad of AAA service. 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. We can offer help to clients covered by AAA under such situations: 1. You're carpooling (拼车) to work and the car happens to overheat. It's not your car, but you are a passenger. We'll send help to attempt minor mechanical "first aid" to get you on your way again. 2. You're shopping at the mall and get a flat tire. We'll come fight to the parking lot and change the tire for you. 3. You push your luck in a rental car and run out of gas. Tell us you need gas when you call and we'll bring it to you. 4. You borrow your spouse's(配偶) car and lock the keys inside. We'll come and attempt to open the car door, with no damage either to the lock, or to the car's body. 5. You haven't changed the battery since you've had the car. We could install a new, high-quality battery on the spot for you. 6. Your car is not safe to drive, but you have to move it. We'll tow(拖动) you back to the responding service provider, no matter how far away. Or, up to 3 miles to any other destination you choose—such as your home or a favorite repair shop.
AAA Services
Situations
Solutions
1. car overheating
offering minor mechanical 1
2. getting 2
changing the tire
3. running out of gas
bringing the gas to you
4. locking the keys inside
attempting to open 3
5. aging battery
installing a 4 on the spot
6. unable to move the car safely
towing you back to the responding 5
1.
first aid
[解析] 根据服务第1条的最后一句“We'll send help to attempt minor mechanical 'first aid' ...”可知答案。
[参考译文] 我们可以为AAA公司覆盖的客户在以下情况下提供帮助:
1.您在拼车上班的时候,车突然过热了。这虽然不是您的车,但您是乘客。我们会派人去尝试小机械“急救”,让您再次上路。 2.您在商场买东西,轮胎漏气了。我们马上到停车场给您换轮胎。
3.您在一辆租来的汽车里恰巧汽油用完了。您打电话告诉我们需要加油,我们会赶过去给您加油。
4.您借您配偶的车,把钥匙锁在车里面。我们会赶到并试着打开车门,我们保证不会损坏门锁或车身。 5.自从您有车以来,您就没有换过电池。我们可以为您现场安装一个新的高质量电池。 6.您的车开起来不安全,但您必须移动它。不管多远,我们都会把您的车拖至相应的服务提供商。或者,距离您选择的任何其他目的地(如您的家或最喜欢的维修店)最多3英里处。
AAA服务
情况
措施
1.汽车过热
提供小器械急救
2.轮胎漏气
更换轮胎
3.汽油用完
给您送汽油
4.钥匙被锁在车里
尝试打开车门
5.电池老化
现场安装一个新的高质量电池
6.不能安全移动汽车
将您的车拖至相应的服务提供商
2.
a flat tire
[解析] 根据服务第2条第一句“You're shopping at the mall and get a flat tire”可知答案。
3.
the car door
[解析] 根据服务第4条最后一句“We'll come and attempt to open the car door...”可知答案。
4.
new, high-quality battery
[解析] 根据服务第5条最后一句“We could install a new, high-quality battery on the spot for you.”可知答案。
5.
service provider
[解析] 根据服务第6条第二句“We'll tow you back to the responding service provider...”可知答案。
Task 4 Directions: The following is a list of terms related to map navigation. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should mark the corresponding letters with a line through the center in order of the numbered blanks, 51 through 55, on the Answer Sheet. A——Bike lane B——Default location C——Start navigation D——Distance calculator E——Estimated time of arrival F——Mode of transportation G——Public transit H——Speed camera I——Restaurant rating J——Real time traffic detection K——Real time traffic avoidance L——Voice control M——Starting destination N——Three-dimensional map O——Straight line distance P——Ending destination Q——Street view
Task 5 Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 to No. 60) that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet. The credit card, Discover It, is out to change the way you think about credit cards. There is no annual fee. Plus, there's no pay-by-phone fee, no foreign transaction fee and no over-limit fee. There's also no late fee for your first late payment and no increase to your APR for paying late. Earn 5% cash back in rotating categories (类别轮换) each quarter like gas stations, restaurants, wholesale clubs and more, up to the quarterly maximum each time you activate. You earn. We match. With Cashback Match, we'll automatically match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year, dollar for dollar. So you could turn $10 cash back into $20. Or turn $50 into $100. Even turn $100 into $200. There's no signing up. And no limit to how much we'll match. Discover It monitors every purchase and alerts you if we spot something suspicious. Of course, you're never responsible for unauthorized purchases on your Discover card account. We're available 24 hours a day, right here in the U.S. to help any time you need it. Just call our service number if you have a question or need an explanation. We won't try to sell you other products when you call.
1. In what case are you not charged for your late payment? If it is your ____________________.
first late payment
[解析] 在什么情况下,不收取您逾期付款的费用? 根据第二段最后一句“There's also no late fee for your first late payment...”可知答案。 [参考译文] Discover It信用卡,它的出现是为了改变您对信用卡的看法。 没有年费。另外,没有电话费,没有货币兑换费,也没有超限额费用。您的第一笔逾期付款也不收取滞纳金,并且您的逾期付款不增加年利率。 每个季度类别轮换可获得5%的现金返还,如加油站、餐厅、批发俱乐部等,每次激活时最多可达季度最高金额。 您赚钱。我们结算。使用Cashback Match,我们将自动结算您在第一年结束时赚取的所有现金,以美元计算。所以您可以将10美元的现金兑换成20美元,或者将50美元变成100美元,甚至将100美元变成200美元。不用注册,我们能结算多少也没有限制。 Discover It会监控每次购买行为,并在发现可疑情况时提醒您。当然,您不用对您的Discover信用卡账户上未经授权的购买行为负责。 我们每天24小时都在美国,随时为您提供帮助。如果您有问题或需要解释,请拨打我们的服务号码。当您打电话给我们时,我们不会向您推销其他产品。
2. How much cash can you earn back with Discover It in rotating categories each quarter? You can get ____________________ cash back.
5%
[解析] 每个季度使用Discover It在类别轮换中可以获得多少现金? 根据第三段“Earn 5% cash back in rotating categories each quarter...”可知答案。
3. When can you receive all the money the bank matches? At the end of ____________________.
your first year
[解析] 您什么时候能收到银行结算的所有钱? 根据第四段第二句“With Cashback Match, we'll automatically match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year...”可知答案。
4. What does the bank do to protect your account security? It monitors every purchase and ____________________ if it spots something suspicious.
alerts you
[解析] 银行如何保护您的账户安全? 根据第五段第一句“Discover It monitors every purchase and alerts you if we spot something suspicious.”可知答案。
5. What should you do if you have any questions about Discover It? Call the bank's ____________________.
service number
[解析] 如果您有任何关于Discover It的问题,您该怎么办? 根据最后一段第二句“Just call our service number if you have a question or need an explanation.”可知答案。
Part Ⅳ Translation—English into Chinese Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your 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. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
1. Online banking offers many advantages like accessing funds 24 hours a day or saving time by making fewer trips to the bank.
5. One of the most frequent comments we hear from employers is that candidates did not know anything, or very little, about the company during the interview. Researching the company and the job is the key. Things you should know: *Type of company (profit or not-for-profit) *Products or services provided *Qualities the company looks for in an employee *Size of the company and location (s) *Job description *Required qualifications
1. 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:假如你是ABC服装公司销售部经理王华,给客户约翰·斯密斯先生写一封信,信的主要内容如下: 1.对方6月15日询问衬衫订购的来信已收到,表示感谢; 2.衬衫的价格将根据订购数量而定,数最不足100件,每件80元;100件及以上,每件75元; 3.我们公司生产的衬衫款式新颖,价格公道,对方也可以访问我们公司的网站(网站地址自拟),了解我们产品的更多信息; 4.随信寄去公司的产品价目表,并表示愿意为对方提供周到的服务。
Dear Mr. John Smith, I am the sales manager of ABC Clothing Company. We were very pleased to receive your letter of June 15 inquiring about shirt ordering. The price of the shirt depends on the order quantity. If your order number is less than 100 pieces, the price for one piece is 80 yuan and if you want more than 100 pieces (including 100 pieces), each piece will be 75 yuan. The shirts produced by our company are novel in style and reasonable in price. If you want to learn more about our products, you can visit our company's website (www.abeclothing.com). Besides, our company's product price list is enclosed with the letter. We are appreciating to provide thoughtful service for you. Thank you for your previous letter again and I am looking forward to your reply.