Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 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.
[解析] M: I'd like to see your manager. W: Sorry. He won't be back from the conference until next Friday. Q: What can we learn about the manager?
[分析] 由女士的回答“他开会去了,下周五才能回来”(He won't be back from the conference until next Friday),故答案选D。
2.
A.Doctor and patient.
B.Boss and secretary,
C.Waitress and guest.
D.Husband and wife.
A B C D
C
[解析] W: Hello, sir. May I take your order now? M: Sorry, I haven't decided yet. A friend of mine is coming. Q: What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?
[分析] 本题问的是两对话者之间的关系,由关键词“take your order”可知,女士问他是否可以“点菜”,由此可知他们之间是女服务生和客人的关系。
3.
A.Study math with John.
B.Talk with John about his study.
C.Ask John to be their tutor.
D.Take John to a doctor.
A B C D
B
[解析] M: John is not good at math. Maybe he needs a tutor to get him through the class. W: That could be true. But I think we should talk with him first. Q: What are the two persons probably going to do?
[分析] 那两个人将要去做什么呢?根据“I think we should talk with him first”可知,这两个人将要去和John谈谈。
4.
A.The man doesn't like the climate in Chicago.
B.The woman likes Chicago very much.
C.The woman has just been to Chicago.
D.The man knows little about Chicago.
A B C D
A
[解析] W: I'm going to Chicago. What is it like there? M: Everything is OK except from the terrible climate. Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
[分析] 从该对话我们可以知道什么呢?由关键词“Everything is OK except from the terrible climate”可知,除了糟糕的天气外,一切都好,故答案选A。
5.
A.Take another interview.
B.Work with his father.
C.Start his own company,
D.Stay at the present job.
A B C D
B
[解析] M: What will you do if you are not successful in the interview? W: If I am not, I'll have to go to work on the farm for my father instead of working in that company. Q: What will the man do if he fails the interview?
[分析] 如果面试失败,他将去做什么呢?由关键词“I'll have to go to work on the farm for my father”可知,他将去他父亲的农场干活,故选项B为正确答案。
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.
[解析] 6-7 M: Any message for me, Miss White? W: Just one, Mr. Brown. You had a phone call from someone called Smith, Mary Smith. M: Smith? I don't know anyone called Smith. What did she say? W: She wouldn't say anything. But it sounded important. I told her you'd call her as soon as you came back. M: Well. I think I'd better do it then. Have you got her telephone number? W: Yes. It's 44 - 35 - 67 - 93. M: Have you written it down? W: I always do. It's on your desk. M: Thank you. 6. Who made the telephone call?
[分析] 本题问的是谁打电话来过。由关键句“someone called Smith”可知,是一个叫 Smith的人来过电话,故答案选A。
2.
A.Mr. Brown's address.
B.Miss Smith's message.
C.The telephone number.
D.The time for the visit.
A B C D
C
[解析] What did the woman take down?
[分析] 本题问的是那位女士记下了什么。当女士报完电话号码后,男士问她是否记下了它(Have you written it down?),女士回答说“I always do”,由此可知,那位女士记下的是电话号码,故答案选C。
[解析] 8-10 W: Where are you going for your holidays, Tom? M: To Australia. I'm going to visit my uncle in Sydney for three weeks. W: Great! You certainly are lucky. How are you going there? M: By air, of course. It takes two weeks to go by sea. W: I used to think flying was very exciting until once I went to 'Singapore by air. M: Why? Did you feel frightened? W: Not at first. But then, one of the engines got fired. M: What did the pilot do? W: He put fire out and flew the plane back to the airport. M: Did you land safely? W: Yes, we did. But I'll never fly again. 8. How will Tom go to Australia for his holiday?
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 (in not more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answer on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.
1. What does your doctor usually advise you to do when you're quite sick? To ____________________.
stay in bed
[解析] 11-15 When you are quite sick; your doctor generally advises you to stay in bed. But that's not always easy to do so. You have your work to do. The stress of your job will often keep you working long after you should have gone to bed. Generally, following the doctor's orders is just limited to bed rest. You should also pay close attention to how you take your medicine. Medicines will do you little good, if they are not taken properly. In fact, many medicines can be dangerous if not taken exactly according to the instructions. During an illness, it's wise not only to rest your body, but also to rest your mind. Give yourself a completely rest both physically and mentally. Free your mind from worries and just relax. 11. What does your doctor usually advise you to do when you are quite sick?
[分析] 当你生病了的时候,医生一般建议你怎么做呢。由短文的第一句话“When you are quite sick,your doctor generally advises you to stay in bed.”可知,医生一般建议你躺在床上。
2. What does the speaker think of following a doctor's advice? Following a doctor's advice is not always ____________________.
easy to do
[解析] What does the speaker think of a doctor's advice?
[分析] 由关键句“Generally,following the doctor's order is not always easy to do.”可知,病人一般不容易听从医生的劝告。
3. What will keep a sick man working when he should have gone to bed? The stress of his ____________________.
job
[解析] What were a sick man working when he should have gone to bed?
[分析] 由关键句“It's the stress of your job for often keeping you working long after you should have gone to bed”可知,工作(job)的压力使得你长时间地干活。
4. What will happen to the person who doesn't take medicines properly? The medicines will do the person ____________________.
little good
[解析] What will happen to the person who doesn't take medicines properly?
[分析] 由关键句“Medicines will do you little good if they are not taken properly”可知,如果不正确服药,药物将对你的身体没什么好处。
5. How should a person rest during an illness? He should rest both his body and ____________________.
mind
[解析] How should a person rest during an illness?
[分析] 一个人生病了的时候,该怎样休息呢?由关键句“During an illness,it's not only to rest your body,but also to rest your mind.”可知,一个人生病了的时候,既要休息好身体,又要休息好大脑。
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. Once more I have to leave Beijing, ______ I have been living for eight years.
10. Not until yesterday ______ anything about the project that will be completed soon.
A.did I learn
B.have I learnt
C.I learnt
D.that I learnt
A B C D
B
[解析] 本题考查对时态及倒装句用法的掌握。根据时间状语not until yesterday,本句应该用现在完成式,由于是否定词在句首,所以句子要部分倒装,故答案选B。
Section B Directions: There are 10 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 engineers spent the whole night (work) ______ on the new device.
working
[解析] 本题考查对动词spend用法的掌握。其常用结构是spend time/money (in) doing sth.花费时间(金钱)做某事。如:They spent two years (in) building this bridge.造这座桥花了他们两年时间。
2. I'm not sure whether we can gain any profit from the (invest) ______.
investment
[解析] 根据句子结构及前面的定冠词可知,这里要填写一个名词。
3. The price of petrol is much (high) ______ now than it was this time last year.
higher
[解析] 本题考查对形容词比较级用法的掌握。根据后面的than可知,这里要用形容词的比较级。
4. No one can deny that we (make) ______ tremendous progress in the past twenty years.
have made
[解析] 本题考查对时态的掌握。由时间状语in the past twenty years可知,本题应该用现在完成式。
5. The research group has submitted a report, (suggest) ______ reforms to be made.
suggesting
[解析] 本题考查对非谓语动词用法的掌握。根据句子结构可知,这里要用现在分词短语做状语。
6. The people injured in the accident (send) ______ to the nearest hospital for treatment last night.
9. It is high time that the manager (pay) ______ more attention to the services for the customers.
paid/should pay
[解析] 本题考查对虚拟语气用法的掌握。 It is (high) time that.It is (high) time that后面的从句谓语动词要用过去式或用 should加动词原形。如:It is time that the children went to bed.或 It is high time that the children should go to bed.
10. When (ask) ______ about the advertising campaign of the new product, the manager said it was a great success.
asked
[解析] 本题考查对非谓语动词用法的掌握。过去分词asked about意为被问及什么时。
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 Rockwatch--The Best Club on Earth If you are a young person and interested in geology (地质学), then Rockwatch is the club for you! When You Join New memberships receive a Rockwatch Rox file each. This has the information and top tips you will need to start enjoying geology. It's designed to serve as your own field notebook as well. In it you will find your · membership card · full colour mini - map · thumbs up guide · fact cards Rockwatch Magazine Our lively magazine is mailed to members three times a year, They can read reports and news from around the world, and articles on everything from diamonds to dinosaurs (恐龙), earthquakes to erosion (水土流失). Rockwatch Events With each magazine you will receive a Rockwatch events calendar. Rocky activities suitable for families are listed and include road shows and guided walks. The Rockwatch Rock Artist Are you an artist, or a photographer? This is your chance to become Rockwatch Rock Artist of the Year and win amazing prizes in our annual competition. Special Offer Rockwatch members can have specially discounted Wildlife Watch membership. Watch is the biggest environmental action club for young people, with 100 groups, across the country. You can join both clubs together by filling in the boxes in the membership form.
1. New Rockwatch Rox Club members will obtain a special file when they ______.
A.do field work
B.join the club
C.buy a field notebook
D.start studying geology
A B C D
B
[解析] 在什么情况下,Rockwatch Rox俱乐部的新成员可以获得一份特别的文档?在When You Join这一段里的第一句话说“New memberships receive a Roekwatch Rox file each,”,因此答案选B。
2. Rockwatch is a magazine telling about things related to ______.
A.geology
B.agriculture
C.politics
D.economics
A B C D
A
[解析] Rockwatch 是一份讲述与什么有关的杂志?从When You Join这一段里的第二句话“This has the information and top tips you will need to start enjoying geology”可知,它是一份讲述与地质学有关的杂志,因此答案选A。
3. What activities are specially arranged for Rockwatch members interested in photography?
A.Guided walks.
B.Rocky activities.
C.Yearly competitions.
D.Academic workshops.
A B C D
C
[解析] 为Roekwatch俱乐部里爱好摄影的成员安排了什么特别的活动呢?在The Rockwatch Rock Artist这一段的最后说“This is your chance to become Rockwatch Rock Artist of the Year and win amazing prizes in our annual competition”,因此答案选C。
4. When applying for Wildlife Watch membership, a Rockwatch member car enjoy ______.
A.free membership
B.a special discount
C.a Rock Artist prize
D.guided road shows
A B C D
B
[解析] 在申请成员时,Rockwatch俱乐部的成员可以享受什么待遇呢?在Special Offer这一段的第一句话说“Rockwatch members can have specially discounted Wildlife Watch membership.”,因此答案选B。
5. You may join both Rockwatch and Wildlife Watch clubs by ______.
A.calling the two clubs
B.providing references
C.applying separately
D.filling in one form
A B C D
D
[解析] 你如何才能加入Rockwatch和 Wildlife Watch 两家俱乐部呢?短文最后一句说“You can join both clubs together by filling in the boxes in the membership form”,故正确答案为D。
Task 2 Everybody has an opinion about telecommuting (远程办公). "It won't work in most jobs", "It costs too much", "It reduces air pollution", "It helps people balance family and work responsibilities", and "Most people are doing it". In reality, researchers continue to find strong growth and acceptance of telecommuting. Nearly two - thirds of the top 1000 companies in the world have a telecommuting program, and 92 percent say it reduces cost and improves worker productivity (生产力). The days of everyone commuting to the office five days a week are quickly disappearing. Telecommuting involves a non - traditional work arrangement enabling workers to work at home or elsewhere, some or all of the time. This is not a new, novel, or untested way of working. But is it for you? Telecommuting is not a panacea (万能药). Whether you are a manager, or an HR (Human Resources) specialist, there are decisions to make and actions to take before you begin a telecommuting arrangement. Join us for any or all of the following meetings to get answers, information, and resources to develop and carry out a successful telecommuting arrangement. Each meeting offers you an informative presentation followed by the opportunity for a discussion with a panel of "experts" who have made telecommuting work for them.
1. How do people look at telecommuting according to the first paragraph?
2. According to the response of most of the top 1000 companies, telecommuting
A.increases worker productivity
B.will disappear in the near future
C.can not be accepted by the public
D.is practiced in all the top companies
A B C D
A
[解析] 根据1000家大型公司中多数对远程办公的反应如何呢?短文第二段第二句告诉我们“Nearly two-thirds of the top 1000 companies in the world have a telecommuting program,and 92 percent say it reduces cost and improves worker productivity”,这里告诉我们,有72%的公司说远程办公可以减少开支,提高生产力,故答案选 A。
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE of telecommuting?
A.It is up to the employees to accept it or not.
B.It is getting popular in different companies.
C.It is a new untested way of working.
D.It is a traditional work arrangement.
A B C D
B
[解析] 本题是对错判断题。短文第二段首句说“In reality,researchers continue to find strong growth and acceptance of telecommuting.”,也就是说远程办公越来越发展及为人们所接受,故答案B最合适。
4. Before beginning a telecommuting arrangement, the management should
A.appoint a new HR specialist to
B.provide the facilities and conditions
C.improve the company's productivity first
D.decide whether it is suitable for the company
A B C D
D
[解析] 在开始安排远程办公之前,管理部门要做什么呢?短文第四段第一句话“是否对你有利(But is it for you?)”,本段最后一句又说“there are decisions to make and actions to take before you begin a telecommuting arrangement”,也就是说要看是否对本公司有利,故答案选D。
5. According to the last paragraph, meetings are held to
A.appreciate the efforts of the telecommuting companies
Task 3 NUROFEN RECOVERY (纽络芬去痛片) Please read these instructions carefully before you take this medicine. Nurofen Recovery dissolves (溶解) quickly on the tongue without the need to use water. It delivers effective relief from headaches. You should not take Nurofen Recovery if: -- you have had an allergic (过敏的) reaction to aspirin (阿司匹林) -- you have had a worsening of asthma (哮喘) when taking aspirin or similar medicines -- you are under 12 years of age Administration: Place a tablet on the tongue, allow it to dissolve and then swallow - - no water is required. Adults, the elderly and children of 12 years and older: Take 2 tablets, then if necessary, take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours. Not suitable for children under 12 years. Warnings: If you take too many tablets by mistake, contact your doctor as soon as possible. If symptoms persist or if new symptoms occur, consult your doctor. Possible side effects: Stomach discomfort or pain, worsening of asthma or shortness of breath. If you experience any of these, stop taking the tablets and see your doctor. NUROFEN RECOVERY Function: delivering 1 from headaches Feature: dissolving quickly on 2 People not intended for: 1 ) patients with an allergic reaction to aspirin 2 ) patients having asthma when taking aspirin 3 ) children under the age of I Z 3 Dosage: 1 ) Starting Dose: 2 tablets 2 ) If necessary: take 1 or 2 tablets 4 3 ) Maximum daily intake: 6 tablets Possible side effects: 1 ) stomach discomfort 2 ) worsening of asthma 3 ) 5
1.
effective relief
[解析] 在“It delivers effective relief from headaches.”这句话里直接告诉了我们答案。
2.
the tongue
[解析] 短文第二段第一句话说“Nurofen Recovery dissolves quickly on the tongue without the need to use water”,即该药可以直接在舌头上溶解。
3.
12
[解析] 由“you are under 12 years of age”这句话可知,12岁以下的孩子不能服用该药。
4.
every 4 hours
[解析] 由“Take 2 tablets,then if necessary,take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours.”这句话可知,有必要的话每隔四个小时服用该药1至2片。
5.
shortness of breath
[解析] 短文最后一段第一句话说“Stomach discomfort or pain,worsening of asthma or shortness of breath.”,由此可知,此处应该填写shortness of breath。
Task 4 A -- Waiting and Boarding H -- Goods Prohibited to be Hand-carried B -- Luggage Delivery I -- Duty-free Articles C -- Inspection and Quarantine J -- Customs Declaration Form D -- Getting a Boarding Pass K -- Quantity Allowed to Take E -- Security Check L -- Regulations on Restriction of Liquids F -- Domestic Departure M -- Temporary Boarding ID Card G -- Over--sized Luggage Checked-in N -- Guide to Outgoing Passengers O -- Goods Prohibited to Exit the Country Q -- Detection Passage P -- Restriction of Hand Carry - on Articles
Task 5 When you bay life insurance, you want a policy that fits your needs at a reasonable cost. Your first step is to determine how much life insurance you need. Next, you need to decide how much money you can afford to pay. Finally, you must choose the type of policy that meets your coverage (保险类别) goals and fits into your financial plan. Once you have completed these steps, you will be able to move ahead and contact several life insurance companies through an agent who will shop for the right type of policy for you. There are many reasons for purchasing life insurance, among which are the following: · Insurance to provide family protection and financial security to surviving family members upon the death of the insured person. · Insurance to cover a particular need upon the, insured's death such as paying off a mortgage or other debts.
1. What should you take into consideration when choosing a life insurance policy? Both your needs and the ____________.
costs
[解析] 在你选择人寿保险的时候,你要考虑你的所需和什么?短文第一段第三句话说“Next,you need to decide how much money you can afford to pay.”即要考虑的另外一个问题是能负担得起多少钱,所以此处可以填写costs。
2. What's the relationship between the type of policy and your financial plan? The type of policy should meet your ____________.
coverage goals
[解析] 保险种类和你的财政计划之间是什么关系呢?短文第一段第四句话说“Finally,you must choose the type of policy that meets your coverage goals and fits into your financial plan”,根据这句话,此处应该填写 coverage goals。
3. Who can help you buy the right type of policy from an insurance company?
an agent
[解析] 谁能帮助你从保险公司处购买合适的保险种类呢?短文第一段最后一句话说“Once you have completed these steps, you will be able to move ahead and contact several life insurance companies through an agent who will shop for the fight type of policy for you.”,由此可知,答案是代理商(an agent)。
4. Who will benefit from the life insurance upon the death of the insured person? Surviving ____________.
family members
[解析] 被保险人死亡后,谁将会成为人寿保险的受益者呢?短文第三段说“Insurance to provide family protection and financial security to surviving family members upon the death of the insured person.”,由此可知,人寿保险的受益者是死者的家人(family members)。
5. What is the second goal for buying life insurance? To pay off a mortgage or ____________ after death.
other debts
[解析] 购买人寿保险的第二个目的是什么呢?短文最后一段说“Insurance to cover a particular need upon the insured's death such as paying off a mortgage or other debts”,由此可知,人寿保险的第二个目的是付抵押或别的债务(other debts)。
Part Ⅳ Translation 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 four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheer. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.
1. During the meeting held in Brazil last month the supporters of free trade argued that these economic policies could benefit all nations.
A.支持者上个月在巴西召开自由贸易会议,他们辩称这些经济政策有利于所有的国家。
B.上月在巴西召开的会议上自由贸易的支持者辩称,这些经济政策会使所有国家都受益。
C.自由贸易的支持者在上个月召开巴西会议时提出了这些经济政策,以帮助所有国家。
D.在上个月的会议上,巴西的支持者就自由贸易政策是否有利于所有国家展开了辩论。
A B C D
B
[解析] the meeting held in Brazil last month指“上月在巴西召开的会议”,本句的主语是the supporters of free trade,即“自由贸易的支持者”,these economic policies could benefit all nations(这些经济政策会使所有国家都受益)是动词argued的宾语从句,故选项B翻译正确。
2. The game industry as part of the entertainment business is catching up fast with movies and TVs in terms of both popularity and yearly profit.
A.游戏业和娱乐业一样,在受欢迎的程度和年收入方面都飞快超越了电影和电视。
B.游戏产业作为娱乐业的组成部分,它在普及性和年收入方面都在很快超越电影和电视。
C.作为娱乐业的组成部分,游戏产业在其普及性和年利润方面都迅速逼近电影和电视。
D.游戏业和部分娱乐业如同电影和电视一样,越来越受欢迎,收入逐年迅速提高。
A B C D
C
[解析] 本句的主语是The game industry (游戏产业),as part of the entertainment business在此做状语,catching up with是固定搭配,意为“赶上”;in terms of也是固定搭配,意为“在…方面”。
3. Bidding documents can be obtained at the following address upon receipt of a non -refundable payment of RMB ¥2,799 each set.
4. If you are taking care of an aging parent or know someone who is, this 30 - page booklet may be of great help to you.
A.假如你注意的话,你会知道这本小册子有30页,会刘你的父母和你认识的人很有用。
B.要是这本30页的小册子很有用,可以给你的父母和你认识的人各买一本。
C.如果你所照顾的父母或认识的亲人年事已高,这本30页的小册子会对你有很大帮助。
D.若你在照看年迈父母或知道有人在这样做,这本30页的小册子会对你们有很大帮助。
A B C D
D
[解析] 本句中的条件状语If you are taking care of an aging parent or know someone who is后面省略了相同的部分taking care of an aging parent,即“如果你在照看年迈父母或知道有人在照看年迈父母”,be of great help意为“有帮助的”,故只有选项D翻译正确。
5. On July 10 the company will hold its first worldwide video conference (电视会议). All twenty facilities will be linked by a satellite broadcasting system so that employees can see and speak with each other. Mr. Black will begin the conference by telling us about our goals for the next five years. Next, each manager will speak about current challenges. The last hour will be devoted to questions from all locations. If it proves successful, we hope to schedule worldwide video conferences annually.
Part Ⅴ Writing 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. Remembered to do the task on, the Translation/ Composition Sheet.
1. 说明:以部门经理(Ruth Crawford)的名义给公司全体员工发一份内部通知。 时间:2007年6月24日 事由:有关更换电话系统事宜 内容:1.由于业务需要,公司拟更新目前使用的电话系统; 2.现有3个通讯公司提交的更新方案,内容见附件; 3.请员工仔细阅读并提出自己的建议; 4.提交建议的时间:本月底前; 5.公司将于下月初定货。 注:请将上述内容写成一段文字,不得逐条罗列,不得签考生自己姓名。 Words for reference 事由 Re 更新 update 附件 attachment 定货 place an order 通讯公司 communications company Memo To:__________ All Staff Employees From:__________ Re:__________ Date:__________
[参考范文] Memo To: All Staff Employees From: Ruth Crawford Re: update telephone system Date: June 24, 2007 On account of the need of business, our company is planning to update the current telephone system. There are three communication companies having offered updating plan (see attachment). Please read it carefully and give your own opinions by the end of this month. The company will place an order at the early of next month.