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 give proper answers to questions. There are 5 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 centre.
Section B 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 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 centre.
[解析] M: Mary, did you see my tape? W: I put it on the table. Q: What is the boy looking for?
[分析] 此题听准了“tape”(磁带)即可很容易地找到答案。
2.
A.It was wonderful.
B.It was disappointing.
C.It was boring.
D.It was unusual.
A B C D
A
[解析] W: Mr. Peterson, how did the party go last night? M: We had a wonderful time. Q: What does the man think of the party?
[分析] How does sth. go?是英语中用来询问“……进行得怎么样?”的固定句型,因此本题中若能听清楚男士所说的:“We had a wonderful time.”(我们过得很愉快。),就可以确定答案为A。
3.
A.Manager and secretary.
B.Doctor and patient.
C.Shop assistant and customer.
D.Taxi driver and passenger.
A B C D
C
[解析] M: Here we are, madam. This is Yangtze hotel. W: Thank you. How much should I pay you? Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
[分析] 本题中听到:“This is Yangtze Hotel.”,并且女子答道:“How much should I pay you?”(我应该付给你多少钱?),则可以判断出对话人是服务员与顾客的关系。
4.
A.At 1:40.
B.At 1:50.
C.At 2:00.
D.At 3:50.
A B C D
B
[解析] M: Will Dr. White's lecture begin at 1:40 or 2 o'clock? W: It would begin at 1:50 and finish in 2 hours. Q: When will the lecture begin?
[分析] 本题有干扰项,即三个时间点:1:40,2 o'clock和1:50。听准“It would begin at 1:50 and……”,即可得出答案。
5.
A.He was killed in an air crash.
B.He was wounded in a fight.
C.He was injured in an accident.
D.He was burnt in a fire.
A B C D
C
[解析] M: Did you hear that Mike had his arm broken? W: Yes. He was injured in a car accident. Q: What happened to Mike?
[分析] 问题问的是“汤姆出什么事了?”若能抓住第二句话:“He was injured in a car accident.”,便很容易找到答案。
Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed on 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. Now the passage will begin. Tourism (旅游) was not always as important as it is today. In the past only 1 people could travel on vacation to other countries. But in 2 one person in ten visited a country away from home. More people travel today because there is a 3 middle class in many parts of the world. People now have more money for travel. Special airplane fares for tourists make travel 4 and thus more attractive than ever before. One person does not travel for the same reason as another. But most people 5 seeing countries that are different from their own. They also like to meet new people and try new foods.
[听力原文]11-15 Tourism was not always as important as it is today. In the past only rich people could travel on vacation to other countries. But in 1998 one person in ten visited a country away from home. More people travel today because there is a growing middle class in many parts of the world. People now have more money for travel. Special airplane fares for tourists make travel less expensive and thus more attractive than ever before. One person does not travel for the same reason as another. But most people enjoy seeing countries that are different from their own. They also like to meet new people and try new foods.
2.
1998
3.
growing
4.
less expensive
5.
enjoy
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 section.
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 centre.
1. --"How about having dinner at Sun Restaurant? --" It ______ good."
A.smells
B.looks
C.sounds
D.appears
A B C D
C
[解析] sound在此句中作系动词意思是“听起来”,对所提建议表示赞同,只有C符合句意。
2. Seldom ______ my boss in such good mood(心情) since I came to work in this company.
A.I saw
B.I have been
C.have I seen
D.do I see
A B C D
C
[解析] 本题中,seldom置于句首,因此句子需要部分倒装。否定词和否定短语置于句首时,主句谓语需要进行部分倒装,即谓语动词部分的助动词提前到主语之前,这样的否定词包括:never,seldom,rarely,hardly,barely,little,few,nowhere,no longer,no more,not until,not in the least, not for a second.例如: Never have I done such a thing.(我从没做过那样的事。)另外,连词since通常搭配现在完成时来使用,因此构成have I seen这样的结构。
3. You'd better ______ the whole article at once.
A.copy
B.copying
C.to copy
D.copied
A B C D
A
[解析] had better do是一个固定的动词词组,意为:“最好……”。had better后面通常搭配动词原形来使用。例如:You had better finish the work on time.(你最好按时完成工作。)
4. The machine will continue to make much noise ______ we have it repaired.
A.when
B.because
C.if
D.unless
A B C D
D
[解析] unless意为“除非、如果不”,位于句中引导状语从句,而其他三个连词均不符合题意。
5. The manager told us never to ______ till tomorrow what we can do today.
A.come up
B.put off
C.turn on
D.give out
A B C D
B
[解析] come up 为固定词组,意为“发生,被提出”;put off意为“推迟”;turn on意为“打开(收音机、电视等)”;give out意为“用尽、耗尽”。根据题意应选择put off。
6. The children are getting more and more excited when Christmas is ______ near.
8. If you travel in a foreign country, a tour ______ may save you a lot of trouble.
A.director
B.helper
C.guide
D.assistant
A B C D
C
[解析] tour guide为固定搭配,意为“导游”。director意思是“导演,主任”;helper意思是“支援者,援救者”;assistant意思是“助理”。
9. Dinner will be ready ______ Let's go and wash our hands.
A.at all
B.at least
C.just now
D.right away
A B C D
D
[解析] right away意为“立即、马上”;at all意为“根本、全然”,常用于否定句和条件从句等以加强语气。如:We did not go there at all.(我们根本就没去那儿。);just now意为“刚才”;at least意为“至少”。根据题意,应选D项right away。
10. If you ______ smoking and drinking, your health will improve soon.
Section B Directions: There are also 10 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. John is the (clever) ______ student I have ever taught.
cleverest/most clever
[解析] clever的最高级形式有两种变法,一种是常规形式即the cleverest;另一种是the most clever。
2. His suggestions turned out to be very (effect) ______ in the improvement of our production.
effective
[解析] 此题中的空格前是一个be动词加上一个副词,因此空格中填入形容词是最合适的。effective为形容词意为“有效的”,另外,turn out to be后面可接形容词或名词,意为“结果是……,被证明是……”。
3. Sixty people (employ) ______ in this big factory last year.
4. It is difficult for a (foreign) ______ to learn Chinese.
foreigner
[解析] 不定冠词a后面应搭配名词来使用,因此把foreign变为foreigner。另外,It is + adj.+for sb.to do sth.是一个固定句型,表示“对某人来说,做……是……样的。”如:It is important for us to learn a foreign language.(对于我们来说,学习,一门外语很重要。)
5. Both of the twin brothers (be) ______ capable of doing technical work at present.
are
[解析] 句子的主语both of the twin brothers是个复数名词词组,根据主谓—致的原则,那么句子的谓语也应该是复数的。另外at present表明句子应该用一般现在时。
6. When Jenny came to Britain, she had to get used to (drive) ______ on the left.
driving
[解析] get used to是一个固定词组,其后搭配名词或动名词,意为“习惯于……,适应于……”,在这个词组中,to为介词,如:He has got used to living in campus.(他已经习惯了在校园中生活。),故此处应填driving。
7. She is well-known for her excellent (achieve) ______ in her career.
8. The chairman required that every speaker (limit) ______ himself to fifteen minutes.
(should)limit
[解析] 在一些动词,如:require,request,ask.order,demand,suggest,command,advice, decide等等表达命令、建议、要求的动词所引导的宾语从句中,从句中的谓语动词应使用其原形(即省略掉should所剩下的动词原形),如:The boss ordered that the task(should)be completed soon.(老板要求要立即完成这个任务。)
9. He is (confidence) ______ even though he has failed several times.
10. No student is supposed (spend) ______ so much money in school in a week.
to spend
[解析] be supposed to do表示“应该做……”。如:You are not supposed to do so.(你不应该那么做。)
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 People today are still talking about the generation gap (代沟). Some parents complain that their children do not show them proper respect, while children complain that their parents do not understand them at all. What has gone wrong? Why has the generation gap appeared? One important cause is that young people want to choose their own life style. In more traditional societies, when children grow up, they are expected to live in the same area as their parents, to many people that their parents like, and often to continue the family occupation. Parents often expect their children to do better than they do, to find better jobs, to make more money, and to do all the things that they were unable to do. Often, however, the high wishes that parents place on their children are another cause of the generation gap. Finally, the high speed of social changes deepens the gap. In a traditional culture, people are valued for their wisdom, but in our society today the knowledge of a lifetime may be out of use overnight(隔夜).
1. According to the passage, children today expect their parents to ______.
A.give them more independence
B.choose a good job for them
C.live together with them
D.make more money
A B C D
A
[解析] 从第三自然段的第一句话“…young people want to choose their own life style.” (年轻人想选择他们自己的生活方式。)可以推断出他们一定希望得到更多的独立和自由。B项为他们选择一份较好的工作;C项与他们生活在一起;D项赚很多的钱文章中的内容并没有涉及到,故本题答案为A。
2. Parents often hope that their children will ______.
A.make as much money as they do
B.be more successful than they are
C.choose jobs according to their own will
D.avoid doing what their parents can't do
A B C D
B
[解析] 第四自然段第一句话“Parents often expect their children to do better than they do…”(父母们期望他们的孩子能够比他们做得更好……)可以直接找到答,案。A项能够赚大钱;C项根据他们自己的意愿选择工作;D项不去做那些他们父母做不了的事文中没有涉及到这些内容,故本题答案为B。
3. The generation gap has become wider than before because of ______.
A.the increasing dependence of children on parents
B.the influence of traditional culture on children
C.the rapid changes of modem society
D.the missing of lifelong occupation
A B C D
C
[解析] 文章第四段第一句话“…the high speed of social changes deepens the gap.”(社会的高速变化加深了代沟。)即知答案为C。
4. In today's society, the knowledge of a lifetime ______.
A.is still very much valued
B.becomes out of date quickly
C.is essential for continuing family occupations
D.helps the young generation to find a better job
A B C D
B
[解析] 最后一段最后一句话“in your society today the knowledge of a lifetime may be out of use overnight.”(在我们的社会中,一辈子的知识可能在一夜之间就毫无用处了。)其中out of use就等于out of date意思是“落伍了,过时了”。
5. A proper title for this passage would be ______.
A.Parents' Viewpoints On Generation Gap
B.Relationship Between Family Members
C.Generation Gap Between the Young and the Old
D.Difference Between Traditional Culture and Modem Knowledge
Task 2 For some employers, the policy of lifelong employment is particularly important because it means that they can put money and effort into their staff(职员) training and make them loyal to the company. What they do is to select young people who have potential(潜能) and who can be trained. They then give the young people the kinds of skills that will make them suitable employees for the company. In other words, they adjust their training to their particular needs. One recently employed graduate says that she is receiving a great deal of valuable training from the company. "This means that I will be a loyal employee," she says, "And it also means that the company will want to keep me. I am an important investment for them. So the policy is a good one because it benefits both the employer and the employee." Recently, however, attitudes towards lifelong employment are beginning to change. Employees are slowly beginning to accept the idea that lifelong employment is not always in their best interest and that changing firms can have career advantages.
1. The purpose of lifelong employment is to ______.
A.adjust the needs of the company to its employees
B.make employees loyal to their company
C.select the best skilled young employees
D.keep the skilled staff satisfied
A B C D
B
[解析] 第一自然段的第一句的末尾部分“……they can put money and effort into their staff training and make them loyal to the company.”(他们投入资金和精力来进行员工培训以使他们对公司忠诚。)可以看出雇主们希望开展这项政策的目的是希望员工们对公司忠诚。A项调整公司对雇员的需求;C项选择最有才华的年轻人;D项使那些有技术的员工感到满意,文章内容并没有涉及,故本题答案为B。
2. By training its employees, a company can make them ______.
A.do their work more easily
B.more interested in their work
C.willing to invest money into the company
D.possess the necessary qualities for the job
A B C D
D
[解析] 第一自然段倒数第二句话“They then give the young people the kinds of skills that will make them suitable employees for the company.”可以推断出,“suitable employees for the company”就是指让员工拥有为公司服务所必备的一些素质,故本题答案为D。
3. Talking about the training she has received, a recently employed graduate has the view that ______.
A.it is still well-received by all the staff members today
B.it is valuable to the employer and the employees
C.it is helpful for attracting young employees
D.it is both useful and interesting
A B C D
B
[解析] 本题答案可以在第二自然段最后一句话“So the policy is a good one because it benefits both the employer and the employee.”(这项政策是很好的,因为他对雇主和雇员来说都是有益的。)这一政策对双方都是有利的。A、C、D三项与文章内容不符。
4. Attitudes towards lifelong employment are changing because ______.
[解析] 答案在最后一句话“…that changing firms call have career advantages.”(变换工作会有事业的优越性。)B项仅在一家公司供职是很无聊的;C项只有雇主才能从这种终身中获利;D项稳定的工作很少提供良好的机会,文中内容并没有涉及到这些内容,故本题答案为A。
5. The passage is mainly about ______.
A.lifelong training of employees
B.policies of lifelong employment
C.attitudes towards lifelong employment
D.employers' interest in lifelong employment
A B C D
C
[解析] 通过阅读全文可以看出文章讲述的是人们对于毕业生终生为一家公司工作这样一件事情的看法。
Task 3 Over a million people visit Hawaii (夏威夷) each year because of its beautiful weather and wonderful scenery(景色). The Hawaiian islands have very mild temperatures. For example, August, the hottest month, averages 78.4°F, while February, the coldest month, averages 71.9 °F. In addition, the rainfall in Hawaii is not very heavy because mountains on the north of each island stop incoming storms; for instance, Honolulu averages only 23 inches of rain per year. This beautiful weather helps tourists to enjoy Hawaii's wonderful natural scenery, from mountain waterfalls to fields of flowers and fruits. And Hawaii's beautiful beaches are everywhere--from the lovely Kona coast beaches on the large island of Hawaii to Waikiki Beach on Oahu. Warm sunshine and beautiful beaches--it is not surprising that so many people visit Hawaii each year. Are you going to join us? Don't miss the chance! Hawaii Famous for its: 1) 1 , and 2) 2 Average Temperature: ranging from 3 to 78.4 °F Annual rainfall in Honolulu: 4 Attractions for tourists: 5 and beautiful beaches
1.
beautiful weather
[解析] 从文章第一句话“….because of its beautiful weather and wonderful scenery!”中可直接找到答案,
[解析] 文中第四句话末尾处“Honolulu averages only 23 inches of rain per year。”可以找到这个答案。
5.
warm sunshine
[解析] 倒数第三句话“Warm sunshine and beautiful beaches…”清楚明了地指出了答案。
Task 4 A--answer phone B--burglar alarm C--date-stamp D--electronic display material E--headed paper F--office information system G--shorthand H--annual report I--registered delivery J--office automation K--time sheet L--computer package M--handbook N--waste basket O--card-index P--blueprint
1. 1 年度报告 1 电子显示材料
H、D
2. 2 计算机程序包 2 邮戳日期
L、C
3. 3 办公自动化 3 废纸篓
J、N
4. 4 印有信头的信纸 4 录音电话
E、A
5. 5 挂号邮件 5 办公室信息系统
I、F
Task 5 APPOINTMENTS YOUNG Italian girl, student, speaks English and French, seeks post in a school or family, giving lessons or looking after children. --Write Box L. 1367, The Daily--, London, E. C. 4. YOUNG man, once an officer, tired of uninteresting office work, is willing to go to any part of the world and to do anything legal; speaks several languages; drives all makes of cars; exciting work more important than salary. --Write Box F. 238, The Daily--, London, E.C. MARRIED couple wanted Gardener; country house 2 miles from Oxford, good bus service; family three adults, five children; wages £ 9; comfortable rooms with central heating. -- Write Box S, 754. The Daily--, London, E.C.
1. What kind of work is suitable for the Italian girl? Teach classes or _______________.
looking after children
2. What foreign languages does the Italian girl know? She knows _______________.
English and French
3. Why is the young man tired of his office work? Because it is _______________.
uninteresting
4. What does the young man think of salary? He thinks that salary is _______________ than exciting work
less important
5. What kind of helper are the married couple trying to find? They are trying to find _______________.
a gardener
Part Ⅳ Translation Directions: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (No. 61 to No. 64) is followed by four choices of suggested translation marked A, B, C and D. Make the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph ( No. 65) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
1. This is rather for your father to decide than for you.
A.这是你父亲的决定而不是你的决定。
B.这取决于你父亲的决定而你不该决定。
C.这件事情得由你父亲决定而不是你来决定。
D.这并不是为你而是为你的父亲才这样决定的。
A B C D
C
[解析] 翻译此句需要注意两点:一是for somebody to decide的意思是“让某人来决定”;二是rather……than的意思为“宁愿……而不”。
2. Great changes in a country's social structure have always caused stresses.
4. Most of us, from earliest school days, have been told that daydreaming is a waste of time.
A.我们大多数人从刚上学时就知道,空想就是浪费时间。
B.我们中许多人在学校里很早就知道,白日做梦就是浪费时间。
C.我们中大多数人在学校里早就知道,每天做梦都是浪费时间。
D.我们绝大多数早上学的人都知道,上课时开小差是浪费时间。
A B C D
A
[解析] 本句话中most of us应译为“我们中的大多数人”而不“许多人”;另外,earliest school days应该理解为“刚一上学”。
5. Production Planner Wanted Applicants for the post of Production Planner should be college graduates with at least two years' work experience in production management. Being fluent in English and excellent at mathematics are essential. Applicants must have strong communication and team building skill. Our company offers good salary and other benefits. Please send a complete resume in English with one recent photo and expected salary to Post Office Box 67809, Hong Kong.
[解析] 在翻译这段文字的时候,首先要注意这是一则招聘广告,因此要注意在文字的使用上尽量使用广告语言,在文体方面与原文保持一致。另外就是要注意一些关键词语的翻译,如:be fluent in…意为“在……很流利”;be excellent at…意为“在……很优秀”;essential意为“首要的,很重要的”;team building skills意为“团队组织能力”。
Part Ⅴ Writing Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Letter of Application according to the following instructions given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing in no less than 60 words on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
1. 说明:请以王曼丽的名义写一封求职信。 王曼丽,24岁,毕业于龙江技术学院,主修企业管理,各门课程都优良。学过速记与打字,速度各为每分钟90字和70字。请为她拟出一份给ABC公司的自荐信,希望能在该公司谋得总经理秘书一职。请注意书信的格式。写信的日期为2004年6月25日。 Words for reference: 技术学院 Technical College 企业管理 Business Administration 速记与打字 shorthand and typing
[参考范文] Application Letter My name is Wang Manli, 24 years old, graduating from Longjiang Technical College. I major in Business Administration and get an excellent achievement in all my lessons. I have ever learned shorthand and typing and the speed of each is 90 words and 70 words per minute respectively. I hope to be the secretary of the general manager of your company. Looking forward to receiving your reply. Sincerely yours, Wang Manli June 25th, 2004