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 responses. There are 4 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] I've got a piece of good news. Our basketball team won the game.
[解析] 说话者说我们篮球队获胜了,只有选项B是表示赞赏祝贺,其他选项都不适合。
Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 10 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.
A.Don't trouble her and let her finish the work alone.
B.Give her more time to finish the work.
C.Lend her a helping hand to finish the work with her.
D.Take her place to finish the work before noon.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] M: Do you remember the work has to be finished before noon? W: You don't mean I'I1 do it all by myself, do you? Q: What does the woman probably want the man to do?
2.
A.Yes, of course.
B.He is going the next day.
C.No, he is occupied today.
D.Yes, he's going with the woman.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] W: Are you going to the concert? M: I like to, but I won't have time until tomorrow. Q: Is the man going to the concert?
3.
A.He often stays in the gym.
B.He usually does aerobics.
C.He takes a walk at least forty minutes.
D.He jogs more than half an hour.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] W: You look healthy, David. Do you often go to the gym? M: Yes. I usually do aerobics for at least forty minutes. Q: Why does the man look healthy?
4.
A.He enjoys the book quite a lot.
B.He thinks it's a good book.
C.He doesn't like the book very much.
D.He agrees with the woman.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] W: It's really a good book, isn't it? M: But I got nothing from it. Q: What does the man think of the book?
5.
A.She doesn't want the man to ask for her help.
B.She will not let the man use her personal computer.
C.She will let the man use her personal computer.
D.She refuses the man's requirement.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] M: Would you mind if I use your personal computer? W: Of course not. Q: What does the woman mean by saying that?
[听力原文] W: What would you like to drink? M: I used to drink tea a lot. But now I prefer coffee. Q: What would the man like to drink now?
7.
A.He agrees with it.
B.He disagrees with it.
C.He doesn't care about it.
D.He will think of it carefully.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] W: I want to ask for leave, Mr. Brown. M: How can you leave at that important moment? Q: What's the man's attitude to the woman's request?
8.
A.Two.
B.Three.
C.Four.
D.Six.
A B C D
D
[听力原文] M: Linda, how many subjects will you choose this term? W: I've chosen four. But I have decided to choose two more. Q: How many subjects will Linda probably learn this term?
9.
A.In a factory.
B.In a clinic.
C.In a park.
D.In a theater.
A B C D
B
[听力原文] M: Doctor, I'm wondering how to take the medicine. W: Three times a day after meals. Q: Where does this dialogue probably take place?
10.
A.Shop assistant and customer.
B.Boss and worker.
C.Teacher and student.
D.Friends.
A B C D
A
[听力原文] W: Well, 50 dollars, right? Here you are. M: Thanks. Here is the change. And if the size is not right, please do come back to change. 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: Welcome to Britain. May I see your passport, please? W: Sure, here you are. M: Thank you. How long do you plan to be here? W: About six months. M: Where will you be staying? W: Mostly in Birmingham, but of course I'll visit some other places, such as London, Oxford and Cambridge. M: Fine, now I have to check your luggage. W: OK, I have two suitcases. M: What do you have in them? W: Nothing but personal belongings. M: All right. Hope you have a nice stay in Britain. W: Thank you.
[听力原文] M: Good morning. Will you book a plane ticket to London for me? W: Yes, sir. What time would you like to leave? M: Next Tuesday, if possible. W: That'll be the 21st of December. M: Yes, that's right. W: There are several flights available. M: Would you cheek what flights are available on the 21st of December? W: All right. Let me check it over. M: Morning flights will be perfect. W. Yes, sir. There is a flight available on that day, at 10:00 a.m. M: Fine. I'll take that flight, then. W: 10:00 a.m. I'll fix your ticket. M: When do I cheek in? W: You must be there by 9:00 a.m. M: Thank you.
What does the conversation talk about?
2.
A.Wife and husband.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Clerk and guest.
D.Employer and employee.
A B C D
C
[听力原文] What's the relationship between the two speakers?
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. Chess is played by two people who sit on 1 sides of a checked chessboard. Each player starts the game with sixteen pieces (an "army") set in fixed 2 on the board. There are six different kinds of pieces, each one is allowed to move across the boards in a certain way. Players 3 moving their pieces to try to capture the opponent's pieces. The king of the game is to trap the opponent's principal piece into a position where it cannot escape. When this 4 , the advancing player says Checkmate. If the opposite player cannot find an escape for the king, the 5 wins the game.
[听力原文] Chess is played by two people who sit on opposite sides of a checked chessboard. Each player starts the game with sixteen pieces (an "army") set in fixed positions on the board. There are six different kinds of pieces, each one is allowed to move across the boards in a certain way. Players take turns moving their pieces to try to capture the opponent's pieces. The king of the game is to trap the opponent's principal piece into a position where it cannot escape. When this occurs, the advancing player says Checkmate. If the opposite player cannot find an escape for the king, the first player wins the game.
2.
positions
3.
take turns
4.
occurs
5.
first player
Part Ⅱ Vocabulary & 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. Mr. Smith used to smoke ______ but he has given it up recently.
7. With the worldwide oil crisis, the price of oil ______ recently.
A.has been raised
B.have been risen
C.had fallen behind
D.had been broken down
A B C D
A
[解析] 本题考查动词词义的用法辨析及时态、语态。选项中的动词只有raise为及物动词。选项B中的rise为不及物动词,且主谓不一致,因为主语the price of oil为第三人称单数,谓语应该用has;选项C、D为不及物动词短语,不能用于被动语态,时态也不对。
8. It suddenly occurred to me that we could ______ the police for help.
A.ask
B.look
C.tell
D.meet
A B C D
A
9. Some people apparently have an almost unbelievable ability to ______ with the right answer.
A.come up
B.look up
C.put up
D.bring up
A B C D
A
[解析] 考查知识点:短语come up with的含义。该短语的意思提出、想出”。译文:显然,有些人几乎难以置信地能够想出正确答案。
10. I consider him to be the only one of all my friends that ______ me.
A.understand
B.understands
C.understood
D.understanding
A B C D
B
[解析] 我认为他是我所有朋友中唯一理解我的人。that指代the only one of all my friends,所以定语从句中动词用understands。
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 (grow)______ of online shopping is producing a great change on daily behavior.
growth
2. When we were young, we had already learnt that life (be) ______ dependent on air and water.
is
3. After ______ (treat) specially, this kind of metal can be used in bridge construction.
treated
4. When she got back from the South, Susan had her car (wash) ______ thoroughly.
washed
[解析] Susan had her car后应用V-ed形式,her car与wash有一种逻辑上的被动关系,通常有“请某人做……”的含义。
5. The secretary and headmaster of our school ______ (be) presiding over the meeting.
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 1 to 5. 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. D. H. Lawrence was born in a working class family in 1885 when England was at the full development of its industry. His father was a coal miner, so he knew what it was like to be poor. But his mother struggled hard to help her children get better chances than his father had. Lawrence became a teacher, and so escaped the mining world of his father. But he never forgot it. He wrote many stories about the life of the miner's family, including his most famous novel Sons and Lovers, which is a portrait of Lawrence's own life. Many of his stories and novels are on men who work down the mines. He once said of the men in the coal mines: "Here in this terrible hell, the men are most happy." He meant the comradeship of the miners, the fact that they lived simply, without wishes for power, without money, without health.
1. D. H. Lawrence was ______.
A.a coal miner
B.a teacher of English
C.an English writer
D.anyone but a miner
A B C D
C
2. When Lawrence was young, ______.
A.his mother was a teacher
B.his father had no work
C.his family was not rich
D.his family was not poor
A B C D
C
3. Who made Lawrence have such a good chance to become a writer?
A.His mother.
B.His father.
C.His novels.
D.His friends.
A B C D
A
4. From the passage, we know the miners lived ______.
A.a rich and happy life
B.a poor and sad life
C.a poor but happy life
D.without any hope
A B C D
C
5. What do we know about Lawrence after he became a teacher?
A.He wrote many novels and stories.
B.He worked with miners in his spare time.
C.He escaped from the mines where his family lived.
D.He learned how to write stories from a famous writer.
A B C D
A
Task 2 Directions: After reading it, you will find 3 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1 to 3. 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. Which of the following opening hours is TRUE for the book fair?
A.From 10 am to 10 pm on February 14, 2013.
B.From 10 am to 8 pm on February 15, 2013.
C.From 8 am to 6 pm on February 16, 2013.
D.From 12 pm to 8 pm on February 17, 2013.
A B C D
B
[解析] 此题是问下面哪个时间书展是开放的。根据招贴广告(左上),书展的开放时间是:10 am to 8 pm, February 14—16, 2013和12 pm to 6 pm February 17, 2013。选项中B.From 10 am to 8 pm on February 15, 2013是正确答案。
2. The lowest price for the goods in the book fair is ______.
A.1 dollar
B.half a dollar
C.25 cents
D.14 cents
A B C D
C
[解析] 此题是问书展上,商品的最低价格是多少。根据广告中Prices starting at 25 cents(起价25美分),那么C.25 cents是答案。
3. Where is the book fair held?
A.In a library.
B.In a bookstore.
C.In a local college.
D.At a village.
A B C D
D
[解析] 此题是问书展在哪儿举行。根据招贴广告中Located at Dal-Rich Village(位于达尔富村),答案是D.At a village。
Task 3 Directions: Read the following passage. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 1 to 5 (in no more than 3 words) in the table below. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
Recruitment
Our company is Xianghe Automobile Company and we are seeking for a mature and competent secretary whose main responsibility is to report to the general manager. The applicant should be skillful in organization work, shorthand and data processing, good at computer and fluent in English. Besides, the applicants should have at least two-year working experience and can work well with different colleagues. The company will offer excellent opportunities for personal development, a wide range of benefits and good career development opportunities. The salary will be in accord with qualifications, beginning at a minimum of $2,500 per month. The opportunity for this post is equal for both women and men. Interviews will be held on Monday to Friday, from June 14th to 18th. Resumes together with a photo are requested to mail to: Human resource department Xianghe Automobile Company PO Box 650 Windsor. Ontario M60358
Recruitment
The company is seeking for a 1 secretary. The applicants should have at least 2 working experience and can work well with different colleagues. The company will provide a wide range of benefits and good 3 . The beginning salary is at a minimum of 4 . Interviews will be held on Monday to Friday, from June 5 .
1.
mature and competent
[解析] 从原文“we are seeking for a mature and competent secretary”可得到答案。
2.
two-year
[解析] 从原文“the applicants should have at least two-year working experience”可得到答案。
3.
career development opportunities
[解析] 从原文“...a wide range of benefits and good career development opportunities. ...”可得到答案。
4.
$2,500 per month
[解析] 从原文“...beginning at a minimum of$2,500 per month...”可得到答案。
5.
14th to 18th
[解析] 从原文“Interviews will be held on Monday to Friday, from June 14th to 18th”可得到答案。
Task 4 Directions: 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, 1 through 5, 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: After reading it, you are required to complete the answers that follow the questions (No. 1 to No. 5). You should write your answers (in no more than 3 words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Dear Neighbor, I am pleased to announce the June 15 opening of Jim's FIX-IT SHOP. If the name suggests to you that Jim can repair just about anything, you are right. Washing machines, business tools, bicycles, motors, and even writing cases. I shall tell you in advance how much it will cost and when the job will be completed. So the next time something is out of order, do not throw it away. Bring it in for a free check to: Jim's FIX-IT SHOP 416 Park Avenue Phone: 214368 Hours: 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Yours sincerely, Jim Baker Jim Baker
1. What is the name of the shop? ______.
Jim's FIX-IT SHOP
[解析] 信中第一段第一句“opening of Jim's FIX-IT SHOP”直接点明答案。
2. What can Jim do for the neighbors? Jim can ______ about anything.
repair
[解析] 信中第一段最后一句... Jim can repair just about anything,表明吉姆可以为邻居修理东西。
3. What is the Jim's attitude if there is something wrong with a neighbor's bicycle? He will give it a ______.
free check
[解析] 信中第三段最后一句bring it in for a free check(将它带来进行免费检测),因此free check是正确的。
4. What is the letter about? It is a notice of his shop's ______.
opening
[解析] 信中第一段第一句opening of Jim's FIX-IT SHOP就是答案。
5. What did Jim Baker promise to tell in advance? He will tell the ______ and the completion time of the repair in advance.
price
[解析] 信中第二段最后一句I shall tell you in advance how much it will cost,其中how much it will cost等同于price。
Part Ⅳ Translation—English into Chinese Directions: This part, numbered 1 to 5, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (No. 1 to No. 4) is followed by three choices of suggested translation marked A, B, and C. Make the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. And then write your translation of the paragraph (No. 5) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.
1. Not only I but also Jane and May are tired of having one meeting after another.
A.我,珍妮和玛丽都很疲倦,无法在一次会议后再参加一次会议。
B.一个会议接着一个会议,不仅我厌烦,珍妮和玛丽也都厌烦。
C.不仅我,还有珍妮和玛丽有开不完的会,搞得筋疲力尽。
A B C
B
2. Although he designed buildings throughout the world, he was perhaps best known for his work in Japan.
A.尽管他所设计的建筑遍布世界各地,但他最为人熟知的作品可能还是在日本。
B.尽管他曾为世界上很多地方设计过建筑,但其最好的作品可能还是在日本。
C.虽然作为一名建筑设计师他曾在世界各地工作过,但是他最了解的还是日本的情况。
A B C
A
[解析] 本句的考查点:be best known for以……最为人熟知,for后面的宾语是his work in Japan他在日本的作品,连起来是“他最为人熟知的是其在日本的作品”。
3. This book is written to supply the material on biological chemistry to freshmen students. ______
A.本书的写作目的是给大一学生提供生物化学方面的材料。
B.本书是为新学生提供生物化学原料而写。
C.写本书是为了供给大一学生生物化学方面的材料。
A B C
A
4. When having an interview, always carry your personal data with you so that you can readily offer details your future employers want to know.
A.面试时个人数据要准备好以便让你未来的雇主随时了解他们要知道的详情。
B.面试时把个人情况带去以便随时回答你未来雇主询问有关你的详情的问题。
C.面试时随身携带个人资料以便随时提供你未来的雇主想要了解的详细情况。
A B C
C
[解析] carry sth. with sb.:随身携带;此句中的details后面是一个定语从句,省略了关系代词which或that。
1. All items for which we have quoted are made from very best quality leather and can be supplied in a range of designs and colors wide enough to meet the requirements of a fashionable trade such as yours.
我们报价的商品都是用最优质的皮革制造,式样繁多,颜色多样,足以适应你们这样一个时尚行业的需求。
Part Ⅴ Writing
1. Directions:This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to fill in the Telephone Message according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet. 说明:假定你是秘书Helen,请按下列内容填写给经理Mr. Green的电话留言。 内容:1.来电人:ABC公司Mr. Peter Smith。 2.来电时间:6月20日上午10:00。 3.来电内容:因临时被派往纽约参加研讨会,Mr. Peter Smith下周三不能如期赴约, 特来电表示歉意。希望您收到留言后尽早回电给他,另约会面时间。 Words for Reference: 研讨会 seminar