2003年12 月B级真题

高等学校英语应用能力考试PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGES考生注意事项一、将校名、姓名、学校代号、准考证号和试卷代号填写在答题纸上。

二、所有答案均应做在答题纸上，写在试卷上的答案一律无效。

三、客观题必须用2B铅笔填写；主观题可以用钢笔或圆珠笔填写。

注意保持答题纸卷面整洁、清楚。

四、多项选择题每题只能选一个答案，多选作答错处理。

选定答案后，在相应字母的中间划一条横线。

划线的浓度要盖过字母的底色。

五、考试时间为120分钟。

考试结束时，把试卷、答题纸和翻译/作文纸放在桌面上。

监考人员收卷后考生才可离开。

答题指示1.本试卷是严格按照最新修订的高职高专教育英语课程教学基本要求和考试大纲，由全国高等学校英语教学命题研究组审核，程信舜、刑怡主编。

该试卷针对性强，预测、解析权威性高，是考前模拟，强化训练之精品。

2.本套试卷共11套试题，建议考生每周做一套。

3.自测时间可安排在上午或下午，不间断地进行120分钟，自主做题，不看答案。

4.将心态调整到临战状态，与进考场无异。

5.结束后，请认真对照标准答案，自己评分并填好下表。

然后找出自己的薄弱环节，在以后的复习中进行重点突破。

2003年12月试卷（PRETCO）及试题详解Part I Listening Comprehension (15minutes) Directions : This part is to test your listening ability .It consists of 3 sections.Section A (1×5=5分)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 shoulddecide on the correct answer 5 from the 4 choices marked A),B),C)and D)givenin your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.Example :You will hear : Mr. Smith is not in , could you please give him a message?You will read :A) I’m not sure.B) You’re right.C) Yes , certainly.D)That’s interesting.From the question we learn that the speaker is asking the listener to leave a message .Therefore ,C)Yes ,certainly is the correct answer .You should mark C)on the Answer Sheet.[A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1. A)He is working as a lawyer. C)He is living in a small town.B)He has a big family. D)He is leaving by bus .2. A)Yes ,please give it to me. C)No ,I can take it myself.B)Sorry ,I can't help you. D)Sure .Here you are.3. A)Yes ,you can drive it. C)Should I go with you?B)No .Everything is fine. D)Take your time .There is no hurry.4. A)Yes ,I got it. C)It's interesting.B)No ,I don't have it . D)It begins at 6:00.5. A)I don't like taking a taxi. C)I came here by bus.B)It's difficult to park here. D)I agree with you.Section B (1x5=5分)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 .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)give in your test paper .Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.6. A)He had a class. C)He broke a glass .B)He accepted a task. D)He took a bath.7. A)She was happy. C)She was tired.B)She was sad. D)She was sick.8. A)It's hot . C)It's snowing.B)It's cold. D)It's raining.9. A)Different. C)Boring.B)Exciting. D)Interesting10.A)Go to work. C)See a doctor.B)Visit a friend. D)Take a rest.Section C (1X5=5分)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. Duringthe second reading, you are required to put the words or phrases that you hear on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.Many cultures have different ideas about why people catch colds. For example, in the United States, some people think that you catch cold if your __11_ get cold. So, mothers tell small children to wear ____12__boots (靴子)in the winter. In other places, including parts of the Middle East, some people believe that strong winds cause cold. So, on trains and buses, people usually don't like to sit __13___ open windows. In parts of Europe, some people think that wearing wet clothes will give you a cold. They say that after you go ___14__, you should quickly put on dry clothes. Today, scientists know that colds are caused by viruses(病毒). But the old ideas are still very strong, and many people still follow them to __15___getting ill.Patr11 Vocabulary &Structure (15 minutes) 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 (0.5X10=5分)Direction:There are 10 incomplete statements here, each with a blank. 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 .16.It was in China ______the agreement was signed .A)what C)whereB)which D)that17.When the old lady is alone in the house ,her dog makes her feel ___and relaxed.A)safe C)healthyB)lonely D)angry18.It makes no difference to me _____ Mr. Smith will come or not .A)when C)thatB)whether D)how19.I't reported that the police are _____the area for the criminal(罪犯).A)processing C)searchingB)operating D)handling20.He bought an expensive coat _____he had no job .A)although C)unlessB)since D)till21.She has _____her mind and is going to Canada instead of Japan.A)exchanges C)decidedB) changed D)made22.The ____the proposal is considered ,the worse it appears .A)carefully C)more carefullyB)much carefully D)most carefully23.When applying for a job, you have to ____a resume .A) get off C) put outB) take away D) hand in24.It is important that the committee _____ about the project at once .A) be informed C) will be informedB) is informed D) being informed25.He ______several jackets and finally picked out a blue one .A) went on C)tried onB) took on D)got onSection B (1x10=10分)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.26. It is never too late for anyone (learn) ________.27. I want to rent a new apartment that is (comfortable) _______than this one.28. Did you have any difficulty (get) _______a visa to Britain?29. I have decided to accept their (invite) ________to pay a visit to their factory.30. Give the application to the man (sit) _______at that desk, please.31. He seemed very young, but he was (real)_______older than all of us.32. As soon as I (get) ______home, it started to rain heavily.33. John's performance in this exam made us feel rather (disappoint) ______.34. If I (not drink) _______so much coffee yesterday afternoon, I would have been able to sleepwell last night .35. It was (luck) _______indeed for Mr. Fox to have changed his flight and arrived safe.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Directions: This part is to test you 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 I (2x5=10分)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), D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Tokyo (东京）is one of the most confusing cities in the world . Over 20 million people live and work in the Tokyo area, and many world-famous companies have their offices there .But most streets don't have names .So how can you find your way in Tokyo?Most people in Tokyo are very good at giving directions. They can usually explain how toget to their home or their office from the nearest train station. People in Tokyo often use maps when they give directions. Advertisements in newspapers or magazines, for example, usually have a small map to help you find the company. If you're going to visit someone's house, it's a good idea to go ask the person to draw, or fax you, a map of the local area. If you get lost, the best idea is to go to a police station. In Japan, each neighborhood has a small police station, and the police officers there have a map of all the buildings in the area . Giving directions is an important part of their job.36. Tokyo is a confusing city mainly because ______.A) it has a very large populationB)most streets don't have namesC)people in Tokyo are bad at giving directionsD)too many famous companies have their offices there37. What can do if one is going to visit a Japanese in Tokyo?A) One can wait for him at the nearest railway station.B) One can put on an advertisement to inform him .C) One can look at the newspaper for his address.D) One can ask him to draw or send a map .38. In Tokyo, the best way for you to find out directions is to _____.A) ask a police officer for helpB) buy a map in a bookstoreC) go into someone's house and askD) get someone to draw a map for you39. Why can the police help you to find out directions within a neighborhood?A) They can fax you a map of the neighborhood.B) They often visit each house in the neighborhood.C) They know the name of each street in the neighborhood.D) They have a map of all the buildings in the neighborhood.40. What is the best title for this passage?A) Traveling in Japan C) Finding Your Way in TokyoB) How to Draw a Map D) The Largest City in the WorldTask 2 (2x5=10分)Directions:This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.An e-book, also known as an electronic (电子的)book ,is an electronic version (版本) of a print book that you can download (下载)and read . What you need in order to read an e-book is an E-book Reader, which is a kind of free software used by your computer. Make sure you have the proper Reader before you download your e-book from the Internet .The software allows you to turn the words on the screen into proper size you like .It also helps you turn pages and change your choice of viewing .E-books are a fun alternative to regular books .You can download them to any computer , including your portable (便携式)computer so you can take them with you when you travel ,and create your own library of hundreds of titles. Best of all, when you order ane-book ,there is no waiting and no shipping or handling charges .The amount of time it takes to download your e-book depends on the speed of your connection and the size your e-book .41. From this passage, we know that an e-book ______A) can be read by any reader who has a computerB) should be read with the help of a special kind of softwareC) is a print form of a book often found in librariesD) can be downloaded by turning on the computer42. The E-book Reader is useful for _______.A) turning a print book into an electronic versionB) developing an e-book in a portable computerC) downloading an e-book from the InternetD) finding fun alternatives to an e-book43. From this passage, we can learn that _______.A) reading an e-book involves a lot of troubleB) the ordered e-book have to be shipped to youC) you can order an e-book from the E-book ReaderD) travelers can create an e-book on a portable computer44.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A) An e-book can be obtained through the Internet.B) The size of the words in an e-book cannot be changed.C) An e-book is ordered in the same way as a print book.D) One has to pay some money to get an E-book Reader.45. Which of the following would be the best TITLE of the passage?A) Choices of E-booksB) Advantages of E-booksC) Introduction to E-booksD) Importance of E-booksTask3 (1x5=5分)Directions: The following is a passage about how to write a business memo .After reading it ,you should complete the information by filing in the blanks (in no more than 3words )marked 46 through 50 in the table below.The business memo (备忘录)is probably the most frequently used communication within a company. It is called an intra-company communication because it is used by people in their own company or organization. They change to letters, however, when they write message to people who do not work for their company. A memo creates a written record that may or may not be filed, depending on the receiver and the subject. As you know ,spoken messages may be misunderstood or forgotten. A memo, however, becomes a record that does much to ensure the complete communication between the sender and the receiver. The standard form of a memo frequently carries a pre-printed series of items :To , From ,Date, and Subject .The first two items include the names of the receiver and the sender. A well-written subject line tells the reader the key topic or topics the memo is about.Business MemoFunction: for communication within a ___46_____Purpose: 1) to keep a ___47_____2) to ___48____the complete communicationItems involved: 1) Receiver2) ____49____3) Date4) ____50_____Task 4 (0.5x10=5分)Directions: The following is a list of Sign Language .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 51 through 55.DirectoryA. .........................................................BankingB. .........................................................Business OpportunityC. .........................................................CareerD. ........................................................Continuing EducationE. puterF. ..........................................................Customer ServiceG. ...........................................................DriversH. ..........................................................Employment AgenciesI. ...........................................................GeneralJ. ernment OpportunitiesK. .........................................................InsuranceL. ..........................................................ManagementM. .........................................................Medical TreatmentN. ..........................................................OfficeO. ........................................................Restaurant/HotelP. ...........................................................SalesQ. ..........................................................ServiceR. .........................................................Skilled/TechnicalExample: (R)熟练的/技术性的（K）保险51、（）销售（）医疗52、（）就业机构（）客户服务53、（）商业机会（）管理54、（）饭店/旅馆（）银行业55、（）继续教育（）概述Task 5 (1x5=5分)Directions: The following is an advertisement .After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow (No.56 through No. 60). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than 3 words )on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.REA's Problem Solver Books. Designed to save students hours of time in finding solutions to problems .. Include every type of problems that might be given in exams.. All problems are worked out with detailed step-by-step illustrations(说明).Over 1,000 pages in each book.. Each book is the first of its kind ever produced in its field .Outlines of each book are givenon the inside pages of this announcement.If books cannot be ordered through your teacher, use the ordering form attached to this announcement and mail it directly to us at REA ( Research &Education Association ). REA makes it a point to fill orders from teachers and students immediately. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, you may return the book within 30 days after you receive it ,and we will give you a full refund(退款)。