2012年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试A级真题
Part II Structure (15 minutes) Section A16. When I am away _____ business, I contact my office every day by email.A. withB. ofC. onD. to17. In addition to economic considerations, there are other reasons _____ people worklong hours.A. whatB. whyC. whenD. where18. There may be a need for retraining if you expect employees _____ newtechnology.A. usingB. useC. to useD. used19. A survey suggests that nearly one in six children has difficulty _____ to talk.A. to learnB. learningC. learnD. learnt20. It was in their London branch _____ we met and discussed the issue.A. thatB. whichC. howD. what21. The decision about such a big project can not be made _____ each member of theboard agrees.A. ifB. unlessC. thoughD. as22. There was no proof to show that Charles had committed the crime, _____ he wasset free.A. butB. forC. orD. so23. Medical accidents _____ by drugs have attracted much attention in that country.A. causingB. to be causedC. be causedD. caused24. No sooner _____ than I realized I’d left the document at home.A. have we sat downB. had we sat downC. we had sat downD. we sat down25. the sales department of a company is engaged in _____ the products and makingprofits.A. sellingB. sellC. being soldD. having soldSection B26. All the staff of the company (work) _______ very hard last year and 15% moreprofit was gained.27. Among the major products (import) _______ by Malaysia were iron and steel, andmedical instruments.28. Business and professional services (list) _______ in the Yellow Pages.29. Nokia’s mobile phone market share in China (fall) _______ to its lowest levelsince 2005.30. To her (disappoint) _______, the girl was denied the job she had applied for.31. While (study) _______ at college, he got to know the professor and learned a lotfrom him.32. Communication via eye contact seems to be (particular) _______ important insome cases.33. As more customers will attend the meeting, we need to prepare some (addition)_______ chairs.34. These apartments allow older people to keep their (independent) _______, whilehaving medical care available.35. Many people find telephone interviews (difficult)_______ than face-to-faceinterviews.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Task 1Although buses tend to be slower than the subway for traveling around New York City, there are many reasons to use the bus while visiting New York City: They tend to service areas of Manhattan that are not located close to subway lines.Buses offer the added advantage of being able to see various areas of Manhattan While you ride.How Much Does the Bus Cost?Fare is $2.25 and can be paid with a MetroCard or coins (no dollar bills, no pennies).A free transfer to another bus or the subway within 2 hours is available if you paid with a MetroCard.If you pay cash you can ask for a transfer, but it is only good for transferring to another bus (not to the subway) within 2 hours.Getting On and Off the BusYou must wait for buses at designated (指定的) bus stops.As you see the bus approaching your stops, you can put your arm out to indicate to the driver that you want to board the bus.Enter the bus through the front doors and pay your fare.Take a seat or move toward the back of the bus to make room for other people boarding the bus.To request a stop: Pull the cord or press the black band near the windows. A ―Stop Requested‖ light will be on immediately at the front of the bus.36. Compared with buses, the subway for traveling around New York City is likelyto be__________.A) fasterB) slowerC) more expensiveD) more convenient37. One advantage of traveling by bus is that you can ___________.A) book a comfortable seatB) buy your ticket in advanceC) transfer to the subway freelyD) see different areas of Manhattan38. Passengers can pay their bus fare ___________.A) with penniesB) with dollar billsC) with a MetroCardD) with a credit card39. To indicate to the driver that you want to board the stop, you may __________.A) put your arm outB) shows your ticketC) go to the back doorD) wave your MetroCard40. To ask for a stop while riding a bus, you may __________.A) raise your handB) move toward the front doorC) press the black band near the windowsD) turn off the ―Stop Requested‖ light immediatelyTask 2Marketing furniture to the public can be challenging for a small business owner. Consumers buy furniture pieces only occasionally. However, there are several furniture promotion ideas that can be used to help you reach your target market.One thing you can do is to talk with real estate (房地产) agents to allow you to display your furniture in a new home or open house setting. This is a good way to reach a key target market – new home buyers – who may need new furniture for their future homes. Increasing foot traffic (顾客流量) is also important for a furniture store. To get more people to the store, you can advertise a raffle event (抽奖活动). This event can be promoted in your local media and through direct mail campaigns or front door advertisements to generate more interest.In tough economic times, small business owners often suffer most as a result of slow consumer spending. To fight back against this, you have to make it easier of your customers to buy furniture. If you can, offer in-store financing, or drop the interest rate on your company’s credit terms, Consider lowering your prices and holding two-for-one events to arouse more consumer interest.41. Why is it a challenge for small businesses to sell furniture to the public？A) The style of furniture changes fast.B) Their furniture is often old-fashioned.C) People buy furniture only occasionally.D) The public’s taste for furniture is different.42. According to the writer, it is a good way for small business owners to sell theirfurniture by .A) improving after-sales serviceB) reducing the advertising expensesC) providing free delivery of furnitureD) displaying the furniture in a new home43. To get more customers to your store, you are advised to .A) advertise a raffle eventB) visit your local customersC) have longer business hoursD) improve local traffic conditions44. The purpose of holding two-for-one events is to .A) offer in-store financingB) lower the furniture’s costC) attra ct consumers’ interestD) reduce the advertising budget45. The passage is mainly about .A) furniture designingB) furniture promotionC) furniture store decorationD) furniture production processTask 3Welcome to is the UK’s leading internet bookseller. It is an online bookshop with a range of over two million book titles. We offer discounts of 30% or over on our books and we deliver books worldwide. You can order online or contact us via email. We are a team of knowledgeable and very helpful booksellers and we stock books from the UK and USA.We offer a huge range of books available for delivery within 48 hours. We use the global airmail system including special express services to deliver from our UK distribution centre. Economical distribution is key to our business. We will keep you informed by email about the status of your order including delivery. We supply private individuals, schools and organizations all over the world. Enjoy the best possible online book-buying experience with .If you can’t find what you are looking for, then use the search or advanced search to find the book you require. Follow us on Twitter@UKBookstore.Task 4A —— Bank loanB —— Business planC —— Investment returnD —— Consumer price indexE —— Cost controlF —— Contract workerG —— Customer loyaltyH —— Daughter companyI —— Parent company J —— Import DutyK —— Price ControlL —— Sales TaxM —— Cash flowN —— Mail OrderO ——Factory PriceP —— Contract of employment Q —— Employment LawExamples: ( I ) 母公司( Q ) 劳工法51.（）成本控制（）消费者物价指数52.（）子公司（）进口关税53.（）邮购（）销售税54.（）客户忠诚度（）成本控制55.（）就业合同（）出厂价Task 5Welcome to London! With over 80 stops, 3 main sightseeing routes and countless photo opportunities, The Original Tour really is the finest way to seeLondon and her landmarks. Sit back, relax and take in the sights, sounds andwonderful views of the city, both ancient and modern. 24-hour bus tour tickets are available online.Yellow RouteThis route takes you to the best of London’s sights, beginning from Buckingham Palace and finished at Westminster Abbey (教堂). Get the most out of your visit witha fun English-guided commentary (解说词) provided by our professional tour hosts.Red RouteThis is highly recommended for overseas visitors and children. It takes in all of London’s popular attractions and offers ente rtaining commentaries in a choice of languages. Children can also enjoy our super Kids’ Channel.Blue RouteOn this route guests can enjoy the delights of London’s top museums and shopping districts introduced through the digital commentary, including the special children’s channel.56. What is the finest way to see London and her landmarks?57. Where can travelers buy bus tour tickets in London?They can buy the tickets .58. What kind of commentary is provided for the tourists on the Yellow Route?A fun commentary.59. Which route is strongly recommended for overseas travelers?The Route.60. What are the main attractions on the Blue Route?Top museums and .Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes) 61. The shipment has been overdue for quite a long time and we have not heard any newsabout it from you.A) 货物装运已逾期很久，我们却至今没有收到你方有关装运的任何消息。
12月高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(含答案详解)之欧阳语创编
高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(2015年12月)Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: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 Dgiven in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Example: You will hear:You will read: A. New York City. B. An evening party.C. An air trip.D. The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C. An air trip is the correct answer. You should mark C on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. [A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1.A) The price of the product. C) The delivery ofhis order.B)The charge of the service. D) The packing of the goods.2.A)Giving a lecture. C) Preparing a party.B)Taking an interview. D) Having an exam.3.A) Its food is delicious. C) It is close to his office.B)Its price is reasonable. D) It provides good service.4.A)By sea. B) By air . C) By train. D) By truck.5.A) Asking the way. C) Buying air tickets.B) Renting a car. D) Booking hotel rooms. Section BDirection:This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.There are 2 recordedconversations 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.Conversation 16.A) Open a new shoe store. C) Invite the woman to his company.B)Participate in a trade fair. D) Pace an order with the woman.7.A) An advertising brochure. C) An invitation letter.B)A price list. D) A few samples. Conversation 28.A) At a hotel. C) In a restaurant.B) At the airport. D) In a bank.9. A) To buy a ticket. C) To place an order.B) To book a taxi. D) To make an appointment.10. A) By 7:00. C) By 9:00.B) By 8:00. D) By 10:00.Section CDirections:In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrase 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.Now listen to the passage.An interviewer sometimes starts with an open-ended question like Could you tell me something about yourself?It is a way to break the ice and make you feel11during the interview. It is alsoa way for the interviewer to know more about your personality to help him or her to12if you are a good fit for the job.It is not a good idea to talk too much about yourself because the interviewer doesn’t want to know everything about you. But on the other hand, telling13can make him or her wonder why you aren’t more open. So it’s a good idea to share some14 .These interests may not15your work. Section DDirections: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 readtwo times. When you hear a question .you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.16.What does the speaker talk about first in his speech?The speaker first givesabout his company.17. What are the main products of the company?Clothing,and household products.18. How long has the company been in business?Over.19. Where can people find job openings at Family Dollar?On its .20. How can people apply for the jobs?They can make their application .Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: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.21. the investigation, the committee published the report on the cause of the accident.A)CompletedB) Having completedC) CompletingD)To have completed22.The report shows that over half of the women are suffering second-hand smoke at the workplace.A)in B) for C) on D) from23.Our goal is to fulfill the needs of our clients,challenging they may be.A)however B) whenever C)whereverD)whatever24.Only after the secretary saw the train disappear insightthe railway station.A)he leaves B) has he left C)he left D) did he leave25.Ifthey had worked harder, theythe project ahead oftime.A) will finish B) would have finished C)have finished D)had finished26.The company has decided to sponsor theexhibition, helps to promote its image.A) that B) whoC) whatD)which27.The newly appointed manager is said to be neitherflexible easy to get along with.A) or B) and C)norD) but28. salaries may not be high, working as a nursingassistant does have some other benefits.A)Unless B) While C) As D) Since29.How we pack the products has a significantimpactthe cost of logistics.A) of B) onC) to D)with30. Impressed me most about the school is how it wasdesigned to support both the studentsand the community.A) What B) ThatC)This D) Which Section BDirections: 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.31.For the sake of our long-term (cooperate), we may consider reducing the price by 10per cent.32. Here you will find some (value) resources to help you develop communication skills.33. Driving has long been thought of as (efficient) than flying, but according to new research, that is no longer the case.34. Quotations and samples will (send) to you as soon as we receive your specific inquiries.35. After (receive)your loan from us, if you are not completely satisfied with your experience, please contact us.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) 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 1Directions: 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.In giving a business presentation, many speakers think that if their idea is strong, their audience will get it readily. They feel discouraged when the audience is unable to understand their presentations. That happens a lot especially when technical experts are invited to make a product presentation to a group of users.What can we do to make a business presentation easier to understand? In my view, good presentations have always been simple and visual. In an effective business presentation, the fewer the points, the betterthe message gets passed on. You focus on the depth of coverage instead of the width(广度) of coverage. Additionally, you make your ideas visual and relevant, so the message is understood better and remembered longer. Great business presenters relate their ideas and concepts to their audience by using simple, powerful diagrams instead of relying on text-based slides. In fact, drawing diagrams forces a presenter to make the idea clear even at the preparation stage. It is impossible to draw a diagram when you are not clear about an idea. When your idea is clear, it is easier to transfer it. Most audiences understand a diagram faster and remember it longer. This possibly explains why most of the memorable presentations have been visual in nature.36.Many speakers believe that the stronger their idea,.A)the more powerful their speech will beB)the more meaningful their speech will beC)the more easily the audience will understand itD)the harder the audience will find it to follow37.Why are you advised to give fewer points in yourpresentation?A)To pass on the messages better. C) To allow audience to take notes.B)To avoid wasting too much time. D) To leave more time for questions.38.The speaker can help the audience remember the message longer by.A) displaying text-based slides C) focusing on the width of coverageB) avoiding long technical terms D) using simple and powerful diagrams39.The underlined word “transfer” in this passage most probably means.A) create B) pass on C) take off D) describe40.This passage is mainly about.A) how to make an effective business presentationB) how to present strong ideas in a presentationC) how to focus on the depth of coverageD) how to prepare a powerful diagramTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements arenumbered 41 to 45.Blue Jeans Company was established in October 2012 and operates as a partnership (合伙企业）between Elena Horowitz and James Foster. In fact, it began in Elena^ basement when they sold jeans to friends. And now the company has grown to have its own online store, relationships with suppliers in Asia, and local factories. The company has had its revenues double every two months.For our day-today operations, Blue Jeans Company has established several key relationships and we can easily expand our production when the demand for our goods increases.We obtain the best organic cotton from two suppliers, one located in Turkey and the other in Japan, which means that their supplies are produced without the use of any chemicals. Once the shipment arrives in the US, it’ll be routed(发送）to our production and shipping partner in Los Angeles. We work closely with our partner to ensure quality through regular checks. It is also where the products will ship out. Our office is located on 2029 CenturyPark East where all staff work together, handling allonline order processing and ensuring the purchaseand delivery of the products run smoothly. Ifs alsowhere all requests for refunds are handled in additionto the future launch of the jean-recycling program.41.Blue Jeans Company first started its business by.A)selling its product to friends C) exporting jeansto Asian countriesB)doing business in an online store D) supplying raw materials to42.“Organic cotton” in Line 1，Para 3，probablymeans “cotton ”A)manufactured automatically C) producedwithout using chemicalsB)grown in local regions D) imported fromforeign countries43.To ensure product quality, the company.A)uses man-made materials C) checks its productsregularlyB)observes strict regulations D) often asks forclients’ opinions44.The company’s products will ship outfrom .A)A) New York B) Los AngelesC) Turkey D) Japan45.What will the company do in the future?A)Sell its products worldwide.C)Establish a new office in New York.B)Handle all its orders online. D)Carry out a jean-recycling program.Task 3Directions: Read thefollowing passage. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. is an online market place designed to help you transform your digital images into a flourishing online business.Simply open a free account, upload (上传）your images, set your prices for the available print sizes, and you’re in business…i nstantly.You can immediately start selling fine art prints and greeting cards to a worldwide audience of art collectors.Each month, more than 5 million visitors stop by FAA to browse and purchase artwork.When one of these visitors purchases your prints or greeting cards, we take care of everything foryou!In order to help you generate sales, FAA advertises your artwork for you online, and we also pro-vide you with powerful and unique marketing features.In addition, FAA has an online community of 40,000+ artists who participate in daily discussions, live chats, groups, contests, and much more. If you’re interested in networking with other artists, discussing art-related topics, and sharing business ideas... you’re come to the right place.corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—Bull marketJ—Earnings per shareB—Bull marketK—Price per shareC—Closing priceL—Market valueD—Opening priceM—Volume of trading E—Primary marketN—Ordinary share F—Secondary marketO—Composite Index G—Individual investorP—Account balance H—Annual reportQ—Annual returnI—Cash flowExamples:(D)综合指数(L)一级市场questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow. Theanswers (in not more than three words)should be written after the correspondingnumbers on the Answer Sheet.Are you searching the Internet to find the best place to book a room for your family vacation? Here are some of our tips for you.Getting StartedYears ago searching for a hotel required a lot of phone calls to hotel chains. Today, there’s noshortage of quality online hotel booking websites. Just locate your favorite online hotel booking site, en-ter your travel destination, the date of your trip, and the number of hotel guests.Narrowing the Hotel SearchSo now what? You’ve found a list of hotel rooms online ordered by hotel star rating技仰（等级)，guest scores, or price. What’s most important to you? If it^ price, sort the list by lowest price first. If it’s the star rating of the hotel, then click to sort by rating.Read Guest Scores and ReviewsAlways read the guest scores. Keep in mind that hotels with a high number of highly rated guest scores and written guest reviews will increase your confidence that you^ have a good experience at that hotel. Always consider the guest scores when you book a room online in a hotel. Your experience is likely to be similar.56.What did people have to do to search for a hotel in the past?They had to make a lot of.57.What should people do after they have found theirfavorite hotel booking site?Simply enter their, the date of their trip, and the number of guests.58.How are hotel rooms ordered in a list online?They are ordered by star rating,, or price.59.What should people do if they think the star rating is most important?They just sort by.60.Why should people take the guest scores into consideration?Because their experience is likely to be .Part IV Translation -- English into Chinese (25 minutes)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 Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61.It has been found that some people devote themselves so fully to their business success that they develop unhealthy eating habits.A)人们发现有些人的事业之所以能成功，是与他们的生活习惯密不可分的。
2012年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试A级真题及答案
2012年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试A级真题及答案Part IListening Comprehension(15 minutes)Directions:Thispartistotestyourlisteningability , Itconsistsof3sections.SectionADirections:This section istoyour abilitytounderstand short dialogues .There are 5 recorded dialoguesinit .After each dialogue ,there is recorded question .Both the dialogues and questions will be spokenonly once. When you hearaquestion ,you should decide on the correct answerform the 4 choices markedA),B) ,C) and D) giveninyour test paper .Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet withasingle line through the center .Example:You will hear:You will hear:A) New York CityB) An evening party.C) An air trip.D) The man's jib.From the dialogue welearnthatthe man istotakeaflighttoNew York .Therefore, C)An air tripis the correct answer .You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet withasingle Line through the center .[A] [B] [] [D]Now the test will begin.1.A) BookaticketC) GotoAmericaB) Leave BeijingD) Buy some gifts2.A) An engineerC)AsecretaryB)AprofessorD)Amanager3.A) AtabookC)Inan officeB) AtabankD)Inan office4.A) She can't see the movie todayC) Shehasalready seen the movieB) She doesn't like the movieD) She preferstowatch movies alone5.A) Very happyC)Alittle worriedC) ExcitedD) ProudSection BDirection:This section istotest your abilitytounderstand conversations.There are 2 recorded conversationsinit .After each conversations,There are some recorded questions .Both the conversations and questions will be Spoken two times. When you hearaquestion, you should decideon the correct answer from the 4 choices markedA), B), C) and D) giveninyour test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet withasingle line through the center.Conversation 16.A) DiscussingaprojectC) Givingawelcome speechB) MeetingacustomerD)Takingajob interview7.A) She can haveahigher pay thereB) She likes the environment thereC) The company is closetoher homeD) The company offersalonger paid holiday Conversation 28.A)Toplace an orderC)Tochange an appointmentB)Tobookahotel roomD)Todiscussaprogram9.A)TosignacontractC)Tovisit his partnerB)TotakeaholidayD)Tohaveafamily gathering10.A) 9 amC) 2 pmB)10 amD) 3pmSection CDirections:This section istoyour abilitytocomprehend short passages. You will heararecorded passage .Afterthatyou will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be readtwo times. When you hearaquestion .you should complete the answertoit withaword orashort phrase(inno more than 3words). The questions and incomplete answers are printedinyour test paper. You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly. Now listentothe passage11. What many young people think of the internet?Itisaplaceto-----_____________________________ __________________.12. What can young people practice on theinternet?They can practice______________________by talking with people.13. What is important for young peopletoknow when taking with strangers online?Talking with strangers online can be_______________________________.14.What should you dotoprotect yourself online?Never give your____________________________________t oanyone.15.What should you do if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of conversation?Stop_____________________________________ ___________.Part IIStructure(15 minutes)Directions:This part istotest your abilitytoconstruct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of2 sectionsSectionADirections:Inthis section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are requiredtocompleteeachoneby deciding on the most appropriate word or words form the 4 choices markedA), B), C) and D). Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer sheet withasingle line through the center.16. When I am away______business , I contact my office every day by email .A) withC) onB) ofD)to17.Inadditiontoeconomic considerations, there are other reasons______people work long hours.A) whatC) whenB) whyD) where18. There may beaneed for retraining if you expectemployees________new technologyA) usingC)tousingB) useD) used19.Asurveysuggeststhatnearlyoneinsixchildrenh asdifficulty______totalk.A)tolearnC)learnB) learningD) learnt20. It wasintheir Londonbranch_____we met and discussed the issueA) thatC) howB) whichD) what21. The decision about suchabig project can not be made______each member of the board agrees.A) ifC) thoughB) unlessD) as22. There was no prooftoshowthatCharles had committed the crime,_____he was set free.A) butC) orB) forD) so23. Medical accidents______by drugs haveattracted much attentioninthatcountry.A) causingC)be causedB)tobe causedD)caused24. No sooner_____than I realized I'd left the document at home.A) have we sat downC)we had sat downB) had we sat downD)we sat down25. The sales department of company is engagedin_____the products and making profits.A) sellingC)being soldB) sellD)having soldSection BDirections:There are 10 incomplete statements here .You should fillineach blank with the Proper form of the word giveninbrackets. Write the word or wordsinthe Corresponding space on the answersheet26. All the staff of the company (work)_______very hard year and 15%more profit was Gained.27. Among the major products(import)______by Malaysiawere iron and steel and medical Instruments.28. Business and professional services (list)______inthe Yellow Pages29. Nokia's mobile phone market shareinchina ?fall?_________toits lowest levelsince 2005.30.Toher?disappoint?________, the girl was denied the job she had applied for.31. While?study?_____________at college, hegottoknow the professor and learnedalot from him.munication via eye contact seemstobe ?particular?___________importantin some cases.33.As more customers will attend the meeting, we needtoprepare some ?addition?_______chairs.34.These apartments allow older peopletokeep their (independent?____________,while having medical care available.35. Many people find telephone interviews (difficult)____________than face-to-face interviews.Part IIIReading Comprehension(40 minutes)Directions:After reading the following passage, youwill find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36to40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices markedA), B)?C?and D). You should make the correct choices and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet withasingle line through the center.Although buses tendtobe slower than the subway for traveling around New York City, there are many reasonstouse the bus while visiting New York City:They tendtoservice areas of Manhattanthat are notlocated closetosubway lines.Buses offer the added advantage of being abletosee various areas of Manhattan While you ride.How Much Does the Bus Cost?Fare is $2.25 and can be paid withaMetroCard or coins (no dollar bills, no pennies).Afree transfertoanother bus or the subway within 2 hours is available if you paid withaMetroCard.If you pay cash you can ask foratransfer, but itis only good for transferringtoanother bus (nottothe subway) within 2 hours.Getting On and Off the BusYou must wait for buses at designated (?) bus stops.As you see the bus approaching your stops, you can put your arm outtoindicatetothe driverthatyou wanttoboard the bus.Enter the bus through the front doors and pay your fare.Takeaseat or move toward the back of the bustomake room for other people boarding the bus.Torequestastop: Pull the cord or press the black band near the windows.A"Stop Requested" light will be on immediately at the front of the bus.36. Compared with buses, the subway fortraveling around New York Cityis likelytobe__________.A) fasterB) slowerC) more expensiveD) more convenient37.Oneadvantage of traveling by bus isthatyou can___________.A) bookacomfortable seatB) buy your ticketinadvanceC) transfertothe subway freelyD) see different areas of Manhattan38. Passengers can pay their bus fare___________.A) with penniesB) with dollar billsC) withaMetroCardD) withacredit card39.Toindicatetothe driverthatyou wanttoboard the stop, you may__________.A) put your arm outB) shows your ticketC) gotothe back doorD) wave your MetroCard40.Toask forastop while ridingabus, you may__________.A) raise your handB) move toward the front doorC) press the black band near the windowsD) turn off the "Stop Requested" light immediatelyTask 2Directions:This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41to45.Marketing furnituretothe public can be challenging forasmall business owner. Consumers buy furniture pieces only occasionally. However, there are several furniture promotion ideasthatcan be usedtohelp you reach your target market.Onething you can do istotalk with real estate (?) agentstoallow youtodisplay your furnitureinanew home or open house setting. This isagood waytoreachakey target market - new home buyers - who may need new furniture for their future homes. Increasing foot traffic () is also important forafurniture store.Toget more peopletothe store, you can advertisearaffleevent (). This event can be promotedinyour localmedia and through direct mail campaignsor front door advertisementstogenerate more interest.Intough economic times, small business owners often suffer most asaresult of slow consumer spending.Tofight back against this, you havetomake it easier of your customerstobuy furniture. If you can, offerin-store financing, or drop the interest rate on your company's credit terms, Consider lowering your prices and holding two-for-oneeventstoarouse more consumer interest.41. Why is itachallenge for small businessestosell furnituretothe public?A) The style of furniture changes fast.B) Their furniture is often old-fashioned.C) People buy furniture only occasionally.D) The public's taste for furniture is different.42. Accordingtothe writer, it isagood way for small business ownerstosell their furniture by .A) improving after-sales serviceB) reducing the advertising expensesC) providing free delivery of furnitureD) displaying the furnitureinanew home43.Toget more customerstoyour store, you are advisedto.A) advertisearaffle eventB) visit your local customersC) have longer business hoursD) improve local traffic conditions44. The purpose of holding two-for-oneevents isto.A) offerin-store financingB) lower the furniture's costC) attract consumers' interestD) reduce the advertising budget45. The passage is mainly about .A) furniture designingB) furniture promotionC) furniture store decorationD) furniture production processTask 3 Directions:The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you are requiredtocomplete the outline below it (No. 46toNo. 50). You should writeyour answers briefly (inno more than three words)on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.is the UK's leading internetbookseller. It is an online bookshop witharange ofover two million book titles. We offer discounts of 30% or over on our books and we deliver books worldwide. You can order online or contact us via email. We areateam of knowledgeable and very helpful booksellers and we stock books from the UKand USA.We offerahuge range of books available for delivery within 48 hours. We use the global airmail system including special express servicestodeliver from our UKdistribution centre. Economical distribution is keytoour business. We will keep you informed by email about the status of your order including delivery. We supply private individuals, schools and organizations all over the world. Enjoy the best possible online book-buying experience with .If you can't find what you are looking for, then use the search or advanced searchtofind thebook you require. Follow us on Twitter@UKBookstore.Task 4Task 4Directions: The following is a list of items related to business activities. 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 brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A ------------------------- Bank loanB ------------------------- Business planC ------------------------- Investment returnD ------------------------- Consumer price indexE ------------------------- Cost controlF ------------------------- Contract workerG ------------------------- Customer loyaltyH ------------------------- Daughter companyI ------------------------- Parent companyJ ------------------------- Import DutyK ------------------------- Price ControlL ------------------------- Sales TaxM ------------------------- Cash flowN ------------------------- Mail OrderO ------------------------- Factory PriceP ------------------------- Contract of employmentQ ------------------------- Employment LawExamples: ( I ) 母公司( Q ) 劳工法51.（）成本控制（）消费者物价指数52.（）子公司（）进口关税53.（）邮购（）销售税54.（）客户忠诚度（）成本控制55.（）就业合同（）出厂价Task 5Direction: 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.Welcome to London! With over 80 stops, 3 main sightseeing routes and countless photo opportunities, The Original Tour really is the finest way to see London and her landmarks. Sit back, relax and take in the sights, sounds and wonderful views of the city, both ancient and modern. 24-hour bus tour tickets are available online.Yellow RouteThis route takes you to the best of London’s sights, beginning from Buckingham Palace and finished at Westminster Abbey (教堂). Get the most out of your visit with a fun English-guided commentary (解说词) provided by our professional tour hosts.Red RouteThis is highly recommended for overseas visitors and children. It takes in all of London’s popular attractions and offers entertaining commentaries in a choice of languages. Children can also enjoy our super Kids’Channel.Blue RouteOn this route guests can enjoy the delights of London’s top museums and shopping districts introduced through the digital commentary, including the special children’s channel.56. What is the finest way to see London and her landmarks?57. Where can travelers buy bus tour tickets in London?They can buy the tickets.58. What kind of commentary is provided for the tourists on the Yellow Route?A fun commentary.59. Which route is strongly recommended for overseas travelers?TheRoute.60. What are the main attractions on the Blue Route?Top museums and .Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English intoChinese. 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 Sheet. And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61. The shipment has been overdue for quite a long time and we have not heard any news about it from you.A) 货物装运已逾期很久，我们却至今没有收到你方有关装运的任何消息。
2012年12月 真题与答案 多题多卷
2012年12月大学英语六级考试多题多卷（一）Part I WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Man and Computer by commenting on the saying, "The real danger is not that the computer will begin to think like man, but that man will begin to think like the computer. "You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡I上作答。
Man and ComputerPart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)Thirst grows for living unpluggedMore people are taking breaks from the connected life amid the stillness and quiet of retreats like the Jesuit Center in Wernersville, PennsylvaniaAbout a year ago, I flew to Singapore to join the writer Malcolm Gladwell, the fashion designer Marc Ecko and the graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister in addressing a group of advertising people on "Marketing to the Child of Tomorrow". Soon after I arrived, the chief executive of the agency that had invited us took me aside. What he was most interested in. he began, was stillness and quiet.A few months later, I read an interview with the well-known cutting-edge designer Philippe Starck.What allowed him to remain so consistently ahead of the curve? "I never read any magazines or watch TV," he said, perhaps with a little exaggeration. "Nor do I go to cocktail parties, dinners or anything like that." He lived outside conventional ideas, he implied, because "1 live alone mostly, in the middle of nowhere."Around the same time, I noticed that those who part with$2 285 a night to stay in a cliff-top room at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California, pay partly for the privilege of not having a TV in their rooms; the future of travel, I'm reliably told, lies in "black-hole resorts," which charge high prices precisely because you can't get online in their rooms.Has it really come to this?The more ways we have to connect, the more many of us seem desperate to unplug. Internet rescue camps in South Korea and China try to save kids addicted to the screen.Writer friends of mine pay good money to get the Freedom software that enables them to disable the very Internet connections that seemed so emancipating not long ago. Even Intel experimented in 2007 with conferring four uninterrupted hours of quiet time (no phone or e-mail) every Tuesday morning on 300 engineers and managers. Workers were not allowed to use the phone or send e-mail, but simply had the chance to clear their heads and to hear themselves think.The average American spends at least eight and a half hours a day in front of a screen. Nicholas Carr notes in his book The Shallows. The average American teenager sends or receives 75 text messages a day, though one girl managed to handle an average of 10 000 every 24 hours for a month.Since luxury is a function of scarcity, the children of tomorrow will long for nothing more than intervals of freedom from all the blinking machines, streaming videos and scrolling headlines that leave them feeling empty and too full all at once.The urgency of slowing down-to find the time and space to think-is nothing new, of course, and wiser souls have always reminded us that the more attention we pay to the moment, the less time and energy we have to place it in some larger context." Distraction is the only thing that consoles us for our miseries." the French philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote in the 17th century, "and yet it is itself the greatest of our miseries." He also famously remarked that all of man's problems come from his inability to sit quietly in a room alone.When telegraphs and trains brought in the idea that convenience was more important than content, Henry David Thoreau reminded us that'. the man whose horse trots（奔跑）a mile in a minute does not carry the most important messages."Marshall McLuhan, who came closer than most to seeing what was coming, warned. "When things come at you very fast, naturally you lose touch with yourself"We have more and more ways to communicate, but less and less to say. Partly because we are so busy communicating. And we are rushing to meet so many deadlines that we hardly register that what we need most are lifelines.So what to do? More and more people I know seem to be turning to yoga, or meditation（沉思）,or tai chi（太极）;these aren't New Age fads（时尚的事物）so much as ways to connect with what could be called the wisdom of old age. Two friends of mine observe an "Internet sabbath（安息日）"every week, turning off their online connections from Friday night to Monday morning. Other friends take walks and "forget" their cellphones at home.A series of tests in recent years has shown. Mr. Carr points out, that after spending time in quiet rural settings, subjects "exhibit greater attentiveness, stronger memory and generally improved cognition. Their brains become both calmer and sharper." More than that, empathy（同感，共鸣）,as well as deep thought. depends (as neuroscientists like二Antonio Damasio have found) on neural processes that are 'inherently slow."I turn to eccentric measures to try to keep my mind sober and ensure that I have time to do nothing at all (which is the only time when I can see what I should be doing the rest of the time).I have yet to use a cellphone and I have never Tweeted or entered Facebook. I trynot to go online till my day's writing is finished, and I moved from Manhattan to rural Japan in part so I could more easily survive for long stretches entirely on foot.None of this is a matter of asceticism（苦行主义）;it is just pure selfishness. Nothing makes me feel better than being in one place, absorbed in a book. a conversation, or music. It is actually something deeper than mere happiness: it is joy. which the monk（僧侣）David Steindl-Rast describes as "that kind of happiness that doesn't depend on what happens."It is vital, of course, to stay in touch with the world. But it is only by having some distance from the world that you can see it whole, and understand what you should be doing with it.For more than 20 years. therefore, I have been going several times a year-often for no longer than three days- to a Benedictine hermitage（修道院）,40 minutes down the road, as it happens, from the Post Ranch Inn. I don't attend services when I am there, and 1 have never meditated, there or anywhere; I just take walks and read and lose myself in the stillness, recalling that it is only by stepping briefly away from my wife and bosses and friends that I will have anything useful to bring to them. The last time 1 was in the hermitage, three months ago. I happened to meet with a youngish-looking man with a 3-year-old boy around his shoulders."You're Pico aren't you?" the man said, and introduced himself as Larry; we had met, 1 gathered, 19 years before, when he had been living in the hermitage as an assistant to one of the monks."What are you doing now?" I asked.We smiled. No words were necessary."I try to bring my kids here as often as I can," he went on. The child of tomorrow, I realized, may actually be ahead of us, in terms of sensing not what is new, but what is essential.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡I上作答。
2012年12月A级真题
2012年12⽉A级真题the proper form of in brackets. Type the word or words in the corresponding space.There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of in brackets. Type the word or words in the corresponding space. These people remained (isolate) ________from the outside society until recently. Our university is made of eight colleges, where computer studies are one of the (require) ________ courses at this technical college.His strong sales skills have made him (success) _________in the branch office.It is the first time for the people in this region (see)________a total solar eclipse (⽇全⾷) in many years .To organizer come to look at the place and (arrange) __________ for the meeting to be held here in may.The time of the college entrance examination will (change) ________ next year. We have postponed (hold) the conference till the end of next month.Mary forget (take) _________the magazine back to the library, so she had to pay a fine.In Chinese culture ,the ability (preserve) _________self-denial (⾃我否定) is marked as a sign of virtue in modesty.In today’s word, the knowledge that a students gains won’t (necessary)________be useful in 20 years’ time.<2>There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of in brackets. Type the word or words in the corresponding space.By the end of next month, we (find) __________a good solution to the technical problem.We don’t want this interview to take up too much of your (value) _________time. The doctor is having an (operate)__________on the patient’s leg.I recommend that he (prepare)__________a brief and clear resume before starting to look for a job .It has been two weeks now since I write ________to you; I’m waiting for you reply.Experts believe both IQ and EQ are of (important)__________for a child .The complex is said (destroy) __________ in a fire two year’s ago.(See) ________form the top of the tower, the city, with forest covering 50% of its surface, appears as a garden.The last questions (discuss) _________tomorrow is about the deliver time of the different orders.The number of the new students admitted to the college this year (be)____________over 2500.the proper form of in brackets. Type the word or words in the corresponding space.Everyone knows that rule of safe driving (application)________ to all of us.I can’t get my car (start)_________now, Something must have gone wrong with the engine.The garden has been carefully designed tom blend (tradition)_________ British craftsmanship (技艺) with the local Chinese environment.Are you clear what (happen)__________ if we don’t pay attention to the environment?(Strict) __________ speaking you haven’t provided satisfactory products and service to your customers.Our company (make) ________a loss in the previous year, but now we are doing much better.John once supported me strongly, but now is my strongest (oppose) _________. He said regrettably that he should have treated the experiment as (careful) _________ as he could.The tall building (complete) __________ last month is our new classroom building.The cost of medical insurance (rise) ________ steadily in the past ten years.<4>There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of in brackets. Type the word or words in the corresponding space.If you ________ (keep) silent, you would not have caused yourself so much trouble.Isn’t it time that you (resume) _________ your homework?It is the first time for the people in this region (see) _________ a total solar eclipse(⽇全⾷) in many years.In his early years, Einstein showed no sign of genius and even (not walk) ________ until the age of three.If the doctor (be) _________ available, the child could not have died.There are about 30 mobile phones for every 100 Chinese, a smaller figure (compare) _________ with some developed countries in the west.(drive) ________ by the growth of rural income, total consumption grew fast in 2004 than in 2003.Food (purchase) _________ in the supermarket must not be restaurant .I wouldn’t let my kids see this, and the way they treat the pet is (absolute) __________disgraceful!Steel factories (face) ________ new pollution regulations starting next year.<5> There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of in brackets. Type the word or words in thecorresponding space.As a (reason) _______ guess , the might, on an average, be 100 light years away. There has been a lot of important (improve) ________ here in the 20 years .If the foundation had not been reinforced in the twentieth century, the lean in the learning Tower (cause) _________ Looking around in the street, the policeman saw a man (climb) ________ up to the window of a house.Steel factory (face) _________ new pollution regulations staring next year. However competent they may be in the interview, job applications should also take a written text (prove) _________The hotel (build) ________ at this time last year now has become the one in our cityThe more he tired to help her, (little) ________ she seemed to appreciate it. These people remained (isolate) ________from the outside soc<6>There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Type the word or words in the corresponding space.Looking around in the street, the policeman saw a men (climb) ________ up to the window of a house.However competent they may be in the interview, job applicants should also take a written test (prove) _______ their skills. As a (reason) ________ guess, they might, on an average, be 100 light years away.If the foundations had not been reinforced in the twentieth century, the lean in the leaning Tower (cause) ________ its ruin. These people remained (isolate) ________ from the outside society until recently. Steel factories (face) _______ new pollution regulations starting next year.There has been a lot of important (improve) ______ here in the last 20 years.The more he tired to help her, (little) ________ she seemed to appreciate it.He is good at (make) ______ up excuses for his wrong doings.The hotel (build) _____ at this time last year now has become the best one in our city.<7> There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Type the word or words in the corresponding space.Because of a long drought, the farmer was (doubt) _________about the prospect of a good harvest,It?s desired that she should (promote) ___________ to the position of the manager. Animals can do many amazing things when they (train) ________properly.This newly-established institute deals with the (owner) _______ of intelligence property.It is reported that Shanghai Disneyland will be four times (big) _______ than Hong Kong?s.I believe that books are the most (value)________ things in my life.Just now we (see) ________ the crowd being blamed for making much noise.After a lot of thinking, Peter decided (go)_________ to Paris to continue his education.Still, there are many problems (face) _______ law officers in California.There people remained (isolate) ________ from the outside society until recently.<8> There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Type the word or words in the corresponding space.The scientists study carefully and record the (frequent) _________ of earthquakes in this region.Madam Curie is believed (discover) ______ Radium.The children looked ________ (wonder) healthy with their bright eyes and glowing cheeks.He may have received the invitation letter but forgotten (replay) _______.If only you (tell) ______ us, we could have guaranteed your safety.I want the boy to grow up hating violence but his father keeps (buy) ________ him guns.The purpose of insurance is (provide) _______ protection against financial loss at a reasonable cost.Do you think it useful (argue) ______ with her any more about this problem?Did you have the porter (carry) _______ those bags to my house?Tom?s parents always set their alarm clock every day so that none of them (be) ______ late for work.<9> There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Type the word or words in the corresponding space.He said regrettably that he should have treated the experiment as (careful) _________as he could.The garden has been carefully designed to blend (tradition)_________British craftsmanship(技艺) with the local Chinese environment.Are you clear what (happen) __________if we don?t pay attention to the environment?(Strict)_________speaking, you haven?t provided satisfactory products and servicesto your customers.The tall building (complete) _________last month is our new classroom building.I can?t get my car (start) _ ________now. Something must have gone wrong with the engine.John once supported me strongly. But now is my strongest (oppose) __________.Our company (make) _________a loss in the previous year, but now we are doing much better.The cost of medical insurance (rise) __________steadily in the past ten years. Everyone knows that the rule of safe driving (application) __________to all of us.<1> Listening to an English song is not just for relaxing yourself anymore, and it is an easy way for students to increase their likings for English.(A)、学⽣听英⽂歌曲不只是为了⾃娱⾃乐，⽽听歌曲才容易使学⽣增强学习兴趣。
高等学校英语应用能力考试A级部分试题及答案
高等学校英语应用能力考试A级部分试题及答案2006年12月Part II Structure (15minutes)Section A16. ___his surprise, the manager found nobody in the meeting room. (at, to, for, with) to17. This company has two branches: one in Paris and ___in New York. (another, one other, the other, other) the other18. ___to find the proper job, he decided to give up job-hunting in this city. (failed, beiing failed, to fail, having failed) having failed19. The proposal ___we’ll have to make another decision about when to start the project. (accepted, accepting, to accept, be accepted) accepted20. We don’t deny that your products are superior in quality to ___of Japanese make. (the one, that, these, those) those21. It is required that anone applying for a driver’s license ___a set of tests. (take, takes, took, will take) take22. There is no evidence ___oil price will come down in the near future. (which, where, that, as) that23. The policeman saw the thief ___he appeared on the street corner. (not until, as long as, the moment, only if) the moment24. The policeman kept his eyes ___on the screen of the screen of the computer to identify the criminal’s footprints. (fixed, fixing, being fixed, to fix) fixed25. Tom ___ the party as no one saw him there yesterday evening. (can’t attend, mustn’t attend, won’t have attended, couldn’t have attended) couldn’t have attendedSection B26. The manager was (entire) ___unaware of the trouble with the heating system in the hotel until this week. Entirely27. By the end of next month, we (find) __a good solution to the technical problem. Will have found28. The nurse told the visitors (not speak) ___so loudly as to disturt the patients. Not to speak29. I’m afraid there is not much (differ) ___in their points of view. difference30. If he had taken his lawyer’s advice, he (save) ___himself a vreat dealof trouble. Would have saved31. (impress) ___by the young man’s good qualifications, they offered him a job in their firm. Impressed32. I am sure the secretary who has just been hired will prove to be an efficient (employ) ___. employee33. We all felt excited when China succeeded in (launch) ___its first manned spaceship. Lunching34. We regret to inform you that we no loonger maufacture the product you are (interest) ___in. interested35. The tall building (complete) ___last month is our new classroom building. Completed2006年6月Part II Structure (15 minutes)Section A16. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage ___ the other car. At, to, on, for. To17. The representative of the company demanded that part of the agreement ___revised. Will be, is, to be, be. Be （表示愿望、建议、请求和命令等意义的丁次做谓语引导宾语从句时，从句谓语为“should +动词原形”表示虚拟，其中should 常被省略。
a级12月高等学校英语应用能力考试真题资料讲解
a级12月高等学校英语应用能力考试真题资料讲解高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)历年全真试卷2013年12月Part I. Listening comprehension：(15 minutes)Directions:This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections. Section ADirections: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 thedialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, youshould decide on the correct answer 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.1. A. Have a holiday. B. Fly to Beijing.C. Travel on business with him.D. Prepare some documents.2. A. In a cinema. B. In a library. C. In a store. D. In a bank.3. A. He likes watching football games.B. He likes traveling with his friends.C. He prefers to go traveling alone.D. He prefers to stay at home with his family.4. A. He wants to get a ticket. B. He has finished a report.C. He cannot go to see the movie.D. He has already seen the movie.5. A. She was making a phone call. B. She was driving to theairport.C. She was working in her office.D. She was having a meeting.Section BDirections：This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recordedquestions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When youhear a question a question, you should deicide on the correct answer from the 4choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper. Then you should mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Conversation 16. A. He is a sportsman. B. He is a sports writer.C. He is a tour guide.D. He is a bus driver.7. A. Exciting. B. Dangerous. C. Unpleasant. D. Boring. Conversation 28. A. One year. B. Three years. C. Five years. D. Seven years.9. A. Because he expects a better salary.B. Because he is tired of his boss.C. Because he doesn’t like traveling.D. Because he likes to work in a big company.10. A. In three working days. B. Within two weeks.C. The next day.D. A month later.Section CDirections:This section is to test your ability to comprehendshort passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete theanswer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questionsand incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answerson the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.11. Who is being introduced at the meeting?Mr. John Smith, the new .12. How long did Mr. John Smith work in Chicago?For over .13. What position did Mr. John Smith hold in his previous company?He worked as the .14. What kind of knowledge does John Smith have that is very important to thecompany?His knowledge of .15. What kind of business does the speaker’s company do?It is an business.Part II. Structure：(15 minutes)Directions：This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections:In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or wordsfrom the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Then you should mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecenter.16. If Jack the real situation, he would have made a different plan.A. knowsB. knewC. will knowD. had known17. In the last few years, our company a great deal of attention to buildingup company culture.A. paysB. would payC. is payingD. has been paying18. We take great pride in our campus, is one of the most beautifuluniversity settings in the country.A. whereB. whichC. whatD. when19. We will provide you with tips to help you keep your stress levels control.A. forB. onC. underD. with20. Sometimes a business can feel like a tough decision to make, no matterhow good your idea is.A. startingB. being startedC. startD. to be started21. They still have some problems in designing the new energy vehicles.A. overcomeB. overcomingC. to overcomeD. overcomes22. It was not until yesterday the business negotiation finally came to asuccessful end.A. whenB. thatC. sinceD. after23. The program to help students prepare for their first year at our college.A. is designedB. designedC. designsD. has designed24. As soon as we your order, we will process it and deliver your packageimmediately.A. receiveB. had receivedC. receivedD. will receive25. No sooner his job in a small company than he received an offer from abig international firm.A. he quitB. he had quitC. had he quitD. does he quit Section BDirections: 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 inthe corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. We make every effort to ensure that our transaction process is safe and that your(person) information is secure.27. Sales in the first half of the year were (slow) than expected, but theyare expecting stronger sales in the second half.28. It is not (surprise) that this new style of handbag is mainly purchasedby young women.29. (obvious) , the company does not seem to care much about its customerservices.30. Employers in a small (organize) are especially interested in individualswith good communication skills.31. Most customers were satisfied with the way their complaints (handle) bythe company last month.32. UK Universities should focus on (provide) overseas students withEnglish language skills and British culture as well.33. A completely new idea (deal) with air pollution in big cities attractedmuch public attention.34. He is one of the most qualified engineers our company (employ) in thelast ten years.35. If you successfully complete the training program, you will (interview) bythe company for the final decision.Part III. Reading Comprehension：(40 minutes)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 youare instructed.Task 1:Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions orunfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statementthere are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correctchoice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with asingle line through the center.Finding a good work-at-home job is not easy. Although you see all the online advertising, there aren’t that many of them. Those that are available may require that you live in a certain area or spend at least some time in the office. Others may be only part-time jobs.Keep in mind that the skills needed for home employment are similar to those needed for working in an office. You’ll also need a home office with a high speed internet connection, phone, fax, computer, printer, and other basic office equipment.To get started, consider your job search as your job. Spend as many hours per week on your job search as you would spend working. If you’re looking for full-time work, you should be spending full-time hours seeking a job.Networking (人际联系) remains the top way to find a job and it does work. Develop contacts--friends, family, even the other job Seekers--anyone who might have the information you need. You Can take a direct approach and ask for job information Or try a less formal approach and ask for information and advice. Contact everyone you know and tell them you want to work from home. You may be surprised by the people they know and the job information they can provide.36. According to the first paragraph, it is not easy to find good work-at-home jobsbecause .A. they are seldom advertised online or in newspapersB. they may require that you live in a certain placeC. you are always asked to work full-timeD. you need to have a college degree37. Compared with those needed for working in an office, theskills for working athome are .A. much easierB. totally differentC. almost the sameD. more challenging38. To find a good work-at-home job, you are advised to .A. create a website of your ownB. contact as many companies as you canC. try your best to look for full-time employmentD. spend as much time as possible on your job search39. According to the passage, the best way to find a work-at-home job is .A. through networkingB. by personal visitsC. by online applicationD. through e-mailing40. The passage is mainly about .A. how to build a work-at-home officeB. how to look for a work-at-home jobC. the equipment needed for home workingD. the skills required for working from homeTask 2:Direction：This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Running your small business requires good staff. Once you find them, you don’t want to let them go elsewhere.During an employee’s time with a company, there are a number of forces that influence his or her behavior. I like to refer to them as “push” and “pull”. You’re either pushing anemployee towards the door, or pulling them deeper into your organization.Suppose that you’ve made a good hire and you want to keep the employees, the trick is to recognize individual needs of employees and satisfy those needs, within reason, in order to keep pulling them away from the door. Even if you can’t pull them away from the door, at least don’t do things to push them out the door.Recognize that some employees will lose interest and need something fresh to keep their interest. If you can’t continually provide challenges, opportunities for promotion and other interesting and rewarding opportunities, then you’ll have some employees leave through no fault of your own.The important thing is to identify your key employees and make certain they are being treated well. Communicate with them on a regular basis to make certain that you understand what makes them behave in a particular way, and be aware of concerns they may have about job satisfaction.41. The author uses the word “push” (para. 2) to mean the force that .A. makes employees satisfied with their workB. drives employees to work more efficientlyC. causes employees to leave their companyD. keeps employees to remain in their company42. To keep your employees, you are advised to .A. recognize and meet their needsB. identify and overcome their faultsC. offer them a salary as high as possibleD. provide them with a better working condition43. According to the passage, when is it possible for someemployees to lose interest?A. They have no rewarding opportunities.B. The company is located in a remote area.C. They make many mistakes in their work.D. The company is not big enough for development.44. How should you deal with your key employees according to the last paragraph?A. Make them behave well.B. Meet with them every day.C. Pay regular visits to their family.D. Make sure they are well-treated.45. The passage is mainly about .A. how to keep your employeesB. the importance of key employeesC. how to challenge your employeesD. the difference between “push” and “pull”。
《高等学校英语应用能力考试》(B级)2012年12月真题及答案解析
高等学校英语应用能力考试（B级）PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGES2012年12月Part I Listening Comprehension（15 minutes）Directions：This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections:This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. 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.Example:You will hear:You will read: A) I’m not sure. B) You’re r ight.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) Coffee, please. B) I’m sorry to say so.C) Here it is. D) See you next time.2. A) That’s fine. B) It’s over there.C) This way, please. D) Take it easy.3. A) Very good. B) It’s far away.C) That’s nice. D) Not yet.4. A) Take your time. B) Never mind.C) Yes, here you are. D) That’s too large.5. A) That’s important. B) Yes, very much.C) No problem. D) No, thanks.Section BDirections: 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.6. A) Buy a newspaper. B) Book a ticket.C) Take a taxi. D) Get off the bus.7. A) It is far away. B) It is comfortable.C) It is large. D) It is expensive.8. A) Help the man. B) Sell a product.C) Write a report. D) Make a plan.9. A) He has lost his key. B) He’ll repair the bicycle.C) The woman should return the key. D) The woman can use the bicycle.10．A）Stay for dinner. B) Stay at home.C) Go to a party. D) Go shopping.Section CDirections: 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. Now the passage will begin.Hi, I’m Brian Smith. Now I’ll 11 some ideas with you for using a kind of new software. The software is designed and made by our company. It can help you to 12 the average salary for your job type.The software can be found online. Whether you 13 a new job, or moving to another area, it can be a 14 tool to get the necessary information.I hope you will find the software helpful when you check out your salary. For more information, 15 to check us out online or email us.Part II Vocabulary & Structure ( 15minutes )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 ADirections: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) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.16. It was once a difficult time, but in the end everything ________ all right.A) turned out B) put up C) carried away D) gave in17. You can fly to London this evening ________ you don’t mind changing the flight in Paris.A) until B) if C) where D) before18. Food, clothing and shelter are the ________ needs for all of us.A) careful B) attractive C) strange D) basic19 I feel it is my responsibility ________ you of our decision.A) inform B) to inform C) informing D) informed20. The staff members were asked to arrive a few minutes earlier before the meeting ________ .A) will start B) starts C) started D) would start21. Think over our proposal and let me know whether you agree _______ it.A) for B) in C) with D) at22. Could you please ________ why you can’t come to attend the meeting?A) explain B) understand C) give D) discussion23.It is a fact ________ most deaths from lung cancer are caused by smoking.A) that B) how C) what D) which24.The manager's reply ________ that he was not really interested in the project.A) offered B) showed C) advised D) described25.She didn't tell the reason _______ she was absent from the important lecture.A) what B) which C) how D) whySection BDirections：There are also 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.26.They are now looking for a new way of (treat) _______ the rare disease.27.I was (deep) _______ moved by what my boss had done for me.28.If you want to achieve your goal, you have to work (hard) ________ than ever before.29.Our company has bought two pieces of (equip) _______ for the lab.30.Up till now, he (work) ________ on software design for 10 years.31.They're looking for an ( experience) __________ manager to further improve the overseasbusiness.32.The tour guide marked some places of interest on the map for us (visit) _____33.I wonder whether there is any (different) _______ between these two projects.34.They didn't follow the new rules (make) by the company.35. A water power station (build) _______ in the area several years ago.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)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 1Directions: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.Things you should know about your library cardLibrary cards•Cards are free to all library users.•Cards are renewed annually.• Your library card enables you to register at other public libraries across the city.Responsibility•Users are responsible for returning all materials borrowed on their card by the date due ( 到期的) and for any charges on items that are overdue, lost or damaged.•Please report your lost card immediately. Items borrowed on the card are still your responsibility.•Charges for lost or damaged materials are based on the cost and include handling fees.Renewals ( 续借)•Most items can be renewed twice unless someone has requested them.•There are no renewals on DVDs, videos, or CD-Roms.Fines•Borrowing is free if materials are returned by the due date. If your materials are returned late, fines ( 罚款) are charged：—30 cents per day for most adult items—10 cents per day for most junior materials—$ 1 per day for adult DVDs—50 cents for junior DVDs.36.According to the passage, the library card can be registered at _________ .A) the library only in your neighborhood B) other public libraries in the cityC) college libraries only D) all online librariesers are required to pay charges on items that are _______ .A) due B) renewed C) damaged D) borrowed38.If you have lost your library card, you _______ .A)are still responsible for the items borrowed on that cardB)have only to pay the cost of the items borrowedC)cannot get a new card from the same libraryD)don't need to pay the handling fees39.According to the passage, you can renew most of the items you borrowed _______ .A) once only B) three timesC) twice at most D) as often as you like40.If you don't return the materials by the due date you will be ________ .A) charged one dollar per day B) requested to return the cardC ) informed by an email D) charged a fineTask 2Directions：This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.So, you love the Internet. It's a great place to find information or go shopping. It's fun, but do you spend a lot of time online? Experts say 6% of Internet users are Internet addicts ( 上瘾的人) ——they are always online. " Internet addicts are often young people," says one expert, " and they usually have problems with family, friends, work, and school. "Go through the following check list. If you answer yes to all these questions, maybe you are an Internet addict.1.Do you spend a lot of time on the Internet? □Yes □No2.Do you think or talk about the Internet all the time? □Yes □No3.Are all your friends "Internet friends"? □Yes □No4.Is the Internet your only hobby? □Yes □No5.Do you ever miss appointments (^J^) because you are online? □Yes □NoSo, what do you do if you think you are an addict? Go to an advice service. Where is it? On theInternet, of course！41.According to the first paragraph, people find the Internet a great place to ________ .A) become addicted B) get informationC) make money D) do office work42.Those who are always online are called ______ .A) Internet users B) Internet expertsC) Internet addicts D) Internet providers43.According to one expert, Internet addicts are often young people who usually ______ .A)enjoy a lot of hobbiesB)suffer from poor healthC)have problems with life and workD)take thorough medical examinations44.If you want to find out whether you are an Internet addict, you are advised to _________ .A)go through the check list providedB)take a special training courseC)ask a friend about itD)go to see a doctor45.This passage is mainly about ________ .A)the use of the InternetB)the types of Internet addictsC)the advantages of the InternetD)the signs of an Internet addictTask 3Directions:Read the following passage. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 to 50 (in no more than three words) in the table below.The late-night bus is back！Beginning Thursday, September 30, late-night traffic service is back! Available to all community members, the three late-night bus lines provide service to most of the community. This safe, low cost and convenient traffic service can provide rides to and from work, movies, shopping, or for evening pastimes ( 娱乐消遣) . Service operates on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 8：45 p. m. to 2：45 a. m. from September 30 to June 11, 2012, except for Oregon State University winter holiday. The last buses leave downtown starting at 1：45 a. m. Come on board!Get current information on traffic - related events at our website ( 网址) or call 541—766— 6998. Pick up the map and schedule on all buses, at Corvallis and Philomath City Halls, the public Library, the Oregon State University Bookstore, and Snell Hall.After reading it, you areC—Type of Leave D—Sick LeaveE—Private Affair Leave F—Reason for LeaveG—Attach Medical Record H—No Medical RecordI—Paid Holiday J—Annual LeaveK—Leaving Time L—Signature of EmployeeM—Checking Result N—Agree0—Deny P—Approved byQ—RemarkExamples：(Q)备注(G)附病例advice centre.As they are experts in energy saving, they will be able to advise you on which energy saving measures are most suitable to your home. Our experts;•Have good knowledge of your area and understand the local housing conditions ----------- forexample, they can help you find out whether or not your house has cavity walls ( 空心墙)•Can advise you on any grants( 拨款)and offers that may be available to help towards thecost of re-structuring measures.•Know your local labor market and so can recommend suitable qualified workers.•Have experience of helping people like you take effective energy saving actions, from the start of the process to the end.56.What advice is given by the Energy Saving Trust advice centre?Expert advice about making our home ___________________________________________ .57.What measures can the experts in the centre propose?The measures that are _____________________________________________ to your home.58.What else can the experts do for you?Give advice on the grants and offers towards the cost of .59.Why can the experts recommend suitable qualified workers?Because they are familiar with your local .60.What experience have the experts got?Helping people take effective .Part IV Translation—English into Chinese (25 minutes)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 write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. Write your translation of the paragraph ( No. 65 ) in the corresponding space on the Translation/Composition Sheet.61.The improvement of energy- efficiency in a restaurant will not only save money, but protect valuable natural resources, too.A)提高餐厅的效益不仅能够赚钱，而且能够保持珍贵的自然资源。
2012年英语A级试题及答案
2012职称英语考试理工类A 级真题第1部分：词汇部分：词汇 选项（第1~15题，每题1分，共15分）分）1.All the flats in the building had the same layout. A. colorB. arrangementC. size D. function 2.The weather was crisp and clear and you could see the mountains fifty miles away. A. fresh B. hotC. heavyD. windy 3.The walls are made of hollow concrete blocks. A. bigB. longC. new D. empty 4.Our aim was to update the health service, and we succeeded. A. modernizeB. offerC. provideD. fund 5.Her comments about men are utterly ridiculous. A. slightlyB. partly C. completelyD. faintly 6.Every week the magazine presents the profile of a well-known sports personality. A. success B description C. evidence D. plan 7.He has been granted asylum in France. A. powerB. relief C. protectionD. license 8.When I heard the noise in the next room, I couldn‟t resist have a peep. A. look B. chance C. visitD. try 9.She moves from one exotic location to another. A familiar B. similar C. proper D. unusual 10.We almost ran into a Rolls-Royce that pulled out in front of us without signaling. A. overtookB. hitC. passedD. found11.He was weary of the constant battle between them. A. fondB. proudC. tiredD. afraid 12.Nothing would induce me to vote for him again. A. attractB. teachC. helpD. discourage 13.He shifted his position a little, in order to alleviate the pain in his leg. A. controlB. easeC. experienceD. suffer 14.The photographs evoked memories of our A. refreshedB. storedC. blockedD. erased 15.Newborn babies can discriminate between a man ‟s and a woman ‟s voice. A. treatB. expressC. analyzeD. distinguish 第2部分：阅读判断（第16~22题，每题1分，共7分）下面的短文后有7个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息，请选择A ；如果该句提供的是错误信息，请选择B ；如果该句的信息文中没有提及，请选择C 。
2012年英语真题答案.doc
Section ⅠUse of English2012年的完型填空是有关美国司法官伦理和政治关系的一篇文章，出自New York Times, June, 30th , 2011的“Ethics, Politics and the Law”一文。
选材回归了2000年完型曾出过的法律类文章，而且和当年一样，也是包含几个小段落，不像以往的文章，三段或者四段论，脉络比较清晰，结构容易把握。
而且，较去年比较“平易近人”的文章，这篇法律类文章背后有一定的背景知识，比较关注时事或者对这一块儿有所了解的同学，会相应得心应手一些。
另外，20道题目中，多达13题都是在考查动词，虽然选项中基本不存在干扰项，除了15题一道考查两词的辨析之外，其他的选项含义都差别甚远，按理说值得高兴。
但是这些考查动词的题目中，许多都考查对于熟词僻义的掌握情况，往年就是08年出现了3处，今年也出现3处。
仅有2道题考查逻辑词，而且这两道题是送分题，不需要考虑太多。
一向是命题人偏爱的以“able”作后缀的形容词依然出现(19题)。
下面就真题作一个详细解析。
和以往一样，第一句话不设空，帮助同学们理解全文探讨的话题：美国高等法庭司法官的伦理道德问题。
题1选B。
maintain. 此空有赖于对后文的理解。
这直接体现了我们作完型的整体思路，也就是首先通读全文。
尤其是看到最后一段直接给出提议：希望法官和政治划清界限从而保证自己的权威性，因此全文的导向和逻辑就非常清晰了。
同时，题2答案(when)也顺势而出：如果法官们和政治家一样，法庭就不能捍卫自己作为法律卫道士的权威。
题2选A。
这里的when其实表示条件关系，即“如果……。
”题3选择weakened。
上下文语义题+词义辨析。
选项含义差别较大，要求对上下文逻辑关系掌握清楚。
Yet表示一个转折：“即使这样，还是有很多法官这样做，损害了法庭独立和公正的名声。
” 本题如果能把导向把握准，即可定位在B和D两项，D项eliminated 过于绝对，排除。
2012年12月应用能力A级真题
[02:17.81]B) An evening party.
[02:21.82]C) An air trip.
[02:25.30]D) The man's job.
[02:30.23]From the dialogue we learn that
[08:24.71][07:01.06]Q: 6. What is the woman doing?
[08:40.96][07:17.48]7. Why does the woman want to join the man’s company?
[07:36.32]Now listen again.
[07:49.65][06:25.36]W: I could not say that everything is perfect there.
[07:54.10][06:30.19]But it has given me many chances.
[07:57.75][06:33.85]M: Then why are you leaving your present job?
[08:13.57][06:49.75]W: Not yet, but I believe he will let me go.
[08:18.40][06:54.54]M: Can you get a reference letter from him?
[08:21.46][06:57.70]W: I’m sure I can.
[11:46.65][09:54.28]Have a nice trip, Mr. Black.