【VIP专享】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)试卷及答案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) with C) onB) of D)to17.Inadditiontoeconomic considerations, there are other reasons______people work long hours.A) what C) whenB) why D) where18. There may beaneed for retraining if you expectemployees________new technologyA) using C)tousingB) use D) used19.Asurveysuggeststhatnearlyoneinsixchildrenhasdifficulty______totalk.A)tolearn C)learnB) learning D) learnt20. It wasintheir Londonbranch_____we met and discussed the issueA) that C) howB) which D) what21. The decision about suchabig project can not be made______each member of the board agrees.A) if C) thoughB) unless D) as22. There was no prooftoshowthatCharles had committed the crime,_____he was set free.A) but C) orB) for D) so23. Medical accidents______by drugs have attracted much attentioninthatcountry.A) causing C)be causedB)tobe caused D)caused24. No sooner_____than I realized I'd left the document at home.A) have we sat down C)we had sat downB) had we sat down D)we sat down25. The sales department of company is engagedin_____the products and making profits.A) selling C)being soldB) sell D)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 answersheet 26. 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, he gottoknow the professor and learnedalot from him.munication via eye contact seemstobe ?particular?___________importantinsome 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 for traveling 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 immediateTask 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 local media and through direct mail campaignsor front door advertisementstogenerate more interest.Intough economic times, small business owners often suffer mostasaresult 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 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. Ittakes 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?The Route.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 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. 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。