新视野大学英语试卷

《新视野大学英语》试卷

试卷一

请考生注意，试卷一的答案要填在答题卡上，填在试卷上无效。试卷二的答案要写在试卷二上。交卷时要按英语班级分开交上（只交答题卡和试卷二）。

Part I Listening Comprehension (20 points, 20 questions)

Section A

Directions: in this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only

once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices

marked a), b), c) and d), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter with

a single line through the center.

Example: you will hear: M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey.

W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it's necessary.

Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?

You will read: A) At the office

B) in the waiting room

C) at the airport

D) in a restaurant

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in

the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “at the office”is the

best answer. You should choose [A] and mark it with a single line through the centre.

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PartⅡReading Comprehension (30 points)

Directions: There are 3 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or

unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should

decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line

through the center.

Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.

Many people, particularly recent college graduates, dream of owning their own businesses.

Although such ventures are often exciting and profitable, the new entrepreneur should thoroughly

investigate and plan the situation before plunging in. the first step should be to assemble a board of

advisers, including a lawyer, an accountant, and an insurance representative. These individuals can

provide valuable information and counsel. Securing the necessary licenses and permits is also a

precondition and may require research to determine what is necessary.

Most successful small-business owners have considerable experience in the field working for

others before they become independent. They also begin with substantial financial backing and a good location. Renting space may be preferable or necessary at the start, but the lease on the building must

be examined carefully before it is signed. The new owner should be thoroughly familiar with the

market and the competition. A person who wants to buy an existing business can often learn the history

of the company and its prospects from the owner's records. Once the business gets started, accurate and