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1、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 questi

2、on. 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 D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the cent

3、er.Example: You will hear: You will read: A) New York City. B) An evening party. C) An air trip. D) The mans 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

4、 the center. Now the test will begin.1. A) Production planning. C) Public relations.B) Financial affairs. D)Import and Export.2. A) More workers are needed. C) Raw materials are more expensive.B) Advertising costs more. D) Workers salaries are higher.3. A) To look for a dream job. C) To continue his

5、 study.B) To visit his friends. D) To find a chance to do business.4. A) He is good at programming. C) He is nice and kind.B) He is suitable for the job. D) He finds the job difficult.5. A) Interviewer and interviewee. C) Doctor and nurse.B) Buyer and seller. D) Shop assistant and customer.Section B

6、Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on

7、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. Now the test will begin.Conversation l6. A) He was too busy. C) His company has moved away.B) He got a new

8、 offer. D) His company has closed down.7. A) To have his own business. C) To move to another city.B) To do social work. D) To go to study abroad.Conversation 28. A) The chief engineer. C) The office secretary. B) The manager assistant. D) The sales manager.9. A) Hes giving a lecture. C) Hes speaking

9、 on another phone.B) Hes attending a meeting. D) Hes away on a business trip.10.A) Telling him to meet tomorrow. C) Asking him to call back.B) Telling him to send a sample. D) Asking him to attend a party.Section CDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is pri

10、nted in the test paper, but with some words or phrases 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 the passage will begin.Ladies and Gentlemen,Its my honor to be

11、the guide to show you around our company. First of all, Ill introduce our factory to you.Our company ll in the 1980s. We mainly produce electronic goods and export them all over the world. We 12 of about US$80 million last year, and our business is growing steadilyWe now have offices in Asia, North

12、America and Europe, with about 1500 employees, and we are working gladly to 13 of our customers. In order to further develop our overseas market, we need more agents to 14 our products. I hope you will 15 doing business with us. Thank you.Section DDirections: This section is to test your ability to

13、comprehend short passage. You will hear a recorded passageAfter that youll hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two timesWhen you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplet

14、e answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answers on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Now listen to the passage.16. What did the speaker talk about last time?The _ of an oral presentation.17What does the speaker want to talk about today?The _ of a presentation.18. What does a t

15、ypical presentation consist of?The beginning, _.19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to the speaker?Because it is the _ to your listeners.20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation?It can draw _ and set the proper tone.Part II S

16、tructure (10minutes)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 fr

17、om 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.2l. _ the number in full-time employment fell by 2 million, the number of people in part-time work doubled to over 4 million. A) Unless B) Until C) While

18、 D) Since22. It was your recommendation _ enabled me to be an engineer in this world-famous company.A) when B) who C) what D) that23. Now the pollution caused by the increasing number of cars _ more and more serious in many cities.A) become B) became C) is becoming D) had become24. We understand you

19、 need easy access _up-to-date information about your accounts in our bank.A) in B)to C)for D)with 25. It is common practice _ a battery when it still has some life in it.A) to charge B) charge C)charged D) having charged26. We have to investigate as _ customers as possible in order to make sure of t

20、he potential of the market.A) many B) much C) more D) most27. As long as you keep on _ hard, you11 get promoted sooner or later.A) work B) be working C) worked D) working28. There are 4.9 million businesses in the UK, 99% of _ are small businesses. A) which B) that C) whose D) it 29. _ by all the te

21、am members, they finally got the big project for their company.A) To be supported C) Supporting B) Having supported D) Supported30. This article tells the readers _ they can look for in an employees abilities.A) that B) what C) which D) howSection BDirections: There are 5 incomplete statements here.

22、 You should fi11 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. The proposal that the head of the team made at the meeting sounds (reason) _.32. Generally speaking, once you (make) _ the payment, the goods

23、should be delivered within a week.33. It is said that advertising is the (expensive) _ of all the promotional activities undertaken by businesses.34. The company suffered greatly during the economic crisis, with considerable loss of its (invest) _.35. It is reported that an international conference

24、(hold) _ in London next Friday.Part Reading Comprehension (40minutes) 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 pass

25、age. 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.We try to ensure tha

26、t GFL Solid Waste Haulage (清运) Division is a company that acts safely and responsibly at all times and in all places. We never tolerate any conduct that puts our customers and the communities we serve at risk. At GFL, safety is more than a program; it is a core value of our company. GFL is equally c

27、ommitted to improving the environment for the future of the communities we live in and we serve. We believe that our services play an essential part in improving the environment and we are always mindful of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for our customers. We are committed

28、 to the safety of our workers and have programs in place to continually upgrade our worker safety and environmental practices. We have highly qualified staff, we use the best available equipment and we are fully committed to keeping our workplace safe and the environment clean.Over the past years, s

29、ervice requests have changed dramatically from basic waste disposal to comprehensive waste management or green” programs. Our new green” waste management program is now gaining respect and popularity in the community. For more information, contact GFL at .36. According to the passage, GFL doesnt all

30、ow any conduct that will _.A) cause any noise to the environmentB) produce waste in the communities C) waste more natural resourcesD) do harm to its customers37. The core value of GFL Solid Haulage Division is _A) profit B) safety C) efficiency D) responsibility38. In the first paragraph, we are alw

31、ays mindful of” means “_”.A) we are a1ways worried aboutB) we always look forward toC) we are always aware ofD) we always put up with39. What does GFL do with its worker safety and environmental practices, according to the second paragraph?A) Continually upgrade them.B) Keep using the traditional me

32、thods.C) Hire new workers to clean the environment.D) Import new techno1ogy from overseas companies.40. What can we learn about the companys new “green” waste management program?A) The quality of waste management has become worse.B) The program is becoming more and more popular.C) Waste management h

33、as remained unchanged.D) More workers are involved in the program.Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Many jobs have been lost and they may not be coming back. Some occupations had already been declining for years due to a

34、dvances in technology and changes in the global economy. The following is a list of careers that are disappearing. Stage PerformersThe five-year decline for this career was a surprising 61%. Stage performances have fallen out of fashion and have been almost entirely replaced with movies and home ent

35、ertainment technologies. Postal Service Mail Sorters（分拣员）After losing almost 57,000 jobs between 2004 and 2009, a further 30% decline in this occupation can be seen by 2018. With more automatic processes for mail sorting and increasing correspondence via e-mail and fax, this job is quickly becoming

36、unnecessary.Office Support WorkersAbout 300,000 office support jobs disappeared between 2004 and 2009. Secretaries and file clerks are no longer in demand as companies cut costs. Moreover, technologies like voicemail and easy-to-use word processors have enabled professionals to do their own office w

37、ork.Photo ProcessorsWith the rise of digital photography and automatic printing, positions for manual photo printers are rapidly disappearing. The occupation has been steadily losing jobs in the last five years and there might be a 24% decline by 2018. Radio operatorsAs technology advances, the need

38、 for workers to monitor communications via radiotelephone equipment is disappearing. This already small field saw a five-year decline of 43%.41. According to the first paragraph, because of the advances in technology and global economic changes, _.A) many jobs are disappearing sharplyB) many new occ

39、upations are emergingC) people are attracted to higher-paying jobsD) part-time jobs have become more popular42. One reason why the career of stage performers is declining so fast is that _.A) stage performers can no longer earn big moneyB) fewer people are qualified as stage performers C) there is l

40、ess investment in stage performancesD) stage performances have become less popular43. The benefit of using new technologies in the office is that _.A) office workers can work on a flexible work systemB) professionals are able to do their own office workC) secretaries and file clerks are badly in nee

41、dD) employees can enjoy better social welfare44. The author expects that by 2018 the occupation of photo processors might decline by _.A) 61% B) 43% C) 30% D) 24%45. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A) Advanced TechnologiesB) Rising UnemploymentC) Disappearing CareersD)

42、Global EconomyTask 3Directions: The following is a short introduction to all sales representatives. 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.In Amer

43、ican Income Life Insurance Company (AIL), sales representatives have servants hearts. Our team members make every effort to protect hard-working, middle-income families with insurance coverage（承保范围）. We also believe whole-heartedly in giving back to the communities in which we operate. American Inco

44、me Life gives off its time and resources to help make the world a better place.Sales experience is not required to be a representative. Just the willingness to work hard. What makes American Income Life unique is that our work system enables our sales team to focus on selling, which is what makes th

45、is career truly opportunity unlimited. Simply said, you earn what youre worth based on how hard you work and how fast you want to advance. At American Income Life you will find a career, not a job. You will also find free training opportunities, and leadership experience, too. American Income Lifes

46、independent agency offices provide sales training focused on insurance sales. Training includes working one-on-one with experienced sales agents both in the classroom and in the field. Sales Representatives of AILAims: l) to protect middle-income families2) to give back to 46 Features: 1) having ser

47、vants hearts2) willingness to 47 3) being able to focus on 48 Benefits: 1) 49 sales training opportunities 2) 50 experienceTask 4Directions: The following is a list of terms related to online jobs from home. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与等同) those given in Chin

48、ese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A - Cost of goods soldB - Channel of distributionC - Commission percentD - Competitive advantageE - Current assetsF - Current debtG - Direct cost of salesH - Earning befo

49、re taxesI - Effective demandJ - Advance paymentK - Advising bankL - Letter of creditM - Paying bankN - Capital marketO - Cost and freightP - Import licenseQ - Joint ventureExamples: (A）售出货物成本（H）税前收益51. ( )现有债务 （ ）预付款52. ( )信用证 （ ）合资企业53. ( )竞争优势 （ ）有效需求54. ( )付款银行 （ ）成本加运费55. ( )直销成本 （ ）资本市场Task 5Di

50、rections: The following is a letter. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 to No. 60) that follow. The answers (in not more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Act now to get a student loanMake no payments while in

51、school with a Wells Fargo private student loan.A college education is a worthwhile investment, but sometimes you need help covering all the costsWells Fargo private student loans may be able to help you pay for all eligible education-related expenses, including tuition, housing, books, a laptop, lab

52、 fees, and more.Other benefits include:一 Make no payments until six months after leaving school一 Select a competitive fixed or variable interest rate option一 Reduce your loan cost with our interest rate discounts Applying with a co-signer （联署人；担保人） may improve your chance of getting approved and hel

53、p you qualify for a lower interest rate, Learn more about undergraduate student loans for traditional colleges and universities or career and community colleges. Or call our toll-free number 1-877-315-7721.Our Student Loan Specialists are here to help you through the process - from helping you make

54、an informed choice on the loan that meets your needs, to helping you estimate how much you may need to borrow. 56. What is introduced in the passage?A Wells Fargo _ loan.57. What expenses can be paid with the loan?All eligible _ expenses58. What is the advantage of the loan in terms of the repayment

55、 period? No payment is made until six months after _.59. Why are you advised to apply for your loan with a co-signer?To have a better chance of _ and being qualified for a lower interest rate. 60. What can the Students Loan Specialists do to help you in your application?They can help you through _ i

56、n your application.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 sentence numbered 61 to 64, you will read three choices of suggested translation marked A), B) and C). Y

57、ou 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. In order to increase cash flow and limit layoffs, the company has decided that s

58、alary reductions are absolutely necessary at this time.A) 公司收到增加现金收入和加快裁员的决定，认为这一决定十分适时。B) 为了增加现金流转和减少裁员，公司已决定现在减薪是绝对必要的。C) 为了增加现金储备和防止裁员，公司认为有必要立即着手进行减薪。62. After some initial hesitation, western manufacturers were rushing to China to sell their internationally approved products to the growing mark

59、et. A) 西方厂商有些犹豫但还是进入中国，销售其国际上获奖产品，使中国市场不断增长。B) 西方生产厂商毫不犹豫地来到中国投资生产，希望扩大自己产品在国际市场的份额。C) 西方厂商最初稍有犹豫后，即蜂拥到中国，向成长中的市场出售其国际认可的产品。63. As a result of continuing business expansion at the city branch of our bank, we are presently seeking experienced bank clerks. A) 由于本市分行的业务持续扩大，我行现诚聘有经验的银行职员。B) 由于本市人口的不断增加

60、，我行将在各区增加营业网点和人员。C) 本市支行的规模将会扩大，为此我们急需聘请多位银行经理人。64. Economic competition among nations is expected to increase, especially now that the countries like Russia and China have moved towards a market economy. A) 经济竞争在国家之间不断升级，导致像中国和俄罗斯这样的国家也已经转向了市场经济。B) 各国间的经济竞争将会加剧，尤其是因为像中国和俄罗斯这样的国家也己迈向市场经济。C) 世界的经济形势将

61、会发生巨变，尤其是像中国和俄罗斯这样的国家也向世界开放了市场。65. According to your request, we will 1) correct or update your personal information; 2) stop sending emails to your email address; 3) stop sending messages to your phones; and 4) stop your account to prevent any future purchases through that account. You can make the

62、se requests at the Customer Information Department or by telephoning, or emailing your request to the Customer Service Department at . Please do not email your credit card number or other sensitive information.Part V Writing (25 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation