12月高等学校英语应用能力考试A级真题

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1、2012年12月高等学校英语应用能力考试真题（A级）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 your ability to understand short dialogues.There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there

2、is recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer form 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 lin

3、e through the cente .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 sin

4、gle Line through the center .A B C DNow the test will begin.1. A) Go to America. B) Leave Beijing.C) Book a ticket. D) Buy some gifts.2. A) An engineer. B) A professor.C) A manager. D) A secretary.3. A) At a bank. B) At a book store. C)In an office. D) In a restaurant.4. A) She doesnt like the movie

5、 B) She cant see the movie today. C) She has already seen the movie. D) She prefers to watch movies alone.5. A) Very happy. B) Excited. C) Proud. D)Alittle worried.Section BDirection: This section is to test your ability to understand conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After ea

6、ch 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

7、the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16. A) Taking a job interview. B) Meeting a customer. C) Giving a welcome speech. D) Discussing a project.7. A) She likes the environment there. B) She can have a higher pay there.C) The company is closetoher home. D) The company of

8、fers a longer paid holiday.Conversation 28. A) To place an order. C) To change an appointment.B) To book a hotel room. D) To discuss a program.9. A) To have a family gathering. B)To take a holiday. C) To visit his partner. D) To sign acontract.10. A) 9 am. B)10 am. C) 3 pm. D) 2pm.Section CDirection

9、s: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 read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in

10、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.11. What do many young people think of the Internet?It is a place to _.12. What can young people practice on the Int

11、ernet?They can practice_by talking with people.13. What is important for young people to know when talking with strangers online?Talking with strangers online can be_.14. What should you do to protect yourself online?Never give your_to anyone.15. What should you do if you feel uncomfortable with the

12、 topics of conversation?Stop_.Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sectionsSectionADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding o

13、n the most appropriate word or words form 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.16. The decision about such a big project can not be made_each member of the board agrees.A) if B) unless C) thoug

14、h D) as17. There was no proof to show that Charles had committed the crime, _he was set free.A) but B) for C) or D) so18. Medical accidents _by drugs have attracted much attention in that country.A) causing B) to be caused C) be caused D) caused19. No sooner _than I realized Id left the document at

15、home.A) have we sat down B) had we sat down C) we had sat down D) we sat down20. The sales department of company is engaged in_ the products and making profits.A) selling B) sell C) being sold D) having sold21. When I am away _ business, I contact my office every day by email .A) with B) of C) on D)

16、 to22. In addition to economic considerations, there are other reasons _ people work long hours.A) what B) why C) when D) where23. There may be a need for retraining if you expect employees _ new technology.A) using B) use C) to use D) used24. A survey suggests that nearly one in six children has di

17、fficulty _ to talk.A) to learn B) learning C) learn D) learnt25. It was in their London branch _ we met and discussed the issue.A) that B) which C) how D) whatSection BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in bracket

18、s. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26. All the staff of the company (work)_very hard year and 15% more profit was gained.27. Among the major products (import) _by Malaysia were iron and steel and medical Instruments.28. Business and professional services (list)

19、_in the Yellow Pages.29. Nokias mobile phone market share in china (fall) _ to its lowest level since 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 lot from him.32. Communication via eye cont

20、act seems to be (particular) _ important in some 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) _, while having medical care available.35. Many people find telephone interviews (diff

21、icult)_than face-to-face interviews.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 follo

22、wing 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 choices and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Marketing

23、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 y

24、ou 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 ad

25、vertise 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, yo

26、u 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 companys credit terms. Consider lowering your prices and holding two-for-one events to arouse more consumer interest.36. Why is it a challenge for small businesses to

27、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 publics taste for furniture is different.37. According to the writer, it is a good way for small business owners to sell their furniture by

28、 _.A) improving after-sales service B) reducing the advertising expensesC) providing free delivery of furniture D) displaying the furniture in a new home38.To get more customers to your store, you are advised to _.A) advertise a raffle event B) visit your local customersC) have longer business hours

29、 D) improve local traffic conditions39. The purpose of holding two-for-one events is to _.A) offer in-store financing B) lower the furnitures costC) attract consumers interest D) reduce the advertising budget40. The passage is mainly about _.A) furniture designing B) furniture promotionC) furniture

30、store decoration D) furniture production processTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.Although buses tend to be slower than the subway for traveling around New York City, there are many reasons to use the bus while visiting

31、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 penn

32、ies).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 designate

33、d (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 requ

34、est a stop: Pull the cord or press the black band near the windows. AStop Requested light will be on immediately at the front of the bus.41. Compared with buses, the subway for traveling around New York City is likely to be _.A) faster B) slowerC) more expensive D) more convenient42. One advantage o

35、f traveling by bus is that you can _.A) book a comfortable seat B) buy your ticket in advanceC) transfer to the subway freely D) see different areas of Manhattan43. Passengers can pay their bus fare_.A) with pennies B) with dollar billsC) with a MetroCard D) with a credit card44. To indicate to the

36、driver that you want to board the stop, you may_.A) put your arm out B) show your ticketC) go to the back door D) wave your MetroCard45. To ask for a stop while riding a bus, you may_.A) raise your hand B) move toward the front doorC) press the black band near the windowsD) turn off the Stop Request

37、ed light immediatelyTask 3 Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No. 46 to No. 50). You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Welcome to Bookstore. co. ukBookst

38、ore. co. uk is the UKs 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 book

39、sellers 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 infor

40、med 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 Bookstore. co. uk.If you cant find what you are looking for, then use the search or advanced search

41、to find the book you require. Follow us on TwitterUKBookstore. Bookstore. co. ukRange of book titles: over _46_Discounts offered: 30% or overOrdering methods: online or via _47_Terms of delivery: 1. time limit: within 48 hours 2. means: global _48_Target customers: private _49_, schools and organiza

42、tions worldwideWays to find a book: use the search or _50_Task 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 lette

43、rs 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

44、 - 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 question

45、s (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 a

46、nd 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 Londons sights, beginning from Buckingham Palace and finished at Westminster Abbey

47、(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 Londons popular attractions and offers entertaining commentaries in a choice of languages

48、. Children can also enjoy our super Kids Channel.Blue RouteOn this route guests can enjoy the delights of Londons top museums and shopping districts introduced through the digital commentary, including the special childrens channel.56. What is the finest way to see London and her landmarks? _57. Whe

49、re 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

50、? Top museums and _. Part IV TranslationEnglish 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 th

51、e 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. We wish to inform you that all the items ordered are available from stock and will be shipped upon

52、 receipt of your letter of credit.A) 我方谨通知贵方，所订货物均有现货，收到你方信用证后即可发运。B) 我们提醒你方注意，所订货物都有库存，但须提供信用证方可发货。C) 你方所订货物本公司储备充足，希即寄信用证，我们一定尽快发货。D) 我方信用证已经寄出，希望你方尽快装运货物并及时来函告知我们。62. This course will introduce you to many of the functions which the software uses to produce letters, reports, and other documents.A

53、) 本课程将有助于你掌握各种软件，学习写信、写报告和生成其它文件。B) 本课程将向你们介绍该软件用于写信、写报告和其它文件的许多功能。C) 本课程使用该软件来讲授商务信函、工作报告和其它文件的写作特点。D) 通过本课程，你可掌握该软件的用途，用于写信、写报告和其它文件。63. It is our hope that this contract will represent the beginning of a long and fruitful cooperation between our two companies.A) 我们希望能长期保持我们两家公司之间互利互惠的合作关系。B) 我们希望

54、基于本合同建立 我们两家公司之间长期合作的关系。C) 我们希望这项合同将代表我们两家公司长期有效合作的开始。D) 我们希望能尽快地签订合同并长期保持我们已经取得的成果。64. 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。B) 航运的货物忆到达很长时间，但没有人通知我们关于透支的任何消息。C) 长期以来这些佩特都是航运的，而且你们事先都能够给我们发来通知。D) 即使发货需要

55、很长时间，我们迄今还是没有收到你方任何相关的信息。65. Founded in 1937, ABC Company is one of the largest consumer products companies in the world. It has offices or factories in more than 50 countries, with more than 100 brands on market in 60 countries. Its products include beauty care, home care, and family health care pr

56、oducts. Millions of people around the world use its products every day. Part V Writing (25 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a business letter according to the following information give in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.说明：假设你是某公司的销售助理王海，请给David Smith 先生写一封回信，内容包括：1. 感谢对方订购了100箱衬衫；2. 建议用纸箱而不用木箱装运，并列举纸箱的优点（比如：轻便，成本低等）；你公司最近与别的美国公司交易中也用过纸箱，效果很好；3. 盼回复。Words for reference纸箱 carton 木箱 wooden case