英语二级应用能力强化

广东科学技术职业学院外国语学院 大学英语部教改组

2010年12月

高等学校英语应用能力考试大纲（B级）

一、考试对象

本大纲适用于修完《基本要求》B级所规定的全部内容的高等职业教育、普通高等专科教育、成人高等教育和本科办二级技术学院各非英语专业的学生。

二、考试性质

本考试的目的是考核考生的语言知识、语言技能和使用英语处理有关一般业务和涉外交际的基本能力，其性质是教学---水平考试。

三、考试方式与内容

考试方式为笔试，包括五个部分：听力理解、语汇用法和语法结构、阅读理解、翻译（英译汉）和写作（或汉译英）。考试范围限于《基本要求》B级所规定的全部内容。

第一部分：听力理解（Listening Comprehensive）

测试考生理解所听问题并做出恰当回答的能力、理解简短对话的能力和听写词语的能力。听力材料的语速为每分钟100词。

听力材料以日常交际和简单的业务交际内容为主。词汇限于《基本要求》的―词汇表‖中B级2，500词的范围，交际内容涉及《基本要求》中的―交际范围表‖所列的B级挺立的范围。 本部分的得分占总分的15%。测试时间为15分钟。

第二部分：词汇用法和语法结构（Vocabulary and Structure） 测试考生运用词语和语法知识的能力。测试范围限于《基本要求》中的―词汇表‖B级（2500词）和―语法结构表‖所规定的全部内容。

本部分的得分占总分的15%。测试时间为15分钟。

第三部分：阅读理解（Reading Comprehension）

测试考生从书面文字材料获取信息的能力。总阅读量约800词。

本部分测试的文字材料以一般性阅读材料（科普、文化、社会、常识、经贸、人物等）为主，也包括简单的应用性文字，不包括诗歌、小说、散文等文学性材料，其内容能为各专业学生所理解。

阅读材料涉及的语言技能和词汇限于《基本要求》中的―阅读技能表‖中与B级要求相应的技能范围和 ―词汇表‖B级中2，500词的范围；阅读材料涉及的应用性内容限于《基本要求》中―交际范围表‖B级所规定的读译范围，如：便条、通知、简短信函、简明广告、简明说明书、简明规范等。

主要测试以下阅读技能：

1．了解语篇和段落的主旨和大意。 2．掌握语篇中的事实和主要情节。

3．理解语篇上下文的逻辑关系。 4．了解作者的目的、态度和观点。 5．根据上下文正确理解生词的意思。 6．了解语篇的结论。 7．进行信息转换。

本部分的得分占总分的35%。测试时间是40分钟。

第四部分：翻译------英译汉（Translation---English to Chinese）

测试考生将英语正确译成汉语的能力。所译材料为句子和段落，包括一般性内容（约占60%）和实用性内容（各约占40%）；所涉及的词汇限于《基本要求》的―词汇表‖中B级(2，500词)的范围。

本部分的得分占总分的20%。测试时间为25分钟。

第五部分：写作/汉译英（Writing/Translation----Chinese to English）

测试考生套写应用性短文、填写英文表格或翻译简短的实用性文字的能力。 本部分的得分占总分的15%。测试时间为25分钟。

测试项目、内容、题型及时间分配表：

序号 测试项目 题号 测试内容 题型 多项选择、填空 百分比 时间分配 15% 15分钟 15% 15分钟 Ⅰ 听力理解 1-15 问话、对话、听写 Ⅱ 语法结构 16-35 词汇用法、句法结构、词形变化 多项选择、填空 语篇，包括简单的一般性和应用多项选择、填空、简Ⅲ 阅读理解 36-60 35% 40分钟 性文字 答、匹配 Ⅳ Ⅴ 汉译英 合计

英译汉 61-65 句子和段落 写作/ 信函、简历表、申请书等） 65+1 来源:考试大-国家英语三级考试站 100% 120分钟

应用性文字（便条、通知、简短套写、书写、或翻译 15% 25分钟 多项选择、段落翻译 20% 25分钟 高等学校英语应用能力考试(B级)试卷1

PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGES (PRETCO)

Part I Listening Comprehension ( 15 minutes)

Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 3 sections.

Section A

Directions: 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 center.

1．A）Well, where do you want to go? B）It’s hard to say. C）It’s getting dark. D）What’s the problem 2．A）It’ll probably be cold. B）I’m glad to hear that. C）It’ll probably rain. D) I’m lucky to do so. 3. A）It’s hard to say. B）It’s easy to do so. C）Certainly, they are.

D) Sure. Just a moment, Please. 4. A）For what?

B）When, please?

C）How will you come? D) Where are you living? 5. A） You can call me.

B）Yes, he is in his office. C）Only a few minutes. D) Usually by bus.

Section B

Directions: 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 center.

6. A）The woman has many new stamps. B）They will exchange some stamps. C）The woman has got a problem. D) The man has sold a lot of stamps.

7. A）He doesn’t give the woman much trouble. B）He doesn’t give the woman much trouble. C）He wants a copy of the paper. D) He will take the trouble to copy it.

8. A） At a restaurant. B）At the movie house. C）At a bank. D) At the theater. 9. A） Walking. B）By car. C）Running. D) By bus. 10.A) It’s beside a hotel. B) It’s next to a hospital. C) It’s opposite a busy road.

d) It’s opposite a hotel on a busy road.

Section C

Directions: 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.

Nowadays there are all kinds of different styles for nurse’s uniforms. And you can wear a shirt or top. You can even ______ (11) light blue uniforms, but I always ______ (12) white. And uniforms are useful. In the big hospital where I work, People know immediately who I am from my uniform. Uniforms are also_________ (13). They’re easy to _____（14） and comfortable to wear. And much cheaper than having to wear________ (15) to work.

11.________________ 12 ___________________ 13 ___________________ 14____________________ 15____________________

Part II Vocabulary and Structure ( 15 minutes)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections.

Section A

Directions: 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.

16. Mary is the kind of person who always seems to be ______ a hurry. A) on B) in C) with D) for

17. This time next week I’ll be on vacation. Probably I _________ on a beautiful beach. A) am lying B) have lain C) will be lying D) will have lain 18. __________________________, we went swimming in the river. A) The day being very hot B) It was a very hot day C) The day was very hot D) Being a very hot day

19. She didn’t go to the cinema last night , _______ she had to finish her term paper. A) as B) if C) till D) though 20. I have found some articles _________ the harmful effects of drinking.

A) being concerned B) concerned C) to concern D) concerning 21.She has ___________ her mind and is going to Canada instead of Japan. A) exchanged B) changed C) decided D) made 22.The __________ the proposal is considered, the worse it appears.

A) carefully B) much carefully C) more carefully D) most carefully 23.When applying for a job, you have to __________ a resume.

A) get off B) take away C) put out D) hand in 24.It is important that the committee __________ about the project at once.

A) be informed B) is informed C) will be informed D) being informed 25.He __________ several jackets and finally picked out a blue one.

A) went on B) took on C) tried on D) got on

Section B

Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

26. Miss Cherry is a well-known singer. She showed(music)________tendencies from her early

age.

27. Most students (take)_______sixty credits by the time they graduate.

28. Yesterday I was late getting to the railway station, but (fortunate )_____________, the train

was late, too.

29. I have decided to accept their(invite) ______to pay a visit to their factory. 30. Give the application to the man(sit) ______at that desk, please. 31. He seemed very young, but he was(real) ______older than all of us. 32. As soon as I(get) ______home, it started to rain heavily.

33. Did you get the(permit) _________from the authorities to run the bushiness?

34. Doctor Richard, together with his wife and three children, (be) _________to arrive in Beijing this afternoon.

35. They decided not to visit the Great Wall because it was raining(heavy) _________.

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 1

Directions: 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.

Most of us grow up taking certain things for granted. We tend to assume that experts and religious leaders tell us ―the truth‖. We tend to believe that things advertised on television or in newspapers can’t be bad for us.

However, encouragement of critical thinking in students is one of the goals of most colleges and universities. Few professors require students to share the professors’ own beliefs. In general, professors are more concerned that students learn to question and critically examine the arguments of others, including some of their own beliefs or values. This does not mean that professors insist that you change your beliefs, either. I t does mean, however, that professors will usually ask you to support the views you express in class or in your writing.

If your premises (前提) are shaky, or if your arguments are not logical, professors personally point out the false reasoning in your arguments. Most professors want you to learn to recognize the premises of your arguments, to examine whether you really accept these premises, and to understand whether or not you draw logical conclusions. Put it this way: Professors don’t tell you what to think; they try to teach you how to think.

On the other hand, if you intend to disagree with your professors in class, you should be prepared to offer a strong argument in support of your ideas. Arguing just for the sake of arguing usually does not promote a critical examination of ideas. Many professors interpret it as rudeness. 36. In the first paragraph, the writer tries to tell us that people _______. A) easily accept certain things without a second thought B) grow up through learning certain things in life C) are forming their views during their growth

D) have strong beliefs in authorities while getting old

37. Nowadays, most colleges and universities encourage students to ____________.

A) criticize others

B) share professors’ beliefs C) give their own ideas D) change their own beliefs

38. The word ―shaky‖ (Line 1, Para.3) most probably means ―___________‖.

A) creative B) firm C) false D) weak

39. To help students develop their critical thinking, professors mainly teach them ______.

A) choice of their premises

B) the way to think independently C) skills of drawing conclusions D) different kinds of arguments

40. According to the writer, the right way to argue is to _____________.

A) argue mainly for the sake of arguing B) prove it with a good conclusion

C) support your idea with sound reasoning D) examine others’ ideas critically

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

An ebook, also known as an electronic (电子的) book , is an electronic version (版本) of a print book that you can download (下载) and read. What you need in order to read an ebook is an Ebook Reader, which is a kind of free software used by your computer. Make sure you have the proper Reader before you download your ebook from the Internet. The software allows you to turn the words on the screen into proper size you like. It also helps you turn pages and change your choice of viewing. Ebooks are a fun alternative to regular books. You can download them to any computer, including your portable (便携式) computer so you can take them with you when you travel, and create your own library of hundreds of titles. Best of all, when you order an ebook, there is no waiting and no shipping or handling charges. The amount of time it takes to download your ebook depends on the speed of your connection and the size of your book.

41. From this passage, we know that an ebook __________. A) can be read by any reader who has a computer

B) should be read with the help of a special kind of software C) is a print form of a book often found in libraries D) can be downloaded by turning on the computer. 42. The Ebook Reader is useful for __________. A) turning a print book into an electronic version B) developing an ebook in an portable computer C) downloading an ebook from the Internet D) finding fun alternatives to an ebook

43. From this passage, we can learn that __________. A) reading an ebook involves a lot of trouble B) the ordered ebooks have to be shipped to you C) you can order an ebook from the Ebook Reader

D) travelers can create an ebook on a portable computer 44. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) An ebook can be obtained through the Internet.

B) The size of the words in an ebook cannot be changed. C) An ebook is ordered in the same way as a print book. D) One has to pay some money to get an Ebook Reader.

45. Which of the following would be the best Title of the passage? A) Choices of Ebooks

B) Advantages of Ebooks C) Introduction to Ebooks D) Importance of Ebooks

Task 3

Directions: After reading the following introduction to the course on First Certificate in English, you are required to complete the outline below it (No. 46 through No. 50). You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

English for Cambridge Examination

This course prepares non-native speakers for the internationally recognized First Certificate in English.

Syllabus (课程大纲)

Speaking skills are taught as part of an integrated approach. Special emphasis is placed on the ability to communicate successfully at all levels. Listening skills are also taught as part of integrated approach. Extensive use is made of our modern language laboratory and video self-access center.

Grammar Practice is an essential part of the preparation for the examination. Students are introduced to word processing on computers.

Integrated into our basic syllabus for speaking, listening and reading are regular classes on British life and institutions including the legal system, politics and press. Literary (文学的) texts form a part of all courses.

Careers and future study

The FCE is an intermediate qualification internationally recognized in commerce, industry and higher education. Admission

Application——refer direct to the Language Center, University Brighton, Falmer, Brighton BN 19PH for details and application form. Contact

Course leader: Martin Wilson 211-0934398. Training Course for FC

Intended for: (46)______of English to obtain the internationally recognized First Certificate in English

Arrangement of its contents:

Skills to be trained: speaking, (47)________and reading

Teaching aids available: Modern(48)_______and (49)_______self-access center Contact person:(50)__________

Task 4

Directions: The following is a list of terms frequently used in medical services. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与……等同)those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.

B）To listen to the radio. C) To get the radio fixed. D) To watch the TV program.

9.A）She will be busy every day this week.

B）She can have dinner with the man on Friday. C) She wants to have dinner with the man. D) She wants to know the way. 10.A）They should go without stop. B）She doesn’t want any stamps.

C) They needn’t stop by the post office. D) She’d rather stop by the post office.

Section C

Directions: 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.

A family is sailing around the Pacific Ocean. The are on a 48-foot ___11_____boat. The trip will take from home for a year. They stay in touch with family and friends by e-mail. The children Send e-mail to their grandmother _____12__________a week. The father is in touch with his ___13__ every day. He also gets ___14___ by e-mail. The grandmother learned to use the Internet just before she retired. She learned ______15___ her children and grandchildren. She says e-mail makes her feel like she has been traveling with them. 11.________________ 12.________________ 13.________________ 14._________________ 15._________________

Part II Vocabulary and Structure ( 15 minutes)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences. It consists of 2 sections. Section A

Directions: 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.

16. It was in China __________ the agreement was signed.

A) what B) which C) where D) that

17. When the old lady is alone in the house, her dog makes her feel __________and relaxed. A) safe B) lonely C) healthy D) angry 18. It makes no difference to me __________ Mr. Smith will come or not. A) when B) whether C) that D) how 19. Not for a moment _________ the truth of your explanation about the event. A) we have doubted B) did we doubt C) we had doubted D)doubted we

20. Thousands of products __________ from crude oil are now in daily use. A) to make B) be made C) making D) made 21. ____________ last Friday, he would have got to Paris. A) Would he leave B) Had he left

C) If he is to leave D) If he was leaving 22. The old man has two daughters, ________ are doctors. A) both of them B) both of whom C) both who D) they both

23. If you travel in a foreign country, a tour ________ may save you a lot of trouble. A) director B) helper C) guide D) assistant 24. Dinner will be ready _______. Let’s go and wash our hands.

A) at all B) at least C) just now D) right away 25. If you ________ smoking and drinking, your health will improve soon.

A) gave up B) give up C) had given up D) will give up

Section B

Directions: There are also 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets. Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

26. Jim told me he (join)_________the army two years before. 27. I’m the (little) _________experienced of all the doctors here.

28. In some parts of this city, missing a bus means (wait) _________for another hour. 29. The businessman lost a (gold) _________chance to make a big fortune.

30. Frankly speaking, I’d rather you (say) _________nothing about it for the time being. 31. You should be aware that this rare bird was on the list of human (protect) _________.

32. In the middle of the room there was a Christmas tree (decorate) _________with colored lights and glass balls.

33. John’s performance in this exam made us feel rather(disappoint) ______ .

34. If I (not drink) ______ so much coffee yesterday afternoon, I would have been able to sleep well last night.

35. It was (luck) ______indeed for Mr. Fox to have changed his flight and arrived safe.

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 1

Directions: 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.

Tokyo (东京) is one of the most confusing cities in the world. Over 20 million people live and work in the Tokyo area, and many world famous companies have their offices there. But most streets don’t have names. So how can you find your way in Tokyo?

Most people in Tokyo are very good at giving directions. They can usually explain how to get to their home or their office from the nearest train station. People in Tokyo often use maps when they give directions.

Advertisements in newspapers or magazines, for example, usually

help you find the company. If you’re going to visit someone’s house, it’s a good idea to ask the person to draw, or fax you, a map of the local area. If you get lost, the best idea is to go to a police station. In Japan, each neighborhood has a small police station, and the police officers there have a map of all the buildings in the area. Giving directions is an important part of their job.

36. Tokyo is a confusing city mainly because ___________.

A) it has a very large population B) most streets don’t have names

C) people in Tokyo are bad at giving directions

D) too many famous companies have their offices there 37. What can one do if one is going to visit a Japanese in Tokyo?

A) One can wait for him at the nearest railway station. B) One can put on an advertisement to inform him. C) One can look at the newspaper for his address. D) One can ask him to draw or send a map.

38. In Tokyo, the best way for you to find out directions is to ___________.

A) ask a police officer for help B) buy a map in a bookstore

C) go into someone’s house and ask D) get someone to draw a map for you

39. Why can the police help you to find out directions within a neighborhood?

A) They can fax you a map of the neighborhood. B) They often visit each house in the neighborhood.

C) They know the name of each street in the neighborhood. D) They have a map of all the buildings in the neighborhood. 40. What is the best title for this passage?

A) Traveling in Japan B) How to Draw a Map

C) Finding Your Way in Tokyo

D) The largest City in the World

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

Chain stores have been developing rapidly in China during the past few years and taking hold of ever-increasing retail (零售) market share, an official survey indicates. The State Economic and Trade Commission (SETC) survey shows that the annual sales volume of China's 20 biggest chains leapt last year by 43 percent and the number of their retail stores rose by 46.7 percent, while sales for the whole retail market grew by 10.1 percent. Shanghai Lian Hua Supermarket Company holds the top position with 14.06 billion yuan (US $1.7 billion) in sales and 1,225 retail stores.

The statistics indicate that the biggest stores are swallowing more market share, leaving little development space for medium and small stores, said analysts (分析家). Analysts also note that almost all the giant chains have their headquarters in East China, but they are likely to explore western regions in the near future. With China's entrance Organization, its market is attracting overseas retailers too. The country is committed to opening gradually its retail business, and as a result, more chain stores from outside China will have a share of the pie. Successful domestic retailers are preparing to battle for market share. Shops like Hua Lian and Guo Mei, a giant home appliance distributor in Beijing, have announced ambitious plans for development.

41. According to the passage, Shanghai Lian Hua Supermarket Company is ________. A) a bargain shop B) a chain of stores C) a department store D) a goods distributor

42. We learn from the first paragraph that ____________________.

A) the market share of the 20 biggest chains grew last year by 10.1%. B) the number of retail stores in China increased last year by 46.7%. C) sales of China's 20 biggest chains increased last year by 43%. D) 1,225 new retail stores were set up in Shanghai in recent years.

43. Facing the challenge of foreign rivals, the Chinese chain stores will ______________. A) fight for their market share with confidence B) cooperate with foreign retail chain stores C) shift their focus to western areas D) form even bigger companies

44. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A) The biggest stores are enjoying most of the market share.

B) A number of chain stores have started to explore western areas. C) Medium and small stores don't have any space for development

D) China will allow more foreign investor to invest in its retail business. 45. The passage is mainly about _______________.

A) the rapid growth of big chain stores

B) the present and future retail market in China

C) the leading role of Lian Hua Supermarket Company

D) the competition between domestic and foreign chain stores

Task 3

Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you should complete the

information by filling in the blanks marker 46 to 50 in not more than 3 words in the table below. A local telephone directory is sometimes called the White Pages. This directory provides an alphabetic listing of names and telephone numbers and other telephone reference information. The front pages usually contain information about area codes; billing; customer service; directory assistance (帮助); local, long-distance, and international calls; time zones; rates; emergency numbers; and other items relating to telephone use.

The next section of the telephone directory typically contains the residence listings, or entries of community residents. The third section contains business listings or entries of local business and organizations. In some less populated (人口不稠密的) or rural areas, the residence and business listings may be combined in one section.

Some local directories contain listings of local, state and federal (联邦的) government offices and agencies. These listings might be united into the business listing section, or they may be in a separate section of the phone book. These government listings typically are arranged by the name of the state government and then by departments or agencies.

Local Telephone Directories Another name: (46)_________ Arrangement of its contents:

Listing of names and telephone numbers: given in an (47) _________order

Area codes and other useful information: contained in the(48) _________ Residence listings: provided in the(49) _________section of the directory

Government listings: given either in the business listing section or in a (50) _________

Task 4

Directions: The following is a list of terms frequently used in medical services. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与……等同)those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.

A—Stock exchange

B— Buying and selling stock C—Stock market

D— Current prices of stock

E— Stock list F—Capital stock

G— Money paid for shares H—Common stock I— Preference share J— Watered stock K— Stock transfer L— Stock company M— Share capital N—Limited company O—Public bonds P—Government bonds Q—Buying long R—Stockholder S—Stockbroker T—Selling short

Example: (D) 证券行市

51. （ ）证券市场 （ ）证券交易所 52. （ ）证券行市 （ ）普通股 53. （ ）股份转让 （ ）政府债券 54. （ ）股份资本 （ ）优先股 55. （ ）有限公司 （ ）掺水股票

Task 5

Directions: There is an advertisement blow. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No. 56 to No. 60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.

REA’S Problem Solver Books

●Designed to save students hours of time in finding solutions to problems ●Include every type of problems that might be given in exams

●All problems are worked out with detailed step-by-step illustrations (说明) ●They are essential supplements (补充) to all class texts ●Over 1000 pages in each book

●Each book is the first of its kind ever produced in its field

Outlines of each book are given on the inside pages of this announcement.

If books cannot be ordered through your teacher, use the ordering form attached to this announcement and mail it directly to us at REA (Research & Education Association). REA makes

it a point to fill orders from teachers and students immediately. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, you may return the book within 30 days after you receive it, and we will give a full refund (退款).

56. What can you find in REA’s Problem Solver Books? ___________________ to problems.

57. What kind of problems can be found in the book? Those that may be given in __________________. 58. How thick is each book?

More than __________________.

59. What should you do if you cannot get the book from your teacher? You may use the __________________attached to the announcement. 60. What’s the time limit for you to get a full refund?

Within __________________ after you receive the book.

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. Scientists are eager to talk with other similar problem. A) 科学家热衷于从事类似课题研究的其他科学家交流。 B) 科学家更容易与其他科学家谈话来解决相同的问题。 C) 科学家很乐意在解决类似问题时同其他科学家交流。 D) 科学家更容易就雷同的问题与其他科学家交谈。

62. Women are going after equality themselves instead of waiting for organizations to deliver it. A) 妇女正在追求属于自己的平等，而不是组织机构给予的平等。 B) 妇女在等待组织机构带来平等，相反地自己则在后面跟随。 C) 与其等待组织机构赐予平等，妇女更愿意自己去追求平等。 D) 妇女正在自己追求平等而不是等待组织机构赐予平等。

63. In general, the application—or misapplication—of science and technology in all fields is certain to affect the structure of society as a whole.

A)一般来说，科学技术在各个领域的应用或不用,将会全面影响社会结构。

B) 总的说来, 科学技术在各个领域的应用或误用,必然会影响社会的总体结构。

C) 总的说来,各种科学技术在其领域中的应用或不用对整个社会结构都会造成一定程的

影响。

D) 一般说来,申请或不申请科学技术项目, 对整个社会大结构都有一定影响。 64. Given ATM’s small number in the country, China’s banks, major investors in ATM

technologies, will continue purchasing ATMs.

A) 因为国内自动提款机数量很少,中国的银行将会继续购买自动提款机,主要投资在自

动提款机的技术上。

B) 中国的银行和自动提款机设备的主要投资者,会继续购买自动提款机,将少量的送到乡

村。

C) 由于全国自动提款机数量很少,所以自动提款设备银行的主要投资者—中国的银行业

将会继续购买自动提款机。

D) 中国银行和自动提款设备的大投资者们,将会继续购买少量自动提款机并且吧这些提

款机放在农村。

65. Helsinki Card (赫尔辛基卡) enables the on the buses, trains and subway. Holders of the card enjoy a 70% discount on the sightseeing tour and special benefits at restaurants, theatres and concerts, as well as small gifts at department stores. The validity (有效期) of Helsinki Card is 1, 2 or 3 days. The card is sold at the Hotel Booking Center, and travel agencies.

Part V Writing ( 25 minutes)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write an invitation letter based on the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.

说明：请以张林的名义给美国的好朋友Jane写一封信，邀请她暑假来北京游玩。写信的日期为2003年6月25日。

Words for reference: 故宫Forbidden City 颐和园Summer Palace

高等学校英语应用能力考试(B级)试卷3

PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGES (PRETCO)

Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)

Directions: This part is to test your listening ability .It consists of 3 sections.

Section A

Directions: 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 center.

From the question we learn that the speaker is asking the listener to leave a message. Therefore,

Now the test will begin.

1. A) Yes, I will. B) I’m sorry, Mom. C) No, it’s hard to do. D) Thanks.

2. A) At the hotel. B) At the train station. C) At the restaurant. D) At the bus stop.

3. A) At 9 o’clock. B) Come on, you are late. C) It’s coming to the end. D).About 2 hours. 4. A) Wonderful! I went to Germany. B) It’s in summer.

C) I love holidays. D) My friends are happy. 5. A) Much homework today. B) 3 metres long. C) About one hour. D) On Oct. 12th.

Section B

Directions: 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 center.

6. A) Borrow the novel. B) Return the novel. C) Finish the novel. D) Buy a novel.

7. A) She went to a concert. B) She drove in the country. C) She walked in the garden. D) She went shopping. 8. A) It’s very serious. B) He is quite natural. C) He’s so trouble. D) It’s nothing serious.

9. A) Cold. B) Warm. C) Cloudy. D) Windy. 10. A) Near campus. B) Near the bookstore.

C) Ask a foreigner. D) In the Foreign Languages Bookstore.

Section C

Directions: 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.

Everyone needs to know how to ___11____ a fire. It is also important to know what to do when it breaks out. If fire breaks out, do not attempt to ____12___ fire unless it is small. If the fire has spread, __13____ the door on it. Before going into the room, check the door. If the door itself if hot, do not open it! Instead, put ___14____ or a wet towel at the bottom of it to keep the smoke out. If it’s not hot, open it slowly. If there’s a ___15____ smoke or heart, close it again. 11.________________ 12.________________ 13.________________ 14._________________ 15._________________

PartⅡ Vocabulary and 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 A

Directions: There are10incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A），B），C）and D）.You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

16. The government made efforts to turn libraries into major channels of the national ________

highway.

A) express B) information C) international D) internet 17. The past few years have ________ an increase in the output of cotton. A) heard B) found C) seen D) felt

18. Tom has an excellent ________ of German and French through learning on her own. A) command B) catch C) master D) grip

19. The little boy ________ the wrapping in her eagerness to find her Christmas present. A) took away B) turned over C) took on D) tore off 20. Never ________ such a nice teacher before he came to China.

A) does he meet B) did he meet C) had he meet D) he had meet

21. 5 o’clock now! It’s time the students ________ home.

A) have gone B) going C) go D) went

22. Hearing the bell announcing the end of school, all students ___________ from their books. A) raised B) raised up C) looked down D) looked up 23. This year the flea market wasn't ___________ it was last year.

A) as good than B) as better as C) as good as D) so better as 24. Why ___________ to the marketplace

A) don't B) to go C) not go D) going 25. He is always breaking his promise. You can't ___________ him that much.

A) count on B) count in C) count up D) count down

Section B

Complete each statement with the proper form of the word given in the brackets.

26.January1st，1937，is the historic date when Britain(join) ______ the Common Market. 27.I would rather you(come)______ yesterday.

28.The employer gave his(accept)______ to the worker's suggestions.29.I want to get something(read)______ during the vocation.

30.I have lived in Chongqing for several years and I’m now accustomed to(eat)______ hot food. 31.Even though(give)______ every opportunity，they would not try.32.I recommend this book for children for its(simple)______ .

33.(theory)______ methods are sometimes useless outside of the laboratory. 34.There are poor children without homes，who sleep in the streets，and live in(miserably)______. 35.She is by far(active)______ member in our group.

Part III Reading Comprehension

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 1

Directions: 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.

Last July, my 12-year-old car died on California's Santa Ana Freeway. It was an hour before sunset, and I was 25 miles from home. I couldn't reach anyone to pick me up, so I decided to take a bus. Not knowing the routes, I figured I'd just head east. A bus pulled up, and I asked the driver how far she was going. ―Four more lights,‖ she said. There was another bus I could take from there. This clearly was going to be a long night. She dropped me off at the end of her route and told me which bus to look for. After waiting 30 minutes, I began to think about a very expensive taxi ride home. Then a bus pulled up. There was no lighted number above its windshield (挡风玻璃). It was out of service. But the door opened, and I was surprised to find that it was the same driver. ―I just can't

leave you here,‖ she said. ―This isn't the nicest place. I'll give you a ride home.‖ ―You'll drive me home in the bus?‖ I asked, perplexed (困惑). ―No, I'll take you in my car,‖ she said. ―It's a long way,‖ I protested. ―Come on, ‖ she said. ―I have nothing else to do.‖ As we drove from the station in her car, she began telling me a story. A few days earlier, her brother had run out of gas. A good Samaritan picked him up, took him to a service station and then back to his car. ―I'm just passing the favor along, ‖ she said. When I offered her money as a thank-you, she wouldn't hear of it. ―That wouldn't make it a favor, ‖ she said. ―Just do something nice for somebody. Pass it along.‖

36. Why did the writer say that he would have a long night? A. He wondered how long he had to wait for the next bus. B. No driver would give him a ride. C. He didn't know the routes.

D. He perhaps would have to take a taxi.

37. Judging from its context, the place where the writer waited for the second bus was _______. A. very quiet and peaceful B. dark without street lights C. neither clean nor beautiful D. a little unsafe

38. Why did the writer change his mind after waiting for 30 minutes at the end of the route? A. No bus would come at the time.

B. A taxi ride would be more comfortable. C. He became impatient and a bit worried. D. He knew the driver would never return.

39. The bus driver drove the writer home later because ________. A. she happened to go in the same direction

B. she wanted to do something good for other people C. her brother told her to do so D. she wanted to earn more money

40. The bus driver hoped that the writer ________. A. would do as she did

B. would keep her in memory C. would give the money to others D. would do her a favor

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.

Our quarrel with efficiency is not that it gets things done, but that it is a thief of time when it leaves us no leisure to enjoy ourselves, and that it strains our nerves when we try to get things done perfectly. In building bridges, American engineers calculate so finely and exactly as to make the two ends come together within one-tenth of an inch. But when two Chinese begin to dig a tunnel from both sides of a mountain both come out on the other side. --The Chinese’s firm belief is that it doesn’t matter so long as a tunnel is dug through, and if we have two instead of one, why,

we have a double track to boot.

The pace of modern industrial life forbids this kind of glorious and magnificent idling. But, worse than that, it imposes upon us a different conception of time as measured by the clock and eventually turns the human being into a clock himself. (This sort of thing is bound to come to China, as is evident, for instance, in the case of a factory of twenty thousand worker. The luxurious prospect of twenty thousand workers coming in at their own sweet pleasure at all hours is, of course, somewhat terrifying.)Nevertheless, such efficiency is what makes life so hard and full of excitement. A man who has to be punctually at a certain place at five o’clock has the whole afternoon from one to five ruined for him already. Every American adult is arranging his time on the pattern of the schoolboy - three o’clock for this, five o’clock for that, six-thirty for change of dress, six-fifty for entering the taxi, and seven o’clock for arriving at the destination. It just makes life not worth living.

42. The writer objects to efficiency mainly on the grounds that it ____. A) entitles us to too much leisure time B) urges us to get things done punctually C) deprives us of leisure time

D) imposes on us a perfect concept of time

43. In the eyes of the author, the introduction of industrial life gives rise to ____. A) the excitement of life B) magnificent idling of time C) more emphasis on efficiency D) terrifying schoolboy 44. The passage tells us ____.

A) Chinese workers come to work when it is convenient B) all Americans are forced to be efficient against their will C) Chinese engineers are on better terms with the management D) Americans ought not to work so hard for efficiency

45. The author believes that relaxing the rule of punctuality in factories would lead to ____. A) great confusion

B) increased production C) a hard and exciting life

D) successful completion of a tunnel

46. What is implied but NOT stated by the author is that ____.

A) every American is arranging his time in the pattern of a schoolboy B) every American is reluctant to be efficient

C) every one should have some time to spend as he pleases

D) being punctual is an undesirable habit which should not be formed

Task 3

Directions: After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in no more than 3 words in the table below.

Over a million people visit Hawaii（夏威夷）each year because of its beautiful weather and wonderful scenery（景色）. The Hawaiian islands have very mild temperatures. For example, August, the hottest month, average 78.4oF, while February, the coldest month, averages 71.9oF. In addition, the rainfall in Hawaii is not very heavy because mountains on the north of each island stop incoming storms; for instance, Honolulu averages only 23 inches of rain per year. This beautiful weather helps tourists to enjoy Hawaii’s wonderful natural scenery, from mountain waterfalls to fields of flowers and fruits. And Hawaii’s beautiful beaches are everywhere — from the lovely Kona coast beaches on the large island of Hawaii to Waikiki Beach on Oahu. Warm sunshine and beautiful beaches — it is not surprising that so many people visit Hawaii each year. Are you going to join us? Don’t miss the chance!

Hawaii

Famous for its: 1) (46)______and 2)(47) ______

Average Temperature: ranging from (48) ______to 78.4oF Annual rainfall in Honolulu:(49) ______

Attractions for tourists:(50) ______and beautiful beaches

Task 4

Directions: The following is a list of terms frequently used in medical services. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与……等同)those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.

A— answer phone B— burglar alarm C— date-stamp

D— electronic display material E— headed paper

F— office information system G— shorthand H— annual report I— registered delivery J— office automation K— time sheet

L— computer package M— handbook N— waste basket O— card-index P— blueprint

Example: (B) 防盗报警器(G) 速记

51. （ ）年度报告 （ ）电子显示材料

52. （ ）计算机程序包 （ ）邮戳日期 53. （ ）办公自动化 （ ）废纸篓 54. （ ）印有信头的信纸 （ ）录音电话

55. （ ）挂号邮件 （ ）办公室信息系统

Task 5

Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No.56 to No.60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the corresponding Answer Sheet.

APPOINTMENTS

YOUNG Italian girl, student, speaks English and French, seeks post in a school or family, giving lessons or looking after children. — Write Box L. 1367, The Daily—, London, E.C. 4.

YOUNG man, once an officer, tired of uninteresting office work, is willing to go to any part of the world and to do anything legal; speaks several languages; drives all makes of cars; exciting work more important than salary. —Write Box F. 238, The Daily —, London, E. C.

MARRIED couple wanted Gardener; country house 2 miles from Oxford, good bus service; family three adults, five children; wages ￡ 9; comfortable rooms with central heating. — Write Box S, 754. The Daily —, London, E. C.

56. What kind of work is suitable for the Italian girl? Teach classes or___________________.

57. What foreign languages does the Italian girl know? She knows___________________.

58. Why is the young man tired of his office work? Because it is ___________________. 59. What does the young man think of salary?

He thinks that salary is ___________________than exciting work. 60. What kind of helper are the married couple trying to find? They are trying to find___________________.

Part IV Translation —— English into Chinese

Directions: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (N0.61 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. This is rather for your father to decide than for you. A) 这是你父亲的决定而不是你的决定。 B) 这取决于你父亲的决定而你不该决定。

C) 这这件事情得由你父亲决定而不是你来决定。

D) 这并不是为你而是为你的父亲才这样决定的。

62. Great changes in a country’s social structure have always caused stresses. A) 一个国家社会阶层的重大变化总会带来压力。 B) 一个国家社会结构的压力总引起巨大的变化。 C) 一个国家社会结构的巨变总会导致紧张状态。 D) 一个国家社会阶层的重大变化总是很突然的。

63. Clothes worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of the fashion. A) 衣服因为穿过几次就变得不时髦了。

B) 因为气候的改变，衣服几乎没穿就送人了。 C) 因为款式改变，衣服没怎么穿就送了。

D) 因为流行款式的改变，仅穿过几次的衣服也只好搁置在一边了。

64. Most of us, from earliest school days, have been told that daydreaming is a waste of time. A) 我们大多数人从刚上学时就知道，空想就是浪费时间。

B) 我们中许多人在学校里很早就知道，白日做梦就是浪费时间。 C) 我们中大多数人在学校里早就知道，每天做梦都是浪费时间。 D) 我们绝大多数早上学的人都知道，上课时开小差是浪费时间。

65. Production Planner Wanted

Applicants for the post of Production Planner should be college graduates with at least two years’ work experience in production management. Being fluent in English and excellent at mathematics are essential. Applicants must have strong communication and team building skill. Our company offers good salary and other benefits. Please send a complete resume in English with one recent photo and expected salary to Post Office Box 67809, Hong Kong.

Part V Writing ( 25 minutes)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of thanks based on the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.

说明：请以王曼丽的名义写一封求职信。

王曼丽，24岁，毕业于龙江技术学院，主修企业管理，各门课程都优良。学过速记与打字，

速度各为每分钟90字和70字。请为她拟出一份给ABC公司的自荐信，希望能在该公司谋得总经理秘书一职。请注意书信的格式。写信的日期为2004年6月25日。

Words for reference:

技术学院 Technical College

企业管理 Business Administration 速记与打字shorthand and typing

高等学校英语应用能力考试(B级)试卷4

PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGES (PRETCO)

Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)

Directions: This part is to test your listening ability .It consists of 3 sections.

Section A

Directions: 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 center.

Now the test will begin.

1. A) So do I B) Thank you C) Yes ,I like it D) Yes ,of course 2. A) Yes ,it is B)Yes, I have C) I like the city D) it’s a famous city 3. A) My pleasure B) Not at all C) Nothing, thank you D) Sure 4. A) I often drink tea at home. B) No, thanks C)Not likely D)No problem

5. A)Thank you B) It’s important C)Yes, I will D)No, it isn’t

Section B

Directions: 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 center.

6. A)A business plan B)A working schedule C)A computer problem D)A computer class 7. A) She’s a manager B)She’s a secretary C)She’s an engineer D)She’s a teacher

8. A)A list B)A product C)A Contract D)A book 9. A)In a post-office B)In a restaurant C)At the airport D)At a railway 10. A)Anytime today B)This morning

C)Next afternoon D)Tomorrow morning

Section C

Directions: 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.

Modern technology has a big influence on our daily life .New devices are widely used today For example, we have to __11__the Internet every day .It is becoming more and more __12__ to nearly everybody. Now it’s time to think about how the Internet influences us, what __13__it has on our social behavior and what the future world will look like .The Internet has __14__changed our life; there is no doubt about that .I think that the Internet has changed our life in a __15__way .

11. _________________ 12, _________________ 13. _________________ 14. _________________ 15. _________________

PartⅡ Vocabulary and 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 A

Directions: There are10incomplete statements here. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the 4 choices marked A），B），C）and D）.You should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

16. My boss said that he was badly _________ need of my assistance. A ) at B) ill C) for D) with

17. She didn’t know _________to express her ideas clearly when she was invited to speak at a meeting.

A) where B) why C) what D) how

18. The professor，_________as a splendid speaker, was warmly received by the students. A) known B) knowing C) to be known D) having known

19. _________tired of Tom’s all-talk—no—action attitude, Julia decided to do the job all by herself.

A) To get B) To have got C) Getting D) Have got

20. He _________in this company since he graduated from Andong Technical College ten years ago.

A) worked B) has been working C) had worked D) was working

21. _________you have any questions or needs, please contact the manager after 5:00p.m.on weekdays.

A) Because B) Where C) If D) Though

22. It cost her a lot 0f money，but she doesn’t regret _________a year traveling around the world. A) to have spent B) to spend C) spent D) spending

23. After _________ for the job, you will be required to take a language test. A) being interviewed B) being interviewing C) interviewing D) having interviewed 24.He is used to flying by air and on no occasion _________ frightened. A) he has ever felt B) he evict feels C) ever does he feel D) has he ever felt

25. It is most desirable that he _________ for the information by himself with a few clicks online. A) search B) searched C) has searched D) will search

Section B

Complete each statement with the proper form of the word given in the brackets.

26. Following the(settle) _________of the strike，the train service is now back to normal. 27. By the end of this year the factory(produce) _________20，000 cell phones.

28. Those who ale working in the Human Resources Department are(humorous) _________than we expected.

29. We should read more and see more in order to (wide) _________our horizons.

30. All the members of the club were present when the Chairman (elect) _________last week. 31. When she was very young，my sister already knew where (put) _________her toys and dolls. 32. Some experts suggest that we slow down the (economy) _________growth in the country. 33. He might have been killed in that car accident yesterday if he (take) _________part in that activity with the team.

34. Doing a second job to earn more money also means you have to pay (addition) _________ income tax.

35. (watch) _________by a crowd of people，Charles felt embarrassed and couldn’t say a word.

Part III Reading Comprehension

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 1

Directions: 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.

Time is the biggest problem of most students. It become particularly difficult when you have to do library research for a term paper or report. Finding information in the library can take so much time that many students avoid it until the last possible minute.

Library research does not have to be time consuming. If you learn to use a library efficiently, you can save yourself a great deal of time. The exercises in this section are designed to familiarize (使熟悉) you with the library so that you can find the information you need quickly.

The first and most important thing to know about a library is that when you cannot find something, ask a librarian for help. The librarians are paid not just to shelve (把书上架) books, but to provide information and assistance. The most helpful librarians are usually those who work in the reference room. They will help you get started on a term paper and even help you find material.

There are two basic places to begin looking for information: the card catalog and the various periodical indexes (索引). The card catalog is a list of all the books in the library. A periodical index is a list of all the magazine and journal articles written on any subject.

36. According to the author, finding information in the library needs a lot of time, so students should ___________.

A) avoid it until the last possible minute B) learn to ask for help

C) learn how to use it efficiently D) save a great deal of time

37. It is the librarians' duty to do all the following things except ____________. A) arrange and lend books

B) help students locate the needed books C) help students find needed materials

D) help students get started on their term paper

38. In what way could a student get familiarized with the library while reading this section A) By doing the exercises provided. B) By doing library research.

C) By looking into the catalog part. D) By reading in the reference room.

39. If you need to find a magazine article in the library, the best way for you to do is to ____________.

A) look in the card catalog B) look in the periodical indexes C) search through the bookshelves D) go to the reference room

40. The passage is taken from an introduction of a chapter, and the title of the chapter is probably ____________.

A) Save Your Study Time

B) Using the Library Efficiently C) How to Find a Book Quickly D) How to Get Help from Librarians Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.

The old Volkswagen Beetle—\Bug\— is making a comeback. People who own them are planning to keep them forever. People who don't own them are paying high prices when they can

find one for sale. It's more remarkable when you realize that VW doesn't even make them anymore!

A spokesman for Volkswagen of America says there were about five million \roads in 1977. That was the last year they were shipped to America. VW estimates that about four million of them are still running and running and running.

Used car dealers say they can't keep \cars have a history of reliable, inexpensive transportation. The cars average about 30 miles per gallon of gas.

But all hasn't been smooth going for the \very close to the ground, larger cars tend to splash it with winter's snow and mud. Some in the safety field consider the Beetle as defenseless against heavier cars. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has nothing that shows any problem with them at all.

41. American people like to have a \ A) because it is no more in production B) because it is reliable and energy-saving C) because it is remarkable and easy to drive D) because it is safe

42. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE A) \B) \C) American feel proud it they can own a \

D) No \

43. In the last sentence of the second paragraph, the word \A) a car by the name of Volkswagen Beetle B) heavier cars imported from other countries C) people in the safety field

D) people from National Highway Traffic Administration 44. What is the problem with a \ A) It does not go smoothly. B) It is not comfortable in winter. C) It splashes mud and water. D) It travels too slowly.

45. What can be concluded according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration A) They are going to investigate into the \B) Some of the \C) It is defenseless when it is hit by a heavy car. D) The \ Task 3

Directions: After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks

marked 46 through 50 in no more than 3 words in the table below.

The trend towards globalization (全球化) began seriously in the early 1970s when the system of fixed exchange rates was removed. This meant that the value of currencies (货币) would now be determined by the markets instead of individual governments. Other factors contributing to the rise of globalization are new communication technologies and better transportation systems. These have enabled companies to grow into multinationals (跨国公司) — producing goods on one side of the planet and selling them on the other.

But what is really holding globalization back is the lack of labor mobility. Labor markets remain surprisingly national, even in areas like European Union (欧盟), where citizens can live and work in any EU country. The main reasons for this are language and cultural barriers; the lack of internationally- recognized qualifications; and, in some case, strict immigration controls.

This report is about the -46- .

Three factors that have contributed to the globalization are pointed out in the report. They are removal of the system of -47- , new -48- and better transportation systems. The lack of -49- prevents the globalization.

Main reasons for the very national markets are the barriers in -50- .

Task 4

Directions: 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 the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.

A ..........Inspection Declined

B ..........Danger: Electricity Live Wire C ..........Dollar Bookshop D ..........Construction Ahead

E .......... Top Quality At Lowest Prices F ...........Always Open

G ......... Speed Limit 25 Children Present H ......... Closed For Stock-taking I ...........Do Not Make Water J ...........School Crossing

K .........No Talking During The Movie L ..........Emergency Door

M .........Sale - All Prices 10 % Off N .........Finest Value Anywhere

O..........Money Refund If Not Satisfied

Examples: ( H ) 停止营业盘点存货 ( C ) 一美元书店

51. ( ) 前方施工! ( ) 高质量低价格

52. ( ) 小心触电! ( ) 紧急出口

53. ( ) 如不满意,立即退款. ( ) 请勿在看电影时交谈 54. ( ) 严禁小便. ( ) 学校附近的穿越道 55. ( ) 大减价,所有商品一律九折. ( ) 二十四小时营业

Task 5

Directions: The following is an advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No.56 to No.60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the corresponding Answer Sheet.

Almost every family buys at least one copy of newspaper every day. Some people subscribe (预订) to as many as two or three different newspapers. But why do people read newspapers

Five hundred years ago, news of important happenings- battles lost and won, kings or rulers overthrown or killed - took months to travel from one country to another. The news passed by word of mouth and was never accurate. Today we can read in our newspapers of important events that occur in faraway countries on the same day they happen.

Apart from supplying news from all over the world, newspapers give us a lot of other useful information. There are weather reports, radio, television and film guides, book reviews, stories, and, of course, advertisements. There are all sorts of advertisements. The bigger ones are put in by large companies to bring attention to their products. They pay the newspapers thousands of dollars for the advertising space, but it is worth the money for news of their products goes into almost every home in the country. For those who produce newspapers, advertisements are also very important. Money earned from advertisements makes it possible for them to sell their newspaper at a low price and still make profit.

56. How do people get newspapers today By _______________.

57. How was important news sent to different places in the past It was sent _____________.

58. What is the most important function of a newspaper, apart from the news __________________

59. Why do people advertise in newspapers. _____________________

60. What is the reason for newspapers to carry a lot of advertisements _______________

Part IV Translation —— English into Chinese

Directions: This part, numbered 61 to 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of the four sentences (N0.61 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. Both sides have virtually done nothing to maintain the lasting peace. A) 双方均未就永久和平作出实质性努力。

B) 为了维持永久和平，双方实质上什么也没有做。 C) 实际上不是双方都做了维持永久和平的事情。 D) 双方均未就维持过去的和平作出实际努力。

62. We never knew two people better suited to each other. A) 我们从未见过如此珠联璧合的一对。 B) 我们从未认识更彼此适合的两个人。

C) 你们两个人在我们认识的人中是最适合的。 D) 我们没见过更适合的一对。

63. There are other factors than bad material conditions which are responsible for the increase of crime rate.

A) 除了生活条件恶劣外,还有其它因素导致犯罪率上升。

B) 除了恶劣的生活条件要对犯罪率上升负责外,还有其他因素。 C) 其他因素更应该为上升的犯罪率负责。

D) 恶劣的物质条件和其他因素导致犯罪率上升。

64. The goods delivered certainly do not match the samples you sent us. A) 送来的这批货肯定与贵方寄来的样品不符。 B) 商品运输肯定不与你们寄来的样品相匹配。 C) 送来的这批货肯定不是我们要的火柴。 D) 运送的这批货肯定不与送来的样品相符。

65. Money is important because it performs not only as a medium of exchange, but also as an essential factor which can change the course of an economic system. With the current extensive credit system, the banks' role as lending institutions has now become even more important in stabilizing the economy.

Part Ⅴ Writing （15minutes）

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter of application for the job according to the ads given below. Remember to write the letter on the Translation/Composition Sheet.

假定你作为一名大学生代表，应邀去日本考察。你参观了该国许多学校和文化团体，与那里的地方官员、大学教师、大学生进行了交流,并与他们交了朋友。临别时你应邀参加了他们为你举行的欢送晚会，请你就上述内容写一篇欢送晚会上的英语辞别辞。

Words for Reference:

文化团体 cultural institutions

地方政府官员local government officials

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