高等学校英语应用能力考试A级2009年6月真题及答案.doc

2009年12月A级真题

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 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 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 center.

Example: You will hear:
You will read: A) New York City.
B) An evening party.
C) An air trip.
D) The man’s 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 the center.
[A] [B] [C] [D]
Now the test will begin.

1.
A) A teacher.
B) A doctor.
C) A secretary.
D) A salesman.
2.
A) Visiting a company.
B) Meeting with the new manager.
C) Looking for the meeting room.
D) Showing a newcomer around.
3.
A) In an office.
C) In a department store.
B) In a restaurant.
D) In a library.
4.
A) To attend a conference.
B) To work in a firm.
C) To do some sightseeing.
D) To visit an exhibition.
5.
A) The rise of costs.
B) The drop of sales.
C) The decrease of production.
D) The increase of pollution.

1-5 D C B A B

Section B

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 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.

Conversation 1
6.
A) All staff.
B) Young workers.
C) New employees.
D) Department manager
7.
A) 1 week.
B) 2 weeks.
C) 3 weeks.
D) 4 weeks.
8.
A) How to operate machines.
B) How to use computers.
C) How to collect information.
D) How to be a manager.

Conversation 2

9.
A) Because there was no access to the Internet.
B) Because the traffic outside was too noisy.
C) Because the air conditioner was out of order.
D) Because there was no hot water in the bath.
10.
A) Room 201.
B) Room 203.
C) Room 204.
D) Room 206.

6-10 C C A B D

Section C

Directions: 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 no more than 3 words). 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’s Peter Johnson’s position in the company?
He is the ___________________________________________ Manager.
12. What places will the visitors see in the company?
____________________________________________ and the laboratory.
13. How long does it take to look around the laboratory?
About ______________________________________________ minutes.
14. What measures are taken to ensure the visitors’ safety?
The visitors are required to wear protective hard hats and _____________.
15. What is not allowed to do during the tour?
___________________________________________________________.

答案：
11. Production
12. The factory
13. 10 / ten
14. safety glasses
15. Smoking

Part II 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. We must find a way to cut prices ________ reducing our profits too much.
A) without B) despite C) with D) for
17. She didn’t know ________ to express her ideas in English clearly in public.
A) which B) why C) what D) how
18. ________ the weather improves, we will suffer a huge loss in the tourist industry.
A) As B) Since C) While D) Unless
19. We are happy at the good news ________ Mr. Black has been awarded the Best Manager.
A) that B) which C) what D) whether
20. It is important that we ________ the task ahead of time.
A) will fish B) finished C) finish D) shall finish

16-20 A D D A C

21. Would you please pass me the book ________ cover is black?
A) which B) whose C) that D) its
22. ________ in the company for three years, Mark has business negotiations.
A) Having worked B) Having been working
C) Have worked D) Worked
23. Not until she arrived at the meeting room ________ she had forgotten to bring the document.
A) she realized B) did she realize
C) she did realize D) does she realize
24. John had never been abroad before, ________ he found the business trip very exciting.
A) because B) though C) so D) while
25. ________ some students are able to find employment after graduation, others will have to return to school and earn an advanced degree.
A) Since B) While C) Because D) If

21-25 B A B C B

Section B

Directions: There are 10 incomplete statements here. You should fill 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.

26. Employees are not allowed (make) ________ personal phone calls in the office.
27. The shop assistant priced the goods before (put) ________ them on the shelf.
28. The purpose of new technology is to make life (easy) ________, not to make it more difficult.
29. The proposal about the annual sales (discuss) ________ at the next board meeting.
30. Since we of the company, we see each other only (occasional) ________.

26. to make 27. putting 28. easier
29. will be discussed/is to be discussed/should be discussed
30. occasionally

31. Some domestic manufacturers are busy increasing production, losing the chance to develop more (advance) ________ technology.
32. I shall appreciate your effort in (correct) ________ this error in my bank account as soon as possible.
33. If your neighbors are too noisy, then you have a good reason to make your (complain) ________.
34. Thirty percent of the students who (interview) ________ yesterday believe they should continue with their education until they have a university degree.
35. Measures should be taken to avoid the negative effect (bring) ________ about by unfair competition.

31. advanced 32. correcting 33. complaint
34. were interviewed 35. (which are) brought

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.

Google, the Internet search-engine company, has announced it will give more than twenty-five million dollars in money and investments to help the poor. The company says the effort involves using the power of information and technology to help people improve their lives.
Aleem Walji works for Google.org -- the part of the company that gives money to good causes. He said the company’s first project will help identify where infectious (传染性的) diseases are developing. In Southeast Asia and Africa, for example, Google.org will work with partners to strengthen early-warning systems and take action against growing health threats.
Google.org’s second project will invest in ways to help small and medium-sized businesses grow. Walji says microfinance (小额信贷) is generally small, short-term loans that create few jobs. Instead, he says Google.org wants to develop ways to bring investors and business owners together to create jobs and improve economic growth.
Google.org will also give money to help two climate-change programs announced earlier this year. One of these programs studies ways to make renewable (再生的) energy less costly than coal-based energy. The other is examining the efforts being made to increase the use of electric cars.
The creators of Google have promised to give Google.org about one percent of company profits and one percent of its total stock value every year. Aleem Walji says this amount may increase in the future.

36. The purpose of Google’s investments is to ________.
A) help poor people B) develop new technology
C) expand its own business D) increase the power of information
37. According to Aleem Walji, the company’s first project is to ________.
A) set up a new system to warn people of infectious diseases
B) find out where infectious diseases develop
C) identify the causes of infectious diseases
D) cure patients of infectious diseases
38. What kind of businesses will .org’s second project?
A) large enterprises B) cross-national companies
C) foreign-funded corporations D) small and medium-sized businesses
39. From the fourth paragraph, we learn that Google’s money is also invested to help ________.
A) start more research programs
B) make more advanced electric cars
C) develop renewable and coal-based energy
D) conduct studies related to climate changes
40. From the last paragraph we learn that the investments by Google.org come from ________.
A) Google’s profits and stock value B) some international IT companies
C) the company’s own interests D) local commercial banks

36-40 A B D D A

Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

Your boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Some bosses are hard to get along with. Some have excellent qualifications but no idea when it comes to dealing with people. Of course, not all bosses are like that.
The relationship you have with your boss can be a major factor in determining your rise up the career ladder. Your boss is not only your leader, he is also the person best equipped to help you do the job you are paid to do. He can inform you of company direction that may affect your professional development.
Your boss also needs you to perform at your best in order to accomplish his objectives. He needs your feedback in order to provide realistic and useful reports to upper management. But how does this help you establish a meaningful working relationship with your boss?
The key is communication. Learn and understand his goals and priorities (优先的事). Observe and understand your boss’s work style. clear with his expectations, ask! Likewise, ask for feedback and accept criticism gracefully. And if he understands that you do not view your job as just something to fill the hours between 9 and 5, he may be more likely to help you.
In short, getting along with your boss requires getting to know his likes and dislikes and learning to work with his personality and management style.

41. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.
A) bosses are hard to deal with B) bosses have good character
C) bosses determine your career future D) bosses must have similar personality
42. In the second paragraph, “rise up the career ladder” (Line 2) means ________.
A) going to work abroad B) changing jobs frequently
C) being promoted in position D) pursuing an advanced degree
43. In order to achieve his objectives, your boss expects that you will ________.
A) do your best in your work B) show your management skills
C) get along with your colleagues D) write reports to upper management
44. The most important factor for establishing a good working relationship with the boss is ________.
A) high expectations B) quick feedback
C) frequent criticism D) effective communication
45. The best title for the passage might be ________.
A) How to B) How to Get Along with Your Boss
C) How to Accept Your Boss’s Criticism D) How to Accomplish Your Boss’s Objective

41-45 C C A D B

Task 3
Directions: The following is an announcement. 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.

We welcome you aboard the Eastern Flight and will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.
For your safety and convenience
To begin the trip, we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details. These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you. Seat belts must remain fastened while the “Fasten seatbelts” sign is on. It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated. All flights are non-smoking. The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground. During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is not allowed.
For your entertainment
To help you enjoy your trip, we provide a range of newspapers. On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft, we provide music and video programs. On Airbus A 321/320/319, short videos are shown.
Meals and drinks
During most flights we serve you a tasty meal and drinks. Beer, wine and other drinks are served free of charge. Coffee, tea and juice are served free of charge on
all domestic (国内的) flights. On domestic flights on all flights to Northern China, a snack is served.

Eastern Flight Service
Safety and convenience
1) Seat belts: remain 46 while the “Fasten seatbelts” sign is on
2) Smoking: not allowed on board
3) Mobile phones: used only when the airplane is 47 .
4) CD and DVD: not allowed to play 48
Entertainment provided
1) newspapers
2) music and 49 on MD-11 and Boeing aircraft
Meals and drinks on board
1) meals served on most flights
2) coffee, tea and juice served free of charge
3) a snack served on all flights to 50

46. fastened
47. on the ground
48. during the flight
49. video programs
50. Northern China

Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of terms related to Security. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the tab